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AP coverage plans for the upcoming Paris Olympics can be found here: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/pronto/57d3a768edff36e3e1b369fa8fa2ce4d
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AUDIO HEADLINES
A few big names are staying put, while many others change teams, marking the start of NBA free agency, the Phillies fatten up their MLB-best record, late heroics result in a NASCAR win and a late collapse prevents a PGA victory: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Thelatestinsports/132d9722f3e540d696d998960f15b41f
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/JoeyLoganowinsatNashvilleinrecord5thovertimefor1stNASCARCupSeriesvictoryofyear/b528dd688122493c82c20e1f7c7df530
Caitlin Clark and the Fever rally from 15 down to beat the Mercury 88-82: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CaitlinClarkandtheFeverrallyfrom15downtobeattheMercury88-82/bb435141366c41abb8eba28a9836eb26
Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CamDaviswinsRocketMortgageClassicfor2ndtimeafterAkshayBhatia3-putts18thhole/b66b22b399904db8ab2ba18529bd1435
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TOP STORIES
HKN--FREE AGENCY
The Nashville Predators make a big splash in the opening minutes of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. Marchessault, the 2023 playoff MVP, got a five-year deal worth $27.5 million. Stamkos leaves Tampa Bay after 16 seasons that included winning the Stanley Cup twice and making two other trips to the final. Jake Guentzel signed with the Lightning. By Hockey Writers Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow. SENT: 735 words, photos. UPCOMING: 850 words, photos by 7 p.m. With team separates on Wild, Panthers and Blackhawks.
BKN--FREE AGENCY
Paul George agrees to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid. That was the biggest move made in the first few hours of NBA free agency. Also, Chris Paul is headed to San Antonio to team up with rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama, James Harden is staying with the Clippers, Kevin Love remains in Miami and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is off to Orlando. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 990 words, photos. Developing.
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— BKN--76ERS-BIG THREE — 76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey. By Dan Gelston. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
TEN--WIMBLEDON
WIMBLEDON, England — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had goosebumps walking onto Centre Court before his opening match at Wimbledon. He beat qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-2. Lajal proved to be something of a speedbump for Alcaraz. The Spaniard says his Estonian opponent “surprised me a little bit” on Day 1 at the All England Club. Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka both pulled out of the tournament because of respective shoulder injuries. SENT: 450 words, photos. Developing. With TEN--Wimbledon-Murray, TEN--Wimbledon-Sabalenka Withdraws, other sidebars on merit.
SOC--EURO-2024-FRANCE-BELGIUM
DUESSLEDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé and France advance to the European Championship quarterfinals after Randal Kolo Muani’s deflected shot secured a 1-0 win over Belgium. By Steve Douglas. SENT: 180 words, photos. Developing.
SOC--EURO 2024-PORTUGAL-SLOVENIA
FRANKFURT, Germany — Portugal plays Slovenia in the round of 16 at the European Championship. By Graham Dunbar UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Match starts at 3 p.m.
Also:
— SOC--EURO 2024-AUSTRIA-TURKEY PREVIEW and SOC--EURO 2024-ROMANIA-NETHERLANDS PREVIEW (both sent)
SOC--COPA AMERICA-URUGUAY-US
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. plays its final game of Group C at Copa America against Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium. After an embarrassing loss last week to Panama, the Americans likely have to beat the 15-time champions from South America if they want to advance to the knockout stage. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 9 p.m.
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— SOC--COPA AMERICA-PANAMA-BOLIVIA. Upcoming: 300 words. Game starts at 9 p.m.
OLY--GYM-US WOMEN'S TEAM
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics with a few of her friends. The AP takes a look at the five-woman U.S. team led by Biles that will be heavy favorites to win gold in Paris. By Will Graves. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
NOTABLE
BKN--CELTICS-SALE
BOSTON — The ownership group that controls the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of team. By Kyle Hightower. SENT: 120 words, photos. Developing.
OLY--ATH-US TRIALS-MEDAL COUNT
EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles could win three, maybe four medals at the upcoming Olympics. Sha'Carri Richardson has a chance for two. A look at where all the rest might come from in Paris now that the U.S. track and field team is largely locked in after Olympic trials. By Eddie Pells and Pat Graham. SENT: 900 words, photos.
OLY--SOC-WOMEN'S SOCCER PREVIEW
The signs that the U.S. national team's dominance was slipping started to emerge back at the Tokyo Olympics. The United States was vying to become the first team to win an Olympic gold medal after winning the Women's World Cup. But the team stumbled along the way before settling for the bronze. Then there was the disappointment at last summer's Women's World Cup. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 770 words, photos.
GLF--US SENIOR OPEN
NEWPORT, R.I. — Richard Bland shoots a 4-under 66 in the final round of the U.S. Senior Open, catching leader Hiroyuki Fujita after rain postponed the finish by a day and then banging a chip shot off the pin to beat him on the fourth playoff hole and win his second straight senior major. SENT: 790 words, photos.
BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL
The major league season has passed its halfway point, so award speculation is going to heat up. First-half MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year talk will be plentiful. The AP provides another collection of slightly less formal midseason awards. By Noah Trister. SENT: 550 words, photos.
BKL--MAGIC JOHNSON-CLARK-REESE
Magic Johnson is a fan of the comparison between what Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are doing in their rookie year in the WNBA to what he and Larry Bird did for the NBA. He sees a lot of similarities. The two rookies drew unprecedented TV ratings in college and now they are helping the WNBA in attendance and viewership. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 670 words, photos.
CAR--NASCAR-NEWGARDEN'S DREAM
LEBANON, Tenn. — Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 champ Josef Newgarden has a driving dream he still harbors. Yes he knows the challenges with schedules and sponsors make it likely impossible to ever achieve. That doesn't stop Newgarden from not only wanting to drive a stock car someday. He wants to do The Double. Yes, the Indianapolis 500 followed by a quick flight to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Coca-Cola 600. By Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 680 words, photos.
MOVING TOMORROW
OLY--REL-DEVOUT ATHLETES
It’s been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs. But devout top athletes say elite sports performance still poses some hurdles for the faith practices that are central to their lives on and off the field. By Giovanna Dell'Orto and Deepa Bharath.
OLY--GYM-RIVERA
MINNEAPOLIS — Hezly Rivera arrived at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials believing she was an underdog. The 16-year-old certainly didn’t perform like one. Rivera is heading to Paris as the youngest member — by a wide margin — of the five-woman Olympic team heavily favored to win gold. By Will Graves.
Also:
— SOC--EURO 2024-ROMANIA-NETHERLANDS. Match starts at 3 p.m.
— SOC--COPA AMERICA-COSTA RICA-PARAGUAY. Match starts at 9 p.m.
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Monday’s EDT Time Schedule
BASEBALL
Houston at Toronto, 3:07 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Washington, 6:45 p.m.
Milwaukee at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
WNBA
Connecticut at Phoenix, 10 p.m.
Dallas at Seattle, 10 p.m.
COPA AMERICA
Bolivia vs. Panama at Orlando, Fla., 9 p.m.
U.S. vs. Uruguay at Kansas City, Mo., 9 p.m.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
France vs. Belgium at Düsseldorf, Germany, noon
Portugal vs. Slovenia at Frankfurt, Germany, 3 p.m.
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