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FBC--T25-TEXAS-TENNESSEE

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee with the Longhorns opening their Southeastern Conference schedule visiting Neyland Stadium for the first time. By Teresa M. Walker. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 12:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text, DigitalPlans

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FBC--T25-MISSISSSIPPI-FLORIDA

DESCRIPTION: GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- No. 4 Mississippi and 21st-ranked Florida, both coming off huge wins, try to stay undefeated when they meet in the Swamp.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 3:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--INTERNATIONAL ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: England plays World Cup winner Spain in the Nations League on Saturday.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-KANSAS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Denny Hamlin has the lead in the Chase as he pulls into Kansas Speedway, one of his favorite tracks, and the first of three straight that could put him in prime position to finally win a championship. By Dave Skretta.Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY

DESCRIPTION: Keep the chips and remote handy Saturday. This is the first regular-season weekend in three years that there are as many as six games matching teams in The Associated Press Top 25. Four are in the Southeastern Conference. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. Text, photos developing from day’s games.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text, DigitalPlans

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FBC--OREGON-USC

DESCRIPTION: Oregon plays USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. By Greg Beacham. 450 words, more on merit. AP photos staffing

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-TEXAS A&M-LSU

DESCRIPTION: The pressure is mounting on No. 10 LSU and No. 23 Texas A&M this week as they meet in Death Valley. Both are coming off a loss and would find their College Football Playoff hopes hanging by a thread if they lose again this Saturday night. By Brett Martel. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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AS--ASIAN GAMES

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The 20th edition of the continental event brings together more than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. Competition will include 43 sports.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Video, Text

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GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP

DESCRIPTION: The Internationals take a 7-3 lead into two sessions of matches Saturday in the Presidents Cup. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BKN--KNICKS-BRUNSON-SNL

DESCRIPTION: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson hosts the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” the end of his first offseason as an NBA champion. The Knicks begin training camp next week. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photo expected by 11:45 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 11:45 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SPORTS-AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL FINAL

DESCRIPTION: The Brisbane Lions go for a three-peat when they play the Fremantle Dockers in Saturday’s Australian rules football final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 3:30 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--F1-AZERBAIJAN GP

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 9:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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TEN--BILLIE JEAN KING CUP-FINALS

DESCRIPTION: Ukraine plays Italy in the second semifinal at the Billie Jean King Cup tennis tournament on Saturday.

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2026 9:30 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-NORTHWESTERN-INDIANA

Lee Beebe Jr. rushes for 203 yards and No. 4 Indiana holds off surprising Northwestern 29-23

SUMMARY: Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards, including a 70-yard burst that set up Josh Hoover’s game-sealing 1-yard TD run with 1:56 to play, and No. 5 Indiana held off surprising Northwestern 29-23. The defending national champion Hoosiers extended the Football Bowl Subdivision’s longest active winning streak to 20 games and the longest home winning streak to 19 — but it was a struggle until the final seconds. Northwestern was within 15-13 early in the fourth quarter but failed on a 2-point conversion. The Wildcats made a late field goal but couldn’t recover the onside kick.

WORDS: 846 - MOVED: 09/26/2026 12:46 a.m. EDT

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BKN--WARRIORS-CURRY EXTENSION

Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says

SUMMARY: Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season. That’s according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Warriors had not announced the terms of Curry’s contract. Curry was eligible to command up to $136 million, so he is giving his team a discount as he backs up his longstanding commitment to finish his career with the Warriors. He is a two-time MVP and the NBA career leader in 3-pointers.

WORDS: 402 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 11:03 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP

International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

SUMMARY: The Internationals delivered another sweep in foursomes and have the Americans on their heels in the Presidents Cup. Nick Taylor hit a 9-iron to a foot to save par on the 18th hole as he and fellow Canadian Corey Conners took down Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. British Open champion Ryan Fox holed two key birdie putts and closed out a par as he and Min Woo Lee toppled Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark. The sweep means the Internationals have a 7-3 lead. It’s their largest after two sessions since 1998. That’s the only year they won the Presidents Cup.

