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GLF--RYDER CUP

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Bryson DeChambeau will be first off in the Ryder Cup again, this time with the Americans facing a daunting three-point deficit to Europe in the Ryder Cup. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos

UPCOMING: By 09/26/2025 09:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SPORTS-AUSTRALIAN RULES-GRAND FINAL

DESCRIPTION: The Geelong Cats play the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League Australian rules grand final before an expected crowd of more than 100,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 4:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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RGU--RWC FINAL

DESCRIPTION: No. 1-ranked England plays No. 2 Canada in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup at sold-out Twickenham on Saturday. England seeks its third crown and first since 2014. It hasn’t lost in three years. Canada seeks its first crown. It knocked out defending champion New Zealand in the semis.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Unbeaten Borussia Dortmund visits Mainz in the Bundesliga, where Bayer Leverkusen faces St. Pauli away. Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Eintracht Frankfurt for the late game.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 2:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Liverpool takes a five-point lead into its Premier League match at Crystal Palace, which is on a 17-match unbeaten run. There are seven games in total, including Manchester United at Brentford, Manchester City at home to Burnley and Chelsea hosting Brighton. By Steve Douglas. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-OHIO ST-WASHINGTON

DESCRIPTION: SEATTLE — Washington will look to keep its program-record home win streak intact, and No. 1 Ohio State will look to stay undefeated on Saturday. By Andrew Destin. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-LSU-OLE MISS

DESCRIPTION: OXFORD, Miss. — No. 4 LSU visits No. 13 Ole Miss in a high-stakes rivalry game known as the Magnolia Bowl. Both teams are unbeaten and coming off of lopsided victories a week earlier. By Brett Martel. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--FLEURY’S FINAL BOW

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury will say goodbye to the NHL back where it all began on Saturday night when the Penguins host Columbus in an exhibition game. The second-winningest goaltender in NHL history, who retired at the end of last season, will play a portion of the game in his final professional appearance. UPCOING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-OREGON-PENN STATE

DESCRIPTION: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — No. 3 Penn State and No. 6 Oregon meet in a rematch of last year’s Big Ten title game when the Ducks visit Beaver Stadium on Saturday night in an early-season test for both teams. Game begins at 7:30 p.m. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Photo, Text

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FBC--T25-ALABAMA-GEORGIA

DESCRIPTION: ATHENS, Ga. -- No. 5 Georgia will play No. 17 Alabama on Saturday night in the Bulldogs’ first home game against the Crimson Tide under coach Kirby Smart. The game could help determine an early favorite in the SEC. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/27/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BKL--LYNX-REEVE RANT

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts WNBA refs after Napheesa Collier hurt late in playoff loss

SUMMARY: Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve loses her cool during during the Lynx’s 84-76 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in the WNBA playoff semifinals. The Lynx, down 2-1 in the series, face Game 4 on Sunday in Phoenix. Reeve was ejected after receiving her second technical foul in the final minute. The incident occurred when Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Napheesa Collier, leading to Collier’s leg injury. Reeve criticized the officiating, calling for changes at the league level. She expressed frustration with the officiating crew, describing their selection as “malpractice.”

WORDS: 326 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 1:12 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-TCU-ARIZONA ST

Jesus Gomez hits late 23-yard field goal to lift Arizona State past No. 24 TCU, 27-24

SUMMARY: Jesus Gomez kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:14 left and Arizona State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 24 TCU 27-24. The Sun Devils were down 17-0 in the second quarter before rallying behind Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson. Leavitt threw his second touchdown pass to Tyson, from 4 yards with 1:50 left, and Prince Dorbuh followed with a strip sack of TCU’s Josh Hoover, setting up Arizona State at TCU’s 15. Gomez, who missed two earlier field goals, split the uprights after the Sun Devils originally lined up to go for it on fourth-and-inches. Arizona State’s Martell Hughes sealed it with the second interception of Hoover.

