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UPCOMING

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BKN--AROUND THE NBA

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS -- Dealing with adversity has been an every-single-day chore for Mitch Johnson since he inherited his job as coach of the San Antonio Spurs. He’s making it look like no big deal, and the Spurs are flourishing again. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--JETS-MUSICAL D-LINEMAN

DESCRIPTION: FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jowon Briggs has been one of the few bright spots for the New York Jets in a mostly dismal season. The defensive tackle hasn’t just surprised on the field. Briggs stunned some teammates earlier this season when he showed off his tenor vocal range by singing during a special teams meeting. But that’s not all: Briggs also knows how to play 12 instruments and has dreams to someday be in plays and musicals long after his playing career is over. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr.

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BKC--T25-TOP 25 THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: Fred Hoiberg has his Nebraska team off to its best start in program history, owning the nation’s longest winning streak and armed with its best AP Top 25 ranking in more than three decades. He wants it to be merely a start rather than a high point for the 15th-ranked Cornhuskers. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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HKN--RANGERS-REMPE

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Matt Rempe is finally back for the New York Rangers after missing 24 games with a broken thumb from his fight with Ryan Reaves in late October. Rempe said he broke his left thumb in many places but did not realize anything was wrong until looking down at it in the penalty box after the throwback bout. The 23-year-old who stands 6 feet 9 inches tall insisted the injury would not deter him from dropping the gloves moving forward. But Rempe cannot fight for a couple more weeks until the thumb heals completely to the point he can fully bend it correctly. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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BKW--T25-TOP 25 THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: Princeton’s women’s basketball team has entered the Associated Press Top 25 rankings at No. 25. Coach Carla Berube’s Tigers have been ranked in four of the past five seasons. She credits their tough non-conference schedule for their success. The Tigers have only lost once this season, to No. 7 Maryland, and have wins over teams like Georgia Tech and Seton Hall. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 500 words, photo.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

DESCRIPTION: Philip Rivers has returned to the NFL as a grandfather, nearly five years after his last touchdown. On Sunday, he almost led the Colts to an upset against the Seahawks, completing 18 of 27 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Despite the 18-16 loss, Rivers expressed gratitude for the opportunity. His high school team in Alabama celebrated his return with a watch party. Rivers, now 44, joins legends like Michael Jordan and George Foreman in returning from retirement. Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed Rivers will start against the 49ers next Monday, hoping to keep the Colts’ slim playoff hopes alive. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 7:00 a.m. EST, Text

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-SCHEFFLER

DESCRIPTION: For the first time in three years, the PGA Tour did not release the voting percentage when Scottie Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the tour’s best player. It brings to mind the catchphrase from Scheffler’s famous soliloquy at the British Open. What’s the point? By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 900 words, photos. With Golf Notes and Golf Glance.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 11:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--AP COACH OF THE YEAR

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press announces its coach of the year in college football at noon Eastern. 450 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Photo, DigitalPlans, Text

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FBN--STEELERS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers need to play a very particular brand of football to win. It was on display in a clinical victory over Miami that offered hope their best football might still be in front of them. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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HKN--SABRES-KEKALIANEN

DESCRIPTION: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The task of transforming the Buffalo Sabres into winners now falls on Jarmo Kekalainen, who becomes the team’s sixth general manager during the franchise’s NHL-record 14-season playoff drought. Kekalainen takes over after Kevyn Adams was fired on Monday, and has previous experience in spending 11-plus seasons in the same position with the Columbus Blue Jackets. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 3 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Text

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HKN--OILERS-PENGUINS

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby square off when Edmonton visits Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The game also marks the return of two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry to Pittsburgh, which traded him to Edmonton last week. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 10:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKC--ABILENE CHRISTIAN-ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION: TUCSON, Ariz. — No. 1 Arizona hosts Abilene Christian in a non-conference game on Tuesday night. The Wildcats are coming off an impressive 96-75 win over No. 12 Alabama on Saturday. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos from 7 p.m. MST tipoff.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 11:15 p.m. EST, Text

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BKN--NBA CUP

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — The New York Knicks play the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup final. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game begins at 8:30 p.m. EST. Breakouts on merit.

