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BKC--ACC MEETINGS-DUKE-AMAZON

DESCRIPTION: AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — ACC commissioner Jim Phillips praised Duke for landing an “innovative” TV deal with Amazon Prime.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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SOF--NCAA REGIONAL PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas aims to repeat as national softball champions, but the Longhorns face a tough and unpredictable field in the NCAA Championships. Texas, the No. 2 seed, opens against Wagner in the Austin Regional. Alabama holds the No. 1 seed, while Oklahoma, the SEC champion, is seeded third. By Cliff Brunt. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

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RAC--PREAKNESS-RUSSELL

DESCRIPTION: Fresh off Cherie DeVaux becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Brittany Russell has the chance to make more horse racing history in the Preakness. Russell could complete the Triple Crown for female trainers if Taj Mahal can get the job done Saturday. Husband Sheldon riding and the race taking place at their home track at Laurel Park only adds to the experience for the Russell family. By Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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US-PHILANTHROPY-GLOBAL-CITIZEN

DESCRIPTION: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to participate in the global summit, hosted by Global Citizen, which is producing this summer’s World Cup halftime show.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

HKN--AVALANCHE ADVANCE

DESCRIPTION: DENVER —- The Colorado Avalanche are off to their eighth Western Conference final since moving to Denver before the 1995-96 season. They await the winner of Vegas-Anaheim. By Pat Graham. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--HURRICANES-ANDERSEN

DESCRIPTION: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen has been elite in net through the team’s 8-0 start in the playoffs. By Aaron Beard. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--CANADIENS-SABRES

DESCRIPTION: BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of their NHL second-round playoff series. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 11:30 p.m. EDT

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HKN--GOLDEN KNIGHTS-DUCKS

DESCRIPTION: ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Vegas Golden Knights can advance to another Western Conference finals with a victory in Game 6 against the upstart Anaheim Ducks. By Greg Beacham. 400 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 12:30 a.m. EDT

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BBC--BUS DRIVING BUDDIES

DESCRIPTION: Jackie McCloud is a great teammate. After wins, he’s on the field hooting and hollering in the team huddle and doing celebratory belly-bumps with players at the end of the handshake line. He even was in the dogpile a couple years ago when the Wildcats clinched a spot in the College World Series for the first time. He’s a confidant, a spiritual leader, a motivator. He also has been the Wildcats’ bus driver for 17 years and, at 74, has no plans to retire. By Eric Olson. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--SPANISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: MADRID -- Real Madrid hosts last-place Oviedo in the Spanish league.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 5:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The PGA Championship begins at Aronimink, a course that last hosted a major in 1962. Masters champion Rory McIlroy gets an early start, while Scottie Scheffler is in the afternoon. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 800 words, photos

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION: The NFL releases its schedule for the 2026 season, which will include nine games played outside the U.S. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. Text, photos. Release scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE-TEAM-REVEALS

DESCRIPTION: NFL teams roll out their own individual takes Thursday night detailing their 2026 schedule with each trying to outdo the year before. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker.

UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--WILD-AVALANCHE

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

SUMMARY: Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Kulak capped a wild comeback for the Avalanche, who trailed 3-0 midway through the second period. Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96. The Avalanche will face the winner of Vegas and Anaheim. The Golden Knights lead that series 3-2. With Minnesota up 3-1, Jack Drury scored with 3:33 remaining to set the stage for MacKinnon’s goal with 1:23 left. In overtime, Martin Necas took the puck, glided behind the net and back out front, where he found an open Kulak.

WORDS: 656 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 12:51 a.m. EDT

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BBO--GIANTS-DODGERS

Ohtani throws 7 scoreless innings as Dodgers beat Giants 4-0 to end 4-game losing streak

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers snapped a four-game skid with Ohtani on the mound and not in the lineup as the designated hitter. Ohtani struck out eight and walked two, lowering his ERA to 0.82. Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers in the third inning, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. They added two more runs in the fourth. The Giants’ three-game winning streak ended. San Francisco starter Robbie Ray gave up four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.

