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FBC--T25-POLL PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Eight of the top 10 teams in The Associated Press poll have the day off or should win their games easily Saturday. No. 6 Oregon and No. 8 Oklahoma have their work cut out for them as they try to stay in the thick of the race for College Football Playoff at-large bids. By Maura Carey. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 8:10 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBC--HARVARD-YALE

DESCRIPTION: Harvard plays Yale at Yale Bowl and the winner gets a trip to the FCS playoffs for the first time ever in the long history of the storied series. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--T25-MISSOURI-OKLAHOMA

DESCRIPTION: NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma and Missouri face off on Saturday in a classic football matchup of strength against strength. Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy leads the FBS with 1,346 yards rushing. Last Saturday, Hardy ran for 300 yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi State. Oklahoma, ranked 8th, counters with the nation’s No. 4 rushing defense, allowing just 82.2 yards per game. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Hardy has nearly 1,000 yards after contact this season. The Sooners will need to slow Hardy if they are to take another step towards reaching the College Football Playoff. By Cliff Brunt. 600 words, with photos. Game time noon Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Text, DigitalPlans, Photo

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GLF--RSM CLASSIC

DESCRIPTION: ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. -- Andrew Novak has a one-shot lead in the RSM Classic, the final PGA Tour event of the season. Upcoming: 600 words, photos by

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 5:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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GLF--LPGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: NAPLES, Fla. -- Jeeno Thitikul has a three-shot lead over Sei Young Kim as the Thai star closes in on another $4 million payoff and LPGA player of the year in the CME Group Tour Championship. Upcoming: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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HKN--OILERS-PANTHERS

DESCRIPTION: SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Edmonton Oilers visit the Florida Panthers in a rematch of the Stanley Cup finalists the past two seasons. By Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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SOC-NWSL-GOTHAM-SPIRIT

DESCRIPTION: SAN JOSE, Calif. Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit on Saturday in the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. By Theo Lloyd-Hughes. Upcoming:600 words and photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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CRI--THE ASHES

DESCRIPTION: Day 3 of the five-test Ashes series gets underway in Perth with Australia aiming to continue its long run of unbeaten tests at home against England.

UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:51 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--SUNS-COMEBACK-MOXIE

Gone in 49.3 seconds: Suns erase 8-point deficit with stunning last-minute comeback

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Timberwolves had an eight-point lead with less than minute to go Friday night, talking a little smack to their opponents as a hard-fought, chippy game between Western Conference rivals came to a close. There was one problem: The Phoenix Suns weren’t done. Backup guard Collin Gillespie hit the go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left and the Suns rallied to stun the Timberwolves 114-113 for their seventh win in eight games. The preceding minute was a masterclass in comeback moxie, with a no-name group of Suns putting together a wild win.

WORDS: 570 - MOVED: 11/22/2025 1:41 a.m. EST

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CAR--F1-LAS VEGAS

Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second

SUMMARY: Formula 1’s title contenders have mastered the wet Las Vegas Strip in a rainy Friday night qualifying session. Championship leader Lando Norris takes pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Norris of McLaren secured the top spot after four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen briefly led. Carlos Sainz Jr. nearly gave Williams its first pole since 2014 but was bumped to third. Norris has won three consecutive poles. He leads McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by 24 points. Piastri qualified fifth, behind defending race winner George Russell. Lewis Hamilton struggled, finishing slowest in the 20-driver field.

WORDS: 745 - MOVED: 11/22/2025 12:53 a.m. EST

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BBO--BASEBALL RDP

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

SUMMARY: Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts. New York Yankees relievers Mark Leiter Jr., Ian Hamilton, Scott Effross and Jake Cousins also were cut loose along with Boston first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, Houston infielder/outfielder Ramón Urías and Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman. Thirty-four players agreed to contracts ahead of the non-tender deadline, led by Kansas City infielder Jonathan India, newly acquired Atlanta utility man Mauricio Dubón and Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, who will miss all or most of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

WORDS: 662 - MOVED: 11/22/2025 12:33 a.m. EST

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FBN--49ERS-AIYUK

49ers void more than $26 million from Brandon Aiyuk’s contract, AP source says

SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has had the guaranteed money in his contract for next season voided. The team made the move after Aiyuk failed to participate in meetings and other team activities. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the team voided more than $26 million guaranteed under the four-year, $120 million extension he signed last year. The Athletic first reported the development. Aiyuk has been out all season recovering from knee surgery and remains on the physically unable to perform list. This move allows the 49ers to cut Aiyuk next year with reduced financial impact.

