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Here are the AP’s top sports stories that have moved or are planned to move today. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan. Sports content can be found at http://newsroom.ap.org/page/APSports.

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TEN--US OPEN-VENUS WILLIAMS

DESCRIPTION: It’s a given that much of the coverage and attention devoted to Venus Williams’ return to the U.S. Open, where play begins Sunday, has focused — and will focus — on how old she is. The American is, after all, 45, an age at which no one has competed in singles in New York since 1981. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

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TEN--US OPEN-TEENAGERS

DESCRIPTION: Mirra Andreeva, João Fonseca and Vicky Mboko are part of a precocious group of teenagers at the U.S. Open this year. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: LONDON —-There are five matches in the Premier League, including Manchester City hosting Tottenham and Arsenal at home to Leeds. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Will be updated throughout the day.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: The new German Bundesliga season continues with six games including Erik ten Hag’s first league game as Bayer Leverkusen coach against Hoffenheim, and Borussia Dortmund’s visit to St. Pauli.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 2:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBY--LITTLE LEAGUE

DESCRIPTION: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Coverage from the US and International bracket finals of the Little League World Series. Games are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. EDT. UPCOMING: 500 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-IOWA STATE-KANSAS STATE

DESCRIPTION: DUBLIN — No. 17 Kansas State plays No. 23 Iowa State at Aviva Stadium to open the season. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at noon EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Akie Iwai took a three-stroke lead into the third round of the CPKC Women’s Open in a bid to win for the second straight week. UPCOMING: 350 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA — Tommy Fleetwood and Russell Henley are tied for the lead going into the third round of the Tour Championship as the top 30 race toward the $10 million FedEx Cup prize. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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TEN--HALL OF FAME

DESCRIPTION: NEWPORT, R.I. — Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. By Jimmy Golen. UPCOMING: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-DAYTONA

DESCRIPTION: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The final two spots in NASCAR’s 16-driver playoff field are decided Saturday night in the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway. By AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. Race begins at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/23/2025 11:45 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--FALCONS-MCGARY INJURY

Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time with leg injury, coach says

SUMMARY: Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time and is headed to injured reserve after getting carted off at practice this week with a lower left leg injury. Morris said he didn’t have any other details on McGary’s injury. Teams can put two players on injured reserve with a designation to return when rosters are cut to 53 players on Tuesday. McGary’s absence means the Falcons will have to find a new blocker to protect the blind side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

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FBN--VIKINGS-TITANS

Cam Ward’s first NFL touchdown will have to wait as Titans beat Vikings 23-13 to wrap preseason

SUMMARY: Cam Ward’s first NFL touchdown will have to wait for the regular season. The No. 1 overall pick helped the Tennessee Titans wrap up the preseason with a 23-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. Ward finished his preseason with 145 yards passing, playing into the second quarter of all three games. Against the Vikings, he led a drive that resulted in a 1-yard touchdown run by Julius Chestnut. Minnesota’s rookie quarterback Max Brosmer showed promise, finishing with 161 yards and a touchdown. Titans kicker Joey Slye made a 63-yard field goal.

WORDS: 724 - MOVED: 08/23/2025 12:27 a.m. EDT

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FBN--BEARS-CHIEFS

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense have shown impressive form in their preseason finale against the Bears. They scored on all three of their opportunities before the Bears rallied for a 29-27 victory. Mahomes completed 8 of 13 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown in just over a quarter. Isiah Pacheco had a touchdown run, and Rashee Rice caught a scoring pass. The Chiefs built a 20-3 lead before pulling most starters. Bears backup Tyson Bagent played well, throwing three touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score with three seconds left.

WORDS: 772 - MOVED: 08/23/2025 12:27 a.m. EDT

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BBO--METS-MCLEAN

Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over Braves

SUMMARY: The scuffling New York Mets have been in desperate need of a starter other than David Peterson to pitch deep into games. Making his second major league start, Nolan McLean showed his Mets teammates he’s no ordinary rookie. McLean allowed four hits and two runs in seven innings during New York’s 12-7 win over the Atlanta Braves. And manager Carlos Mendoza was even more impressed that McLean was so composed while pitching in the home park of the Braves, the team he cheered for while growing up in Willow Spring, North Carolina, on a night when Atlanta brought out a bevy of former stars to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of its 1995 World Series championship.

