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Mid-Atlantic News Digest

Posted 11/27/25

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DELAWARE

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LT--Brazil-Fraud-Raid

Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme

SUMMARY: Brazilian police have launched a major operation to dismantle a tax evasion and money-laundering scheme in the fuel sector. Authorities say the group is Brazil’s largest tax debtor, owing over 26 billion reais. On Thursday, local and state authorities executed 126 search and seizure warrants across five states. The Federal Revenue Service reports the organization used companies and offshore entities to hide profits. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad says this action is part of a crackdown on criminal links to Brazil’s fuel supply chain. Authorities have identified U.S.-based offshores involved in the scheme, sending funds back to Brazil.

WORDS: 431 - MOVED: 11/27/2025 11:35 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BrazilianpolicecrackdownonBtaxevasionandmoneylaunderingscheme/db61d609b4e031e577201c219f59c6b8/text

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MARYLAND

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US--National Guard Shooting

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

SUMMARY: Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the U.S. capital have been shot blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayor characterized as a targeted attack. The FBI director and Washington's mayor say the guard members were hospitalized Wednesday in critical condition. A suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening. Officials say the 29-year-old is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome. That was a Biden administration program to evacuate and resettle tens of thousands of Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal from the country.

WORDS: 1140 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 2:51 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/NationalGuardmembersshotinanambushattackjustblocksfromtheWhiteHouse/c5785dd8920d2d1ac7d71fab769faf5f/text

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US--National Guard Shooting

Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say

SUMMARY: An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. The guard members had deployed to the nation’s capital and were shot Wednesday afternoon. The FBI director and Washington's mayor say the guard members were hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect who is in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said at a Thursday news briefing that the guard members shot were Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Officials say the 29-year-old is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome.

WORDS: 984 - MOVED: 11/27/2025 12:43 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/AfghannationalchargedinGuardambushshootingdroveacrossUStocarryoutattackofficialssay/138fbe6872d7ac30b20973783b39002c/text

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NEW JERSEY

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US--Government Shutdown-Giving Thanks

Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving

SUMMARY: As Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the gratitude many feel is tempered by doubts caused by the disruptions of the recent government shutdown. Washington has reopened but insecurity lingers. In one Missouri community, a single mother is relieved by the restoration of benefits that help feed her children but feels newly vulnerable. A retired school cafeteria worker who hosts a free holiday feast in the community has upped her plans to 700 meals to account for the food insecurity. A U.S. customs worker in Florida who worked for weeks without pay is grateful for the invitation to a meal her family would otherwise be unable to afford.

WORDS: 1185 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 11:32 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/GratitudeanddoubtTheeffectsoftheshutdownlingerasfamiliesprepareforThanksgiving/7a812cfb02cadf5f61ebab0b4784d8e2/text

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US-MED--Infant Formula-Botulism Recall-Explainer

More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

SUMMARY: Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should stop using it immediately. Botulism a rare but potentially deadly disease. The most recent case was reported Nov. 19. The company has said lab tests confirmed some samples were contaminated with the bacteria that can cause the illness.

WORDS: 907 - MOVED: 11/09/2025 3:46 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Morethandozensickenedininfantbotulismoutbreaktiedtocontaminatedformula/98ad391ac5606c980a012d35f5f7637c/text

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US--Campbell's-Lawsuit

Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor people'

SUMMARY: The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers. Martin Bally, a vice president in Campbell’s information security department, was named in a lawsuit filed last week by Robert Garza, a former Campbell’s employee who said he was fired after he reported Bally’s comments to a supervisor. In the lawsuit, Garza claimed Bally described Campbell’s as “highly process(ed) food” and said it was for “poor people.” Campbell's said Wednesday it listened to a recording of Ballys meeting with Garza and fired Bally on Tuesday. Campbell's said Bally's comments were hurtful and vulgar and apologized for the harm they caused.

