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UPCOMING

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TEN WIMBLEDON

FORMATS: Alternate Headlines, Text, Photo

1. WITH: TEN WIMBLEDON

2. DESCRIPTION: Coverage of Day 3 at Wimbledon, with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in action. By Howard Fendrich. 500 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: TEN WIMBLEDON COCO GAUFF

5. DESCRIPTION: Before Wimbledon began, Coco Gauff reflected on the significance of her breakthrough performance at the place six years ago — a run to the fourth round at age 15 — and what aspirations she harbored as she prepared to return. A week after that conversation, the No. 2-ranked Gauff was out of the bracket at the All England Club in the first round. By Howard Fendrich. 675 words. Photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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RGU--LIONS-QUEENSLAND

DESCRIPTION: Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against Queensland in the second game of their nine-match tour of Australia. The Lions opened the tour with a 54-7 win over Western Force in Perth last weekend.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 8:45 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--EURO 2025

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7. WITH: SOC--EURO 2025-ICELAND-FINLAND

8. DESCRIPTION: THUN, Switzerland - The Women’s European Championship kicks off in Switzerland with an opening game between Iceland and Finland in Group A. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. EXPECTED: Kick off 1600 gmt, final whistle about 1800 gmt

9. UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 2:15 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: SOC--EURO 2025-SWITZERLAND-NORWAY

11. DESCRIPTION: Host nation Switzerland begins its Women’s European Championship against two-time Norway in Group A in Basel.

12. UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STARS-GULUTZAN

DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — Glen Gulutzan is introduced for a second stint as head coach of the Stars, by the same general manager that fired him 12 years ago in Dallas. By Stephen Hawkins. 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--DODGERS-KERSHAW-3000 STRIKEOUTS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday night needing three strikeouts to reach 3,000 for his 18-year career in Los Angeles. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Will be updated from 10 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL FREE AGENCY

DESCRIPTION: Nikolaj Ehlers could choose his destination on the second day of NHL free agency after becoming one of the rare top players available not to sign in the first six hours or so. Ehlers wanted to take his time, and his camp watched as fellow winger Brock Boeser re-signed in Vancouver for seven years and older forward Mikael Granlund get $7 million annually from Anaheim. With the salary cap increasing a record amount, Ehlers could sign the most lucrative contract among players changing teams this summer. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 300 words.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--ALL-STARS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — As many as seven Los Angeles Dodgers could be elected by fans to start alongside Shohei Ohtani in the All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Field on July 15. By Ronald Blum. 600 words, photos, announcement 7-8 p.m. EDT

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--GOLD CUP-GUATEMALA-US

DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The United States plays Guatemala in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal, with the winner meeting Mexico or Honduras for the title. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--GOLD CUP-HONDURAS-MEXICO

DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mexico takes on Honduras in the semifinals of the Gold Cup. By Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 350 words, photos. Game starts at 10 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--CANADA-US

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON — The U.S. women try for their fifth straight victory when they take on rival Canada at Audi Field. By Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 10:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBI--JAPAN-JINGU STADIUM

DESCRIPTION: TOKYO -- Plans to raze a baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and an adjacent rugby venue are at the heart of a disputed redevelopment project in central Tokyo that critics say trades history and urban greenery for concrete and commercial space.

UPCOMING: By 07/02/2025 4:30 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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US-TRUMP-EDUCATION-PENN

UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

SUMMARY: The University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. The school says it also will apologize to female athletes it says were “disadvantaged” by Thomas’ participation on the women’s swimming team. The moves were part of a resolution of a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes. Thomas in 2022 became the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title. The school now shows other athletes holding the school’s top times in Thomas’ events, noting she set records under rules in place at the time.

WORDS: 787 - MOVED: 07/02/2025 12:32 a.m. EDT

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US--NCAA SETTLEMENT

NCAA’s House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out

SUMMARY: The NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics. It’s the death of the NCAA’s longstanding amateur model, certain to cause headaches and disputes among powerhouse and small-time programs alike. Scattered among them, however, is a handful of schools that have decided to wait it out at least a year and see how things develop, including legal risks and Title IX concerns. Call them the opt-outs. The deadline for schools to opt out was Monday.

WORDS: 819 - MOVED: 07/02/2025 12:07 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA EXPANSION-CUNNINGHAM

Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA’s plans to add teams in Cleveland and Detroit

SUMMARY: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has raised concerns about the WNBA’s choice of markets for its three latest expansion teams. Cunningham said Tuesday that the league should listen to players about where they want to play. She says, “I don’t know how excited people are” about the possibility of going to Detroit or Cleveland. The league announced plans on Monday to add franchises in Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Cleveland and Detroit have already seen WNBA franchises come and go.

