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UPCOMING

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-COACHING CANDIDATES

DESCRIPTION: While John Harbaugh quickly became the most sought-after head coach this cycle after he was fired by Baltimore, many NFL teams seek the next Sean McVay or Kyle Shanahan. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBC--TRANSFER PORTAL HEADACHES

DESCRIPTION: College football is facing chaos with players transferring and legal battles over NIL deals. Washington quarterback Demond Williams plans to transfer, sparking potential resistance from his school. Missouri’s Damon Wilson is in a legal dispute with Georgia over his transfer. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss awaits NCAA approval to play next season, with an NIL deal at stake. Solutions like collective bargaining or employment contracts are being considered, but both face significant challenges. By Andrew Destin and Teresa Walker. 750 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 7:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--BILLS-WHITE’S JOURNEY

DESCRIPTION: Tre’Davious White arrived in Buffalo in 2017 driven to be the best, and began entertaining visions of one day wearing a Hall of Fame gold jacket before two debilitating injuries stopped the cornerback in his tracks. It took time, bouts with depression, and leaving Buffalo, for White to discover what really mattered and find peace with himself in rejoining the playoff-bound Bills this season. By John Wawrow. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: The Bundesliga returns from its winter break as Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Borussia Dortmund, with both team’s coaches under pressure to improve.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 4:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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SOC--AFCON-ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Host nation Morocco plays five-time winner Cameroon and 2021 champion Senegal plays Mali in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--CFP-MIAMI-CRISTOBAL’S IMPACT

DESCRIPTION: Mario Cristobal returned to Miami with his alma mater in disarray. It didn’t take long for the two-time national champion as a player to put the Hurricanes back on track, earning a shot to win their first national title since 2001 at home. By John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FIG--US CHAMPIONSHIPS

DESCRIPTION: The first medals of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships are awarded on Friday night at Enterprise Center. The pairs competition is up first with their free skate, then the women take center stage to decide the final national champion before the Milan Cortina Olympics. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos. Pairs starts 7:20 p.m. EST; women start 9 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 01/09/2026 7:15 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP-PEACH BOWL

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked Indiana faces No. 5 Oregon in a Big Ten rematch in the Peach Bowl for a trip to the College Football Playoff national championship game. With sidebars as merits. By Charles Odum. 650 words, photos. Game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST kickoff.

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FBC--CFP-FIESTA-BOWL-MIAMI’S-LINE

In Cristobal’s image, Miami’s beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game

SUMMARY: Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes dominated the line of scrimmage for the majority of their 31-27 victory over No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday night in the Fiesta Bowl, racking up an impressive 191 yards rushing as a veteran offensive line spent much of the night steamrolling the Rebels’ defense. Miami’s veteran, massive line has been one of the team’s strengths all season and created some big holes for Mark Fletcher Jr., who ran for 133 yards on 22 carries. The Hurricanes finished with 459 total yards.

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FBC--CFP-FIESTA BOWL

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

SUMMARY: Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl. Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left for the go-ahead score. He threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Trinidad Chambliss had put Ole Miss ahead with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dae’Quan Wright with 3:13 left. The 10th-ranked Hurricanes didn’t play in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game but proved they belong in the CFP. They will face either top-ranked Indiana or Oregon for the national title.

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-EDWARDS-10K

Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’

SUMMARY: Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline in the fourth quarter against Cleveland. Edwards at 24 years and 156 days old was beaten to the mark by LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He is one of seven players who’ve hit 10,000 points before age 25. Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony are also in that group. Edwards had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers 131-122.

WORDS: 346 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 12:05 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-PEACH BOWL PREVIEW

No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon turn CFP Peach Bowl semifinal into celebration of Big Ten’s supremacy

SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl is a celebration of the Big Ten’s strength with No. 1-seed Indiana facing No. 5-seed Oregon. The game is a rematch. Indiana won at Oregon 30-20 on October 11 to hand the Ducks their only loss. Indiana is undefeated. Each team is coming off dominant wins. Indiana overwhelmed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl as Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes. The Ducks shut out Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl. Brandon Finney Jr. had two interceptions and a fumble recovery. The Peach Bowl winner will face Miami for the national title.

WORDS: 848 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 11:49 p.m. EST

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FIG--US CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stuffed dragons rain after Ilia Malinin’s brilliant short program at US Figure Skating Championships

SUMMARY: Ilia Malinin delivers a flawless short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, setting him on track for a fourth straight title. On Thursday night, the 21-year-old scores 115.10 points, nearly 25 points ahead of Tomoki Hiwatashi. Malinin’s performance shatters the world-best score he set earlier this season. Known as the “Quad God,” he impresses with a quad flip and a quad lutz-triple toe loop. Fans shower the ice with stuffed dragons, a nod to his role in promoting the Winter Games. Malinin is a favorite for the Olympic team, with the announcement expected Sunday.

