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UPCOMING

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BASEBALL POSTSEASON

BBO--TIGERS-MARINERS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: SEATTLE -- The Mariners will host the Tigers in the ALDS. Seattle was one of the hottest teams in baseball down the stretch, and carries a significant home field advantage heading into this best-of-five series against Detroit. By Andrew Destin. 750 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

BBO--MLB POSTSEASON GUIDE

DESCRIPTION: Major League Baseball’s playoffs now move into the Division Series, which will include Shohei Ohtani’s postseason pitching debut, an unwelcome reunion, a matchup of the teams that tied for the most wins in the AL, and the 60-homer switch-hitting catcher. All four series begin Saturday. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

BBO--NLDS-BREWERS’ OFFENSE

DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE — Pitching generally has carried the Milwaukee Brewers as they’ve made their run of seven postseason appearances over the last eight years. This year, they might have the type of offense that can produce more playoff success. Milwaukee scored 806 runs in the regular season for its highest total since 1999. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 975 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT

BBO--NLDS-CUBS-BREWERS-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers already were fierce rivals even before Craig Counsell - the winningest manager in Brewers history - left for the Cubs after the 2023 season. Now the two NL Central foes will face off with an NL Championship Series berth at stake. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--COWBOYS-SCHOTTENHEIMER

DESCRIPTION: FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer is the head coach leading the Dallas Cowboys into New York nearly two decades after he was a hot coaching commodity for the Jets. Schottenheimer turned down chances to follow in the footsteps of his late father Marty Schottenheimer. He didn’t think he was ready. By Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-JONES’ BREAKOUT

DESCRIPTION: Mac Jones is becoming the latest quarterback to prove he was dumped too soon. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 1,015 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WNBA FINALS-THINGS TO KNOW

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there. Hammon actually played against a team coached by Tibbets’ father when she was in high school. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--F1-SINGAPORE GP PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: A look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix as the Formula 1 title fight continues. With coverage of both Friday practice sessions.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--VIKINGS-LONDON

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Vikings hold practice and press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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HKN--KRAKEN-LAMBERT

DESCRIPTION: Lane Lambert is on the verge of starting his second season as an NHL head coach. The Seattle Kraken, meanwhile, are on their third coach in five years as a franchise. Both sides are hopeful that this union will be the one that sticks in the Emerald City, and Lambert is optimistic the lessons he learned with the New York Islanders will bode well for him in his second go-around manning an NHL bench. By Andrew Destin. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--HAWKS-HEALTHY JOHNSON

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA — A healthy Jalen Johnson has returned from a shoulder injury that ended his 2024-25 season and is looking forward to elevating his game with some additions to the Atlanta Hawks. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Promoted Cologne heads to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga looking to build on a strong start to life back in the top flight.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--49ERS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The injury decimated San Francisco 49ers somehow pulled out another late win thanks to a gutsy performance from backup quarterback Brock Purdy and another late stand from Robert Saleh’s defense. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--SANDERSON FARMS

DESCRIPTION: JACKSON, Miss. — Sam Ryder, Danny Walker, Eric Cole and Garrick Higgo shared the lead going into the second round of the Sanderson Farms Championship. UPCOMING: 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 8:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WNBA COMMISSIONER

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Embattled WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks before Game 1 of the Finals days after she was called out by players for her lack of leadership. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. 650 words, photos by 9 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 9:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WNBA FINALS

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of their best-of-seven WNBA Finals. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game begins at 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 10:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: HONOLULU — Sponsor invite Youmin Hwang took a three-shot lead into the third round of the LOTTE Championship after shooting a course-record 62 on Thursday. UPCOMING: 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 11:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-WEST VIRGINIA-BYU

DESCRIPTION: PROVO, Utah — No. 23 BYU looks to remain undefeated when its hosts West Virginia. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Starts at 10:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 10/03/2025 11:59 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--49ERS-JONES

Mac Jones returns after 49ers QB appears to hurt his left knee against Rams

SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones was able to return after appearing to hurt his left knee in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones took a blind-side hit from Rams linebacker Byron Young on third-and-goal midway through the third quarter with the 49ers leading 17-7. He was already wearing a brace on the knee and grabbed at it while down on the turf. But after appearing to be in significant pain, Jones eventually popped back up and jogged off the field. He tested his mobility on the sideline and came back in following a touchdown drive by the Rams. The 49ers won 27-20 in overtime.

