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UPCOMING

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FBN--NFL-COMEBACK PLAYERS

DESCRIPTION: ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Aidan Hutchinson doesn’t think anyone in the NFL will be as grateful as him when he returns from a broken leg to play for the Detroit Lions in Week 1. San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy may beg to differ because they, too, are thankful to be on pace to bounce back from injury-shortened seasons. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 3:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN-TIGER AND SCOTTIE

DESCRIPTION: PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Another comparison between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler surfaced during the final round of the British Open. This one wasn’t about numbers or trophies, but a fist pump. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 950 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO-THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL

DESCRIPTION: Tarik Skubal has strengthened his case for a second straight AL Cy Young Award. On Sunday night, he struck out 11 batters with no walks in Detroit’s 2-1 win over Texas. If Skubal wins, he’ll be the first American League pitcher to claim back-to-back Cy Youngs since Pedro Martinez for the Red Sox in 1999 and 2000. By AP Baseball Writer Noah Trister.

UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--EURO 2025

FORMATS: Text

1. WITH: SOC--EURO 2025-ITALY’S RISE

2. DESCRIPTION: ZURICH — Italy has made it to the semifinals of a major tournament for the first time in nearly 30 years after reaching the final four of the Women’s European Championship. It’s impressive run comes just three years after women’s soccer became professional in the country. By Daniella Matar. UPCOMING: 0800 GMT, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: SOC--EURO 2025-ENGLAND

5. DESCRIPTION: GENEVA - Defending champion England has a news conference one day ahead of a semifinals game against Italy at the Women’s European Championship. By Graham Dunbar UPCOMING: 400 words, photos EXPECTED: 1900 gmt

6. UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: SOC--EURO 2025-ITALY

8. DESCRIPTION: GENEVA - Italy has a news conference one day ahead of its first semifinals game at the Women’s European Championship for 28 years. Italy plays defending champion England on Tuesday. By Graham Dunbar UPCOMING: 300 words, photos EXPECTED: 1930 gmt

9. UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 3:30 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COWBOYS CAMP

DESCRIPTION: OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones holds his annual training camp-opening news conference with the Dallas Cowboys in California. Heading the list of topics is the contract situation with Micah Parsons. By Dan Greenspan. UPCOMING: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--TWINS-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani starts and throws three innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers before turning it over to Dustin May in the series opener against Minnesota. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Begins 10 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 07/21/2025 10:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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CAR--NASCAR-DOVER

Denny Hamlin survives rain delay, overtime finish to win for 2nd straight year at Dover

SUMMARY: Denny Hamlin went back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway, holding a late lead through a rain delay and an overtime finish Sunday for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s series-best fourth victory of the season. Hamlin won in the No. 11 Toyota for the second straight time at Dover to add to wins this season at Martinsville, Darlington and Michigan. Hamlin has 58 NASCAR Cup Series victories, leaving him two short of Kevin Harvick for 10th on the career list. The 44-year-old Virginia driver might hit that mark this season as he chases his first career Cup championship. Hamlin held off JGR teammate Chase Briscoe for the victory. Hendrick Motorsports drivers took the next two spots, with Alex Bowman third and Kyle Larson fourth.

WORDS: 1049 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 8:42 p.m. EDT

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BBO--BREWERS-DODGERS

Brewers edge Dodgers for 10th straight win, completing season sweep

SUMMARY: Abner Uribe retired Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 for their 10th straight victory. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers, but Isaac Collins snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single as the Brewers finished 6-0 this season against the defending World Series champions. They extended their longest winning streak since 2021 by sweeping the NL West leaders for the second time in two weeks. Los Angeles has dropped 10 of 12 overall. Collins’ two-out single off reliever Lou Trivino broke a 4-all tie and put Milwaukee ahead for good. Jose Quintana allowed four runs over six innings for the win.

WORDS: 343 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 7:45 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-SPORTS NAMES

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to Redskins

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington’s football team if it doesn’t restore its old name. Trump said Sunday on his social media site that the Washington Commanders should revert to the Redskins and the Cleveland Guardians should return to the Indians. Later in the day, he threatened the NFL team’s stadium deal. The Commanders and Guardians changed their names in 2022 after years of debate over logos and names considered offensive. Both teams have stated they have no plans to change them back.

WORDS: 692 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 6:21 p.m. EDT

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GLF--OAKMONT-CLARK

Wyndham Clark feels ‘terrible’ about Oakmont locker damage and says he will make good

SUMMARY: Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark says he wants to make good for damaging a locker at Oakmont. Clark damaged the locker at the century-old Pittsburgh-area club when he missed the cut at the U.S. Open last month. Oakmont Country Club’s president sent a letter to members informing them Clark had been banned from the property until he pays for damage, donates to charity and goes through anger management. Clark says he will pay for the damage. He says he wants to give back to the community and do anything he can to make the club realize it won’t happen again.

