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HKN--NHL DRAFT-CHINA-WANG

DESCRIPTION: Knowing little English and hardly much more about organized hockey, Haoxi “Simon” Wang was 12 when he left Beijing for Toronto to pursue his passion in the sport. Some five years later, Wang is well-versed in both language and ability, and in position to become the third Chinese-born player selected in the NHL draft, which will be held in Los Angeles this week. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Text

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US--NCAA-GENERAL MANAGERS

DESCRIPTION: While new players like NIL, the transfer portal and revenue sharing have altered the college sports landscape, the general manager position has steadily risen to become the key to success for competitive programs. From business schools to the NFL and NBA All-Star rosters, schools are searching for what has become one of the most high-demand jobs in college sports. Crafting a winning roster requires thoughtful strategy and painstaking diligence. Schools have come to realize that a celebrity presence doesn’t hurt, either. By Maura Carey. UPCOMING: 600 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA DRAFT-NIL IMPACT

DESCRIPTION: As college athletes were permitted to cash in on their fame, fewer have made early jumps to the NBA draft. Eighty-two players appeared on the list of early entrants from primarily American colleges along with other teams, down from 162 in 2024 and a similar four-year average before COVID-19. It comes near the fourth anniversary of players being able to profit on their name, image and likeness (NIL) and days away from the start of revenue sharing. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 1200 words and photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Photo, Graphic, Text

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HKN--NHL DRAFT-ISLANDERS

DESCRIPTION: The New York Islanders have the first pick in the NHL draft later this week. The expectation is they will take defenseman Matthew Schaefer. But with Long Island native James Hagens also in the mix as a top-10 pick, there has been plenty of speculation about them making a splash to get them both. New general manager Mathieu Darche addresses reporters about the team’s situation. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Developing off 10:30 a.m. video call.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKO--HALL OF FAME

DESCRIPTION: Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Carey Price are among the first-time-eligible candidates to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Developing off 3 p.m. EDT announcement.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--MLB AT BRISTOL

DESCRIPTION: Turning a race track into a baseball field worthy of the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds takes time and a plan. Demolition on one infield building inside Turns 1 and 2 started at the beginning of June with the heavy construction starting Monday to turn Bristol Motor Speedway into a baseball park if only for Aug. 2 for the first MLB game in the state of Tennessee. The work now is in high gear. By Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Photo, Video, Text

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HKW--PWHL DRAFT

DESCRIPTION: The New York Sirens are first up for a second straight year entering the PWHL draft on Tuesday, with a decision to make between Clarkson defenseman Haley Winn and Colgate forward Kristyna Kaltounkova. Boston is scheduled to select second followed by Toronto in the eight-team, six-round draft that includes expansion franchises Vancouver and Seattle. By John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Draft starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--BRAVES-METS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Sidelined all season by a lat strain, Frankie Montas comes off the injured list to make his New York Mets debut when they face Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves. New York has lost nine of 10 overall and is 0-4 against Atlanta this season, with all four defeats coming in the past week. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 10:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--YANKEES-REDS

DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI -- Chase Burns, the second overall pick in last July’s amateur draft, makes his big-league debut as the surging Cincinnati Reds host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees. By Joe Reedy. 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 06/24/2025 10:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--CELTICS-TRAIL BLAZERS TRADE

Jrue Holiday being traded from Celtics to Trail Blazers, AP source says

SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the details says Jrue Holiday is being traded by Boston to Portland, a year after helping the Celtics win the NBA championship. Holiday’s acquisition from the Trail Blazers in 2023 helped spark the Celtics to their NBA-record 18th title, and now he’s headed back to Portland from a Celtics team that could now be in transition. ESPN reported that the Celtics would get Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks from the Trail Blazers. The departure of Holiday, who made his sixth career All-Defensive team selection in his first season in Boston, was confirmed to The Associated Press early Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official.

WORDS: 373 - MOVED: 06/24/2025 1:01 a.m. EDT

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BBO--REDS-BURNS

Prized prospect Chase Burns excited to make MLB debut for Reds against Yankees

SUMMARY: Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. He’s about to make his major league debut against them. The 22-year-old Burns will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, less than a year after being the second overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. Burns will be the fifth first-round selection from last year’s draft to reach the majors, joining Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone, Angels second baseman Christian Moore and Astros outfielder Cam Smith.

