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TEN FRENCH OPEN SCHEDULE REQUESTS

DESCRIPTION: PARIS — The French Open isn’t the only sports event in Europe drawing attention from tennis players: The Champions League final will decide the continent’s best soccer club, and one of the two teams involved Saturday night is Paris Saint-Germain, whose stadium is a couple of blocks from Roland-Garros. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich UPCOMING: 585 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

WITH: TEN FRENCH OPEN

DESCRIPTION: The French Open’s third round wraps up Saturday. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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HKN--GAUDREAU BROTHERS-5K

DESCRIPTION: SEWELL, N.J. — The inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K takes place in person in late brothers John and Matthew Gaudreau’s home state of New Jersey, honoring their legacy and raising money for the foundation in their memory. Others are participating in Columbus, Ohio, where “Johhny Hockey” most recently played, and elsewhere around the NHL nine months since they died while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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US CALIFORNIA TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the California Interscholastic Federation’s state track-and-field championships, which have drawn attention over the participate of a trans student athlete in several field events. The CIF has changed its policy to allow more girls to participate following criticism that the trans athlete’s participation is unfairly cutting girls out of the finals.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Video, Text

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GLF--U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN

DESCRIPTION: ERIN, Wis. — Mao Saigo of Japan took a three-shot lead into the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills. Top-ranked Nelly Korda was among six players tied for second. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--MEMORIAL

DESCRIPTION: DUBLIN, Ohio — Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin share the lead at the Memorial, with defending champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lurking just three shots behind. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-HOCKEY OVERLOAD

DESCRIPTION: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —- Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be the 310th for the Florida Panthers since the start of the 2022-23 season, significant for this reason: It will officially make this the busiest three-year stretch for one team in NHL history. They have logged a lot of games, flown a lot of miles, and somehow haven’t slowed down. By Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-NASHVILLE-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: LEBANON, Tenn. — Ross Chastain is coming off his first win of the year at the Coca-Cola 600 where he drove from worst to first, and now he’s coming to the Nashville Superspeedway where he won in 2023 and his Trackhouse Racing team calls Music City home. Joey Logano won here last year after a record five overtimes. By Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--CHINA-US

DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. women’s national team plays China in a friendly at Allianz Field. UPCOMING: 400 words. Game starts at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 8:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--KNICKS-PACERS

DESCRIPTION: INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers will try to wrap up their second trip to the NBA Finals when they host the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 10:45 p.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Landon Knack takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees in a matchup of division leaders. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 10:15 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/01/2025 1:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--CWC-AMERICA-LAFC

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Liga MX powerhouse Club América faces MLS standouts Los Angeles FC at a sold-out BMO Stadium in a play-in match for the final spot in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The winner is guaranteed at least $9.55 million in prize money. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/01/2025 1:15 a.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--DIAMONDBACKS-SLOW-START

D-backs manager Torey Lovullo turns to his 92-year-old mom for advice amid team’s slump

SUMMARY: A season of sky-high expectations is off to a slow start for the Arizona Diamondbacks.. They have lost seven of their past eight games heading into Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The skid has dropped Arizona to 27-29 despite the highest projected payroll in team history. There’s more than one reason the D-backs are struggling but the bullpen has caused the most heartburn. Arizona’s relievers have blown multiple big leads and their combined 5.49 ERA is among the worst in the big leagues. There are reasons to believe that things could turn around. Outfielder Corbin Carroll, second baseman Ketel Marte and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo lead a lineup that’s been one of the most productive in the big leagues.

WORDS: 876 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 1:20 a.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

PSG and Inter Milan face off in the Champions League final

SUMMARY: Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan go head-to-head in the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday. European club soccer’s biggest prize is at stake between two teams that have felt the pain of falling at the last hurdle in recent years. Inter was a losing finalist against Manchester City in 2023 and PSG lost in its only final against Bayern Munich in 2020. After spending billions of dollars and signing some of the sport’s greatest players like Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, PSG is still waiting to win its first Champions League title.

WORDS: 375 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 1:04 a.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-DODGERS-HOMERS

Judge and Ohtani light up the first inning with historic homers in Yankees-Dodgers rematch

SUMMARY: Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met in a rematch of last year’s World Series. Judge got the fireworks going with a 446-foot solo shot to dead center on a 1-1 pitch from Tony Gonsolin. The Yankees slugger’s 19th homer of the season tied him with Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh for second in the majors. Ohtani matched him in the bottom of the frame with a 417-foot homer to center on the first pitch from Max Fried. Ohtani homered again leading off the fifth, extending his major league lead to 22 homers.