WORDS: 536 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 5:06 p.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-JUDGE-MILESTONE HR

Aaron Judge ties A-Rod on Yankees’ all-time home run list at 351 in win over Braves

SUMMARY: Aaron Judge hit the first home run of his MLB career the day after Alex Rodriguez retired. Now, the two are tied on the Yankees’ all-time home run list. Judge hit his 351st career homer in a 4-2 win over the Braves on Sunday, moving into a tie with A-Rod for sixth place in Yankees history. Judge trails Yankee greats Babe Ruth (659), Mickey Mantle (536), Lou Gehrig (493), Joe DiMaggio (361) and Yogi Berra (358) in career homers for New York. Judge’s homer on Sunday was his 36th of the season.

WORDS: 219 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 5:04 p.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN-NOTEBOOK

DeChambeau headed for Ryder Cup return after strong rally at British Open

SUMMARY: Bryson DeChambeau was among the players receiving a personal message from American Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley at Royal Portrush this week. DeChambeau says “he put something in our lockers that was pretty inspirational.” Helped by a strong comeback at the British Open, DeChambeau appears to be headed for a return to the U.S. team for the matches against Europe at Bethpage Black in September. He looked to be on his way home from the Open after shooting 7-over 78 in the first round Thursday. He dug deep and bounced back with 65-68-64 finish. He was in a tie for 10th place and solidified the No. 5 spot in the points standings for U.S. Ryder Cup qualifying.

WORDS: 714 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 5:01 p.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-BRAVES

Aaron Judge ties A-Rod with 351st homer for Yankees in a 4-2 win over the Braves

SUMMARY: Aaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history as New York defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2. Judge’s solo homer in the first inning was his 351st with the Yankees, matching A-Rod and behind Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra. Marcus Strohman gave up one run on five hits over six innings in his fourth start since returning from a knee injury. Paul Goldschmidt was 1 for 3 with an RBI, and Giancarlo Stanton was 3 for 5 with a run scored.

WORDS: 369 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 4:56 p.m. EDT

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US--OLE MISS-PLAYER KILLED

Ole Miss football player Corey Adams is killed in Tennessee shooting

SUMMARY: Authorities say an Ole Miss freshman football player has been killed in a shooting in Tennessee. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says law enforcement officials found 18-year-old Corey Adams with a gunshot wound late Saturday in a vehicle in Cordova on the outskirts of Memphis. Four other unidentified men were injured in the shooting. Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide. Adams, a New Orleans native, had been a highly touted defensive lineman. The football program at the University of Mississippi says in a social media post it is “devastated” to learn of Adams’ death.

WORDS: 292 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 4:35 p.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN

Scottie Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for his 2nd major title this year

SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler is the champion golfer of the year and one step closer to the career Grand Slam. The world’s No. 1 player dominated the British Open on Sunday at Royal Portrush. He led by as many as seven shots and shot a 68 to win by four shots. Scheffler won his second major of the year after the PGA Championship. Now he goes to the U.S. Open next year with a chance to complete the Grand Slam. Harris English was runner-up. Rory McIlroy started slowly and never had a chance before an adoring gallery in his native Northern Ireland.

WORDS: 1367 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 4:23 p.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN-MCILROY

McIlroy falls short in bid to crown British Open homecoming with the claret jug

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy’s legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush. He needed a minor miracle to catch Scottie Scheffler and it wasn’t to be. McIlroy shot 2-under 69 to finish in a tie for seventh place and seven strokes behind the world No. 1. It didn’t stop the locals from celebrating their favorite son in his homecoming after winning the Masters in April to complete the career Grand Slam. McIlroy says “I’ve gotten everything I wanted out of this week apart from a claret jug.”

WORDS: 609 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 4:12 p.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN-RUNNER-UP

Here’s the unlikely pair who ran Scheffler closest at the British Open

SUMMARY: Harris English arrived in Britain two weeks ago without his caddie while Chris Gotterup flew over without a plane ticket for Ireland. They’ll return to the United States as the second and third-placed finishers at the British Open at Royal Portrush, a whole lot richer and with exciting opportunities ahead of them. English shot a closing 5-under 66 to secure a second runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler at a major this year after the PGA Championship in May. He’s close to being an automatic pick for the Ryder Cup. Gotterup won last week’s Scottish Open to earn a place at the Open Championship and came third on his major debut.

WORDS: 595 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 3:52 p.m. EDT

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BKN--LAKERS-SMART

Marcus Smart will sign with the Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards, AP source says

SUMMARY: Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Wizards had yet to announce their buyout of Smart, who excelled for the rival Boston Celtics for nine seasons before spending the past two years with Memphis and Washington. Smart will get a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers to join their supporting cast around Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

WORDS: 428 - MOVED: 07/20/2025 2:16 p.m. EDT

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