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GLF--US OPEN-SPAUN SONG

DESCRIPTION: OAKMONT, Pa. -- On a day built for umbrellas, J.J. Spaun reversed his own freefall, took advantage of everyone else’s and hit two shots that turned him into a major champion. The shots that will go down in history are the drive he hit on the reachable par-4 17th and the 65-foot putt he sank with the sun going down and the rain falling on 18. The first was for birdie that put him in the lead by himself. The second was for emphasis ensured this U.S. Open would finish with one player under par. That player was Spaun, who endured the rain to win his first major title with a two-shot victory over Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre. By National Writer Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL

DESCRIPTION: The week began with Boston calling up top prospect Roman Anthony. It ended with the Red Sox trading slugger Rafael Devers. In between, they swept the rival Yankees. What’s next for this team is anyone’s guess. Boston took two of three from the Rays and then swept the Yankees to pull a game above .500. The Red Sox are 9-17 in one-run games, but they won three of those in a row against Tampa Bay and New York. All of that seemed to signal a potential turning point for a team that’s struggled to sustain success since trading Mookie Betts after the 2019 season. But now the post-Betts era has become the post-Devers era. By Baseball Writer Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 550 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--STANLEY CUP

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1. WITH: HKN--STANLEY CUP-OILERS-MCDAVID

2. DESCRIPTION: Connor McDavid scored his first goal of this Stanley Cup Final in Game 5, only after he and the Edmonton Oilers fell behind 3-0 on the way to getting pushed to the brink by the defending champion Florida Panthers. He has a series-best six assists, and only Leon Draisaitl has more points than McDavid’s seven. But the best hockey player in the world is always in the spotlight, and he hasn’t broken out thanks in large part to Aleksander Barkov and the Panthers defending him tightly. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: HKN--STANLEY CUP

5. DESCRIPTION: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are on the doorstep of repeating as Stanley Cup champions, something that has only been done twice before since the NHL’s salary cap era began two decades ago. They lost their first three clinching opportunities in the final against Edmonton last year, and players expect to be better prepared to close out the series in Game 6 on Tuesday night on home ice. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WHITE SOX-RULE 5 SUCCESS

DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO — The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues. Shane Smith has become a dependable part of the team’s rotation, and fellow right-hander Mike Vasil also is putting together an impressive rookie season. It’s quite a coup for a rebuilding White Sox team that lost 121 games last year. By Baseball Writer Jay Cohen. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos by 1 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COLTS-JACKSON

DESCRIPTION: Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who died last month at age 65. It’s personal for Kalen Jackson, too. Irsay’s youngest daughter, who joins sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Casey Foyt in running the team, has talked openly about dealing with anxiety. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA FINALS

DESCRIPTION: The back-and-forth of these NBA Finals has been constant. Indiana and Oklahoma City alternated wins in the first four games. And now, Game 5 on Monday night, the winner moving one victory away from a title. Game begins 8:40 p.m. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 11:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--PADRES-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the first time in 21 months since the two-way star had elbow surgery when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres in the opener of a four-game series. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 10:10 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/16/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--RED SOX-GIANTS TRADE

Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants in a blockbuster deal

SUMMARY: The Boston Red Sox have traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster deal. The Giants sent right-hander Jordan Hicks, lefty Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and minor league righty Jose Bello to the Red Sox for the 28-year-old designated hitter, who had bristled at his demotion from third base this year. Devers is one of baseball’s most feared sluggers. He is batting .272 with 15 homers and 58 RBIs in 73 games after he connected for a solo drive in Boston’s 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees.

WORDS: 1108 - MOVED: 06/16/2025 12:15 a.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN

J.J. Spaun weathers the worst of wet Oakmont to win US Open

SUMMARY: J.J. Spaun turned a miserable day into an unforgettable finish in the U.S. Open. It was wet and nasty at Oakmont. Five players were tied for the lead with an hour to go. Spaun delivered two shots now part of U.S Open lore. He hit driver onto the green at the par-4 17th to set up birdie and the lead. Needing two putts from 65 feet for the win, Spaun made the longest putt all week at Oakmont for a birdie-birdie finish and a 72. He won by two shots over Robert MacIntyre. He was the only player under par.

