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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S DOWNHILL

DESCRIPTION: ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn aims for back-to-back victories in another World Cup downhill after winning the season-opening speed event on Friday. UPCOMING: 350 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 8:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKL--USA BASKETBALL-WATKINS

DESCRIPTION: DURHAM, N.C. __ JuJu Watkins appreciated the chance to come across the country to take part in the USA Basketball senior national team camp even if she couldn’t play. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--T25-ARMY-NAVY

DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE — No. 22 Navy takes on Army in their annual clash, with the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy at stake. By Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKW--T25-UCONN-USC

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — No. 1 UConn plays Jazzy Davidson and 16th-ranked USC. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKN--KNICKS-MAGIC

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — The New York Knicks play the Orlando Magic in the East semifinals of the NBA Cup. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 8:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--HEISMAN TROPHY

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- The Heisman Trophy winner is announced at a ceremony at Lincoln Center. By Everett Merrill. Approximately 8 p.m. Eastern. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 8:45 p.m. EST, Text

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HKN--PREDATORS-AVALANCHE

DESCRIPTION: DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche are 12-0-2 at home heading into their game against Nashville on Saturday night. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 11:55 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKN--SPURS-THUNDER

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — The San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West semifinal of the NBA Cup. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/13/2025 11:55 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-WARRIORS

Curry scores 39 in return but Timberwolves top Warriors 127-120 without Edwards

SUMMARY: Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120. Stephen Curry scored 39 for the Warriors after missing the previous five games with a bruised left quadriceps, but Minnesota held on even without injured star Anthony Edwards, who sat out with a sore right foot. DiVincenzo finished with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists in the first meeting between the teams since the Timberwolves eliminated the Warriors in the second round of the playoffs last season. Julius Randle had 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists for Minnesota. Naz Reid added 18 points and seven assists off the bench.

WORDS: 331 - MOVED: 12/13/2025 1:18 a.m. EST

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BKN--CAVALIERS-MITCHELL’S FOURTH

With 24 points, Donovan Mitchell produces the highest-scoring 4th quarter of the NBA season so far

SUMMARY: Down 15 with one quarter to play against one of the NBA’s worst teams, Donovan Mitchell played with a bit of desperation in the final period. Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 130-126 on Friday night. Mitchell ended up with the highest-scoring fourth quarter in the NBA this season, surpassing the 22 points by Orlando’s Jett Howard on Nov. 23 against Boston. Mitchell is also averaging a league-best 9.6 points per game in the fourth.

WORDS: 353 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 11:03 p.m. EST

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HKN--CANUCKS-WILD HUGHES TRADE

Wild acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Canucks in a blockbuster NHL trade

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in the biggest blockbuster trade of the NHL season. Minnesota sent center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round draft pick to suddenly rebuilding Vancouver. Hughes was the 2024 Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman. Hughes has one season left on his contract after the current one before he can become an unrestricted free agent. Hughes had been the most-discussed trade candidate in recent weeks amid speculation he wants to play with his brothers in New Jersey.

WORDS: 855 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 10:55 p.m. EST

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BKN--WARRIORS-CURRY

Warriors star Stephen Curry to rejoin lineup and start against Timberwolves

SUMMARY: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been medically cleared and will start Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves without a minutes restriction, according to coach Steve Kerr. Curry missed the Warriors’ previous five games with a left quadriceps contusion. He also missed three games in November due to sickness. The game against the Timberwolves also presents the first opportunity for Curry to play with younger brother Seth in an NBA regular season game. Seth Curry signed with the Warriors in October, was released about two weeks later then re-signed on Dec. 1.

WORDS: 121 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 9:11 p.m. EST

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FBC--COLLEGE AWARDS

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Maxwell and O’Brien awards with Heisman on deck

SUMMARY: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards on the eve of the Heisman Trophy presentation, with the redshirt junior heavily favored to take the top prize in college football. Mendoza took the honors for the player of the year and the top QB on ESPN’s college awards show. The Heisman winner will be named Saturday night in New York. Mendoza is also The Associated Press player of the year. The California transfer led the Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and top seed in the College Football Playoff.

