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FBN--JAGUARS-COEN

DESCRIPTION: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Liam Coen’s personal transformation mirrors Jacksonville’s evolution. The NFL coach of the year candidate has lost roughly 50 pounds while leading a dramatic turnaround that ranks among the most impressive in league history. By Mark Long.

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP FINALS LOOKAHEAD

DESCRIPTION: A first look at the College Football Playoff final between Miami and either Indiana or Oregon. By Eddie Pells.

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S DOWNHILL

DESCRIPTION: ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria - Lindsey Vonn starts among the favorites for a women’s downhill on the World Cup ski circuit. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos . EXPECTED 1230 gmt

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 7:30 a.m. EST, Text

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SKI--WCUP-MEN’S GIANT SLALOM

DESCRIPTION: ADELBODEN, Switzerland - Swiss star Marco Odermatt goes for a record fifth straight win in his home nation’s classic giant slalom race in the World Cup. EXPECTED: 400 words, photos. UPCOMING: 1400 gmt

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 9:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--NFL-ALL-PRO-TEAM

DESCRIPTION: The AP NFL All-Pro teams are revealed.

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 9:00 a.m. EST, Text, DigitalPlans, Photo

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: More games from the FA Cup third round, when teams from the Premier League join the competition. By Steve Douglas. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--RAMS-PANTHERS

DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Los Angeles Rams and MVP candidate Matthew Stafford will look to avenge a Week 13 loss in a wild card game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. By Steve Reed. 600 words, photos. Game start at 4:30 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 7:30 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--PACKERS-BEARS

DESCRIPTION: Caleb Williams and the NFC North champion Chicago Bears host Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card playoff game. It’ll be just the third playoff game -- all in Chicago -- in the NFL’s longest-running rivalry. The Bears made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in coach Ben Johnson’s first season. The Packers dropped their final four regular-season games. By Andrew Seligman. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/10/2026 11:00 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKN--ROCKETS-DURANT

Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA’s career scoring list

SUMMARY: Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA’s career scoring list when he made a 3-pointer for the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of their 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant needed 15 points going into the game to eclipse Chamberlain, who scored 31,419. Durant’s jumper with 7:57 left in the third gave him 31,422. Dirk Nowitzki is sixth on the career list with 31,560 points. The 37-year-old Durant is in his 18th NBA season and is a 15-time All-Star. He finished the game with 30 points and 12 rebounds, also surpassing 8,000 career rebounds.

WORDS: 379 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 1:40 a.m. EST

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BKL--WNBA CBA

WNBA and players’ union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension

SUMMARY: The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period with no new extension reached. Negotiations will continue with the current CBA in effect. The league and the players had two previous extensions, with the most recent expiring Friday night. The sides have met several times this week, but are still far apart on many key issues, including salary structure and revenue-sharing.

WORDS: 750 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 1:30 a.m. EST

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BKN--BUCKS-LAKERS

Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101

SUMMARY: Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points, and he hit two free throws to break a tie after Antetokounmpo blocked a driving layup attempt by James with 39 seconds left. Antetokounmpo then knocked the ball out of James’ hands from behind with 2 seconds left, and Porter hit two more free throws to seal Milwaukee’s fifth win in seven games. Luka Doncic had 24 points for the Lakers.

WORDS: 357 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 1:08 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP--PEACH BOWL

No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next

SUMMARY: Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal. No. 1 Indiana will face No. 10 Miami on Jan. 19 in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami beat Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday night. Led by Mendoza and the defense, Indiana is making a case to be considered among the top teams in history.

WORDS: 999 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 12:52 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-INDIANA-MENDOZA

National championship game will be a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

SUMMARY: Indiana is headed to its first national championship game after beating Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been a key player in a historic season for Indiana. The team is set to face Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be a homecoming for Mendoza, who grew up in Miami and attended high school 30 minutes south of the stadium.

WORDS: 465 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 12:48 a.m. EST

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FIG--US CHAMPIONSHIPS

Amber Glenn wins third straight US Figure Skating title, topping Alysa Liu with brilliant free skate

SUMMARY: Amber Glenn wins her third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with a stunning free skate performance. She finishes with 233.55 points, ahead of Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito. The official team for the Milan Cortina Olympics will be announced Sunday. Alisha Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defend their pairs title despite some mistakes. Efimova’s citizenship status could affect their Olympic eligibility. The Skating Club of Boston is working to expedite her citizenship process. The Americans have three women’s spots and two pairs spots for the Olympics. The pressure is on to finalize the team by Sunday.