WORDS: 357 - MOVED: 07/02/2025 12:05 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA-COMMISSIONER’S CUP

Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

SUMMARY: Natasha Howard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final. The Fever were missing All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined since June 24 with a strained groin. That didn’t slow down the Fever, who overcame an early 13-point deficit with balanced scoring and a stout defensive performance against the team with the best record in the league. Minnesota had its worst offensive performance of the season, shooting 34.9% from the floor and making 4 of 16 3-pointers after averaging 9.4 3-pointers this season.

WORDS: 623 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 11:36 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CWC-DORTMUND-MONTERREY

Guirassy scores twice and Dortmund advances at Club World Cup with 2-1 win over feisty Monterrey

SUMMARY: Serhou Guirassy scored a pair of first-half goals, both assisted by Karim Adeyemi, and Borussia Dortmund held off Monterrey 2-1 in the final round of 16 game at the Club World Cup. Guirassy drove a shot just inside the left post in the 14th minute, then sent another past Monterrey keeper Esteban Andrada in the 24th when left unmarked from 15 yards at the top of the penalty area. Both times, it was Adeyemi delivering the pass that set up Guirassy, a native of France who plays for Guinea’s national team. The 29-year-old striker has three goals in four tournament games. Dortmund faces Real Madrid on Saturday at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

WORDS: 497 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 11:24 p.m. EDT

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BKN--FREE AGENCY

Myles Turner will join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, AP source says, in a free agency surprise

SUMMARY: Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, according to a person with knowledge of the moves. Turner is agreeing to a deal that ends with a player option, after spending the entirety of his first 10 seasons with the Indiana Pacers. The remaining $112.6 million owed to Lillard will be paid out over the next five seasons via the NBA’s stretch provision, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither move was announced by the clubs involved. In both cases, Achilles tendon injuries played a role in the surprising moves.

WORDS: 1053 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 10:33 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA-RED PANDA INJURED

Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA game

SUMMARY: The popular halftime show performer who goes by Red Panda fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during intermission of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night, unable to finish her show. There was no immediate word on the extent of her injuries. She was helped off the floor by wheelchair. Red Panda, whose name is Rong Niu, is Chinese American and her act is composed of her riding on her custom-built unicycle, which stretches about 8 feet above the court, and balancing custom-made bowls on her lower leg before flipping them atop her head.

WORDS: 169 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 9:48 p.m. EDT

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HKN--NHL FREE AGENCY

Canucks re-sign Boeser, Rangers land Gavrikov and trade Miller to Carolina to open NHL free agency

SUMMARY: Brock Boeser stayed put in Vancouver. The New York Rangers landed free agency’s top defenseman in Vladislav Gavrikov and then traded K’Andre Miller to Carolina, where he signed an eight-year, $60 million contract. And Nikolaj Ehlers is taking his time before determining his future. What frenzy that took place with the multiple signings that occurred in opening the NHL’s signing period, was tempered with a free-agent class thinned by teams making pre-emptive moves to secure top talent. The Vegas Golden Knights landed the biggest prize in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Mitch Marner on Monday. On the same day, the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers used “home Cup” advantage to re-sign defenseman Aaron Ekblad and forward Brad Marchand.

WORDS: 1161 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 7:42 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA-COMMISSIONER’S CUP-CLARK OUT

Caitlin Clark’s groin strain sidelines her for Fever’s 3rd game in row, Commissioner’s Cup vs. Lynx

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark was ruled out of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final with a strained groin in her third straight absence for the Indiana Fever. The Fever announced on their pregame injury report that Clark would sit against the Minnesota Lynx in the championship game of the league’s in-season tournament. The game does not count toward the regular-season standings. Clark missed five games earlier this season with a quadriceps strain. She never missed a game in college at Iowa or as a rookie with the Fever. Clark was recently named a captain for the WNBA All-Star Game.

WORDS: 289 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 7:27 p.m. EDT

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BBO--GIANTS-MELVIN

Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season

SUMMARY: The San Francisco Giants are showing their confidence in manager Bob Melvin, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season. San Francisco was 45-40 and in third place in the NL West heading into the second game of a four-game set at Arizona on Tuesday night. The 63-year-old Melvin left the San Diego Padres to return home to the Bay Area and manage the Giants last year for the job he always dreamed of doing as a former catcher with the organization. This is his 22nd year as a major league manager.

WORDS: 398 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 6:43 p.m. EDT

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VOL--CUBA-VISAS

‘The disappointment is huge:’ Cuban women’s volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico

SUMMARY: The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that the team, comprising 12 athletes, a referee, and several coaches, had their visa request denied and will be unable to attend the tournament later this month. National team player Laura Suarez tells The Associated Press that “the disappointment is huge.” Cuba was scheduled to play in the NORCECA Women’s Final Four tournament in Manatí, Puerto Rico. The tournament includes Puerto Rico, Mexico and Costa Rica and it awards ranking points toward qualification for the Volleyball Nations League.

