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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-HURTS' REDEMPTION

DESCRIPTION: Jalen Hurts seems to play his best when the criticism is loudest and the Philadelphia Eagles need him most. Hurts delivered an almost flawless performance in a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, completing 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns with a perfect passer rating of 158.3. So much for the naysayers who still say he’s not a good passer. Hurts hit A.J. Brown in stride on a beautiful throw on fourth-and-4 for a 37-yard TD and a 7-0 lead. He threw an even prettier deep ball to DeVonta Smith for a 79-yard TD pass in the third quarter. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--T25-AP TOP 25-EXTRA POINTS

DESCRIPTION: Not since program standard bearer and stadium namesake Bobby Dodd was coach has Georgia Tech opened a season like this. The Yellow Jackets are 7-0, their best start since Dodd’s 1966 team reeled off nine straight wins. The Ramblin’ Wreck crashed into the top 10 in The Associated Press poll on Sunday for the first time since 2014 and, at No. 7, has its highest ranking since spending three weeks in the same spot in November 2009. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 875 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--NCAA-FIELD LOGOS

DESCRIPTION: Athletic departments across the country are adding commercial sponsorship logos to their football fields after an NCAA rule change. Schools like Texas, Alabama, Penn State and LSU have all added corporate field logos, often placed at the 25-yard lines. Even smaller schools like Fresno State are doing it. All athletic programs are looking for new revenue since they are now allowed to share up to $20.5 million in revenue with athletes and provide millions in scholarships. Field logos are an easy source of income.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 9:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKC--PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its preseason All-America men’s basketball team. By John Marshall. 500 words, photos at noon Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Alternate Headlines, Text, Photo

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BKN--NBA-SEASON PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The NBA champions in Oklahoma City are back with the same roster. LeBron James and Stephen Curry are seeking what would be their fifth championships. The Eastern Conference seems wide open. The NBA’s 80th season is about to begin, and as has been the norm in recent years, there’s a slew of teams who believe they can win it all. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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CAR--NASCAR-IN THE PITS

DESCRIPTION: TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Chase Briscoe cried inside his car at last year’s season finale when he realized that his time driving for childhood hero Tony Stewart would end after the race. Stewart-Haas Racing shuttered its organization, Briscoe entered the free agent market and landed at Joe Gibbs Racing -- where he’ll now get his first chance to race for the Cup championship. By AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--PACKERS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: The Green Bay Packers have gotten accustomed to facing veteran quarterbacks after dealing with Joe Flacco twice and also taking on Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett over the last month. Now comes a trip to Pittsburgh to match up with 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, who won four MVP awards during his illustrious 18-year tenure at Green Bay. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--WWCUP-2031

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — The U.S. Soccer Federation announces plans to co-host the 2031 Women’s World Cup with CONCACAF partners. By Ronald Blum. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--49ERS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The short-handed San Francisco 49ers pulled out another victory thanks to a dominant performance by Christian McCaffrey and an impressive fill-in job by linebacker Tatum Bethune in place of the injured Fred Warner. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--POSTSEASON

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1. WITH: BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

2. DESCRIPTION: A lookahead to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ attempt to become the first repeat World Series champion in a quarter-century, against the Seattle Mariner or Toronto Blue Jays. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum, 700 words, photos.

3. ON MERITS: By 10/20/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--TEXANS-SEAHAWKS

DESCRIPTION: Houston Texans plays Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. 300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO--DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — Two days after clinching the National League pennant, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers get back to work in preparation for opening the World Series later this week. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-LIONS

DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — It has been nearly three years since the Detroit Lions lost consecutive games in the regular season. Detroit’s run will be put to a test against the streaking Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/20/2025 11:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--ALCS-MARINERS-BLUE JAYS

Guerrero hits 6th postseason homer and Blue Jays beat Mariners 6-2 to force Game 7 of ALCS

SUMMARY: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run this postseason, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series by beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2. The series will be decided Monday night in Toronto, the second Game 7 in Blue Jays history. Toronto lost to Kansas City in the 1985 ALCS. Seattle, the only big league team without a pennant, will play in a Game 7 for the first time. The winner faces the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series beginning Friday. Addison Barger homered and drove in three early runs, and the Blue Jays turned three double plays behind Yesavage — two of them to escape bases-loaded jams.

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HKN--QUENNEVILLE-RETURNS

Quenneville returns to face Blackhawks for 1st time since being banned after sexual assault scandal

SUMMARY: First-year Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville returned to the United Center on Sunday night for the first time since details of a sexual assault scandal involving his 2010 Stanley Cup Blackhawks squad were published in October 2021. The 67-year-old Quenneville has the Ducks off to a 2-2-1 start almost four years after he was forced to resign as coach of the Florida Panthers. He was banned from the NHL for nearly three years. Chicago won 2-1 on Ryan Donato’s overtime goal.

