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ADVISORIES

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TOP STORIES

GLF--BRITISH OPEN

TROON, Scotland — Rory McIlroy tries to bounce back from his latest major setback when the British Open begins Thursday at Royal Troon, the final major championship of the year. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: Early lead by 6 a.m. EDT. Final version by 5 p.m. EDT. With GLF--British Open-Glance (upcoming) and British Open-Notebook (upcoming). Other sidebars on merit.

BKL--FEVER-CLARK’S BREAK

ARLINGTON, Texas — Caitlin Clark says she’s looking forward to some time off during the WNBA’s monthlong Olympic hiatus. The Indiana rookie didn’t look much like she needed any while setting a league record with 19 assists in the Fever’s finale before the break. By Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

WITH:

— BKL--FEVER-CLARK-ASSIST RECORD. SENT: 420 words, photos.

BKL--WNBA MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL

PHOENIX — WNBA union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is still being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 570 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

OLY--BKL-TAURASI

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she’d see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by noon EDT.

ALSO:

— BKL--WNBA-ALL-STAR-FRIDAY. SENT: 140 words, photos.

OLY--SWM-SWIMSUIT WARS

The iconic LZR Racer, the swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics, is still revered around Speedo’s design center. It serves as a reminder of just how much a suit can help an athlete. By National Writer Paul Newberry. UPCOMING: 1,170 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.

FBN--PROVE-IT PLAYERS

NEW YORK – Aaron Rodgers has four NFL MVP awards and an established playing legacy. The New York Jets quarterback enters the season with plenty to prove after missing all but four snaps last year because of a torn Achilles tendon. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 990 words, photos by 5 p.m. EDT.

FBC--SEC NOTEBOOK

DALLAS — Nick Saban is at SEC Media Days again, six months after retiring as Alabama coach. This time he’s asking the questions as part of ESPN’s SEC Network coverage of the four-day event. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 1,255 words, photos.

FBC--SEC MEDIA DAYS

DALLAS — Billy Napier enters his third season as Florida coach in maybe the toughest position in college football. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 855 words, photos.

NOTABLE

SOC--MLS-YOUNGEST PLAYER

CHESTER, Pa. — Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history — and probably the youngest to play in any of the biggest professional sports leagues in the world. SENT: 305 words, photos.

BKN--SUMMER LEAGUE-BRONNY JAMES

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. SENT: 225 words, photos.

BKN--OBIT-PAT WILLIAMS

Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic who worked in the NBA for more than a half-century, died Wednesday from complications related to viral pneumonia. He was 84. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 785 words, photos.

ALSO:

— BKN--RAPTORS-PORTER BANNED. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 430 words, photos.

US--MMA-UFC--JON JONES-DRUG TEST

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home. By Susan Montoya Bryan. SENT: 395 words, photos.

CAR--BRITTANY FORCE-NHRA RETURN

KENT, Wash. — Brittany Force will return to her Top Fuel dragster this week in Seattle, her first time competing since 75-year-old father John’s horrific accident in Virginia. SENT: 250 words, photos.

ALSO:

— CAR—HENDRICK-PACE CAR. SENT: 235 words, photos.

CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE

BARCELONETTE, France — Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar took the Tour de France lead into the 18th stage as the race temporarily leaves the high mountains. UPCOMING. 400 words by 1 p.m. EDT.

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Thursday's EDT Time Schedule

No major games scheduled.