WORDS: 1237 - MOVED: 06/16/2025 12:10 a.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-SASAKI-OHTANI

Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will pitch on Monday night against Padres

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani is going to be the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night against San Diego, 21 months after the two-way star had elbow surgery. The Dodgers made the announcement after their 5-4 win over San Francisco. Ohtani likely will be used as an opener as the NL West leaders kick off a four-game set against the visiting Padres. Ohtani has not pitched in a game since Aug. 23, 2023, when he got hurt during a start for the Los Angeles Angels against Cincinnati. He had Tommy John surgery on Oct. 1, 2018, and is recovering from right elbow surgery on Sept. 19, 2023.

WORDS: 669 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 11:06 p.m. EDT

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CAR--INDYCAR-GATEWAY

Two-time Indy 500 winner Newgarden flips car, walks away from wreck in IndyCar race at Gateway

SUMMARY: Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden flipped his car upside down during Sunday night’s race at Gateway outside St. Louis. Newgarden crashed midway through the race after contact with Louis Foster. Foster spun into the wall and shot across the track, stopping directly in Newgarden’s path. Newgarden was unable to avoid the direct collision and his car launched into the air, damaged the SAFER barrier, landed on its roof and then skidded for a considerable distance. The IndyCar safety crew immediately helped Newgarden from his car and he radioed his Team Penske crew he was fine.

WORDS: 264 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 10:58 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN-CHAOS

Hatton, Ortiz and Hovland had a shot at the US Open. Then Oakmont happened

SUMMARY: Famed Oakmont bared its teeth on the back nine at the U.S. Open. Tyrrell Hatton, Carlos Ortiz and Viktor Hovland were part of a large group of players who found themselves in the mix during the final round. All three had their issues with the brawny course. Hatton’s chances ended when his drive on the 17th hole got caught up in the rough above a bunker. A wayward drive on the 15th cost Ortiz. Hovland hovered all day but couldn’t make the putts necessary to keep up with winner J.J. Spaun.

WORDS: 859 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 9:59 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN-THE LAST GROUP

US Open’s final pairing of Scott and Burns turns into a rain-soaked afterthought

SUMMARY: Sam Burns and Adam Scott started the last round of the U.S. Open in the final group, one shot separating them in first and second place. They wrapped up the waterlogged action at Oakmont as pure also-rans. They were victimized by bad breaks, bad shots and an inability to handle the rain the way J.J. Spaun did in the group ahead of them to win the title. Burns shot 8-over 78 to tie for seventh. Scott had a 79 to tie for 12th.

WORDS: 721 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 9:53 p.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide

SUMMARY: George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix. It was the fourth victory of Russell’s career, and the race ended under yellow when McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris staged a wheel-to-wheel late battle that ended with Norris hitting the wall. Russell started on pole for the second consecutive year in Montreal and held the advantage most of the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The British driver became the fourth race winner this year, joining points leader leader Piastri, Norris and Verstappen, the four-time reigning F1 champion.

WORDS: 812 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 9:32 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN-MACINTYRE

MacIntyre made Spaun earn the U.S. Open title, nearly pulling off a record-tying comeback

SUMMARY: Robert MacIntyre shot a 2-under 68 in the final round to finish the U.S. Open at 1 over — two strokes behind winner J.J. Spaun. MacIntyre was seven strokes back of leader Sam Burns at the beginning of the day. He actually made up 10 shots on Burns but couldn’t outlast Spaun. Arnold Palmer is still the only U.S. Open winner to come from seven strokes behind in the final round. He did it in 1960 at Cherry Hills. MacIntyre settled for sole possession of second place.

WORDS: 581 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 9:31 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-MEXICO CITY

Van Gisbergen’s emotional win in Mexico City locks him into NASCAR playoffs

SUMMARY: Shane Van Gisbergen once again mastered a new track. This time the iconic Mexico City road course, where he won NASCAR’s first Cup Series points-paying race outside the United States of the modern era. The New Zealander led 60 laps at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to earn his first Cup victory since he won in his NASCAR debut at the inaugural 2023 street course race in Chicago That victory changed his career trajectory and Van Gisbergen left Australia V8 Supercars, where he was a multiple champion, for a full-time move to NASCAR. The win earned Van Gisbergen an automatic spot in NASCAR’s playoffs.