WORDS: 375 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 12:37 a.m. EDT

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BKN--CAVALIERS-PISTONS

James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead

SUMMARY: James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Pistons led by 15 points in the first half and 103-94 with two-plus minutes left. The Cavs rallied and pulled into a 103-all tie on Evan Mobley’s free throws with 45.2 seconds left. Cleveland went on a 13-0 run and held Detroit scoreless for five minutes from late in fourth quarter to midway through overtime.

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BBO--BRAVES-30 WINS

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It’s all added up to being the first team in the majors to 30 victories. The Braves improved MLB’s top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Mike Yastrzemski came the bench to contribute a pinch-hit double that drove in the tie-breaking run, and jack-of-all-trades Mauricio Dubón followed with a two-run homer into the Chicago bullpen that finished off the Cubs. This team is threatening to run away with the NL East before the calendar turns to summer.

WORDS: 575 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 11:14 p.m. EDT

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SOC--MLS-INTER MIAMI-CINCINNATI

Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

SUMMARY: Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road winning streak to seven. It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals. Mateo Silvetti evened it at 3-3 in the 79th minute after coming on as a substitute. Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Evander scored for Cincinnati. It is the first time in 64 matches since Pat Noonan became coach in 2023 it lost when it had the lead after 75 minutes.

WORDS: 327 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 10:24 p.m. EDT

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FBN--DOLPHINS-ACHANE

Dolphins, running back De’Von Achane agree to a 4-year, $64 million extension, AP source says

SUMMARY: A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the extension. The contract includes $32 million guaranteed. It was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Achane rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards on 238 carries in 2025 and led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection. The rebuilding Dolphins made clear they wanted to hold on to Achane.

WORDS: 380 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 10:13 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ROCKIES-UNASSISTED-DOUBLE-PLAY

Rockies’ Jake McCarthy becomes first left fielder since 2013 to record unassisted double play

SUMMARY: Jake McCarthy recorded the first unassisted double play by a left fielder in the big leagues since 2013, accomplishing the feat for the Colorado Rockies against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. McCarthy charged in on a sinking line drive from Bryan Reynolds, catching the ball on a full sprint for the second out of the first inning. Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz — who started on second base — was near third when McCarthy made the catch, so the 28-year-old continued to jog toward the infield, stepping on second for the final out.

WORDS: 133 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 9:47 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-WORLD CUP-VISAS

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter US

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States. The department imposed the bond requirement last year for countries that it said had high rates of people overstaying their visas and other security issues. Travelers from 50 countries are required to pay the new bond, and five of those countries have qualified for the World Cup. Citizens from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who have purchased tickets from FIFA are now exempt from the bond requirement.

WORDS: 731 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 8:20 p.m. EDT

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HKN--FACEOFF

Canadiens-Sabres Game 5 and Golden Knights-Ducks Game 6 test experience vs. youth

SUMMARY: More than two decades removed from coaching a team to the Stanley Cup, John Tortorella isn’t sure if youth or experience is better in the NHL playoffs. His seasoned Vegas Golden Knights lead the new-to-this Anaheim Ducks 3-2 going into another test of that question in Game 6 back in Southern California on Thursday night. The Buffalo Sabres have far less experience this time of year than the Montreal Canadiens, and those teams are all tied up going into their Game 5 in Western New York.

WORDS: 868 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 7:03 p.m. EDT

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HKW--PWHL-EXPANSION

PWHL adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, with 1 more coming to reach 12

SUMMARY: The PWHL delivered a double-shot of expansion news by announcing it is bringing women’s pro hockey to the distinctly different markets of Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario. In growing to 11 teams, there’s one more addition still to come to make it an even dozen for a league preparing to double in size since launching in 2024. The Las Vegas team will be formally introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, with Hamilton to follow on Thursday. Las Vegas forges new ground by introducing the PWHL to the U.S. southwest, a year after the league expanded into the Pacific Northwest by adding Seattle and Vancouver.

