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UPCOMING

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

DESCRIPTION: Denver’s thrilling 33-32 comeback against the New York Giants has left both teams reflecting on their performances. Denver’s offense struggled for three quarters before Bo Nix made history by running and throwing for multiple touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Despite the victory, coach Sean Payton acknowledges the team’s mistakes and slow start. Meanwhile, the Giants are grappling with missed opportunities and errors, including kicker Jude McAtamney’s missed extra points. Giants coach Brian Daboll isn’t considering drastic changes but admits they need to improve. Denver’s win marks just the second time since 1970 a team has overcome an 18-point deficit in the final six minutes. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--INSIDE THE BLUE MEDICAL TENT

DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The blue medical tent has become a fixture on NFL sidelines, the place injured players have gone since 2017 to get evaluated under cover from the tens of thousands of fans watching in the stands. Not popular to coaches like Brian Daboll, who prompted a league investigation for poking his head in to check on New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, it is a mysterious place where concussion testing and other ailments are diagnosed. By Stephen Whyno. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Text

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BKN--NBA-THINGS TO KNOW

DESCRIPTION: The NBA season opens Tuesday with a record 135 players born outside the U.S. They come from 43 countries, with 71 players from Europe. The NBA is in talks with FIBA to develop a new league in Europe, possibly by 2027. All 30 teams have at least one international player. The NBA is also expected to finalize a new All-Star Game format featuring U.S. players against international players. Meanwhile, LeBron James is set to break several records this season, including becoming the player with the most seasons in NBA history. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--TAURASI-RETIREMENT

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Diana Taurasi’s current focus is on her family and enjoying her retirement. The WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, who retired last year, missed the Phoenix Mercury’s WNBA Finals run while vacationing in Hawaii with her kids. Taurasi spent the summer in Australia visiting family. Her kids plan to dress as K-Pop Demon Hunters for Halloween. Taurasi has also picked up golf again and is improving her swing. She remains active and non-committal about joining the new Project B basketball league. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. Upcoming: 350 words, photos by 6 a.m.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-FLEETWOOD

DESCRIPTION: When everything was going so wrong, Tommy Fleetwood only wanted to think about what went right. And now that his trophy case is filling faster than he might have imagined, his focus turned to what was lacking. It’s part of what makes Fleetwood one of the more compelling characters in golf. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 900 words, photos. With Golf Notes and Golf Glance.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKW--PRESEASON WOMEN’S ALL-AMERICA TEAM

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its annual preseason women’s All-America team. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. 600 words, photos by noon Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Text, DigitalPlans, Photo

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS

DESCRIPTION: Through seven weeks, two teams that finished last in 2024 are leading their division. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-INDIANA-RECEIVERS

DESCRIPTION: Everywhere Indiana receiver Elijah Sarratt goes, he excels. He’s earned all-conference honors each of the past three seasons in three different leagues and this year he leads in the FBS in touchdown receptions. And this time, he’s not alone. Omar Cooper Jr. and E.J. Williams Jr. have emerged as top receivers as well, and it’s big reason the second-ranked Hoosiers are a perfect 7-0 and ranked a school record No. 2. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos by 4 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--BIG 12-CLOSE RACE

DESCRIPTION: TEMPE, Ariz. — No. 24 Arizona State’s win over No. 14 Texas Tech not only put the Sun Devils in the same position they were on the way to winning the Big 12 title, it’s tightened up the conference race with five weeks left in the regular season. By John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 1 p.m. PT.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--BLUE JAYS-SPRINGER’S HOMER

DESCRIPTION: George Springer’s go-ahead homer for Toronto in Monday’s AL Championship Series Game 7 may go down as one of the most consequential non-World Series swings in MLB history. By Baseball Writer Noah Trister.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA-INSIDE THE NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION: A look at some numbers to watch this season, including LeBron James’ continued rewriting of the record books. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, by 6 a.m.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN--THUNDER-RING CEREMONY

DESCRIPTION: OKLAHOMA CITY -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder recieve their championship rings on Tuesday night as they prepare to chase the next ones. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 500 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--WARRIORS-LAKERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry begins his 17th NBA season when the Golden State Warriors visit Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers for their openers. LeBron James won’t be in uniform to begin his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/21/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

SUMMARY: The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993. They host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Friday night’s opener. The Dodgers are aiming to become the first repeat winners since the Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with standout performances both at bat and on the mound. Toronto manager John Schneider feels the pressure of representing an entire country. Toronto hopes to secure its first title since back-to-back championships in 1992 and ’93.

WORDS: 1157 - MOVED: 10/21/2025 1:40 a.m. EDT

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FBN--TEXANS-SEAHAWKS

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

SUMMARY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Smith-Njigba, who entered the game leading the league in yards receiving, gave Seattle a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter when he caught an 11-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold. Smith-Njigba celebrated his fourth touchdown catch of the season by dunking on the crossbar of the goalposts, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the process. In total, Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 receiving yards. He became the second player in franchise history to record three straight 100-yard games, and his five 100-yard games this season are tied for the second-most in a year by any Seahawks player.

WORDS: 490 - MOVED: 10/21/2025 1:38 a.m. EDT

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BBO--ALCS-MARINERS-BLUE JAYS

Springer’s homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS

SUMMARY: George Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 by beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays will host Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Friday night when the World Series comes to Canada for the third time. The defending champion Dodgers swept Milwaukee in the NLCS. Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez each hit a solo home run for Seattle in the team’s first postseason Game 7, but the Mariners squandered a 3-1 lead in the seventh and remain the only major league team without a pennant.