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BBO--YANKEES-SCHLITTLER

Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’

SUMMARY: Cam Schlittler has become an instant star for the New York Yankees, delivering a dominant performance against the rival Boston Red Sox in a playoff elimination game. The 24-year-old rookie pitched eight overpowering innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks as New York beat Boston 4-0, advancing to the Division Series against Toronto. Schlittler, who grew up a Red Sox fan in Massachusetts, prepared by speaking with Yankees great Andy Pettitte. Schlittler’s fastball reached 100 mph, and the right-hander struck out more batters than any other Yankees pitcher in a postseason debut. New York manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler’s fearless approach.

WORDS: 834 - MOVED: 10/03/2025 1:35 a.m. EDT

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FBN--49ERS-RAMS

Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory

SUMMARY: Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before San Francisco stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Mac Jones passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns for the 49ers, who won it in OT after a frantic fourth quarter featuring Piñeiro’s tiebreaking 59-yard field goal with 2:52 left, Williams’ subsequent goal-line fumble and Joshua Karty’s tying 48-yard field goal for the Rams with 2 seconds to play. Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams.

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BBO--RED SOX-YANKEES

Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox 4-0 to win Wild Card Series

SUMMARY: Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game. Taking his place in Yankees-Red Sox rivalry lore, the 24-year-old Schlittler overpowered Boston with 100 mph heat in his 15th major league start and pitched New York into a best-of-five Division Series against AL East champion Toronto beginning Saturday. The Yankees became the first team to lose the opener of a best-of-three Wild Card Series and come back to advance since Major League Baseball expanded the first round of the playoffs in 2022.

WORDS: 791 - MOVED: 10/03/2025 12:31 a.m. EDT

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BBO--PADRES ELIMINATED

Darvish exits early, bats go quiet as Padres get bounced from playoffs with Game 3 loss to Cubs

SUMMARY: Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bust. It all added up to the Padres getting knocked out of the playoffs yet again, this time courtesy of the Chicago Cubs. San Diego won 90 games and made the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons, only to bow out to the Cubs in the deciding Game 3 of their Wild Card Series with a 3-1 loss at raucous Wrigley Field on Thursday. The Padres have not made it past the NLCS during this recent run. San Diego captured the pennant in 1984 and 1998 but has never won the World Series.

WORDS: 715 - MOVED: 10/03/2025 12:10 a.m. EDT

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BBO--TIGERS-DINGLER

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

SUMMARY: Dillon Dingler grew up rooting for the Cleveland Guardians. But on Thursday, he sent them home. Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, the second-year catcher hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series. Dingler also threw out José Ramírez trying to steal second at a pivotal juncture, helping the Tigers reach the Division Series for the second consecutive season. Dingler was raised about 55 miles from Cleveland in Massillon, Ohio. Detroit manager A.J. Hinch praised Dingler’s stability and presence for the team. The Tigers now prepare to face Seattle in a best-of-five Division Series starting Saturday.

WORDS: 784 - MOVED: 10/02/2025 11:25 p.m. EDT

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BBO--CUBS-DEFENSE

Dansby Swanson leads stellar defensive performance for Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

SUMMARY: Dansby Swanson just kept making plays for the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series. Grounders up the middle and in the hole. Soft liners and popups. The shortstop, a two-time Gold Glove winner, was in the right place every time. With Swanson leading the way, Chicago turned in another sharp defensive performance while eliminating San Diego with a clinching 3-1 victory on Thursday. In a three-game series that had only 11 runs, the Cubs won with their gloves more than their bats.

