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UPCOMING

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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 “Johnny 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: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, 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 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, 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, Text, Video

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GLF--US WOMEN’S OPEN

DESCRIPTION: ERIN, Wis. — Mao Saigo of Japan has a three-shot lead heading into the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills. Nelly Korda, the world’s top-ranked player, is among six golfers tied for second place. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

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

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-PANTHERS-LOTS OF HOCKEY

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: 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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BKN--NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Photo, Text

1. WITH: BKN--NBA FINALS-THUNDER

2. DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t know their opponent for the NBA Finals yet. The Western Conference champions are using the extra days off to work on themselves. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKN--KNICKS-PACERS

5. DESCRIPTION: INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers try to clinch their second trip to the NBA Finals when they host the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The road teams won the first three games of the series, but the home teams have held court in the last two. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 450 words, more on merit, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. EDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT

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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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BBO--YANKEES-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Landon Knack takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Will Warren and the New York Yankees in a matchup of division leaders. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7:15 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 11:59 p.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 starts at 10:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--KNICKS-PACERS

Pacers try to take advantage of 2nd chance to eliminate Knicks and advance to NBA Finals

SUMMARY: The Indiana Pacers will try to take advantage of a second chance to eliminate the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Indiana is looking to make the second NBA Finals appearance in franchise history and the first in 25 years. The Pacers still lead the series 3-2 after losing Game 5 on Thursday. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern on Saturday in Indiana and will be televised on TNT. A Pacers win would be the final game broadcast by the network. A Knicks win would send the series back to New York on Monday night for Game 7. Will be updated. Game starts at 8 p.m. EDT.

WORDS: 437 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 1:11 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

French Open: Jannik Sinner drops just 3 games to extend Grand Slam unbeaten run to 17 matches

SUMMARY: When Jannik Sinner’s opponent in the French Open’s third round finally won a single game, the Court Suzanne-Lenglen crowd responded with a standing ovation. Sinner was simply too good, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches and looking very much like the No. 1-ranked man. Sinner dominated Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in just 1 hour, 34 minutes, the quickest men’s match at Roland-Garros this year and, measured by games lost, the most lopsided victory at a major tournament of Sinner’s career. Sinner delivered 31 winners and made only nine unforced errors. He accumulated 18 break points, converting seven, and faced just one, which he saved.

WORDS: 645 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN-AMERICAN MEN

Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul try to add to the best French Open for US men in decades

SUMMARY: It’s been 30 years since three American men reached Week 2 at the French Open. Back then, it was Andre Agassi, Michael Chang and Jim Courier. Each of them won the tournament at some point. This time, the trio is Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. All are scheduled to be on court Sunday in fourth-round action at Roland-Garros. The 13th-seeded Shelton goes up against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for a berth in the quarterfinals. No. 12 Paul takes on No. 25 Alexei Popyrin of Australia. No. 15 Tiafoe meets unseeded Daniel Altmaier of Germany. With TEN--French Open-Gauff (sent).

WORDS: 826 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 11:40 a.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Fans pack Munich before 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. Will be updated. Game starts at 3 p.m. EDT.

WORDS: 617 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 9:26 a.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN-SCHEDULE REQUESTS

French Open players often make schedule requests. No one wanted to miss the Champions League final

SUMMARY: 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. One of the two teams involved Saturday night is Paris Saint-Germain. Count Novak Djokovic among those rooting for PSG against Italy’s Inter Milan, and he hoped to be able to tune in on TV to watch the big clash. Djokovic made that preference known to the people in charge of arranging the program at the Grand Slam tournament he’s won three times — a common practice, especially among the sport’s elite. His request was denied.

WORDS: 651 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 7:00 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 has 19 homers this season. 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: 479 - MOVED: 05/31/2025 2:28 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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CAR--NASCAR-NASHVILLE

LEBANON, Tenn. — Joey Logano tries to win his second straight race at the Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night as NASCAR starts the second half of its season. Ross Chastain, a winner here two years ago, will be looking for his second win in as many races. By Teresa M. Walker. Race starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-PANTHERS-MAURICE

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s all been said about Florida coach Paul Maurice. He’s funny. He drinks coffee. He swears profusely. And now that he’s headed to the Stanley Cup Final for a third consecutive year, he has realized something about himself: He simply doesn’t care about praise. By Tim Reynolds.

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BKN--PACERS-KNICKS-PREVIEW if Game 7 is necessary.