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UPCOMING

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FBN--STEELERS-QB DERBY

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — Backup quarterbacks Drew Allar, Will Howard and Mason Rudolph all had their moments during an easy preseason opening win over Green Bay as the competition to be the primary backup behind Aaron Rodgers got off to a blistering start. By Will Graves. 750 words, photos.

WORDS: 743 - MOVED: 08/12/2026 1:49 p.m. EDT

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ATH--EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: Women’s 800m final the highlight ot Day 5 of the European trand and field championships in Birmingham. By Ken Maguire Upcoming: 500 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 4:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-RICHMOND PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: It’s been an eventful season for Christopher Bell, who rebounded from a broken wrist in the most violent crash in Next Gen history two months ago to charge into the thick of playoff contention. But it also hasn’t been eventful enough for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver in one significant way. Bell has seven second places this season, tying the single-season record for most runner-up finishes without a victory (set by Harry Gant in 1981). Bell will try to end the streak at Richmond Raceway (where he naturally has a career-best finish of second four years ago). By Nate Ryan. Text, photos. With separate story on qualifying, scheduled to begin at 4:40 p.m. Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 4:32 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--SEAHAWKS-ARNOLD

DESCRIPTION: RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks are working on a contract to bring aboard Terrion Arnold. The 23-year-old Arnold is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February. He became a free agent in June, when the Detroit Lions released him a few days after the kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy charges were levied. Coach Mike Macdonald will address the media. By Andrew Destin. 650 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKO--HALL OF FAME-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: UNCASVILLE, Conn. __ Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Doc Rivers headline the Naismith Hall of Fame class that will be enshrined over the weekend. Parker and Delle Donne are the latest WNBA greats to go into the Hall of Fame. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--RAIDERS-MENDOZA

DESCRIPTION: Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza was critical of his preseason debut and said he would watch the video of Thursday’s performance against the Arizona Cardinals that night. It underscores his commitment to his craft, but there also could be paralysis by analysis.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-JETS

DESCRIPTION: Geno Smith and the New York Jets’ starters are expected to play a few snaps against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who won’t play their starters in the the teams’ preseason opener Friday night. Jets rookie fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik will make his NFL debut as he competes for the team’s backup quarterback job. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Jordan Spieth is part of a five-way tie for the lead going into the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--US AMATEUR

DESCRIPTION: ARDMORE, Pa. -- Quarterfinals coverage of the U.S. Amateur at Merion. 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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SWM--PAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: Day 3 of the Pan Pacific Championships features American star Katie Ledecky and Canadian rival Summer McIntosh in the 400-meter freestyle. By Beth Harris. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 10:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: PORTLAND, Ore. — Mariel Galdiano took a one-stroke lead into the second round of The Standard Portland Classic. 350 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/14/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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SOC--LIVERPOOL-OWNERSHIP

Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool

SUMMARY: A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool. Club owner Fenway Sports Group says in a statement it has entered into a “definitive agreement” for the sale to 1892 Holdings. The investor group is led by Amit Bhatia. He is married to a daughter of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and has taken a stake of more than 30% in the 20-time English champion according to Sky News. The deal reportedly values Liverpool at around $6 billion. Boston-based FSG paid $400 million to take over Liverpool in 2010 and also owns the Boston Red Sox.

WORDS: 522 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 1:19 p.m. EDT

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-GARNETT

Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season. The ceremony will occur following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center. The Celtics retired Garnett’s jersey in 2022. He had a falling out with former Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor before the club under new ownership made amends. Garnett won the NBA MVP award for the 2003-04 season while leading the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals. He was traded to the Celtics in 2007 and won an NBA title with them in his first year.

WORDS: 238 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 12:57 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ALL-STAR GAME-2028

Major League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007

SUMMARY: The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement that the 2028 Midsummer Classic will be played at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The 2007 game was played in the waterfront ballpark, featuring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki’s famous inside-the-park home run that bounced off the tricky wall in right-center field.

WORDS: 384 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 11:50 a.m. EDT

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MMA--UFC-330-PREVIEW

Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense

SUMMARY: Islam Makhachev dismisses the idea that Ian Machado Garry is his toughest challenge yet. Makhachev, a two-division champion, could break Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive UFC wins if he defeats Garry on Saturday in Philadelphia. Makhachev hasn’t lost since 2015 and recently won the welterweight crown. Garry, with a 17-1 record, poses a significant challenge. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Dern defends her 115-pound title against Gillian Robertson, who holds the record for most UFC submission wins by a woman. UFC returns to Philadelphia for only its third numbered card in the city.