WORDS: 1053 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 8:18 p.m. EDT

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CAR--LE MANS-AUTO-RACING-PHOTO-GALLERY

The 24 hours of Le Mans endurance auto racing in photos

WORDS: 61 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 7:26 p.m. EDT

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BBO--RANGERS-ROCKER-PICKLE JUICE

Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice

SUMMARY: Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy. The 25-year-old right-hander apparently cramped up after striking out White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor for the first out of the fifth. First baseman Jake Burger brought two small bottles of pickle juice from the dugout as Rocker chatted with the trainer. Play resumed, and the ball boy soon brought out a third bottle. Umpires charged Texas with a mound visit for that. Rocker eventually got out of the inning and didn’t allow a run over his five frames.

WORDS: 569 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 6:51 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Carlota Ciganda wins Meijer LPGA Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years

SUMMARY: Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years, while Lexi Thompson had two late bogeys to dash her bid to end a long drought of her own. Ciganda hit to a foot to set up her birdie on the par-4 17th, then made a 4-foot comebacker on the par-5 18th to avoid a playoff with playing partner Hye-Jin Choi. Ciganda shot a 5-under 67 — her fourth straight round in the 60s — to finish at 16-under 272. The 35-year-old Spanish player won for the first time since the 2016 Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Thompson had a 70 to tie for fourth.

WORDS: 614 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 4:58 p.m. EDT

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BKN--GRIZZLIES-MAGIC TRADE

Magic land Desmond Bane in a trade with the Grizzlies for Anthony, Caldwell-Pope and draft picks

SUMMARY: The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and draft capital to the Grizzlies. Memphis gets four first-round picks — one this year, another in 2026, then others in 2028 and 2030. The deal also included the option for a pick swap in 2029. Bane averaged 19.2 points this season for the Grizzlies. He would figure to be an upgrade for a Magic team that has made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons but has sought more shooting to pair with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

WORDS: 627 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 4:31 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA FINALS-FOSTER

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle offers defense of Scott Foster after referee receives criticism in Game 4

SUMMARY: Indiana coach Rick Carlisle offered an impassioned and somewhat unprompted defense of referee Scott Foster on Sunday, evidently aware of the mountains of online criticism that came after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Foster was one of the three on-court referees assigned to Game 4, which had more fouls called and more free throws awarded than any of the three previous games in the series. Foster — who has long been a lightning rod for critics — did not work any of those first three games.

WORDS: 551 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 4:13 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA FINALS-PREVIEW

Pacers and Thunder are set for a pivotal Game 5 in an NBA Finals that has been back and forth

SUMMARY: The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect exactly that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the bubble finals in 2020. Don’t blame the Thunder and Pacers for that. It’s been a back-and-forth over the first four games — and now, a best-of-three will decide the NBA title. Game 5 is in Oklahoma City on Monday night, with the Thunder trying to take their first lead of the series and the Pacers trying to head back home one win from a championship.

WORDS: 966 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 4:10 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA FINALS-WILLIAMS’ ROLE

Jalen Williams’ resilience helps Thunder gain solid position heading into Game 5 vs. Pacers

SUMMARY: Jalen Williams keeps bouncing back. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star forward has suffered through poor shooting stretches in each of the past three playoff series. And each time, he’s recovered to help the Thunder win critical games. After two rough shooting nights to start the Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, he found his stride. In Game 4, Williams handled the ball more and was aggressive. He scored 27 points and made 8 of 18 field goals and 11 of 11 free throws. His success helped the Thunder win 111-104 to even the series at 2-2.

WORDS: 538 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 3:47 p.m. EDT

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BBO--JUDGE-CORA

Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge create happy moment for Cora’s twin boys

SUMMARY: Red Sox manager Alex Cora wanted his twin 7-year-old sons to meet the Yankees’ Aaron Judge, the biggest star of his team’s AL East foe. Xander and Isander Cora objected, not wanting to cross paths with a rival. Cora persisted, and Xander and Isander Cora got to meet the 6-foot-7 All-Star before Boston’s 4-3 win on Saturday night. The brothers wore Boston’s new alternate jerseys in Fenway green. Cora took a photo of the boys with Judge, who gave one of them a set of batting gloves.

WORDS: 502 - MOVED: 06/15/2025 1:55 p.m. EDT

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