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UPCOMING

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FBN--COWBOYS-GIANTS

DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott could finish the season as the NFL’s leading passer, while the New York Giants could still get the top pick in the draft if they lose to Dallas in each team’s season finale. By Stephen Whyno. 800 words, photos, breakouts on merit. Game is underway.

UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 4:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--COLTS-TEXANS

DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans, winners of eight in a row, need a victory over Indianapolis and a loss by the Jaguars to the last-place Titans to win their third straight AFC South title. By Kristie Rieken. 800 words, photos. Game is underway.

UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 4:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--CHARGERS-BRONCOS

DESCRIPTION: Los Angeles Chargers play Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. 300 words, more on merit. Game starts at 4:25 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 7:55 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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HKO--WORLD JUNIOR

DESCRIPTION: Finland faces Sweden, and Canada plays Czechia in the world junior hockey semifinals. 450 words, photos. Finland-Sweden starts at 4:30 p.m. EST; Canada-Czechia at 8:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 11:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--RAVENS-STEELERS

DESCRIPTION: The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play for the AFC North title and a playoff berth. By Will Graves. 800 words, photos. Game starts at 8:20 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 11:50 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBN--TITANS-WARD

Titans QB Cam Ward leaves season finale at Jaguars with right shoulder injury

SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward left the team’s season finale at Jacksonville after landing on his right shoulder during a touchdown run. Ward was slow to get up following linebacker Foye Oluokun’s tackle that drove him into the ground and ended up getting checked out in the team’s medical tent. But he left there and walked into a nearby tunnel opposite the team’s locker room, presumably to get taken to the onsite X-ray machine at Everbank Stadium. Journeyman backup Brandon Allen, a sixth-round draft pick by Jacksonville in 2016, replaced Ward on the next possession. It was the first snaps Ward has missed this season.

WORDS: 203 - MOVED: 01/04/2026 1:34 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:b319a41c68d4b8088c728050515e5bfb&mediaType=text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Liverpool stunned by late Reed goal in 2-2 draw with Fulham and Cunha rescues Man United

SUMMARY: Harrison Reed has scored a spectacular goal in stoppage time to earn Fulham a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. The substitute let fly from around 25 meters (yards) to beat Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson in the seventh minute of time added on at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Liverpool fans were still celebrating after Cody Gakpo had scored what looked like a late winner in the 94th. But they were left stunned by Reed’s near instant response once play resumed. Fulham led 1-0 at halftime through Harry Wilson, who burst through and fired low into the far corner. Florian Wirtz leveled in the 57th. Matheus Cunha rescued a point for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Leeds.

WORDS: 490 - MOVED: 01/04/2026 12:47 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:6bb391f44a191fc7dad18bdbc881b3d1&mediaType=text

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BKC--T25-BYU-DYBANTSA’S BIG 12 DEBUT

How A.J. Dybantsa’s resilience led No. 10 BYU to a Big 12-opening win over Kansas State

SUMMARY: A.J. Dybantsa led No. 10 BYU to an 83-73 victory over Kansas State in his Big 12 debut on Saturday. Despite facing tough defense and committing seven turnovers, Dybantsa scored 24 points in the Cougars’ first true road game of the season. The freshman, a potential top NBA draft pick, was frustrated at times, but he also showed why he is such a coveted prospect. The Cougars have won 10 straight games since their only loss in November. Dybantsa’s performance will continue to be crucial as BYU navigates Big 12 play.

WORDS: 803 - MOVED: 01/04/2026 10:47 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:3a17ab4be22fd03f7ed3350d0b365ea7&mediaType=text

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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S SLALOM

Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics looming

SUMMARY: Swiss skier Camille Rast has ended Mikaela Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms. She beat the American star at a race in Slovenia as their duel shapes up nicely for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Rast led Shiffrin by one-tenth of a second after the opening run and extended her advantage to 0.14 in the final run for her fourth career win. Rast also led Shiffrin last week in Austria after the first leg but the American made up more than half a second on a deteriorating course to narrowly take the win. Rast also won a giant slalom on the same hill the day before.

WORDS: 630 - MOVED: 01/04/2026 8:49 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:dfa2a3f7c36f82747c6cf483170d9313&mediaType=text

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FBC--FCS CHAMPIONSHIP-PREVIEW

Illinois State plays Montana State seeking 1st FCS title after historic playoff run

SUMMARY: The Illinois State Redbirds already have made history by becoming the first team to win four straight playoff games on the road to reach the Football Championship Subdivision title game. Now, one of the last four teams into the 24-team playoff wants much more from its final road game Monday night: its first FCS title. The Redbirds took the long way to earning the program’s first berth in this game since 2014. They play No. 2 seed Montana State, with the Bobcats back for a second straight season and third in five years and looking for their first title since 1984.

WORDS: 766 - MOVED: 01/04/2026 6:00 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBC--FCS CHAMPIONSHIP

Illinois State is playing for the Football Championship Subdivision title for the first time since 2014. Montana State is back for a second straight season looking to take the title that eluded the Bobcats last year. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. EST.

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BKW--T25-WOMENS POLL

The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll at noon EST.

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BKC--T25-MENS POLL

The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll at 1 p.m. EST.