WORDS: 912 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 6:57 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL-ROONEY RULE-SUBPOENA

Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule

SUMMARY: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and attorney Ted Ullyot on Wednesday. The Rooney Rule requires teams to interview at least two minority candidates for head coach, general manager and coordinator positions. At least one minority candidate must be interviewed for the quarterbacks coach position. Uthmeier sent his first letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in March saying the rule amounts to “blatant race and sex discrimination.”

WORDS: 772 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 6:27 p.m. EDT

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BKN--DRAFT COMBINE

Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Wilson wait to see who goes first in the NBA draft

SUMMARY: Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson are considered potential stars and a clear cut above the rest in a loaded NBA draft class. What remains to be seen is the order they will be taken. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 pick for the first time since they drafted John Wall in 2010. Utah, Memphis and Chicago round out the top four. Dybantsa said at Wednesday’s draft combine that being selected first “would just mean that all my hard work is paying off.” Boozer says he’s most concerned with how he fits with the team that drafts him.

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Manchester City keeps the pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace

SUMMARY: The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the standings back to two points after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. With two rounds of the season to go it means Arsenal will have to wait another week at least to be confirmed champion. Mikel Arteta’s team plays relegated Burnley on Monday and a victory would leave City needing to beat Bournemouth 24 hours later to take the title race into the final day of the season.

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE

NFL sends 49ers back to Mexico City in Week 11 after Melbourne opener on 9-game international slate

SUMMARY: The San Francisco 49ers will bookend the NFL’s largest ever international slate by playing the 2026 season opener in Melbourne against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams and facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 in Mexico City. The 49ers will be the road team for the Thursday night game on Sept. 10 against the Rams. That will actually take place Friday morning in Melbourne. The 49ers will be the home team in Mexico City for a Sunday night game on Nov. 22 to face the Vikings. The NFL has a record nine games scheduled outside the U.S.

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MMA--ROUSEY’S RETURN

Ronda Rousey is back in MMA with support and structure she lacked earlier in her trailblazing career

SUMMARY: Ronda Rousey is returning to mixed martial arts nearly a decade after she left at the peak of her fame and nadir of her personal happiness with the sport. This time around, the former UFC champion has a cadre of top-notch coaches and support staff, a world-class training setup and full mental support. That’s noteworthy because Rousey became arguably the most famous athlete in women’s combat sports history despite having a fraction of the coaching help and outside-the-cage structure given to many top fighters. Under new trainer Ricky Lundell, Rousey has enjoyed a transformative training camp before she faces Gina Carano.

WORDS: 984 - MOVED: 05/13/2026 5:20 p.m. EDT

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FBN--ROONEY RULE-EXPLAINER

The NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. What does it do?

SUMMARY: The NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. The rule was established in 2003 in hopes of encouraging teams to hire more minority coaches. The Rooney Rule has been expanded several times over the years and now extends to searches for general managers, coordinators and quarterback coaches. Critics argue it has led to too many token interviews, designed to check off a box rather than providing a real shot at a job.

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FBN--NFL-NETFLIX

From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029

SUMMARY: Netflix has expanded its inventory of NFL games and will have a season-long presence with the league under a new deal announced Wednesday. The streaming service will have five regular-season games as well as the NFL Honors through 2029. It had been carrying two games on Christmas Day since 2024. The announcement was made during its upfront presentation to advertisers. Netflix will air a Week 1 game, one on Thanksgiving Eve, two on Christmas Day and a 1 p.m. ET contest on the Saturday of the final week of the regular season.

