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UPCOMING

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-WEEK 14

DESCRIPTION: Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers shut up the folks calling for Mike Tomlin’s departure — for one week at least. The Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars defended their home turf and took over first place in their respective divisions. The Houston Texans moved another step toward a playoff berth while damaging Kansas City’s hopes. Week 14’s biggest games didn’t disappoint. Rodgers played his best game of the season and the Steelers held on for a 27-22 victory in Baltimore to move one game ahead of the Ravens in the AFC North. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP FALLOUT-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: As it turned out, the most important game impacting the most important decision the College Football Playoff selection committee made in 2025 took place in August.There’s nothing particularly wrong with that — all the games are supposed to count, though the process that led to the ouster of Notre Dame was anything but perfect. By Eddie Pells. AP Photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 7:00 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-MIAMI

DESCRIPTION: Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season. The committee recognized Miami’s win over Notre Dame, ending the Irish’s season. Cristobal acknowledges the challenges and complexities of the selection process. He emphasizes the importance of not compromising on-field success amid the chaos in college football. Miami’s playoff berth avoids a potential Gator Bowl appearance, which might have been skipped by key players. By Tim Reynolds.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 7:00 a.m. EST

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BKC--T25-MENS POLL

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 1:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text, DigitalPlans

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BKW--T25-WOMENS POLL

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text, DigitalPlans

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FBN--FALCONS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA -- An ugly loss to Seattle, which featured more blunders on special teams, left the Atlanta Falcons eliminated from the playoffs and locked into their eighth consecutive losing season. By Paul Newberry. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--TITANS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans didn’t help their draft stock at a second consecutive No. 1 overall pick. They do get the benefits of just winning a game for only the second time in a miserable season. Now they visit San Francisco on Sunday. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 6 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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TEN--MIAMI INVITATIONAL

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz faces 19-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca in the Miami Invitational at loanDepot park, a one-day exhibition that marks the first tennis event ever held at the Miami Marlins’ home ballpark. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Event begins 7 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 9:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--EAGLES-CHARGERS

DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles visit the Los Angeles Chargers. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Begins 8:15 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 11:45 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBN--TEXANS-CHIEFS

Texans stifle Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs in 20-10 victory to keep pace in AFC South race

SUMMARY: The Houston Texans have won their fifth straight game. They relied on the NFL’s top-ranked defense to shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. C.J. Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, and Houston came away from Arrowhead Stadium with a 20-10 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night. Nico Collins contributed four catches for 121 yards, and Dare Ogunbowale added a go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The Texans remained a game behind Jacksonville in the AFC South. The Chiefs fell to 6-7 and are in danger of missing the playoffs.

WORDS: 967 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 12:42 a.m. EST

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US--SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned in New York court over sports betting scheme

SUMMARY: Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard will be formally arraigned in Brooklyn federal court Monday on federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges. Rozier previously appeared before a federal judge in Orlando in late October, when prosecutors first announced the charges. Rozier, through his attorney, has denied any wrongdoing. The Ohio native was one of three current or former NBA players ensnared in a sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports.

WORDS: 398 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 12:16 a.m. EST

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BKN--LAKERS-LEBRON & LUKA

LeBron James’ vintage performance leaves Philly crowd in awe

SUMMARY: LeBron James has thrilled fans with a vintage performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. He scored 29 points, including 10 straight in the fourth quarter, leading the Lakers to a 112-108 win on Sunday night. This comes after his NBA record double-digit scoring streak ended last week. James, who has battled injuries this season, says he’s not 100% but felt better than in recent games. Luka Doncic also returned for the Lakers, contributing a triple-double. Despite retirement speculation, James continues to shine, leaving fans in awe of his clutch plays.

WORDS: 865 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 11:31 p.m. EST

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BBO--HALL OF FAME

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

SUMMARY: Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again. Kent appeared on 14 of 16 ballots, two more than the 12 ballots needed for the 75% minimum. Carlos Delgado received nine votes, followed by Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy with six each, Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received fewer than five votes. Kent will be inducted at the hall in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26.

WORDS: 835 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 11:01 p.m. EST

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BKN-THUNDER-JAZZ

Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101

SUMMARY: Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131-101 on Sunday night. Holmgren added nine rebounds, and Williams had eight assists. Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points. Oklahoma City shot 58% from the field and made 21 3-pointers. The Thunder scored 27 points off 17 Utah turnovers. Kyle Filipkowski led the Jazz with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks added 20 points apiece. Clayton had nine assists. Both teams played without their leading scorers. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was sidelined because of left elbow bursitis. Utah’s Lauri Markkanen sat out with an undisclosed illness.

