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BBO--NLCS-BREWERS-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: Robert Gasser starts for the Milwaukee Brewers against Blake Snell of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Championship Series. By Beth Harris. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 4:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--INSIDE THE NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION: they got there couldn’t be more different. The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in a back-and-forth game that featured noteworthy performances from the last two AP NFL MVPs in Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a turnover-filled battle where the defenses fueled much of the scoring. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 1000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--HEAT-ANTETOKOUNMPO.

DESCRIPTION: MIAMI – Giannis Antetokounmpo feels like he’s starting over in many ways. A new city in Miami, a new team with the Heat. But the move comes with the same expectations: He wants to be the best player in the world, and he wants the Heat to be the best team in the world. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN-JAGUARS-LONDON

DESCRIPTION: Jacksonville Jaguars hold practice outside London ahead of their game against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN—76ERS-FAILED QUICK FIXES

DESCRIPTION: The 76ers have a history of adding marquee players and many those attempts at quick fixes have failed, though they believe this one is different. By Dan Gelston

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN--76ERS-BROWN

DESCRIPTION: Jaylen Brown is an NBA Finals MVP now has to figure out how to play alongside LeBron James. It’s not unfamiliar territory for Brown, who made it work with Jayson Tatum in Boston as the Celtics won an NBA title. By Dan Gelston.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-ELITE RECEIVERS

DESCRIPTION: Ohio State receiver Jeremiyah Smith seems to be breaking school records every Saturday. Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh keep etching their names into Indiana lore. On Saturday all three -- who are among the top four receivers in next year’s NFL draft will be on the same field when No. 4 Indiana and No. 5 Ohio State. By Michael Marot, 700 words, with photos by 1 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN-NBA TEAM PREVIEW CAPSULES

DESCRIPTION: Preview capsules on each of the 30 NBA teams

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKL--WNBA FINALS-VALKYRIES’ RISE

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1. WITH: BKL--WNBA FINALS-GABBY WILLIAMS

2. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO -- Gabby Williams signed with the Golden State Valkyries in the spring on a mission to win, and she is one of the biggest reasons the team is playing for a championship six months later. She wanted to prove she belonged on the WNBA’s postseason stage after shining internationally, not that any of her teammates ever doubted it one bit. By Janie McCauley. 800 words photos by 4 p.m. PDT.

3. UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKL--WNBA FINALS-VALKYRIES’ RISE

5. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO -- The women’s basketball franchise Joe Lacob always envisioned while owning the Golden State Warriors has come together in all the right ways and in short order – from relatable players other teams overlooked to leadership from the top down and smart branding with a raven “bestie” Violet who flew through the arena earlier this season. Just don’t call her a mascot. On Saturday, Lacob will be there cheering from courtside as his Golden State Valkyries begin their quest for a WNBA championship in just Year 2 of existence. And whatever happens, Lacob is immensely proud. By Janie McCauley. 800 words, photos by 4 p.m. PDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA FINALS COVERAGE

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the WNBA Finals

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, FilePhoto, Text

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HKN--PLAYER SAFETY-BEHIND THE SCENES

DESCRIPTION: The Player Safety Room at the NHL’s New York headquarters hums with activity from the second the puck drops on the first game of the day. Any possible hits to the head are called out for the concussion spotters watching on their screens, and questionable plays are cataloged for possible supplemental discipline. That’s just the start of the process that leads to suspensions and fines. The Associated Press sat in on the busiest night of the season to see how every game and play is watched and inspected. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

DESCRIPTION: AP College Football Writer Eric Olson makes his picks involving Top 25 teams in Week 7 of the season. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKW--VANDERBILT-CHASING CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: Shea Ralph has been building Vanderbilt for this moment since she arrived on campus, and she has given All-American Mikayla Blakes lots of support to do more than just win and pile up eye-popping stats. The goal now is win championships. By Teresa M. Walker.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, FilePhoto, Text

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FBC--ACC-MIDSEASON AWARDS

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press hands out midseason awards for the Atlantic Coast Conference. By Josh Dubow. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-KENTUCKY-STEIN

DESCRIPTION: Will Stein arrived on campus last December promising to speed up Kentucky. The first-year coach has done just that and has the thrilling Wildcats off to a No. 15 ranking and 5-1 record after back-to-back overtime wins by the exact same score. By Keith Taylor.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, FilePhoto, Text

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FBN--FALCONS-PENIX-INJURY

DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Falcons are expecting to learn more about the status of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Wednesday for this week’s game against the Chicago Bears. Penix left Sunday night’s overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. By Charles Odum. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKO--SEC MEDIA DAYS

DESCRIPTION: Spot coverage of basketball media days for the Southeastern Conference. By Maura Carey.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, FilePhoto, Text

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the Champions League.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--SEC-MIDSEASON AWARDS

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press hands out midseason awards for the Southeastern Conference. By Maura Carey

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--BILLS-DEFENSE

DESCRIPTION: Jim Leonhard’s patience is wearing thin with the Buffalo Bills new-look defense showing no signs of improvement five games into the season. “Yeah, it’s time to be good at something,” the Bills first-year defensive coordinator said after watching his unit’s struggles nearly costing the team, before being bailed out by Josh Allen in a 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday. By John Wawrow. 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--NFC EAST WOES