WORDS: 892 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 10:47 a.m. EDT

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BOX--PUERTO RICO-COLON DIES

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring

SUMMARY: The boxing world is in mourning following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in his only loss. Colón’s death has been confirmed in statements by the World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Organization. Colón suffered a brain bleed in a light-middleweight fight against Terrel Williams in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax, Virginia, in October 2015. Colón underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain and the WBC says he sustained “irreversible neurological damage” because of what the governing body described as “severe, illegal blows to the back of the head.” He never fought again and was later pictured in a wheelchair.

WORDS: 279 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 9:55 a.m. EDT

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BBC--OBIT-BERTMAN

Skip Bertman, LSU’s 5-time national title-winning baseball coach, dies at 88

SUMMARY: Stanley “Skip” Bertman, who turned LSU’s baseball program into a national powerhouse that won its first five national championships, had died at age 88. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette says Bertman died Friday morning in a Baton Rouge hospital. The College Baseball Hall of Famer’s legacy includes the current Alex Box Stadium, which opened in 2009 and holds about 11,000 spectators. The field in the stadium is named for Bertman, as is the College Baseball Foundation’s annual award for the nation’s top coach. Bertman retired from coaching in 2001 with a record of 870-330-3 in 18 seasons. He then served as Athletic Director until 2008. LSU has won three national baseball titles under Bertman’s coaching successors.

WORDS: 372 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 9:16 a.m. EDT

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ATH--EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-RACIAL ABUSE

German runner calls for ‘more respect’ after seeing online racial abuse of teammates

SUMMARY: German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned online racial abuse directed at some of her teammates at the European championships. The 24-year-old Kolbe spoke out Thursday after her semifinal heat in the 800 meters at Alexander Stadium. She says she’s been seeing “some really unbelievable comments.” Kolbe adds “I expect a little more respect, and I’m delighted that so many people support me, but I don’t want to imagine what it would be like if I wasn’t as white as I am.”

WORDS: 198 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 7:50 a.m. EDT

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FBC--PICK SIX-SMALL-COLLEGE STARS

Justin Lamson finds a home at FCS champion Montana State after making stops at Syracuse and Stanford

SUMMARY: Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia have demonstrated how the loosening of transfer restrictions helps players from smaller programs benefit from taking a step up in competition. Montana State’s Justin Lamson shows how a move in the other direction also can pay off. The former Syracuse and Stanford reserve quarterback moved to the Championship Subdivision level last year and found an ideal fit while leading Montana State an FCS title. He chose to stay at Montana State rather than going back to the transfer portal and moving back into the FBS ranks.

WORDS: 964 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 6:10 a.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-COLLAPSING BULLPEN

Another bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated

SUMMARY: Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen. The Dodgers took a two-run lead into the ninth inning Thursday night with Diaz on the mound. The defending World Series champions left one inning later with a 5-4 loss to the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers, who wreaked havoc on Los Angeles’ already beleaguered relief corps with a clutch three-run, five-hit rally. Diaz blew a save for the third time in his last four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up four consecutive one-out singles and three runs.

WORDS: 840 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 2:49 a.m. EDT

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BBO--RANGERS-DEGROM

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI

SUMMARY: Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. The 38-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a jam in the first but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second. He was replaced by right-hander Peyton Gray to begin the third with the Angels leading 2-0. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six hits, struck out three and walked one. He needs two strikeouts to become the ninth active pitcher and 94th in major league history to reach 2,000.

WORDS: 574 - MOVED: 08/14/2026 2:06 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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SWM--PAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Pan Pacific Championships wrap up with American star Katie Ledecky competing in the 800-meter freestyle and loaded fields in the women’s 200 individual medley and 50 freestyle.

BKO—HALL OF FAME 2026

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 Enshrinement Ceremony, formally inducting Joey Crawford, Mark Few, Doc Rivers, Amar’e Stoudemire, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Candice Parker, Mike D’Antoni, and the 1996 USA Basketball Women’s National Team.