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UPCOMING

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FBC--T25-FIXING OREGON

DESCRIPTION: After the Oregon Ducks were upset by Oklahoma State last weekend, the players held a meeting to air out their concerns. Quarterback Dante Moore said the player-led meeting was needed to get everyone “on the same page” going into the rest of the season. By Anne M. Peterson. Upcoming: 600 words and photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/16/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--KANSAS-LONDON

DESCRIPTION: Kansas holds practice ahead of weekend game at Wembley Stadium vs. Arizona State

UPCOMING: By 09/16/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--RAVENS-RECEIVERS

DESCRIPTION: The Baltimore Ravens may need to piece together a receiving group this weekend after losing Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane to injuries in their opener. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/16/2026 5:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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EU--BRITAIN CANADA CARNEY

Canada’s Carney and Britain’s Burnham take first meeting to Everton football match

SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, for the first time at Everton’s stadium in Liverpool before the two leaders watch the soccer club they both support. Carney and Burnham are expected to discuss deeper defense cooperation, including a Canadian-backed proposal to combine competing plans for an international defense bank that could help NATO allies finance increased military spending and production. They are also expected to discuss cooperation on drones, artificial intelligence, satellite communications, critical minerals and quantum technology. Burnham is a lifelong Everton supporter, while Carney has said cousins in Liverpool led him to support the club.

WORDS: 290 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 1:14 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-INDIANA-EFFICIENT BECKER

Charlie Becker quickly emerging as the model of efficiency in No. 4 Indiana’s receiving corps

SUMMARY: Indiana receiver Charlie Becker started last season by fighting three more experienced NFL prospects for playing time. He finished it as one of the most essential cogs in the Hoosiers’ improbable 2025 national championship run. Now he’s back to do even more in his first full season as a starter. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Nashville native has emerged quickly as the new leader in Indiana’s receivers room by becoming the model of efficiency. Becker leads the team with seven receptions and 145 yards but his five TD catches are tied for the most among in the Football Bowl Subdivision. No. 4 Indiana hosts winless Western Kentucky on Saturday.

WORDS: 848 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 12:57 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COLTS-ALLEN

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen formally charged in alleged drunken driving incident

SUMMARY: Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen will face two misdemeanor charges in his alleged drunken driving incident, according to court records. The six-time Pro Bowler was formally charged Tuesday with operating a vehicle with alcohol concentration equivalent to 0.15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He posted $500 cash bond, and his attorneys waived an initial hearing that had been scheduled for Wednesday. An attorney conference is set for Oct. 26. Colts coach Shane Steichen declined to address the issue before Wednesday’s practice, at which Allen is expected to be a participant.

WORDS: 318 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 12:02 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ATHLETICS-PARALYZED PROSPECT

Paralyzed A’s minor leaguer Ryan Lasko leaves hospital more than two months after spinal-cord injury

SUMMARY: Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital. He will continue his recovery from home. The 24-year-old Lasko was released exactly two months after arriving at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. It’s about 35 miles from where he attended college at Rutgers and became a second-round draft pick by the A’s in 2023. Staff members at the facility celebrated his departure with a “clap out” farewell ceremony as he exited the building’s main entrance.

WORDS: 661 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 11:53 a.m. EDT

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FBC-T25--MISSISSIPPI-LSU PLAYERS-LAWSUIT

LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen served in $550K lawsuit filed by Ole Miss

SUMMARY: LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen has been served legal papers related to a July lawsuit filed by the University of Mississippi which alleges that the former Rebels edge rusher owes Ole Miss $550,000 in revenue sharing money. Records filed in Lafayette County Civil Court in Mississippi show papers were served Tuesday, five days before No. 7 LSU visits No. 8 Ole Miss in a game immersed in hype stemming from coach Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Mississippi for LSU last fall. A person familiar with the situation says Umanmielen was served outside LSU’s football operations complex. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university officials have not commented publicly on the lawsuit.

WORDS: 563 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 11:52 a.m. EDT

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SOC--ELVERSBERG-CAMPBELL

Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom

SUMMARY: The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has help from an experienced training partner — his mom. Rakel Karvelsson was a pro player in the U.S. and played internationally for Iceland. Two decades on, she’s a “soccer mom” like few others, still helping Campbell develop his game as he makes waves in the German Bundesliga with spectacularly overachieving small-town team Elversberg. Campbell scored on his league debut for Elversberg which is shaking up the league with a fearless style of play.

