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FBC--T25-SMU-JENNINGS

DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — Kevin Jennings had a much different offseason for 16th-ranked SMU, with no questions this time about whether he would be the starting quarterback. By Stephen Hawkins. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 7:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--VANDERBILT-PAVIA

DESCRIPTION: NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Diego Pavia had only one real destination in mind after a federal judge granted him a sixth season of college football. Vanderbilt. It’s where coach Clark Lea brought Pavia to the Southeastern Conference in 2024 and where the quarterback led the Commodores to the biggest win in program history. Pavia says he wants to finish something he started. Pavia already helped Lea post his first winning season as a head coach at his alma mater and the Commodores to their first win in 61 games against an AP Top Five opponent. Pavia starts his second SEC season Saturday night. By Teresa M. Walker. 700 words, photos by 7 a.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--ENGLISH PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The highlight of the Premier League’s third round of games is Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool for a meeting between two teams who are on a maximum six points and are likely to be battling for the title. What also links the two powerhouse teams is their trust in young talent. By Steve Douglas. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 4:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--ACC THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: No. 4 Clemson’s home game against No. 9 LSU and No. 10 Miami’s game against No. 6 Notre Dame headline the Atlantic Coast Conference’s weekly slate. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 500 words and photos by 6 a.m.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-PICK SIX-THINGS TO WATCH

DESCRIPTION: Week 1 of the 2025 college football season is packed with marquee matchups, quarterback debuts and revenge games. Key games include Texas at Ohio State, LSU at Clemson and Notre Dame at Miami. Other notable matchups feature Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina, Syracuse vs. Tennessee and Alabama at Florida State. Here’s what you need to know about each matchup, and how the playoff picture could begin to take shape as early as Week 1. By Maura Carey, 800 words.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--CITY GAME RENEWAL

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — The campuses of Pittsburgh and Duquesne are separated by two miles. The gaps between the two football programs is considerably wider. The crosstown rivals meet for the first time in 86 years on Saturday, and yes, some of the Dukes who grew up in Western Pennsylvania are well aware Pitt felt it would be better off without them. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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US-NORTH CAROLINA-NEWMARK

DESCRIPTION: CHAPEL HILL — Steve Newmark has shifted from auto racing to the rapidly changing world of college athletics. Newmark had spent 15 years as RFK Racing team president before becoming North Carolina’s designated successor to become the school’s new athletic director next year. Newmark started work this month alongside current AD Bubba Cunningham. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

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TEN US OPEN

FORMATS: Text, Photo, Alternate Headlines

1. WITH: TEN US OPEN

2. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are on the second-round schedule Thursday at the U.S. Open. By Howard Fendrich. 500 words. AP Photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: TEN US OPEN BJK POWER HOUR

5. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Life on the professional tennis tour can be challenging. Billie Jean King knows a thing or two about that — and she’s happy to share. By Alyce Brown. 450 words. Photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT

7. WITH: TEN US OPEN IN-SEASON VACATIONS

8. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- NEW YORK – When the professional tennis tours moved to North America for the tournaments leading into the U.S. Open, Aryna Sabalenka was on vacation. The top-ranked woman said she needed a break, and many players understand in a sport where the season is long and the offseason short, so they don’t wait until the end of the year to chill. By Brian Mahoney. 750 words, photos.

9. UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-DUTCH GP

DESCRIPTION: Formula 1 drivers speak with the media ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. On merits.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 11:20 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-DRAW

DESCRIPTION: MONACO - The 36 teams in the men’s Champions League find out their eight opponents when the draw is made for the league phase in the single-standings format that started last year. Paris Saint-Germain is the defending champion. By Graham Dunbar UPCOMING: 600 words, photos, video

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 1:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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FBC--NORTH CAROLINA-BELICHICK

DESCRIPTION: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bill Belichick checked just about every box for a NFL coach to achieve with wins and Super Bowl titles. Now he’s preparing for his first game at North Carolina, the most visible example of the 73-year-old’s transition to first-time college coach. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 900 words and photos by 4 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--REBUILDING TITANS

