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BKW--T25-TOP 25 THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 South Carolina will face third-ranked USC on Sunday for the third time in the past 12 months. The Gamecocks won the first two meetings, including an NCAA Tournament victory last season in the second round. The Trojans will have JuJu Watkins back in the lineup though this time as the sensational junior missed both of last season’s game while she was still rehabbing an ACL injury she suffered 20 months ago. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--NFL TRADE DEADLINE RDP

DESCRIPTION: Jeffery Simmons already made an impact in two games with his new team. More players will be moved before the trade deadline as teams try to position for a playoff run. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-TOP 25 THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Kentucky are gearing up for the Champions Classic on Tuesday night. The second-ranked Blue Devils face the fifth-ranked Spartans, while No. 15 Kansas plays No. 24 Kentucky in Chicago. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 7:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

DESCRIPTION: DENVER -- Devon Key figured his first career interception didn’t count, especially after the Carolina Panthers snapped the ball on the next play. But Sean Payton had thrown his red challenge flag in the nick of time, the latest fortuitous call that’s helped the Denver Broncos jump out to a 7-2 record at their bye week. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 8:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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HKW--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the women’s hockey world championships in Denmark. Brief text story on the day’s games at the women’s hockey world championships.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBC--BIG TEN-SCORING DROP

DESCRIPTION: The addition of four former Pac-12 teams was supposed to bring some offensive firepower to the Big Ten and change its reputation. It hasn’t quite worked out that way. By Steve Megargee. 900 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 3:25 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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HKN--DEVILS-HELLEBUYCK

DESCRIPTION: New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck addresses reporters in Winnipeg and is expected to explain the reasons why he asked the Jets to trade him. Text, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Text, FilePhoto

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FBN--GIANTS-REESE AND THE DEFENSE

DESCRIPTION: From blitzing opposing quarterbacks to figuring out how to stop the run, the defense led by rookie linebacker Arvell Reese is a big reason the New York Giants are alone in first place in the NFC East. From blitzing opposing quarterbacks to figuring out how to stop the run, the defense with rookie linebacker Arvell Reese standing out in the middle of it is a big reason the New York Giants are alone in first place in the NFC East. By Stephen Whyno. Text, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text, FilePhoto

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BBO-MANAGERS OF THE YEAR

DESCRIPTION: The AL and NL Manager of the Year winners will be announced. By Stephen Hawkins. The AL and NL Manager of the Year winners will be announced, with Pat Murphy of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers possibly becoming the first manager to win the award three years in a row. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2026 8:00 p.m. EST, Text, FilePhoto

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FBC--CFP RANKINGS

DESCRIPTION: The College Football Playoff releases its second set of rankings for the season. The College Football Playoff releases its second set of rankings for the season, with last week’s No. 1 team, Miami, sure to fall after its first loss of the year. By Eddie Pells. Announcement approximately 9 p.m. Eastern.

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

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BKC--T25-DUKE-MICHIGAN ST

DESCRIPTION: Duke plays Michigan State at United Center. Patrick Ngongba II and No. 2 Duke take on Jeremy Fears and No. 5 Michigan State in the Champions Classic at the United Center. By Jay Cohen.

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

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBN--BILLS-VIKINGS

Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings

SUMMARY: Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have beaten the Vikings 23-6 and sent Minnesota deeper into its offensive slump. Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before halftime, and James Cook rushed 31 times for 107 yards and a late score. Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams had interceptions and Tyler Bass made three field goals to stretch his franchise-record streak to 24 straight as the Bills matched their best eight-game start since 1993. Carson Wentz started at quarterback for the Vikings and had one of the worst performances of his 11-year career.

WORDS: 755 - MOVED: 11/10/2026 1:12 a.m. EST

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HKO--HALL OF FAME

Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron among 6 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

SUMMARY: Carey Price first visited the Hockey Hall of Fame as a teenager. Now he’s one of the players enshrined there. The longtime Montreal Canadiens goaltender was inducted Monday alongside Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category. Brian Burke was enshrined as a builder. The No. 5 pick of the 2005 draft, Price won the Hart Trophy as league MVP and the Vezina Trophy as its top goaltender in 2015. He finished with a 361-261-79 record, .917 save percentage, 2.51 goals-against average and 49 shutouts across 712 games. Bergeron spent all 19 of his NHL seasons with Boston and won the Stanley Cup in 2011.

WORDS: 956 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 10:37 p.m. EST

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BBO--ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor

SUMMARY: Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a stellar all-around season that sets him up to be a franchise cornerstone. Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart took home the National League honor. The 22-year-old McGonigle had a .278 batting average and .806 OPS with 18 homers, 72 RBIs, 28 doubles and 12 stolen bases while splitting time between shortstop and third base. He’s the first Tigers player to win the award since pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016 and the first Detroit infielder since Lou Whitaker in 1978. Stewart was a force in the middle of the Reds’ lineup with 32 homers and 112 RBIs while playing in all 162 games.

WORDS: 681 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 10:03 p.m. EST

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FBC--CFP EXPANSION

College Football Playoff decides to double down and a 24-team playoff is set for next season

SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next year, ending a three-decade era of conference title games. College leaders announced the new format Monday after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add 11 new games. The deal is for five years and an additional $1.7 billion. The new format will have five automatic qualifiers, including champions from the Power Four leagues. The other teams will be chosen by a selection panel. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes, and the playoff will start on the second weekend in December.

WORDS: 1293 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 8:25 p.m. EST

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FBN--EAGLES-JAGUARS TRADE

Jaguars take a Super Bowl swing by trading for Eagles DT Jordan Davis and Falcons S Jessie Bates

SUMMARY: The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a Super Bowl push. The Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-rounder. It was the most significant of three trades for the Jaguars, who believe they have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a chance to make the franchise’s first Super Bowl. The 6-2 Jaguars previously traded for Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III and for New Orleans defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.

