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UPCOMING

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BBO--DIAMONDBACKS-RANGERS

DESCRIPTION: ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi, 6-0 with a 0.47 ERA in six starts since the beginning of July, pitches for Texas in the opener of a three-game series against Arizona. The wild-card chasing Rangers have a three-game losing streak. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins. 300 words, photos. Game starts 7:05 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 08/11/2025 8:05 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--PIRATES-BREWERS

DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE - José Quintana takes the mound as the Milwaukee Brewers seek to extend their winning streak to 10 in the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andrew Heaney pitches for the Pirates. By Joe Totoraitis. UPCOMING: 300 words, with photos. The game starts at 7:40 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/11/2025 10:40 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--RED SOX-ASTROS

DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — Carlos Correa plays his first home game since being traded back to Houston as Alex Bregman visits his former team when the Boston Red Sox and Astros open a three-game series. On the mound Houston’s Cristian Javier makes his return from Tommy John surgery against Garrett Crochet. By Kristie Rieken. UPCOMING: 300 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/11/2025 11:10 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO--DODGERS-ANGELS

DESCRIPTION: ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his Angel Stadium debut when the Los Angeles Dodgers open another Freeway Series against Jose Soriano and the Los Angeles Angels. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Starts 9:30 p.m. EDT.

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

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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CAR--DRIVER DIES

Robbie Brewer dies after medical emergency during race at Bowman Gray Stadium

SUMMARY: A veteran stock-car driver has died after a medical emergency during a short-track race in North Carolina. Robbie Brewer’s car hit a wall Saturday night at the Bowman Gray Stadium track in Winston-Salem, coming to a stop near the start-finish line. Track workers removed the 53-year-old from the car, and an ambulance took him to a hospital, after which he died. Officials announced Brewer’s passing on Sunday. Details of the medical emergency weren’t released. Brewer was competing in a 20-lap Sportsman division race. Fellow driver Brad Lewis described Brewer as a mentor and friend.

WORDS: 317 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 1:21 p.m. EDT

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GYM--USA GYMNASTICS-LEUNG’S IMPACT

Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break

SUMMARY: Outgoing USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung is looking forward to a break. Since taking over in 2019 during the Larry Nassar scandal, Leung has worked tirelessly to restore trust and stability to the tainted organization. Leung focused on financial viability and rebuilding faith among members and survivors. Leung’s leadership has been praised for fostering change and healing. Membership has grown, and corporate sponsors have returned. As she steps down, Leung emphasizes the ongoing need for vigilance and accountability in the organization.

WORDS: 1592 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 1:14 p.m. EDT

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FBN--OLD FACES-NEW PLACES

Pete Carroll, Aaron Rodgers head a list of familiar faces in new places this NFL season

SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers joined Pittsburgh. Davante Adams went to Hollywood. Cooper Kupp is in Seattle. Russell Wilson’s latest stop is the Big Apple. But the oldest face in a new place this NFL season is 73-year-old Pete Carroll on the sideline in Las Vegas. Carroll is leading the Raiders after a one-year hiatus from coaching following 14 years with the Seahawks. Rodgers and Wilson are most notable quarterbacks who changed teams. Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and Jameis Winston also found new homes. Several star wide receivers joined Adams and Kupp on the move, including DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel, Stefon Diggs and George Pickens.

WORDS: 876 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 1:04 p.m. EDT

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FBC--COLORADO-THE QB DILEMMA

Deion Sanders keeps Colorado’s starting QB a well-guarded secret ahead of season opener

SUMMARY: Deion Sanders has a quarterback dilemma at Colorado and he isn’t rushing to solve it. His primary options are 17-year-old phenom Julian “JuJu” Lewis, a pure passer, or to lean on the experience of Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter. Sanders might even rotate both. With Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the NFL, this will be a new-look offense for the Buffaloes. The QB competition is friendly, with both players embracing the challenge. To help improve the running game, the Buffaloes added Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as a coach. Colorado opens the season Aug. 29 by hosting Georgia Tech.

WORDS: 869 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 12:27 p.m. EDT

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SOC--SPANISH LEAGUE-US GAME

Spanish league moves closer to holding regular-season game in US, between Villarreal and Barcelona

SUMMARY: The Spanish soccer federation has approved a request to hold a regular-season game in the United States. The match between Villarreal and Barcelona would take place in Miami on December 20. The federation will now seek approval from UEFA and FIFA. The game would be played at the Hard Rock Stadium. The league has tried to stage a match in the U.S. since 2018, but previous attempts failed due to criticism. This move is part of the league’s strategy to promote soccer and its brand internationally.

