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FBN COMMANDERS ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON -- Things are going from bad to worse for the Washington Commanders, whose injuries and losses keep mounting. They’re 3-5 and one a three-game losing streak a year after reaching the NFC title game. By Howard Fendrich. 700 words. Photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/28/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBC--T25-INDIANA-DEFENSE
DESCRIPTION: No. 2 Indiana’s high-scoring offense understandably delivers headlines. It’s an increasingly stout defense that flexes its muscle doing the heavy lifting. Working together, they have the Hoosiers poised to make another playoff appearance and perhaps a deeper run the second time around. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos by 4 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 10/28/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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TEN--PARIS MASTERS
DESCRIPTION: PARIS — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz faces Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Paris Masters, while fifth-seeded Ben Shelton takes on Flavio Cobolli. By Jerome Pugmire. UPCOMING: 400 words.
UPCOMING: By 10/28/2025 5:30 p.m. EDT, Text
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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP
DESCRIPTION: WREXHAM, Wales - Wrexham hosts Cardiff in a Welsh derby in the last 16 of the English League Cup, while Fulham and Brentford are away to lower-league opponents Wycombe and Grimsby. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/28/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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FBN--ADRIAN PETERSON-ARREST
Affidavit: Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was asleep in SUV before DWI arrest in Texas
SUMMARY: Court records say former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was asleep behind the wheel of his SUV at a suburban Houston gas station before he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon. According to a probable cause affidavit, a Sugar Land police officer found Peterson around 9 a.m. Sunday asleep as his vehicle was running and parked near a gas pump. According to the affidavit, Peterson told the officer he didn’t know where he was and later failed a field sobriety test. Peterson was released from custody on Monday after posting bond. The 40-year-old Peterson was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Minneapolis in April.
WORDS: 444 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 1:08 p.m. EDT
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OLY--SKI-US-VONN
Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘nothing to prove’ as she prepares to return to the Olympics
SUMMARY: Lindsey Vonn feels like she has nothing to prove in her bid to return to the Olympics at the age of 41. The American ski great with medals in multiple disciplines says she’s not worried about tarnishing her legacy after coming out of retirement several years after she last competed. Vonn cited Michael Jordan’s comeback and said she does not think the world’s expectations are bigger than hers. A partial knee replacement in the spring of 2024 paved the way for her return to racing with Vonn setting her sights on skiing in one of her favorite places in Cortina.
WORDS: 561 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 1:03 p.m. EDT
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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS
Carson Wentz shows his toughness after playing 2 1/2 games with a major shoulder injury
SUMMARY: Carson Wentz dislocated his left, non-throwing shoulder, tearing his labrum and fracturing the socket, in the first half of a game for the Vikings in London on Oct. 5 and kept playing, according to two people with knowledge of the injury. Wentz threw a game-winning 12-yard touchdown pass. and then started the next two games. Both people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the severity of the injury, said the decision to start Wentz was mutual because the team’s medical staff determined he wasn’t at risk of further damaging the shoulder and it was a matter of pain tolerance.
WORDS: 1025 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 12:41 p.m. EDT
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OLY--TEAM USA-GENDER TESTING
Gender testing on tap for female skiers, snowboarders with 100 days to Olympics
SUMMARY: With 100 days to go until the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has begun the complicated and expensive task of identifying female skiers and snowboarders who need to take gender tests before they arrive in Italy. The sport’s international federation adopted a rule last month requiring athletes who want to compete in women’s events to take what’s called an SRY gene test, which identifies a Y chromosome. It’s the same test that track and boxing federations adopted earlier in the year. The USOPC’s chief medical officer, Jonathan Finnoff, said the experience in getting athletes from those sports tested in a short window will make this project run more smoothly.
WORDS: 509 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 12:40 p.m. EDT
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FBN--CHIEFS ANALYSIS
Chiefs dominate Washington 28-7, proving they might be better than last season despite their record
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have more losses through eight games than last season, but they might be a better team. Their 5-3 start includes five wins by at least two scores, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes says it’s been more fun than last season, when Kansas City white-knuckled its way to a 15-2 mark. The Chiefs have rallied after early losses and injuries, winning five of their last six games. Coach Andy Reid praised their teamwork and positivity. The defense has been strong, allowing just 14 points over the last 10 quarters. The Chiefs face high-profile games ahead, including a rematch with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
WORDS: 793 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 12:09 p.m. EDT
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GLF--LPGA-KAI TRUMP
President Trump’s granddaughter gets exemption to LPGA tournament
SUMMARY: The granddaughter of President Donald Trump will be making her LPGA debut next month in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Kai Trump is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County. She is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and has committed to play for the University of Miami’s golf team next year. The Annika is the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour schedule and typically has one of the strongest fields of the year except for the majors. Trump says she’s thrilled to play an LPGA event and says it’s her dream to compete against the best players in women’s golf.
WORDS: 319 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 11:13 a.m. EDT
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FBN--INTERNATIONAL PATHS
NFL’s International Player Pathway program is shining a spotlight on talent from around the world
SUMMARY: The NFL’s International Player Pathway program gives players from outside the United States and Canada a chance to learn, develop, practice and play American football professionally as the league continues to expand its global reach. New York Jets offensive lineman Leander Wiegand is a native of Germany who says the program changed his life. Pat Long, the NFL’s director of international football development, says the program is like the Avengers because the players are outliers and wouldn’t otherwise be discovered. Nearly 100 international players have participated in the program and more than 40 have signed with NFL teams since 2017.
