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UPCOMING

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BKC--NCAA ELIGIBILITY

DESCRIPTION: It’s the opening night of the college basketball season -- and the first opportunity for many to play another season granted to them by the courts. The question now is: Will they remain eligibile for the whole thing? By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos. Will be updated throughout the evening.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-MIAMI-NOTRE DAME-COACHES

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 Miami and No. 4 Notre Dame play on Saturday, the biggest tests yet this season for Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal and Irish coach Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was in Hard Rock Stadium twice last season. Once, to play Miami. The other, to pick Miami. Freeman was an ESPN analyst for the national championship game last season and picked Miami to beat Indiana that night. The reason: “Nov. 7, 2026, we play Miami,” Freeman said. Indeed, Saturday’s game between No. 1 Miami and No. 4 Notre Dame has been on the collective minds of these teams for a long time. By Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, FilePhoto, Text

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BKW--T25-MARYLAND-SOUTH CAROLINA

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 South Carolina opens the women’s basketball season in Paris against. No. 20 Maryland. Noon ET start. No. 1 South Carolina opens the women’s basketball season in Paris against No. 20 Maryland. 300 words. Skip Foreman staffing remotely

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Newcastle and Everton in the Premier League, with both teams seeking a win to move into the top half. NEWCASTLE, England - Newcastle and Everton in the Premier League, with both teams seeking a win to move into the top half. 250 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--JETS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: Aaron Glenn will leave all the speculation about his job security to everyone else. The New York Jets coach is struggling in his second season, sitting on a hot seat that gets more unconfomfortably toasty with each tough loss. Aaron Glenn will leave all the speculation about his job security to everyone else. The New York Jets coach is struggling in his second season, sitting on a hot seat that gets more uncomfortably toasty with each tough loss. His sole focus, though, remains on finding a way to fix it all. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BBO--FREE AGENTS

DESCRIPTION: David Bednar, Seiya Suzuki, Randy Arozarena and Alec Bohm were among the free agents who could receive $23.15 million qualifying offers fromtheir former teams by the 5 p.m. EST deadline. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--MIAMI (FL)-FLORIDA

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 Florida opens its season against No. 14 Miami at Benchmark International Arena. By Zak Gilbert. Miami (FL) plays Florida at Benchmark International Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--BEARS-SEAHAWKS

DESCRIPTION: Chicago Bears plays Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. Chicago Bears plays Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/02/2026 8:15 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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CAR--NASCAR-CHASE-OUTLOOK

Kyle Larson still feels NASCAR championship pressure despite comfortable lead for Homestead finale

SUMMARY: Kyle Larson holds a 67-point lead in the Chase and should be able to cruise to a NASCAR Cup Series championship in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Although he has excelled at the 1.5-mile oval with two victories in the past four races, Larson says he’s feeling the pressure of closing out his second consecutive title over the Joe Gibbs Racing duo of Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin. Larson needs only nine points to clinch the title outright. Larson says “it’s not locked up, so there’s still definitely pressure.”

WORDS: 805 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 1:19 p.m. EST

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US--BBO-SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

Fraud trial underway in New York for Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever

SUMMARY: The trial of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is underway in New York on charges that they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting on individual pitches. Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in the jury trial that began Monday with jury selection in in Brooklyn federal court. Several professional baseball players, including catchers and baseball executives, are among witnesses likely to testify. Clase is the Guardians’ former closer while Ortiz was a starter when they were charged in November 2025. Both have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges and are on non-disciplinary leave from the club without pay.

WORDS: 431 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 1:16 p.m. EST

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TEN--ZVEREV-NO 1

Alexander Zverev’s long wait for No. 1 ranking comes in dominant tennis season

SUMMARY: Alexander Zverev has finally risen to No. 1 in men’s tennis rankings. This achievement follows a dominant season where he became a two-time Grand Slam champion. Zverev won the French Open and the U.S. Open. These victories ended his tag as the best player yet to win a Grand Slam. At 29 he is the oldest man in over 50 years to reach No. 1 for the first time. Zverev is set to compete in the Paris Masters this week.