UPCOMING: By 12/16/2025 11:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--MAVERICKS-FLAGG

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz

SUMMARY: Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Flagg also became just the fifth rookie to record 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in the last 15 years as he finished with seven board and six assists.

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FBN--DOLPHINS-STEELERS

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Pittsburgh’s 28-15 win on Monday night. The Steelers won their second straight. They have won 23 straight home games on Monday nights. Rodgers connected on 23 of 27 passes at frigid Acrisure Stadium. The 42-year-old looked right at home with the lights on and temperatures in the teens during a night that felt like a callback to his prime in Green Bay. Miami saw its slim playoff hopes vanish in the chill.

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FBC--CFP-TULANE-RETZLAFF’S REBOUND

Tulane’s ‘Bayou Jew,’ Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure

SUMMARY: Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU. The proudly Jewish athlete has landed on his feet at Tulane, where he’s helped lead the Green Wave to the College Football Playoff and enthralled Tulane’s large Jewish student population in the process. Tulane, seeded 11th, has gone 11-2 this season and will visit No. 6 seed Mississippi in a first-round CFP game on Saturday. Meanwhile, Retzlaff has been able to participate Jewish life on campus and meet prominent members of New Orleans’ Jewish community. A store near campus sells T-shirts referring to Retzlaff as the Bayou Jew and Shabbat Shotgun.

WORDS: 1063 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 11:13 p.m. EST

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BBO--BRAVES-KIM

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

SUMMARY: Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves. He agreed Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract. Kim gets a $4 million raise. The 30-year-old from South Korea had declined a $16 million player option from the $29 million, two-year contract he agreed to in February with Tampa Bay. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim Monday night. The return of Kim means Mauricio Dubón likely will be available in a utility role instead of being asked to play shortstop every day. The Braves acquired Dubón from Houston last month.

WORDS: 451 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 10:27 p.m. EST

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FBN--CHIEFS-MAHOMES

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery

SUMMARY: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has undergone surgery in Dallas to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team said in a statement that Mahomes had the operation Monday night and will begin the long rehabilitation process immediately. The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, a highly regarded orthopedist and the team physician of the Dallas Cowboys. Mahomes tore the ligament when he was spun to the ground in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Most players are able to return to the field in six to 12 months after an ACL repair, which means Mahomes should be back at some point next season.

WORDS: 633 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 10:23 p.m. EST

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FBN--CHIEFS ANALYSIS

Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL. The injury happened in a loss to the Chargers, ending the Chiefs’ playoff hopes. The team now faces uncertainty about the future. Key questions include Mahomes’ recovery, Travis Kelce’s potential retirement and coach Andy Reid’s plans. The Chiefs also need to address roster gaps, especially at wide receiver, running back and defensive end. Their rush defense has been strong, but the offense needs improvement. The Chiefs will play the Titans next, with draft positioning in mind.

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US SKAGGS DEATH TRIAL

Lawyers clash over Angels’ alleged role in Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death

SUMMARY: A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player. An Angels’ attorney, however, says it was Skaggs who was pushing drug addicted employee Eric Kay to provide him with pills. The long-running civil trial in Southern California is over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs’ death. It has included testimony from Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team’s president, John Carpino.

WORDS: 798 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 9:12 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-ROETHLISBERGER-TOMLIN

Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin has earned the right to leave Steelers on his own terms

SUMMARY: Ben Roethlisberger believes Mike Tomlin should coach the Pittsburgh Steelers as long as he wants. The former quarterback had previously suggested on his podcast that it might be time for the Steelers to consider a new coach in the offseason following a lopsided loss to Buffalo. Tomlin, in his 19th season, is the NFL’s longest-tenured coach. While the Steelers have been regular playoff contenders, they haven’t won a postseason game since 2016. Roethlisberger clarified his comments on Monday, saying Tomlin has earned the right to go out on his own terms.