WORDS: 455 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 1:00 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-VIRGINIA-FIELD RUSH

Virginia fans instantly storm field after upset victory over No. 8 Florida State

SUMMARY: When Tommy Castellanos’ last-ditch heave into the corner of the end zone was intercepted, his intended receiver, Squirrel White, lay on the turf. Instantly, Virginia fans standing just off the field, at the base of Scott Stadium’s grass hill, rushed the field, swarming and trampling White and each other. The play sealed Virginia’s 46-38 double-overtime victory over No. 8 Florida State on Friday night. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell said he believed all of his players were unharmed. Virginia coach Tony Elliott said he regretted being unable to speak to Norvell and some Florida State players. While no players or coaches were apparently injured, witnesses saw at least one fan being taken off the field on a stretcher,

WORDS: 334 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 12:56 a.m. EDT

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BKL--LYNX-MERCURY

Sabally’s 23 points lead Mercury over Lynx 84-76 in Game 3 of WNBA semifinals

SUMMARY: Satou Sabally scores 23 points, leading the Phoenix Mercury to an 84-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinals. The Mercury now have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. They can secure a spot in the Finals on Sunday in Game 4. Sabally’s crucial 3-pointer and free throws in the final minutes helped seal the win. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper each added 21 points. Minnesota’s Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points off the bench. The game featured 15 lead changes, highlighting its intensity.

WORDS: 473 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 12:48 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-FLORIDA STATE-VIRGINIA

Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime

SUMMARY: Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005. Morris ran for three scores and had two touchdown passes for the Cavaliers (4-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). After the go-ahead TD run, he completed a pass to Trell Harris for the 2-point conversion. Florida State (3-1, 0-1) had a chance to tie, but Duce Robinson bobbled a pass going out the back of the end zone on third down. On fourth-and-12 at the 27, Tommy Castellanos’ heave into the end zone was intercepted by Ja’Son Prevard, with Cavaliers fans instantly storming the field.

WORDS: 554 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 12:38 a.m. EDT

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BBO--RED SOX CLINCH

Red Sox rally from a 3-run deficit to walk off the Tigers and secure a playoff spot

SUMMARY: The Boston Red Sox streamed out of the dugout to greet Romy Gonzalez at the plate when he scored the winning run that clinched the team’s first playoff berth since 2021. The Red Sox celebrated their return to the postseason on Friday night after a 4-3, walk-off victory over the Detroit Tigers. It was the first time in at least a century that the Red Sox clinched a postseason berth with a walk-off win. The Red Sox will play the best-of-three wild-card round on the road.

WORDS: 699 - MOVED: 09/27/2025 12:28 a.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-STANTON

With 23 homers and 64 RBIs in 75 games, Stanton’s half season better than most players’ full years

SUMMARY: Giancarlo Stanton’s performance this season has been impressive despite being sidelined until mid-June with elbow injuries. He has hit 23 homers with 64 RBIs in 75 games after his pair of two-run homers and five RBIs led Yankees over the Orioles 8-4. New York remained tied with Toronto for the AL East lead with two games left, though the Blue Jays hold the tiebreaker. Aaron Judge, nearing his first batting title, hit a go-ahead, two-run homer. The Yankees have won 51 of the 58 games where both Stanton and Judge have homered., including the postseason.

WORDS: 600 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 11:56 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ORIOLES-YANKEES

Stanton has pair of 2-run homers, Judge hits 52nd, Yanks beat Orioles to stay tied for AL East lead

SUMMARY: Giancarlo Stanton hit a pair of two-run homers on a five-RBI night, Aaron Judge had a go-ahead, two-run drive with his 52nd long ball of the season and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 to remain tied with Toronto for the AL East lead. Toronto and New York are 92-68 and the Blue Jays have the tiebreaker over New York, which has won six straight and nine of 10. Stanton put the Yankees in front with their major league-record 48th home run in the first inning, one more than Atlanta hit in 2023.

