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UPCOMING

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GLF--MASTERS

GLF--Masters -- Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young are tied for the lead at the Masters heading into Sunday’s final round. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Text, photos.

GLF--Masters-The Latest. News updates from August National.

— Other separates on merit

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

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CAR--NASCAR-BRISTOL

DESCRIPTION: NASCAR’s short-track swing continues at Bristol Motor Speedway, and defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson is seeking to end a 31-race winless streak with his first victory of the season. Larson dominated at Bristol a year ago. By Nate Ryan. Text, photos. Race begins at 3 p.m. Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 04/12/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--FRENCH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Lyon and Lille are in action in Ligue 1 with both sides chasing a Champions League place. Lille goes to Toulouse and Lyon hosts Lorient. By Jerome Pugmire.

UPCOMING: By 04/12/2026 6:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA-MATCHUPS SET

DESCRIPTION: The matchups for the NBA’s play-in tournament and four of the first-round matchups are set. A look at the final day of the regular season and what comes next. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos. To move by 9 p.m. EDT, will be updated after late games.

UPCOMING: By 04/12/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea

SUMMARY: Manchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola’s team moved to within six points of leader Arsenal ahead of next weekend’s top of the table clash. City also has a game in hand. Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku all scored in a blistering second-half performance at Stamford Bridge as City took full advantage of Arsenal’s shock defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

WORDS: 695 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 1:44 p.m. EDT

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BBO--OBIT-GARNER

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros’ first World Series team, dies at 76

SUMMARY: Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76. Garner’s family issued a statement Sunday saying Garner had died Saturday after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Nicknamed “Scrap Iron” for his blue-collar approach to the game, Garner had a 16-year playing career with the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

WORDS: 509 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 1:29 p.m. EDT

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TEN--MONTE CARLO MASTERS

Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking

SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival. Four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner met seven-time major winner Alcaraz in their ninth final on Sunday in what is often called the “Sincaraz” rivalry. Sinner trimmed Alcaraz’s head-to-head lead to 10-7 in clinching his 27th career title overall. Sinner dropped to his knees and jogged over to celebrate with his box.

WORDS: 400 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 1:11 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PLAYOFFS-THINGS TO KNOW

The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned

SUMMARY: The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries. They’re not the only perennial contender to miss the playoffs, either, with the Buffalo Sabres among half dozen or more newcomers. The Colorado Avalanche have been dominant since October and go in as the favorite after clinching the best regular-season record in the NHL. That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds, and it’s anyone’s guess who comes out of the East as well as the West.

WORDS: 847 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 12:29 p.m. EDT

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BKL--SKY-SPARKS TRADE

Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

SUMMARY: The Chicago Sky have acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins. Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season. The Sky had given Atkins the franchise tag earlier this week. Chicago originally acquired her last February and she averaged 13.1 points in 34 games last season.

WORDS: 318 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 12:14 p.m. EDT

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GLF--MASTERS-GARCIA’S ANTICS

Garcia breaks driver in frustration at Masters, then carries Rahm’s clubs in eventful early pairing

SUMMARY: Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters. Garcia lost it on the second tee box after an opening bogey, slamming his club into the turf twice, then took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it. That left the head of his driver dangling from the shaft, and Garcia reached over and yanked it off completely. According to club officials, Geoff Yang in his role as chairman of the competitions committee spoke to Garcia on the fourth tee and issued the code of conduct warning.

WORDS: 469 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 11:53 a.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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BKL--WNBA FREE AGENCY ROUNDUP

All-Star Gabby Williams joins Golden State Valkyries on multiyear deal in Day 2 of WNBA free agency

SUMMARY: The Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State. Williams averaged a career-high 11.6 points and 4.2 assists and led the league in steals with 2.3 per game for Seattle last season. That effort earned the 29-year-old an All-Star appearance for the first time in her career. She also was a member of the league’s All-Defensive First Team. The Valkyries had a stellar season in their first year, making the playoffs — the first time an expansion team had done that.

WORDS: 272 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 11:44 a.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA-PLAYOFF CHASE-GUIDE

The NBA’s playoff push for this season has hit its final day. Here’s a look at what’s happening

SUMMARY: The final day of the NBA regular season is here. There are 30 teams and all those clubs fall into one of three 10-team groups right now. Fans of Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Houston, Minnesota, Phoenix, Golden State, Detroit, Boston, New York and Cleveland, go ahead and relax. Your team’s seed is all set. Fans of Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland, the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta, Toronto, Orlando, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Miami, prepare yourselves. Your team still has things to play for. Fans of Milwaukee, Chicago, Brooklyn, Indiana, Washington, New Orleans, Memphis, Dallas, Sacramento and Utah, enjoy the season finales.

WORDS: 1259 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 9:26 a.m. EDT

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MMA--UFC 327

Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327

SUMMARY: Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee ruin the opportunity he earned at UFC 327 on Saturday night. With President Donald Trump sitting cageside, Ulberg delivered a perfect left hook to Jiri Prochazka’s chin and won the undisputed light heavyweight belt with a knockout at the 3:45 mark of the first round. The matchup was made after former champion Alex Pereira vacated the belt to move up and challenge for the interim heavyweight crown at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, on what will be Trump’s 80th birthday.

WORDS: 701 - MOVED: 04/12/2026 7:36 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBN--NFL DRAFT-NO 1 QBs IMPACT

Recent history shows that quarterbacks taken first overall often face challenges. Only Eli Manning has won a Super Bowl with his original team this century.

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BKN--NBA-PLAY-IN PREVIEW

A preview of the NBA’s four play-in games, with the tournament starting Tuesday.

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HKN--AWARDS WATCH

Who should win each of the NHL’s annual regular season awards, from the Hart Trophy for MVP to the Jack Adams for coach of the year.