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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-NO RUST

DESCRIPTION: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson didn’t play a snap in the preseason. They didn’t need it. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 740 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WNBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota will try to avenge last season’s heartbreaking loss to the Liberty in the Finals. Indiana is back in the playoffs, but missing star guard Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined for the last two months with a groin injury and will miss the postseason. The Liberty will have a difficult road as they are the No. 5 seed and open up at Phoenix on Sunday. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-SOUTH FLORIDA-REMEMBERING AMIR

DESCRIPTION: MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The initials of former South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim are on the headset that USF football coach Alex Golesh wears on the sideline. And Abdur-Rahim’s words that he said in 2023 have quickly become the credo of sorts for the Bulls as well. “This ain’t the same ol’ South Florida, my brother.” By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN--WARRIORS-CURRY BOOK

DESCRIPTION: Stephen Curry has released a new book, called “Shot Ready.” The Golden State star and four-time NBA champion tries to shed more light on his off-court process in the book, which spans more than 400 pages and has quickly become a hot seller. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--TRADITION GLIMPSE--IOWA WAVE

DESCRIPTION: When Iowa is playing at home and the first quarter comes to an end, the football game suddenly is out of sight and out of mind for a few minutes for everyone inside Kinnick Stadium and the kids watching from across the street at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The 70,000 fans along with players, coaches and staff for both teams turn toward the hospital and wave to the patients in a show of support. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKL--AP AWARDS

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press announces its annual WNBA Awards with A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas the frontrunners to win Player of the Year. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 600 words. photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 11:30 a.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-BRISTOL-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: On the verge of elimination from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Austin Dillon heads into Bristol Motor Speedway “within striking distance” to advance through an upset victory in the first-round cutoff race or by applying pressure to the drivers ahead of him in the standings so he can erase an 11-point gap.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: NAPA, Calif. — Mackenzie Hughes has the lead in the Procore Championship, the tournament that feels like Ryder Cup training camp. For a half-dozen Americans on the team, they are facing a 36-hole cut for the first time in more than a month. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: MAINEVILLE, Ohio — Chanettee Wannasaen took a two-stroke lead into the second round of the Kroger Queen City Championship. UPCOMING: 325 words.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 8:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--DEGROM

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom pitches at Citi Field for the first time since leaving the New York Mets for the Texas Rangers after the 2022 season, facing the team where he won a pair of Cy Young Awards. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. 650 words, photos, by 10 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-INDIANA STATE-INDIANA

DESCRIPTION: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 22 Indiana again puts its perfect home record under second-year coach Curt Cignetti when it closes out non-conference play against Indiana State in a rare Friday night game. The Sycamores, a Football Championship Subdivision school, has never beaten its cross-state rival. The Hoosiers are a perfect 10-0 at Memorial Stadium under Cignetti. UPCOMING: 500 words, with photos. Game time is 6:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--COLORADO-HOUSTON

DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON 00 The Houston Cougars look to improve to 3-0 when they host the Colorado Buffaloes in the Big 12 opener for both teams. By Kristie Rieken. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--CARDINALS-BREWERS

DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE — Quinn Priester takes the mound for a series opener with the St. Louis Cardinals as the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers return home after getting swept by the Texas Rangers. The Brewers have won in each of Priester’s last 17 appearances. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 300 words, with photos. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/12/2025 11:10 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBN--COMMANDERS-PACKERS

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

SUMMARY: Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 27-18. Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Love and Kraft connected on an 8-yard touchdown play with 8:57 left to thwart the Commanders’ comeback attempt. Love’s other touchdown pass was a 5-yarder to Romeo Doubs in the first quarter. Washington gained just 11 yards in the first quarter and lost running back Austin Ekeler to an Achilles tendon injury late in the game.

WORDS: 870 - MOVED: 09/12/2025 1:37 a.m. EDT

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FBN--COMMANDERS-INJURIES

Injuries to Ekeler and Wise make this loss particularly painful for Commanders

SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders may have lost more than a game Thursday night. Running back Austin Ekeler hurt his right Achilles tendon on a non-contact play and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was carted off the field with a quadriceps injury during the Commanders’ 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Now the Commanders wait to learn how much time these two veterans will miss. Commanders coach Dan Quinn had no immediate update on their conditions after the game.

WORDS: 756 - MOVED: 09/12/2025 1:25 a.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-JUDGE

Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history

SUMMARY: Aaron Judge has hit his 361st career home run, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in New York Yankees history. The two-time AL MVP went deep twice in the first three innings against the Detroit Tigers, with President Donald Trump in attendance at Yankee Stadium on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Judge launched homer No. 360 in the first inning, a 413-foot drive off Tyler Holton that put New York up 1-0. Judge matched DiMaggio in the third by driving a fastball from Sawyer Gipson-Long to the back of the Tigers’ bullpen in left-center field for his second homer of the game.

WORDS: 499 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 11:52 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-YANKEES

Trump draws cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a New York Yankees game

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees victory over the Detroit Tigers in the Bronx, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd. The visit marks the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Earlier Thursday, Trump honored victims at the Pentagon. Security was heightened at the stadium, with metal detectors and Secret Service agents present at every entrance. Trump greeted players before the game and predicted a Yankees win, recalling past games with late owner George Steinbrenner. Trump, who was born in Queens, has attended a series of major sporting events since returning to the White House in January.