WORDS: 283 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 9:52 p.m. EST

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US-UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA-SHOOTING

Ex-University of Virginia student gets five life sentences for fatally shooting 3 football players

SUMMARY: A former University of Virginia student has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the campus in 2022. Judge Cheryl Higgins on Friday gave Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. the maximum possible sentence after listening to five days of testimony. Jones pleaded guilty last year. Authorities say Jones opened fire aboard a charter bus as he and other students arrived back on campus after seeing a play and having dinner together in Washington, D.C. The shooting erupted near a parking garage and prompted a 12-hour lockdown of the Charlottesville campus until the suspect was captured.

WORDS: 548 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 9:36 p.m. EST

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BKC--NCAA GAMBLING-TEMPLE

Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA says

SUMMARY: The NCAA says former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team. The NCAA deemed Miller permanently ineligible after finding he placed 42 parlay bets totaling $473 on Temple games during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. The NCAA says three of those bets were against his team. The NCAA found he used sportsbook accounts belonging to other people to bet. Additionally, former Temple special assistant coach Camren Wynter and former graduate assistant Jaylen Bond were found to have violated NCAA rules by betting on professional and collegiate sports, although neither bet on games involving Temple.

WORDS: 577 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 6:43 p.m. EST

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FBN--COWBOYS-PRESCOTT’S MILESTONES

Dak Prescott is replacing Tony Romo again, this time in record book for Cowboys QBs

SUMMARY: Dak Prescott never gave Tony Romo his job back when he took over as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys nine years ago. Now Prescott is on the verge of breaking Romo’s franchise record for passing yards. The touchdown mark should follow, either late this season or early next. Prescott started out as a two-month fill-in after Romo injured his back in a 2016 preseason game. He has since made 10 opening-day starts, one more than Romo. Prescott needs 160 yards passing Sunday against Philadelphia to break Romo’s mark of 34,183.

WORDS: 1048 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 6:28 p.m. EST

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GLF--LPGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale

SUMMARY: Jeeno Thitikul is looking every bit like the No. 1 player in women’s golf. She shot 63 to build a three-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship. The Thai star is closing in on another $4 million payoff and her first award as the LPGA player of the year. Sei Young Kim did her best to stay close. She made six birdies on the back nine for 66 while playing alongside Thitikul. Nelly Korda shot a 64 and was atop the leaderboard at one point. She wound up five shots behind in search of her first win this year.

WORDS: 741 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 6:09 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-MISSISSIPPI-KIFFIN

Florida or LSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s coaching decision will be revealed after the Egg Bowl

SUMMARY: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement Friday saying a decision on Kiffin’s future is expected Nov. 29, the day after the fifth-ranked Rebels play at rival Mississippi State. It could be an agonizing wait for the Tigers, the Gators and the Rebels, although most outsiders believe Kiffin staying in Oxford for a seventh season is a long shot, at best. Ole Miss does not play this weekend. The bye allowed Kiffin to meet with Florida and LSU officials.

WORDS: 639 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 5:40 p.m. EST

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BKL--LIBERTY-COACH

New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, AP source says

SUMMARY: The New York Liberty have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because no official announcement had been made. DeMarco has been with the Warriors for 13 years in a variety of positions, including player development coach and assistant. ESPN was first to report the hiring. DeMarco replaces Sandy Brondello, who the Liberty let go soon after their loss in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

WORDS: 321 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 5:36 p.m. EST

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US--NCAA-PRO GAMBLING

NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

SUMMARY: NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports. The organization’s membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. That new rule would have taken effect on Nov. 1, but each Division I school was given 30 days to vote to rescind it. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of college and pro sports. The NCAA announced two weeks ago that it was revoking the eligibility of six men’s basketball players over allegations of sports betting.

WORDS: 349 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 5:33 p.m. EST

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FBC--HARVARD-YALE PREVIEW

The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line

SUMMARY: Harvard and Yale are set to face off in their historic rivalry game on Saturday, with something more at stake. The winner will earn the Ivy League’s first-ever FCS playoff berth, giving them a chance to compete for a national championship for the first time in over a century. Harvard, currently undefeated, aims for its first national championship since 1919. Yale seeks to secure the playoff spot with a victory and a chance at its first national title since 1927. Yale has won three straight. Harvard quarterback Jaden Craig says losing to Yale is “worse than regular losing.”

