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UPCOMING

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FBC--TULANE-RETZLAFF

DESCRIPTION: NEW ORLEANS — Jake Retzlaff will have to overcome reputational harm, quickly adjust to a new environment, and outperform three other transfer quarterbacks if he is to enjoy the type of success at Tulane that he had last season at BYU. In the hot, heavy air of a south Louisiana summer, far from semi-arid mountains of Utah, Retzlaff’s new chapter is beginning. By Brett Martel. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN

DESCRIPTION: PORTHCAWL, Wales — Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama share the lead going into the second round of the Women’s British Open at Royal Porthcawl. Nelly Korda was three behind. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--MLS-INTER MIAMI-DE PAUL

DESCRIPTION: New Inter Miami star Rodrigo De Paul speaks in an introductory news conference. De Paul recently signed with the club, joining national team buddy Leo Messi in MLS. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COMMANDERS-STADIUM

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Council is set to vote on revised legislation that could allow the Washington Commanders to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium. By Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--PIRATES-MURKY FUTURE

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — Pirates general manager Ben Cherington hoped to be a buyer at the trade deadline. He wasn’t. Instead, Cherington flipped experienced players for prospects, most of whom are years away from the majors. Another curious step for a franchise that is on the clock if it wants to take advantage of an excellent young pitching staff led by superstar ace Paul Skenes. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO--MLB AT BRISTOL

DESCRIPTION: BRISTOL, Tenn. — The stage, or in this case the racetrack, has been set for what Major League Baseball hopes will be the sport’s biggest crowd yet. Bristol Motor Speedway is hosting the Speedway Classic on Saturday night between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds with the field laid and waiting inside the infield of the half-mile bullring of a track. Both teams are playing in Cincinnati on Friday night, though fans are expected to show up early to beat the crowd for the party being thrown just outside. By Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Text, Photo, Video

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GLF--WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: GREENSBORO, N.C. — Joel Dahmen takes a one-shot lead into the second round of the Wyndham Championship, the final regular-season tournament that decides the top 70 who advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs. UPCOMING: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--NWSL ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: The National Women’s Soccer League resumes after a monthlong break. The first-place Kansas City Current are at Racing Louisville, Gotham FC visits the Chicago Stars and the Seattle Reign hosts Angel City. Final match starts at 10:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/01/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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HKN--GAUDREAU-BROTHERS-5K-PLAYGROUND

Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school

SUMMARY: The Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in southern New Jersey. The event in May drew thousands, with more than 1,100 participants in person and virtually. The playground honors hockey players John and Matt Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last August. Their mother and sister work at the school, where their grandmother also worked for 44 years. The playground will feature wheelchair accessibility and ramps. Groundbreaking is set for late August or early September, with the next 5K planned for May 2026.

WORDS: 707 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 12:42 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COLTS-WARREN’S FIT

Rookie tight end Tyler Warren is starting to find his fit at Indianapolis Colts training camp

SUMMARY: Tyler Warren still appreciates the blue-and-white team colors. Everything else has changed — his number, the shade of blue, even the decal on his helmet. This is what happens when the best tight end in college football makes the jump to the NFL. Warren, Penn State’s most versatile player last season, finds himself on a steep and hastened learning curve with the Indianapolis Colts. No, it’s not always easy when you’re studying a new system, working with two new quarterbacks, mingling with new teammates and getting acclimated to a new coaching staff. But Warren seems to be fitting in just fine.

WORDS: 801 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 12:30 p.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-HUNGARIAN GP PREVIEW

Piastri has ‘confidence’ in his F1 title shot as he returns to Hungary, where he got his 1st win

WORDS: 776 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 12:19 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RULE CHANGES-EXPLAINER

The NFL’s new kickoff rule is here to stay with a slight tweak. What else is changing?

SUMMARY: The NFL has made its new kickoff rule permanent this season with a tweak aimed at increasing return rates. The league also approved changes to the overtime rule and expanded replay assist. The kickoff rule tested in 2024 increased returns from 21.8% to 32.8% and reduced injuries. By moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line, the league expects more returns. Overtime rules now allow both teams a possession, even if the first scores a touchdown. Replay assist can overturn certain penalties with clear evidence. These changes debuted Thursday with the Lions and Chargers game.

WORDS: 1147 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT

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ATH--US CHAMPIONSHIPS-PATTERSON’S PATH

Jacory Patterson worked the overnight shift loading trucks at UPS. Now, he’s one of top 400 runners

SUMMARY: Jacory Patterson has been balancing night shifts at UPS with his dream job of becoming a professional sprinter. For a year, he loaded delivery trucks by night and trained by day. Despite the lack of sleep, his 400-meter times have improved this season. At 25, he’s finally earning a paycheck from track. His breakthrough came after winning a Grand Slam Track event in Miami. This led to Diamond League meet invitations and a Nike sponsorship. Patterson clocked out from his job UPS in June. He currently has the third-fastest time in the world this season as he competes at the U.S. championships in Eugene, Oregon.