WORDS: 835 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 11:41 p.m. EST

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SOC--OLDEST PLAYER

Life begins at 59 for the globe’s oldest professional soccer player

SUMMARY: He turns 59 in February, and the globe’s oldest professional soccer player has a new club as he gets set for his 41st season. This is Kazuyoshi Miura who is known in Japan as “King Kazu.” Miura announced his signing this week with third-division J-League team Fukushima United. He is moving on loan from Yokohama FC and spent last season on loan with fourth-division club Atletico Suzuka. Miura has played professionally in Brazil, Italy, Croatia, Australia and Portugal. He made his debut in 1986 with Santos in Brazil, a club made famous by Brazilian star Pelé.

WORDS: 184 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 11:17 p.m. EST

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BKN--PACERS-CARLISLE 1000

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wins his 1,000th game after monthlong wait as team ends 13-game skid

SUMMARY: Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has finally won his 1,000th career game. Carlisle had to wait a month for the milestone after he won No. 999 on Dec. 8. The injury-depleted Pacers proceeded to lose their next 13 games. They beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-112 on Thursday night. Carlisle has a 1,000-891 record in 24 seasons with the Pacers, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks. He won the NBA title in 2011 with Dallas. He’s succeeded as a coach because he never lowered his standards, always expecting to compete for championships.

WORDS: 1072 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 10:57 p.m. EST

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HKN--RED WINGS-KANE-500 GOALS

Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals

SUMMARY: Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the milestone, following Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538), Jeremy Roenick (513) and Joe Mullen (502). Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals. Kane opened the scoring on a two-man advantage with 29 seconds left in the first period. Kane has 1,369 points, five behind Modano for the U.S.-born mark.

WORDS: 320 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 10:44 p.m. EST

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BKL--WNBA CBA

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate ‘in good faith’

SUMMARY: WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart says the players’ union and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday night. Stewart told reporters Thursday that the players would continue to negotiate in good faith. The league wouldn’t confirm that the two sides won’t reach an extension by the deadline. A WNBA spokesman said the league would “continue to negotiate in good faith with the goal of reaching a deal as quickly as possible.” The league and the players have had two previous extensions and have met several times this week. Any stalled negotiations could delay the start of the 2026 season.

WORDS: 1019 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 9:47 p.m. EST

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BBO--ARBITRATION

Tarik Skubal asks for record $32 million in arbitration while Detroit Tigers offer $19 million

SUMMARY: Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million. Skubal was the most prominent of the 18 players who swapped figures with their teams. Those without agreements face hearings before three-person panels from Jan. 26 to Feb. 13. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons. Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena was among 148 players reaching deals, agreeing at $15.65 million).

WORDS: 395 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 9:47 p.m. EST

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-RENEE GOOD

T-wolves hold a pregame moment of silence for Renee Good, the woman fatally shot by an ICE officer

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Timberwolves have held a moment of silence before their game for Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman fatally shot in her car by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Good was killed following a brief confrontation with ICE officers Wednesday morning on a Minneapolis street about 3 miles from Target Center. The shooting fueled further protests around the Twin Cities in light of a recent surge of ICE activity in the area as part of the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch says the Minneapolis community “has suffered yet another unspeakable tragedy.”

WORDS: 154 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 9:43 p.m. EST

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FBC--WASHINGTON-WILLIAMS

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announces he will return to Huskies, won’t enter transfer portal

SUMMARY: Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. will return to the Huskies for the 2026 season rather than enter the transfer portal. Williams announced his decision on social media Thursday evening. His change of heart heads off a potentially messy dispute with the school. According to multiple reports, Washington was prepared to pursue legal options to enforce Williams’ lucrative name, image and likeness contract. Williams had announced on Tuesday that he would leave the Huskies after his sophomore season. Athletic director Pat Chun says in a statement that contracts with student-athletes need to be enforced and respected.

WORDS: 417 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 9:16 p.m. EST

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FBN--49ERS-PURDY

Brock Purdy leads 49ers back to Philadelphia for wild-card matchup 3 years after elbow injury

SUMMARY: Brock Purdy’s journey from the last pick of the 2022 draft to the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback has been remarkable. After tearing a ligament in his right elbow during his first playoff game in Philadelphia, Purdy’s future was uncertain. He returned from surgery, proving himself as the franchise quarterback and an AP NFL MVP finalist in 2023. Purdy now leads the 49ers into another playoff game against the Eagles. Despite challenges, including a toe injury this season, Purdy has shown resilience. The 49ers are motivated after a disappointing regular-season finale against Seattle.

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BKL--UNRIVALED-IONESCU

Sabrina Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled’s 2nd season due to injury

SUMMARY: Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season. Unrivaled began its second season on Monday and announced the news Thursday. The league added that Ionescu will still be involved with off-court initiatives and partnership opportunities. The four-time WNBA All-Star with the New York Liberty played for Phantom BC during Unrivaled’s first season and averaged 18.2 points and seven rebounds. Ionescu joined Napheesa Collier as stars who have been ruled out for Unrivaled’s second season. Collier was set to have surgery on both of her ankles.

WORDS: 181 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 7:19 p.m. EST

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BBO--MLB-MANFRED-TV

9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts

SUMMARY: Nine Major League Baseball teams have ended their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network for local broadcasts. Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB is ready to produce and distribute the games. Main Street Sports Group, which runs FanDuel networks, missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals. It also carries games for other MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Manfred assures fans will still see games, whether through Main Street, a third party, or MLB media. MLB previously took over broadcasts for several teams after missed payments. Local media provides over 20% of industry revenue.

