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UPCOMING

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FBC--PENN ST-CAMPBELL

DESCRIPTION: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State’s lengthy coaching search caused plenty of angst around a program that began the season with national championship hopes. Enter Matt Campbell, who will take over the Nittany Lions on Monday after a decade of doing more with less at Iowa State. By Travis Johnson. Developing from 12 p.m. EST press conference. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BBO--WINTER MEETINGS

DESCRIPTION: ORLANDO, Florida -- Coverage from baseball’s winter meetings.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text

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TEN--MIAMI INVITATIONAL

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz faces 19-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca in the Miami Invitational at loanDepot park, a one-day exhibition that marks the first tennis event ever held at the Miami Marlins’ home ballpark. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Event begins 7 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 9:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--EAGLES-CHARGERS

DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles visit the Los Angeles Chargers. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Begins 8:15 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 12/08/2025 11:45 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKC--T25-MEN’S POLL

Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10

SUMMARY: Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. This comes after a perfect start to the season. Purdue, previously No. 1, dropped to sixth after losing to Iowa State. The Wildcats received 33 of 60 first-place votes, marking their first time at No. 1 since December 2023. Michigan moved up to No. 2, with Duke at No. 3 and Iowa State at No. 4. UConn is at No. 5. The poll saw major changes, with only two teams staying in the same spots as last week.

WORDS: 741 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 1:02 p.m. EST

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BKN--NBA CUP-QUARTERFINAL PREVIEW

NBA Cup quarterfinals this week: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

SUMMARY: Eight NBA teams are competing for the NBA Cup and a chance to head to Las Vegas for the semifinals. The Oklahoma City Thunder also have a shot at history. Quarterfinal games are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Miami facing Orlando, New York against Toronto, Phoenix playing Oklahoma City, and San Antonio taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Thunder beat the Suns, they’ll tie Golden State for the best 25-game start in NBA history. Players on quarterfinalist teams have already secured bonuses, with more money at stake as they advance. All games are available on Amazon Prime.

WORDS: 959 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 12:55 p.m. EST

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BKW--T25-WOMEN’S POLL

Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2

SUMMARY: The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball record with nine ranked teams. The conference set the mark last year and has three teams in the top 10 alone. UConn remains No. 1, receiving 23 first-place votes, while Texas is second place with nine votes. The top 10 remains unchanged this week.

WORDS: 516 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 12:51 p.m. EST

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-WEEK 14

Rodgers, Tomlin and the Steelers aren’t done yet; Mahomes, Reid and the Chiefs might be

WORDS: 988 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 11:40 a.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT

Judge frustrated as NASCAR antitrust trial drags on with no end in sight

SUMMARY: The federal antitrust suit against NASCAR is moving slowly, frustrating U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell. The trial began its second week Monday, with high-profile witnesses like NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps and team owner Richard Childress yet to testify. Bell urged both sides to speed up proceedings. The case involves Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, who refused a new charter agreement. They seek $340 million in damages, claiming NASCAR enriches itself at teams’ expense. NASCAR argues it improved revenue models. The trial may extend into a third week as NASCAR prepares its defense.

WORDS: 1102 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 11:17 a.m. EST

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SOC--WCUP-HYDRATION BREAKS

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

SUMMARY: FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather. The referee will stop each game 22 minutes into each half for players to take drinks, regardless of the temperature, the location or whether the stadium has a roof and air conditioning. The change may also be a hit with broadcasters, since it makes the game schedule more predictable. The change comes after heat and humidity affected players during some games at last year’s Club World Cup in the United States.

WORDS: 277 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 11:05 a.m. EST

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SOC--LIVERPOOL-SALAH

Salah out of Liverpool squad for Champions League game after rift with Slot

SUMMARY: Mohamed Salah is out of Arne Slot’s squad for Liverpool’s Champions League game against Inter Milan, following his stinging public criticism of the club. The Egyptian forward’s name was missing from a 19-player squad Monday as the team traveled to Italy. He had earlier seemed in good spirits at training in England. Salah said it “seems like the club has thrown me under the bus” and he doesn’t have “any relationship” with Slot after he was benched for the third game in a row Saturday.

WORDS: 164 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 10:50 a.m. EST

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US--SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned over sports betting scheme

SUMMARY: Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a federal court in New York City on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard will be formally arraigned Monday on federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges. Rozier previously appeared before a federal judge in Orlando in late October, when prosecutors first announced the charges. Rozier, through his attorney, has denied any wrongdoing. The Ohio native was one of three current or former NBA players ensnared in a sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports.

WORDS: 403 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 10:45 a.m. EST

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CAR--F1-FERRARI-HAMILTON’S WOES

Lewis Hamilton’s dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season

SUMMARY: Lewis Hamilton’s dream move to Ferrari resulted in a nightmare first season. The 40-year-old British driver’s quest to win a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 title with his new team failed dismally, with Hamilton not even getting on the podium in a Grand Prix race. Matters became so frustrating for Hamilton that at one point he suggested Ferrari should replace him with another driver. Hamilton won a short-format sprint race in China in March, but in the 24 main F1 races he did not finish higher than fourth. He was sixth in the F1 standings and 86 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc in fifth.

WORDS: 713 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 9:43 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP FALLOUT-ANALYSIS

Why did Notre Dame’s August loss cost the Irish a playoff spot in December?

WORDS: 930 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 8:34 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-MIAMI

Miami’s Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn’t perfect

SUMMARY: Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season. The committee recognized Miami’s win over Notre Dame, ending the Irish’s season. Cristobal acknowledges the challenges and complexities of the selection process. He emphasizes the importance of not compromising on-field success amid the chaos in college football. Miami’s playoff berth avoids a potential Gator Bowl appearance, which might have been skipped by key players.

WORDS: 862 - MOVED: 12/08/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW

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YE--TOP MALE ATHLETE

In 2025, this male athlete had the best year in sports.

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HKN--DUCKS-PENGUINS

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins return home from a lengthy road trip on Tuesday night when they face Anaheim. Game starts at 7 p.m.

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