WORDS: 987 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 11:11 a.m. EDT

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SWM--SWIM WORLDS

Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championships

SUMMARY: The gold medals were spread around Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore. Marchand, who has already broken the world record in the 200 IM, will try to break his own 400 IM record on Sunday, the final day. McIntosh has won three individual gold medals already and will chase two more on Saturday and Sunday as she tries for five individual golds. Only Michael Phelps has managed that at the worlds. The Netherlands, China, Hungary and the United States picked up individual golds on Friday.

WORDS: 901 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 10:52 a.m. EDT

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BKL--LIBERTY-MEESSEMAN

2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make Liberty debut against the Sun

SUMMARY: Emma Meesseman is ready to help the New York Liberty on their quest to repeat as WNBA champions. The 2019 WNBA Finals MVP, who last played in the league in 2022, will suit up for the team Friday night against the Connecticut Sun. Her arrival is a boost for the squad that is without Breanna Stewart for a few weeks while she recovers from a bone bruise in her right knee. New York also is without Nyara Sabally because of a knee injury and Kennedy Burke because of a right calf strain. Will be updated. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

WORDS: 484 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 10:25 a.m. EDT

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BBO--CUBS-WHITE SOX-POLAROIDS-PHOTO ESSAY

PHOTO ESSAY: Polaroids capture Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox ‘Crosstown Classic’

SUMMARY: A fierce rivalry between Chicago’s North and South Siders comes to life each summer during the “Crosstown Classic,” when the Cubs and White Sox face off in their home stadiums. This unique series is loaded with team history and memories for both sets of fans, who hail from the North and South Sides respectively. Polaroids convey nostalgia, and there’s nothing that says nostalgia quite like baseball. The film format requires a level of intimacy not often seen in modern photo coverage of baseball games, when speed and instant images are prioritized.

WORDS: 575 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 9:31 a.m. EDT

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SOC--EUROPEAN COURT-CAS-FIFA

Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland

SUMMARY: The European Union’s top court has ruled that some decisions by international governing bodies, such as FIFA and the IOC, can be challenged outside Switzerland, opening up a system that currently binds athletes, officials and clubs to accept verdicts there. The European Court of Justice said tribunals in 27 EU member states “must be able to carry out an in-depth review of those awards for consistency with the fundamental rules of EU law.” The ruling means EU national courts should be able to review verdicts from the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport. Switzerland isn’t a member of the EU. The decision came after a long legal fight by Belgian soccer club RFC Seraing and Maltese investment fund Doyen Sports.

WORDS: 628 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 9:13 a.m. EDT

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FBN--MARV LEVY TURNS 100

Marv Levy looks forward to celebrate turning 100 at Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio

SUMMARY: Marv Levy is celebrating his 100th birthday and enjoying the freedom of not having to hide his age anymore. The former Buffalo Bills coach will be honored with a party at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The celebration coincides with the annual induction festivities. Levy led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and is remembered for his resilience and humor. Despite retiring in 1997, he remains connected to the Bills and is campaigning for Steve Tasker’s Hall of Fame induction. It wasn’t until years after being hired by the Bills in 1986 when it was revealed how Levy shaved three years off his age in fear NFL teams wouldn’t employ a 61-year-old.

WORDS: 1027 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 6:01 a.m. EDT

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BBO--TRADE DEADLINE-ANALYSIS

Padres make waves at trade deadline again, unafraid to deal away one of baseball’s top prospects

SUMMARY: General manager A.J. Preller has once again made the San Diego Padres the stars of baseball’s trade deadline. On Thursday, he traded top prospect Leo De Vries to the Athletics for closer Mason Miller. This follows Preller’s 2022 acquisition of Juan Soto. By the deadline, Preller had traded 14 players and acquired eight, including left-handers JP Sears and Nestor Cortés. Houston and Seattle were also buyers this year, while Minnesota tore down its roster. Arizona had two of the best trade chips on the market in Eugenio Suárez and Merrill Kelly, trading the former to Seattle and the latter to Texas.

WORDS: 1058 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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BBO--TWINS-DIZZYING DEADLINE

Twins hit hard reset with 9 pre-deadline trades, happy with haul yet still high on for-sale club

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Twins have traded nearly 40% of their team this week. They made nine deals including seven swaps leading up to the deadline on Thursday. Key players like Carlos Correa and several relievers were traded, aiming to invest in the team’s future. Starting pitcher Chris Paddack was the first to go on Monday, followed by closer Jhoan Duran on Wednesday. The Twins traded players to various teams, including the Phillies and Dodgers, in a move to rebuild. Despite the changes, the Twins kept their All-Stars and are optimistic about their prospects.

WORDS: 1184 - MOVED: 08/01/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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BBO--BRAVES-REDS

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds play Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway as part of the MLB Speedway Classic. By Teresa M. Walker. Game starts at 7:15 p.m. EDT.

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FBN--HALL OF FAME

CANTON, Ohio — Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. Induction ceremony starts at noon EDT.

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SWM--SWIM WORLDS

SINGAPORE — Day 7 in the pool at the swim world championships. By Stephen Wade.