DESCRIPTION: NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans used their spot atop the NFL waiver wire to claim four defensive players following the league’s cutdown deadline. They’ve set the first practice squad. General manager Mike Borgonzi talks Thursday morning about where the roster is with the team holding the first claim for waived players the first three weeks of the season. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. 450 words, photos by 5 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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CAR--NASCAR-LAWSUIT

DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR and the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports square off in federal court Thursday in a critical hearing that will lead to a decision on whether or not the teams can be recognized as chartered as their case heads to a December trial. By AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. Hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--NFL PREVIEWS

DESCRIPTION: Capsules on each of the 32 teams, including expectations for the season, new additions and key losses.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--MARLINS-METS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- Clay Holmes (11-6) pitches for the New York Mets as they open a four-game series against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick.

UPCOMING: By 08/28/2025 10:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--LEAGUES CUP-ORLANDO-MIAMI

Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1 in Leagues Cup semis

SUMMARY: Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final. Inter Miami will be on the road to face the Seattle winner in the final Sunday. The Sounders beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on the road later Wednesday. Messi was back for the second time in two weeks after a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Marco Pašalić opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime. Messi tied it in the 77th, converting from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende was pulled down in the box. It was more Messi magic in the 88th when he combined with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead.

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BBO--REDS-DODGERS

Shohei Ohtani gets first victory with Dodgers, striking out season-high 9 against Reds

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory for the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wednesday night to become the first team to sweep the Reds this season. The Dodgers won their fourth straight game and extended their NL West lead to two games over San Diego. Ohtani (1-1) bounced back against the Reds in his 11th start of the season and first in which he went the minimum five innings to qualify for a win. The victory was his first since Aug. 9, 2023, with the Angels against San Francisco. The two-way star allowed one run and two hits while walking two. At the plate, he was 1 for 5 with a run.

WORDS: 378 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 11:47 p.m. EDT

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BBO--METS-MCLEAN

Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost

SUMMARY: Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not. McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Facing the Phillies, who entered Wednesday with the second-best batting average in the majors, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed four hits and walked none with six strikeouts. He threw 95 pitches — just 55 through the first six innings.

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TEN--US OPEN

Novak Djokovic is trying to solve riddles at the US Open but is back in the 3rd round

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic says he is trying to solve riddles in his game at the U.S. Open. Even after dropping an opening set on Wednesday, Djokovic progressed to the third round. He improved to 36-0 across the first and second rounds in New York, a place he’s won four championships, by coming back to beat 145th-ranked American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This was Djokovic’s first tournament anywhere since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals last month. Winners included both of last year’s runners-up — Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz — and 2021 champion Emma Raducanu. No. 12 seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 runner-up, lost to Raphael Collignon.

WORDS: 718 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 11:09 p.m. EDT

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FBN--JAGUARS-HUNTER

Jaguars rookie and new father Travis Hunter is ‘rolling full speed’ toward season opener

SUMMARY: Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone says two-way star and new father Travis Hunter is “rolling full speed” after missing the final two games of the preseason with an upper-body injury. Gladstone says the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and the second pick in the NFL draft in April is good to go for the season opener against Carolina. The Jaguars have been taking a cautious approach with Hunter. He was injured during a scrimmage two weeks ago and sat out exhibitions against New Orleans and Miami. He posted a video titled “Dear Son” late Wednesday announcing the birth of his first child with wife Leanna Hunter.

WORDS: 222 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 10:09 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-TOWNSEND-OSTAPENKO

US Open foes Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko get into a tense back-and-forth after match

SUMMARY: U.S. Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into a face-to-face argument on the Court 11 sideline right after their second-round match ended. Townsend said Wednesday that Ostapenko told her she has no class and no education. Townsend, who is from Chicago, was a 7-5, 6-1 winner against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko, who is from Latvia. After the two players met at the net for a postmatch handshake, they stayed near each other instead of going their separate ways, as players usually do. Ostapenko wagged a finger at Townsend as they spoke.

