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FBN--FALCONS-PENIX

DESCRIPTION: FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- A sluggish offensive performance in Sunday night’s loss at San Francisco hasn’t altered coach Raheem Morris’s confidence in quarterback Michael Penix Jr., whose status for this week’s game against Miami is expected to be updated after he suffered a bone bruise on a late hit. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 2:56 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--PGA TOUR-KAPALUA

DESCRIPTION: The PGA Tour decides what to do with The Sentry now that Kapalua has been ruled out of hosting the season opener because of a water dispute that has left the course bone dry. One likelihood is canceling the event, which would lead to the latest start to a PGA Tour season. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--PRO PICKS-WEEK 8

DESCRIPTION: Aaron Rodgers faces the Packers for the first time as Pittsburgh hosts Green Bay in a prime-time matchup, highlighting Week 8. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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US FBN MARK SANCHEZ-STABBING

DESCRIPTION: Fox Sports analyst and former NFL player Mark Sanchez had a pretrial hearing in his criminal case Wednesday on charges that he attacked and seriously injured a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel in what prosecutors say was a dispute over a parking place. On merits from hearing scheduled for 1 pm to 1:30 pm ET. File photos.

ON MERITS: By 10/22/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text, Video

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FBN--STEELERS-RODGERS’ REUNION

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to make his first-ever game against the Green Bay Packers personal in any way. Good luck with that. The Steelers quarterback will face the franchise where he starred for 15 years for the first time on Sunday night when Pittsburgh hosts the Packers. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-DODGERS DYNASTY?

DESCRIPTION: TORONTO — Dave Roberts says the Dodgers would belong on “a Mount Rushmore of sports organizations” by winning a third World Series title in six years. Whether they’d be considered a dynasty is subject to debate. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos, by 5 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-FREEMAN’S ROOTS

DESCRIPTION: Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman is going back to his parents’ home country to play in the World Series. The All-Star first baseman holds dual Canadian-American citizen, but he isn’t expecting a warm welcome in Toronto. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--ANGELS-SUZUKI

DESCRIPTION: ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels introduce former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their fifth manager in the past eight seasons. Suzuki begins his first managerial job at any level in charge of a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2014 and hasn’t had a winning season since 2015. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 5 p.m. PDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 8:04 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--LPGA-INTERNATIONAL CROWN

DESCRIPTION: The first round of the LPGA’s International Crown event at the New Korea Country Club.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 8:17 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BKN--PELICANS-GRIZZLIES

DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies open the season hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. By Clay Bailey. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 9:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--PENN ST-KOTELNICKI

DESCRIPTION: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki had high expectations for his second season in Happy Valley. Now that the Nittany Lions have dropped four in a row, the second-year coach is trying to jumpstart a sinking offense that ranks 99th nationally before Penn State visits No. 1 Ohio State on Nov. 1. By Travis Johnson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2025 9:03 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--GIANTS MANAGER

The San Francisco Giants are hiring Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello as their new manager for his first pro coaching job. SENT: 200 words. Updates coming.

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FBN—RAVENS-JACKSON

Lamar Jackson was on the practice field for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday after missing two games with a hamstring injury. SENT: 150 words. Updates coming.

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FBC--T25-TEXAS A&M-ROLE PLAYERS

DESCRIPTION: COLLEGE STATION, Texas — When freshman Ashton Bethel-Roman led No. 3 Texas A&M in receiving last weekend, it was a breakout performance that illustrated the depth of the Aggies. As Texas A&M prepares to visit No. 20 LSU Saturday, the Aggies know that the contributions of role players will be important as they chase their first national title since 1939. “We got a bunch of guys on offense that could do anything with the ball on any given day,” receiver Terry Bussey said. “Everybody is just ready to step up when their number is called.” By Kristie Rieken. SENT: 650 words. Photos.

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FBN--JETS-STARTING QB

Fields or Taylor? Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping Bengals guessing on starting quarterback

SUMMARY: Aaron Glenn knows who the New York Jets’ starting quarterback will be against Cincinnati, but he isn’t revealing his plan. Glenn said simply on Wednesday that the team will have a quarterback on Sunday. Justin Fields was benched after a poor performance last Sunday and Tyrod Taylor played the second half of New York’s loss to Carolina. Glenn said Monday he would deliberate over his decision, considering who gives the Jets the best chance to win. Taylor is dealing with a knee issue and is day to day at practice. Owner Woody Johnson has expressed concerns about Fields’ performance.

