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UPCOMING

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GLF--SCOTTISH OPEN

DESCRIPTION: NORTH BERWICK, Scotland -- Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay set the pace in the first round at the Scottish Open under a glorious sun at The Renaissance Club. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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CRI--ENGLAND-INDIA

DESCRIPTION: Fourth T20 in a five-match series between England and India. 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO--RANGERS-ALL-STAR LATZ

DESCRIPTION: Jacob Latz went to spring training with the Texas Rangers competing for a spot in their rotation. He instead became an All-Star closer, after his first appearance this season was as a starter. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--WORLD CUP COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Video, LiveVideo, Photo

1. WITH: SOC--WCUP-FRANCE-MOROCCO

2. DESCRIPTION: FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – France looks to remain on track to become only the third nation to play in three consecutive World Cup Finals when it faces Morocco in the quarterfinals. Les Bleus beat Morocco in the semifinals in 2022 when the Atlas Lions became the first African team to make it that far. By Kyle Hightower. Text, photos. Match starts at 4 p.m. EDT

3. UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: SOC--WCUP-SPAIN-BELGIUM PREVIEW

5. DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Spain hasn’t lost and hasn’t conceded a goal in this World Cup while extending its unbeaten competitive run to 36 straight matches over three-plus years. None of those lofty achievements scare Belgium, which is on a remarkable run of its own heading into the teams’ World Cup quarterfinal. By Greg Beacham. 600 words, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN

The oldest championship in golf is now the last major on the calendar. The British Open has 166 years of history behind it, and so it doesn’t need a catchy slogan for Scottie Scheffler and everyone else to know it will be eight months before anyone plays another major. The Open returns to Royal Birkdale, one of England’s best links that has a history of rewarding Hall of Fame-caliber players. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. 900 words, photos. With British Open-Facts & Figures and British Open-Capsules. Also moving for weekend editions.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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US--NCAA-ELIGIBILITY RULES

DESCRIPTION: An Ohio judge is expected to rule on a preliminary injunction request from 24 college basketball players suing the NCAA in state court, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner previously denied a temporary restraining order hours after the lawsuit was filed. By Larry Lage. Text, file photo. Timing uncertain.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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MMA--UFC 329 PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor will make his return to the UFC octagon on Saturday to face Max Holloway. 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 07/09/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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TEN--WIMBLEDON

Karolina Muchova ends Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final

SUMMARY: Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final. Gauff wasted a match point in the tiebreaker and so did Muchova before she finished it off to win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10). Muchova will meet Linda Noskova in all-Czech final on Saturday after Noskova beat Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-4, 6-4. The men’s semifinals on Friday feature top-ranked and defending champion Jannik Sinner against seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic and French Open champion Alexander Zverev against British wild card Arthur Fery.

WORDS: 691 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 1:30 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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SOC--WCUP-ENGLAND-QUANSAH

England player Jarell Quansah suspended for two games at the World Cup

SUMMARY: England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match suspension for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. The penalty means Quansah will be ruled out of England’s quarterfinal match against Norway on Saturday and the semifinals if Thomas Tuchel’s team advances. Quansah was sent off in the second half of England’s 3-2 victory against Mexico on Sunday for a dangerous foul on Jesus Gallardo.

WORDS: 293 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 1:20 p.m. EDT

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GLF--EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women’s major

SUMMARY: Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship. Top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled 11 shots back on 3-over 74. The 24th-ranked Iwai had eight birdies and no dropped shots at the sun-splashed lakeside town. Iwai leads by two shots from Perrine Delacour. Five players with 5-under 66s included Women’s PGA Championship winner Haeran Ryu and world No. 5 Charley Hull.

WORDS: 335 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:43 p.m. EDT

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HKN--DUCKS-FLYERS-CARLSSON-OFFER SHEET

Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers’ $90 million offer sheet for young center

SUMMARY: The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising star at an extraordinary cost. The 21-year-old Carlsson is now the NHL’s highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million deal extended by the Flyers one week ago. Carlsson agreed to the offer sheet with the Flyers after a year of fruitless negotiations with Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek, whose hardline approach in contract negotiations with his young core backfired tremendously this time. Carlsson’s new contract is worth much more than anyone expected he would get as a restricted free agent.