WORDS: 846 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 8:35 p.m. EDT

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SOC--POCHETTINO-BALOGUN RED CARD

US coach Pochettino regrets his limited role in Balogun red-card appeal at the World Cup

SUMMARY: U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he should have been more involved in the decision to appeal the red card given to star forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. Balogun’s suspension for the red card was lifted after President Donald Trump spoke to FIFA leadership, allowing him to play against Belgium in the round of 16. Balogun was the top scorer for the Americans with three goals when he received the red card in a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32. Pochettino said Friday that, looking back, he realizes he could have handled the situation differently.

WORDS: 321 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 7:12 p.m. EDT

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FBN--49ERS-BOSA

49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will miss a few games after hurting his calf

SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa injured his calf warming up for practice earlier this week and will miss a few games. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that Bosa got hurt before practice on Thursday doing “high knees.” Shanahan said Friday that the injury wasn’t believed to be long term but he would likely miss a few weeks starting with Sunday’s game against Arizona. The injury to Bosa is the latest to hit the defensive line for the 49ers.

WORDS: 596 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 7:07 p.m. EDT

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BBO--BLUE JAYS-GUERRERO

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract

SUMMARY: Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for comments he made about his $500 million, 14-year contract. In a Spanish language interview, Guerrero said he was being paid for his past achievements, not future performance. A clip of the interview became public on Wednesday. Guerrero faced criticism and expressed regret on Friday, saying he felt his fans and teammates deserved an apology. He promised to continue working hard to justify his contract. Guerrero has struggled this season with injuries and a slump in performance. His contract is the third-largest in baseball history.

WORDS: 506 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 6:36 p.m. EDT

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SOC--NATIONS LEAGUE-ROUNDUP

France coach Zinedine Zidane’s first win soured by Mbappé’s knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

SUMMARY: Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge of France has ended on a sour note as Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee moments after scoring in a 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey. Michael Olise threaded a fine pass for Mbappé to rifle in a low shot in the 54th minute. The France camp says he suffered a knee tendon injury and would return to Madrid for treatment. After failing to qualify for three straight World Cups, Italy’s rebuild under returning coach Roberto Mancini began badly with a 2-0 home loss to Belgium and the Charles brothers combined to help Northern Ireland beat Georgia 1-0.

WORDS: 512 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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FBC--TEBOW-LIFE SURGE

Tim Tebow pauses relationship with Christian organization accused of using predatory sales tactics

SUMMARY: Tim Tebow says he is “pausing his relationship” with Life Surge, a Christian organization that’s been accused of using predatory sales tactics to exploit its followers’ faith and financial insecurity. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who is currently a college football analyst with ESPN’s SEC Nation says his team is conducting an internal investigation. Tebow says he was “caught off guard” by the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast that focused partly on Tebow’s speaking engagements with Life Surge.

WORDS: 411 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 5:31 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-KANSAS-FIGHT

NASCAR star Blaney has moved on from his fight with Hocevar, even if his black eye is still there

SUMMARY: Ryan Blaney arrived at Kansas Speedway on Friday with a black eye from a scuffle with Carson Hocevar. The tension between them has eased since the incident at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend. Blaney called it “just a racing” thing and admitted he gets fired up quickly but calms down just as fast. The brouhaha began when Blaney spun into the wall after a clash with Hocevar, impacting his championship hopes. After the race, Blaney confronted Hocevar on pit road, leading to a brief fight. NASCAR chose not to punish either driver. Blaney agreed with the decision and was happy to move onto this week’s race at Kansas.

WORDS: 806 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 5:23 p.m. EDT

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SOC--MAN CITY CHARGES

Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

SUMMARY: Manchester City plans to fight the Premier League for months if found guilty of alleged financial breaches. Media reports say an independent panel has upheld nearly all of the 100-plus financial charges against the club that were put forth more than three years ago. City has not confirmed the decision, saying its case with the Premier League is “ongoing” and yet to be completed. City, however, would appeal a guilty decision and the process would take several months, a person with knowledge of the situation has told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to respect confidentiality elements of the process.