WORDS: 992 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 5:32 p.m. EST

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GLF--RSM CLASSIC

Andrew Novak takes the lead at Sea Island as others try to stay in the game to keep cards

SUMMARY: Andrew Novak has a one-shot lead in the RSM Classic at Sea Island. Novak is different from so many players in the PGA Tour season finale because he really has no pressure. He reached the Tour Championship this year, so his status is set. This has been a good week for Novak to get out of the house after becoming a new father. Most of the field is trying to make sure they keep their full PGA Tour card for next year. That starts with making the cut. Beau Hossler had to save par from a bunker to keep his hopes alive.

WORDS: 655 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 4:40 p.m. EST

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FBN--CHIEFS-KELCE

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

SUMMARY: Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, aiming to give the Kansas City Chiefs ample time to prepare. The new league year begins March 11, marking the start of free agency. Kelce wants to make his decision before free agency opens and the NFL draft takes place. He appreciates how his brother, Jason Kelce, handled his retirement announcement. Some thought Travis Kelce might retire after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, but he returned in better shape and has had a bounce-back season. The Chiefs are currently 5-5, though, and fighting to remain in the playoff picture with Indianapolis coming to town Sunday.

WORDS: 611 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 3:55 p.m. EST

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CAR--F1-MERCEDES-NEW OWNER

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

SUMMARY: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his Formula 1 team share to George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike. This deal makes Kurtz a co-owner of the team, valued at $6 billion. Kurtz will also serve as a technology advisor and join the team’s strategic steering committee. Wolff will continue as team principal and CEO. Kurtz’s background in racing and technology is seen as a valuable asset. CrowdStrike became a global partner of Mercedes’ F1 team in 2019. Kurtz has a history in sports car racing, with multiple wins in prestigious events.

WORDS: 346 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 3:34 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-RODGERS

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers practices with a brace on his broken wrist and is questionable vs. Bears

SUMMARY: Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers has practiced with a broken left wrist in a brace, raising the possibility of playing against Chicago on Sunday. Coach Mike Tomlin said Rodgers practiced in a limited capacity and showed no major issues with the brace on the injured wrist. Rodgers is officially listed as questionable for the game as Pittsburgh aims for a rare win in Chicago. If Rodgers can’t play, Mason Rudolph will start.

WORDS: 428 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 3:08 p.m. EST

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BKN--HORNETS-BALL

LaMelo Ball says he loves playing for the Hornets and denies reports that he’s frustrated

SUMMARY: LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Charlotte Hornets despite the team’s struggles and speculation about his future. Ball expressed his commitment to winning with the team after practice on Friday. Hornets coach Charles Lee calls Ball a cornerstone of the franchise, emphasizing his importance both offensively and defensively. Ball’s comments follow a report from Yahoo Sports citing sources that Ball was open to a trade due to frustration with losing. Ball denies these claims. Despite injuries and a challenging season start, Ball said he remains focused on building a winning team in Charlotte.

WORDS: 678 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 2:39 p.m. EST

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FBN--BENGALS-BURROW

Joe Burrow questionable to make return from toe injury against the Patriots

SUMMARY: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a turf toe injury. Coach Zac Taylor says Burrow is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Burrow has been practicing in a limited capacity and could start, but no decision has been made. If Burrow doesn’t play, Joe Flacco will start, though he’s managing a shoulder injury. Taylor emphasizes the importance of making the best decision for Burrow and the team. The Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens next week, adding complexity to the decision.

WORDS: 556 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 2:30 p.m. EST

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FBN--LIONS-LAPORTA SURGERY

Lions TE Sam LaPorta likely out for season after having back surgery

SUMMARY: Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the rest of the season after having back surgery. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday the procedure went well. LaPorta’s absence leaves a big void as Detroit found out in last week’s 16-9 loss at Philadelphia, where he was out of the lineup after going on injured reserve. He has 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns this season and 186 catches for 2,104 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2 1/2 seasons. LaPorta was second-team Associated Press All-Pro as a rookie.

WORDS: 242 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 2:06 p.m. EST

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HKN--JETS-HELLEBUYCK OUT

Jets goalie Hellebuyck to undergo arthroscopic procedure on his knee and miss 4 to 6 weeks

SUMMARY: The Winnipeg Jets say goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and be out four to six weeks. Jets coach Scott Arneil said Friday that Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL’s top goalie, had been trying to play through a knee injury, and the timing is right to get it taken care of. The surgery comes less than three months before the start of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament in Milan, Italy. Hellebuyck is 8-6-0 with a 2.51 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season for the Jets,

WORDS: 462 - MOVED: 11/21/2025 1:58 p.m. EST

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