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UPCOMING

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TEN--US OPEN

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1. WITH: TEN US OPEN

2. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — The U.S. Open women’s singles semifinals are Thursday night. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Play starts at 7 p.m.

3. UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PHILLIES-BREWERS

DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE — Ranger Suarez pitches for the Philadelphia Phillies and Freddy Peralta starts for the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of this three-game series between division leaders. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 3:10 p.m. CDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 7:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--WCUP-EUROPEAN QUALIFYING ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Germany starts its qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup against Slovakia, while the Netherlands host Poland looking for a third consecutive win.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--INDYCAR-GANASSI’S BANNER SEASON

DESCRIPTION: LEBANON, Tenn. — Alex Palou wrapped up the most dominating season in IndyCar in nearly two decades with a fourth championship in five years, and his third straight title. There’s nothing stopping the Spaniard, who gave Chip Ganassi Racing a 17th championship to tie Penske Racing for most in series history. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS-EAGLES

DESCRIPTION: PHILADELPHIA — The Dallas Cowboys play the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field to open the NFL season. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 8:25 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 11:20 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBN--DRAFT RETENTION

NFL draft retention rates reveal the best and worst teams at keeping picks

SUMMARY: Building a successful NFL team through the draft is crucial, but it’s not easy. Teams aim to get cost-controlled young players but the draft can be unpredictable. Some first-round picks fail, while later-round gems shine. Evaluating drafts immediately is tricky, as it often takes time to see results. According to Sportradar, 55% of players drafted from 2021-24 remain on their original teams. Some teams, like the Bengals, Chiefs, and Lions, have retained a high percentage of their picks, contributing to their success. Others, like the Vikings, Patriots, and Titans, have struggled with retention but have found ways to adapt.

WORDS: 1357 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 1:35 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAVENS-LAMAR’S DOUBTERS

Lamar Jackson has quieted doubters for his entire career. Only one more question remains

SUMMARY: Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are facing a familiar challenge. They have another chance to avenge a playoff loss, this time against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Last year, they faced a similar situation against Kansas City but lost in the season opener. Jackson has spent much of his career overcoming criticism. At this point the only skepticism left is regarding his playoff performance. Despite winning his second MVP in 2023 and having a career-best passing season in 2024, postseason success remains elusive. Within the Ravens, there’s confidence in Jackson’s ability to lead them to a Super Bowl.

WORDS: 833 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:06 p.m. EDT

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FBN--CHIEFS-BRAZIL-KELCE-SWIFT

Travis Kelce on what’s changed since his engagement to Taylor Swift: ‘I got one more ring’

SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs tight end and three-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce was asked in Brazil how his life has changed since he announced his engagement to Taylor Swift. Kelce’s response: “I got one more ring for it.” The Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday in Sao Paulo. Kelce said at a news conference Thursday that he loves “when the lights are bright.” He did not mention whether Swift would attend the game. Several Brazilian media outlets have reported that local TV stations are preparing for that possibility.

WORDS: 317 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 11:53 a.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-MEN’S SEMIFINALS PREVIEW

No. 1 Sinner meets Auger-Aliassime, and No. 2 Alcaraz faces Djokovic in the US Open semifinals

SUMMARY: No. 1 Jannik Sinner will take on No. 25 Felix Auger-Aliassime, and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz meets No. 7 Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open men’s semifinals. The winners of Friday’s matchups will face each other for the championship on Sunday. Sinner already owns four major titles, Alcaraz five and Djokovic 24. Auger-Aliassime, a 25-year-old from Canada, lost his only previous Slam semifinal at Flushing Meadows in 2021. He has the daunting task of trying to stop Sinner, who is the defending champion and has won his last 26 matches at hard-court majors. Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic have combined to win the last 12 major trophies.

WORDS: 848 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 9:07 a.m. EDT

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EU--BRITAIN-LIVERPOOL-CAR RAMMING

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 charges

SUMMARY: The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph has pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges he is facing. The 53-year-old Paul Doyle appeared by videoconference from prison for the Liverpool Crown Court plea hearing on Thursday. Fans had been celebrating Liverpool’s record-tying 20th title when Doyle allegedly drove down a street full of fans. Police said that they believed Doyle got through a roadblock by following an ambulance that was trying to reach a possible heart attack victim. Doyle’s trial is set to commence on Nov. 25.

WORDS: 185 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 6:34 a.m. EDT

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BKO--HALL OF FAME-REDEEM TEAM

The Redeem Team had one goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its final reward awaits in the Hall of Fame

SUMMARY: The 2008 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, forever to be called the Redeem Team, goes into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. It went 8-0 in those Beijing Olympics, winning gold and righting a ship that had gone a bit wayward after losses in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2006 world championships. The U.S., even with NBA-laden rosters, was no longer unbeatable on the international stage, and it was up to that 2008 team to remind the rest of the world where the best basketball was played.

WORDS: 1111 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 6:06 a.m. EDT

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CAR--FORD RACING-REBRAND

Ford Racing: A new era for America’s race team

SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company has rebranded its motorsports program to Ford Racing. The announcement was made in a letter to employees by Will Ford, the great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford. The rebranding aims to link road and race operations and develop performance vehicles. The new logo features the stylized Ford in white lettering inside a blue oval, with “RACING” in bold blue underneath. The change will be implemented immediately, with the first Ford Racing production vehicle debuting in January. Ford Racing plans to compete at major events like F1, Dakar, and Daytona, emphasizing innovation and performance.

WORDS: 487 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 6:06 a.m. EDT

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FBO--BRAZIL-RECOVERING TEAM

After deadly bus crash, Brazilian football team rebuilding and drawing inspiration from NFL

SUMMARY: The Coritiba Crocodiles are a Brazilian team that plays American-style tackle football and they’re in the midst of a season that’s about more than just competition on the field. The team is still rebuilding after a September 2024 bus crash that killed three players, including the team captain. The Crocodiles were founded in 2003 and are three-time Brazilian champions in a competition that involves teams from the Amazon to the country’s impoverished Northeast region. The NFL has been shooting a documentary about the recovering Crocodiles since the beginning of the year.

WORDS: 1213 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 6:05 a.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-TROPHY EQUALITY

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

SUMMARY: For decades, U.S. Open women’s singles champions received a replica trophy that was much smaller than the ones the men’s title winners were allowed to take home. That changed in 2023, when the U.S. Tennis Association started giving the women keepsake hardware that is the same size as the men’s trophy. That year was the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open’s move to award equal prize money for women and men. Coco Gauff was the first women’s champion in New York to get a replica that was much bigger than what she was shown on court — so she was surprised when her French Open take-home trophy was much smaller than what she posed with after winning the final in Paris this year.

WORDS: 563 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBN--CHIEFS-CHARGERS

SAO PAULO -- Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in the teams’ season opener in Brazil. Game starts at 8 p.m. EDT.

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BBO--MLB-DOWN THE STRETCH. By David Brandt.

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