WORDS: 250 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 12:24 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-SVG-CHAMPIONSHIP-CHANCES

Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs

SUMMARY: Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his record-setting rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The New Zealand native says those statistics are “kind of an American thing.” But after becoming the third driver with four consecutive Cup wins on road or street courses and the first rookie with four victories, van Gisbergen is poised to become a legitimate championship contender. Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks believes his driver can reach the third round of the Cup playoffs. Van Gisbergen’s biggest worry in making it there is the first-round cutoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

WORDS: 956 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 12:22 p.m. EDT

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FBN--LIONS-MORRIS

Lions safety Morice Norris is in concussion protocol and team will ease him back in, coach says

SUMMARY: Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says safety Morice Norris is in concussion protocol and doing well. Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game Friday night. After spending the night in an Atlanta hospital following the exhibition game against the Falcons that ended early, Norris flew back to Detroit on Saturday and returned to the Lions’ facility on Sunday. Campbell said Monday the Lions were going to “take it nice and easy” and make sure the 24-year-old Norris was “good over the next 10 to 14 days” and then reassess. Norris was hurt while trying to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter.

WORDS: 478 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 12:04 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging Penn St, Ohio St; 10 SEC teams ranked

SUMMARY: Texas is No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time. The Longhorns narrowly edged out Penn State in the closest preseason vote since 1998. Texas received 25 first-place votes, while Penn State received 23. The Nittany Lions have their highest preseason ranking since they were No. 1 to open 1997. The Southeastern Conference leads with 10 teams in the Top 25. The Big Ten has two of the top three teams for the third straight year. The Big 12 has four ranked teams and the ACC has three.

WORDS: 979 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 12:03 p.m. EDT

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FBN--SHOOTING-NEW YORK CITY-NFL

NFL recommends enhanced security measures at team and league facilities following NYC shooting

SUMMARY: The NFL is recommending enhanced security measures at team and league facilities following a shooting last month at a Manhattan office tower by a gunman authorities say was targeting league headquarters. The memo sent to all teams on Friday outlined three recommended changes to security protocols: updated threat assessments at every team and league facility to ensure risks are accurately identified and mitigated; presence of armed officers at team and league facilities whenever players or staff members are present; and weapons screening for anyone seeking entry into a team or league facility, including the use of walk-through magnetometers and X-ray scanners for bags. That’s similar to the process for obtaining entry into games.

WORDS: 318 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 10:53 a.m. EDT

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BBO--FEMALE UMPIRE

Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job. Considering Pawol became the first female umpire to work behind the plate in the majors, finding a way to make history appear to be routine was especially impressive. It was an impressive cap to a memorable weekend for Pawol. She made history in Saturday’s doubleheader as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the majors. She moved behind the plate for the Braves’ 7-1 win on Sunday, placing her in the brightest spotlight for an umpire.

WORDS: 650 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 10:51 a.m. EDT

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SOC--SPAIN WOMEN-NEW COACH

Spain replaces women’s team coach Montse Tomé with Sonia Bermúdez

SUMMARY: Spain’s women’s national team is making a coaching change two weeks after reaching the final of the European Championship. Montse Tomé will not have her contract renewed and will be replaced by former player Sonia Bermúdez, the Spanish soccer federation said. Another former Spain player, Iraia Iturregi, was named the team’s second coach. The decision was made by the federation’s board members after Tomé led Spain to the Euro 2025 final, which it lost to England in a penalty shootout on July 27.

WORDS: 405 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 10:36 a.m. EDT

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JUM--SUIT SCANDAL

Ski jumping’s suit-cheating saga rolls on as 5 Norwegians are charged over ‘manipulation’

SUMMARY: Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the dominant Norwegian team have been charged with ethics violations by the International Ski Federation after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits. The FIS said Monday that star ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, two coaches and a member of the service staff were charged under ethics and competition rules following an investigation into “equipment manipulation.” The allegations first emerged around the world championships in Norway in March and shook the tight-knit ski jumping community. Illegally modified suits could help athletes to fly further.

WORDS: 534 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 9:07 a.m. EDT

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FBC--PICK SIX-COACH WATCH

Pick Six: College football coaches on the hot seat entering 2025

WORDS: 759 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 6:10 a.m. EDT

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BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL

Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14

SUMMARY: The Cleveland Guardians have been on a bit of a tear despite off-field challenges. Star closer Emmanuel Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz are on leave due to a sports betting investigation. The front office also traded former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber. Despite all that, the Guardians have won nine of their last 11 games and now trail the New York Yankees by just half a game for the final American League wild card. They are also inching closer to the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. If they overtake Detroit, it could mark the biggest comeback in the divisional play era.

WORDS: 728 - MOVED: 08/11/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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—FBC--Pick Six-Impact Transfers

—FBN--Breakout Candidates

—SOC--Spanish Preview

—ESPN-NBA Christmas Schedule