WORDS: 1024 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 12:25 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-PEACH BOWL-OREGON’S DEMISE

Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks self-destruct in 56-22 Peach Bowl loss to No. 1 Indiana

SUMMARY: The very first snap of the Peach Bowl pretty much summed up what kind of night it would be for Oregon. A pick-6 put Dante Moore and the Ducks in an immediate hole. That was only the beginning of their misery. No. 1 Indiana romped into the national championship game with a 56-22 blowout of fifth-seeded Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Atlanta. This was a one-sided affair that was essentially over by the time the Ducks dragged themselves to the locker room at the half, trailing 35-7 after turning the ball over three times. All three led to Indiana touchdowns.

WORDS: 866 - MOVED: 01/10/2026 12:21 a.m. EST

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BKN--WIZARDS-YOUNG ARRIVES

Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His first order of business is getting healthy

SUMMARY: Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington’s game against New Orleans. Earlier in the day Friday, the trade that sent the high-scoring guard from Atlanta to the Wizards became official. Now Young can look forward to a fresh start after leaving the Hawks. The first big question is when Young will play again. He missed Friday night’s game with knee and quadriceps issues and hasn’t appeared in a game since Dec. 27.

WORDS: 712 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 10:15 p.m. EST

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FBN--BRONCOS WAIT

No, he wasn’t just holding back: Sean Payton’s candid take on Broncos’ offensive struggles

SUMMARY: Sean Payton acknowledges the Denver Broncos need to improve their offense despite recent wins. After losing to Jacksonville last month, the Broncos beat the Chiefs and Chargers, securing the top AFC playoff seed. Payton denies holding back plays to surprise opponents, allowing that the offense just wasn’t sharp. On Friday, the team returned to practice focusing on execution rather than specific opponents. Payton emphasized improving third-down and red-zone performance. Right tackle Mike McGlinchey agreed, noting the importance of turning field goals into touchdowns. The Broncos will learn their opponent over the wild-card weekend. They’ll face the lowest remaining seed.

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FBN--DOLPHINS-SULLIVAN

Former Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan agrees to become Miami Dolphins GM

SUMMARY: Jon-Eric Sullivan has agreed join the Miami Dolphins as their general manager. The former Green Bay Packers executive is the first key piece in Miami’s organizational reboot. Sullivan was previously the Packers’ vice president of player personnel. He completed an in-person interview this week with the Dolphins. Miami was expected to move swiftly in hiring a new general manager after parting ways with longtime GM Chris Grier during the season. Sullivan’s first major task will be hiring a head coach after Mike McDaniel was fired Thursday. ESPN first reported the deal.

WORDS: 787 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 8:02 p.m. EST

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FBC--TRANSFER PORTAL CHAOS

College enforcement group voices ‘serious concerns’ with spiraling transfer portal

SUMMARY: A transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted the new regulatory body for college sports to issue a memo to athletic directors saying it has “serious concerns” about some of the multimillion-dollar contracts being offered to players. The “reminder” from the College Sports Commission came out about an hour before kickoff of the semifinal between Indiana and Oregon in a College Football Playoff that has shared headlines with news of players signing multimillion-dollar deals to move or, in some cases, stay where they are.

WORDS: 515 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 7:39 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-MISSISSIPPI-CHAMBLISS

The NCAA has denied Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver. Rebels plan to appeal

SUMMARY: The NCAA has denied Mississippi’s request to extend the eligibility of Trinidad Chambliss. The Rebels star quarterback finished his fifth year of college football in a 31-27 loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday night. He had planned to return to Ole Miss for one more year. Ole Miss will appeal the decision. Chambliss took a redshirt his first season at Ferris State in 2021-22 and was held out his second season for medical reasons. He played two more seasons at the Division II school, and then transferred to Ole Miss. The Rebels filed the waiver request with the NCAA in November.

WORDS: 638 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 7:14 p.m. EST

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BBO--KEPLER-DRUG SUSPENSION

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test

SUMMARY: Free agent outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s drug program. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a substance that led to a suspension in 2018 for boxer Manuel Charr. An 11-year major league veteran, Kepler spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played his first 10 seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Kepler accepted the suspension without contesting the discipline in a grievance, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press.

