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UPCOMING

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FBN--DOLPHINS-FUTURE

DESCRIPTION: MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley discussed the future of the organization in a joint introductory news conference. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 3 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--DOLPHINS-HAFLEY’S PATH

DESCRIPTION: Jeff Hafley played at tiny Siena and started coaching at the Division III level. It prepared him to coach the Miami Dolphins. By Tim Reynolds. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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US-DUNCAN-NETFLIX

DESCRIPTION: Elle Duncan discusses leaving ESPN for Netflix. Duncan makes her Netflix debut on Friday for “Skyscraper Live,” in which free-solo climber Alex Honnold will attempt to scale Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan. By Joe Reedy. 650 words.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: The Europa League returns after a break on Thursday with a leading trio of Lyon, Aston Villa and Midtjylland seeking away wins to close on automatic qualification to the round of 16.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 5:15 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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SOC--NWSL-SPIRIT

DESCRIPTION: The Washington Spirit scheduled a news conference with owner Michele Kang and general manager Haley Carter. By Anne M. Peterson. 150 words, more on merits. Developing from news conference scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--ST JOHN’S-PITINO 900

DESCRIPTION: Rick Pitino is on the cusp of another coaching milestone. And get this — his first shot at 900 wins comes against his own son. In a family circle twist of fate, Pitino has 899 career victories on the college basketball court as he leads St. John’s into Saturday’s game at Xavier — where Richard Pitino is in his first season as coach of the Musketeers. By Mike Fitzpatrick. 600 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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MMA--UFC 324 PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Fourth-ranked challenger Justin Gaethje faces fifth-ranked challenger Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship at UFC 324. By Mark Anderson. 500 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BBO-HALL-OF-FAME

DESCRIPTION: Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are scheduled to address reporters at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, on Thursday, two days after both were selected for induction. By Alex Rubinson. 650 words, photos by 6 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--AMERICAN EXPRESS

DESCRIPTION: LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Scottie Scheffler, with 13 wins and three majors over the last two years, makes his 2026 debut when The American Express begins over three courses in the California desert. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming:700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BBO--METS-STEARNS

DESCRIPTION: New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns discusses the team’s acquisition of ace pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. 600 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/22/2026 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBC--MICHIGAN-MOORE

Sherrone Moore is back in court in a case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

SUMMARY: Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is back in court for the first time since he was charged in December with home invasion and two other crimes. Thursday’s hearing is an opportunity for the judge to get an update on the case. Moore was fired for having a relationship with a woman who was a staff member. Authorities say Moore subsequently blamed her for disclosing the affair and threatened to kill himself. He’s pleaded not guilty.

WORDS: 246 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 1:06 p.m. EST

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BBO--METS-BREWERS TRADE

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

SUMMARY: The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brandon Sproat and minor league infielder/outfielder Jett Williams. Peralta gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a hugely disappointing 2025 season. Peralta went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA last year, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He also earned his second All-Star selection. The 29-year-old right-hander is set to make $8 million this year and can become a free agent following the World Series.

WORDS: 1089 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 12:51 p.m. EST

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OLY--FIG-FOUR CONTINENTS

Olympic ice dancers Zingas and Kolesnik lead American sweep in rhythm dance at Four Continents

SUMMARY: Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik led an American sweep in the rhythm portion of the ice dance competition at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. They scored 79.97 points, edging out Caroline Parsons and Michael Brown. The event took place Thursday. Zingas and Kolesnik, recently crowned U.S. silver medalists, are using this competition to refine their programs before the Milan Cortina Olympics. In pairs, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov were third after the short program. The Chinese team of Sui Wenjing and Han Cong won the pairs short program. The competition continues through Sunday.

WORDS: 444 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 12:21 p.m. EST

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FBN--NFL AWARDS-FINALISTS

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

SUMMARY: Christian McCaffrey is only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award. McCaffrey and Maye are also finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. McCaffrey and Lawrence are among the finalists for Comeback Player of the Year. The winners will be announced at “NFL Honors” on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began. Votes were tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr.

WORDS: 895 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 12:07 p.m. EST

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OLY—WINTER OLYMPICS-DIVERSITY-EDWARDS

Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female

SUMMARY: Laila Edwards is set to make history as the first Black female to represent the U.S. in Olympic hockey. Before heading to Milan, Italy, next month, the 21-year-old Edwards enjoyed a memorable homecoming in Cleveland. In November, the forward-turned-defender played in a Rivalry Series game against Canada, while having a chance to reconnect with her family. U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport. Her journey included leaving Cleveland at 11 to develop her skills in Pittsburgh and Rochester, New York. Now completing her senior college season at Wisconsin, Edwards has overcome numerous challenges, including being a Black player in a predominantly White sport.

WORDS: 1090 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 10:48 a.m. EST

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US--SPORTS BETTING MISSOURI

Missouri considers a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA basketball betting scandal

SUMMARY: Missouri gambling regulators are considering new restrictions on bets related to college athletes’ performance. The move by the Missouri Gaming Commission comes one week after the NCAA urged state gambling boards to ban college athlete prop bets because of recent scandals. Prop bets focus on individual player performances, like points scored in basketball or passing yards in football. The NCAA argues these bets are vulnerable to manipulation. Last week, over two dozen people were indicted for allegedly trying to rig college basketball games. Missouri already prohibits prop bets on athletes playing in games involving Missouri colleges, but it allows them for all other games.

WORDS: 629 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 10:06 a.m. EST

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-ROBINSON

The Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the deal was being finalized. Robinson was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator the past two seasons after serving as pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach for two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where Baker Mayfield started four games in 2022. Robinson is Tampa Bay’s fifth offensive coordinator in five years. Robinson’s offenses with the Falcons were sixth in yards in 2024 and 14th last season.