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 9:04 p.m. EST

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ANGELS-SKAGGS-DEATH-TRIAL

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he’d known about drug use before pitcher’s fatal overdose

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Angels’ president says the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the baseball club and he wished he knew sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team’s employees. Angels president John Carpino told jurors in a California court Friday both Skaggs and team communications director Eric Kay were drug addicts. His comments came at the end of defense testimony in a long-running civil trial over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs’ death. Closing arguments are expected on Monday.

WORDS: 484 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 9:01 p.m. EST

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BKN--NBA CUP-SPURS-WEMBANYAMA

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama set to return for NBA Cup semifinals vs. Thunder after 12-game absence

SUMMARY: Victor Wembanyama plans to play in the NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game is on Saturday night. The San Antonio Spurs’ star center has missed the last 12 games with a strained left calf. He’s listed as probable for the game. Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points and 12.9 rebounds this season. The Spurs are off to a 17-7 start, with an 8-4 record with him and 9-3 without him. The Thunder are off to a 24-1 start, tying the best record through 25 games in NBA history.

WORDS: 684 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 7:38 p.m. EST

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OLY--HKW-CANADA CONCERNS

Canadian concerns growing over whether women’s hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US

SUMMARY: Canada’s women’s hockey team faces concerns over complacency and competitiveness ahead of the upcoming tournament in Milan. Coach Troy Ryan raised these issues before their Rivalry Series against the U.S. last month. Despite having a veteran roster, Canada has struggled, losing three games to the U.S. by a combined score of 20-6. Ryan emphasizes the need for better competition and structure. The Canadians have historically excelled in Olympic play, but recent performances suggest they need a reset to maintain their edge.

WORDS: 812 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 6:38 p.m. EST

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FBC--UTAH-WHITTINGHAM

Utah’s Kyle Whittingham, most successful coach in the football program’s history, is stepping down

SUMMARY: Kyle Whittingham, who with 177 victories is the most successful coach in the history of the Utah football program, will be stepping down after the Utes’ appearance in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. Whittingham has been the head coach at Utah since December 2004 and a member of the Utes’ coaching staff since 1994. Whittingham says “it’s been an honor and a privilege to lead the program for the past 21 years ... The opportunity to guide so many talented young men as they pursued their goals — both on and off the field, has truly been a blessing.”

WORDS: 520 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 5:00 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-MICHIGAN-MOORE

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

SUMMARY: Prosecutors say fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore threatened to kill himself in front of a woman with whom he had been having an affair after she broke off the relationship and reported it to school officials. He was charged Friday with stalking and home invasion. The university fired the 39-year-old Wednesday, saying he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. He was subsequently arrested and spent two nights in jail. Moore appeared virtually on a television monitor at the arraignment on Friday.

WORDS: 682 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 4:19 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-WATT

Steelers LB TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung caused by a dry-needling issue

SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday night’s game against Miami. J.J. Watt, T.J.’s older brother, shared on X that T.J. had the surgery on Thursday. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Watt was released on Friday and is at home resting comfortably. T.J. Watt was hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort during the dry-needling session. The 30-year-old Watt, a seven-time Pro Bowler and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has seven sacks this season. Pittsburgh has historically struggled without him in the lineup during his nine-year career.

WORDS: 509 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 3:51 p.m. EST

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HKN--OILERS-PENGUINS TRADE

Penguins send two-time All-Star goalie Tristan Jarry to Edmonton in goaltender swap

SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to Edmonton for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. Jarry, a two-time All-Star, spent 10 years in Pittsburgh and has rebounded this season under new coach Dan Muse. Skinner, who becomes a free agent after this season, has struggled with a .891 save percentage. Kulak, 31, had career highs in goals and assists last season. Poulin, a 2019 first-round pick, has struggled in the NHL. Edmonton also traded a 2027 third-round pick to Nashville for defenseman Spencer Stastney.

WORDS: 952 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 2:53 p.m. EST

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BKL--WNBA-CBA

Caitlin Clark says CBA negotiations are the ‘biggest moment in the history of the WNBA’

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark understands the gravity of the WNBA’s current collective bargaining negotiations, calling it the biggest moment the league has seen. Owners and players are currently in negotiations and meeting regularly. They extended a Nov. 30 deadline until Jan. 9 a few weeks ago. Increased salaries and revenue sharing are two big areas that the sides aren’t close on.

WORDS: 583 - MOVED: 12/12/2025 2:45 p.m. EST

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