WORDS: 286 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 10:46 p.m. EST

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BKN--LAKERS-76ERS

James hits go-ahead 3 and scores 29 points, Doncic has triple-double in Lakers’ win over 76ers

SUMMARY: LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night. Joel Embiid made an 18-footer for Philadelphia that tied it at 105. James came right back down and hit a 3 with 1:12 left for the lead and added a 20-footer on the next possession to make it 110-105. Doncic finished with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Doncic, the NBA scoring leader, missed the last two games as he traveled to Slovenia where his fiancee gave birth to their daughter. James sat out Friday against Boston with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis.

WORDS: 320 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 10:08 p.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

SUMMARY: Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket. The undefeated Hoosiers vaulted to the top spot based on their history-making win in the Big Ten title game against Ohio State, which fell one spot after its 13-10 loss. Southeastern Conference champ Georgia was third and and Big 12 titlist Texas Tech fourth. The drama surrounded the bubble teams, and it was Alabama at No. 9 and Miami at No. 10 making the field by leapfrogging Notre Dame, which lost to the Hurricanes during opening week.

WORDS: 1059 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 10:03 p.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-LEFT OUT

Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting ‘punched in the stomach’ by CFP

SUMMARY: Notre Dame has announced it will not participate in a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff. The team posted the decision on its official X account. Despite a strong winning streak, Notre Dame was excluded from the 12-team playoff bracket. Miami edged the Fighting Irish out for the No. 10 seed due to a head-to-head victory. Alabama, with three losses, made the playoff and sparked further debate.

WORDS: 784 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 9:21 p.m. EST

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FBN--BEARS-PACKERS

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

SUMMARY: The Green Bay Packers have overtaken the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North. Keisean Nixon intercepted Caleb Williams’ pass in the end zone with 22 seconds remaining to preserve Green Bay’s 28-21 win over Chicago on Sunday. The Bears were facing fourth-and-1 from Green Bay’s 14-yard line when Williams faked a handoff and rolled to his left. Tight end Cole Kmet had gotten behind Nixon in the end zone, but Nixon made a leaping catch of the underthrown pass. Josh Jacobs scored the tiebreaking touchdown on a 2-yard run with 3:32 remaining as the Packers won their fourth straight and snapped Chicago’s five-game win streak.

WORDS: 955 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 9:05 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-RAVENS

Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead

SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and even ran for TD in perhaps his best game with the Steelers, and Pittsburgh took sole possession of first place in the AFC North, holding on for a 27-22 win over the Ravens when a Baltimore touchdown with 2:43 remaining was overturned by a replay review. Isaiah Likely secured a pass from Lamar Jackson with two hands in the end zone, and both his feet came down, but as he was about to complete another step with his right foot, Joey Porter Jr. of the Steelers knocked the ball free. It was initially called a touchdown but then changed to incomplete. The Ravens eventually turned the ball over on downs.

WORDS: 1023 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 6:56 p.m. EST

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FBN--COMMANDERS-DANIELS

QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbow

SUMMARY: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced out again at Minnesota after landing hard on his previously injured left elbow during an interception return. Daniels missed the past three games. The Commanders faced fourth-and-1 from the Minnesota 30 in the third quarter when Daniels tried a quick throw to his left that Vikings edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel leaped to deflect and secure before a 40-yard runback. Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers delivered a clean block on Daniels during the return with a two-handed shove to the chest that caused him to lose his balance and land on his left elbow.

WORDS: 601 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 6:37 p.m. EST

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FBN--BENGALS-BILLS

Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals thanks to Josh Allen’s 4 TDs, Christian Benford’s pick-6

SUMMARY: The Buffalo Bills have won their second straight, rallying from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 39-34. Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and ran for one, and Christian Benford scored the go-ahead TD on a 63-yard interception return. Allen’s 40-yard TD rush broke his record for the longest by a Bills quarterback. Buffalo flipped the game with big plays on defense on a snowy afternoon. Benford and defensive end A.J. Epenesa intercepted Joe Burrow on consecutive plays from scrimmage, leading to the Bills scoring three touchdowns in a span of 4:20 in the fourth quarter.