WORDS: 280 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 11:54 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ANGELS-TROUT

Trout returns to Angels’ lineup in a new spot and has a hit in win over Guardians

SUMMARY: Mike Trout was activated off the injured list and went 1 for 5 as the designated hitter in Friday night’s 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians. The Angels slugger missed 26 games with soreness in his left knee eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise. The three-time American League MVP had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus. It was the first time in 1,532 starts over 15 years that he started fifth in the lineup. It was the first time since Sept. 26, 2011, Trout’s rookie season, he started a game hitting lower than third.

WORDS: 675 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 11:29 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US WOMEN’S OPEN

Mao Saigo shoots 66 to take US Women’s Open lead as she chases her 2nd major title of the year

SUMMARY: Mao Saigo already won her first major title this year. She’s putting herself in position for another at U.S. Women’s Open. Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take second-round lead at Erin Hills, At 8-under 136, the 23-year-old Japanese player had a three-stroke advantage over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda. Saigo won Chevron Championship in a playoff outside Houston just over a month ago for her first LPGA Tour title. Korda, who has never finished higher than a tie for eighth in the U.S. Women’s Open, had a 67. That’s the best round she’s had in the event. She was 5 under with Hinako Shibuno, Sarah Schmelzel, Maja Stark, Yealimi Noh and 2020 champion A Lim Kim.

WORDS: 566 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 11:20 p.m. EDT

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US--CALIFORNIA TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete’s success

SUMMARY: The California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere. That’s despite controversy leading up to the meet over a transgender athlete’s participation. The state’s governing body for high school sports changed the rules ahead of the meet to allow more girls to compete in events trans athlete AB Hernandez qualified for. President Donald Trump has criticized Hernandez’s participation. He has threated to pull federal funding in California if state officials do not bar trans girls from competing in girls sports. It is part of a nationwide debate over fairness in sports and the participation of trans athletes.

WORDS: 1084 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 8:54 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ONLINE-ABUSE

Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter

SUMMARY: Houston’s Lance McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise. Boston reliever Liam Hendriks posted on social media soon after the incident with McCullers to call out people who were threatening his wife’s life and directing “vile” comments at him. The Astros contacted MLB security and the Houston Police Department following the threats to McCullers and an HPD spokesperson said Thursday that it remains an ongoing investigation. McCullers, who has two young daughters, reached out to the team to inquire about providing security for his family. Astros owner Jim Crane stepped in and hired 24-hour security.

WORDS: 1391 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 8:25 p.m. EDT

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BOX--KHELIF-SEX TEST

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body

SUMMARY: Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body. World Boxing has announced mandatory sex testing for all of its athletes. The governing body specifically mentioned Khelif when announcing the policy, saying the Algerian gold medal winner must be screened before she will be approved to fight at any upcoming events, including the Eindhoven Box Cup next month in the Netherlands. Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, another gold medal winner.

WORDS: 671 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 8:24 p.m. EDT

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HKW--PWHL-EXPANSION GMS

PWHL’s 2 newest GMs, Gardner Morey and Turner, eager to begin building expansion rosters next week

SUMMARY: The PWHL’s two newest general managers, Vancouver’s Cara Gardner Morey and Seattle’s Meghan Turner, are eager to begin building their initial rosters with the start of league’s two-phased expansion process opening Wednesday. Gardner Morey was so excited, she began formulating a priority of list of players to target during her first formal interview for the job. Gardner Morey joins the PWHL after spending the past eight seasons coaching at Princeton. Turner lands in Seattle after spending the past two seasons as the Boston Fleet’s assistant GM. The two can begin signing players over a four-day window starting Wednesday, followed by an expansion draft on June 9.

WORDS: 731 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 6:47 p.m. EDT

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GLF--MEMORIAL

Nick Taylor makes it look easy in the rain and shares the lead at Memorial

SUMMARY: Nick Taylor managed to play a relatively stress-free round of golf in rainy weather at the Memorial. He putted for birdie on all but one hole and was bogey-free for a 68. That gives him a share of the lead with Ben Griffin, who had a 72. Muirfield Village already is plenty tough and the rain added to that in the second round. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler managed just fine with a 70 that probably should have been lower. He was three behind. Jordan Spieth had another wild par save and finished strong for 69 that left him four back.

WORDS: 849 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 6:46 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WINGS-BUECKERS

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers to miss at least 2 games while in WNBA’s concussion protocol

SUMMARY: Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers will miss at least two games after being placed under the WNBA’s concussion protocol. The Wings said Friday that Bueckers was put in concussion protocol after their 97-92 loss at Chicago on Thursday night. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft had 15 points, eight assists and five rebounds in that game. Bueckers won’t play in Dallas’ home game Saturday against the Sky, or at Seattle on Tuesday night. She will be re-evaluated after that. Bueckers has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 assists and 2.0 steals in the Wings’ six games.

WORDS: 154 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 6:40 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz labors

SUMMARY: Defending champion Iga Swiatek has joined No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open and neither player has dropped a set. Three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka has only once reached the semifinals at the French Open. She beat Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Four-time champion Swiatek defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen to extend her French Open winning streak to 23 matches. Defending men’s champ Carlos Alcaraz has labored to a four-sets win against Damir Dzumhur. He has dropped two sets so far.

