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UPCOMING

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FBN--SUPER BOWL

FORMATS: Text, Interactive, Photo, Video

1. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-GOODELL

2. DESCRIPTION: SAN JOSE, Calif. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell meets with the media ahead of the Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos. Event begins at 6 pm ET.

3. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EST

4. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-HALFTIME EVOLUTION

5. DESCRIPTION: Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to marching bands and pageantry. But these days, it belongs to global pop stars, cinematic production and moments that ripple beyond the stadium. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Photos. 900 words.

6. SENT: By 02/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Sunderland hosts Burnley in a Premier League match between two promoted clubs. UPCOMING: 150 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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SOC--TRIPLE ESPRESSO

DESCRIPTION: Trinity Rodman spotted Mallory Swanson across a crowded hotel conference room and took off running, bounding into her U.S. teammate with a hug and a joyful laugh.A few moments later Sophia Wilson also appeared in the room where the National Women’s Soccer League was holding a preseason media event, bringing together the trio nicknamed Triple Espresso for their play at the Olympics in 2024. So much has happened in the lives of all three since winning the gold medal in Paris. By Anne M. Peterson. Upcoming: 600 words and photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKW-T25--SOUTH CAROLINA-TEXAS A&M

DESCRIPTION: COLLEGE STATION, Texas — No. 3 South Carolina looks for its third straight victory when the team visits Texas A&M, losers of five straight. By Kristie Rieken.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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HKN--PREDATORS-TROTZ

Barry Trotz is retiring as Predators general manager once a successor is found

SUMMARY: Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job. Trotz will remain in the role until a successor is found and is expected to remain with them as an advisor through the 2026-27 NHL season. Trotz took over from longtime GM David Poile in the summer of 2023. Nashville made the playoffs the following season, then missed in 2024-25 after spending $100 million in free agency.

WORDS: 556 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 1:12 p.m. EST

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BKC--T25-MEN’S POLL

Arizona remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan jumps UConn for No. 2

SUMMARY: Arizona remains the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Michigan jumped to second place after wins over Nebraska and Michigan State. The Wildcats, off to a school-record 22-0 start, earned all 59 votes to stay atop the poll for the eighth week. UConn, Duke and Illinois round out the top five. Kansas climbs three spots to No. 11 after a win over BYU and ahead of a big showdown with Texas Tech. Tennessee returns to the poll at No. 25, replacing Alabama, which had a 42-week poll streak snapped. The Big 12 leads with six teams in the Top 25. Arizona and No. 23 Miami (Ohio) are the only unbeaten teams left in Division I.

WORDS: 662 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 1:02 p.m. EST

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ATH--GRAND SLAM TRACK-WORLD ATHLETICS

World Athletics: ‘Unconscionable’ for bankrupt Grand Slam Track to look ahead before paying bills

SUMMARY: Track and field’s international federation says it will only support future events held by the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league once its debts from the 2025 season are settled. World Athletics has released a statement supporting the position taken last week by an agents group that represents the majority of top-tier runners. The Association of Athletics Managers says it does not agree with what it said was the league’s idea of using $400,000 for athlete recruitment for 2026 until the 300 people and companies it owes are paid. Grand Slam Track’s most recent bankruptcy filing said it owed more than $40 million in liabilities.

WORDS: 313 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 12:42 p.m. EST

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BKW--T25-WOMEN’S POLL

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women’s Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

SUMMARY: Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll. UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 from the 31-member national media panel. The Huskies are the lone undefeated team in women’s college basketball and kept that streak going Sunday with a 96-66 rout of then-No. 15 Tennessee. UConn has won 39 consecutive games dating to last season. UCLA, South Carolina and Texas remained behind the Huskies in an unchanged top four. The Bruins had an impressive win over then-No. 8 Iowa on Sunday.

WORDS: 397 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 12:00 p.m. EST

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FBN--NFL-INTERNATIONAL

NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in 2026

SUMMARY: The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to play a game in Paris in 2026. The league announced on Monday the plans to play a game at the Stade de France next season in addition to a multiyear deal to keep playing regular-season games at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The NFL has already announced its first game in Australia next season with the Los Angeles Rams set to host that game, as well as games in Rio de Janeiro, Munich, and three in London.

WORDS: 574 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 11:40 a.m. EST

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ENT--SUPER BOWL-HALFTIME EVOLUTION

How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage

SUMMARY: The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from marching bands to a global spectacle featuring pop stars and cinematic productions. It now rivals the NFL’s championship game for attention, drawing over 100 million viewers worldwide. This year, Bad Bunny takes the stage, highlighting Latin culture and Spanish-language music. The transformation began as the NFL sought to expand the halftime show’s appeal, moving from family-friendly performances to star-studded events. Notable acts like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Kendrick Lamar have shaped the show’s legacy. The NFL covers production costs, offering performers priceless exposure.

WORDS: 1069 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 10:47 a.m. EST

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FBN--NFL-MADRID

NFL inks new multiyear deal to play regular-season games at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

SUMMARY: The NFL says it will play more regular-season games in Madrid. The league announced it has reached a multiyear deal to keep playing at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It did not immediately say the length of the new agreement or which teams will play in 2026. The first NFL regular-season game in Spain was played at the Bernabeu last November as the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime before a crowd of 78,610 fans.