WORDS: 398 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 7:13 p.m. EST

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BKN--MAVERICKS-DAVIS INJURED

Mavs’ oft-injured Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand

SUMMARY: Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks’ oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence. Davis was injured late in a 116-114 loss at the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The team says an MRI revealed the ligament damage and that Davis is seeking multiple opinions. The 10-time All-Star was in obvious pain on the bench before going to the locker room. Davis has already missed 18 of 38 games this season with calf and groin injuries. He came to Dallas from the Los Angeles Lakers in the widely criticized trade for Luka Doncic last season.

WORDS: 526 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 7:03 p.m. EST

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GLF--PGA TOUR-KOEPKA

Brooks Koepka is out of LIV Golf. Now he has applied for PGA Tour membership again

SUMMARY: Brooks Koepka is taking the first step toward possibly rejoining the PGA Tour. The AP has confirmed Koepka has applied for reinstatement. This comes just two weeks after LIV Golf announced the five-time major champion was leaving the Saudi-funded league with one year remaining on his contract. The next step belongs to the PGA Tour. The tour and Koepka’s manager have declined to comment. Among the unknowns is what kind of discipline Koepka would face for defecting from the PGA Tour in June 2022. The tour typically does not disclose disciplinary matter. The one-year ban has applied only to nonmembers.

WORDS: 655 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 6:18 p.m. EST

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FBC--TRANSFER PORTAL HEADACHES

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?

SUMMARY: College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals. A quarterback recently decided to stay at his school instead of transferring, avoiding a legal dispute. Another player is waiting for NCAA approval to play next season, with a NIL deal at stake. Legal experts say the situation resembles past labor issues in professional sports. Some suggest collective bargaining or employment contracts as solutions. However, these options face significant challenges, including legal complexities and resistance from universities. The NCAA has been lobbying for limited antitrust protection, but progress has stalled in Congress.

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FBN--RAVENS-COACHING SEARCH

Baltimore Ravens interview Kevin Stefanski and Klint Kubiak for head-coach vacancy

SUMMARY: The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed former Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their head-coaching vacancy. The Ravens fired John Harbaugh earlier in the week after 18 seasons at the helm. Stefanski was fired by the Browns after six seasons as coach. The 43-year-old Stefanski has won two Coach of the Year awards and guided Cleveland to its first postseason victory in over a quarter-century, but the Browns won only eight games over the past two seasons. This is Kubiak’s first season as offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, who have a first-round bye this week in the NFC playoffs.

WORDS: 176 - MOVED: 01/09/2026 4:08 p.m. EST

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FBN--PACKERS-DIGGS

Packers’ Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity

SUMMARY: Trevon Diggs couldn’t have imagined a couple of weeks ago that he’d have a chance to make an impact in the playoffs. The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Green Bay Packers claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week. Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur didn’t rule out the possibility of starting him in their Saturday night wild-card matchup at Chicago.

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FBC--CFP-MIAMI-CRISTOBAL’S IMPACT

Miami’s rise under Cristobal takes the Hurricanes home to play for a national title

SUMMARY: Mario Cristobal’s goal when he was hired at his alma mater was to recreate the winning culture at Miami. Four years later, the Hurricanes will play for a national title in their home stadium. Miami clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship with its 31-27 win over Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl. Cristobal built the Hurricanes to get into this position by re-instilling a winning culture and discipline to a program that had fallen out of national prominence. Miami did it with a defense that made huge strides from just a year ago and with quarterback Carson Beck, the Georgia transfer who just wins games.

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GLF--PGA TOUR-FALL

PGA Tour drops Napa and Mississippi from schedule. Texas and North Carolina added to FedEx Cup Fall

SUMMARY: The PGA Tour has released its FedEx Cup Fall schedule and it has eight tournaments, the same as last season. That includes two new stops in North Carolina and Texas that previously were announced. And it means losing tournaments in Mississippi and California. The Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi dates to 1968. That’s a year before the modern PGA Tour was formed. The title sponsor did not renew. Also missing is Napa, California, as the two-year sponsorship of Procore was not renewed. The additions are the Biltmore Championship Asheville and the Good Good Championship in Austin, Texas.

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FBN--BILLS-WHITE’S JOURNEY

Bills CB Tre’Davious White says he’s found peace and new perspective on life in return to Buffalo

SUMMARY: 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 spending a year away from Buffalo for White to find peace and discover what matters most upon rejoining the Bills this season. What he’s learned is no longer being defined by the game. And the 30-year-old believes he’s a better person for having to go through the difficult times. White spoke to The Associated Press as Buffalo prepares to open the playoffs at Jacksonville on Sunday.

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