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RAC--150TH PREAKNESS

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2. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE — The wrecking ball is just about hovering over Pimlico Race Course, with a complete knockdown and rebuild of the grandstand and other facilities coming, but not before the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. Without Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in the field, the event this year is about the history of the middle jewel of the Triple Crown and the last at old Pimlico. Several winners of the race share their memories and what they’ll miss about the place nicknamed “Old Hilltop.” By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 1,150 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT

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5. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE — In 2011, jockey Raul Mena broke 24 bones and was in a coma for five weeks after getting thrown from a horse during a race in his native Chile. Doctors told him he would never ride again. Now 14 years later, at age 33, Mena has a mount in his first Triple Crown race, aboard Pay Billy in the Preakness Stakes. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The PGA Championship is the major without an identity. The Masters has Augusta National. The British Open is links golf. The U.S. Open has the reputation as the toughest test in golf. And the PGA? As the strongest field takes on Quail Hollow this week, the answer lies in the fact it really has no identity at all because of the different courses it presents. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. With GLF--PGA Championship-Notebook (upcoming).

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CAR--INDY 500

DESCRIPTION: INDIANAPOLIS —After rain washed out most of the first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500, Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan was scheduled for his refresher course on Wednesday in case he’s needed to substitute for NASCAR star Kyle Larson as Larson attempts both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 700 words.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

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8. DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves take a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors into Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. By Dave Campbell. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

9. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT

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11. DESCRIPTION: INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers players discuss what the franchise needs to do to take the next step after being eliminated in five games by Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals despite being the conference’s top seed. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

12. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT

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14. DESCRIPTION: BOSTON — The Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead on the Celtics and have a chance to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2000. Boston will try to stave off elimination without Jayson Tatum, who had surgery to repair the ruptured Achilles tendon he injured in Game 4. By Kyle Hightower. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

15. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT

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17. DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Golden State Warriors have cleared Stephen Curry for light on-court work, giving him a chance to play in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves if the Warriors win Game 5. By Dave Campbell. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

18. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT

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20. DESCRIPTION: DENVER — The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder rallied once again and withstood a 44-point performance from Denver big man Nikola Jokic. They can close out their second-round series with the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night in Denver. By Pat Graham. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

21. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--FACEOFF

DESCRIPTION: The Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars are on the verge of closing out their second round series against Washington and Winnipeg and moving on to the Eastern and Western Conference finals. They’ve gone up 3-1 this round and gotten to this point thanks to some of the best special teams in the NHL playoffs. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 6:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--OILERS-GOLDEN KNIGHTS

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers take a 3-1 lead into Game 5 of their second-round Western Conference series against the Vegas Golden Knights. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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HKN--PANTHERS-MAPLE LEAFS

DESCRIPTION: TORONTO — The Florida Panthers visit Toronto for Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against the Maple Leafs with the series knotted 2-2. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--PIRATES-METS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Mets right-hander Clay Holmes (5-1, 2.74 ERA) faces his original major league team when New York tries for a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bailey Falter (2-3, 4.36) pitches for Pittsburgh. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2025 10:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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EU-REL--VATICAN-POPE-SINNER

Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off-day

SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked tennis player visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open. Leo, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said earlier this week that he would be up for a charity match when it was suggested by a journalist. But at the time, Leo joked “we can’t invite Sinner,” an apparent reference to the English meaning of Sinner’s last name. Sinner said it was “a good thing for us tennis players” that the new pope likes to play the sport.

WORDS: 483 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 1:37 p.m. EDT

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BKN--WARRIORS-CURRY

Warriors clear Curry for light on-court work; pre-Game 6 evaluation is next if series is still going

SUMMARY: Stephen Curry has been cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts despite a strained left hamstring. He has a chance to play for the Golden State Warriors if they force a Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors reevaluated Curry on Wednesday before playing their must-win Game 5 without him and announced he was “making good progress” in his recovery from the injury suffered in the opener of the second-round series. Curry would be reevaluated on Saturday if the Warriors win and host Game 6 in San Francisco on Sunday.