WORDS: 463 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 4:18 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Campbellsfiresexecutivewhowasrecordedsayingcompanysproductsareforpoorpeople/f3822ce2d7e8ac4e5c832e6f98ba459d/text

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PENNSYLVANIA

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US-MED--Infant Formula-Botulism Recall-Explainer

More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

SUMMARY: Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should stop using it immediately. Botulism a rare but potentially deadly disease. The most recent case was reported Nov. 19. The company has said lab tests confirmed some samples were contaminated with the bacteria that can cause the illness.

WORDS: 907 - MOVED: 11/09/2025 3:46 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Morethandozensickenedininfantbotulismoutbreaktiedtocontaminatedformula/98ad391ac5606c980a012d35f5f7637c/text

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DELAWARE

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BKC--Virginia State-Delaware State

White scores 19, Virginia State takes down Delaware State 62-58

SUMMARY: Led by Jared White's 19 points, the Virginia State Trojans defeated the Delaware State Hornets 62-58 on Wednesday.

WORDS: 79 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 11:10 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/WhitescoresVirginiaStatetakesdownDelawareState/1b0155d55888494a91f73f299634c9ae/text

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MARYLAND

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FBN--Bengals-Ravens Preview Capsule

Ravens have struggled to stop Chase, but Higgins will miss Cincinnati's game at Baltimore

SUMMARY: In two games last season, Cincinnati's Ja’Marr Chase had 21 receptions for 457 yards and five touchdowns against Baltimore. That's the most yards receiving by a player against an opponent in a season in NFL history, although the Ravens won both games. Chase goes up against Baltimore again Thursday night, but Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been ruled out of the game because of a concussion. The Bengals beat Baltimore in the first round of the playoffs three seasons ago. Since then, the Ravens have taken all four meetings, three of them by three points or fewer.

WORDS: 886 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 2:18 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/RavenshavestruggledtostopChasebutHigginswillmissCincinnatisgameatBaltimore/86c9d7e808cf4766dd0425985235617d/text

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FBN--Bengals-Burrow

Joe Burrow activated off injured reserve, set to return against Ravens

SUMMARY: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been activated off injured reserve. He is set to return on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow had surgery for a turf toe injury on Sept. 19 and missed nine games. The six-year veteran is making his return nearly a month ahead of schedule. The Bengals have dropped eight of nine games without him. Burrow returned to practice on Nov. 10 and worked with the scout team and first-team offense. Cincinnati also activated safety Daijahn Anthony from injured reserve, while cornerback Marco Wilson went on IR after a hamstring injury.

WORDS: 147 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 4:00 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/JoeBurrowactivatedoffinjuredreservesettoreturnagainstRavens/d78fe6ddf738e98f8473276dfc2e1f10/text

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BKC--Players Era Championship-Berger

Players Era Championship teams to receive more than $1M on average in NIL compensation

SUMMARY: The Players Era Championship is offering significant name, image and likeness compensation to participating college basketball teams. Co-founder Seth Berger says the average payout exceeds $1 million per team. This is the tournament's second year and it includes 18 men's teams plus a new women's bracket. Eight men's teams and three women's teams are ranked in the AP Top 25 poll. The Big 12 Conference has purchased an equity stake, and the top eight teams will receive automatic bids for next year. The tournament is gaining popularity, surpassing the Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis during Thanksgiving week.

WORDS: 489 - MOVED: 11/25/2025 10:13 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/PlayersEraChampionshipteamstoreceivemorethanMonaverageinNILcompensation/8872705a67ffdc676447617c7ee0c11a/text

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BKW--T25-Maryland-Kentucky

No. 7 Maryland beats No. 16 Kentucky 74-66 in Discover Puerto Rico Classic in matchup of unbeatens

SUMMARY: Kaylene Smikle scored 22 points, Yarden Garzon added 17 and No. 7 Maryland held off No. 16 Kentucky 74-66 in a matchup of unbeaten teams at the Discover Puerto Rico Classic. The Terrapins (8-0) build a 20-point lead midway through the third quarter before Kentucky (7-1) rallied. Tonie Morgan scored 12 points in the fourth quarter for the Wildcats and her layup with 48 seconds remaining cut the deficit to six points at 70-64. Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger and Addi Mack each made a pair of free throws in the final seconds to secure the win. Mack finished with 15 points and Poffenbarger 12 for Maryland. Morgan had 22 points and eight assists for Kentucky.

