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FBC--ACC THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: A look at the ACC football weekly schedule. No. 1 Miami visits No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday to top the Atlantic Coast Conference and national schedule for the week. The schedule includes Virginia Tech visiting SMU and Clemson facing a Syracuse team that has won two straight games. By Aaron Beard. 550 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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HKW--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: United States coach John Wroblewski has set a new objective in seeking to push the envelope further eight months after overseeing a team that raised the bar for women’s hockey by winning Olympic gold in Milan. And that means demanding even more from a team brimming with players in their prime entering the 10-nation world championship tournament opening in Denmark on Friday. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 800 words, photo.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBC--BIG 12 THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: This Holy War game could have significant implications on the Big 12 championship game matchup. Saturday will be the first meeting between No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU with both in the top 10 of the AP poll. This Holy War game could have significant implications on the Big 12 championship game matchup and the College Football Playoff. Saturday will be the first meeting between the schools with both in the top 10 of the AP poll. No. 3 Utah is 8-0, and has a 14-game winning streak since losing 24-21 to BYU last season. The Cougars are 7-1. By Stephen Hawkins. 570 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 7:00 a.m. EST, Text, FilePhoto

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FBN--JETS-CHIEFS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs have followed a 5-0 start with back-to-back losses. Now, they try to get right against the New York Jets, who have dropped three in a row. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 8:25 a.m. EST, Text

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FBC--SEC-THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: A loaded slate of high-stakes games hits the Southeastern Conference this week. Georgia-Ole Miss headlines a loaded slate of high-stakes games in the Southeastern Conference this week. By Maura Carey, 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 9:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN-HALL OF FAME-COACH CANDIDATES

DESCRIPTION: The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces the list of five coaching candidates that will be narrowed down to one for consideration for the Class of 2027. By ROB MAADDI

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 12:00 p.m. EST, Text

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CAR F1 BRAZILIAN GP

DESCRIPTION: Drivers speak with the media ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the 20th round of the Formula 1 season.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-NEW MEXICO’S RISE

DESCRIPTION: The University of New Mexico’s football team is making headlines by cracking the AP Top 25 for the first time, coming in at No. 22. Led by coach Jason Eck, the Lobos are showing they’re more than just a basketball school. They’re drawing large crowds and excitement in football, too. Eck, who took the job before the 2025 season, has guided the team to a 7-1 record this season. By Pat Graham and Eddie Pells. 1,000 words, photos by 2 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 4:20 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Bournemouth travels to Sparta Prague in the Europa League with a goal to keep a perfect record in its maiden European campaign. Leverkusen wants to stay perfect when it hosts Marseille and Italy’s giant AC Milan needs a win against 100% Ferencvaros after losing twice in three games. Bournemouth travels to Sparta Prague in the Europa League with a goal to keep a perfect record in its maiden European campaign. Leverkusen wants to stay perfect when it hosts Marseille and Italy’s giant AC Milan needs a win against 100% Ferencvaros.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 5:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--RAIDERS-49ERS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Maxx Crosby is one of the few remaining players on the Raiders with ties to the team’s old home in Oakland, making this week’s trip to play the San Francisco 49ers extra special. The Raiders (4-4) will play their first regular season game in the Bay Area since moving from Oakland to Las Vegas after the 2019 season when they visit the 49ers (6-1) on Sunday. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY

DESCRIPTION: The PGA Tour begins its second week in Mexico with the World Wide Technology Championship’s opening round. Upcoming: 500 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--LPGA JAPAN

DESCRIPTION: First round of the Toto Japan Classic, the final tournament of four on the LPGA’s late-season Asian swing.

UPCOMING: By 11/05/2026 4:00 a.m. EST, Text

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-ROCKETS

Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves’ 117-107 win over Rockets

SUMMARY: Ayo Dosunmu had 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga powered a fourth-quarter run that allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull away for a 117-107 win over the Houston Rockets. Minnesota led by two before a 3-pointer from Kuminga, a steal by Dosunmu and a tip-in by Kuminga made it 111-104 with about two minutes remaining. Kevin Durant made two free throws for Houston before another 3 by Kuminga extended the lead to 114-106 with less than a minute to go. LaMelo Ball scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter for Minnesota. Alperen Sengun had his 13th career triple-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Rockets as they lost for just the second time this season.

WORDS: 308 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 11:28 p.m. EST

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BKN--76ERS-PISTONS

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers’ 112-106 win over Pistons

SUMMARY: Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Sixers improved to 8-1. Their lone loss came at home against Detroit. Cade Cunningham had 26 points and 11 assists, and Duncan Robinson scored 27 for the Pistons, who lead the Central Division with a 6-2 record.

WORDS: 330 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 10:13 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-MIAMI-TONEY

Miami star WR Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and needs surgery, AP source says

SUMMARY: Malachi Toney, the star receiver for top-ranked Miami and a Heisman Trophy candidate, has been scheduled for surgery to address a high ankle sprain and will be sidelined for multiple weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday night. The initial timeline for Toney’s recovery won’t be known until after the surgery, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor the school revealed those details publicly. It is a huge blow to the Hurricanes (8-0, No. 1 College Football Playoff), who play a showdown game at No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1, No. 11 CFP) on Saturday — and now will do so without one of the nation’s most dynamic players.