WORDS: 623 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 7:17 p.m. EST

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US--TRUMP-DANA WHITE

UFC’s Dana White appears with Trump at a White House briefing — but won’t be his press secretary

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has brought UFC to the White House briefing room, appearing before reporters with UFC chief Dana White. Trump made a surprise appearance Monday with White, who even took a few questions from reporters. Trump said on social media Saturday that he had offered White the press secretary role. By Sunday, he revealed it had been a joke. Trump said he was having a “very bad press day” and thought mentioning White for the post would be fun. But White said he has no political aspirations. Trump and White have been friends for decades, and Trump has frequently attended UFC fights.

WORDS: 826 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 7:08 p.m. EST

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SOC--NWSL PLAYOFFS-STADIUM ISSUES

Gotham’s NWSL semifinal match moved because of field conditions at home stadium

SUMMARY: Gotham FC announced Monday that it is moving its National Women’s Soccer League semifinal playoff match against the Kansas City Current because of the field conditions at the team’s home stadium in New Jersey. President of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West said the game will be played Sunday at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in Manhattan. Gotham coach Juan Carlos Amorós had decried the state of the field at Sports Illustrated Stadium following Gotham’s 1-0 victory over the Seattle Reign on Sunday.

WORDS: 561 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 6:45 p.m. EST

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FBN--RAMS-NACUA

Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe

SUMMARY: Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles’ win at Washington. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve. He’ll join fellow star receiver Davante Adams, who has no set return date from his hamstring injury. McVay’s offense will be without Matthew Stafford’s top two targets for an extended period, dealing a devastating blow to a team that began the season as a Super Bowl favorite.

WORDS: 875 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 6:13 p.m. EST

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FBN--49ERS-AIYUK

NFL reinstates receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the 49ers after he left the team last year

SUMMARY: Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers by the NFL after leaving the team a year ago. The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list and gave the 49ers a two-game exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster. Aiyuk had submitted his request for reinstatement after hiring Drew Rosenhaus as his agent. He met with the 49ers last week as part of his attempt to get back into the NFL. The Niners have said they have no plans to play Aiyuk again and could either trade him before Tuesday’s deadline or release him before the two-game exemption expires.

WORDS: 433 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 5:56 p.m. EST

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HKN--JETS-ARNIEL-HELLEBUYCK

Jets coach criticizes Devils’ decision not to play Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg

SUMMARY: Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel says he’s disappointed Connor Hellebuyck won’t play against the Jets Tuesday night. Arniel argued the decision made by the New Jersey Devils only prolongs a difficult chapter for the organization in the aftermath of granting the goaltender’s public request to be traded. The Devils announced Hellebuyck would not play at Winnipeg, citing analysis that it would reduce their probability of winning. Arniel says Hellebuyck gave up on the team and the Jets were hoping for closure. He adds that he’s not sure how analytics factors in the decision.

WORDS: 349 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 5:14 p.m. EST

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BKN--MIAMI-ALL-STAR GAME

NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says

SUMMARY: The NBA is planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the site of the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison and other league officials are expected at the event, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because neither side announced any details publicly. Miami was picked by the league “months ago,” said the person, adding that the Nov. 30 date is slightly fluid. But the biggest parts of the agreement have been reached.

WORDS: 280 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 4:52 p.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR-SEASON WRAP

NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death

SUMMARY: Kyle Larson’s incredible playoff run and Kyle Busch’s tragic death define NASCAR’s 2026 season. Larson clinched his third Cup Series title, finishing 12th at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Despite his success, Larson isn’t ready to compare himself to NASCAR legends. Busch, who died in May, will be remembered at NASCAR’s awards banquet on Tuesday. Dodge plans to return to the Cup Series in 2027, with Kaulig Racing leading the effort. Brad Keselowski, a free agent, is exploring options for 2027. Several driver and crew chief changes are already announced for the upcoming season.

WORDS: 992 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 3:52 p.m. EST

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SOC--MLS-GOLDEN BOOT-MESSI

Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season

SUMMARY: Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also had 17 assists with 43 goal contributions. Messi edged out FC Dallas striker Petar Musa and Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge for the award. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals and 19 assists. Messi could also become the first three-time winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. Miami faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

WORDS: 236 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 3:45 p.m. EST

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FBN--FALCONS-JAGUARS TRADE

Falcons trade veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars for two draft picks

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Falcons have traded safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks. The Falcons will receive a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The 29-year-old Bates had been included in reports as a player who could be moved before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Bates had a career-high 14 tackles in the Falcons’ 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Madrid. The Jaguars also acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux in a trade with the New Orleans Saints, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press. The Saints will receive a 2028 sixth-round pick in return.

WORDS: 612 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 3:10 p.m. EST

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FBN--CHIEFS-MAHOMES

Reid: Patrick Mahomes day to day after hurting throwing elbow in lopsided win over the Jets

SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered day to day after injuring his elbow during a game against the Jets, coach Andy Reid said Monday. Mahomes was strip-sacked by David Bailey, causing a fumble and leaving his arm dangling. He was examined but returned to the game, finishing with 242 yards and two touchdown passes. Reid added that wide receiver Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylen Moore are day to day with injuries. The Chiefs face the Falcons on Sunday. Reid also hasn’t decided whether to bench kicker Harrison Butker after another missed kick, with Justin Tucker as a potential replacement.

WORDS: 534 - MOVED: 11/09/2026 1:49 p.m. EST

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