WORDS: 237 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 12:35 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-MCILROY

Rory McIlroy says Masters might be the highlight of his career regardless of what’s next

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy has everything he ever wanted in golf. The Masters delivered that with the final leg of the career Grand Slam. He’s already reached No. 1 in the world on nine occasions. So the obvious question is what’s next? McIlroy says he is done with chasing numbers. He wants to enjoy what he has achieved and simply try to play his best golf. He also realizes that he probably won’t have another highlight as meaningful as winning the Masters for the career slam. His next stop is the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, where he has won four times.

WORDS: 797 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 12:24 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PETE ROSE NIGHT

The Reds will pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated by MLB

SUMMARY: The Cincinnati Reds are paying tribute to Pete Rose a day after baseball’s career hits leader was posthumously removed from the major leagues’ permanent ineligibility list. The Reds are handing out a replica No. 14 Rose jersey to fans in attendance for their game against the Chicago White Sox. They are holding a pregame panel with former Rose teammates George Foster and Ken Griffey Sr., along with Barry Larkin and Eric Davis — who played for Rose when he managed the Reds. Members of Rose’s family are set to deliver the game ball and serve as honorary captains. Will be updated from ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

WORDS: 288 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 11:41 a.m. EDT

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CAR--INDY 500-FASTEST SEAT

Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

SUMMARY: Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500. His driver? None other than NASCAR seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, putting a total of 14 titles inside the car on May 25. The Fastest Seat in Sports is a custom two-seat Indy car that makes ceremonial laps before an IndyCar race. After he gives Brady his ride, Johnson will fly to North Carolina to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 in what will be his 700th career NASCAR start.

WORDS: 447 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 11:35 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA-MONEY MATTERS

As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

SUMMARY: Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York Liberty All-Star and WNBA champ has been around the league long enough to watch her peers fight for visibility. She’s seen a small uptick in player salaries over the years and watched the WNBA’s meteoric rise in popularity. Stewart has been a part of negotiations for two collective bargaining agreements as a member of the WNBA’s players union. A third round of negotiations is ongoing, perhaps the most important of Stewart’s decorated career. By the end, salaries are expected to increase to unprecedented numbers.

WORDS: 1273 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 11:35 a.m. EDT

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BBO--ON-BASEBALL-ROSE-JACKSON

Rose and Jackson get posthumous reprieve, but gambling on baseball is still MLB’s biggest sin

SUMMARY: Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson received a posthumous reprieve from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both players eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by gambling scandals. But make no mistake, baseball players gambling on baseball remains the sport’s cardinal sin. If anything, the game’s integrity is even more important — and more tightly policed — than ever.

WORDS: 996 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 11:19 a.m. EDT

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BKN--DRAFT COMBINE-FLAGG

Flagg, the presumed No. 1 pick, settling into his new reality now that Dallas has won draft lottery

SUMMARY: Cooper Flagg is starting to settle into his new reality. He’s been considered the presumptive No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA draft for some time and now knows that pick is held by the Dallas Mavericks. It’s a rare Texas two-step of No. 1 picks for Dallas. The Dallas Wings had the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft last month and took UConn’s Paige Bueckers, and now the Mavericks will follow as holders of a No. 1 pick. This one-city, two-No. 1-picks double has happened only once before — 2003, when the Cleveland Rockers chose LaToya Thomas and the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted LeBron James. Will be updated.

WORDS: 267 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys on Thanksgiving

SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The matchup was announced on “CBS Mornings,” continuing the release of select marquee games ahead of the full release of the NFL schedule Wednesday night. The Cowboys were part of the first announcement. They’re taking on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to kick off the NFL season on Sept. 4. The Chiefs are also playing on Christmas night when they host the AFC West rival Denver Broncos on Prime Video. The league plans a tripleheader for Dec. 25, which this year is a Thursday, with the other two games on Netflix. Will be updated.

WORDS: 353 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 10:59 a.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-RYDER CUP

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald ‘expects’ Jon Rahm will make European team, but gives no assurances

SUMMARY: Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald says he expects Jon Rahm will be a member of the 2025 European team if he’s deemed eligible. But Donald stopped short of saying he’s given anyone assurance they’re on the team at this point, saying there is too much golf to be played before the September clash with the Americans at Bethpage Black. Donald says he hasn’t discussed the eligibility surrounding LIV Tour players. But when pressed on if he would advocate for their eligibility, Donald replied the European Tour “knows that I want my best 12; let’s put it that way.”

WORDS: 614 - MOVED: 05/14/2025 10:53 a.m. EDT

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