WORDS: 367 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 8:01 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/NoMarylandbeatsNoKentuckyinDiscoverPuertoRicoClassicinmatchupofunbeatens/e774db301ceefac633a4eab4fe63a5dd/text

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HKN--Jets-Capitals

Alex Ovechkin stays hot to lift Capitals 4-3 over Jets

SUMMARY: Alex Ovechkin scored his 908th career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Wednesday night. John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun and Connor McMichael also scored for the Capitals, winners of five of the last six. Charlie Lindgren had 18 saves in the win. Gabriel Vilardi struck twice and Mark Scheifele also scored for the Jets, who have dropped three straight, and Eric Comrie stopped 30 shots.

WORDS: 278 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 10:19 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/AlexOvechkinstayshottoliftCapitalsoverJets/60b57fc3f46c2e823f6686ef495d033e/text

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BKC--T25-Maryland-Alabama

No. 8 Alabama races past Maryland 105-72 to close Players Era tourney

SUMMARY: Labaron Philon scored 20 points, Aden Holloway added 17 points and a career-high 10 assists and No. 8 Alabama beat Maryland 105-72 on Wednesday night in a consolation game of the Players Era Championship Tournament. It was the second emphatic win for the Crimson Tide (5-2) following a 10-point loss to Gonzaga on Monday. On Tuesday, they routed UNLV 115-76, the second-highest scoring game in program history. Taylor Bol Bowen and Davion Hannah each had 12 points. Darius Adams led Maryland (5-3) with 20 points and Pharrell Payne had 14. Gonzaga beat the Terrapins 100-61 on Tuesday.

WORDS: 326 - MOVED: 11/27/2025 2:33 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/NoAlabamaracespastMarylandtoclosePlayersEratourney/1065a71f9cc7cfca4c069a9b0cc4d34d/text

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NEW JERSEY

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FBN--Giants-Patriots Preview Capsule

Patriots go for 10th straight win Monday night when they face Giants team that has lost 6 in a row

SUMMARY: The New England Patriots had a scare against Cincinnati last week, but enter their Monday night matchup with the New York Giants on a nine-game win streak. New York comes in losers of its last six as it continues to adjust following the firing of former coach Brian Daboll. Jaxson Dart is expected to be back as the Giants' starting quarterback. He missed the past two games with a concussion suffered Nov. 9 at Chicago. New England's Drake Maye, who has eight games with at least two touchdown passes, enters this week first in the NFL with a 71.0 completion percentage.

WORDS: 1033 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 2:29 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/PatriotsgoforthstraightwinMondaynightwhentheyfaceGiantsteamthathaslostinarow/2f960718ed575053591ea0a7fe4d04f2/text

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FBN--Falcons-Jets-Preview Capsule

Falcons and Kirk Cousins take on Jets and Tyrod Taylor in matchup of vet QBs on struggling squads

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Falcons face the New York Jets on Sunday. The Falcons have a 4-7 record, while the Jets are 2-9. Atlanta has won the past three meetings between the teams. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins returned to the lineup last week with a strong performance against the Saints that snapped Atlanta's five-game skid. Jets running back Breece Hall remains a key player, surpassing 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third consecutive season. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is a dual threat, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The Jets have struggled, losing two in a row following a two-game winning streak.

WORDS: 1233 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 2:29 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/FalconsandKirkCousinstakeonJetsandTyrodTaylorinmatchupofvetQBsonstrugglingsquads/1170bb10746192882a499cc0c92186c2/text

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FBN--Jets-Benched Fields

Jets' Justin Fields was surprised by benching but still believes he's a starting quarterback in NFL

SUMMARY: Justin Fields was been benched by the New York Jets, possibly for the rest of the season, but he says he believes he'll be a starter again in the NFL. Whether that's with the Jets or another team remains to be seen. He acknowledges his inconsistent play contributed to the team's struggles. Coach Aaron Glenn decided to replace Fields with Tyrod Taylor. Despite the setback, Fields says he remains focused on improving. The Jets, currently 2-9, might draft a new quarterback or sign a veteran, leaving Fields' future with the team uncertain.