WORDS: 570 - MOVED: 08/23/2025 12:13 a.m. EDT

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FBN--FALCONS-COWBOYS

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

SUMMARY: Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams. The Dallas offense started slowly in the first two exhibition games, but Milton led touchdown drives on Dallas’ first two possessions. Both teams sat nearly every starter, and the Falcons once again didn’t play Michael Penix Jr. or backup Kirk Cousins. Easton Stick threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Feleipe Franks.

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FBN--TITANS-SEX TOY

Police notified after neon green sex toy thrown onto field during Titans preseason game

SUMMARY: The NFL joined the WNBA in having a sex toy thrown onto the field when someone tossed one during the Tennessee Titans’ preseason finale. The neon green sex toy landed near the 6-yard line with about five minutes left in the Titans’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. The teams were on the field with the Titans on offense near midfield when the object hit the field close to the Tennessee sideline. The Titans say they reported the incident to police. Similar toys have been tossed at several WNBA games, resulting in at least three arrests.

WORDS: 138 - MOVED: 08/23/2025 12:02 a.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-PADRES

Yu Darvish, bullpen dazzle in 3-hitter, and Padres beat Dodgers 2-1 to even NL West race

SUMMARY: Yu Darvish combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, and the San Diego Padres pulled even with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West once again with a 2-1 victory. Manny Machado had an RBI single and scored in the fourth inning for the Padres, who rebounded sharply after getting swept over three games last weekend in Chavez Ravine. The archrivals are even at 73-56 with 33 games left in the regular season. Alex Freeland hit his first major league homer for the defending champion Dodgers, who have lost three of five since last Sunday’s sweep.

WORDS: 405 - MOVED: 08/23/2025 12:02 a.m. EDT

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FBN--EAGLES-JETS

McCord and the Eagles hold off Jets 19-17 in preseason finale

SUMMARY: Kyle McCord led Philadelphia to a 19-17 victory over the New York Jets in a preseason game. The Eagles scored five times with Montrell Johnson having a 15-yard touchdown run. The Jets rallied late with Adrian Martinez directing two touchdown drives. Donovan Edwards’ 1-yard run brought them within two points, but a failed 2-point conversion keeps the Eagles ahead. Martinez’s final pass fell incomplete, sealing the win for Philadelphia. The Eagles rested key players, while McCord played the entire game. Jake Elliott kicked four field goals for the Eagles.

WORDS: 769 - MOVED: 08/22/2025 11:50 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PIRATES-BUBBA ARRIVES

Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler makes history during electric, efficient major league debut

SUMMARY: Bubba Chandler has made an impressive major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 22-year-old right-hander, considered the top pitching prospect in baseball, threw four scoreless innings in relief and earned the save in a 9-0 win over Colorado on Friday night. Chandler was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day. He entered the game in the sixth inning after Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft allowed just one hit over five innings. Chandler’s first pitch was a 99 mph fastball. He struck out three batters and allowed only two hits. The Pirates plan to use Chandler in a relief role for now.

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BBO--ORIOLES-BASALLO

Orioles reach a $67 million, 8-year deal with 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo

SUMMARY: The Baltimore Orioles have reached a long-term deal with rookie catcher Samuel Basallo. The eight-year, $67 million agreement starts in 2026 and includes a team option for 2034. Basallo, ranked as baseball’s No. 8 prospect, made his big league debut just last weekend. The move comes amid a disappointing year for the Orioles, who are in last place in the AL East. It’s the first major long-term deal this Baltimore front office has been able to reach with one of the Orioles’ standout prospects, and it comes just four games into Basallo’s big league career after he made his debut Sunday.

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BKN--SHAWN KEMP-SENTENCING

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting

SUMMARY: Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. The Seattle Times reported Kemp must begin home monitoring within two weeks. He must also serve one year of state Department of Corrections supervision and complete 240 hours of community service. Prosecutors had recommended the six-time NBA All-Star be sentenced to nine months in jail, a year of supervision and pay restitution. But Judge Michael Schwartz of Pierce County Superior Court on Friday found the circumstances surrounding the crime warranted a lesser sentence. Kemp said he acted in self-defense.

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BBO--FEMALE UMPIRE

Jen Pawol, MLB’s first female umpire, is back in the big leagues working the Pirates-Rockies series

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol is back in the big leagues umpiring another game. She made history this month as Major League Baseball’s first female umpire. This weekend, she’s part of the crew in Pittsburgh for the three-game series between the Pirates and Colorado Rockies. On Friday night, Pawol was at second base. She is scheduled to work first base on Saturday and then be behind the plate Sunday when Pirates ace and NL Cy Young Award contender Paul Skenes takes the mound. Pawol’s presence marks a significant moment in MLB history.