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-SHATTUCK

Braden Shattuck keep his day job teaching golf before playing in the PGA Championship

SUMMARY: Braden Shattuck is the PGA director of instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club and he’s also in the field for the PGA Championship at nearby Aronimink. He had to fulfill his teaching duties on Wednesday before changing courses for at least nine holes of practice ahead of Thursday’s opening round. Shattuck earned his spot in the PGA Championship by finishing eighth in April’s PGA Professional Championship. He is one of 20 golf professionals in the 156-man field. He was raised in suburban Philadelphia and is a fan favorite at Aronimink. He overcame a 2019 car accident that led to physical and mental health struggles.

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BKC--WAGNER-MCGRADY

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady taking role as strategic adviser for Wagner College basketball

SUMMARY: Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is taking a position as a strategic adviser to the men’s basketball coach at Wagner College, where his son plans to play. The school in New York City said Wednesday that McGrady will advise the college on the development of name, image and likeness investment, along with marketing and player development. McGrady — who didn’t play college basketball — won’t take a salary in his position under coach Dwan McMillan. McGrady’s son, Laymen, is joining the Seahawks after spending last season at Oral Roberts. McGrady was a seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA scoring champion.

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BKN--KNICKS PREPARE

OG Anunoby is still not ready to practice fully, but the New York Knicks have time to wait

SUMMARY: OG Anunoby could only participate in some parts of practice when the New York Knicks returned to work Wednesday. With at least a few more days before the Knicks would start the Eastern Conference finals, they can be patient with his recovery from a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the last two games of their second-round sweep of Philadelphia. Coach Mike Brown said the starting forward did some things, though not when the Knicks went full speed. The Knicks don’t know how soon they will need Anunoby. Game 1 against Detroit or Cleveland could be Sunday, though the series might not begin until next week.

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HKN--CALDER TROPHY-SCHAEFER

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is the unanimous Calder Trophy choice as NHL rookie of the year

SUMMARY: Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year. It was unanimous, with Schaefer receiving all 198 first-place votes. The No. 1 pick in the draft was the front-runner for the award all season. Schaefer scored 23 goals to tie Brian Leetch’s record for the most by a rookie defenseman and finished with 59 points. The 18-year-old became the face of the Islanders franchise and helped them make a playoff push before falling short in the final couple of weeks. Montreal’s Ivan Demidov was second and Anaheim’s Bennett Sennecke third in voting.

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HKN--MAPLE LEAFS-BERUBE FIRED

Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after two seasons, last-place finish in Atlantic Division

SUMMARY: The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired coach Craig Berube after he guided the team to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division this season. The move ended Berube’s two-year run with the Maple Leafs. He helped the club to a 108-point campaign in his first season as coach, but Toronto struggled mightily in 2025-26. New general manager John Chayka called Wednesday’s move “an opportunity for a fresh start” rather than an evaluation of Berube. Berube went 84-62-18 with Toronto, but the Maple Leafs were just 32-36-14 this season. The drop in points from 108 to 78 was the team’s largest year-over-year points decline.

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see the PGA Championship differently because of their fathers

SUMMARY: For a golf world that tends to view the PGA Championship as the fourth of the four majors, Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see it differently. What makes the PGA Championship stand out is the 20 club pros who get a spot in the field. Both Young’s and Thomas’ fathers are golf professionals and longtime members of the PGA of America. Thomas is a two-time PGA champion. Young is No. 3 in the world and among the favorites this week at Aronimink. They face the strongest field of the four majors when it gets started on Thursday outside of Philadelphia.

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CAR--INDYCAR-INDY 500-SELLOUT

Indianapolis 500 officials are expecting a 2nd straight race-day sellout, and 3rd time in 10 years

SUMMARY: Officials say reserved seating for this year’s Indianapolis 500, the world’s largest single-day sporting event, will be sold out. Official attendance figures for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” aren’t announced. But there are an estimated 275,000 grandstand seats around the 2.5-mile oval and the total crowd, which includes general admission tickets on the infield, reaches an estimated 350,000. Race organizers say they believe the final reserved seats for the May 24 race would be sold later Tuesday, marking the second straight year and the third time since 2016 that the grandstands will be full.

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