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UPCOMING

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FBC--WHAT TO WATCH

DESCRIPTION: After its soft opening last week, college football holds its grand opening on Labor Day weekend. It’s certainly not as grand as last year, when there were three Top 25 matchups, but fans hungry for football will find motivation to tune in as the race for the College Football Playoff begins. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 7:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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US TIGER WOODS

DESCRIPTION: Court documents showed that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea on Wednesday in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 8:30 a.m. EDT, Photo, Video, LiveVideo, Text

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FBC--T25-NOTRE DAME-RUNNING BACKS

DESCRIPTION: Running back Aneyas Williams spent two seasons waiting for his chance to prove himself at Notre Dame.. On Saturday, he’ll get his chance when No. 4 Notre Dame plays Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. Williams now becomes the top rusher for the Fighting Irish with Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price off to the NFL. 600 words, with photos by 2 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--GIANTS-HARBAUGH AND A ROOKIE KICKER

DESCRIPTION: After losing his job when a rookie kicker missed a field goal in the final game of the season, John Harbaugh is turning to another as coach of the New York Giants. Dominic Zvada won the job as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan and has the confidence of being the Giants’ guy at the position. By Stephen Whyno. Text, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WCUP-US ROOKIES

DESCRIPTION: The FIBA World Cup will be the first major U.S. senior national team tournament for a quartet of WNBA stars in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston. By Schuyler Dixon.

SENT: By 09/02/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC-T25-OHIO ST-SMITH’S QUEST

DESCRIPTION: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Most observers are already focused on what Jeremiah Smith will do when he is likely to be a top five pick in next year’s NFL draft. The Ohio State junior wide receiver is only concentrating on the present, including trying to win the Heisman Trophy and deliver the Buckeyes their second national championship in three seasons. By Joe Reedy. 800 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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TEN--US OPEN COVERAGE

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the US Open in New York

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--NFL-BETTING

DESCRIPTION: Could the usually overhyped Dallas Cowboys be for real? At least on handicapper likes their chances to win the NFC East.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--PICK SIX-COACHES

DESCRIPTION: A look at some of the high-profile coaches in new spots around the country. By Larry Lage. 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--49ERS-AUSTRALIA

DESCRIPTION: The San Francisco 49ers are set for the longest road trip in NFL history. They were set to leave the Bay Area for the approximately 8,000-mile trip to Melbourne, Australia, for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 11. The Niners are spending a week in Australia to acclimate to the time change and recover from the long flight. The Rams are taking the opposite approach and will arrive about 24 hours before the game. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--RAIDERS-STADIUM

DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Stadium Authority votes on whether to provide $75 million in funding as part of a $158 million improvement to Allegiant Stadium. The Las Vegas Raiders would be responsible for the rest.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CYC--SPANISH VUELTA

DESCRIPTION: The Spanish Vuelta, the final Grand Tour event of the year, continues with Tadej Pogacar trying to win the race for the first time.

UPCOMING: By 09/02/2026 6:49 a.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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TEN--US OPEN-EALA FANS

Alex Eala’s many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love

SUMMARY: Alex Eala’s fans have descended upon the U.S. Open. They filled the stands around a practice court on Monday just to get a glimpse of the breakout star from the Philippines. The 21-year-old Eala beat Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon this summer and went on to win her first tour-level singles title at Washington. And she’s inspiring an ardent contingent of fans, many of whom have Filipino roots. Andrea Belen, a 21-year-old premed student, says she wasn’t a tennis fan until Eala came along. Belen’s family hails from the Philippines and she says her father is just as obsessed with Eala.

WORDS: 620 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 11:53 p.m. EDT

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HKC--ARIZONA ST-PLAYER COLLAPSES

Lawyer for Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during workout searching for answers

SUMMARY: An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick is still hospitalized nearly two weeks after collapsing during an offseason workout and an attorney representing his family is searching for answers. Defenseman Matthew Mayich is still incapacitated from an Aug. 20 on-campus workout and his condition is highly unlikely to change, according to attorney Rob Carey. Mayich, in his first year with the program, collapsed during an outdoor workout on the first day of the fall 2026 semester, the first time the NCAA allows hockey teams to hold formal activities. Arizona State has said it will conduct a thorough review.

WORDS: 475 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 11:44 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN

Coco Gauff opens her quest for a second US Open title with a win over Sonmez

SUMMARY: Even Coco Gauff had to applaud a couple times when her opponent hit some nifty shots. There was the ball that Zeynep Sonmez tracked down deep in the corner and hit down the line on the run. There was a volley with unusual spin that just cleared the net for another point. Many of the rest of the highlights belonged to Gauff. The No. 4 seed opened her quest for a second U.S. Open title by beating Sonmez 6-3, 6-4, regaining control of midway through the second set after her opponent from Turkey picked up her play.

WORDS: 973 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 11:01 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-MONFILS

Gael Monfils wins on his 40th birthday at the US Open to extend his Grand Slam career

SUMMARY: Gael Monfils turned back the clock and pushed back the end of his Grand Slam career, beating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 on Tuesday night at the U.S. Open on his 40th birthday. Monfils became the oldest man to win a U.S. Open match since Jimmy Connors — another guy who loved to put on a show in New York — defeated Jaime Oncins on Sept. 2, 1992, when he turned 40. Monfils is planning to retire after this year and is making a few more memories along the way at the tournament where he reached the 2016 semifinals.

