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FBN—INSIDE THE NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION: The NFL MVP race is heating up with standout performances from players like Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor, and Drake Maye. Stafford has become the favorite for the MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Rams to a win over San Francisco on Sunday. He made history by throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions in three consecutive games. By AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

BE WELL-FINANCIAL WELLNESS-GAMBLING

DESCRIPTION: With the rise of online betting and prediction markets, states and public health organizations are devoting resources to people who become addicted or develop a problematic habit. Experts say it can be helpful to set limits in advance on how much you’re willing to lose and the time you’re willing to spend before you start placing online bets. Here are other things to watch for if you’re going to gamble online.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-WHAT TO WATCH

DESCRIPTION: Two of the three matchups of Associated Press Top 25 teams in Week 12 of the college football season take place in the Southeastern Conference, and the tightly bunched Atlantic Coast Conference and American Conference races should start untangling. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 8:10 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

DESCRIPTION: AP College Football Writer Eric Olson makes his picks for Week 12 games involving Top 25 teams. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 1,000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 9:17 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--MADRID BRAVOS

DESCRIPTION: MADRID -- Forget about Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. For some in the Spanish capital, the team they care for is the Madrid Bravos. The recently created American football franchise has been growing quickly and is beginning to attract more fans in a country where soccer rules. By Tales Azzoni.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 10:00 a.m. EST, Text

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TEN--ATP FINALS

DESCRIPTION: TURIN, Italy — Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton meets Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals. UPCOMING: 350 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 11:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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US-FBN--ANTONIO BROWN-SHOOTING

DESCRIPTION: Former NFL player Antonio Brown is set to appear in a Miami courtroom Wednesday for a bond hearing after he pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder stemming from a shooting in May after a celebrity boxing match.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Text, Video, Photo, LiveVideo

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FBC--FIT TO BE TIED

DESCRIPTION: The ACC standings are a mess. Things might not be much clearer in a couple of other conferences either, the fallout of massive expansion that could place the postseason fate of several schools in the hands of tiebreakers that Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi called “unfair.” By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BBO SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

DESCRIPTION: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is arraigned on sports betting and money laundering charges in Brooklyn federal court.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 2:00 p.m. EST, Text, Video, Photo, LiveVideo

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FBN--COWBOYS-KNEELAND’S DEATH

DESCRIPTION: FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer holds his first media availability since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland during their bye last week, and a day before the team resumes practice ahead of its next game. By Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BBO--GM MEETINGS

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Major League Baseball general managers discuss the challenges of roster construction the uncertainty over the labor situation given the current collective-bargaining agreement expires in about a year. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 350 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BBO--CY YOUNG AWARD

DESCRIPTION: Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes could each make history when the Cy Young Awards are announced on Wednesday night. Skubal could become the 12th pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Youngs while Skenes could become the first pitcher since Dwight Gooden 40 years ago to win the Rookie of the Year one season and the Cy Young the next. By Will Graves. Developing from 7 p.m. ET announcement.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 7:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BBO--GUARDIANS-PROP BETS

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors, placing a bigger spotlight on proposition bets. Major League Baseball’s affiliated sports betting partners are putting $200 limits on wagers involving specific pitches. What do general managers think of prop bets? By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/12/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKC--T25-KANSAS-PETERSON

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

SUMMARY: Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night’s game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury. Jayhawks coach Bill Self believes the injury won’t keep the potential NBA lottery pick out for long. The No. 25 Jayhawks still managed a 77-46 victory without Peterson, who was the top high school recruit. Peterson scored 21 points in his college debut and 22 against North Carolina but has faced cramping issues. Kohl Rosario stepped up with 16 points in Peterson’s absence. Kansas faces Princeton on Saturday and has upcoming games against Duke, Notre Dame and Syracuse.

WORDS: 525 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 11:00 p.m. EST

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BBO--MANAGERS OF THE YEAR

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season

SUMMARY: Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason. Murphy got 27 first-place votes. Cincinnati’s Terry Francona was second, followed by Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson. The previous AL manager to win the award in consecutive seasons was Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash in 2020 and 2021. The only other NL manager was Bobby Cox for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.

WORDS: 824 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 10:40 p.m. EST

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FBC--CFP RANKINGS

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

SUMMARY: Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded out the same top five as in last week’s season-opening rankings. Texas Tech jumped two spots to No. 6, moving one notch ahead of Mississippi.

WORDS: 872 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 9:07 p.m. EST

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FBN--ATTRACTIVE NFL

The NFL remains a hot ticket internationally as the league expands its global footprint

SUMMARY: The NFL has seen a surge in international interest, with the first batch of tickets for the first regular-season game in Spain selling out quickly. Over 700,000 people tried to get tickets to watch the Miami Dolphins play the Washington Commanders next Sunday. This follows high demand for games in other cities like Dublin, where 600,000 devices logged on to buy tickets. The NFL’s international expansion includes seven games this season, the most ever. The league plans to continue growing globally, with future games in Australia and Brazil. The NFL’s Global Markets Program now involves all 32 teams across 21 international markets.