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FBN--NFL OWNERS MEETINGS

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

SUMMARY: The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer. Commissioner Roger Goodell made that clear Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting. Goodell said the league is accustomed to getting blowback for its entertainment choices given the size and breadth of its fan base. The Puerto Rican artist has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. He decided to do a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding stops in the mainland U.S. as a form of protest. Trump on a conservative TV news network called the NFL’s decision crazy and ridiculous.

WORDS: 414 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 1:36 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COMMANDERS-DANIELS OUT

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says

SUMMARY: Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place. That’s according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not officially ruled him out for the Monday night game. Washington has lost two games in a row heading into the contest at Kansas City. 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.

WORDS: 205 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 1:35 p.m. EDT

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SOC--SPANISH LEAGUE-MIAMI

Villarreal blames La Liga for canceled Miami game as Tebas laments missed chance for Spanish soccer

SUMMARY: Villarreal has blamed poor management by the Spanish league for the cancellation of its planned regular-season game against Barcelona in the United States. Villarreal on Wednesday expressed discontent with La Liga over its handling of the organization of the match.” Spanish league president Javier Tebas had said “narrow-minded” views cost Spanish soccer a great chance to project itself globally. A European fan group praised the decision to cancel the game, and the Spanish government called for more transparency in any future negotiations to try to play a league game abroad.

WORDS: 808 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 1:16 p.m. EDT

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OLY--INDONESIA-ISRAEL

IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes

SUMMARY: The International Olympic Committee says it recommends no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The governing body also says it will ceasing any discussions with Indonesia about hosting future Olympics. The Indonesian government declared earlier this month that it would deny visas to Israeli athletes. Israel’s team included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise.

WORDS: 315 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 1:04 p.m. EDT

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FBN--GIANTS SALE

NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family

SUMMARY: NFL owners have approved the sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the Giants announced the sale on Wednesday. The Koch family acquired what the team called a minority, non-controlling interest. The Mara and Tisch families remain the controlling owners, with no change in leadership. Julia Koch, widow of David Koch, has a net worth of $81.2 billion. Last year, her family bought 15% of BSE Global. Owners also approved minority stake sales in the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.

WORDS: 391 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 12:56 p.m. EDT

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FBN—PRO BOWL GAMES

NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week

SUMMARY: The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the change Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting. The plan is to hold the Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday night, Feb. 3, in the Bay Area. It remains a flag football game between the AFC and NFC. The NFL is hoping to take advantage of increased interest in flag football ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Santa Clara, California.

WORDS: 437 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 12:07 p.m. EDT

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FBN--HALL OF FAME-NOMINEES

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald lead the pack for 2026 Hall of Fame

SUMMARY: Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald have advanced to the next stage of consideration for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in their first year of eligibility. Six other players in their first year of eligibility have also advanced from the original list of 128 modern-era nominees to the 52 that will be considered by the full selection committee. The full 50-member selection committee will reduce the list to 25 and then 15 finalists, who will be voted on by the committee before the Super Bowl in February. Brees and Fitzgerald are the top new candidates this year.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

College football picks: Indiana, Vandy have gotten better together, landing both in top 10

SUMMARY: Vanderbilt and Indiana going into their games this week together in the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time. Indiana is ranked No. 2 as it prepares to host UCLA. Vanderbilt is No. 10 as it gets ready to play No. 15 Missouri at home. Vandy’s top-10 ranking is its first since 1947. From 1995-2023, Vanderbilt’s .322 winning percentage was the worst among power-conference programs. Indiana’s .348 winning percentage over that span was third-worst. Indiana’s 18-2 record since last season is tied for third-best in the country. Vanderbilt’s 13-7 mark is tied for 34th.