WORDS: 1412 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 10:42 a.m. EDT
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BKN--AROUND THE NBA
NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season
SUMMARY: The NBA season has kicked off with a scoring frenzy. Players have already scored 40 or more points in 16 games, an unprecedented start. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic of the Lakers, and Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers, have each hit this mark twice. Other players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry have also joined the high-scoring club. Despite these performances, the spotlight is on a gambling scandal involving Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has apologized for the distraction. Meanwhile, scoring averages have jumped, with teams playing faster and getting to the foul line more often.
WORDS: 949 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 9:58 a.m. EDT
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FBC--T25-NCAA-MICHIGAN
Michigan and coach Moore drop appeal of NCAA penalties from sign-stealing saga
SUMMARY: Michigan and football coach Sherrone Moore have dropped their appeal of NCAA penalties stemming from a sign-stealing operation. Michigan was fined tens of millions of dollars and Moore was suspended for a third game by the NCAA as punishment for a sprawling scandal that has loomed over the Wolverines for two years, including during their run to the national championship in the 2023 season. The 21st-ranked Wolverines host Purdue on Saturday. Moore withdrew his appeal on Sept. 29 after serving a two-game suspensions. He will also miss the 2026 season-opening game. The school withdrew its appeal on Oct. 6.
WORDS: 505 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 8:38 a.m. EDT
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SOC--US-REYNA
Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World Cup
SUMMARY: Gio Reyna went to the 2022 World Cup as one of United States’ brightest young soccer stars. He came back amid controversy over his commitment and his parents’ conflict with the then-coach. Now the prospect of starring for the U.S. on home soil at next year’s World Cup is a guiding light for Reyna in a career dogged by injuries. Reyna says he’d handle the Qatar dispute differently “in certain ways” and his actions stemmed from frustration, but rejects the incident was solely his fault and that of his family.
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BKC--TIPOFF-OFF THE RADAR
Yale’s Nick Townsend is one of several players from traditional one-bid leagues who bear watching
SUMMARY: Yale’s Nick Townsend never seriously considered following the lead of so many other mid-major stars who have decided to finish their careers at power-conference programs. He instead opted to chase a third straight NCAA Tournament berth at the place that has helped the 6-foot-7 forward develop into one of the top Ivy League performers. Townsend enters his senior season as one of the top players from traditional one-bid leagues after collecting 15.4 points 7.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game last season.
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SKI--WCUP-SAFETY DEBATE
Debate on dangerous ski training courses flares at the start of Olympic season
WORDS: 1259 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 7:21 a.m. EDT
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BBO—WORLD SERIES-MUST-SEE OHTANI
Game recognize game: Other US sports stars are in awe of Shohei Ohtani
SUMMARY: Even among fellow sports superstars, Shohei Ohtani has reached legendary status. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way phenomenon has shown off his baseball magnificence during this year’s MLB postseason, particularly on Oct. 17, when he had arguably the greatest performance in the game’s history, hitting three home runs at the plate while striking out 10 on the mound in an NL Championship Series-clinching win over the Milwaukee Brewers. NFL quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott, NBA star Kevin Durant, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and former Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer are among those in awe of the Japenese star’s greatness.
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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL
Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir
SUMMARY: The “tush push” play in the NFL has become controversial and hard to stop. The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected it, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it. During Sunday’s game, the Eagles faced the New York Giants, and a disputed call allowed them to keep possession after a fumble. Giants coach Brian Daboll couldn’t challenge the ruling due to an early whistle. The play has sparked debate about its fairness and potential rule changes. Despite the controversy, the Eagles continue to benefit from it, and discussions about banning the play might resurface in the offseason.
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-GAME 3 BY THE NUMBERS
The Dodgers’ historic World Series Game 3 victory, by the numbers
SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-5, 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, producing a lengthy list of records topped by Shohei Ohtani as they took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Ohtani was the Dodgers’ designated hitter a day before he is to pitch in Game 4 and had one of the most memorable games at the plate in World Series history.
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BBO--WORLD SERIES
Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
SUMMARY: Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in a World Series classic. The defending champion Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup and still have a chance to win the title at home — something they haven’t done since 1963. Freeman connected off left-hander Brendon Little, sending a 406-foot drive to straightaway center field to finally end a game that lasted 6 hours, 39 minutes, and matched the longest by innings in postseason history.
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MOVING TOMORROW
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BBO--WORLD SERIES
Coverage of Major League Baseball’s World Series.
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FBC--T25-WHAT TO WATCH
No. 9 Vanderbilt heads to No. 20 Texas with its best start since 1941 and seven wins at this point in a season for the first time in 110 years. The Commodores actually are becoming less of a surprise by the week. They own three wins over Top 25 teams and are serious contenders for a College Football Playoff bid. By College Football Writer Eric Olson.
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OLY--MILAN-CORTINA-100 DAYS
One hundred days to the start of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
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