WORDS: 456 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 6:39 p.m. EDT

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TEN--WIMBLEDON

Wimbledon: Gauff, Pegula and Zverev are among a record-tying 23 seeds gone in the 1st round

SUMMARY: Both No. 3 seeds have lost at Wimbledon and the surprises keep coming at the Grand Slam tournament. Alexander Zverev is a three-time major champion who was eliminated by 72nd-ranked Arthur Rinderknech on Tuesday. Jessica Pegula was the runner-up at last year’s U.S. Open and won a grass-court title last weekend but was gone after less than an hour against Elisabetta Cocciaretto. Also gone were No. 2 Coco Gauff, the French Open champion less than a month ago, and No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti, a semifinalist at Wimbledon last year and at the French Open. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova’s last appearance at the tournament ended with a loss to Emma Navarro.

WORDS: 768 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 6:12 p.m. EDT

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TEN--WIMBLEDON-DJOKOVIC

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic says a doctor’s ‘miracle pills’ helped his stomach during his win

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic has been visited twice by a doctor for a stomach issue and given what he called “miracle pills” during a 6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Alexandre Muller in Wimbledon’s first round. Djokovic needed a break while trailing 2-1 in the third set at Centre Court on Tuesday night and was seen again later in that set. He said went from feeling his absolute best for 1 1/2 sets to feeling his absolute worst for about 45 minutes. Djokovic has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam trophies at the All England Club. He will face Dan Evans of Britain in the second round.

WORDS: 415 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 6:05 p.m. EDT

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TEN--WIMBLEDON-GAUFF LOSES

Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska

SUMMARY: Coco Gauff has become just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open. Gauff was eliminated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine. The No. 2-ranked Gauff made mistake after mistake at No. 1 Court, finishing with just six winners and a total of 29 unforced errors that included nine double-faults. It was just a little more than three weeks ago that Gauff was celebrating her second Grand Slam title by getting past No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final at Roland-Garros.

WORDS: 697 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 5:14 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NETS-DRAFT PICKS

From Russia to Israel: Meet the Nets’ new international draft class

SUMMARY: The Brooklyn Nets had five first-round picks in the NBA draft and they went around the globe to find the players for them. The new players were introduced Tuesday at the Nets’ practice facility. The class includes No. 8 pick Egor Demin, a Russian guard who spent a season at BYU; No. 19 Nolan Traore of France; No. 26 Ben Saraf from Israel; No. 27 Danny Wolf from Michigan and No. 22 Drake Powell from North Carolina, whose rights Brooklyn acquired from Atlanta in a trade that still must be completed.

WORDS: 745 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 4:14 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-TRACKHOUSE-SUAREZ OUT

Mexican driver Daniel Suárez out of NASCAR ride at Trackhouse Racing at end of 2025 season

SUMMARY: Daniel Suárez, the only Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series race, is out at Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2025 season. Trackhouse and Suárez officially called the parting a “mutual decision” that allows the driver an earlier opportunity to pursue a new ride for next season. While Trackhouse did not name a replacement in the No. 99 Chevrolet, Suárez’s departure opened the door for the team to promote teen sensation Connor Zilisch into the ride. Zilisch, who drives in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports, has run three Cup races for Trackhouse this season, including Saturday night at Atlanta.

WORDS: 568 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 3:18 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ON BASEBALL-KERSHAW-3000-KS

Clayton Kershaw’s push for 3,000 strikeouts a reminder that longevity on the mound is fading fast

SUMMARY: Clayton Kershaw is on the brink of a major milestone, needing just three strikeouts to reach 3,000 for his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is expected to achieve this feat Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium against the Chicago White Sox. A three-time Cy Young winner, Kershaw would become only the 20th pitcher in MLB history to hit that mark. At 37, Kershaw continues to impress despite declining velocity, showcasing his experience and determination. As baseball evolves, milestones like 3,000 strikeouts may become rarer, making Kershaw’s achievement a celebration of traditional pitching greatness.

WORDS: 914 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 2:46 p.m. EDT

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BOX--JAKE PAUL-WBA RANKINGS

Jake Paul enters WBA’s cruiserweight rankings, making him eligible for title shot

SUMMARY: Jake Paul has entered the World Boxing Association’s cruiserweight rankings. That means the YouTuber-turned-boxer is eligible to fight for a world title. The WBA slotted Paul at No. 14 in the latest edition of its rankings. Two days earlier, Paul beat 39-year-old Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision in Anaheim, California. The WBA’s decision to rank Paul likely means the sanctioning body would allow him to fight WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. The WBA’s decision reflects Paul’s incredible financial potential more than his fighting resume, which still largely consists of fellow YouTubers and mixed martial artists as his opponents.

WORDS: 527 - MOVED: 07/01/2025 2:30 p.m. EDT

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