WORDS: 776 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:42 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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TEN--WIMBLEDON-FERY-STANFORD

Arthur Fery’s time at Stanford laid the groundwork for his run to the Wimbledon semifinals

SUMMARY: There’s also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon. Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University. Now he’s the first former Stanford player to reach the last four at Wimbledon since John McEnroe. Stanford University coach Paul Goldstein flew in for the occasion and tells The Associated Press that “Arthur always displayed an emotional maturity and a wisdom beyond his years.”

WORDS: 993 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:38 p.m. EDT

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BBO--HOME-RUN-DERBY

St. Louis Cardinals OF Jordan Walker becomes 5th confirmed participant in Home Run Derby

SUMMARY: St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will take part in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday. The 24-year-old is the fifth player announced for the competition, joining Boston’s Willson Contreras, Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees’ Ben Rice. The other three participants haven’t been announced. Walker is a first-time All-Star who is in the middle of a breakout season and his 21 homers rank fifth in the National League. The 2020 first-round draft pick is batting .294, has an .889 OPS and leads the big leagues with 70 RBIs.

WORDS: 160 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:36 p.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:a510ce32a29bee81720cf05cf735dcbc&mediaType=text

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SOC--US-PULISIC

US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

SUMMARY: U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MRI on Tuesday. He is expected to be able to resume training before AC Milan’s opener at Torino on Aug. 23. Pulisic hit a leg of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans while attempting a shot in the 52nd minute of Monday’s 4-1 round-of-16 loss at Seattle.

WORDS: 195 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:32 p.m. EDT

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CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead

SUMMARY: Tadej Pogacar has produced a tremendous ride on the Col du Tourmalet to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory. Earlier this week, Pogacar first wore the yellow jersey after winning the third stage at Les Angles. On Thursday, he made the most of the first big mountain trek in the Pyrenees to stamp his authority. He crossed the finish line of Stage 6 more than two minutes ahead of his main challenger, Jonas Vingegaard. With this victory, Pogacar takes a big step toward a record-equaling fifth Tour victory, joining legends like Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain.

WORDS: 555 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 12:08 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WINGS-SIEGRIST

Maddy Siegrist has been the good luck charm for the Wings and would love to be much more

SUMMARY: Maddy Siegrist was the good luck charm for the Dallas Wings each time they landed the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery. She now has former UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd as teammates. Siegrist’s role is more in flux with the new standouts around her, but she has her best chance to win in her fourth season. The Wings are solidly in the playoff mix after consecutive years of being among the WNBA’s worst teams. Siegrist endured two injury-plagued seasons coming into this year. Now she just wants to be ready for whatever role might arise.

WORDS: 855 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 10:49 a.m. EDT

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ATH--WORLD ATHLETICS-RUSSIA

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field

SUMMARY: Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine. World Athletics has excluded all athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus from its international events since March 2022, days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. It kept that suspension in place at a council meeting last week. Since then the International Olympic Committee has eased its restrictions on Russia ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games and recommended other sports bodies do the same.

WORDS: 499 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 10:12 a.m. EDT

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FBC--COLLEGE FANTASY FOOTBALL

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

SUMMARY: Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame. This new venture allows fans to draft college stars such as Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. The format resembles NFL fantasy leagues but with larger rosters and unique features like an “offense” position for bonus points. Ryan Spoon, president of Yahoo Media Group, said the goal is to enhance fandom for both players and schools. The stars of the college game today could help you win a title later this fall and, down the road, maybe another on your NFL fantasy team.

WORDS: 844 - MOVED: 07/09/2026 9:41 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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SOC--WORLD CUP

Coverage of the quarterfinals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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TEN--WIMBLEDON

Coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.