WORDS: 917 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 6:36 p.m. EST

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FBN--COLTS-JONES INJURED

Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injury

SUMMARY: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, already playing with a broken bone in his left leg, injured his right Achilles tendon against Jacksonville. Jones dropped to the ground and immediately grabbed the back of his right leg. He slammed his helmet to the ground several times before getting helped up by team trainers. He limped to the sideline for further evaluation and eventually made his way to the locker room for tests. Riley Leonard replaced him, and the team quickly ruled Jones out for the game.

WORDS: 631 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 6:16 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-VANDERBILT-13TH GAME

Vanderbilt was serious about scheduling a 13th game to bolster its CFP chances

SUMMARY: Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea lobbied all week and offered to add a 13th game to the schedule, “in the parking lot” if they had to, for one more shot at impressing the College Football Playoff selection committee. He said Sunday the idea was no joke. His school’s chancellor and athletic director already were working behind the scenes trying to schedule a last-ditch effort for Vanderbilt’s most successful football team in school history. Vanderbilt was one of multiple schools that were skipped over because of the CFP’s conference champion qualifier rule.

WORDS: 364 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 5:50 p.m. EST

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GLF--WORLD CHALLENGE

Matsuyama rallies in the Bahamas and beats Noren in a playoff to win Hero World Challenge

SUMMARY: Hideki Matsuyama has finished the year the way he started it. He won the Hero World Challenge with a 64 in the final round and a 9-iron to 2 feet in a playoff to beat Alex Noren. Matsuyama won the season opener in Kapalua in January. He rallied at Albany by holing out from the 10th fairway for eagle and making a 30-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole. Noren made an 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th in regulation for a 64 to force the playoff. Scottie Scheffler was in the mix until a bogey on the 11th hole.

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FBN--SAINTS-BUCCANEERS

Rookie QB Tyler Shough’s 2 TD runs lead Saints to a 24-20 upset of Buccaneers

SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints have upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to tighten the NFC South race. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough ran for two touchdowns for lowly New Orleans, which improved to 3-10 with Sunday’s 24-20 win. The Saints were 8 1/2-point underdogs. They frustrated Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in a sloppy game mostly played through a driving storm. The four-time defending division champion Bucs fell to 7-6. They lost for the fourth time in five games and fell into a first-place tie with Carolina. The Bucs and Panthers face off twice in the final three games.

WORDS: 931 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 5:19 p.m. EST

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Guehi’s late goal lifts Crystal Palace to 4th place in Premier League

SUMMARY: Defender Marc Guehi has scored late as Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Fulham to move up to fourth place in the Premier League. Guehi headed in the winner off a corner kick in the 87th minute to put Palace in the Champions League spots. Georginio Rutter earlier scored his first goal of the Premier League season in stoppage time and Brighton salvaged a 1-1 home draw against West Ham.

WORDS: 435 - MOVED: 12/07/2025 4:22 p.m. EST

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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S GIANT SLALOM

Julia Scheib of Austria uses strong final run to win giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin ties for 4th

SUMMARY: Julia Scheib of Austria used a strong final run to win a World Cup giant slalom, with American standout Mikaela Shiffrin finishing in a tie for fourth place. Scheib, who was in second place after the opening run, made up ground to finish combined time of 2 minutes, 13 seconds. She edged Sara Hector of Sweden by 0.57 seconds. First-run leader Alice Robinson of New Zealand had a miscue in her run and slipped to third place. Shiffrin narrowly missed being on the podium as she wound up in a tie with Swiss racer Camille Rast. Both were 1.17 seconds behind Scheib.

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BKC--T25-WHO’S NO. 1?

Who’s No. 1? Top-ranked Purdue’s loss opens the door for a change atop the AP poll

SUMMARY: In the waning seconds of a blowout win, fans at Arizona’s McKale Center started a chant of “Number 1!” The second-ranked Wildcats can certainly make a case with Saturday night’s dismantling of No. 20 Auburn and top-ranked Purdue’s first loss of the season. Michigan can also stake a claim to No. 1. So can Duke. What about Iowa State? Arizona has been No. 2 the past two weeks and has beaten four ranked teams. Michigan is No. 3 and has won its last five games by at least 25 points. Duke is undefeated and No. 10 Iowa State also hasn’t lost and just took down the top-ranked team.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Indiana jumps to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Georgia, Ohio State in final rankings before playoff

SUMMARY: Indiana is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time after going through the regular season and Big Ten championship game 13-0. The Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over the Buckeyes made them the unanimous pick for No. 1 as they looked ahead to top seeding for their second straight appearance in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Georgia beat Alabama by three touchdowns in the SEC title game and moved up one spot to No. 2 for its highest ranking of the season. Ohio State is No. 3.

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