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SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS

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1. WITH: SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS-NBA

2. DESCRIPTION: What the arrests of Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes mean for the NBA.

3. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 5:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: SPORTS-BETTING-ARRESTS-POKER-SCHEMES

5. DESCRIPTION: A chunky look at takedowns of past poker operations.

6. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 5:00 a.m. EDT

7. WITH: SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS

8. DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage. The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging sprawling separate schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families.

9. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 5:00 a.m. EDT

10. WITH: US-SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS-MAFIA

11. DESCRIPTION: The Mafia got a starring role when authorities announced that an NBA coach and player were part of a betting scandal that resulted in nearly three dozen arrests, a reminder that the mob still exists despite decades of prosecutions that withered its ranks. But like anything that’s under attack, the mob has adjusted.

12. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT

13. WITH: SPORTS-BETTING-ARRESTS-SUPREME COURT

14. DESCRIPTION: An explainer of the 2018 Supreme Court decisions that paved the way for the current era of sports betting.

15. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT

16. WITH: SPORTS-BETTING-ARRESTS-EXPLAINERS

17. DESCRIPTION: A short wrap of the various explainers

18. UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT

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BBO—WORLD SERIES-MATTINGLY

DESCRIPTION: Don Mattingly, known as Donnie Baseball, is set to be the bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. This marks his first World Series appearance in his 39th season in professional baseball. By Ronald Blum.

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN—ON FOOTBALL-MCCARTHY'S TIME

DESCRIPTION: J.J. McCarthy looked quite healthy when he jumped to avoid Justin Jefferson on the sideline after the All-Pro receiver slid out of bounds following a catch. McCarthy was the emergency No. 3 quarterback for the second straight game while Carson Wentz took another beating during Minnesota’s 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night. By Rob Maaddi

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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GLF--LPGA-INTERNATIONAL CROWN

DESCRIPTION: The first round of the LPGA’s International Crown event at the New Korea Country Club.

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 5:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKC--TRANSIENT TRANSFERS

DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — PJ Haggerty is expected to be the face of Kansas State this season. Just like he was at Memphis last season. And Tulsa before that. And TCU for a minute what seems like ages ago. The opening of transfer windows in August 2022 has resulted in a current class of what can best be described transient transfers -- players that have now played at three and sometimes four schools, changing each year. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos by 5 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 12:23 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--TRADITION GLIMPSE-NEBRASKA NICE

DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska football fans pride themselves on the way they treat visiting teams and fans. For decades they’ve applauded visiting players as they run off the field after games. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Text, Photo

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SOC--MLS-NASHVILLE-INTER MIAMI

DESCRIPTION: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami open their pursuit of an MLS title on Friday night when they take on Nashville in Game 1 of a best-of-three first round series. Game begins 8 p.m. By Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/24/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--VIKINGS-CHARGERS

Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs

SUMMARY: Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. The Chargers snapped a skid of three losses in four games. They won for the first time since Week 6 at Miami. Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen joined Hall of Famer Antonio Gates as the only players in franchise history with 11,000 receiving yards. The Vikings lost consecutive games for the first time this season. Carson Wentz started on short rest in place of J.J. McCarthy, who missed his fifth straight game with an ankle injury.

WORDS: 862 - MOVED: 10/24/2025 12:42 a.m. EDT

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BKN--THUNDER-PACERS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

SUMMARY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals teams. The reigning MVP reached 50 for the fifth time, tying Russell Westbrook for most by a Thunder player. Ajay Mitchell added a career-best 26 points for Oklahoma City, which outlasted Houston on Tuesday in its season opener.

WORDS: 332 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 11:22 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

As Dodgers try to become first repeat champion in quarter-century, Roberts hopes he’s not a villain

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been playfully addressing criticism about the team’s high spending. The Dodgers spent $509 million on their roster, far exceeding the big low Miami Marlins at $69 million. Roberts joked about “ruining baseball” after the Dodgers clinched the National League pennant. The Dodgers are the first defending champions to reach the World Series since 2009. They face the Toronto Blue Jays, with Blue Jays manager John Schneider acknowledging the Dodgers’ strengths and weaknesses. Blake Snell, who starts for the Dodgers, reflects on his growth since his last World Series appearance for Tampa Bay in 2020.

WORDS: 1054 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 10:10 p.m. EDT

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US--SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

SUMMARY: The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations that authorities said leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families. Portland coach Chauncey Billups was charged Thursday with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games tied to La Cosa Nostra organized crime families that cheated unsuspecting gamblers out of at least $7 million. Heat guard Terry Rozier was accused in a separate scheme of exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games.

WORDS: 1144 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-BLUE JAYS-OHTANI

Blue Jays manager to Shohei Ohtani: We want our hat back — and your dog’s jacket

SUMMARY: John Schneider is waiting for Shohei Ohtani to return some items to the Toronto Blue Jays. Before signing a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani met with Blue Jays officials in December 2023. Ohtani will lead off for the Dodgers against the Blue Jays in the World Series on Friday. Schneider joked about Ohtani returning a Blue Jays hat and jacket taken during their meeting. Ohtani helped the Dodgers win last year’s title. The Blue Jays used their budget to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a $500 million contract.

WORDS: 480 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 8:56 p.m. EDT

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US-SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS-HOW IT WORKED-POKER

How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities

SUMMARY: Authorities say an indicted poker cheating ring involving pro sports figures and the mafia used a series of high-tech tactics in the scam. They included shuffling machines that could determine who held what cards and sent that information someone off-site who shared it with a player known as “the quarterback.” They could signal the other players at the table how to proceed. The organizers lured wealthy victims with the chance to play with pro athletes in posh New York spots. Authorities say other tactics used were an X-ray table that could determine who held what cards, and cameras hidden in the trays that held players’ chips.

