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UPCOMING

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SOC--WCUP-SENEGAL-UNITED STATES

DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The United States men’s national soccer team faces Senegal in a tuneup for the World Cup. It’s the first time the U.S. team has played together since the team was chosen. By Steve Reed. 300 words, photos. Game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 3:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN-NBA FINALS COVERAGE

1. WITH: BKN-NBA FINALS--KNICKS

2. DESCRIPTION: When the New York Knicks refused to hang a banner after beating San Antonio for the NBA Cup title, it was because they were waiting to celebrate something bigger. They can only get it with another victory over the Spurs, the same team that stopped them last time they played in the NBA Finals in 1999.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKN-NBA FINALS-SPURS POPOVICH

5. DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO -- One of the first things Victor Wembanyama wanted to do after the San Antonio Spurs won the Western Conference title was to call his first NBA coach -- Gregg Popovich. Make no mistake, more than a year and a half after Popovich had a stroke that essentially ended his coaching career, he still looms large over the Spurs. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

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GLF--COLONIAL

DESCRIPTION: Eric Cole goes into the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial with the 37-year-old leading by one and seeking his first PGA Tour win. Reigning U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun is among 10 players within three strokes. By Stephen Hawkins. 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--WCUP-OFFICIATING

DESCRIPTION: FIFA is promising to crack down on players wasting time during matches at the World Cup, plus says it won’t hesitate to hand out red cards to those who go too far in disparaging opponents on the fields. By Tim Reynolds. Text, photos at 6 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: Soo Bin Joo takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the ShopRite LPGA as she goes for her first LPGA victory. Upcoming: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-NASHVILLE

DESCRIPTION: Denny Hamlin starts on the pole Sunday night at the Cracker Barrel 400 looking for his first Cup Series win on the concrete track at the Nashville Superspeedway. By Teresa M. Walker.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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HKO--MEMORIAL CUP

DESCRIPTION: KELOWNA, British Columbia — The Everett Silvertips face the Kitchener Rangers in the Memorial Cup final in a bid to become the fourth U.S. franchise to win the junior hockey championship. 300 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOF--NCAA-WCWS

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the Women’s College World Series games in Oklahoma City. 200-300 words per game: Nebraska vs. Texas, 3 p.m. ET. Texas Tech vs. UCLA, 7 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 05/31/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open

SUMMARY: There will be a first-time women’s champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders. Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, reached the quarterfinals by defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek. Kostyuk will face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina next, ensuring an Ukrainian woman will be in the semifinals for the first time in the professional era. Svitolina rallied past Belinda Bencic to advance. None of the remaining players have won the trophy in Paris before. Kostyuk extended her winning streak on clay to 16 matches.

WORDS: 823 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 1:25 p.m. EDT

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CYC--GIRO D’ITALIA

Jonas Vingegaard wins Giro d’Italia to become the eighth male rider to win all three Grand Tours

SUMMARY: Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has won the Giro d’Italia. He is the eighth male rider to win all three Grand Tours. Vingegaard, who rides for Team Visma-Lease a Bike, ended the three-week race with an overall advantage of 5 minutes, 22 seconds over second-place Felix Gall. Jai Hindley finished third, 6:25 behind. Vingegaard won the Tour de France in 2022 and ’23 and last year clinched his first Spanish Vuelta title. The largely processional final Giro stage, that ended with eight laps through Rome, was won by Jonathan Milan.

WORDS: 279 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 1:22 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN-SABALENKA-OSAKA

Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women’s night match at the French Open in 3 years

SUMMARY: The high-profile fourth-round matchup between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women’s night match at the French Open in three years. Roland Garros organizers have been criticized for scheduling only men’s matches under the lights in recent years. Organizers have said they are under pressure from TV broadcasters and that women’s best-of-three set matches are too short compared to the best-of-five format for men. It will be only the fifth women’s match in the five years since the night sessions were introduced in Paris. The last women’s match at night also involved Sabalenka when she beat Sloane Stephens in 2023.