WORDS: 850 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 5:27 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/JetsJustinFieldswassurprisedbybenchingbutstillbelieveshesastartingquarterbackinNFL/ad7321f3e92bc8b732b1d5c5288936e8/text

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BKC--Players Era Championship-Berger

Players Era Championship teams to receive more than $1M on average in NIL compensation

SUMMARY: The Players Era Championship is offering significant name, image and likeness compensation to participating college basketball teams. Co-founder Seth Berger says the average payout exceeds $1 million per team. This is the tournament's second year and it includes 18 men's teams plus a new women's bracket. Eight men's teams and three women's teams are ranked in the AP Top 25 poll. The Big 12 Conference has purchased an equity stake, and the top eight teams will receive automatic bids for next year. The tournament is gaining popularity, surpassing the Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis during Thanksgiving week.

WORDS: 489 - MOVED: 11/25/2025 10:13 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/PlayersEraChampionshipteamstoreceivemorethanMonaverageinNILcompensation/8872705a67ffdc676447617c7ee0c11a/text

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BKC--Army-Fairleigh Dickinson

Bell scores 16 as Army knocks off Fairleigh Dickinson 81-73

SUMMARY: Jaxson Bell scored 16 points off of the bench to lead the Army Black Knights past the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 81-73 at the FDU Basketball Classic. The Black Knights snapped a six-game skid.

WORDS: 159 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 8:57 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BellscoresasArmyknocksoffFairleighDickinson/dac758c623d248fa88a1cfc8ea83a805/text

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BKC--Vermont-Princeton

Yalden leads Vermont past Princeton 79-74 at the ESPN Events Invitational

SUMMARY: Gus Yalden scores 27 points, leading Vermont to a 79-74 victory over Princeton at the ESPN Events Invitational. On Wednesday, CJ Happy's layup gave Princeton a 74-71 lead with 1:51 left. Yalden then tied it with a 3-pointer and added a layup, giving Vermont a 76-74 lead with 55 seconds remaining. TJ Long added a free throw, and Noah Barnett sealed it with a dunk. Yalden shot 11 for 14, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Long contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. Happy finished with 22 points for Princeton.

WORDS: 166 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 9:51 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/YaldenleadsVermontpastPrincetonattheESPNEventsInvitational/a09c67f7f82043fd94f142e72a613891/text

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HKN--Blues-Devils

Simon Nemec's goal in overtime gives Devils a 3-2 victory over the Blues

SUMMARY: Simon Nemec scored on a wrist shot at 2:58 of overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. New Jersey (15-7-1) has won a franchise-record nine of its first 10 home games. Nico Hischier assisted on Nemec’s winner and finished with a goal and two assists. Hischier has nine points (five goals, four assists) in his last five games. Timo Meier added a goal and an assist for New Jersey, extending his goal-scoring streak to three games. Can Fowler had a goal and an assist, and Robert Thomas scored on the power play for St. Louis (7-11-6). Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 shots for the Devils. Jordan Binnigton had 26 saves for the Blues.

WORDS: 307 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 10:21 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/SimonNemecsgoalinovertimegivesDevilsavictoryovertheBlues/0662502877b7c59fc66fcb1eb842cc4d/text

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BKC--T25-NJIT-Louisville

Conwell excels for No. 6 Louisville in 104-47 rout against NJIT

SUMMARY: Ryan Conwell scored 32 points and No. 6 Louisville hit 20 shots from 3-point distance, its most in 18 years, while overpowering NJIT in a 104-47 victory. The former Xavier guard had his biggest scoring outburst since finishing with a career-high 38 points for the Musketeers against Marquette in a Big East Tournament quarterfinal eight months ago. It was the senior guard’s fourth 20-point performance in the last five games. Conwell did more than just score, too, as he finished with nine rebounds and six assists to go with 9-of-17 shooting. He was 8 of 15 from beyond the arc to lead the unbeaten Cardinals, who went 20 for 48 on 3s.