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FBC--ASSESSING PARITY

Has parity arrived in college football? Transfer portal, NIL money credited for tighter games

SUMMARY: The transfer portal and NIL money have helped level the playing field across college football. The result is the type of parity that makes the NFL must-see TV with the competition tighter than ever, especially in the Power Four conferences. In the Southeastern Conference, the average margin of victory is just 10.0 points per game. That is on pace to be the lowest for any power conference since at least 2000. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea says he feels like he’s coaching in the NFL now.

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OLY--US RELAY REVAMP

Relay revamp featuring Lyles and Richardson has US Olympic team looking for gold at 2028 LA Games

SUMMARY: The U.S. track team overhauled its struggling relay strategy to start this Olympic cycle and won four of five possible gold medals at the world championships in Tokyo last month. Anchors in three of the wins were Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Officials say they implemented a top-down method of selecting not only the teams but where the runners will run. They know the U.S. will be hard pressed to top the gold-medal count three years from now at the LA Olympics. They say they are also aware that success in the relays could be the difference between first and second on the medals table.

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FBC--T25-WHAT TO WATCH

College football Week 9: No. 8 Ole Miss to test defense of No. 13 Sooners in 1 of 3 Top 25 SEC games

SUMMARY: The Southeastern Conference features all three of the Top 25 matchups during Week 9 of the college football season. No. 3 Texas A&M faces No. 20 LSU, No. 8 Mississippi visits No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 10 Vanderbilt hosts No. 15 Missouri. In other top games, Minnesota plays Iowa and Indiana faces UCLA in the Big Ten, No. 11 BYU visits Iowa State in the Big 12, SMU goes to Wake Forest in the ACC and No. 18 South Florida heads to Memphis in the American.

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FBN--TRADE DEADLINE-HISTORY

From Fred Dean to Christian McCaffrey: How midseason trades reshaped NFL history

SUMMARY: The NFL trade market has become more active in recent years. A new generation of general managers is more willing to take risks, and a later trade deadline allows teams to plan for the future. According to Spotrac, there have been 50 trades between October 1 and the deadline over the past three seasons, compared to just 16 from 2015 to 2017. There have been many notable midseason trades in NFL history with some of the most impactful involving players like McCaffrey, Fred Dean, Mike Haynes, Herschel Walker, Marshawn Lynch and Von Miller.

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Mbappé leads Madrid against struggling Juventus in Champions League; Qarabag looking to stay perfect

SUMMARY: Real Madrid looks to continue its perfect Champions League start when it hosts Juventus on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappé has been prolific for his club, scoring 18 goals in 14 appearances for Madrid and France, including five in this season’s Champions League. Juventus has struggled, drawing both European matches and not winning since September 13, with coach Igor Tudor under pressure after a recent loss. Qarabag aims for a surprising third win in a row against Athletic Bilbao. Liverpool is on a four-game losing streak and seeks a Champions League rebound at Eintracht Frankfurt.

WORDS: 190 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 5:27 a.m. EDT

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OLY--SKE-UKRAINE-RUSSIAN SLIDERS

Ukraine’s top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics

SUMMARY: Ukraine’s top Olympic sliding contender is frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation’s potential decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Milan-Cortina Games. Vladyslav Heraskevych says this could lead to safety and doping concerns. Russians have been banned from international sliding since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Heraskevych, who was fourth at last season’s world championships, says he wouldn’t feel safe competing alongside Russian athletes. Russian officials expect to compete soon, but it’s unclear how many could qualify for the Olympics. Heraskevych emphasizes that life in Ukraine is more important than medals.

WORDS: 768 - MOVED: 10/22/2025 4:10 a.m. EDT

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BKN--LAKERS-LUKA’S OPENER

Luka Doncic’s 43 points, near triple-double aren’t enough to carry Lakers to a win without LeBron

SUMMARY: Luka Doncic scored 43 points in his first season opener with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn’t enough to propel his team past the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers are still figuring out how to play without LeBron James, who will be sidelined by sciatica for at least the next few weeks. This loss was a preview of the pitfalls and the possibilities for the Lakers without the top scorer in NBA history. Doncic was aggressive and outstanding when he got into the paint against the smallish Warriors, going 15 of 17 inside the 3-point line.

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MOVING TOMORROW ___

—World Series Preview

—Thursday Night Football

—BKC--T25-BYU-AJ Arrives