WORDS: 252 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 1:15 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-ARGENTINA ARRIVES

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

SUMMARY: Argentina has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, to prepare for its World Cup title defense. The team landed on Sunday after an 11-hour flight from Buenos Aires. Their first match is against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium. The plane they arrived in featured special livery celebrating Argentina’s World Cup history, including Messi’s iconic No. 10 on the tail. Argentina is the first of four teams making their base camp in the Kansas City metro to arrive. England, the Netherlands and Algeria are due this week. The team plans light training Sunday before a workout Monday. Argentina will play friendlies against Honduras and Iceland before the World Cup.

WORDS: 536 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 1:11 p.m. EDT

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HKO--WORLDS

Norway stuns Canada in OT in bronze medal game to win its first ice hockey worlds medal

SUMMARY: Norway stunned Canada 3-2 in overtime to win its first medal at the ice hockey world championship. Noah Steen scored the winner 3:32 into the extra period. Norway’s best previous result was fourth place in 1951. Canada was down 2-0 and pulled netminder Jet Greaves. Robert Thomas scored with 1:16 left in the final period. With eight seconds to go, Thomas tied it at 2-2, forcing overtime. Earlier, Emilio Pettersen and Stian Solberg scored for Norway. Canada had to settle for the bronze medal game after losing to Finland in the semifinals.

WORDS: 305 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 12:41 p.m. EDT

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SOC--PSG-WHAT NEXT

PSG is targeting a Champions League threepeat. So how do you make the best better?

SUMMARY: After going back-to-back in the Champions League, the next target for Paris Saint-Germain is the threepeat. The French team, built with Qatari riches and styled by a Spanish perfectionist, looks capable of setting all kinds of records in European club soccer’s biggest competition. And after triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout against Arsenal in Saturday’s final, there is no indication that PSG is ready to relinquish its position of dominance. Those words will ring ominously around Europe. When Qatar-backed PSG goes to the market, it goes hard.

WORDS: 1236 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 12:21 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-HART

Carter Hart’s highly scrutinzed comeback has arrived at the Stanley Cup Final with Vegas

SUMMARY: The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final, largely thanks to goalie Carter Hart. He’s been a key player in their quest for a second championship in four years. Hart’s performance has been stellar, but his presence is divisive. He was acquitted of sexual assault charges last July, and the NHL reinstated him. Despite initial struggles and an injury, Hart has excelled under coach John Tortorella. He’s now a Conn Smythe Trophy candidate. The series at Carolina opens Tuesday.

WORDS: 1174 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 12:34 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes

SUMMARY: The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in a Stanley Cup Final between teams that have gotten this far with plenty of depth, speed and experience. Carolina is all about possessing and shooting the puck and suffocating opponents, while Vegas has made a high-scoring run to the final. The Hurricanes lost just once in 13 playoff games through the first three rounds. The Golden Knights have won 19 of 24 since a late-season coaching change from Bruce Cassidy to John Tortorella. Game 1 is Tuesday night in Raleigh.

WORDS: 741 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 11:08 a.m. EDT

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-COACH MATCHUP

DESCRIPTION: John Tortorella’s first season as an NHL assistant coach was Rod Brind’Amour’s first as a player. Twelve years apart in age and even further in experience, Tortorella and Brind’Amour are far more alike as coaches than they are different. Tortorella’s Vegas Golden Knights face Brind’Amour’s Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

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REL--MEXICO-SOCCER JERSEYS

Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup

SUMMARY: It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders. His latest collection is called “Calados del Alma” or “Cutouts of the Soul.” It draws inspiration from ancient Mexican beliefs and papel picado, the delicate cut-paper ornaments commonly used during local celebrations and holidays.

WORDS: 618 - MOVED: 05/31/2026 2:01 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

—TEN--French Open

—US--World Cup-Extended Hours-Bars

—SOC--WCup-Germany

—US--Muhammad Ali Anniversary