WORDS: 615 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 10:15 p.m. EDT

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FBN--GIANTS-BRONCOS

Broncos stun Giants 33-32 with last-second field goal in historic comeback

SUMMARY: Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Denver Broncos to a thrilling 33-32 win over the New York Giants. The Broncos trailed 26-8 with just over five minutes left on Sunday but mounted an improbable comeback. This victory snaps a streak where NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final six minutes. The Giants even had a 32-30 lead with 37 seconds left, but Denver’s offense quickly moved downfield, setting up Lutz’s game-winner. The Broncos have now won four straight games overall and eight straight at home.

WORDS: 996 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 9:39 p.m. EDT

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SOC--NWSL-GOTHAM-ROOKIES

Looking to the playoffs, Gotham FC has a not-so-secret weapon -- a lot of rookies

SUMMARY: Gotham FC punched their ticket to the playoffs Sunday with a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville – and for a flurry of new faces on the pitch, it will be their very first. The club has the largest rookie contingent of any team in the league this season, made up of nine newcomers – Sarah Shupansky, Lilly Reale, Khyah Harper, Ryan Campbell, Sofia Cook, Emerson Elgin, Tyler McCamey, Josefine Hasbo, and Kayla Duran. And they’ve been making their mark.

WORDS: 465 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 9:14 p.m. EDT

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FBN--DOLPHINS-BROWNS

Quinshon Judkins scores 3 touchdowns as Browns roll to 31-6 victory over Dolphins

SUMMARY: Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, helping the Cleveland Browns break a three-game losing streak with a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins. Judkins rushed for 84 yards on 25 carries, becoming the first Browns running back with three rushing scores in a game since 2022. Cornerback Tyson Campbell, acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars, returned an interception for a touchdown. The Browns, now 2-5, had four takeaways for the first time in nearly two seasons. Miami dropped to 1-6 and managed only two field goals, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing three interceptions for the second straight week.

WORDS: 793 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 9:11 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ISRAEL-TEL AVIV DERBY

Israeli Premier League soccer derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv called off

SUMMARY: The soccer derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was called off after disturbances led police to deem it unsafe. Trouble flared in and around Bloomfield Stadium on Sunday before the Israeli Premier League match. The Jerusalem Post reported that the game was canceled due to extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans, including fireworks and smoke grenades. According to Israeli Police, three officers and five fans were injured. This incident comes days after Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group controversially banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa over security concerns.

WORDS: 152 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 7:41 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-TALLADEGA

Briscoe gives Joe Gibbs Racing 2nd spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with OT win at Talladega

SUMMARY: Chase Briscoe has secured a spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with his first superspeedway win at Talladega. This victory guarantees Joe Gibbs Racing two spots in the season-ending race at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe joins teammate Denny Hamlin in the four-driver showdown. The race went to overtime after a crash involving Chris Buescher. Briscoe’s win came with help from Ty Gibbs. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott’s chances took a hit after an early crash. Elliott now faces a must-win situation at Martinsville Speedway next week to advance to the finale.

WORDS: 1096 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 7:17 p.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX

Verstappen wins US Grand Prix and McLaren’s Norris pulls closer to teammate Piastri in F1 title hunt

SUMMARY: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in four races Sunday at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, while McLaren’s Lando Norris took a huge chunk out of teammate Oscar Piastri’s championship lead by finishing second. Piastri was a distant fifth, allowing Norris to pull within 14 points with five grand prix and two sprint races to go. Verstappen is also closing fast with his late-season charge. Verstappen now trails Piastri by 40 points, and Norris by 26, in third place, and has put the McClarens on notice he intends to chase them all the way to the end of the season. Piastri and Norris are trying to win their first career drivers championship. Verstappen is hunting his fifth in a row.

WORDS: 645 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 6:35 p.m. EDT

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FBN--EAGLES-VIKINGS

Jalen Hurts jump-starts the Eagles by passing for 326 yards and 3 TDs in a 28-22 win vs. Vikings

SUMMARY: Jalen Hurts gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Jalyx Hunt returned an interception for a score, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from back-to-back losses by hanging on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-22 on Sunday. Hurts went 19 for 23 in the highlight-reel revival of the passing attack that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season. He hit A.J. Brown for two touchdowns and DeVonta Smith for a career-high 183 receiving yards that included a 79-yard score. Carson Wentz was picked off twice on an erratic afternoon for the Vikings.

WORDS: 792 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 6:22 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAMS-JAGUARS

Matthew Stafford throws 5 TD passes as Rams rout Jaguars 35-7 at rainy Wembley

SUMMARY: Matthew Stafford threw three of his five touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Puka Nacua-less Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-7 at Wembley Stadium. Stafford who has thrown 12 touchdowns with no interceptions in his past four games also connected with rookie receiver Konata Mumpfield and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson in the London rout. The Rams (5-2) are off to their best start since their Super Bowl-winning season in 2021. Star receiver Nacua missed the game with an ankle injury. The only highlight for the Jaguars was rookie Travis Hunter getting his first NFL touchdown. It made the score 28-7 in the fourth quarter.