WORDS: 711 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 10:18 a.m. EDT

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TEN--WTA FINALS-CHARLOTTE

WTA Finals moving to an NBA arena next year as tennis tour seeks ‘Super Bowl for women’s sports’

SUMMARY: The WTA Finals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years in a move that organizers hope will create “the Super Bowl for women’s sports.” The elite season-ending event in women’s tennis will be played at the Spectrum Center which is home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. The WTA and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced the event on Wednesday. The year’s top eight singles players and doubles teams qualify for the event. It’s usually held in November. WTA chair Valerie Camillo says “Our ambition is for the WTA Finals to be not only the premier championship in women’s tennis, but one of the defining global events in women sports. Camillo adds that “we want to create the Super Bowl for women’s sports.”

WORDS: 906 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 10:02 a.m. EDT

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OLY--JUDO-RINER

French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Los Angeles

SUMMARY: French judo star Teddy Riner wants to end his stellar career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. The heavyweight will be 39 years old then and would be competing in his sixth Olympics. Riner says that he once again wants to win “the most beautiful of medals.” The 11-time world champion Riner was ruled out of next month’s worlds due to a lingering right shoulder injury and is working his way back to full fitness. In the meantime he has signed for Paris Saint-Germain’s judo club until 2028.

WORDS: 539 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 9:37 a.m. EDT

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SOC--MBAPPE-VINICIUS-CEUTA SHIRTS

Mbappé and Vinícius caught in Spain’s great migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

SUMMARY: Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have found themselves in the middle of a supercharged debate in Spain about migration and the country’s relations with Morocco. The reason is their decision to cover up part of the message on a T-shirt in support for Spanish exclave Ceuta that players for both Madrid and Elche were supposed to wear before their league game on Tuesday. Ceuta was overwhelmed by a mass crossing of some 80,000 people, mostly from neighboring Morocco, in late July. Their gesture has generated an outpouring of comments in Spanish media and social media.

WORDS: 782 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 9:19 a.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-2027 SCHEDULE

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

SUMMARY: Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year’s races in the Middle East. F1 released a schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and more events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. All have long-term contracts to host F1. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were called off this year due to the Iran war. An extra race in Malaysia next month will have Bahrain Grand Prix branding.

WORDS: 711 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 6:44 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-WHAT TO WATCH

College football Week 3: Finally, it’s time for Kiffin’s return to Mississippi for top-10 showdown

WORDS: 1126 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 6:10 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-MIAMI’S OFFENSE

No. 5 Miami is showing off its depth on offense after 2 blowout wins to open the season

SUMMARY: Miami’s football team is off to a strong start, with quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney making impressive plays. The Hurricanes have won their first two games decisively, but they aim to spread the ball around more. Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emphasizes not relying solely on Toney. Miami plays Wake Forest on Friday, a tougher challenge after wins over Stanford and Florida A&M. The team leads the nation in several offensive categories, with Mensah achieving a 91% completion rate. Coach Mario Cristobal credits repetition and team chemistry for the Hurricanes’ success. Miami’s depth is evident, with 18 players catching passes this season.

WORDS: 736 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 6:01 a.m. EDT

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FBN--INSIDE THE NUMBERS

NFL teams only need to look back a year to see how little a Week 1 loss might mean

WORDS: 1158 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

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HKN--PANTHERS-MEDIA DAY

Aleksander Barkov is back and the Florida Panthers have a ton of motivation entering training camp

SUMMARY: Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has successfully returned from a serious knee injury. He first tested his surgically repaired knee in May during an exhibition game for Finland against Switzerland. Barkov felt confident after the game, realizing he could play without fear. He later celebrated Finland’s victory at the IIHF World Championship. Now back in Florida, Barkov is ready to lead the Panthers as they prepare for training camp. The team, favorites to win a third Stanley Cup in four years, is excited about the upcoming season. Barkov emphasizes the importance of enjoying every moment on the ice.

WORDS: 641 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBN--LIONS-BILLS

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills put the grass turf in their new stadium to the test by hosting the Detroit Lions in their regular-season home-opener on Thursday night. By John Wawrow.

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HKN--HURRICANES-CAMP OPENS

The Carolina Hurricanes open training camp Thursday, roughly three months after winning the Stanley Cup for the second time in franchise history. By Aaron Beard.

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