WORDS: 406 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 9:07 a.m. EST

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FOOD-SUPER BOWL-CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

Snack like a pro on Super Bowl Sunday with Panko-crusted chicken strips and game-changing sauce

SUMMARY: Sometimes a chicken nugget is just a chicken nugget. Sometimes it’s a crisp, panko-crusted strip of chicken breast with a sweet and tangy sauce. This is the latter. The best Super Bowl food lives in the same realm as the best bar food. And that includes chicken tenders. These chicken strips bake on a wire rack for maximum crispiness without frying. And the sauce is simple but game-changing: Melt apricot or orange preserves, stir in Dijon mustard and fresh thyme, and dip away. It’s sweet, tangy and herbaceous, perfect for dunking each golden strip.

WORDS: 576 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 8:50 a.m. EST

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FBN--SUPER BOWL-OPENING NIGHT

Patriots and Seahawks will kick off Super Bowl festivities with the annual Opening Night media blitz

SUMMARY: Drake Maye and Sam Darnold will face a different type of blitz at Super Bowl Opening Night. Here comes the media frenzy when thousands of reporters from across the globe gather for a zany spectacle that kicks off the week’s festivities on Monday night. Maye and the New England Patriots take on Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. First, they will meet more than 6,000 credentialed reporters who will pepper them with questions ranging from the standard football topics to silly and off-beat stuff.

WORDS: 478 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 6:15 a.m. EST

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BKC--T25-ALABAMA-BEDIAKO

Florida students chant ‘G League dropout’ while taunting Alabama’s Charles Bediako in blowout

SUMMARY: The Rowdy Reptiles were ready for Charles Bediako. Florida’s raucous student section taunted Alabama’s 7-foot center unmercifully with chants of “G League dropout” during a 100-77 loss in Gainesville on Sunday. It provided a glimpse of what the most controversial player in college basketball should expect at road games in the Southeastern Conference and potentially the NCAA Tournament. Coach Nate Oats says “fans are going to do what they do” and adds that he “expected something similar to that.” Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to regain college eligibility despite leaving school early in 2023 and entering the NBA draft.

WORDS: 743 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 6:05 a.m. EST

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GLF--BLOOMING ROSE

Justin Rose is 45 and No. 3 in the world of golf. He says he still has ‘gas in the tank’

SUMMARY: Justin Rose doesn’t get caught up in being 45. He only thinks about adding to his strong record in golf. Rose added to that with his seven-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He broke the tournament scoring record. And he was reminded that he was the oldest winner in tournament history. The PGA Tour only has 10 players with full status this year. Rose isn’t hanging on. He’s back to No. 3 in the world. That makes him the second-oldest player to be ranked that high. And he believes he has more wins ahead of him.

WORDS: 877 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 6:00 a.m. EST

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OLY--HKW-PWHL IMPACT

3 seasons in, PWHL set to enjoy international coming-out party during Milan Cortina Games

SUMMARY: Less than three full seasons in, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for its international coming-out part at the Milan Cortina Games. This will mark the first time true women’s pro athletes will compete at the Olympics. The PWHL is well represented with 61 players making up the 10-nation team tournament rosters, with a majority of them Americans and Canadians. The eight-team league is placing a major emphasis on marketing the PWHL through advertising spots during the two-plus-week women’s tournament. The objective is to introduce its North American fans to elite competition as well as lure casual viewers.

WORDS: 845 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 5:10 a.m. EST

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FBN--SUPER BOWL PHOTOGRAPHER

From Bart Starr, to everyone after, photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl

SUMMARY: Photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl, yet the only football picture he has prominently displayed in his San Diego home is the one he took of Bart Starr scoring on a quarterback sneak with 13 seconds left in the “Ice Bowl,” the 1967 NFL championship game against the Dallas Cowboys, to propel the Green Bay Packers into the second Super Bowl. Biever’s streak will reach a perfect 60 on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots play in Santa Clara, California.

WORDS: 1047 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 5:00 a.m. EST

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OLY--SKI-VONN’S PLACE

Lindsey Vonn has 24 years of memories at Olympic host Cortina, many of them sentimental or historic

WORDS: 1106 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 4:40 a.m. EST

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OLY--SKI-VONN INJURED

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn provides an update on her status for the Milan Cortina Olympics after crashing and injuring her left knee last week in the final World Cup downhill race before the Winter Games. By Andrew Dampf.

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FBN--SUPER BOWL-PATRIOTS-THE VRABEL WAY

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The “Do your job” approach Bill Belichick cultivated during his two-decade run with the Patriots produced six Super Bowl wins, but it wasn’t the most pleasant atmosphere to play in. But Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots player under Belichick, has brought fun back to the Patriots locker room in his first season. By Kyle Hightower.

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Arsenal protects a 3-2 lead over Chelsea heading into the second leg of the English League Cup semifinals.

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