WORDS: 384 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 11:34 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/ConwellexcelsforNoLouisvilleinroutagainstNJIT/32ac4839b66701e89e6eab4095cab6fc/text

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BKN--Spurs-Harper

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper returns against Trail Blazers after missing 3 1/2 weeks with calf injury

SUMMARY: San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has returned to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing 3 1/2 weeks because of a left calf injury. Harper scored seven points in 16 minutes off the bench as the Spurs won 115-102 in an NBA Cup group stage game. The 6-foot-6 Harper, the No. 2 pick in last summer’s draft out of Rutgers, played well over the first six games of his NBA career before the injury. He averaged 14 points, four rebounds and 3.8 assists, all off the bench. He was hurt Nov. 2 in a game against the Phoenix Suns, limping off the court after trying to swat away a pass while playing defense.

WORDS: 314 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 8:38 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/SpursrookieDylanHarperreturnsagainstTrailBlazersaftermissingweekswithcalfinjury/0edb9f1547ba415656263a3b1f0fe209/text

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PENNSYLVANIA

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FBN--Bills-Steelers Preview Capsule

Buffalo visits Pittsburgh in a game that could have long-ranging playoff implications

SUMMARY: The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers face off with both trying to bolster their playoff positioning in the wide-open AFC. Buffalo is coming off a loss at Houston while the Steelers have dropped four of six to fall into a tie with Baltimore for first in the AFC North. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is 4-1 all time against the Steelers. Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers could play after sitting out last week with a broken left wrist.

WORDS: 1042 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 1:39 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BuffalovisitsPittsburghinagamethatcouldhavelongrangingplayoffimplications/53aaaa9e89f3ea4478e974a16a88d8d5/text

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FBN--Bills-Allen

Bills QB Allen upbeat in dismissing questions about soreness, despite padded right throwing elbow

SUMMARY: Josh Allen was upbeat while dismissing questions about being sore despite a wearing a pad on his right throwing arm. Allen said the pad that extends on the back of his forearm to above the elbow is due to what he called “road rash" he picked up during a 23-19 loss at Houston on Thursday. It was an outing in which Allen was sacked a career-high eight times and complained of his left shoulder going numb. Allen practiced fully on Wednesday as Buffalo prepares to play at Pittsburgh this weekend. He could be missing his top two protectors with left tackle Dion Dawkins in the concussion protocol and right tackle Spencer Brown nursing a shoulder injury.

WORDS: 658 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 2:47 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BillsQBAllenupbeatindismissingquestionsaboutsorenessdespitepaddedrightthrowingelbow/e7475dfd2ec4ec30aa3a35690aeba451/text

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FBN--Bears-Eagles Preview Capsule

Bears travel to Philadelphia to take on Eagles on Friday in a matchup of division leaders

SUMMARY: The Chicago Bears face the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Both teams have an 8-3 record. The Bears have a strong offense, ranking second in rushing and sixth overall. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore have been key players. The Eagles have a solid defense, ranking eighth in scoring. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has a 25-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Bears have won four straight and lead the NFC North. The Eagles are 14-1 in their last 15 home games. Injuries could impact both teams, with several key players sidelined.

WORDS: 790 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 5:45 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BearstraveltoPhiladelphiatotakeonEaglesonFridayinamatchupofdivisionleaders/2633e17c6c71087f3b8fca31776222b6/text

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FBC--Calm or Chaos

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

SUMMARY: Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided. Things are particularly messy in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where six teams remain in the mix to reach the league's title game. Virginia and SMU have the inside track, but Miami, Pitt, Duke and Georgia Tech also have paths to the championship game. The ACC is hoping to have two schools earn bids to the 12-team College Football Playoff, though that may be difficult because of the league's parity.