WORDS: 694 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 8:02 p.m. EST

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GLF--LIV-BANKRUPTCY

Report: LIV’s financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027

SUMMARY: LIV Golf’s future is in doubt after a Financial Times report that its main investor is dropping plans for LIV 2.0. The Times reports BC Partners Credit is backing out because it doesn’t have enough of the player support it needs. A bankruptcy hearing previously scheduled is Thursday. The report says the focus could shift to LIV liquidating its assets. LIV Golf lost Saudi Arabia funding in April after having spent more than $5 billion since 2022. LIV filed for bankruptcy in September. Since announcing plans for a new version, top players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have bailed.

WORDS: 683 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 6:23 p.m. EST

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Champions League: Real Madrid pulls off another comeback, Liverpool beaten by Fenerbahce

SUMMARY: Real Madrid produced another stunning Champions League comeback to beat AEK Athens 3-2 in the Champions League. Liverpool however fell to a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce to end its 100% start to this season’s competition. Madrid’s perfect record was also in jeopardy in Greece after twice going behind to AEK until Federico Valverde fired home from long range in the second minute of stoppage time.

WORDS: 1004 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 6:18 p.m. EST

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BKL--VALKYRIES-CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE

Valkyries’ victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are

SUMMARY: Gabby Williams hopped off a double-decker bus and began dancing through the streets, blowing a whistle to the beat and slapping high-fives with fans all while keeping her WNBA Finals MVP trophy safely tucked in her left arm. Then she called for teammate Kiah Stokes to join her and they popped Champagne and enjoyed it among the first group in the Valkyries’ victory parade on a picture-perfect afternoon along San Francisco’s waterfront. The celebration came after the Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 on Saturday night in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.

WORDS: 699 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 6:18 p.m. EST

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FBN--BROWNS-WATSON

Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced; Sanders could go against Saints

SUMMARY: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night. If Watson is not cleared in time for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, Shedeur Sanders would get his first start of the season. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit during the first quarter of last week’s 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watson was given a gameday concussion evaluation and cleared by the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant. The 10-year veteran returned to the game and completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards, his second straight 300-yard game.

WORDS: 754 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 5:51 p.m. EST

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FBN--PACKERS-JACOBS

Packers’ Jacobs isn’t worrying over whether additional allegations will lead to more punishment

SUMMARY: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he isn’t worrying about the possibility he may have to miss more games due to the release of allegations that were made against him years before he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend. Jacobs has returned to play in the Packers’ last two games after spending the first six games on the commissioner’s exempt list. The NFL has said its investigation into Jacobs is ongoing. That means he still could be subject to more discipline from the league.

WORDS: 630 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 5:42 p.m. EST

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FBN--EAGLES-QUARTERBACK CHANGE

Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the Giants

SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants. Milton has appeared in five NFL games in relief, including the Dallas Cowboys’ season finale at the Giants in January. The Eagles made the move two days after coach Nick Sirianni had said they were sticking with Tanner McKee after Jalen Hurts was sidelined for the season because of blood clots. McKee was 0-3 since taking over as the starter, and Philadelphia has lost six in a row after winning its first two games.

WORDS: 370 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 5:30 p.m. EST

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FBN--PRO PICKS-WEEK 9

Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Vikings in Monday night showdown between 6-1 teams

SUMMARY: Something has to give when the NFL’s highest-scoring offense faces the league’s stingiest defense. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills lead the league in scoring at 33.3 points per game. The Minnesota Vikings are giving up the fewest points at 13.3. The two 6-1 teams meet Monday night in a prime-time showdown. The Bills won’t need to reach the 30s against Minnesota’s pedestrian offense that ranks 29th in yards and 27th in scoring. But Carson Wentz could give the Vikings an offensive jolt if Kyler Murray can’t play because of a hamstring issue.

WORDS: 1352 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 5:19 p.m. EST

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US--BBO-SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called ‘cheaters’ at fraud trial

SUMMARY: Jurors have heard opening statements at the fraud conspiracy trial of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz in a New York federal court. A prosecutor, Rebecca Urquiola, told jurors Wednesday that the government will prove that Clase and Ortiz agreed to tip off sports betting gamblers so they could bet that several pitches thrown between 2023 and 2025 would be balls or strikes — or high or low. Clase is the Guardians’ former closer and Ortiz, a starter. Both have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges. Their lawyers told jurors that gamblers lied about their clients.

WORDS: 759 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 3:57 p.m. EST

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FBN--CARDINALS-RAVENS TRADE

Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

SUMMARY: Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been completed. Brissett started eight games for Arizona this season but was demoted to third-string quarterback after Gardner Minshew stepped in and led the Cardinals to a 33-30 comeback victory at Dallas. The 4-4 Ravens desperately needed a quarterback after losing Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to a toe injury. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start for the Ravens against Jacksonville on Thursday night

WORDS: 217 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 3:25 p.m. EST

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FBN--LIONS-CAMPBELL

Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury

SUMMARY: Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body days after he was carted off the field on a backboard during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell suffered a neck injury early in the fourth quarter of the 19-15 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He was alert and breathing when he was taken to the hospital, where he has been recovering since his injury. Campbell says “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic.”

WORDS: 423 - MOVED: 11/04/2026 3:24 p.m. EST

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