WORDS: 115 - MOVED: 08/22/2025 8:35 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Seeking second straight victory, Akie Iwai opens 3-stroke lead in CPKC Women’s Open

SUMMARY: Akie Iwai took a three-stroke lead into the weekend in the CPKC Women’s Open in her bid to win for the second straight week. Iwai followed her opening 7-under 64 with a 69 on Friday to get to 9-under 133 at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club. The 23-year-old Japanese player won the Portland Classic on Sunday to join twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour champion. Jeeno Thitikul, the Thai star making her first start since taking the No. 1 spot in the world from Nelly Korda, had a 70 for a share of second place with Minjee Lee and Leona Maguire. Slumping Canadian star Brooke Henderson rebounded from an opening 71 with a 66 to get to 5 under.

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BBW--WPBL-TRYOUTS

Mo’ne Davis and women from around the world chase pro baseball dreams at WPBL tryouts

SUMMARY: Open tryouts for the Women’s Professional Baseball League have begun at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. On Friday, players from 10 countries, including Japan, Australia, and Mexico, began showcasing their skills. The event includes baserunning drills, bullpen work, and a live game on Monday. Participants range in age from 17 to 57. Notable attendees include Mo’ne Davis, known for her Little League World Series win as a pitcher. Many players, like Allison Dougherty and Heather Strong, are excited about the opportunity to play professional baseball rather than softball.

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TEN--HALL OF FAME

Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

SUMMARY: Maria Sharapova is using her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame as a chance to reflect on her career. She became a star after winning Wimbledon in 2004, defeating Serena Williams. Sharapova is one of ten women to achieve a career Grand Slam, and she was the first Russian to reach No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings. Dominant doubles players Bob and Mike Bryan are also being inducted. They won 16 major titles together and helped the U.S. win the 2007 Davis Cup.

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FBC--COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING

Arch Manning for Heisman and Texas to win national title are betting favorites

SUMMARY: Texas is favored to win the national championship, with Arch Manning leading the Heisman Trophy race. Manning, finally starting after two seasons behind Quinn Ewers, has generated significant hype. Texas is the consensus favorite, with odds at +450, followed by Ohio State at +525. Manning is also the Heisman favorite at 6-1 odds. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is a contender at 10-1. Boise State is favored to represent the Group of Five in the playoffs. Bettors are also interested in long shots like Indiana and Texas Tech for potential big payoffs.

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GLF--RYDER CUP-BRADLEY

Keegan Bradley says being Ryder Cup playing captain ‘biggest decision’ of his life

SUMMARY: Keegan Bradley says deciding whether to be the first Ryder Cup playing captain since 1963 will be the biggest decision of his life. Bradley has been consumed by his role as U.S. captain. He says it’s become more difficult to separate his role as captain and a player who is contending for the FedEx Cup this week at the Tour Championship. He thinks about pairings and speeches. And then he shot a 64 on Friday at East Lake. Bradley says he has a pretty good idea who might get the six picks. The question is if he’s one of them.

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RAC--OBIT-TURCOTTE

Ron Turcotte, the Hall of Fame jockey who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at 84

SUMMARY: Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, has died. He was 84. Turcotte’s family said through his longtime business partner and friend Leonard Lusky that the Canada-born jockey died of natural causes at his home in Drummond, New Brunswick, on Friday. Turcotte won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes twice each from 1965-73 before his riding career ended when he fell off a horse and suffered injuries that made him paraplegic. Secretariat’s record time in the Belmont still stands 52 years later.

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TEN--US OPEN-COCO GAUFF-SERVE COACH

Coco Gauff hires Aryna Sabalenka’s former serving coach, Gavin MacMillan, before the US Open

SUMMARY: Coco Gauff has has fired one of her coaches on the eve of the U.S. Open and brought aboard the serve doctor who helped No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka work on her issues with that part of the game. Coco Gauff says she knew she needed to make a technical change to her serve. The year’s last major tournament begins Sunday. Gauff won the first of her two Grand Slam titles in New York in 2023. She has been working on her serve with Gavin MacMillan at Flushing Meadows this week. Gauff has the most double-faults on tour this season.

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US--TRUMP-FIFA

2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington’s Kennedy Center, Trump says

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington. He made the announcement with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. The U.S. is hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico. The event will determine the tournament’s groups and opening round games. Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, installing himself as chair. Infantino brought the World Cup trophy to the Oval Office, and Trump joked about keeping it, calling it “a beautiful piece of gold.”