WORDS: 237 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 9:34 a.m. EST

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TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN-OSAKA

Naomi Osaka tones down her walk-on outfit. Turns up the heat at Australian Open

SUMMARY: Naomi Osaka has toned down her walk-on outfit and turned up the heat in a second-round win over Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open. Osaka won in three sets but the pair barely exchanged handshakes after a tense finish. Osaka later said: “I think this was her last Australian Open so, OK, sorry she was mad about it.” The two-time Australian Open winner entered Margaret Court Arena wearing the jellyfish-inspired dress and warmup jacket. It was a scaled back entrance compared with the wide-brim hat, veil and parasol combination that made such a fashion statement ahead of her first-round match.

WORDS: 488 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 9:15 a.m. EST

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BKN--NBA-ABU DHABI

NBA and Abu Dhabi extend partnership, league will bring more games there

SUMMARY: The NBA and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism have extended their partnership. The league will continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East and plans to launch a global academy in Abu Dhabi for top boys’ players. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the nine-year extension is expected to be worth more than $300 million. It comes as the NBA continues talks to launch a new league in Europe, with FIBA as a partner there. The NBA has played in Abu Dhabi for the last four preseasons. The planned NBA Global Academy in Abu Dhabi will serve as an elite basketball development program for high-school-age athletes.

WORDS: 529 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 9:09 a.m. EST

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OLY--US SKI & SNOWBOARD TEAM

Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics

SUMMARY: Lindsey Vonn’s stirring return to ski racing in her 40s will hit its crescendo at the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the comeback quest of another U.S. gold medalist, snowboarder Jamie Anderson, came up short. Anderson, a two-time champion in slopestyle who returned to the sport after having two kids, failed to reach a podium this season and will not join the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team in the mountains of Italy. Mikaela Shiffrin made her fourth Olympic team, while snowboarder Chloe Kim is trying to make it three gold medals at three Olympics. They’re the headliners as U.S. Ski and Snowboard named its 97-person roster.

WORDS: 830 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 9:00 a.m. EST

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OLY--LUG-OLYMPIC FIELD

The Olympic field for luge at the Milan Cortina Games will be one slider short of the maximum size. SENT. 550 words.

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CAR--NASCAR-KYLE BUSCH-INSURANCE LAWSUIT

Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch’s $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies

SUMMARY: Pacific Life Insurance Company has asked a federal court to dismiss an $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife. The Buschs claim they were misled about life insurance policies sold as tax-free retirement income. Pacific Life argues Busch failed to fully fund the policies, let some lapse, and surrendered others. The company says the Buschs signed documents acknowledging they understood the policies and their risks. Pacific Life also claims the lawsuit is outside the statute of limitations. The Buschs allege they were unaware of high commissions and were steered into a high-risk product.

WORDS: 605 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 8:58 a.m. EST

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TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN-WAWRINKA

Wawrinka, 40, makes Grand Slam history by reaching the third round in Australia

SUMMARY: Stan Wawrinka has become the first man over 40 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament since 1978. The 2014 Australian Open champion edged Arthur Gea in a five-set, 4 1/2-hour match at Melbourne Park. He held strong as the 21-year-old Gea struggled with cramps in the final 10-point tiebreaker. At 40 years, 310 days, Wawrinka is the first to go so far in a major since Australian great Ken Rosewall at did it 48 years ago. Wawrinka says 2026 will be his farewell season. He’ll play No. 9 Taylor Fritz next. Before then, he figured he probably deserved a beer.

WORDS: 670 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 8:33 a.m. EST

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ENT--ALEX HONNOLD-TAIPEI 101

Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement — and concern

SUMMARY: Alex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear. Netflix will broadcast the event live. The announcement has sparked excitement and concern, especially since Honnold is now a married father of two. Known for his ropeless ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan, Honnold aims to push climbing limits worldwide. He won’t be the first to climb the skyscraper, but he will be the first to do so without a rope. Safety measures are in place, but ethical concerns remain about broadcasting such a high-risk endeavor live.

WORDS: 1096 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 8:29 a.m. EST

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OLY-JUM-SUIT SCANDAL

How Norway’s ski jumping scandal led to new rules in place for the Winter Olympics

WORDS: 951 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 8:25 a.m. EST

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TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka have made it a day for the ages at the Australian Open. Djokovic has achieved 399 Grand Slam match wins after defeating Francesco Maestrelli. He’s aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, which would make him the oldest man to win a major singles championship in the Open era. Wawrinka became the first man over 40 to reach the third round of a major since 1978. Naomi Osaka’s first two rounds have been contrastingly different, ranging from fashion to friction. Day 5 set another attendance record at the Australian Open.

WORDS: 884 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 7:11 a.m. EST

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SOC--ENGLISH PREVIEW

Premier League: Man City spends $500M in a year but flaws remain in bid to be best in England

WORDS: 751 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 2:32 a.m. EST

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BKN--BUCKS-ANTETOKOUNMPO

Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks’ recent blowout losses

SUMMARY: Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues may be contributing to the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent penchant for lopsided losses. The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday night to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries. The Bucks have lost four of their last five. Each of their last three losses was decided by at least 18 points. Milwaukee’s string of nine straight playoff appearances is in jeopardy midway through the season. The Bucks are 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. They haven’t won more than two straight games at any point this season.

WORDS: 537 - MOVED: 01/22/2026 2:12 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW ___

—OLY--Milan Cortina-Snow Maker

—OLY--SPD-Speedskating-Stolz

—OLY--SBD-Chloe Kim

—SKI--WCup-Men’s Super-G

—TEN--Australian Open

—CAR--NASCAR-Hall of Fame Ceremony