WORDS: 677 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 9:34 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Man United humiliated in penalty shootout loss to 4th-division team Grimsby Town in League Cup

SUMMARY: Manchester United sank to a new low under Ruben Amorim by getting eliminated by fourth-tier Grimsby Town after a marathon penalty shootout in the second round of the English League Cup on Wednesday. Grimsby won a dramatic shootout 12-11 at the 9,000-capacity Blundell Park, with Bryan Mbeumo missing the decisive penalty. United needed late goals by Mbeumo and Harry Maguire just to salvage a 2-2 draw in regulation, having trailed 2-0 at halftime. It will go down as one of the most embarrassing results in United’s history and leaves the team winless in three games so far this campaign, after a woeful 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season.

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 6:15 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAVENS-HAMILTON

Ravens make Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a 4-year, $100.4 million extension

SUMMARY: The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $100.4 million extension with star safety Kyle Hamilton. The deal includes $82 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the terms weren’t announced. An All-Pro in 2023, Hamilton is entering his fourth NFL season. Baltimore drafted him in the first round in 2022, and he’s performed brilliantly. He has helped the Ravens to NFC North titles each of the past two seasons with his versatility in their defensive scheme. General manager Eric DeCosta said the deal makes Hamilton the league’s highest-paid safety.

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FBN--COLTS-RICHARDSON’S FUTURE

Colts GM believes QB Anthony Richardson will still be a part of team’s future

SUMMARY: Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard still believes Anthony Richardson will be part of the franchise’s long-term future. In fact, he still considers Richardson a potential franchise quarterback. Eight days after coach Shane Steichen announced that Daniel Jones had won the starting job for Indy’s season opener against Miami, Ballard insisted on Wednesday the franchise hasn’t turned the page on Richardson. Ballard says Richardson is still capable of realizing the potential the Colts saw when they selected him No. 4 overall in the 2023 draft.

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FBN--PANTHERS-VIKINGS TRADE

Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history. The team needed more depth after losing Rondale Moore to a season-ending knee injury and Jordan Addison to a three-game suspension. Thielen is a native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He became a success story after starting in 2013 as an undrafted player. He made two Pro Bowls with the Vikings. The 35-year-old still lives in Minnesota and has worked out with new Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past two summers.

WORDS: 651 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 4:32 p.m. EDT

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BBO--NATIONALS-YANKEES

Yankees hit 4 home runs in a 9-run inning to rout Nationals 11-2

SUMMARY: Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Cody Bellinger homered on the next pitch as the New York Yankees went deep four times and scored nine runs in the third inning of an 11-2 rout of the Washington Nationals. Max Fried took a no-hit bid into the sixth before allowing three straight hits on Wednesday. He allowed one run and four hits in seven innings for his longest start since June 25. Judge hit a two-run homer in center field and Bellinger followed with a drive into the Yankees’ bullpen in right-center. Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also homered in the third.

WORDS: 338 - MOVED: 08/27/2025 4:21 p.m. EDT

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FBN--CHIEFS-RICE SUSPENDED

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is suspended 6 games by NFL, beginning with opener next week in Brazil

SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The suspension follows his guilty plea to two third-degree felony charges related to a March 2024 crash in Dallas. The NFL’s decision comes after an internal investigation and voids a scheduled hearing. Rice will miss several high-profile games, including the season opener against the Chargers in Brazil and a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles. He will be eligible to return on Oct. 19 when Kansas City faces the Raiders.

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CAR--NASCAR-HAMLIN-LAWSUIT

Hamlin’s Cup title quest begins as antitrust battle with NASCAR heats up

SUMMARY: Denny Hamlin, known for his Daytona 500 wins, is eyeing a Cup Series championship as the season kicks off at Darlington Raceway. This comes amid a legal battle involving 23XI Racing, the team he co-owns with Michael Jordan. Hamlin and 23XI are challenging NASCAR over its charter system, claiming unfair treatment. Despite the tension, Hamlin believes he and his team receive fair treatment at the track. He remains focused on winning the championship. Teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace also insist NASCAR officials treat them equally, despite the ongoing lawsuit.