WORDS: 1117 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 5:39 p.m. EST

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BKN--OBIT-RICHARDSON

Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies

SUMMARY: Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died. He was 70. Richardson’s attorney and close friend, John Zelbst, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. Richardson, who had prostate cancer, died Tuesday at his Lawton, Oklahoma, home, with his wife, Kimberly, present. News outlet Andscape first reported his death. Richardson was a three-time All-Big Sky Conference player at Montana before being selected No. 4 in the 1978 NBA draft, two slots ahead of Larry Bird. He was banned in 1986 after violating the drug policy for cocaine use.

WORDS: 482 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 5:12 p.m. EST

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US-FBN--ANTONIO BROWN-SHOOTING

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

SUMMARY: Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf. Jail records in Essex County, New Jersey, show Brown was released late Tuesday morning for the transfer to Florida. The former All-Pro wide receiver had waived extradition to Florida from New Jersey, where he was brought following his arrest in Dubai. Brown’s lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, said in an email that he has already filed a not guilty plea to the attempted murder charge. Brown could be in a Miami courtroom as early as Wednesday morning for a bond hearing.

WORDS: 474 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 5:11 p.m. EST

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BKN--MAVERICKS-HARRISON FIRED

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

SUMMARY: The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after the Luka Doncic trade that backfired on the franchise. The move comes a day after Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont attended a 116-114 loss to Milwaukee during which fans again chanted “fire Nico.” It’s been a familiar scene since the blockbuster deal that brought Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers and angered the Dallas fan base. Harrison was in his fourth season and engineered three trades that helped Dallas on two deep playoff runs. The ill-fated Doncic deal and a slow start to the first full season without the young superstar led to a stunning downfall.

WORDS: 961 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 4:54 p.m. EST

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US--STADIUMS CHIEFS

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas. Kehoe said Tuesday that architectural improvements could be made to Arrowhead Stadium that provide an all-weather environment without building a full dome. Kehoe pointed to stadiums in Europe with flexible, retractable coverings. The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead for over 50 years, but their lease expire in January 2031. The Chiefs have been weighing whether to play in a proposed dome in Kansas or stay in Missouri at a renovated Arrowhead Stadium.

WORDS: 760 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 3:54 p.m. EST

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BKL--PROJECT B-THOMAS

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

SUMMARY: WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026. The Phoenix Mercury star announced her decision on social media a week after Nneka Ogwumike told The Associated Press that she also would play in the new league offering players high salaries and an equity stake. Thomas led the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals this past season before the team lost to the Las Vegas Aces. She has spent previous off-seasons playing overseas before joining Unrivaled for its inaugural season last year. Thomas will be back this January in the 3-on-3 league.

WORDS: 396 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 3:37 p.m. EST

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FBN--JAGUARS-HUNTER

Jaguars’ Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next season

SUMMARY: Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter had season-ending surgery to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to return to the football field within six months. The team says there was no additional damage to Hunter’s knee, which he injured during a noncontact drill in practice last month. Hunter was coming off a career performance in London before his injury. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams, and the Jaguars were planning to use him as their No. 1 receiver moving forward.

WORDS: 267 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 3:33 p.m. EST

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US--TRUMP-NFL STADIUM

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be ‘beautiful’

SUMMARY: The White House says it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump. The remarks on Saturday came following an ESPN report that an intermediary has told the Commanders’ ownership group that he wants it to bear his name. Trump could deliver the message in person on Sunday when he is expected to watch the Commanders play the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. American veterans are scheduled to be honored at halftime.

WORDS: 404 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 2:22 p.m. EST

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BKW--T25-BAYLOR-KITTEN

A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member

SUMMARY: Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member — Sailor the cat. She was driving home from an assistant’s birthday Saturday night when she heard meowing coming from her car. The coach at first thought she was hearing things since she didn’t have a cat. Yet she kept hearing it, so she looked around the car, but didn’t see anything. When she got home, Collen had her son Connor come listen and he heard it too. So he took off the front driver’s side wheel and behind the fender cap was an adorable 4-week-old kitten.

WORDS: 355 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 2:22 p.m. EST

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FBC--LSU-KELLY

Fired coach Brian Kelly lawsuit alleges LSU is declining to honor the terms of his contract

SUMMARY: Brian Kelly is suing LSU, arguing that the university is declining to acknowledge that the recently fired coach is owed his full $54 million buyout. The lawsuit was filed in civil district court in Baton Rouge. It alleges that LSU representatives told Kelly’s attorneys that the coach was never “formally terminated” the day after LSU’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M because then-athletic director Scott Woodward didn’t have the authority to fire him. Woodward resigned under pressure four days after Kelly’s firing. The lawsuit says LSU representatives told Kelly’s lawyers for the first time on Monday that the university intends to fire him for cause — a move that could substantially reduce Kelly’s buyout.

WORDS: 624 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 1:54 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-TOMLIN

Mike Tomlin: No long-term concerns about Aaron Rodgers after Steelers’ loss to Chargers

SUMMARY: Mike Tomlin isn’t worried about Aaron Rodgers bouncing back after a tough game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers completed only 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards with a late touchdown and two interceptions. Tomlin says the Steelers need to improve on third downs and create more big plays to help out the NFL’s oldest starting quarterback. Pittsburgh has struggled with third-down conversions, making only 21% over the last three weeks. Tomlin wants to see more from players other than DK Metcalf, who is frequently double-teamed. Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati on Sunday as it tries to hold onto its slim lead in the AFC North.

WORDS: 781 - MOVED: 11/11/2025 1:52 p.m. EST

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