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ENT--MARIACHI RAMS
DESCRIPTION: The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences. The ensemble’s members are a mix of teachers, office workers and classical music performers who deliver a mix of traditional mariachi music and their interpretation of classics like “California Love” and “Crazy Train” to give Rams home games a unique Los Angeles flair. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Audio, Text
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FBN—BUCCANEERS-50 YEARS
DESCRIPTION: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shed the “Yuccaneers” label decades ago. They went from 0-26 to two-time Super Bowl champions . Long before Tom Brady led the franchise to its second NFL title, the team traded Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young, let eventual Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams walk away and was spurned by Bo Jackson and Bill Parcells twice. Those moments are among many of the franchise-altering decisions that are detailed in “Raise The Flags,” a new 10-part series that chronicles 50 years of Buccaneers football.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text
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BBO--METS-MAJOR CHANGES
DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Brandon Nimmo was the first one to go. Then, it was Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso on back-to-back days at the winter meetings. Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks -- a massive gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what the front office is thinking this offseason. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. UPCOMING: 650 words, with photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 10:00 a.m. EST, Text
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FBC--AP PLAYER OF THE YEAR
DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press announces its player of the year in college football at noon Eastern. 450 words, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Photo, DigitalPlans, Text
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FBC--AP ALL-BIG 12
DESCRIPTION: The AP releases it All-Big 12 team. By Stephen Hawkins. 450 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 1:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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US-GOODBYE MATTHEWS ARENA
DESCRIPTION: BOSTON — Older than Fenway Park, older than both Boston Gardens, older than the Bruins and Celtics and the NBA and NHL, too. Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names not just in sports but also politics, music and culture. Now owned by Northeastern University, the 115-year-old barn will say goodbye when the Huskies play Beanpot rival Boston University on Saturday night. By Jimmy Golen. 900 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text
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FBC--COLLEGE SPORTS-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Collective bargaining agreements could be coming to college athletics, something athletic directors acknowledged this week at a forum in Las Vegas. By Mark Anderson. 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Text
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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT
DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The theme of family ties in motorsports has been woven through Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, with witness after witness testifying to their emotional connections to the top motorsports series in the United States. By AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. Court can go until 6 pm.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text
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OLY--SBD-SCOTTY JAMES-DOCUMENTARY
DESCRIPTION: A new documentary about snowboarder Scotty James details the long road that took him from Australia to the the top of his sport -- a career filled with success, but missing one thing -- the Olympic gold medal. By Eddie Pells. AP Photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/11/2025 8:02 p.m. EST, Text
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FBC--T25-MICHIGAN-MOORE FIRED
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing
SUMMARY: Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been jailed, according to court records. He was detained on Wednesday, just hours after he was fired for what the university said was an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” According to the Washtenaw County Jail, the 39-year-old Moore had been booked into the facility as of Wednesday evening. The jail’s records did not provide any information about why Moore was detained or whether any court appearances were scheduled. In response to media inquiries about Moore, Pittsfield Township Police Department said officers took a person into custody after investigating an alleged assault. The police statement did not mention anyone by name.
WORDS: 837 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 11:16 p.m. EST
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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP
Jeers as Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Man City and pressure grows on Alonso. Arsenal wins, PSG draws
SUMMARY: The pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League raised further questions about his future. It’s now just two wins in eight games for Madrid and back-to-back home losses after goals from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland sealed victory for City. Elsewhere, Arsenal remains perfect in the Champions League after a 3-0 win against Club Brugge continued its 100% record. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain was held 0-0 at Athletic Bilbao.
WORDS: 847 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 7:51 p.m. EST
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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
SUMMARY: NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving Michael Jordan’s racing team. France explained his refusal to grant teams permanent charters, citing advice from his late parents. He emphasized the importance of keeping promises and expressed discomfort with making permanent agreements. This aligns with testimony from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps, who described a chaotic agreement process in September 2024. Two teams, including Jordan’s, refused to sign the agreement and sued NASCAR. The jury will decide if NASCAR violated antitrust laws, potentially leading to significant changes in the sport’s structure.