WORDS: 538 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 1:14 p.m. EST

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FBO--PREMIER FLAG FOOTBALL

NFL and TMRW Sports unveil pro flag football league launching before the sport makes Olympic debut

SUMMARY: The summer before competing for Olympic medals, flag football players will have a chance to earn paychecks. The NFL and TMRW Sports announced Monday the formation of Premier Flag, a new professional league for men and women set to launch in the summer of 2027. It’s an opportunity to make a living on the field for some of the top players in the world. It could provide a sneak preview of what’s in store, too, when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The goal is to make it so players can leave their day jobs to concentrate year-round on flag football.

WORDS: 638 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 1:05 p.m. EST

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EU--BRITAIN-LONGEST-WALK-HOME-BY-THE-NUMBERS

Epic 28-year walk to cross the world ends at his mother’s door. A look at the trek, by the numbers

WORDS: 496 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 12:06 p.m. EST

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SOC--MAN UNITED-CARRICK

Carrick in the dark over his future ahead of week of reckoning at Man United

SUMMARY: Michael Carrick isn’t looking beyond the upcoming week amid fevered speculation about his future. Manchester United is on its worst run of results in nearly 40 years. Carrick is limping on as United manager amid a nine-game winless streak in all competitions that has featured desperate performances, critical post-match outbursts and audible fan disgruntlement toward players. A two-week international break is fast approaching and looks an ideal time for United to make decision on whether Carrick is still the man for the job. Before then, United plays Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday and Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Carrick says “I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 10:06 a.m. EST

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-PREVIEW

Unai Emery takes Villa back to Barcelona scene of his epic Champions League loss with PSG

WORDS: 802 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 8:33 a.m. EST

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CAR--F1-ANTONELLI-ITALY CELEBRATES

‘Mamma mia Kimi!’ Italy erupts after Antonelli becomes country’s 1st F1 champion in 73 years

SUMMARY: Italy is celebrating its first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years after Kimi Antonelli clinched the title. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver secured the championship after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. Italian newspapers featured Antonelli on their front pages, highlighting his achievement as the first Italian champion since 1953. Sports figures and politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, praised Antonelli’s success. His hometown Bologna plans to honor him with the Nettuno d’Oro. Friends and fans describe Antonelli as a humble, down-to-earth person, adding to the excitement of his victory.

WORDS: 588 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 7:01 a.m. EST

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL-ANALYSIS

CFP initial rankings and AP Top 25 line up close to the same over playoff’s 12-year history

WORDS: 729 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 6:10 a.m. EST

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-RUNNING TEAMS

Buccaneers turn to old-school football and running teams dominated in Week 8

SUMMARY: Baker Mayfield only threw three passes, completed zero and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thrilled with those results. That’s because the offensive line dominated and the running backs were unstoppable. The Buccaneers played old-school football in a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in sloppy conditions on a rain-soaked field Sunday. Behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell, the Bucs set a team record with 324 yards rushing. They were among four teams that ran for 200 or more yards. Those teams went 4-0. The Lions ran for 230 in a 19-15 victory over previously unbeaten Minnesota. The Cardinals had 202 in a 33-30 overtime win at Dallas. The Steelers got 200 in a 27-6 rout over Cleveland.

WORDS: 812 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 6:00 a.m. EST

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BBO--GOLD GLOVES

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

SUMMARY: Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta have each won their fourth Gold Gloves. Boston’s Wilyer Abreu won his third consecutive fielding honor. The Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks led with three winners each. Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela and Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno were among the repeat winners. First-time winners included Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll. Other notable winners were Alex Bregman of the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger. Voting involved managers and coaches, with a defensive index from the Society for American Baseball Research contributing to the results.

WORDS: 291 - MOVED: 11/02/2026 2:23 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBC--CFP RANKINGS

The College Football Playoff releases its initial rankings for the upcoming 12-team postseason tournament. By Eddie Pells.

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FBN--NFL-HEAD PROTECTION

Arizona Cardinals left tackle Jayden Williams is among a slowly growing number of NFL players who has tried wearing the Guardian Cap during games this season. Williams said a little extra added protection couldn’t hurt, but some experts believe the cap gives players a false sense of security. By David Brandt.

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