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FBC--INDIANA-CELEBRATION

DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Hoosiers will celebrate their first national championship in football Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium even though the forecast calls for cold temperatures and possible snow. By Michael Marot. 600 words. Celebration begins at 1 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 1:00 p.m. EST, Text

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OLY-ITALY WINTER OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY

DESCRIPTION: 400 words upcoming

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 4:30 a.m. EST, Text, Video, Photo

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SKI--WCUP-MEN’S DOWNHILL

DESCRIPTION: KITZBÜHEL, Austria — Overall World Cup leader Marco Odermatt aims for his first victory in the classic Kitzbühel downhill, a day after winning the super-G. 500 words, photos by 1200 GMT.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 7:00 a.m. EST, Text

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GLF--DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC

DESCRIPTION: The third round of the Dubai Desert Classic, where Patrick Reed leads on 9 under and Rory McIlroy is seven shots behind. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 8:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S GS

DESCRIPTION: SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czechia — Austrian skier Julia Scheib enters the last women’s World Cup giant slalom before the Olympics on a substantial lead in the discipline standings, while Mikaela Shiffrin aims for her first GS podium of the season. 400 words, photos by 1400 GMT.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 9:00 a.m. EST, Text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Five games in the Premier League including Manchester City hosting Wolverhampton and Liverpool at Bournemouth. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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GLF--AMERICAN EXPRESS

DESCRIPTION: LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Scottie Scheffler and 18-year-old Blades Brown were tied for the lead and headed to the tougher Stadium Course at PGA West for the third round of The American Express. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/24/2026 7:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--NUGGETS-BUCKS-INJURIES

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

SUMMARY: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury already caused him to miss eight games earlier this season. Antetokounmpo had his right calf wrapped in the first half of a 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Antetokounmpo didn’t appear comfortable the rest of the night and left for good with 34 seconds remaining. The two-time MVP said he expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday. Denver’s Aaron Gordon scored 13 points in the first half before sitting out the second half with a right hamstring strain.

WORDS: 680 - MOVED: 01/24/2026 1:36 a.m. EST

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TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue his title defense at the Australian Open

SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner has struggled with cramps and extreme heat before securing a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory at the Australian Open. Play was suspended for several minutes Saturday to close the roof on Rod Laver Arena, allowing Sinner to recover and win against Eliot Spizzirri. Sinner admits the cooler conditions helped him overcome the intense heat. He’ll face fellow Italian Luciano Darderi next. Play was suspended for at least three hours on all outside courts. Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula have advanced to a fourth-round encounter against each other. Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka headline the night session.

WORDS: 826 - MOVED: 01/24/2026 1:29 a.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR-HALL OF FAME

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

SUMMARY: Kurt Busch has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick. The 47-year-old Busch, who won the first Cup Chase in 2004, was selected in his first year of eligibility by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel last May. Nicknamed “The Outlaw,” Busch was known for his fiery temper and often found himself at the center of controversy. He won his only Cup Series championship at age 26. Busch won 43 races across NASCAR’s three national series, including 34 at the Cup level. He won the 2017 Daytona 500.

WORDS: 962 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 10:01 p.m. EST

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FBC--CLEMSON-SWINNEY-TAMPERING

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss’ Pete Golding and calls for reforms

SUMMARY: Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli. Swinney said Friday he has forwarded evidence to the NCAA. The longtime Tigers coach says, “If you tamper with my players, I’m going to turn you in.” Swinney described how Ferrelli, a linebacker, committed to Clemson on Jan. 6 and enrolled. Two weeks later, Ferrelli reentered the transfer portal and committed to Ole Miss. Swinney says he obtained text messages that Golding sent to Ferrelli after the linebacker had enrolled at Clemson.