WORDS: 825 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 6:21 p.m. EDT

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FBN--PATRIOTS-TITANS

Patriots rout the Titans 31-13 in coach Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee

SUMMARY: Drake Maye threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 Sunday in coach Mike Vrabel’s first game against the franchise that fired him in January 2024. The Patriots won their fourth straight to keep them atop the AFC East and spoil Mike McCoy’s debut as Tennessee’s interim head coach. Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson had two of the Patriots’ five sacks and returned a fumble 4 yards for a touchdown. Harold Landry III had the final sack against the team that released him in March. Marcus Jones had an interception in the final minutes.

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FBC--COLORADO STATE-NORVELL FIRED

Colorado State fires coach Jay Norvell after a 2-5 start and a year removed from a bowl game

SUMMARY: Colorado State fired football coach Jay Norvell a day after the Rams dropped to 2-5 with a loss to Hawaii and a season removed from a bowl game. Norvell was in his fourth season at Colorado State. He finished 18-26 with the Rams, including an appearance in the Arizona Bowl last season. The Rams appointed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers as their interim head coach. He takes over as the Rams get set to play at Wyoming next weekend in the annual Border War. Norvell became the first Black head football coach in program history when he signed a five-year deal in December 2021 after making Nevada a contender in the Mountain West Conference.

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FBN--RAIDERS-CHIEFS

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to 31-0 rout of Raiders as Rashee Rice returns with 2 TDs

SUMMARY: Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs shut out the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0. Rashee Rice returned from suspension to catch two touchdown passes, sparking an offense that scored on its first five possessions. The Chiefs dominated defensively, holding the Raiders to minimal yards and first downs. Las Vegas played most of the game without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby due to a knee injury. The Chiefs’ offense looked revitalized with Rice, reminiscent of their high-flying days. Kansas City faces Washington next Monday night, while the Raiders have a bye week.

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Manchester United beats Liverpool 2-1 with Maguire’s late goal in big boost for Amorim

SUMMARY: After nine painful years and at the 11th time of asking Manchester United has ended its Anfield hoodoo with a 2-1 win against Premier League defending champion Liverpool. Harry Maguire’s header in the 84th minute sealed one of United’s most significant wins under coach Ruben Amorim and consigned Liverpool to a fourth straight defeat in all competitions. The frustration of many miserable experiences on Merseyside appeared to pour out of Maguire as he celebrated in front of United fans. Liverpool looked like salvaging a draw when Cody Gakpo equalized in the 78th after United had led from Bryan Mbeumo’s goal in the second minute. Also Sunday, Emi Buendia’s curling shot sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Aston Villa against Tottenham.

WORDS: 978 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 2:58 p.m. EDT

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BKN--ROCKETS-DURANT

Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season

SUMMARY: Kevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season. The deal, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by an AP source, includes a second-year option for Durant. The extension could be worth $90 million, pushing his on-court earnings close to $600 million. Durant, a 15-time All-Star, chose a smaller extension to give the Rockets flexibility for future deals. He joined the Rockets this summer, returning to Texas where he played college basketball. Durant is eighth on the NBA all-time scoring list.

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FBC--FLORIDA-NAPIER FIRED

Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record

SUMMARY: Florida fired coach Billy Napier a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the move following a 23-21 victory that looked like it was going to be gut-wrenching loss until defensive tackle Michai Boireau picked off a pass with 21 seconds remaining. Even so, the home crowd booed Napier as he sprinted off the field. Napier went 22-23 in four seasons at Florida, including 12-16 in SEC play. He was 5-17 against ranked opponents, including 0-14 away from home.

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-LIONS-QBS

Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield meet again in a matchup of castoff QBs who found success with new teams

SUMMARY: Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield were picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft two years apart, had postseason success with their teams, got traded and revived their careers in new cities. They’ve become the standard for castoff quarterbacks. Goff and Mayfield go head-to-head Monday night when the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a potential preview of the NFC championship game. There’s a lot of mutual respect between the two quarterbacks. Goff led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl in the 2018 season — they lost to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State; Vandy is a top-10 team for 1st time since 1947

SUMMARY: Vanderbilt is now a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947. The Commodores’ rise comes after a weekend where nine teams in The Associated Predss Top 25 lost. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the eighth straight week after defeating Wisconsin 34-0. Four top-10 teams lost in the same week for the third time this season. Indiana is up to a program-record No. 2 and Texas A&M moved to No. 3 for its highest ranking since 1995. Alabama and Georgia also climbed. Vanderbilt is 6-1 and off to its best start since 1950.

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