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UPCOMING

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FBN--TEXANS-VIKINGS

DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — J.J. McCarthy returns to the field with the Minnesota Vikings for their preseason game against the Houston Texans, one year after the knee injury that took out his rookie season. By Frank Rajkowski.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--WOMEN’S AMATEUR

DESCRIPTION: BANDON, Ore. -- Lyla Loudenbaugh and Megan Ganne are among the semifinalist for Saturday’s matches in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes. Upcoming: 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tommy Fleetwood takes the lead into the weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first PGA Tour postseason event. Upcoming: 700 words photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--MARLINS-BRAVES-GAME 2

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA -- Sandy Alcantara is scheduled to start for Miami as the Marlins face the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a split doubleheader on Saturday night. By Bill Trocchi. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7:15 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 7:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--TITANS-BUCCANEERS

DESCRIPTION: Tennessee Titans plays Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. 300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 7:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--MARINERS-ICHIRO

DESCRIPTION: Ichiro Suzuki will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, joining Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez and Jackie Robinson as the only numbers retired in franchise history. By Luke Olson. 600 words, photos

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS-RAMS

DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brian Schottenheimer makes his head coaching debut when his Dallas Cowboys open the preseason against Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams, who won’t suit up any key players. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Starts 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--STEELERS-JAGUARS

DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh Steelers plays Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. 300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--JETS-PACKERS

DESCRIPTION: GREEN BAY, Wis. - First-year head coach Aaron Glenn leads the New York Jets against the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener for both teams. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos. The game starts at 7 p.m. Central.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 10:57 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--CHIEFS-CARDINALS

DESCRIPTION: GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals host the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in the preseason opener for both teams. The Cardinals are expected to play their starters, including quarterback Kyler Murray, for part of the game. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos from 8 p.m. EDT kickoff.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--BLUE JAYS-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of division leaders. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Begins 9 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/09/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--FEMALE UMPIRE

Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol worked as the first base umpire for Saturday’s first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. She enjoyed a quiet first inning. Pawol will work third base in Saturday night’s second game of the doubleheader and will be in the spotlight when she calls pitches behind the plate in Sunday’s final game of the series. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and Braves bench coach Walt Weiss greeted Pawol when lineups were exchanged at home plate.

WORDS: 509 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 1:43 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-WATKINS GLEN PREVIEW

NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen aiming for elite company at Watkins Glen International

SUMMARY: After qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with victories this season at Mexico City, Chicago and Sonoma, Shane van Gisbergen is bidding to join Chase Elliott and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive races on road or street courses. Though he has only 37 career starts in NASCAR’s premier series, van Gisbergen’s four victories already rank third among active drivers on street or road courses. Van Gisbergen has qualified first in his three wins. He won at Mexico City by 16.567 seconds, the Cup Series’ largest margin of victory in more than 15 years.

WORDS: 977 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 12:25 p.m. EDT

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FBN--LIONS-NORRIS

Lions’ Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance

SUMMARY: Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris says in a social media post he’s OK after being taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris thanked people for their support in the post on Saturday. He was in stable condition late Friday night after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken to an Atlanta hospital. The 24-year-old Norris was hurt with 14:50 left in the preseason game after hitting Falcons running back Nathan Carter. Detroit coach Dan Campbell and Atlanta coach Raheem Morris made a decision to not finish the game.

WORDS: 573 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 11:58 a.m. EDT

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SOC--SOUTHAMPTON-WREXHAM

Wrexham gets a rude welcome to the Championship as Southampton twice strikes late for 2-1 win

SUMMARY: Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to grab a 2-1 win. Josh Windass’ penalty kick in the 22nd minute looked enough for Wrexham’s first win in the Welsh team’s first game back in the division in 43 years. But Irish defender Ryan Manning equalized in the 90th with a brilliant free kick over the wall inside the right post from outside the box, then sent Jack Stephens sliding in at the far post to poke the winning goal into the roof of the net in the 96th.

WORDS: 440 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 10:30 a.m. EDT

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FBN--LIONS-FALCONS-INJURY

Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit’s Morice Norris

SUMMARY: Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early. The Lions released a statement, saying: “Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities. He will remain at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight for observation.” Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter. When play resumed, Atlanta’s Emory Jones took a snap and held the ball as players from teams stood at the line of scrimmage as the clock continued to run. Finally, with 6:31 left, an official said the game was suspended with Detroit up 17-10.

WORDS: 789 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 2:58 a.m. EDT

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BBO--SCHERZER VS KERSHAW

Scherzer and Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members

SUMMARY: Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw went toe-to-toe for six innings in a vintage duel Friday night. The 41-year-old Scherzer, pitching for Toronto, made his 465th career start. Kershaw, 37, started his 443rd game — all for the Los Angeles Dodgers over 18 seasons. Once teammates in Los Angeles, both pitchers have won three Cy Young Awards and are likely headed to the Hall of Fame. Kershaw allowed one run and seven hits, striking out four. Scherzer gave up two runs and six hits, striking out five. A two-run homer by Mookie Betts gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. It was the fourth time Scherzer and Kershaw faced each other. Before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised both pitchers for their competitiveness and unique styles.

WORDS: 797 - MOVED: 08/09/2025 1:49 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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—SOC--Community Shield

—NFL Preseason