WORDS: 752 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 8:16 p.m. EST

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GLF--AMERICAN EXPRESS

Teenager Blades Brown narrowly misses a 59. He’s tied for American Express lead with Scheffler

SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 in the world and tied for the lead at The American Express. And that’s not what caused the big buzz. Blades Brown was 6 feet away from becoming the youngest player to shoot 59 on the PGA Tour. The 18-year-old narrowly missed. He settled for a career-low 60 on Friday and is tied with Scheffler going into the weekend. Scheffler wasn’t particularly sharp but still shot a 64 in the second round of his 2026 debut. Brown was playing his sixth competitive round in as many days. He played a Korn Ferry Tour event in the Bahamas that finished Wednesday.

WORDS: 922 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 7:54 p.m. EST

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US--WINTER WEATHER-SPORTS

NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm

SUMMARY: An approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend. In the NBA, the start time of the Washington Wizards’ game at the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday has been moved to noon. In the NHL, Saturday’s game in Nashville between the Predators and the Utah Mammoth was bumped two hours earlier. The Atlantic Coast Conference moved up start times for three men’s basketball games on Saturday: Wake Forest-Duke, North Carolina-Virginia, and Virginia Tech-Louisville. On the women’s side, No. 1 UConn’s game at Seton Hall was changed from Sunday to Saturday.

WORDS: 657 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 7:27 p.m. EST

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FBN--RAMS-MCVAY AT 40

Sean McVay turns 40 with a new perspective on football and the same dreams for his Los Angeles Rams

SUMMARY: Sean McVay will spend his 40th birthday on Saturday in the exact same way he spent the vast majority of his 30s. He’ll be preparing the Los Angeles Rams to play their hearts out. This year, he’ll be working to get the Rams ready for the NFC championship game against Seattle. If they win, he’ll become the youngest head coach to reach three Super Bowls. McVay has been the “youngest” and the “first” to a jaw-dropping number of accomplishments since he took over the Rams as a 30-year-old prodigy. He’s still at the top of his profession, but the father of two young sons has a new perspective on what that means.

WORDS: 1041 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 7:14 p.m. EST

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FBN--OBIT-BRODIE

Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90

SUMMARY: One-time NFL MVP and longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90. The 49ers said Brodie’s family said he died Friday. Brodie had a stroke in 2000. Brodie played for the 49ers from 1957-73 after breaking every major passing record at Stanford. He later played on the Senior PGA Tour and won the 1991 Security Pacific Senior Classic. Brodie’s 17 seasons still represent a 49ers franchise record and his 31,548 yards passing rank second to Joe Montana on San Francisco’s career passing list. When Brodie retired after the 1973 season, he trailed only Johnny Unitas and Fran Tarkenton in yards passing.

WORDS: 611 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 6:56 p.m. EST

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FBN--BILLS-COACHING SEARCH-RIVERS

Buffalo Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coaching job

SUMMARY: Philip Rivers has interviewed with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching job. It’s the latest twist in a busy couple of months for one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. The 44-year-old Rivers has no previous NFL coaching experience, having worked since his initial retirement from the league as a high school coach in his native Alabama. Last month, he ended his five-year retirement and finished the season with the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers was the fourth candidate to interview since the Bills launched their search on Wednesday. Sean McDermott was fired Monday after going 98-50 and reaching the playoffs eight times in nine seasons.

WORDS: 461 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 6:39 p.m. EST

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MMA--UFC SMOTHERMAN COLLAPSES

Cameron Smotherman collapses after weighing in for UFC 324, fight with Ricky Turcios canceled

SUMMARY: Bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday afternoon immediately after weighing in and his bout with Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 was canceled. Smotherman made his way to the stage seemingly without any complications. But as he stepped onto the scale and successfully made weight at 135.5 pounds for Saturday’s event, his eyes appeared heavy, slowly blinking twice. He stepped off to his left, wobbling toward the stairs and falling face-first onto the stage in a scary moment. A UFC spokesperson said Smotherman was transported from T-Mobile Arena to a hospital for precautionary evaluations and is being discharged.