WORDS: 393 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 11:46 p.m. EDT

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BBO--REDS-BREWERS

Reds overtake Mets for NL’s 3rd wild-card spot by beating Brewers 3-1

SUMMARY: Gavin Lux hit two doubles and scored the go-ahead run as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, overtaking the New York Mets for the third National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati’s win and New York’s 6-2 loss to Miami enabled the Reds to tie the Mets in the standings. However, the Reds — vying for their first postseason berth since 2020 — own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets. The Reds handed a rare loss to Quinn Priester after he had set a Brewers record by winning 12 straight decisions.

WORDS: 421 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 10:44 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PHILLIES-NOLA

Aaron Nola shakes off miserable season and stakes his claim for spot in Phillies’ playoff rotation

SUMMARY: Aaron Nola has shown he might still be valuable for the Phillies in the postseason. On Friday night, he pitched a near-perfect game against the Twins, leading to a 3-1 victory. Nola took a perfect game into the sixth inning and moved into second on Philadelphia’s career strikeout list. He allowed just two hits and struck out nine over eight innings. Despite a challenging season with injuries and inconsistency, Nola’s performance suggests he could be a key player for the NL East champions. Phillies manager Rob Thomson is considering using him out of the bullpen in the playoffs.

WORDS: 583 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 10:15 p.m. EDT

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GLF--RYDER CUP-MAIN EVENT

Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup’s main event turns into a big win for Europe

SUMMARY: A match that was supposed to be a tone-setter for the Americans at the Ryder Cup turned out to be just that. In a bad way. Bryson DeChambeau nearly drove the green and won the first hole in the kickoff match of foursomes. It turned out to be the only hole he and Justin Thomas would win all day. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton took control of the match by winning two straight holes in on the front nine, then closed out a 4-and-3 win to help Europe take a 3-0 lead. The Americans’ deficit grew even larger in the afternoon. Europe brings a 5 1/2-2 1/2 lead into Saturday.

WORDS: 679 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 8:37 p.m. EDT

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GLF--RYDER CUP-SCHEFFLER

Scottie Scheffler goes 0-2, the worst first day at the Ryder Cup for a world No. 1 since Tiger Woods

SUMMARY: No. 1 in the world is 0-2 at this Ryder Cup, and Scottie Scheffler had the worst first day by a top-ranked player since Tiger Woods. Scheffler lost again in foursomes — and as always in that format at the Ryder Cup, lost badly — in the morning with Russell Henley, then went back out with U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun for a loss in fourballs in the afternoon. By himself, Scheffler is winning more often than anyone in golf. But his teams were behind nearly throughout both his matches Friday, and with Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau both going 0-2, the Americans trailed Europe 5 1/2 to 2 1/2 overall.

WORDS: 833 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 8:35 p.m. EDT

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GLF--RYDER CUP

Europe rides its best to another commanding Ryder Cup lead. US stars get blanked

SUMMARY: Europe’s top stars are playing like it in the Ryder Cup and the result was to be expected. Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy led the way at Bethpage Black as Team Europe won both sessions Friday to build a 5 1/2-1 1/2 lead. Rahm was unstoppable with the putter. Europe silenced the notoriously loud crowd at Bethpage Black. Bryson DeChambeau brought the energy. He just forgot to bring the points. He lost both his matches. Scottie Scheffler also lost both his matches. It was the first time since Tiger Woods in 2002 that a No. 1 player started 0-2.

WORDS: 1047 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 8:32 p.m. EDT

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GLF--RYDER CUP-RELIABLE EUROPE PAIRINGS

Jon Rahm leads familiar faces starring on Ryder Cup Day 1 for Europe

SUMMARY: Europe got off to a strong start at the Ryder Cup thanks to familiar pairings and some of its most dependable players. Jon Rahm looked comfortable playing with Tyrrell Hatton during morning foursomes Friday, then holed three birdies in tandem with Sepp Straka to pick up another point in afternoon fourballs. Rahm is now 8-1-3 at the Ryder Cup dating to his defeat of Tiger Woods in singles play in Paris in 2018. Tommy Fleetwood also contributed to Europe picking up two points on Day 1 by winning foursomes with partner Rory McIlroy and then again in fourballs with Justin Rose.