WORDS: 455 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 6:13 p.m. EST

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OLY--SBD-CHLOE KIM INJURED

2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, ‘trying to stay optimistic’ for Italy

SUMMARY: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month. Kim posted footage of her fall on the halfpipe in Switzerland, where the world’s top snowboarders compete later this month in a key pre-Olympic tune-up. She remains optimistic and has full range in the shoulder and expects to know more after tests Friday.

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 6:07 p.m. EST

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FBC--PEACH BOWL-TRANSFER PORTAL

Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race

SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff faces a new challenge as it coincides with the transfer portal. This year, the portal has one 15-day window from January 2-16. Coaches and players are juggling playoff games and recruiting. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti are navigating this while preparing for the Peach Bowl. Both teams played on January 1, with Indiana beating Alabama and Oregon defeating Texas Tech. Oregon’s coordinators, Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi, are also preparing for new head coaching roles. They emphasize the importance of staying focused amid the chaos.

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FBN--LIONS-MCDANIEL

Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team’s interest in the former Miami Dolphins coach has not been publicly disclosed. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday in a move that was expected after the team missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season. The Lions are looking for their third offensive coordinator in three seasons.

WORDS: 249 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 5:12 p.m. EST

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FBN--BROWNS-SANDERS BURGLARY

Suspects in burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home are from Atlanta area and used stolen rental car

SUMMARY: Authorities say four suspects from Atlanta are involved in the burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home. They are accused of using a stolen rental car for the break-in on Nov. 16. Three suspects are in custody in Georgia and are awaiting extradition to Ohio. They are Jarvet Myrick, Deandrez Jackson and Maurice Exavier Taylor. Carlos DeAnthony Morris remains at large. The group is accused of targeting high-profile individuals and committing multiple burglaries. Sanders’ home was robbed during his first NFL game and about $200,000 in property was stolen. Authorities used surveillance footage to identify the suspects. It wasn’t immediately clear who would represent them when they get to Ohio.

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HKN--BLACKHAWKS-SHARKS TRADE

Sharks acquire goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks

SUMMARY: The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sharks sent defensemen Ryan Ellis and Jake Furlong, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick, to the Blackhawks for Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-rounder. Brossoit agreed to a $6.6 million, two-year contract with Chicago on July 1, 2024. But he never played for the Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Brossoit missed all of last season after he had a meniscus operation on his right knee. He had been playing in the minors this year after returning from offseason hip surgery.

WORDS: 294 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 4:06 p.m. EST

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FBN--BUCCANEERS-COACHES

Buccaneers fire offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey and others

SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey, quarterbacks coach Thaddeus Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross and defensive line coach Charlie Strong. Grizzard replaced Liam Coen, who left after one season to become Jacksonville’s head coach. Coen took over for Dave Canales, who left after one season to become Carolina’s head coach. Both Coen and Canales led their teams to the playoffs.

WORDS: 280 - MOVED: 01/08/2026 3:39 p.m. EST

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SOC--SPANISH LEAGUE-BATTLING CLOUDFLARE

Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content

SUMMARY: When a game kicks off in the Spanish league about 50 analysts start looking for signs of online piracy. They identify the pirated content and take the steps needed to take them off air, including notifying internet intermediaries like Cloudflare. And that’s when the real fight begins for the Spanish league. La Liga accuses Cloudflare of ignoring illegal content and not doing enough to block it. It says Cloudflare plays a decisive role in the dissemination of online piracy that significantly hurts the soccer industry. Cloudflare denies wrongdoing and accuses the league of bullying its way into controlling what Spanish users see online during matches.

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GLF--PGA TOUR-EQUITY

PGA Tour to expand equity program to include current FedEx Cup performance

SUMMARY: The PGA Tour is expanding its Player Equity Program to reward current performance. Brian Rolapp is the CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises. He says in a memo to players that recurring equity grants will be awarded to the top 50 in the FedEx Cup. The Associated Press has viewed the memo. Rolapp says the expansion will roughly double the number of players who are receiving grants from the 2025 season. The equity program was launched when the tour brought on Strategic Sports Management as a private equity investor. More than 200 PGA Tour members have been awarded $1.3 billion in equity grants.

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SOC--US WOMEN-CAMP

Trinity Rodman is back with the USWNT for the first time since April

SUMMARY: Trinity Rodman has returned to the U.S. women’s national team for its annual January training camp and matches against Paraguay and Chile. Rodman has not been named to a U.S. roster since last April because of injuries. She joins a group of 26 that is made up of National Women’s Soccer League players because the camp is being held outside a FIFA competition window. Rodman played in one match with the U.S. last year, a 2-0 victory over Brazil.

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BOX--ANTHONY JOSHUA-CAR CRASH

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to his friends killed in Nigeria car crash

SUMMARY: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two close friends who were killed in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua sustained minor injuries in the late-December crash that killed Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. The vehicle they were traveling in struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos. Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer. Joshua wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn’t even realize how special they are. ... God kept me in the presence of great men.”

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