WORDS: 975 - MOVED: 10/21/2025 1:23 a.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS WAIT

Ohtani and the Dodgers tout ‘Team Effort’ on brink of World Series repeat

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming for a second consecutive World Series championship. It hasn’t been done since the New York Yankees 25 years ago. Shortstop Mookie Betts says the team is ready to make history. The Dodgers practiced on Monday while waiting for the World Series to begin on Friday. Reliever Tanner Scott, who had an abscess removed and missed the NL Championship Series, is eligible for the World Series roster and said he feels ready to play.

WORDS: 540 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 11:20 p.m. EDT

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-LIONS

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

SUMMARY: Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Lions bounced back from a loss as they have done flawlessly for nearly three years. Tampa Bay was outgained by more than 200 yards in the first half, but trailed 14-3 because Detroit had an interception, fumble, turned it over on downs and missed a field goal.

WORDS: 743 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 11:18 p.m. EDT

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US-FBN--DOUG MARTIN-DEATH

Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

SUMMARY: Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody. Oakland Police say it happened early Saturday while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland. Police say Martin became unresponsive after being arrested. He was transported by paramedics to a hospital where he died. He was 36. A cause of death has not been released and an autopsy will be conducted. Martin is best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,400 yards in 2015.

WORDS: 473 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 10:59 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WWCUP-2031

US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid

SUMMARY: The United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. It’s the only bid FIFA is considering for the tournament. The U.S., a four-time winner of the tournament, announced the additions Monday. The U.S, Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation withdrew their joint bid to host the 2027 tournament in April 2024 and said they intended to focus on staging the 2031 event. Two weeks later, FIFA selected Brazil for 2027. A United Kingdom plan by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was the sole submission for 2035.

WORDS: 650 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 7:31 p.m. EDT

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ML--ISRAEL-SOCCER-RIOT

Israeli soccer game abandoned after rioting rival fans throw flares and smoke grenades

SUMMARY: Police officers were among dozens of people injured during rioting between rival fans at a soccer game in Tel Aviv, Israeli authorities said. The game was eventually abandoned as police were forced to evacuate tens of thousands of people. In a statement early Monday, a police spokesman said a handful of fans had attended the game on Sunday and fired dozens of flares and smoke grenades onto the field. The derby match at the Bloomfield Stadium between Hapoel and Maccabi was canceled out of concern for public safety, police said.

WORDS: 404 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 6:36 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-COLLEGE BASEBALL

Trump honors 2025 college baseball champs LSU and LSU-Shreveport

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has honored NCAA baseball champs Louisiana State University and NAIA champs Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a joint White House celebration to mark their stellar 2025 seasons. The LSU Tigers swept Coastal Carolina in the championship series, while the LSU-Shreveport Pilots went a perfect 59-0 en route to their title. The Pilots’ standout left-handed pitcher, Isaac Rohde, was named the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA Pitcher of the Year. The Tigers championship team included nine players selected in the 2025 major league draft. It was LSU’s eighth national championship. Only the University of Southern California, with 12, has won more College World Series titles.

WORDS: 142 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 5:22 p.m. EDT

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GLF--RYDER CUP-BRADLEY

Bradley opens up on Ryder Cup loss: ‘There’s no part of me that thinks I’ll ever get over this’

SUMMARY: Keegan Bradley has opened up about the challenges of being the Ryder Cup captain. On Monday, he spoke about the emotional toll of the U.S. team’s loss to Europe. Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup competitor, was appointed captain last year. Despite high expectations, the Americans faced a significant deficit heading into the final day. Bradley has accepted blame for some decisions, including the course setup. He said he will never get over the disappointment.

WORDS: 706 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 5:14 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COMMANDERS-DANIELS

Jayden Daniels’ injury is not significant but his status against the Chiefs is not yet known

SUMMARY: Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels’ right hamstring injury is not significant or long-term. But Quinn said Monday that he does not know yet whether the quarterback will be available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Daniels had an MRI exam a day after leaving in the third quarter of Washington’s 44-22 loss at the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Washington (3-4) has lost two games in a row heading into its contest at Kansas City (4-3) next Monday night.

WORDS: 387 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 4:20 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NUGGETS-BRAUN

Christian Braun agrees to $125M, 5-year extension with Denver Nuggets

SUMMARY: Christian Braun has agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. His agent confirmed the deal on Monday. The 24-year-old moved into the starting lineup last season and averaged 15.4 points. Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, he fits seamlessly alongside stars like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Braun was the 21st pick in 2022 and helped the Nuggets to their first NBA championship during his rookie season. The Nuggets are among the favorites this season, having made several roster changes, including trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson.

WORDS: 257 - MOVED: 10/20/2025 3:51 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-PREVIEW

Red-hot Mbappé, Kane and Haaland lead Madrid, Bayern and City as Champions League returns

SUMMARY: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City return to the Champions League with Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland enjoying red-hot starts to their seasons. They all found the net in their teams’ league victories this weekend to extend their impressive scoring runs. Each has scored at least once in all but one of the games in which they played for club and country this season. Six teams have started with victories in the first two rounds, including defending champion Paris Saint-Germain and Azerbaijan’s Qarabag, which will go for three in a row when it visits winless Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

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