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FBC--T25-TEXAS-OKLAHOMA

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 Texas heads into the Red River rivalry game looking to beat Oklahoma for the third season in a row, something the Longhorns haven’t done since 1997-99. Both are coming off open dates, with the Sooners’ last game a four-touchdown loss at No. 2 Georgia. By Stephen Hawkins. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 3:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--SPAIN-UNITED STATES

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. women’s national team faces Spain in a matchup between the reigning Olympic and World Cup champions. 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WNBA FINALS-LOOKAHEAD

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob proclaimed that his team would win a championship within its first five years when he bought the expansion franchise. It only took two years for the Valkyries to reach the WNBA Finals for the first time. They’ll face the Atlanta Dream in the best-of-seven series that begins on Saturday, Oct. 17. The league will have a first-time champion. The Valkyries became the quickest WNBA expansion franchise to reach the finals. That topped the Dream, who did it in their third year. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BKL--ACES-FUTURE

DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Aces head into an offseason with questions concerning how they get their team back to the level that won three of the past four WNBA championships.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, FilePhoto

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FBC--T25-UCLA-OREGON

DESCRIPTION: Undefeated UCLA, ranked No. 21, visits No. 13 Oregon at Autzen Stadium. By Anne M. Peterson.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--ALDS-WHITE SOX-GUARDIANS

DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox in the fifth and deciding game of their AL Division Series. The winner advances to face the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. By Joe Reedy. 700 words, photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-GEORGIA-ALABAMA

DESCRIPTION: TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 6 Alabama and second-ranked Georgia meet for the eighth time in seven years in an early SEC showdown that could have playoff implications. By Henry Sklar.

UPCOMING: By 10/10/2026 11:59 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text, DigitalPlans

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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CAR--NASCAR-CHARLOTTE PREVIEW

Streaking Kyle Larson looks to pad points lead at Charlotte as NASCAR playoffs reach midway point

SUMMARY: Kyle Larson sits atop the NASCAR Cup playoff standings with two postseason wins and three other top-five finishes. As the series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway, Larson is eyeing his third championship. Regular-season champion Denny Hamlin trails by 40 points, while Christopher Bell is 55 points behind. Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Briscoe are all within 100 points and still contention. The race at Charlotte’s 1 1/2-mile oval marks the halfway point in the 10-race playoff schedule.

WORDS: 1133 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 1:05 p.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:5e16eb319d75517cccdc38a6a33bf73a&mediaType=text

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HKN--RANGERS-SHESTERKIN

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season with knee injury after fall against Capitals

SUMMARY: The New York Rangers say goalie Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after injuring his right knee Friday night in a game at Washington. Shesterkin came well out of his crease to challenge a shooter midway through the second period Friday night and fell as he scrambled back into his own net. The 30-year-old Russian jammed his right skate into the right post as he slid back into the crease and collapsed into the net in pain. Shesterkin did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by teammates. He was replaced by 24-year-old backup Dylan Garand,

WORDS: 452 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 12:48 p.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:dbd661e9c2097c02d217e9496c717ae6&mediaType=text

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SOC--PORTUGAL-RONALDO

Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout

SUMMARY: The Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out on the team and initiated disciplinary proceedings. The case has been referred to its disciplinary investigation committee and its findings will remain confidential until its conclusions are reached. The 41-year-old Ronaldo left the Portugal camp during the international window in a dispute with new coach Jorge Jesus over a lack of playing time. Ronaldo has said he expects a suspension under federation rules . He’s promised his fans “we will have one or more farewell matches.”

WORDS: 369 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 12:11 p.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:c78e840a74f9d4f96c45cb3178e36713&mediaType=text

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SOC--AUGSBURG-FAST GOAL

8 seconds: Augsburg scores fastest Bundesliga goal after Manuel Neuer blunder

SUMMARY: Augsburg player Robin Fellhauer scored appeared to be the fastest goal in Bundesliga history after finding the net in just 8 seconds against Bayern Munich. Stats provider Opta says it’s the fastest goal ever scored in the German top division since its formation in 1963. Bayern kicked off and played the ball back to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer but Fellhauer closed in and intercepted Neuer’s attempt at a chipped clearance. He then tapped the ball into the empty net. The goal appeared to be around the same time as the league record of nine seconds.