WORDS: 707 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 8:12 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-BLUE JAYS-YESAVAGE

Rookie Trey Yesavage to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

SUMMARY: Rookie Trey Yesavage will start Friday night’s World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings. Yesavage debuted on Sept. 15 and will be making his fourth postseason start. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday he wasn’t ready to announce his Game 2 starter from among Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber.

WORDS: 840 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 7:37 p.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-MEXICO GRAND PRIX

Oscar Piastri draws on past experiences to fend off Max Verstappen in F-1 title race

WORDS: 779 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 7:22 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WINGS-FERNANDEZ

Jose Fernandez to be named Dallas Wings coach, AP source says

SUMMARY: Longtime University of South Florida women’s basketball coach Jose Fernandez is set to become the coach of the WNBA’s Dallas Wings. That’s according to a person familiar with the hire who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because no announcement had been made. Fernandez spent 25 years leading the Bulls and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He takes over for Chris Koclanes, who was fired after one season with a 10-34 record despite No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers winning WNBA Rookie of the Year.

WORDS: 515 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 7:19 p.m. EDT

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CN--CANADA-CARNEY-TRUMP-WORLD SERIES

Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada’s team plays the Dodgers

SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. But Carney said Trump hasn’t returned his call yet on the potential bet. “He doesn’t like to lose. He hasn’t called. He hasn’t returned my call yet on the bet so I’m ready. We’re ready to make a bet with the U.S.,” he said. Carney predicts the Blue Jays will win the best of seven series in six games.

WORDS: 229 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 7:06 p.m. EDT

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BKN--OPENING NIGHT-NBC RATINGS

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

SUMMARY: The NBA’s return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, marking the most-watched October opening night in 15 years. According to Nielsen, this is an 87% increase over last year’s opener on TNT Sports. The first game, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, averaged 5.85 million viewers. The audience peaked at 7.1 million during the second overtime. The second game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers averaged 5.11 million viewers. NBC has won the night in primetime among adults ages 18-49 across all networks.

WORDS: 287 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 6:48 p.m. EDT

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US--SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS-HOW IT WORKED

Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors

SUMMARY: An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023. Rozier and others are charged with conspiracy. The indictment says bettors who placed so-called prop bets cashed in when Rozier’s playing time and points were well below average. Rozier is charged with conspiracy. His lawyer says Rozier is “not a gambler” and “looks forward to winning this fight.” Rozier now plays for the Miami Heat.

WORDS: 560 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 6:06 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-PITCHING PRODIGIES

Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki just arrived in the majors. They’ve been postseason stars anyway

SUMMARY: Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki are barely babes in the woods when it comes to Major League Baseball experience. Which only makes their postseason success more impressive. Both in the minors last month, Yesavage and Sasaki are suddenly two of the most important pitchers in the World Series as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Friday night. Neither rookie has turned 24 yet or appeared in more than 17 big league games. Yesavage, however, has two wins as the No. 2 starter in Toronto’s playoff rotation. And after missing 4 1/2 months with a shoulder injury, Sasaki shifted to the bullpen and began closing for the Dodgers.

WORDS: 937 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 4:40 p.m. EDT

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FBN--JETS-QB QUESTION

Tyrod Taylor says he’s still unaware if he’ll be the Jets’ starting quarterback against the Bengals

SUMMARY: The New York Jets are keeping their starting quarterback decision under wraps for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Aaron Glenn says he knows who will start but isn’t revealing it publicly. Tyrod Taylor, who played the second half of last week’s loss to Carolina, says he doesn’t know if he’ll start over Justin Fields. Fields was benched after poor performances and owner Woody Johnson criticized the quarterback play. Glenn insists the decision is his, not influenced by Johnson. Taylor is on the injury report with a knee issue but feels ready to play.

WORDS: 796 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 4:34 p.m. EDT

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BBO--COLLEGE TO MAJORS

The college-to-pro move for coaches has a mixed history, from Jerry Tarkanian to Jimmy Johnson

SUMMARY: Tony Vitello’s move from college coach to pro manager is a rare journey in modern baseball. After leading Tennessee to its first College World Series title in 2024, Vitello has been hired by Buster Posey to manage the San Francisco Giants. While others like Casey Stengel and Pat Murphy have transitioned from college to the majors, Vitello is the first in modern history to do so without any pro experience. This path has been taken in other sports with mixed results, including Lou Holtz, Jimmy Johnson and Brad Stevens, each having varied success in their respective leagues.

WORDS: 1164 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT

Michael Jordan laughs at NASCAR’s claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial

SUMMARY: NASCAR has returned to court after two failed days of mediation in an antitrust case filed by two race teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan. The case centers on NASCAR’s attempt to maintain its counterclaim against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams allege NASCAR is a monopoly. The dispute involves the charter system, which guarantees a car a spot in the field and revenue each season. The case is scheduled for a Dec. 1 court date. The teams argue the revenue sharing is unfair and demand a larger share.

WORDS: 771 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT

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BBO--WORLD SERIES-FREEMAN’S ROOTS

Freddie Freeman returns to Canadian roots as Dodgers face Blue Jays in Toronto to open World Series

SUMMARY: Freddie Freeman is returning to his family roots as the Los Angeles Dodgers open their World Series defense against the Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday. Freeman’s parents are from Ontario, with his father from Windsor and his late mother from Peterborough. Freeman was born in California after his family moved for his father’s work. He holds dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship and chose to play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic. Freeman often finds envelopes with family photos in his locker when in Toronto. He wears long sleeves during games as a tribute to his mother, who died of melanoma in 2000.

WORDS: 605 - MOVED: 10/23/2025 2:41 p.m. EDT

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