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UPCOMING

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BKL--ACES-A’JA’S LEGACY

DESCRIPTION: A’ja Wilson is looking to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their fourth title in five years. With a new super-max contract in hand, the four-time league MVP feels ready for the challenge. With file photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKW--UCONN-AURIEMMA

DESCRIPTION: UConn coach Geno Auriemma has an offseason availability with the media six weeks after his confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley at the Final Four. Text, file photos. Developing from 1 p.m. ET availability.

UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

1. WITH: HKN--FLYERS-HURRICANES

2. DESCRIPTION: The Carolina Hurricanes look for a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. By Aaron Beard. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: HKN--SHOOTOUT SURPRISE

5. DESCRIPTION: DENVER -- Two of the NHL’s best defenses and a pair of the game’s ironfisted goaltenders are squaring off in Round 2, promising a paucity of pucks will reach the net. Not in Game 1. Fourteen players scored Sunday night, Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood gave up a half dozen goals — one more than he allowed in his team’s sweep of the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 — yet, the Avalanche prevailed 9-6 after Jesper Wallstedt surrendered a career-high eight goals before an empty-netter completed the madness. By Arnie Stapleton. 600 words, photos by 5 p.m. ET.

6. SENT: By 05/04/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

8. DESCRIPTION: The Colorado Avalanche beating the Minnesota Wild in a 9-6 game that included 14 goals scored with a goaltender in net is an anomaly in playoff hockey, especially at the start of a series. But it is also a sign of how the sport is being played now, with coaches letting skilled players take more chances and netminders often getting hung out to dry. By Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

9. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: HKN--DUCKS-GOLDEN KNIGHTS

11. DESCRIPTION: The Anaheim Ducks visit the Vegas Golden Knights in the first game of their second-round playoff series. Game scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.

12. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 11:59 p.m. EDT

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BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

13. WITH: BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

14. DESCRIPTION: BKN--Lakers-Thunder Preview OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a Western Conference semifinals showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Lakers have long-term history on their side, the Thunder, led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are seeking their second straight NBA title. The Lakers, with LeBron James still performing at a high level, are aware of the Thunder’s talent — Oklahoma City swept the regular-season series 4-0. Lakers guard Luka Doncic hamstring injury has left the scoring champion’s status uncertain. Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams is improving from a hamstring injury, but he also has not been declared ready. By Cliff Brunt. 750 words, with photos.

15. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

16. WITH: BKN--76ERS-KNICKS

17. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EDT.

18. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

19. WITH: BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-SPURS

20. DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves open their second-round series. 400 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EDT. — Separates on merit

21. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

22. WITH: BKN-CAVALIERS-ALLEN

23. DESCRIPTION: In his first Game 7, Jarrett Allen delivers a 22-point, 19-rebound night to help Cavs advance

24. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

25. WITH: BKN-CAVALIERS-PISTONS PREVIEW

26. DESCRIPTION: The top-seeded Pistons host the Cavaliers Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series after both teams were challenged in the first round of the postseason. By Joe Reedy

27. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

28. WITH: BKN-LAKERS-THUNDER PREVIEW

29. DESCRIPTION: LeBron James leads the Lakers into OKC Tuesdya night to square off the reigning NBA champion Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round series. By Cliff Brunt

30. UPCOMING: By 05/04/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--MAVERICKS-UJIRI

Mavericks hire former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as president and alternate governor

SUMMARY: The Dallas Mavericks have hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor. Ujiri was in charge of the Raptors when they acquired Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs and won the 2018-19 NBA title in Leonard’s only season with Toronto. The 55-year-old Ujiri replaces Nico Harrison, who was fired as general manager in November. That was nine months after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that ended up being a huge setback for the Mavericks.

WORDS: 655 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 1:23 p.m. EDT

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BBO--OBIT-STERLING

John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

SUMMARY: John Sterling, the theatrical New York Yankees radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls, has died, the team and radio station WFAN announced Monday. He was 87. Sterling had undergone heart bypass surgery this winter. After the procedure, he was attended by health care aides at his home in Edgewater, New Jersey. He had called 5,420 regular-season games plus 211 postseason games when he retired in April 2024 just after the season’s start. Sterling broadcast 5,060 consecutive games from September 1989 through July 2019. He came out of retirement to call Yankees games during the 2024 postseason.

WORDS: 867 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 1:00 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW

Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in Champions League final

SUMMARY: Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich take center stage on Wednesday for the second act of their Champions League semifinal after their 5-4 instant classic last week. Arsenal hosts Atletico Madrid on Tuesday with the score 1-1. The rewards for a semifinal victory are a place in the final on May 30 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

WORDS: 727 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 11:40 a.m. EDT

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HKN--SURPRISE SLUGFEST

A stunning 9-6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense-first series into a 15-goal frenzy

SUMMARY: The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild began their second-round playoff series with a surprising 9-6 shootout. Despite being known for strong defenses, the teams saw 14 players score in Game 1. Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood allowed six goals, while Minnesota’s Jesper Wallstedt gave up eight. Avalanche star Cale Makar scored twice, helping his team secure the win. Both teams promise to tighten their defenses for Game 2 on Tuesday. Players and coaches expressed surprise at the high-scoring game, emphasizing the need to adapt and improve defensively in the playoffs.