WORDS: 814 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 11:13 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PADRES-TATIS-BLA LAWSUIT

Padres star Tatis sues Big League Advance in attempt to get out of future earnings deal

SUMMARY: San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is suing Big League Advance in an attempt to void the future earnings contract he signed as a 17-year-old minor leaguer that could cost him about $34 million. The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, accuses BLA of using predatory tactics to lure him into an “investment deal” that was actually an illegal loan. The suit alleges BLA misrepresented itself to Tatis, hiding its unlicensed status and pushing him into loan terms banned by California’s consumer protection laws. Attorney Robert Hertzberg said the suit also seeks public injunctive relief to protect young athletes from such deals.

WORDS: 453 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 10:56 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CWC-PARIS SAINT GERMAIN-SOUNDERS

Paris Saint-Germain beats the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach Club World Cup round of 16

SUMMARY: Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European powerhouse beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 and advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16. Paris Saint-Germain won Group B on a goal-differential tiebreaker after Atlético Madrid defeated Botafogo 1-0. The 68,740-capacity Lumen Field was lively on Monday with 50,628 fans. Paris will play the runner-up of Group A on Sunday in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Seattle has been eliminated from the cup.

WORDS: 364 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 9:29 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WANDER FRANCO-TRIAL

Dominican prosecutors in Wander Franco trial seek 5-year prison sentence

SUMMARY: Dominican prosecutors have requested that suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco be sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged crimes. Franco faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time. The prosecutors said in court there is sufficient evidence to prove Franco had a relationship with the minor for four months and that he transferred large sums of money to the minor’s mother to consent to the illegal relationship. The prosecutors also requested the minor’s mother be sentenced to 10 years in prison, arguing she sexually trafficked her daughter.

WORDS: 370 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 6:45 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ATHLETICS-GROUNDBREAKING

Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

SUMMARY: With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, state and local government dignitaries, former Athletics greats such as Rollie Fingers and Dave Stewart, Little Leaguers and many others looked on Monday as the team celebrated the groundbreaking of a $1.75 billion, 33,000-person capacity ballpark that is expected to be finished in time for the 2028 season.

WORDS: 839 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 4:57 p.m. EDT

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HKN--FLYERS-DUCKS TRADE

Anaheim Ducks trade Trevor Zegras to Philadelphia Flyers for Ryan Poehling and draft picks

SUMMARY: The Anaheim Ducks are trading forward Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Ryan Poehling and two draft picks. Zegras was the Ducks’ first-round pick in 2019. The Ducks also will get the 45th overall pick in the upcoming draft that initially belonged to Columbus, along with a fourth-round pick next season. Zegras had two 60-point seasons early in his NHL career but struggled with injuries for the past two seasons. The 26-year-old Poehling had 12 goals and 19 assists for Philadelphia last season.

WORDS: 749 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 4:06 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA-OFFSEASON PREVIEW

The NBA offseason is officially here. It’s been going on for some time, actually

SUMMARY: Kevin Durant has been traded to Houston. The New York Knicks are looking for a coach. Cooper Flagg is about to become the No. 1 pick in the draft. Expansion plans likely will take a big step forward in a few weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers just got sold. The NBA offseason officially has started. In reality, it’s been going for a few weeks already. There’s a parade Tuesday in Oklahoma City to celebrate the newly crowned champion Thunder, and in every other NBA city there’s going to be a parade of movement over the coming weeks to try to catch the champs.

WORDS: 998 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 2:57 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CRYSTAL PALACE-SALE

Jets owner Woody Johnson buys 43% stake in English soccer club Crystal Palace

SUMMARY: New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is finally set to get his hands on an English soccer team. Premier League side Crystal Palace says Johnson has signed “a legally binding contract” to buy the shares of fellow American John Textor. Reports have placed the price between $220 million and $260 million for the 43% stake in the London club. Johnson submitted a bid to buy Chelsea in 2022 but was unsuccessful. The sale of Textor’s shares boosts Palace’s hopes of playing in the Europa League next season. Textor is also a shareholder in French side Lyon, which is set to enter the same competition, and under UEFA multi-club ownership rules it looked as if Palace could miss out.

WORDS: 244 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 2:30 p.m. EDT

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SOC-WREXHAM-MULLIN-MOVE

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ poster boy Paul Mullin leaves club on a season-long loan deal

SUMMARY: Wrexham poster boy Paul Mullin has left to join third-tier English soccer club Wigan on a season-long loan deal. Mullin says “I’m excited for the next part of my story. I’ve scored a lot of goals over the last few years, but more than anything, I give my absolute all for the club that I’m playing for, and I’m going to do that again with Wigan.” Mullin helped Wrexham become the first team in the history of English football’s top five divisions to secure three successive promotions. He formed such a close bond with Ryan Reynolds, one of the club’s owners, that he even appeared in the last “Deadpool” movie.

WORDS: 291 - MOVED: 06/23/2025 2:07 p.m. EDT

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