WORDS: 625 - MOVED: 10/02/2025 10:59 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PADRES-CUBS

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers

SUMMARY: Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday. Backed by a raucous crowd of 40,895 at Wrigley Field, Chicago used its stellar defense to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2017. Michael Busch hit a solo homer, and Jameson Taillon pitched four shutout innings before manager Craig Counsell used five relievers to close it out. Next up for Chicago is a matchup with the NL Central champion Brewers in a compelling Division Series, beginning with Game 1 on Saturday in Milwaukee.

WORDS: 688 - MOVED: 10/02/2025 10:06 p.m. EDT

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BBO--BRAVES-MANAGER-ROSS

Former Braves catcher David Ross says a return to Atlanta as team’s next manager ‘would be amazing’

SUMMARY: Former Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs manager David Ross says he’s ready to manage again and said returning to the dugout with the Braves “would be amazing.” Even so, Ross declined to elaborate about his interest in the Braves in an interview with The Associated Press without knowing if he’ll be on the list of candidates to replace Brian Snitker. Ross, a native of Bainbridge, Georgia, was 262-284 in four seasons managing the Cubs from 2020-23. Snitker announced Wednesday he will not return after 10 seasons as the Braves’ manager. Ross played for the Braves from 2009-12.

WORDS: 472 - MOVED: 10/02/2025 8:33 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA FINALS PREVIEW

Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals

SUMMARY: Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges. The Aces narrowly defeated Seattle and Indiana, while the Mercury staged a comeback against Minnesota. The Finals, starting Friday, will be a best-of-seven series for the first time. Las Vegas aims for a third title in four years, while Phoenix seeks to tie the record for most championships. Despite regular-season results, both teams emphasize the unpredictability of playoff basketball. The Aces-Fever series drew record viewership, highlighting the growing interest in the league.

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GLF--RYDER CUP-REA APOLOGY

PGA president Don Rea finally apologizes for Bethpage Black behavior at Ryder Cup

SUMMARY: The PGA of America president has finally apologized for the unruly crowd behavior at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup. Don Rea Jr. has written a letter to the 30,000 golf professionals he was elected to serve. He says there’s no room for that kind of behavior in professional golf. It struck a different tone from his BBC interview Sunday morning at Bethpage Black. Rea said 50,000 fans are bound to get excited. He compared their behavior to what might be heard at a youth soccer game. He also suggested it was like that in 2023 in Rome.

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

Roma misses penalty 3 times in Europa League and Celtic denied by ‘baffling’ VAR decision

SUMMARY: Roma missed three attempts at an equalizing penalty before losing to Lille in the Europa League. The penalty had to be retaken twice because of encroachment but goalkeeper Berke Öze saved all three spot kicks. In another strange scene, Celtic had an equalizer ruled out for handball by VAR even though replays seemed to clearly show that Kelechi Iheanacho had scored the goal without any use of his arm. Nottingham Forest remained winless under Ange Postecoglou after a dispiriting loss to Danish club Midtjylland but Aston Villa captain John McGinn scored again in a 2-0 win over Feyenoord for the English team’s third straight victory in all competitions.

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OLY--SEMENYA-LEGAL CHALLENGE

Champion runner Caster Semenya ending legal fight against sex eligibility rules, lawyer tells AP

SUMMARY: Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending her seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field. Her lawyers told The Associated Press on Thursday that they would not continue the case despite winning a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights in July that appeared to have reignited Semenya’s appeal. The South African first launched her case against the rules that barred her from competing at international events because of her high natural testosterone levels in 2018. She took her case to sports’ highest court, the Swiss supreme court and Europe’s top rights court. The contentious rules have remained in place and were recently made stricter.