WORDS: 1045 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 11:46 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PHILLIES-LUZARDO

Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead

SUMMARY: Jesús Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets. He strikes out 10 batters, reaching 200 strikeouts for the season, despite giving up four runs in the first inning. The Phillies win 6-4 on Thursday night, sweeping the four-game series. Otto Kemp and Bryce Harper provide run support, and Jhoan Duran closes in the ninth. The Phillies extend their NL East lead to 11 games with 15 to play. Harrison Bader and Duran, recent acquisitions, have made significant impacts. The Phillies are 26-13 since the July 31 trade deadline, boasting the best winning percentage in baseball during that stretch.

WORDS: 861 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 11:38 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP

Mackenzie Hughes leads in Napa as Ryder Cup teams gets mixed results

SUMMARY: Mackenzie Hughes is in Napa trying to get into a pair of $20 million tournaments. Scottie Scheffler and nine other Ryder Cup players are at the Procore Championship trying to get sharp for matches without prize money. Hughes shot a 63 and leads by one over Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin and Matt McCarty. Russell Henley was another shot back and U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun shot a 65. Scheffler had a 70. That ends his streak of 21 consecutive rounds in the 60s. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley was at Silverado to watch most of his team playing together.

WORDS: 792 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 9:57 p.m. EDT

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BBO--METS-PHILLIES

Luzardo retires 22 straight after rough start as Phillies sweep Mets and eye NL East title

SUMMARY: Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling New York Mets 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep. Otto Kemp homered and had three RBIs for the Phillies, who have won eight of 10 overall and are poised to secure their second straight division title. The victory pushed their NL East lead over the Mets to 11 games with 15 to play, and they could clinch this weekend against Kansas City. New York dropped the last six games of a 3-7 road trip, trimming its lead over Cincinnati and San Francisco to 1 1/2 games for the final National League wild card.

WORDS: 435 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 9:54 p.m. EDT

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BOX--ALVAREZ-CRAWFORD PREVIEW

Canelo vs. Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history?

SUMMARY: The Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight is set to make history at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Saturday night showdown is the first boxing match at the venue and carries significant implications for both fighters. Alvarez, a favorite with a 63-2-2 record, defends his unified super middleweight championship. Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, moves up two weight classes, aiming for a third unified division title. The event is expected to draw a massive crowd, highlighting its importance in boxing history. Fans can watch it on Netflix, marking a shift from traditional pay-per-view.

WORDS: 882 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 9:50 p.m. EDT

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FBN--49ERS-QUARTERBACKS

49ers’ Brock Purdy ‘week to week’ with toe injury; Mac Jones expected to start Sunday

SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered “week to week.” General manager John Lynch shared Thursday that the team consulted with specialists to reach this diagnosis. Purdy’s return remains uncertain, and Mac Jones will start against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Purdy injured his toe and shoulder in the season opener against Seattle but stayed in the game to secure a win. Jones, who joined San Francisco in March, was previously linked to the team during the 2021 draft. Coach Kyle Shanahan says Purdy’s recovery is progressing, but his return date is still unknown.

WORDS: 580 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 9:30 p.m. EDT

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HKN—HOCKEY CANADA SEXUAL ASSAULT

NHL makes 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges eligible to sign contract, play this season

SUMMARY: The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play Dec. 1. The league announced the decision Thursday to reinstate Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod a little over a month since a judge in London, Ontario, found them not guilty. They were members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team at the time and not yet in the NHL. The NHL Players’ Association in a statement said it was pleased Dube, Foote, Formention, Hart and McLeod will get a chance to resume their careers.

WORDS: 595 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 8:04 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Wannasaen breaks out of a swing funk to shoot 63 and take Kroger Queen City lead

SUMMARY: Chanettee Wannasaen broke out of a swing funk to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Wannasaen holed out a 9-iron shot for eagle on the par-4 10th and had seven birdies in her morning round at soggy TPC River’s Bend. The 21-year-old Thai player has two LPGA Tour victories, the 2023 Portland Classic and 2024 Dana Open. American Gigi Stoll was second at 65. She played the four par-5 holes in 5 under with an eagle on the 11th and three birdies. Sei Young Kim was another stroke back with Patty Tavatanakit, A Lim Kim, Peiyun Chien, Kumkang Park and Jenny Bae. Second-ranked Nelly Korda topped the group at 67.

WORDS: 356 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 7:40 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA-COLLINS-BRAIN TUMOR

Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

SUMMARY: Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family says. Collins came out in 2013, becoming the first publicly gay athlete in the four main North American sports leagues. He retired in 2014 after a 13-year career with several teams, including the New Jersey Nets and Boston. His family sent a statement to the NBA, asking for privacy and welcoming support and prayers. Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds during his career, with his best season in 2004-05 for the then-New Jersey Nets.

WORDS: 169 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 4:56 p.m. EDT

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US-FBC--LEAVITT ARREST

Domestic violence, theft charges dropped for former USF football coach Jim Leavitt

SUMMARY: Domestic violence and theft charges have been dropped for former University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt. The 68-year-old Leavitt was arrested last month after what police called an argument with an ex-girlfriend at a St. Petersburg apartment complex. He was charged with felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of simple battery and domestic battery. Prosecutors, however, said in a court filing dated Wednesday that after a thorough investigation “the facts and circumstances” do not warrant prosecution. The filing contained no other details. Leavitt is the all-time winningest coach at USF.

WORDS: 263 - MOVED: 09/11/2025 3:27 p.m. EDT

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