WORDS: 1279 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 5:50 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/TheeraofsupersizedconferencescanleadtosupersizedchaosJustaskthewideopenACC/f0e2b736dd1eb0dfd1334785777aaafe/text

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BKC--Saint Francis (PA)-Troy

Dowd's 18 lead Troy past Saint Francis 74-64

SUMMARY: Led by Thomas Dowd's 18 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Saint Francis Red Flash 74-64 on Wednesday. The Trojans are now 5-4 with the win and the Red Flash dropped to 0-6.

WORDS: 170 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 7:49 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/DowdsleadTroypastSaintFrancis/da079fcd277c46c890fe5e1fb96f5919/text

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BKC--Misericordia-Cornell

Cornell defeats Misericordia 114-70

SUMMARY: Cornell has dominated Misericordia with a 114-70 victory on Wednesday. DJ Nix and Gioacchino Panzini each scored 16 points for the Big Red. Jake Fiegen added 14 points. Ace Varella led Misericordia with 10 points, while Eli Stoute and Nate Townsend each added eight.

WORDS: 95 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 8:02 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CornelldefeatsMisericordia/3bdeba1cb1634bacb04d9e22c50ef551/text

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BKC--Buffalo-Bucknell

Brizzi's 25 points and Freitag's buzzer-beater lift Buffalo over Bucknell 73-71

SUMMARY: Angelo Brizzi scores a career-high 25 points as Buffalo beats Bucknell 73-71 on Wednesday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Daniel Freitag hits a jump shot off the glass at the buzzer to secure the win. Brizzi also grabs four steals for the Bulls, who are now 7-0. Freitag adds 18 points and a career-best nine rebounds. Noah Batchelor finishes with 11 points. Brandon McCreesh leads the Bison with 20 points and six rebounds. Bucknell extends their losing streak to six games. This is only the second time Buffalo has started a season 7-0 in its Division I era.

WORDS: 168 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 8:24 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BrizzispointsandFreitagsbuzzerbeaterliftBuffalooverBucknell/eed52b815d97465f8b6519bb5318b32a/text

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HKN--Flyers-Panthers

Foerster scores late as Flyers beat Panthers 4-2, rallying from 2-0 deficit to beat Cup champs

SUMMARY: Tyson Foerster scored a late game-winner, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers. Foerster's rebound shot broke a tie, and Sean Couturier added another goal shortly after. Dan Vladar made 25 saves for the Flyers. Florida's Brad Marchand and Carter Verhaeghe scored early, with Sam Bennett assisting both goals. Emil Andrae and Matvei Michkov also scored for Philadelphia. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 17 shots. Florida announced that forward Matthew Tkachuk has started skating after surgery, but there's no return date yet.

WORDS: 318 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 9:45 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/FoersterscoreslateasFlyersbeatPanthersrallyingfromdeficittobeatCupchamps/5d246a0c35caadd756df57223f05d3c2/text

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HKN--Sabres-Penguins

Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2

SUMMARY: Bryan Rust  and Kevin Hayes scored in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Hayes tapped in Erik Karlsson’s pass from the top of the crease with 7:26 remaining  to give Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead. Jack Quinn trimmed the deficit for Buffalo with 4:18 left, and Connor Dewar had an empty-net goal for Pittsburgh in the final minute. Mathew Dumba also scored for Pittsburgh. The Penguins have won just three of last 10 games since an 8-2-2 start. Karlsson had an assist to tie Brad Park for the 12th-most assists by a defenseman in NHL history with 683. Jason Zucker also scored for Buffalo.

WORDS: 272 - MOVED: 11/26/2025 9:38 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/StrongrdperiodpushesPenguinspastSabres/b3e20cfd8e6ab434700365849574059d/text

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BKC--Rhode Island-Temple

Rhode Island secures 90-75 win against Temple

SUMMARY: Led by Jonah Hinton's 25 points, the Rhode Island Rams defeated the Temple Owls 90-75 in a consolation game of the ESPN Events Invitational Adventure Bracket. Tyler Cochran scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three steals for Rhode Island. AJ Smith led Temple with 18 points.

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