WORDS: 775 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 6:15 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PHILLIES-HARPER

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbow

SUMMARY: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a bruised right elbow, leaving his return to the lineup uncertain. Harper was hit by a 95 mph fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the first inning on Tuesday. Although X-rays indicated no fracture, Harper described the injury as “still super sore” and has yet to resume swinging a bat. Harper’s elbow, which underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022, remains a sensitive area. Harper plans to wear a protective guard on his right elbow upon his return.

WORDS: 381 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 6:10 p.m. EDT

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SOC--MLS-SAN DIEGO-FAN BANS

San Diego FC bans 33 from all matches after violent brawls in stadium stands during LA Galaxy visit

SUMMARY: San Diego FC has issued indefinite bans to 33 people who apparently participated in a violent brawl with LA Galaxy supporters after the Major League Soccer rivals’ match at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend. The expansion San Diego club said in a statement Friday that the fans are prohibited from attending home and away matches. The club will work with law enforcement and MLS to enforce the bans. A prolonged brawl broke out in the stands following San Diego’s 2-1 victory over the Galaxy last Saturday. Other fights occurred in the stadium’s parking lots in the latest dismaying chapter of fan behavior during San Diego’s inaugural season.

WORDS: 372 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 5:54 p.m. EDT

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SOC--US WOMEN-GIRMA

US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year

SUMMARY: It’s been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea. Now Girma is back with the U.S. national soccer team for the first time in 2025, looking to build off last year’s Olympic success and lay the groundwork for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The United States is set to play China on Saturday at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team then travels to St. Louis to face Jamaica on Tuesday.

WORDS: 679 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 5:16 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CWC-PLAY-IN MATCH

LAFC, Club América are anticipating their ‘massive’ play-in match to join Club World Cup field

SUMMARY: The stakes are extraordinary when Los Angeles FC hosts Club América this weekend. The winner of this one-game play-in match gets the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup and the remarkable chance for a North American team to face world soccer powers in the biggest-ever edition of this summer competition. What’s more, the winning team at BMO Stadium will be guaranteed at least $9.55 million for its Club World Cup berth, along with a shot at nearly $100 million from the tournament’s biggest-ever prize pool of nearly $1 billion. LAFC’s sold-out arena will be packed with raucous supporters of both teams.

WORDS: 810 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 4:48 p.m. EDT

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FBN--EAGLES-49ERS TRADE

San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says

SUMMARY: The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles. A person familiar with the situation said on condition of anonymity that the two sides agreed to the trade after Huff revised his contract. The trade can’t be completed until after June 1. ESPN first reported that the teams were finalizing the deal for a Day 3 draft pick, saying the Eagles will pay about $9 million of Huff’s salary this season with the 49ers on the hook for nearly $8 million.

WORDS: 367 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT

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FBC--SPRING MEETINGS

In college playoff debate, the Arizona St coach with everything to lose says he’ll take his chances

SUMMARY: When it comes to the future of the College Football Playoff, there were as many opinions as there were coaches on hand at the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 league meetings in Florida this week. One of the most eye-opening came from Kenny Dillingham of Arizona State. He favors a format that would include 16 teams, five of them automatic bids to the highest-rated conference champions and the rest going as at-large bids. That would be paired with a straight-seeding model that would be adopted for next season’s playoff.

WORDS: 1496 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 3:41 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW

Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could be about to change

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BKN--PELICANS-WILLIAMSON-LAWSUIT

Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her

SUMMARY: Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her. The civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court identifies the plaintiff as “Jane Doe.” She claims she began dating Williamson in 2018, when he played at Duke, and alleges that he engaged in abusive behavior toward her in California, Louisiana and Texas from 2020 until their relationship ended in 2023. Williamson’s New Orleans-based attorney, Michael Balascio, calls the claims in the lawsuit “categorically false and reckless,” and accuses the plaintiff of extortion.

WORDS: 493 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 2:48 p.m. EDT

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BKN--KNICKS-PACERS PREVIEW

Pacers try to wrap up Eastern Conference finals at home after blowing chance against Knicks on road

SUMMARY: The Indiana Pacers wasted one chance to wrap up the Eastern Conference finals. They don’t intend to let it happen again. On Saturday, two days after an uncharacteristically poor performance on the road, the Pacers will get a second shot to clinch a rare NBA Finals appearance, this time at home against the New York Knicks. The Pacers still lead the series 3-2 after Thursday’s demoralizing 111-94 loss. New York will need another strong defensive effort to slow down Tyrese Haliburton and the high-scoring Pacers to extend the series by forcing Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.

WORDS: 805 - MOVED: 05/30/2025 2:03 p.m. EDT

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