WORDS: 833 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 11:28 a.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-CADILLAC-US DEBUT

Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race

SUMMARY: From a round of golf with Scottie Scheffler to private dinners around Miami and a splashy event at Carbone, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team was everywhere as it made its United States racing debut. The American-owned team used the Miami Grand Prix as its homecoming. Its two cars were drenched in a bespoke livery, the merchandise tents were packed and the mood was festive as Americans finally have a team they can embrace. The trick now for Cadillac is persuading its new fan base to stick with the team as it makes a slow crawl through the F1 season.

WORDS: 828 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 10:57 a.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-GOLF COURSE-LAWSUIT

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

SUMMARY: A federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate. Federal District Court Judge Ana Reyes said during a remote hearing that she wasn’t going to issue a temporary restraining order just yet in the case brought by the DC Preservation League. She also told the National Park Service that it should first discuss any plans with government lawyers if it was going to cut down more than 10 trees. Monday’s hearing came after the plaintiff’s emergency petition seeking to stop work at the course, citing news reports that major renovations were to begin Monday.

WORDS: 355 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 10:45 a.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-SEATTLE-5 THINGS TO KNOW

Seattle to host World Cup games for the 1st time: 5 things to know about the Emerald City

SUMMARY: Few cities in North America can lay claim to better summer weather than Seattle, neatly nestled in the Pacific Northwest with sunny skies and little humidity after Memorial Day. But the Emerald City, which will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history, is a destination city for more reasons beyond its temperate climate.

WORDS: 437 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 10:21 a.m. EDT

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BKN--MAGIC-MOSLEY FIRED

Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after 5 seasons as coach, 3 first-round playoff appearances

SUMMARY: Jamahl Mosley has been fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It was Orlando’s third consecutive first-round playoff exit, and easily the most disappointing. Not only did the eighth-seeded Magic lose all three chances to upset the top-seeded Pistons, but one of those games saw Orlando have a 24-point second-half lead at home and still lose. That loss probably was the one that sealed Mosley’s fate.

WORDS: 859 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 10:03 a.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-ELLIOTT WINS AGAIN

Chase Elliott had never before won 2 Cup races this early in a NASCAR season

SUMMARY: Chase Elliott never before had won two Cup races this early in a NASCAR season. He won at Martinsville at the end of March and opened May with a trip to Victory Lane at Texas. The 1 1/2-mile Texas track is growing on Elliott after NASCAR’s most popular driver had not been much of a fan of the repave and reconfiguration done there nine years ago. The 2020 Cup champion has now won twice in the last three races there, and has 23 wins overall. Both of Elliott’s wins this year have been in 1-2 finishes ahead of Denny Hamlin.

WORDS: 736 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT

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BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL

Nearly half of Munetaka Murakami’s hits have been homers. It takes a lot to sustain that

SUMMARY: Munetaka Murakami is tied with Aaron Judge for the major league lead with 13 home runs. That accounts for nearly half of Murakami’s hits so far this season. The infielder for the White Sox has 14 singles and no doubles or triples. This type of all-or-nothing production would be quite rare if it continues for an entire season. So far, 48.1% of Murakami’s hits have been homers. The single-season record — among players who qualified for the batting title — is 46.8% by Barry Bonds. He did it during his famous 2001 season, when he slugged a record 73 home runs and had 156 hits.

WORDS: 679 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 9:31 a.m. EDT

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SOC--WREXHAM’S WAIT

Wrexham’s Premier League dream is on hold but its global fanbase can keep dreaming

WORDS: 1046 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 8:50 a.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-PEAK ELECTRICITY

Formula 1’s electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

SUMMARY: Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror. The Miami Grand Prix was the first under changes which slightly limited the role of the electrical power which has redefined racing this year. The president of the governing body, the FIA, said in Miami he wants traditional V8 engines back in a few years’ time. F1 started the year with some of the biggest changes in its 76-year history, headlined by a 50-50 split in power between a traditional engine and the onboard battery pack.

WORDS: 800 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 6:19 a.m. EDT

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HKN--DRAFT LOTTERY-HISTORY

Oilers, Islanders and Blackhawks have been among the biggest winners in the NHL lottery’s history

WORDS: 2064 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 6:10 a.m. EDT

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AS--KOREAS-WOMEN’S SOCCER

A North Korean women’s soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

SUMMARY: A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month. The South’s Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, said Monday that the Pyongyang-based club team is expected to face a Suwon team on May 20 in the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Champions League in Suwon. The ministry said the AFC notified South Korea’s soccer body that the team’s participation in Suwon had been confirmed. North Korea last sent athletes to South Korea in December 2018 for a table tennis event, continuing a period of diplomatic engagement highlighted by the participation of North Korean athletes at the Winter Olympics in the South earlier that year.

WORDS: 462 - MOVED: 05/04/2026 3:08 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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BKN--NBA POSTSEASON COVERAGE

Coverage of the NBA postseason.

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HKN--NHL POSTSEASON COVERAGE

Coverage of the NHL postseason.

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SOC--WCUP-KANSAS CITY-5 THINGS TO KNOW

5 Things to Know about Kansas City, a World Cup city, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with six games at the tournament. By Dave Skretta.

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ARSENAL-ATLETICO MADRID

Arsenal hosts Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals. The first leg finished 1-1.

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