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UPCOMING

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GLF--US OPEN-CLARK COMES THROUGH

DESCRIPTION: SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Wyndham Clark’s second U.S. Open victory will be remembered for the cheers when he missed shots that came from a New York crowd that largely came to Long Island to watch him lose. By Eddie Pells.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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TEN--WIMBLEDON-GUIDE

DESCRIPTION: Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, starts next Monday on the manicured lawns of the All England Club. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s competition. By Ken Maguire. 700 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL

DESCRIPTION: Shohei Ohtani is having perhaps his best season yet on the mound, but he remains a long shot for a Cy Young Award. By Baseball Writer Noah Trister. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--WORLD CUP COVERAGE

SOC--WCUP-NORWAY-SENEGAL

DESCRIPTION: Norway plays Senegal in Group 8. By Ronald Blum. 300 words, photos, starts 8 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-SCOTLAND FANS-LOANDEPOT

DESCRIPTION: MIAMI -- The Tartan Army is continuing its takeover of MLB parks during Scotland’s World Cup run, this time marching around the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot park ahead of their team’s match against Brazil on Wednesday. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 600 words, photo.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT

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WITH: SOC--WCUP-JORDAN-ALGERIA

DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jordan plays Algeria in a Group J match after both teams lost their opening match. By Josh Dubow. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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HKO--HALL OF FAME

DESCRIPTION: The Hockey Hall of Fame induction class of 2026 is revealed. Patrice Bergeron headlines the first-time eligible candidates, with Carey Price, Keith Tkachuk and Rod Brind’Amour among the other possibilities. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA DRAFT PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are three top options in the NBA draft, with a group of good guards behind them. The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night in Brooklyn.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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BBC--CWS FINALS

DESCRIPTION: OMAHA, Neb. — Oklahoma and North Carolina meet in a winner-take-all Game 3 in the College World Series finals. The Sooners are looking for their third national championship in baseball and the Tar Heels for their first. By Eric Olson, photos. Game starts 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/22/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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GLF--US OPEN-CROWD

Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose

SUMMARY: Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!” He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.S. Open title in four years, avoiding the worst collapse in tournament history after his six-stroke lead dwindled to one. New York loves a winner, but the one these fans really wanted to see on Sunday was Scottie Scheffler, who was chasing the career Grand Slam, or Sam Burns, who lost by a stroke. Not Clark.

WORDS: 776 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-CAPE VERDE-URUGUAY

Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw

SUMMARY: Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw. Kevin Pina scored on a free kick for Cape Verde’s first-ever goal in the World Cup, and Helio Varela scored the equalizer for what has become one of the most surprising teams of the expanded 48-team tournament — a club now with a legitimate chance of getting into the knockout stage.

WORDS: 764 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 10:50 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-CAPE VERDE-VOZINHA

‘Have faith’: Vozinha’s mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay

SUMMARY: On Father’s Day, Vozinha’s mother watched a tie. There were 64,003 people in the stadium for the 2-2 draw between Cape Verde and Uruguay on Sunday night, none of them with a better how-they-got-there story than Ana Candida Evora — the mother of Vozinha, Cape Verde’s goalkeeper. Evora arrived in Miami on Friday, reunited with her son over the weekend and watched Sunday’s game from a suite at Miami Stadium. Cape Verde’s storybook ride now has a chance of reaching the knockout stage, depending largely on how its group stage finale against Saudi Arabia goes.

WORDS: 791 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 10:15 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-SAN-DIEGO

Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race

SUMMARY: Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado. Heim, who will move into a full-time ride next season at 23XI Racing, snatched the lead from Reddick with two laps remaining after stalking the points leader around the 16-turn, 3.4-mile street course on Coronado Island, just south of downtown San Diego. Bubba Wallace finished 10.365 seconds behind Heim in a 1-2 finish for 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA great Michael Jordan.

WORDS: 806 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 9:59 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN

Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open

SUMMARY: Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined. He was on the edge of all day of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history because no one had ever lost a six-shot lead in this championship. Clark’s lead was down to one after five holes. But he held his nerve against Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that wanted anyone but him to win. Clark made a huge birdie on the 16th to take a two-shot lead. He two-putted from 50 feet for par to win his second Open title.

WORDS: 1119 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 8:45 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN-SCHEFFLER

Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can’t take advantage at the US Open

SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler got the crack in Wyndham Clark’s game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But the world’s top-ranked never did the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own Clark, who left the door open at the U.S. Open before sneaking away with the win. While Clark hung on to capture his second title in four years in the toughest test in golf, Scheffler finished tied for fourth. He actually beat Clark by two shots in their final-pairing showdown, but came in trailing by six.