DESCRIPTION: The four teams in the NFC East all failed to win in Week 5, despite two of them playing each other. Washington and the New York Giants tied after each team blew its chance to win, Dallas lost at home to previously winless Tampa Bay and Philadelphia got beat by Jacksonville in London after taking the lead with 8 seconds left. The Giants are in first place, the Eagles lost two-thirds of their offensive line and the division is wide open. By Stephen Whyno. Text, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, FilePhoto, Text

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FBC--T25-WHAT TO WATCH

DESCRIPTION: Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with six games pitting teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 25, including a top-five showdown and another in the top 10. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 6:10 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--RAIDERS-SECONDARY

DESCRIPTION: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had his way with the Las Vegas Raiders’ secondary on Sunday. Now the Raiders get ready to face top quarterback Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams.

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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TEN--SHANGHAI MASTERS

DESCRIPTION: Shanghai Masters tennis action

UPCOMING: By 10/14/2026 5:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--TYREEK-HILL-VERDICT

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

SUMMARY: A Miami jury has found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. The verdict ends the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver. Hill, who has played for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, was found liable for two counts of battery. One stemmed from an incident in January 2024, and another from April 2025. The jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages but did not award her punitive damages. The jury found Hill not liable for eight other counts.

WORDS: 270 - MOVED: 10/14/2026 12:43 a.m. EDT

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BBO-ALCS-GUARDIANS-RAYS

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

SUMMARY: Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after a fielding error by José Ramírez, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1. Game 3 is Thursday night in Cleveland. Ramírez, whose two-run homer in Game 5 of their AL Division Series against Chicago helped the Guardians become the 11th team to overcome an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five series, misplayed a grounder in the fourth inning that led to three unearned runs against rookie lefty Parker Messick.

WORDS: 1070 - MOVED: 10/14/2026 12:23 a.m. EDT

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HKN--BLACKHAWKS-BEDARD RETURNS

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard makes his season debut in victory over Penguins

SUMMARY: It took all of one game for Connor Bedard to provide a reminder of his importance to the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard had a successful season debut in Chicago’s 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old center recorded a primary assist in the first period and showed promising chemistry while playing alongside Patrick Kane and Roman Kantserov. It was Bedard’s first game since he had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8. Bedard says he had a lot of fun in his return.

WORDS: 647 - MOVED: 10/14/2026 12:17 a.m. EDT

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SOC--SPAIN-US WOMEN

Swanson scores first goal since the Olympics in USWNT’s 2-2 draw with Spain

SUMMARY: Mallory Swanson her first goal since the game-winner in the gold medal match at the 2024 Olympics in the 86th minute to pull the United States into a 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday night. Ashley Sanchez also scored early in the second half for the United States after first-half goals from Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo gave Spain a 2-0 lead. It was the second of two friendly matches against Spain, the 2023 Women’s World Cup winners. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes to lift Spain to a 2-0 victory in the first match on Saturday in Washington D.C.

WORDS: 583 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 10:02 p.m. EDT

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US-NCAA-GAMBLING-INDICTMENT

Fixer in lucrative NCAA basketball betting scheme sentenced to 6 years in prison

SUMMARY: Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years in prison. This marks the first penalty in an investigation that authorities said uncovered a network of gamblers and players profiting from fixed games. Jalen Smith, 30, was involved in fixing games during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 NCAA seasons. He recruited players to underperform in exchange for payment, allowing bettors to profit by wagering against their teams. The scheme affected nearly 30 games and resulted in over $3 million in fraudulent wagers. Smith must also pay $1.1 million in restitution.

WORDS: 531 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 9:56 p.m. EDT

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BBO--NLCS-BREWERS-DODGERS

Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers’ Game 3 lineup against Brewers

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani will be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani will bat anywhere from second to sixth. The Dodgers lost the first two games of the best-of-seven series. Ohtani is hitting .150 over six postseason games. He has seven strikeouts, three walks, and one stolen base with no home runs. Roberts spoke to Ohtani before the team worked out at Dodger Stadium. He says it wasn’t about benching Ohtani, but rather offering him time off similar to Freddie Freeman in 2024. Freeman went on to be World Series MVP.

WORDS: 874 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 9:55 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PANTHERS-BLUE JACKETS

Brady Tkachuk has natural hat trick, brother Matthew has 5 assists as Panthers roll Blue Jackets 7-3

SUMMARY: Brady Tkachuk had a natural hat trick in the second period, his brother Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists and the Florida Panthers rolled past the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid. Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and Sam Reinhart added two goals and an assist, extending his point streak against Columbus to a franchise-record 12 games. Matthew Tkachuk assisted on all three of his brother’s goals as he extended his points streak to six games. Kent Johnson, Denton Mateychuk and Cole Sillinger scored for Columbus.

