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TOP STORIES

HKN--STANLEY CUP

LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights delivered their city a true Vegas-style party from dazzling passes to a Mark Stone hat trick to all-out goal celebrations. The Knights captured the young organization’s first Stanley Cup with a 9-3 romp Tuesday over the beaten up and exhausted Florida Panthers. By Mark Anderson. SENT: 1,085 words, photos.

HKN—STANLEY CUP-GOLDEN KNIGHTS-MISFITS

LAS VEGAS — Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy celebrated the Golden Knights' six original players, known as the Misfits, in his opening lineups in the Stanley Cup finale. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

HKN--STANLEY CUP-GOLDEN KNIGHTS-STONE

Vegas captain Mark Stone got to skate up to Commissioner Gary Bettman, who presented him with the Stanley Cup. Stone then lifted the 34 1/2-pound trophy over his head, an incredible achievement for the veteran winger who recently had two back surgeries in a span of nine months. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 470 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

WITH:

— HKN—STANLEY CUP-PLAYOFF MVP. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 685 words, photos.

— HKN—STANLEY CUP-GOLDEN KNIGHTS-EICHEL. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 540 words, photos.

— HKN—STANLEY CUP-HOW GOLDEN KNIGHTS WON. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 770 words, photos.

US--SPORTS BETTING-BLURED LINES

Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era. By Kyle Hightower. UPCOMING: 1,585 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

GLF--US OPEN

LOS ANGELES — Brooks Koepka is at a major and feeling as good as ever. His health. His trophy count. His mood. Especially his mood. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 910 words, photos.

GLF--US OPEN-SCHEFFLER

LOS ANGELES — Scottie Scheffler comes into the U.S. Open ranked first in the world but 148th in putting. With the U.S. Open at LA Country Club on tap, Scheffler finds himself experimenting with different putters and also trying to take a more positive mindset to the greens. By Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 1,585 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

GLF--TOUR-MONAHAN

LOS ANGELES — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is recovering from a medical situation that led him to turn over control to two of his top executives. SENT: 520 words, photos.

GLF--SAUDI-MONAHAN

LOS ANGELES — Commissioner Jay Monahan tells U.S. lawmakers that PGA Tour was left on its own to fend off Saudis. By Doug Ferguson. SENT: 720 words, photos.

GLF--ON THE FRINGE-USGA

LOS ANGELES — Golf is headed for one of its greatest divides with two organizations equipped for what could be a messy fight. This has been going on all year and has nothing do with Saudi money. It’s about a proposal to roll back the golf ball. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 910 words, photos.

FBN--BILLS-DIGGS ABSENT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills quarterback Josh Allen declined to push the panic button while explaining how unresolved issues stemming from last season led receiver Stefon Diggs to show his displeasure by skipping the start of mandatory practices. By John Wawrow. SENT: 820 words, photos.

FBN--RAVENS-BECKHAM

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — For the first time in 16 months, Odell Beckham Jr. participated in a live practice as the Baltimore Ravens opened mandatory minicamp. SENT: 601 words, photos.

NOTABLE

BKN--NBA FINALS-EX-NUGGETS EXHALE

DENVER — Jamal Murray cradled the NBA championship trophy, occasionally rubbing the shiny gold piece of hardware to make sure it was real. The Denver point guard wouldn’t let it out of his sight for long. By Pat Graham. SENT: 970 words, photos.

BKN--NBA-WEMBANYAMA TIME

Victor Wembanyama’s first moment in the NBA is now just a few days away. The NBA Finals are over and the league will soon turn its attention to the draft. And that means the league’s attention will shift to Wembanyama as well. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 840 words, photos.

US—NEVADA SPECIAL SESSION-ATHLETICS

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A stadium financing bill aimed at drawing the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas cleared one hurdle after passing the Nevada Senate — with requirements strengthening its benefits to the community. By Gabe Stern. SENT: 620 words, photos.

BBN--DIAMONDBACKS-CARROLL

PHOENIX — Corbin Carroll’s brilliant season has turned him into arguably the leading candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year award. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. SENT: 650 words, photos.

CAR--NASCAR-IN THE PITS

LE MANS, France — NASCAR’s trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans was scoffed at before the Garage 56 car even arrived in France. But when it hit the track, it couldn’t be ignored. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.

BKL--AROUND THE WNBA

Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury’s first two road trips highlight the issues facing her and the WNBA. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 620 words, photos.

HKN--RANGERS-LAVIOLETTE

The New York Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as coach. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 500 words, photos.

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Wednesday's EDT Time Schedule

BASEBALL

Major League Baseball

Atlanta at Detroit, 2, 1:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Colorado at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.

Miami at Seattle, 9:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 9:40 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

BASKETBALL

Women’s National Basketball Association.

Los Angeles at Dallas, 1 p.m.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer

Houston at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 p.m.