WORDS: 687 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 7:48 p.m. EDT

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HKN--PANTHERS-BARKOV

Florida’s Aleksander Barkov has surgery, could miss entire season with knee injury

SUMMARY: Florida captain Aleksander Barkov could miss the entire regular season due to a knee injury, impacting the Panthers’ quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup. Barkov got hurt Thursday during his first official practice of training camp and underwent surgery Friday. He is expected to miss several months, jeopardizing his season and his chance to represent Finland in the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February. Barkov led the Panthers in assists last season and was second in points. This is the first time he faces an injury that could keep him out for an entire season.

WORDS: 534 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 7:15 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-RYDER CUP

Trump swings by the Ryder Cup, soaking up fans’ love after vowing revenge on more of his enemies

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump started Friday by warning that more of his enemies will face prosecution, shaking the foundations of the American justice system by treating it as a tool of political retribution. And then he jetted off to the Ryder Cup to enjoy the rest of the day as the golfer-in-chief, watching the U.S. face off with Europe as the sun shined and the crowd cheered. It was the latest and most striking example of how Trump has taken center stage at sporting events, putting his personal imprint on ostensibly nonpartisan activities, even at one of the most fraught moments of his second term.

WORDS: 1102 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 4:55 p.m. EDT

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FBN--PATRIOTS-WILLIAMS

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams diagnosed with prostate cancer

SUMMARY: New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Coach Mike Vrabel says the 51-year-old Williams is in the process of undergoing treatment and meeting with specialists. Vrabel says “our medical staff and the people in this town have been fantastic to help him.” The Patriots will continue to have inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr call defensive plays. Vrabel says Williams will be around the team as much as possible.

WORDS: 148 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 4:50 p.m. EDT

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FBN--CHIEFS-WORTHY

Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy returns from injury for crucial game against Ravens

SUMMARY: Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is expected to play for the first time since Week 1 when Kansas City faces the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup of AFC heavyweights desperate to avoid falling to 1-3 to start the season. Worthy hurt his shoulder in the season-opener against the Chargers in Brazil when he ran into teammate Travis Kelce on a crossing route. The speedy wide receiver, who enjoyed a breakout rookie year capped by a big performance in the Super Bowl in February, practiced toward the end of last week but did not play against the Giants on Sunday night.

WORDS: 481 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 4:45 p.m. EDT

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BBO--MLB-JERSEY SALES

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani has topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third straight year. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star is followed by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. MLB’s top seven remained unchanged from the All-Star break. Ohtani is just the fourth player to lead in three consecutive years since MLB started tracking sales in 2010. Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh entered the top 20, with Skenes at 18th and Raleigh at 20th. Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper moved up to eighth, while Clayton Kershaw finished among the top 20 for the 12th time.

WORDS: 305 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 4:37 p.m. EDT

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US--SHOOTING-NEW YORK CITY

Gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers had CTE, medical examiner confirms

SUMMARY: A medical examiner has confirmed that Shane Tamura, who killed four people in a Manhattan office tower this summer, was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Tamura, a Las Vegas casino worker, shot himself in the chest after the July 28 shooting in a building housing NFL headquarters. The victims included a police officer, a security guard and two office workers. He accused the NFL of hiding evidence of brain injuries. A note found in Tamura’s wallet revealed his self-diagnosis and urged the study of his brain. Tamura played high school football in California a decade ago but never played in the NFL.

WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 4:12 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COMMANDERS-INJURIES

Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuries

SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders will face the Atlanta Falcons without quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Daniels’ knee injury will keep the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year out for a second consecutive week. Backup Marcus Mariota will again get the start. Washington’s already shorthanded wide receiver room takes a big hit without McLaurin, who suffered a quad injury in the team’s 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

WORDS: 292 - MOVED: 09/26/2025 3:04 p.m. EDT

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