WORDS: 782 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 8:22 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PANTHERS-BRADY TKACHUK

Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk

SUMMARY: Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa have a deal where Florida sends four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk. The picks were Florida’s first-rounder this year, No. 9 overall, along with two picks acquired earlier Sunday in the Panthers’ move to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle, and another first rounder in 2029. Brady Tkachuk has spent the entirety of his eight-year NHL career in Ottawa, and now he joins his brother and Olympic teammate in the place where Matthew Tkachuk has spent the last four seasons, winning two Stanley Cups.

WORDS: 683 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 8:17 p.m. EDT

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GLF--US OPEN-BURNS

After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open

SUMMARY: Sam Burns came close on multiple occasions to tying Wyndham Clark in the final round of the U.S. Open. A razor-thin near-miss on a birdie putt on the 18th hole became the most painful. Shooting a 67 got him to 3 under for the tournament sent him into the clubhouse one stroke back of Clark. A year after leading the U.S. Open at Oakmont after two rounds, playing in the final group and falling apart with a rain-addled 78, Burns watched as Clark birdied No. 16, bogeyed 17 and two-putted in on 18 to win by the single shot Burns did not make down the stretch.

WORDS: 567 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 7:36 p.m. EDT

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BBC--CWS FINALS

North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma’s hot offense

SUMMARY: Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma’s bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals. The Tar Heels bounced back from a 9-3 loss in Game 1 to force a winner-take-all game Monday night. The Sooners scored twice in the first inning and then had two hits and a total of five baserunners the rest of the way. Lynch injured his lower left side throwing a pitch in the fifth and gave way to Glauber. The Tar Heels improved to 29-0 when he pitches.

WORDS: 739 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 7:34 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-FANS-PHOTO GALLERY

World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos

WORDS: 42 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 7:27 p.m. EDT

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US--WCUP-IRANIAN AMERICANS-PROTEST

Iran’s challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

SUMMARY: Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation. At the conclusion of Sunday’s match, at least one attendee wearing a pre-revolutionary flag shirt was detained for trying to run onto the pitch. And afterward, an Associated Press reporter observed a fan who got into a scuffle with protesters outside being loaded into an ambulance. U.S. Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said before the match that the Iranians had “tried to get somebody in yesterday” who “was supposed” to be the president of the soccer federation and had direct ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. In a statement, the soccer federation vociferously pushed back, calling that an “undeniable lie.”

WORDS: 803 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 7:07 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-WHAT TO KNOW

World Cup what to know: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland back in action

WORDS: 779 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 6:59 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-EGYPT

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

SUMMARY: Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday. A win would mark their first World Cup victory and strengthen their position for the knockout round. Coach Hossam Hassan emphasizes the significance of the match. Egypt’s journey is part of a broader rise in African football, with a record 10 African teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. At this tournament, African teams have already made an impact. Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Belgium earned their first World Cup point since 1990. The Pharaohs aim to showcase their prowess beyond Africa.

WORDS: 531 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 6:35 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation

SUMMARY: Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad’s 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole. Yamashita shot an 8-under 64 to get to 17-under 271 at Blythefield Country Club. The 24-year-old Japanese player birdied the par-5 18th in regulation and the playoff. Woad had a 68, holing out from a bunker for birdie on the 17th before running into trouble on 18. In the playoff, both players were in front of the green in two. Yamashita played first, hitting a flop shot to 3 feet. Woad then hit her pitch 10 feet past, and missed the comebacker.

WORDS: 352 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 6:22 p.m. EDT

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TEN--WIMBLEDON-SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44

SUMMARY: Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation. The All England Club made the announcement eight days before the grass-court Grand Slam starts. The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis. And it means that Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accepting a wild card for the doubles competition with older sister Venus. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam titles in singles including seven at Wimbledon.

WORDS: 667 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 5:18 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-SPAIN-SAUDI ARABIA

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff

SUMMARY: Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer’s biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old forward slid in at the far post to touch home a low cross for the opening goal in Atlanta. He became the eighth-youngest scorer in World Cup history and more importantly settled Spanish nerves after it was held to a surprise 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in its opening game.

WORDS: 702 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 3:58 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP--ALGERIA-SOCCER AND POLITICS

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

SUMMARY: Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup. The town has embraced the team with open arms, from a warm airport welcome to learning the Algerian anthem. But the unique bond comes at a politically complex time in Africa. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has urged Algerian authorities to pardon French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained since 2024 for “advocacy on terrorism,” a charge that human rights observers call an unfounded crackdown on press freedom. Algeria lost to Argentina in its World Cup opener and faces Jordan on Monday in Santa Clara, California.

WORDS: 1133 - MOVED: 06/21/2026 2:30 p.m. EDT

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