WORDS: 438 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 9:24 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAMS-JACKSON SUSPENDED

Rams’ Alaric Jackson suspended 2 games for striking Bills LB Bradley Chubb after Monday night game

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for two games without pay for striking Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after their teams’ overtime game. Jackson is slated to miss the Rams’ upcoming games against Arizona and Las Vegas. Coach Sean McVay says Jackson plans to appeal the league’s ruling. He says David Quessenberry will be the Rams’ starting left tackle during Jackson’s absence. Jackson struck Chubb after the two exchanged words following the Bills’ 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

WORDS: 546 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 8:35 p.m. EDT

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FBN--FLORES-DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT

Recently unsealed report on coach Brian Flores contains ‘racial stereotypes,’ according to lawyers

SUMMARY: A recently unsealed recruiting firm’s report on Brian Flores contains multiple examples of “racial stereotypes” and amounts to unlawful retaliation for the coach’s discrimination lawsuit against the league, according to his lawyers. The Korn Ferry report made public Tuesday lists strengths and weaknesses that Flores’ attorneys say show the league still uses racial stereotypes in hiring. The report was prepared for the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching vacancy in 2024. Flores’ attorneys argue the report demonstrates systemic race discrimination and unlawful retaliation against Flores for his lawsuit.

WORDS: 492 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 8:09 p.m. EDT

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US--NCAA-ELIGIBILITY LAWSUIT

Ohio governor signs order letting state’s colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibility

SUMMARY: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state’s colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year. This move defies the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule. DeWine emphasizes fairness, stating Ohio athletes should have the same opportunities as those in other states. The order permits public and private universities in Ohio to allow athletes to play, even if they’ve already played four seasons. The NCAA has not yet responded. This decision could mirror California’s past action on name, image, and likeness compensation, which influenced other states.

WORDS: 877 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 7:36 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Barcelona and Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned and misery for Man United

SUMMARY: Barcelona survived a scare against Galatasaray in the Champions League. But Bayern Munich was stunned by a late equalizer from Viking in a 3-3 draw in Norway. Arsenal rolled over Lille 3-0 and it was more misery for Manchester United. Barcelona’s 100% start to the season was under threat down 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul, but the Spanish champion rallied to a 4-1 win.

WORDS: 897 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 6:52 p.m. EDT

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SOC--MLS-UNION-SULLIVAN

Cavan Sullivan was hyped as the next US star as a young kid. At 17, he’s met elite expectations

SUMMARY: Cavan Sullivan is emerging as a breakout star in soccer, balancing his rising fame with humility. The 17-year-old is making waves with the Philadelphia Union and the U.S. national team. Sullivan’s journey began at a young age, with European teams scouting him before he was 10. He signed with the Union at 14 and plans to join Manchester City when he turns 18. His future looks bright, with potential appearances in the Olympics and the 2030 World Cup ahead.

WORDS: 1236 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 5:59 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA FINALS-DREAM HOME GAMES

WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, allowing for larger attendance, after the league moved one up a day and altered tipoff of the other to avoid conflicts at the venue. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series will be Wednesday, Oct. 21. Tipoff for Game 4 on Saturday, Oct. 24 will be 1 p.m. Eastern. The series begins Saturday in California. The location of the Dream home games had been up in the air because the team wanted to play at State Farm Arena, the home of the Hawks that seats more than 17,000 fans. Their normal home, Gateway Center Arena, holds only 3,500. Singer Sombr has a concert at State Farm Arena the night of Game 3 and the Hawks’ home opener in the night of Game 4.

WORDS: 792 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 5:21 p.m. EDT

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SOC--FOOTBALL REGULATOR-MAN CITY

English soccer’s regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case

SUMMARY: The chair of English soccer’s regulatory body has said he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City. The club has been found guilty of widespread breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules which could result in punishments including a massive fine, points deductions or even expulsion from England’s top flight. Separately, the Independent Football Regulator has the powers to force club owners to sell and can withhold a license to operate if they are deemed unfit.

WORDS: 765 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 3:21 p.m. EDT

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

Week 5 coaching miscues haunt NFL contenders who lost winnable games

SUMMARY: Several top NFL coaches made costly miscalculations in Week 5, leading to losses. Nick Sirianni’s Eagles lost to the Jaguars after a kickoff mistake allowed a last-second field goal. Dan Quinn’s Commanders mismanaged the clock, resulting in a tie with the Giants. Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks used up their timeouts to get the ball back at their 4, leading to a 49ers takeaway touchdown. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers failed on a risky fourth-down play, igniting a loss against the Broncos.

WORDS: 1025 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 2:08 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAMS-KICKERS

Rams cut K Harrison Mevis after 2 misses vs Bills, sign ex-Saints K Blake Grupe, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Rams have cut kicker Harrison Mevis one day after he missed two field-goal attempts in a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, a person with knowledge of the decision says. The Rams signed former New Orleans kicker Blake Grupe off the New York Jets’ practice squad. Mevis missed an early 50-yard field-goal attempt against the Bills, and his 48-yard attempt in overtime was blocked by Greg Rousseau. Head coach Sean McVay said afterward that the Rams’ placekicking unit “cost us the game tonight.” Mevis’ four missed field-goal attempts through five games are the most in the NFL this season.

WORDS: 355 - MOVED: 10/13/2026 2:06 p.m. EDT

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