WORDS: 450 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 10:49 p.m. EDT

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SOC--BALOGUN TRANSFER

Report: Balogun’s transfer from Monaco to Everton appears to have fallen through

SUMMARY: The move of United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton is reported to be off after problems arose during the medical examination. The Athletic reported on the deal and said Balogun was at Everton’s training ground but didn’t sign. The Everton club didn’t immediately offer a statement. Media including the British-based Press Association reported widely that Everton had offered in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) for the American striker.

WORDS: 283 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 10:01 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PREDATORS-DEVILS TRADE

Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from the Predators for 2 high draft picks

SUMMARY: The New Jersey Devils have acquired Luke Evangelista in a trade with the Nashville Predators. New Jersey sent a conditional first-round pick and its own second-rounder in 2028 to Nashville for the 24-year-old forward. Evangelista is coming off setting career highs with 44 assists and 56 points while also scoring 12 goals last season. He has one more year on his contract at a salary cap hit of $3 million. Predators general manager Chris MacFarland said the decision to trade Evangelista was not made lightly and was done to provide future flexibility.

WORDS: 244 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 9:07 p.m. EDT

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SOC--EUROPE-TRANSFER ROUNDUP

English clubs spend a staggering $4.7B in transfer window as Fernandez signing caps $600M City spree

SUMMARY: A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs has reached its climax with Manchester City signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million). That made the Argentina star one of the most expensive players in history. The deal for Fernandez was the biggest yet of a summer transfer window when the Premier League’s teams have splashed out around $4.7 billion pounds combined. The competition’s huge domestic and international broadcasting deals give its clubs unrivaled spending power. City has confirmed the signing of winger Iliman Ndiaye for $81 million and loaned Jack Grealish to Everton. The club’s spending alone on new players tops $600 million during this window.

WORDS: 1186 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 8:31 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ANGELS-KROENKE

MLB’s Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke

SUMMARY: Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, saying it expects to close the transaction in early 2027. Kroenke’s company owns the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, English soccer club Arsenal, the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. The company has now added the Angels, whose turbulent 23-year tenure under Moreno’s ownership will finally come to an end.

WORDS: 1387 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 7:54 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP

Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college

SUMMARY: Jackson Koivun left Auburn three months ago and now he’s going to the Presidents Cup. Koivun was among six players added to the U.S. team for the matches at Medinah on Sept. 24-27. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker left off Ryan Gerard, who is the No. 22 player in the world. Koivun is the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2013 to start a year without a PGA Tour card and end the year playing in the Presidents Cup. International captain Geoff Ogilvy added a pair of Canadians in Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. He also took Ryo Hisatsune of Japan.

WORDS: 792 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 7:43 p.m. EDT

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FBC--NCAA-ELIGIBILITY

Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football ‘embarrassing’ for the sport

SUMMARY: Clemson’s Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a “joke” and “embarrassing” as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy. This comes as LSU’s coach Lane Kiffin faces criticism for recruiting former NFL players like Dae’Quan Wright. Kiffin defended his actions, saying they’re in the best interest of his team. Despite the controversy, Swinney said he’s focused on his team and doesn’t judge others’ decisions. The situation highlights ongoing debates over college football’s evolving landscape.

WORDS: 964 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 7:43 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-SERENA’S-BODY-DOUBLE

Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard,’ loses in her US Open debut

SUMMARY: Thea Frodin once had to hit like Serena Williams in a movie. On Tuesday at the U.S. Open, she showed some pretty good power of her own in real life. The 17-year-old from California lost to No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 while playing her first WTA Tour match in a Grand Slam tournament. In the 2021 film “King Richard,” Frodin was the body double for actor Demi Singleton, who played the younger Williams. She played her way into the U.S. Open by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships to earn a wild card.

WORDS: 576 - MOVED: 09/01/2026 7:02 p.m. EDT

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FBN--ROMO-ARREST

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

SUMMARY: CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave. Romo said multiple back surgeries during his playing career left him in pain that led to a dependence on pain medication. He said his efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.

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SOC--ARGENTINA-AFTER MESSI

After Messi’s farewell, what is next for Argentina’s national team?

SUMMARY: What now for Argentina? After Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team, there are questions about the future of a team that reached the World Cup final just six weeks ago. Messi debuted in 2005 and became Argentina’s all-time leading scorer, appearing in six World Cups. At 39, his retirement was expected but still emotional for fans and teammates. Argentina’s talent pool is deep, but finding another player like Messi is challenging. Coach Lionel Scaloni’s future is also uncertain, adding to the team’s transition concerns. The next major test is the 2028 Copa América.

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BKL--WCUP-US ROOKIES

The time is now for Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese with U.S. women at the World Cup

SUMMARY: The time is now for young stars Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as the U.S. women’s national team gets ready for the FIBA World Cup. The headliners are on the verge of their first major tournament in what each hopes is a long international career. Bueckers says it’s important not to take anything for granted as the next generation following the likes of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. Clark’s WNBA teammate with Indiana, Aliyah Boston, is another first-timer going into the tournament in Berlin. The U.S. opens group play against China on Friday.

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