WORDS: 221 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 6:14 p.m. EST

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BKC--T25-ALABAMA-BEDIAKO

No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee

SUMMARY: Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday. Although Oats called the NCAA system that is allowing professional players to return to college “broken,” he is taking advantage of the loophole. The 23-year-old Bediako practiced with the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide a day after a judge in Tuscaloosa temporarily reinstated the player’s college eligibility and blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return. Bediako has signed several NBA developmental contracts since 2023, including playing for the Motor City Cruise in the NBA’s G League as recently as last week. He spent two seasons at Alabama before turning pro.

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US--SNOWBOARDER-DRUG RING

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

SUMMARY: Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday confirmed Wedding’s arrest. Patel said Wedding was arrested after turning himself in at a U.S. embassy in Mexico, where authorities believe he had been hiding for more than a decade. The former Olympian was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Wedding was charged in 2024 with running a drug ring that used semitrucks to move cocaine between Colombia, Mexico, Southern California and Canada.

WORDS: 888 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 5:20 p.m. EST

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FBN--PATRIOTS-ROAD WARRIORS

Drake Maye aims to do what Tom Brady couldn’t with the Patriots: win a playoff game in Denver

SUMMARY: Drake Maye has a chance to accomplish something not even Tom Brady did with the Patriots. Maye is hoping to beat the Broncos in the AFC championship game in Denver on Sunday and lead New England to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2018. The Patriots have never won a playoff game in Denver. They’ve lost all four tries, with Brady going 0-3. New England and Denver both finished 14-3 in the regular season, but the Broncos won the tiebreaker for home-field advantage because the Patriots lost to the worst team in the NFL, the Las Vegas Raiders, in the first game of the Mike Vrabel era.

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BKN--HEAT EMPLOYEE-THEFT

Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia

SUMMARY: A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia while working for the team. Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, was sentenced earlier this month, according to court records. He pleaded guilty last August to transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce. The 25-year retired veteran of the Miami Police Department worked for the Heat from 2016 to 2021 and as an NBA security employee from 2022 to 2025.

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US--NCAA-UNIFORM PATCHES

NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments

SUMMARY: The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players. Beginning Aug. 1, Division I teams can place up to two patches of no more than 4 square inches on uniforms for regular-season games. Those are in addition to the logos already allowed for the uniform manufacturers. Rules committees for the postseason will decide how to handle March Madness, the College World Series and other playoff tournaments.

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FBN--COLTS-IRSAY INVESTIGATION

Colts confirm the FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former owner Jim Irsay

SUMMARY: The FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, team officials have confirmed. The Colts issued a statement saying they were “aware of the investigation” but that they had not been contacted by the FBI nor been served with subpoenas. Irsay’s three daughters said in May their father died “peacefully in his sleep.” But in late August, The Washington Post reported Irsay’s continuing battle against a painkiller addiction had led to three overdoses in the five years preceding his death. The Post also reported in August that Irsay was prescribed ketamine, which is most commonly used as a general anesthetic, in his final months and that police were called to the hotel room where Irsay died in Beverly Hills, California.

WORDS: 423 - MOVED: 01/23/2026 3:22 p.m. EST

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BBO--WHITE SOX-DOMÍNGUEZ

White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Chicago White Sox have added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a physical. Domínguez played for Baltimore and Toronto last year, going 4-4 with a 3.16 ERA and two saves in 67 games. He was traded to the Blue Jays on July 29. Chicago had some additional payroll flexibility after trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets. Domínguez likely will close games with the White Sox.

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FBC--CFP FUTURE

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion. The CFP Management Committee announced Friday the 12-team format would stay the same for the 2026-27 season. The decision provides additional time for evaluation and discussion on the current format and potential changes in the future. The CFP went from four teams to 12 teams for the 2024 season, and the two most powerful conferences favored further expansion but could not agree on a number.

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FBN--FORMER PLAYER KILLED

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says

SUMMARY: A medical examiner says former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson has died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says the 55-year-old Johnson was pronounced dead Wednesday after being found unconscious. His death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated. Johnson was a fourth-round draft pick by New England in 1993. He spent time with the Patriots, Minnesota and Oakland before landing with the Eagles. He had 43 tackles, including seven sacks, and returned a fumble for a touchdown in two years with Philadelphia.

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