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GLF--MASTERS

GLF--Masters — Rory McIlroy looks to build on his six-stroke lead heading into the third round of the Masters. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING.

GLF--Masters-Big Leads — Golf Writer Doug Ferguson looks at how the six players who had five-shot leads after 36 holes finished at Augusta National. SENT.

GLF--Masters-High Fashion — The Masters has become a fashion showcase for the golf world over the past few years, with apparel companies unveiling Masters-inspired collections that they hope will resonate with fans. Brands like Johnnie-O, Rhobak and Malbon offer unique designs without infringing on the Masters’ trademarks. By David Skretta. SENT.

GLF--Masters-Guide — A look at How to Watch the Masters, Who to Watch, Where to Watch and What to Watch.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text. Developing throughout the day.

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BKL--WNBA FREE AGENCY RDP

DESCRIPTION: Free agents can officially sign with WNBA teams beginning Saturday. The expansion Toronto Tempo have been busy with the addition of Brittney Sykes to Marina Mabrey in the backcourt. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text. Developing throughout the day.

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BKL--WNBA DRAFT-CBA

DESCRIPTION: The WNBA rookie class is seeing a massive bump in salary thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement. The top pick Monday night for the draft will make $500,000, with the second and third picks also making over $430,000. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. 550 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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ATH--PAT’S RUN-TILLMAN SCHOLARS

DESCRIPTION: Pat’s Run began as a tribute to Pat Tillman, the former NFL player who was killed in action as an Army Ranger. The people working the gates at the 4.2-kilometer race are Tillman Scholars, current or former students who epitomize the ideals Tillman exhibited. By John Marshall. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-BRISTOL PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Seven races into the 2026 NASCAR season, drivers seem split over the impact of the resurrected Chase for the Cup championship format on racing behavior. There have been the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018, which supports some who believe drivers are racing more carefully with the points standings now solely determining the 16-driver field that will race for the championship. Others aren’t so sure. By Nate Ryan. Text, photos. With CAR--NASCAR-Bristol-Qualifying. Eds: Developing from practice that begins at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--FRENCH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Auxerre meets fellow struggler Nantes and European-chasing Rennes hosts Angers in Ligue 1.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 6:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--JAPAN-US

DESCRIPTION: Sophia Smith and Tierna Davidson return to the U.S. women’s national team, which plays the first of three matches against Japan on Saturday. 400 words. Game starts at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BOX--FURY-MAKHMUDOV

DESCRIPTION: Tyson Fury makes his latest comeback in heavyweight bout against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 6:45 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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RGU--WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS

DESCRIPTION: First round begins with France vs. Italy, England vs. Ireland and Wales vs. Scotland.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 6:54 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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MMA--UFC 327

DESCRIPTION: Second-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka faces No. 3 Carlos Ulberg in a light heavyweight bout.

UPCOMING: By 04/11/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA-LAST DAY

The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided

SUMMARY: Sunday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and exactly zero playoff and postseason matchups have been decided so far. There are 10 teams that are locked into specific seeds in the Eastern and Western Conferences. There are 10 other teams that know their seasons will end on Sunday. And 10 more teams still have some level of uncertainty going into the final day of the six-month grind that precedes the NBA postseason.

WORDS: 831 - MOVED: 04/11/2026 1:22 p.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:48582c8ee6018c02257b0fa4b2e7ee46&mediaType=text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

SUMMARY: Arsenal’s Premier League title bid has been hit by a stunning 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth. The league leader blew the chance to move 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester City. The Gunners have lost for the third time in four games in all competitions. Alex Scott struck a 74th-minute winner in London to pile pressure on Arsenal ahead of next week’s top-of-the-table clash at City. Arteta’s team has played two more games than City. City travels to Chelsea on Sunday and could close the gap to six points.

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 04/11/2026 12:19 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:ca27b5da2f08b990b83e507ff2966558&mediaType=text

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GLF--MASTERS-BIG LEADS

Rory McIlroy has a big lead at the Masters after 36 holes. It usually ends well

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy has a record six-shot lead after 36 holes in the Masters. The previous mark of five shots was shared by six players and it usually ended well. Harry “Lighthorse” Cooper was the only player with a 36-hole lead of five shots who did not win. Here’s a look at what happened to the six players who held such a big lead going into the final two rounds at the Masters.

WORDS: 697 - MOVED: 04/11/2026 11:56 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:6ce6671a4736551eb0b30853eb5ef80a&mediaType=text

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI’S STREAK

Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki’s Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player. The Los Angeles Dodgers star singled in the fifth inning against Kumar Rocker of the Texas Rangers, extending his streak to 44 games. Suzuki reached base in 43 consecutive games in 2009 with the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani has said he admired Suzuki while growing up. Ohtani is tied for the fifth-longest on-base streak in Dodger franchise history. He finished the night with an intentional walk and a strikeout.

WORDS: 294 - MOVED: 04/11/2026 1:54 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

GLF--Masters: Coverage from Tthe final round of the Masters.