WORDS: 1214 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 7:36 p.m. EST
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BBO--ORIOLES-ALONSO
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was pending a physical. It’s a major move for a Baltimore team that vowed to be aggressive following a last-place finish in the AL East. Alonso hit .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs this year for the New York Mets, posting an .871 OPS that was his highest since he hit a record 53 home runs as a rookie in 2019. Alonso turned 31 on Sunday.
WORDS: 676 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 7:03 p.m. EST
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FBN--NFL-OFFICIALS
NFL is seeking a practice squad of officials, wants to base postseason assignments on performance
SUMMARY: The NFL is seeking to create a practice squad of officials and wants postseason assignments to be based on performance rather than seniority. Those were among the key points league executive Troy Vincent emphasized to owners in a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024. The current CBA expires on May 31, 2026. So far, discussions with the game officials’ union have been unsuccessful, according to a memo that was sent to teams and obtained by The Associated Press.
WORDS: 499 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 6:28 p.m. EST
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SOC--WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP
Barcelona and Lyon top Women’s Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma
SUMMARY: Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League and moved within sight of Sam Kerr’s scoring record. Pajor’s opening goal in the 29th minute at Estadi Johan Cruyff was her 15th in 16 appearances in the group or league phase European club soccer’s top competition. According to UEFA, only Chelsea striker Kerr has more at this stage of the Champions League, with 16 goals. Barcelona tops the league phase with one game to go and was already guaranteed a place in the playoffs at least.
WORDS: 412 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 6:04 p.m. EST
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FBC--T25-INDIANA-DALEY OUT
Indiana’s Stephen Daley likely to miss playoffs after celebration injury that was captured on video
SUMMARY: Defensive end Stephen Daley is expected to miss the College Football Playoff after getting injured during No. 1 Indiana’s Big Ten championship celebration. Coach Curt Cignetti made the announcement Wednesday. A social media video showed Daley appearing to land awkwardly on his right leg while high-fiving fans moments after the Hoosiers completed a 13-10 victory over Ohio State to capture their first Big Ten title since 1967. Daley had 38 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 5 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup this season, earning all-Big Ten honorable mention honors.
WORDS: 310 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 4:21 p.m. EST
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YE--FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
SUMMARY: A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time. It’s the second consecutive year a basketball player won the award after Caitlin Clark was honored in 2024. A group of 47 sports journalists from the AP and its members voted. Wilson received 17 votes, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was second with nine and Paige Bueckers was third with five.
WORDS: 908 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 3:47 p.m. EST
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FBN--BROWNS-SANDERS
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders is keeping his focus on improving after a strong 3rd start
SUMMARY: Shedeur Sanders is still learning to decipher NFL defenses, recognize coverages and make smarter decisions. He can already read the room. The rookie quarterback is staying focused on improvement despite being named Cleveland’s starter for the rest of this season following a four-TD performance against Tennessee. Sanders insists he’s not concerned with whether he has shown Cleveland enough to end its long search for a franchise QB. The fifth-round pick has risen from draft outlier to fourth-stringer to starter while proving the Browns hope in another rotten season. He’ll get a tough test Sunday when the Browns visit the Chicago Bears, who lead the league with 18 interceptions.
WORDS: 874 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 3:44 p.m. EST
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HKN--BLUES-DUBE-AHL TRYOUT
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Blues have signed Dillon Dube to an American Hockey League professional tryout agreement. Dube is the last remaining player acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile case involving members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team not to sign a contract somewhere. Goaltender Carter Hart with the Vegas Golden Knights is the only one who has played in the NHL since the trial ended last summer with a not guilty verdict. Defenseman Cal Foote signed with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves last week, while forwards Alex Formenton and Michael McLeod are playing in Europe. The Blues said Dube would report to the Springfield Thunderbirds after receiving his work visa.
WORDS: 272 - MOVED: 12/10/2025 3:01 p.m. EST
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