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BBO--WORLD SERIES

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of Game 4 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Game starts after 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers are the surprising last teams standing with a zero in either the win or loss column. The Vikings are 6-0 while the Chargers are 0-6, making this the first season in the Super Bowl era when the last undefeated team missed the playoffs the previous season and the last winless team made the previous postseason. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 1000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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VILLANOVA-LEO’S ALMA MATER

DESCRIPTION: All roads — or at least many of them — seem to lead to Rome at Villanova University, thanks to its famed alumnus Pope Leo and its growing ties to the Vatican. Even its vaunted basketball program is getting in on the act.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 7:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

DESCRIPTION: The officials really got under the Green Bay Packers’ skins in Week 7, and Tom Brady was squarely in their corner, disputing call after call during a flag-filled showdown the Detroit Lions won 20-17. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-LIV

DESCRIPTION: LIV Golf didn’t generate this much suspense at its tournaments, when the music was blaring, the Saudi cash was flowing freely and players from the Cleeks and Majestics headed off in carts for the shotgun start. Who’s leaving? Who’s staying? And weren’t these the same questions four years ago when LIV began? By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 900 words, photos. With Golf Notes and Golf Glance.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, FilePhoto

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BKC--TIPOFF-MUST-WATCH GAMES

DESCRIPTION: College basketball fans don’t need to wait until March to see some high-profile matchups. They don’t even need to hold out for the start of conference play. This year’s men’s college basketball schedule features plenty of huge games long before Christmas. By Steve Megargee. 610 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 11:43 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--MINNESOTA-DRZEWIECKI

DESCRIPTION: Feature story on Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki. Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki is thriving after transferring from New Mexico to join his special teams coach after a court ruling granted him a fifth year of eligibility. By Dave Campbell. 500 words.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text, FilePhoto

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FBC--BIG TEN-BACKUP QUARTERBACKS

DESCRIPTION: Ohio State isn’t the only Big Ten school that has had to resort to having to start their backup quarterback. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State isn’t the only Big Ten school who has had to resort to having to start their backup quarterback. The second-ranked Buckeyes will be the ninth conference team on Saturday at Southern California that has had to turn to their backup. While it has worked for UCLA, Washington and Illinois, it hasn’t for Oregon. By Joe Reedy. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKC ACC AND BIG TEN PREVIEW COVERAGE

DESCRIPTION: Preview capsules for ACC and Big Ten men’s basketball teams, plus conference overviews

FORMATS: Text, FilePhoto

1. WITH: BKC--ACC TEAM PREVIEW CAPSULES

2. DESCRIPTION: Each ACC men’s college basketball team will get a preview capsule of approximately 400 words, plus file photos. Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest.

3. UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKC--BIG TEN PREVIEW

5. DESCRIPTION: Preview of the upcoming season in Big Ten men’s college basketball. By Eric Olson. Text, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: BKC--ACC PREVIEW

8. DESCRIPTION: Preview of the upcoming season in ACC men’s college basketball. By Aaron Beard. Text, photos.

9. UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: BKC--BIG TEN PREVIEW CAPSULES

11. DESCRIPTION: Each Big Ten men’s college basketball team will get a preview capsule of approximately 400 words, plus file photos. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Southern California, UCLA, Washington, Wisconsin.

12. UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Two matches in the English League Cup, including Arsenal at fourth-tier Fleetwood Town. By Steve Douglas. 250 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-RISING ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION: Feature on the quarterback for No. 22 Arizona, Noah Fifita. TUCSON, Ariz. — No. 22 Arizona’s rise through the rankings and toward the top of the Big 12 standings has been fueled by an aggressive, attacking defense, confidence-inspiring coaches, talent and depth on offense. But the biggest reason for the Wildcats’ success lies with one of the smallest players on the field, quarterback Noah Fifita. By John Marshall. 500 words, photos by 3 p.m. PT.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Danish club HB Køge must find a way to stop Barcelona’s scoring machine when it hosts the defending champion in the Women’s Champions League, while Manchester City hosts Paris Saint-Germain and 2025 champion Arsenal faces Benfica. By Jerome Pugmire.

UPCOMING: By 10/27/2026 3:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-RAYS-NIGHTMARE INNING

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge

SUMMARY: Tampa Bay’s first World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years turned into a record-setter: for Milwaukee Brewers batters and Rays pitchers. Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, running away with a 10-1 victory Monday night and a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Brewers batters strung together a postseason-record seven straight two-out hits against starter Freddy Peralta and relievers Cam Booser and Cole Sulser. Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell and Cooper Pratt combined to drive in five runs in a three-pitch span, opening a 7-0 lead. Jackson Chourio had two hits in the inning, part of his four-hit night.

WORDS: 917 - MOVED: 10/27/2026 1:22 a.m. EDT

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FBN--COWBOYS-EAGLES

Dak Prescott throws 3 TD passes, Javonte Williams runs for 155 yards as Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21

SUMMARY: The Dallas Cowboys have handed the Philadelphia Eagles their fifth straight loss. Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, two to CeeDee Lamb, in the Cowboys’ 38-21 win on Monday night. Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown, and the Cowboys improved to 3-4 to remain in contention for the NFC East title. The New York Giants lead the division at 4-2-1. At 2-5, the Eagles are spiraling into a disaster of a season with their longest skid since 2016. Tanner McKee started in place of Jalen Hurts and threw for 211 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

WORDS: 907 - MOVED: 10/27/2026 12:43 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA FINALS-GAME 6 ARENA

Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

SUMMARY: The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day. The WNBA worked with the NBA to move the game to State Farm Arena. That is where Games 3 and 4 of the championship series were played. The only way the leagues could make it work was to play the early afternoon game. The Hawks have a home game that night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the tip of that game was moved back an hour.