WORDS: 399 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 8:47 p.m. EST

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BKN--NBA CUP-PREVIEW

Knicks and Spurs to meet in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final for trophy, bragging rights and cash

SUMMARY: The Knicks and Spurs are set to face off in the NBA Cup final, both entering with 18-7 records. Although the game won’t affect their records, it holds significant meaning. A trophy, bragging rights and a substantial financial reward are at stake. The NBA Cup, rebranded from the In-Season Tournament, offers $318,560 per player on the winning team. Both teams are eager to compete, with players emphasizing the importance of winning beyond just records. The Cup has previously propelled finalists to playoff success, adding extra motivation for the Knicks and Spurs in this high-stakes game.

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US--NCAA-REDSHIRT-LAWSUIT

Vanderbilt’s Langston Patterson among 5 seeking injunction to play 2026 season

SUMMARY: Five college football players at power-conference schools asked a federal judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction to play a fifth year next season. All five have competed four seasons in four years without taking a redshirt: Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson; kicker Nathanial Vakos, tight end Lance Mason and long snapper Nick Levy of Wisconsin; and Nebraska long snapper Kevin Gallic. U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell granted an injunction nearly a year ago that allowed Diego Pavia to play this season. Pavia finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up leading Vanderbilt to a 10-2 record.

WORDS: 638 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 7:17 p.m. EST

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HKN--RANGERS-ZIBANEJAD

Mika Zibanejad sits out the Rangers’ game vs. the Ducks after missing a team meeting

SUMMARY: Mika Zibanejad did not play for the New York Rangers on Monday night against Anaheim. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters after the morning skate that Zibanejad broke a team rule by being late for a meeting. Sullivan expects Zibanejad to play Tuesday night when Vancouver visits Madison Square Garden. Zibanejad is missing the chance to face former teammates Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, who are playing their first game in New York since getting traded to the Ducks. Zibanejad is tied for the team lead in goals with 11 and ranks third in points with 25.

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

SUMMARY: Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season. United went in 2-1 up at halftime but was 3-2 down within seven minutes of the restart. Goals from Ruben Fernandes and Matheus Cunha put it ahead with 11 minutes left only for Eli Junior Kroupi to make it 4-4 with a superbly executed equalizer six minutes from the end of regulation time. United moves into sixth place. Bournemouth is 13th.

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FBO--OBIT-WHITE

Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89

SUMMARY: Former college football and NFL coach Mike White has died at 89. His family confirmed he died Sunday in Newport Beach, California. White had a successful career coaching California and Illinois, leading the Golden Bears to a Pac-8 title in 1975 and the Illini to the Rose Bowl following the 1983 season. He also coached the Oakland Raiders for two seasons in the 1990s after their return from Los Angeles. White worked as an assistant for the San Francisco 49ers and was part of the St. Louis Rams’ Super Bowl-winning staff in 1999. Players called him a gifted coach who treated them with respect.

WORDS: 421 - MOVED: 12/15/2025 6:50 p.m. EST

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FBC--AP ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State and Hoosier star Mendoza

SUMMARY: The Associated Press has released its All-America team, featuring four Ohio State players among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten Conference. Caleb Downs of Ohio State and Fernando Mendoza of Indiana headline the list. Downs, a repeat selection, is the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Mendoza, the AP Player of the Year, led Indiana to a 13-0 record and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. The team includes players from 18 schools, with seven from the College Football Playoff. Western Kentucky, Navy, and Hawaii each have first-team selections for the first time in decades.

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GLF--PGA TOUR-AWARDS

Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods by winning PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year

SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler is the PGA Tour player of the year for the fourth consecutive time. Tiger Woods is the only other player to win the Jack Nicklaus Award at least four straight times since it began in 1990. Woods won it five times in a row and 11 overall. Scheffler was the clear favorite in a vote of the players. Along with his six victories being twice as many as anyone else’s, he won two majors at the PGA Championship and British Open. Most remarkable was that Scheffler finished no worse than eighth in his last 15 tournaments of the season.