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FBN--BRADY-FOX

NFL eases restrictions on Tom Brady’s role as Fox Sports analyst

SUMMARY: The NFL is easing some restrictions on Tom Brady as he prepares for his second season as Fox Sports’ top analyst. Brady can now participate in production meetings with teams, but only virtually. He still can’t watch practices or visit training complexes. These rules are due to his 5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady attended virtual meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl 59. He said not attending meetings didn’t affect his research. Fox’s top crew, including Brady, will call the NFC East matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders on Sept. 7.

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GLF--RYDER CUP

Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley leaves himself off the US team for Bethpage Black

SUMMARY: U.S. captain Keegan Bradley decided the best way to win back the Ryder Cup was to leave his golf clubs at home. Bradley filled out his 12-man roster Wednesday with six captain’s picks that did not include himself. He had considered becoming the first playing captain of the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963 at East Lake. Instead, Bradley went with a pair of Ryder Cup rookies in New York native Cameron Young and Ben Griffin, who finished at No. 9 in the standings. Joining them as picks will be Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay. That gives the Americans four Ryder Cup rookies for the Sept. 26-28 matches against Europe at Bethpage Black on New York’s Long Island.

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BBO--MLB-MAKING-CONTACT

Good wood: MLB hitters cutting down on strikeouts, even in age of increased velocity

SUMMARY: Major League Baseball’s hitters are starting to win a few more battles against their hard-throwing pitcher counterparts. Hits could outpace strikeouts in big league games for the first time since 2017. MLB teams are averaging exactly 8.28 hits and strikeouts per game through Aug. 26 and league-wide batting average is up slightly to .246. Managers and players said hitters are starting to adjust in the face of increased velocity, coming to the plate with a better two-strike approach. Technology has also played a factor, with new pitching machines better able to mimic the high-speed, high-spin deliveries.

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TEN--US OPEN-DRAPER WITHDRAWS

No. 5 seed Jack Draper withdraws from the US Open with an injury

SUMMARY: Jack Draper, a U.S. Open semifinalist in 2024 and the No. 5 seed this year, has withdrawn from the tournament with an injury. He was scheduled for a second-round match against Zizou Bergs, who advanced to the third round by walkover. Draper hadn’t played since a second-round loss at Wimbledon and the left-hander said before singles play began in this tournament that he had been battling a painful bone bruise in his upper arm that bothered him when he hit serves or forehands. He then beat a qualifier in his first-round match on Monday, saying afterward that he wasn’t able to serve with his normal power.

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TEN--US OPEN-DJOKOVIC

Novak Djokovic drops 1st set to a qualifier but advances to 3rd round of US Open

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to beat Zachary Svajda, remaining unbeaten for his career in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open. Djokovic appeared to be laboring physically early in the match Wednesday, as he was at times in his first-round victory. But after getting broken to fall behind 3-1 in the third set, he finally began looking like the player who has won a men’s-record 24 Grand Slam titles, including four of them in New York. The No. 7-seeded Djokovic won the next eight games against the American qualifier. The 38-year-old Djokovic has reached the third round in all 19 appearances in New York.

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CAR--F1-CADILLAC’S NON-AMERICAN CHOICE

Why Cadillac F1’s American dream doesn’t include an American driver

SUMMARY: Cadillac F1 has unveiled its new lineup with drivers Valtteri Bottas from Finland and Sergio Pérez from Mexico. The team originally aimed to feature an American driver, but Colton Herta lacks the necessary super license. Michael Andretti started the project in 2021, but TWG Motorsports now owns the team. Dan Towriss, the owner, expressed a desire for an American driver when one is ready. Bottas and Pérez are committed to building the team, even if it means sacrificing wins. Cadillac hopes to eventually field an American driver, but there is no rush to make it happen.

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