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BKW--T25-PROVIDENCE-UCONN

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked UConn will look to stay unbeaten when it hosts Providence in a Big East game.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--SPANISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: SOC--Barcelona can get back into the Spanish league lead with a win over Levante at home.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-ATLANTA

DESCRIPTION: Christopher Bell led only the final lap one year ago in his win in the NASCAR Cup Series at Echo Park Speedway, a fitting result since the 1.54-mile track was reconfigured in 2022 to deliver a style with close finishes and wild crashes. In six of the past seven races at the track south of Atlanta, Georgia, the winning pass came in the final two laps – and four times on the final lap. By Nate Ryan. 550 words, photos. Race scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKW--T25-KENTUCKY-VANDERBILT

DESCRIPTION: No. 7 Vanderbilt hosts No. 16 Kentucky. By Jack Williams. 300 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKN--LAKERS-RILEY STATUE

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers unveil a statue of Pat Riley, the mastermind head coach of the 1980s Showtime Lakers. The Miami Heat president will be in attendance as his likeness joins statues of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson outside the Lakers’ downtown arena. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--FRENCH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Lyon goes to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 looking for its 14th straight win in all competitions. Franck Haise takes charge of his first game for Rennes away to Auxerre.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 6:30 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--GENESIS INVITATIONAL

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES -- Jacob Bridgeman goes after his first PGA Tour in his Riviera debut when he takes a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy into the final round of the Genesis Invitational. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BOX--SHIELDS-CREWS-DEZURN

DESCRIPTION: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields faces Franchon Crews-Dezurn in the first boxing match of an $8 million, multi-fight deal. 500 words. By Dave Hogg.

UPCOMING: By 02/22/2026 10:30 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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OLY--HKO-GOLDEN ROSTER CONSTRUCTION

The climb toward the Olympic gold medal showdown began months ago and the US came out on top

WORDS: 742 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 1:43 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:8393d8e4b3462ad8dd7bfe4a92382f64&mediaType=text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Eze hurts Tottenham again to reignite Arsenal’s title hopes and Liverpool grabs late winner

SUMMARY: Eberechi Eze has reignited Arsenal’s title ambitions in the Premier League by being the scourge of Tottenham once again. The England midfielder netted twice in a 4-1 win, three months after scoring a hat trick against Spurs in the reverse fixture in the league. Viktor Gyokeres also scored twice. Eze came close to joining Tottenham in the summer, only for Arsenal to swoop in and sign him. His last five goals for Arsenal have all been against Spurs. Arsenal regained its five-point lead but City has a game in hand. Alexis Mac Allister scored a stoppage-time goal to earn Liverpool a 1-0 at Nottingham Forest. There were also wins for Crystal Palace and Fulham

WORDS: 723 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 1:42 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:673908321d1c3aaa922da2929ad508fe&mediaType=text

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OLY--HKO-US-CANADA

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

SUMMARY: No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, flipping the script on the international stage and claiming the country’s third men’s title at the Games and the first since the “Miracle on Ice” on 1980.

WORDS: 870 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 12:15 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:13495a7dd0dbda9d660479223d3689a8&mediaType=text

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FBN--VIKINGS-MOORE DEATH

NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown

SUMMARY: Authorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead. He was 25. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany on Saturday. The death remains under investigation. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said an autopsy would be conducted Sunday. Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.

WORDS: 578 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 11:20 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:0b2a5755cc0687dc71070d56cad9dd62&mediaType=text

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OLY--FRE-WOMEN’S HALFPIPE

Eileen Gu finds gold on the halfpipe to make it 6 medals in 6 Olympic events over her career

SUMMARY: Eileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career. The 22-year-old Gu, American-born but competing for her mother’s homeland of China, is already the most decorated freeskier in the short history of the sport at the Olympics. Gu won the event on the strength of her second run, a clean, technically sound pass. She got even better in her final run and finished with a score of 94.75. Her teammate, Li Fanghui, took silver and Zoe Atkin of Britain was third. The event was rescheduled to Sunday following a big snowstorm Saturday.

WORDS: 1130 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 11:12 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:3060aa71ba70d3c1d47a7e93ce2fc2ca&mediaType=text

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GLF--LPGA THAILAND

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time

SUMMARY: Jeeno Thitikul wins the LPGA Thailand by one shot and earns her first victory at her home event. On Sunday, the world No. 1 closed with a 4-under 68. She finishes at 24-under for her eighth LPGA title. Thitikul says winning at home means even more than a major for her. Japan’s Chizzy Iwai pushes hard and finishes second at 23-under. Kim Hyo-joo places third. Defending champion Angel Yin of the United States shot 70 and was in a tie for 48th. The event opens the LPGA’s three-week Asia swing.

WORDS: 389 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 4:04 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:623e25f2337b336dd5e8f4fe551efdf4&mediaType=text

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BOX--BARRIOS-GARCIA

Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title

SUMMARY: Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night. Garcia dropped Barrios in the opening seconds and controlled the fight with sharp combinations. Judges scored it in a wide sweep, and Barrios never found a steady answer. Garcia stayed patient after the early knockdown and turned more conservative late with a big lead. The win capped a turbulent stretch for Garcia, including a suspension, fines and other controversies. In the co-main event, Gary Antuanne Russell kept his title over Andy Hiraoka.

WORDS: 763 - MOVED: 02/22/2026 2:14 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:922b204b06a08449d75d387de6070fe7&mediaType=text

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MOVING TOMORROW

—BKC--T25-Mens Poll

—BKW--T25-Womens Poll

—TEN--Ukraine-High School Tennis Champion