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UPCOMING

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GYM--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the men’s all-around finals at the 2026 world gymnastics championships. Japan’s Daiki Hashimoto will try to win his third straight all-around title at the world gymnastics championships on Wednesday.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX

DESCRIPTION: Formula 1 drivers speak with the media ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2026 season. Stories on merits.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--JETS-WILSON’S ROLE

DESCRIPTION: Frank Reich acknowledges that Garrett Wilson is one of the New York Jets’ key playmakers and doesn’t mind that the star wide receiver has expressed some frustration about not being a bigger part of the game plan. Reich and the Jets are working to fix that. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--PACKERS-LIONS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: A preview of the Green Bay-Detroit game. The Detroit Lions play Green Bay, their first of two straight NFC North games that may prove to be pivotal in the division race and wild-card race. By Larry Lage. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--WORLD SERIES

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the World Series

FORMATS: Text

1. WITH: BBO--WORLD SERIES-BREWERS-YELICH

2. DESCRIPTION: Christian Yelich is the first Brewers captain in franchise history and has been a fixture in the lineup while Milwaukee has made this run of eight playoff appearances in nine years. Now he’s finally in the World Series for the first time. By Steve Megargee. 600 words, with photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

5. DESCRIPTION: Jacob Misiorowski brings his record-setting heat to the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night when he throws the first pitch of the best-of-seven championship against the Tampa Bay Rays, a matchup of modest-money marvels who bumped off glamorous rivals with a throwback base-to-base style. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. 800 words, photos, early version by 2 p.m. EDT

6. UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: BBO--WORLD SERIES-RAYS-UNSUNG HEROES

8. DESCRIPTION: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chandler Simpson is an old-school leadoff hitter who doesn’t bat first for the Rays in a non-traditional lineup that features a couple All-Stars and mostly unsung heroes who do whatever it takes to win ballgames. By Rob Maaddi

9. UPCOMING: By 10/22/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL-PARIS-DISRUPTION

Steelers fan event in Paris canceled following recent civil unrest in capital

SUMMARY: A weekend event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital. The NFL and the team both said Thursday that the event at a bar in the Bastille neighborhood was off. The announcement came a day after league Commissioner Roger Goodell said he has a high comfort level in the the teams playing in Paris amid recent civil unrest. More demonstrations could be in store this weekend in the capital and elsewhere around France.

WORDS: 372 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 1:09 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PENGUINS-KINDEL

Penguins forward Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after collapsing on team flight

SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh and recovering after collapsing on the team’s flight back from Utah earlier this week. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas says Kindel collapsed about 10 minutes after leaving Salt Lake City on Tuesday. The plane made an emergency landing, and Kindel was taken to a hospital before being released less than 24 hours later. Kindel had a vasovagal episode, which is defined as a sharp drop in heart rate and blood pressure. The team placed Kindel on injured reserve, but they are optimistic he could return to training by the end of the weekend, pending test results.

WORDS: 699 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 12:38 p.m. EDT

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BKW--ALL-AMERICA TEAM

UConn’s Sarah Strong and USC’s JuJu Watkins headline preseason AP All-America women’s team

SUMMARY: UConn’s Sarah Strong and USC’s JuJu Watkins headline the preseason AP All-America women’s college basketball team. The team, released Thursday, also includes Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes, Texas forward Madison Booker, and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo. Strong, the reigning AP Player of the Year, earned 30 votes from the 31-member national media panel. Hidalgo and Booker each received 28 votes, Blakes had 27, and Watkins 26. Watkins is returning after an ACL tear in 2025. Strong averaged 18.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season. Booker and Hidalgo have been honored as preseason picks for three consecutive years.

WORDS: 605 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 12:17 p.m. EDT

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FBN--CBS-WATT

JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS’ lead NFL analyst

SUMMARY: JJ Watt will continue to be the analyst on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team after signing a new multi-year agreement with the network. Watt joined play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson after Tony Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin. CBS announced on Oct. 2 that Romo would not return after the two sides “agreed to part ways.” Romo had been the lead game analyst for CBS’ NFL coverage since 2017. Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 as a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” studio show following a 12-year career with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.

WORDS: 581 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 11:26 a.m. EDT

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HKN--OBIT-DUGUAY

Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer

SUMMARY: Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the ’80s, has died of cancer. He was 69. A New York Rangers spokesperson says Duguay’s family informed the team of his death. Duguay played his first six seasons with the Rangers after they selected him with the 13th pick in the draft in 1977. He was an All-Star as a point-a-game producer in 1981-82. He also spent time with the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings. He was known late in life away from hockey for dating former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

WORDS: 353 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 11:11 a.m. EDT

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US-AMERICA-250-WOMEN IN SPORTS

Through pioneers and slow progress, America’s relationship to women’s sports continues to evolve

SUMMARY: Women’s sports are gaining momentum across the U.S., with athletes and fans celebrating historic TV ratings and wins for equal opportunities and pay. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, who recently won the WNBA MVP for a record fifth time, says this is just the beginning. Despite past stereotypes and barriers, girls’ sports participation is hitting record highs. However, challenges remain, including intensified attacks on Title IX. While interest grows, some wonder if it’s a lasting change. Women’s sports are projected to generate $3 billion globally this year, showing significant growth and potential.

WORDS: 1501 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 10:13 a.m. EDT

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FBN--EAGLES-HURTS

With Jalen Hurts recovering from blood clots, Eagles must try and find path to playoffs without him

SUMMARY: Jalen Hurts has been around the Eagles’ facility and could still be a resource for new No. 1 quarterback Tanner McKee or any other teammate who wants to talk to him. He’s just not taking any more snaps this season. The Eagles face a perilous road to the playoffs without him. Philadelphia can at least move on to Monday night’s game against Dallas without Hurts’ playing status serving as a lingering question mark. Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. McKee starts Monday night at home against Dallas.

WORDS: 880 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 10:13 a.m. EDT

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CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE-ROUTE

2027 Tour de France visits 3 different nations early and has most time trial kilometers since 2012

SUMMARY: The 2027 Tour de France will visit three different nations in the first three days before competitors put in the most time trial kilometers in 15 years. The route next year has been unveiled. It starts from Scotland capital Edinburgh on a rare Grand Depart on a Friday — July 2 — and then goes to England and Wales before transferring to France. The combined length of the individual time trial stages in 2027 totals 71 kilometers and that makes it the most ITT-intensive edition of the Tour since 2012. Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar will bid for a record-breaking sixth title in cycling’s biggest race.

WORDS: 336 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 7:54 a.m. EDT

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SKI--WCUP-SEASON PREVIEW

Shiffrin’s plan boosts rivals and Odermatt is men’s favorite in new Alpine skiing season

WORDS: 848 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 7:12 a.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH PREVIEW

How a US coach and little-known players have made Brighton a Premier League revelation

WORDS: 847 - MOVED: 10/22/2026 4:31 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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BBO--POSTSEASON

Coverage of the World Series.

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BKL--WNBA FINALS

Coverage of the WNBA finals.

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FBN--STADE DE FRANCE

The Stade de France has witness several sporting triumphs but also chaotic scenes, including one of the nation’s darkest days. By Jerome Pugmire.

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