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BBY--LITTLE LEAGUE

Connecticut’s clever, relentless baserunning strategy draws attention at Little League World Series

SUMMARY: Four teams are set for Saturday’s semifinals at the Little League World Series. In a runaway, none have sparked interest and conversation quite like the team from Connecticut. Fairfield’s club representing the Metro Region is relentless on offense. It has outscored opponents 26-5 in four games while pushing the limits of Little League’s extra-bases — a move that can be seen as either clever or sneaky or both. In Little League, when the ball is in play, runners cannot advance if it is returned to the pitcher and he is back on the mound with the catcher in the catcher’s box. But until then, the runners can keep moving.

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GLF--TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Fleetwood and Henley share Tour Championship lead in a tight race for a $10M prize

SUMMARY: Tommy Fleetwood is back for more. His year has been defined by close calls and heartache as the Englishman tries to win for the first time on the PGA Tour. He shot 63 at soft East Lake and shares the lead with Russell Henley going into the weekend on a rain-soaked course that is producing low scores. Henley shot 66. They are two ahead of Cameron Young who shot a 62. Young is a strong Ryder Cup candidate. Scottie Scheffler extended his streak to 19 rounds under par by making birdie on the final hole for 69. He’s five back.

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TEN--US OPEN-AMERICAN MEN

US women keep reaching Slam finals and claiming titles. Can an American man win the 2025 US Open?

SUMMARY: If there’s such a thing as momentum from tournament to tournament in tennis, the American men have some right now. Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul certainly are getting within reach of ending the country’s unprecedented Grand Slam men’s title drought. Maybe they’re finally ready to win one of those trophies at the U.S. Open, which gets going Sunday. Fritz was the runner-up at Flushing Meadows a year ago, and he, Shelton and Tiafoe each has participated in two Grand Slam semifinals, while Paul has played in one. Andy Roddick in 2003 was the last U.S. man to win a major.

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HKN--BLACKHAWKS-NAZAR

Frank Nazar insists he is the same guy after agreeing to extension with the Blackhawks

SUMMARY: As far as Frank Nazar is concerned, everything is pretty much the same. He wants to get better, and he wants to win. Speaking a day after agreeing to a contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nazar insisted he’s the same guy. Nazar says, “I’m still super motivated and still want to be the best player I can be.” Nazar’s $46.2 million, seven-year extension begins with the 2026-27 season, and it stamps the flashy forward as part of the core of a Chicago team trying to climb out of the NHL basement. The Blackhawks went 25-46-11 last season and finished last in the Central Division for the third straight year.

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CAR--NASCAR-DAYTONA PREVIEW

NASCAR’s Daytona race to finalize playoff lineup with 2 spots up for grabs

SUMMARY: NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway to finalize its 16-driver playoff lineup. Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman hold the 15th and 16th positions but aren’t locked in. Reddick has a 29-point lead over Bowman. However, a first-time winner on Saturday could claim an open spot. Bowman, the only Hendrick driver without a win this season, has a 60-point lead over Ryan Preece for the final spot. Other contenders include Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch, and Chris Buescher. Erik Jones, at 23rd in the standings, must win to make the playoffs.

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FBN--COACHES-TURNED-ADVISORS

Former NFL head coaches find benefits in taking advisory roles with different teams

SUMMARY: Former Denver Broncos head coach and New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is resetting his coaching career by taking an advisory role in Green Bay helping out the Packers’ defense. It’s similar to the change longtime defensive assistant Robert Saleh made when he came to Green Bay to work with the offense after the Jets fired him as head coach. Teams across the league have hired former head coaches or coordinators for positions that don’t necessarily rise to the ranks of position coaches or coordinators.

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BKN--BEASLEY-INVESTIGATION

NBA player Malik Beasley is no longer a target in federal gambling probe, according to report

SUMMARY: Attorneys for NBA free agent Malik Beasley say federal investigators no longer consider their client a target in their gambling probe. ESPN reported Friday that attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter said they’ve had what the report called “extensive” conversations and meetings with Eastern District of New York authorities. Haney also told ESPN that the probe has led to a “catastrophic consequence” for Beasley considering it came as he was able to sign a contract as a free agent. Beasley averaged 16.9 points and made a franchise-record 319 3-pointers last year in helping the Detroit Pistons reach the playoffs.

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