WORDS: 845 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 5:23 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL-RIO FIELD-UNION

NFLPA says experts are monitoring Maracana Stadium turf ahead of Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil

SUMMARY: The executive director of the NFL Players Association said Friday that both the NFL and the players union have had experts monitoring the field conditions at Maracana Stadium ahead of Sunday’s game between Dallas and Baltimore. Players union leader JC Tretter says those experts are worried about loose turf leading to too much slipping. He wrote in a lengthy post on social media that players union officials have been talking regularly with the NFL to make sure the field is safe and playable for the league’s latest visit to Brazil. That included union experts suggesting better traction to make the field more stable.

WORDS: 488 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 5:22 p.m. EDT

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HKN--SHARKS-CAPTAIN CELEBRINI

The Sharks make 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini the youngest captain in team history

SUMMARY: Macklin Celebrini was picked as captain of the San Jose Sharks, becoming the youngest player ever to fill that role for the team at the age of 20. Celebrini takes over the spot that had been vacant since Logan Couture went down with a career-ending injury, becoming the 11th full-time captain in Sharks history. Celebrini was one of five players who rotated as alternate captains last season but now has the role for the foreseeable future.

WORDS: 858 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 4:44 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COMMANDERS-DANIELS

No surgery on the table as the Commanders talk about how to get Jayden Daniels back on the field

SUMMARY: Washington general manager Adam Peters says the Commanders have not discussed putting Jayden Daniels on injured reserve with the quarterback’s return from a dislocated left elbow apparently a possibility within the next month. Peters said on a radio show that surgery is not on the table as of now. The Commanders are focused on how they get their quarterback back on the field. Peters said Daniels returned late Thursday night and was meeting with the Commanders on Friday. Team officials have talked with medical officials around the country, and Peters called it a medical decision that Washington is working through.

WORDS: 446 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 3:56 p.m. EDT

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BKL-SUN-MOHEGAN TRIBE

The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team. Now the Sun is setting

SUMMARY: After 24 seasons, the Mohegan Tribe and the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun are parting ways. The tribe purchased the franchise in 2003, becoming the first Native American tribe to own a professional sports team. In May, the tribe’s business arm closed a $300 million deal with NBA Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for the Rockets to buy the Sun and relocate the team to Houston. It’s an emotional goodbye for fans. The team had become a point of community pride for the Mohegan people and a platform to share their language, culture and values.

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SOC--EUROPEAN LEAGUES-INFANTINO

Europe’s top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform

SUMMARY: The Premier League and three other top European leagues have called for governance reform of FIFA following Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A joint statement with leagues from Spain, Italy and Germany accused FIFA’s president of actively promoting “exploitative ideas rather than safeguarding against them.” The Premier League is soccer’s richest and most popular league. Its collaboration with Europe’s other leading leagues adds to the growing pressure on Infantino, who plans for stand for reelection despite losing the support of many national federation over his controversial plan to sell profits in the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary.

WORDS: 499 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 2:09 p.m. EDT

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GLF--FRENCH OPEN

Ryan Gerard in contention at French Open as Matt Fitzpatrick leads

SUMMARY: Ryan Gerard might have been representing the United States in the Presidents Cup this week. Instead he’s contending at a big European tour event for the second week running after shooting a 6-under 65 to be three shots off the lead at the halfway point of the French Open. Matt Fitzpatrick shot 64 and holds the second-round lead on 13-under 129 at Le Golf National outside Paris. Jeff Winther was a shot back after a 64. Defending champion Michael Kim of the United States shot 68 to drop into third place. In a share of fourth place was the No. 23-ranked Gerard.

WORDS: 216 - MOVED: 09/25/2026 1:55 p.m. EDT

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