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SOC--FIFA-ISRAEL

FIFA’s Infantino urges soccer to promote peace and takes no action against Israel

SUMMARY: FIFA has faced growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from soccer but its president Gianni Infantino says it must promote peace and unity. Infantino also notes after a meeting of FIFA’s ruling council that it could not solve political issues. It’s been a febrile period for soccer politics before 2026 World Cup qualifying games for Israel resume next week. European soccer leaders recently made their strongest push against Israeli teams during the two-year conflict in Gaza. UEFA did not ask its executive committee to vote on suspending Israel.

WORDS: 625 - MOVED: 10/02/2025 3:58 p.m. EDT

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BBO--NLDS-DODGERS-OHTANI

Shohei Ohtani to make postseason pitching debut for Dodgers in Game 1 of NLDS

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani is set to make his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will start against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The Dodgers open the best-of-five series on Saturday in Philadelphia. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani as the starter after the Dodgers completed a sweep in the NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. Ohtani didn’t pitch last season due to elbow surgery. He finished this regular season with a career-high 55 home runs. Ohtani never made the playoffs during his six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

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FBN--LONDON-GOODELL

NFL to launch professional flag football leagues ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

SUMMARY: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league plans to launch women’s and men’s professional flag football leagues “in the next couple of years.” The timeline outlined by Goodell at the Leaders in Sport conference in London would see the leagues created ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will feature flag football for the first time. The league has prioritized flag football as a way to attract young fans, both male and female. Goodell says “the demand is there. We’re seeing colleges in the states and universities internationally also that want to make it a part of their program.”

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BKL--FEVER-CLARK

Caitlin Clark says Collier made ‘valid’ points and Commissioner Engelbert hasn’t contacted her

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark says WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t reached out to her in the aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s statement about an alleged private conversation in which the league’s leader made comments about Clark. The Indiana Fever guard spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since the league’s All-Star Game in July. Clark said Minnesota Lynx star Collier made valid points in her lengthy statement that criticized league officials, particularly Engelbert, for what Collier portrayed as a lack of accountability and care for WNBA players.

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BKN--KNICKS-HART EJECTION

Josh Hart ejected from Knicks’ preseason game after slipping to court and throwing ball

SUMMARY: Knicks forward Josh Hart was ejected from the opening game of the preseason after slipping to the court and then throwing the ball when a Philadelphia player tried to take it from him while he was on his back. Hart had grabbed a defensive rebound early in the second quarter and was dribbling the ball upcourt when he fell in front of the 76ers bench. Philadelphia’s Kennedy Chandler tried to steal the ball, and Hart turned away to protect it and threw it toward the other end of the court. Hart got up and limped off the court with what appeared to be a lower back injury.

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FBN--RAVENS-INJURIES

Still no Lamar Jackson, but Nate Wiggins and Ronnie Stanley return to practice for the Ravens

SUMMARY: Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Nate Wiggins were back at practice for the Baltimore Ravens, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson and safety Kyle Hamilton were absent during the portion open to reporters. Hamilton did not seem injured during last weekend’s loss at Kansas City, but he showed up on Wednesday’s injury report as limited in that day’s practice because of a groin issue. He was not on the field early in Thursday’s session. Neither were linebacker Roquan Smith and cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The returns of Stanley and Wiggins were encouraging, however, for a depleted Baltimore team that needs all the healthy players it can find this weekend against Houston.

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BBO--MANAGER OPENINGS

Ranking baseball’s managerial openings, from the Braves to the Rockies

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FBN--LONDON-HASLAMS

London is a long way from Cleveland to play a home game, Browns co-owner says

SUMMARY: Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam says it’s a bit of a burden to play a game in London. The NFL is staging a record-high seven games abroad this season, including the Browns against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the English capital. Haslam said at a sports conference: “If the commissioner was sitting here, I’d tell him, I would much rather play at home in Cleveland than travel all the way over to London.” He added, “we’re team players. We want to do everything we can to boost the league.” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell actually had sat at the same stage earlier in the day and reiterated the league’s plans to eventually hold 16 games internationally each season.

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