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FBC--TRANSFER PORTAL ROUNDUP

Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change

SUMMARY: Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal. Lagway announced his intentions on social media. The oft-injured Lagway completed 63% of his passes this season for 2,264 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He missed most of the offseason program while recovering from core-muscle surgery, a sore throwing arm and a strained calf. Two other quarterbacks also revealed Monday they are moving on. According to multiple media outlets, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to enter the portal. And Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced on social media he is entering the portal.

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FBC--T25-MICHIGAN’S CHALLENGE

Biff Poggi tells signees and parents Michigan hopes to hire a coach by end of month, AP source says

SUMMARY: Michigan interim football coach Biff Poggi had a Zoom call with the program’s signees and their parents just hours after Sherrone Moore was fired last week. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because they were not authorized to share details from the call. The person said Poggi told the players and their parents that athletic director Warde Manuel hoped to have a new coach hired by the end of the month. Moore’s firing has left the Wolverines scrambling to retain recruits and to give current players reasons to stay out of the transfer portal.

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FBN--JETS-WILKS FIRED

Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks fired by coach Aaron Glenn after 48-20 loss to Jaguars

SUMMARY: New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. The decision by Glenn came after the team allowed 48 points in a significant loss to Jacksonville. Glenn announced that Chris Harris, the team’s defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator, will take over for Wilks. Glenn plans to assist Harris with play-calling duties this week. Glenn, in his first season as head coach, said he made the decision late Sunday night. Wilks’ defense struggled all season, ranking among the league’s worst. The Jets set an NFL record with no interceptions through their first 14 games. They are 3-11.

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HKN--BLACKHAWKS-BEDARD

Blackhawks place Connor Bedard on injured reserve with an upper-body injury

SUMMARY: Connor Bedard is going to miss at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury, dealing a major blow to the Chicago Blackhawks and his chances of making Team Canada for the Winter Olympics. Bedard was placed on injured reserve three days after he got hurt in the final seconds of a 3-2 loss at St. Louis. Coach Jeff Blashill says Bedard will be reevaluated at some point after Jan. 1. Blashill declined to offer any specifics with Bedard’s injury, sticking to his upper-body designation. He says Bedard isn’t going to have an operation or procedure right now, but he left open that possibility for the 20-year-old center down the road.

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HKN--SABRES-ADAMS FIRED

Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams and promote Jarmo Kekalainen to replace him

SUMMARY: The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Kevyn Adams in a move made 2 1/2 months into his sixth season, with the team sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and already in jeopardy of extending its NHL-record playoff drought to a 15th year. The decision was made by team owner Terry Pegula and announced Monday in a press release. Adams’ replacement was already with the team in Jarmo Kekalainen. The former Columbus Blue Jackets GM was hired by Adams in June to serve as a senior adviser. The 59-year-old Kekalainen is from Finland and was the NHL’s first European-born GM.

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TEN--WTA AWARDS

Aryna Sabalenka is the WTA Player of the Year again. Amanda Anisimova earns Comeback Player honors

SUMMARY: Aryna Sabalenka has won her second consecutive WTA Tour Player of the Year award. Sabalenka received nearly 80% of the vote from a media panel. The results were announced Monday. Sabalenka won the U.S. Open, reached the finals of two other Grand Slam tournaments and closed the season at No. 1 in the women’s tennis rankings. She joined Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as back-to-back winners of the honor over the past 25 years. Sabalenka is a 27-year-old from Belarus. She led women’s tennis in match victories, titles, final appearances and prize money. Amanda Anisimova was selected as Most Improved Player.

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FBN--PACKERS-PARSONS

MRI confirms Packers’ Micah Parsons tore his ACL, AP source says

SUMMARY: An MRI has confirmed Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons tore his left anterior cruciate ligament. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the test results who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team hasn’t announced the injury. It will knock Parsons out for the remainder of the season. He suffered the non-contact injury Sunday during the third quarter of Green Bay’s 34-26 loss at Denver. Parsons had gotten past right tackle Mike McGlinchey and was chasing Broncos quarterback Bo Nix when he pulled up and fell to the ground.

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