WORDS: 144 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT

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FBN--EAGLES-LONDON-PHILLY PUB

It’s special: Philly-style dive bar in London a hit with Eagles fans from US and UK

SUMMARY: Eagles fans from both the U.K. and U.S. have a go-to sports bar in London ahead of Philadelphia’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. It’s called Passyunk Avenue. It’s a self-described dive bar named after a well-known South Philadelphia street. Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers paraphernalia cover the walls and ceilings. Cheesesteaks are on the menu. U.S. dollar bills with written messages are pinned to the walls. There’s an unopened DVD set of “Rocky” movies. The hole-in-the-wall spot in swanky Fitzrovia opened in 2018 and they’ve added several other London locations. Travis and Jason Kelce recorded an episode of their podcast at the Fitzrovia location in 2024.

WORDS: 849 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 9:27 a.m. EDT

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TEN--UN-GAUFF-RACISM

UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it

SUMMARY: The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism. The office led by High Commissioner Volker Türk issued a social media post on Saturday saying the racist messages sent online targeting Gauff were “appalling and illustrate that Black female athletes are specifically targeted for vitriol and racial abuse.” Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion ranked No. 4, said last week she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran on Monday.

WORDS: 186 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 7:44 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:00c94037470d5945a1a415161cd2ea0b&mediaType=text

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY

Soggy, windy and huge stakes: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama takes center stage

SUMMARY: Week 6 of college football features a major SEC showdown between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama. The game takes place Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, with a hurricane churning along the Gulf Coast. Both teams are undefeated, and the winner gains an edge for the SEC championship and College Football Playoff seeding. Georgia hasn’t won in Tuscaloosa since 2007. Alabama boasts Heisman contender Keelon Russell. Other notable games include Wake Forest at N.C. State, Texas vs. Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, and UCLA visiting Oregon.

WORDS: 795 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 6:10 a.m. EDT. Will be updated throughout the day.

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:6dc99f989d120192335450be5a4be48d&mediaType=text

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FBC--T25-IOWA STATE-BYU

Bear Bachmeier powers No. 8 BYU past Iowa State, 24-10

SUMMARY: Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 8 BYU to a 24-10 victory over Iowa State on Friday night. Bachmeier completed 22 of 30 passes en route to his fourth career 300-yard game. He also ran for a career-best 109 yards to help the Cougars (5-0, 3-0 Big 12) overcome the absence of running back LJ Martin. It was the second straight season Bachmeier threw for more than 300 yards against Iowa State (3-3, 1-2) and his first career 100-yard game on the ground. Jaylen Raynor threw for 98 yards and a touchdown to lead the Cyclones. Aiden Flora added 86 yards on the ground but had only 11 rushing yards before halftime.

WORDS: 720 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 3:05 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-IOWA-WASHINGTON

Kamari Moulton runs for career-best 208 yards and 2 TDs as No. 20 Iowa beats Washington, 41-24

SUMMARY: Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards on 26 carries and the Iowa defense held Washington to minus-3 yards rushing as the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes rolled to a 41-24 victory. Jeremy Hecklinski, starting in place of injured Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown, threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 14-of-19 passing. Moulton averaged 8 yards per carry and scored twice against a struggling Huskies defense. Iowa bolted to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter as Caden Buhr nailed field goals of 51 and 27 yards, and Moulton scored on a 56-yard touchdown run. Hecklinski connected with tight end DJ Vonnahme twice in the second quarter for touchdown passes of 20 and 27 yards to make it 27-0.

WORDS: 570 - MOVED: 10/10/2026 1:54 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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BBO--POSTSEASON

Coverage of Major League Baseball’s postseason.

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FBN--WEEK 5

Coverage of 13 NFL games.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

The AP releases its latest Top 25 college football poll at around 2 p.m. EDT.