WORDS: 1013 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 11:39 p.m. EDT

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FBC--OREGON-MOORE

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning says

SUMMARY: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season. Coach Dan Lanning made the announcement Monday night. Moore has not played since getting concussed on a late hit at Southern California in late September. Moore returned to school instead of declaring for the NFL draft when he could have been a top-10 pick. He threw for 926 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions in four games this season. Dylan Raiola took over as the starter. The Ducks, who opened the season ranked second, are 4-3 and have fallen out of the AP Top 25.

WORDS: 561 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 11:21 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA FINALS

Kiah Stokes’ big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

SUMMARY: Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots, Veronica Burton added 13 points and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center. Reese shook her head when whistled for the second of her three offensive fouls with 7:43 to play. Fans screamed and clapped thunder sticks following the final buzzer as Stokes spoke from the floor to chants of “MVP!”

WORDS: 868 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 10:58 p.m. EDT

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ENT--SUPER-BOWL-HALFTIME-JAY-Z

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

SUMMARY: Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news Monday night. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he always wanted Jay-Z to perform when the time felt right. Jay-Z expressed excitement about the opportunity, calling it a dream come true. His Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to produce entertainment presentations, including the halftime show. Jay-Z, who has won 25 Grammy Awards, will perform at the stadium where he recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt.”

WORDS: 531 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 10:27 p.m. EDT

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SOC--BALLON D’OR

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Putellas wins her third

SUMMARY: Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. He’s the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the award. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker smashed scoring records in Germany and led England to a third-place finish at the World Cup this past summer. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women’s Ballon d’Or after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season including the Women’s Champions League.

WORDS: 800 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 10:04 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-TROPICANA FIELD

Quirky Tropicana Field isn’t a pretty ballpark, but the Rays love their home

SUMMARY: With its concrete exterior, massive, sloping dome and cavernous indoor atmosphere, Tropicana Field possesses little of the aesthetic beauty and charm associated with baseball’s most celebrated stadiums. But the Tampa Bay Rays love their quirky ballpark, especially after being forced out for a season because of destruction from Hurricane Milton. A sellout crowd of more than 40,000 towel-waving, cowbell-ringing fans will welcome the Rays back for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night after a pair of gut-wrenching, one-run losses in Milwaukee. The Brewers are two wins away from the franchise’s first World Series title. The Rays need to win four of five games to secure their first championship in their 29th season.

WORDS: 922 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 8:10 p.m. EDT

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BKN--THUNDER-JALEN WILLIAMS

Thunder’s Jalen Williams will need surgery for a broken leg and dislocated ankle

SUMMARY: Jalen Williams has a broken left fibula and a dislocated left ankle and will need surgery. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Williams’ diagnosis on Monday. General manager Sam Presti says a timeline will be set after the surgery happens. Williams was injured on a drive with 1:14 remaining against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Williams’ ankle was draped by towels and players from both teams reacted with dismay and disbelief as a stretcher was brought out. The Thunder also announced Monday that forward Cason Wallace will need surgery to repair a left labral tear.

WORDS: 641 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 6:54 p.m. EDT

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

PSG goes top of Ligue 1 with win over Lyon while Sevilla returns to winning ways

SUMMARY: Substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts scored late in the second half to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Lyon and lift it back to the top of Ligue 1. Lyon held PSG back for most of the game until Mayulu’s 72nd-minute strike. Godts added the second 12 minutes later. Isaac Romero scored for a third consecutive game and Felix Correia added a late second to guarantee three points for Sevilla against Osasuna. The win was Sevilla’s first in more than a month and opens up a five-point gap to seventh-placed Alaves in La Liga.

WORDS: 257 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 6:25 p.m. EDT

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SOC--BALLON D’OR-BLUNDER

Ballon d’Or ‘winners’ published by mistake hours before men’s award

SUMMARY: The organizer of the Ballon d’Or event has mistakenly published multiple “winners” of the men’s award on its website hours before the ceremony. One announcement read in part “Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or.” Similar articles gave the same treatment to Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. It turns out the organizer France Football prepared many announcements to be ready for when the winner is announced but they were accidentally posted well ahead of the gala at The London Palladium.

WORDS: 141 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 5:15 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-NOTRE DAME-NO EXCUSES

No. 5 Notre Dame not making excuses about clock glitch following 1st loss of the season at BYU

SUMMARY: Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wasted not a single second blaming a clock glitch for his team’s loss at BYU. Instead, he spent the bye week focused on mistakes to get the Fighting Irish back on track. While Big 12 officials acknowledged last week that the refs erred by not putting 1 second back on the clock, giving Notre Dame another play to keep its 15-game winning streak alive. Instead, they allowed time to expire and the Irish wound up losing 28-24 to the then eighth-ranked Cougars.

WORDS: 821 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 2:53 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-CHASE-OUTLOOK

Chase leader Kyle Larson has easier path to 3rd NASCAR championship after surviving Talladega chaos

SUMMARY: Kyle Larson could become the first driver in Chase history to clinch the title before the season finale. Larson has a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin and needs a strong performance Sunday at Martinsville Speedway to end it early. Larson has eight consecutive top 10s at Martinsville, where his Hendrick Motorsports team is the winningest in NASCAR history. He is even better at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the Cup season ends on November 8. Larson has two wins at the 1.5-mile track and he is tied for second in top fives with six and ranks fourth in average finish.

WORDS: 727 - MOVED: 10/26/2026 2:48 p.m. EDT

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