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FBN--INSIDE THE NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION: When Tennessee used the No. 1 overall draft pick on quarterback Cam Ward, the plan was for a long-term pairing with head coach Brian Callahan to bring success to the Titans. The marriage didn’t even last a full season with Callahan fired after six games in a move that maybe should have been predictable based on recent history. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 1000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--POSTSEASON

FORMATS: Text

1. WITH: BBO--ALCS-MARINERS-NAYLOR

2. DESCRIPTION: Josh Naylor is a proud Canadian, but this week, he’s helping the Seattle Mariners try to end the season of Canada’s beloved Toronto Blue Jays. By Ian Harrison. Upcoming: 600 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: BBO--NLCS-BREWERS-DODGERS PREVIEW

5. DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — After staggering the Milwaukee Brewers with the 1-2 punch of Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, here come Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who own a commanding 2-0 lead in their NL Championship Series. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 9:00 p.m. EDT

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FBC--WHAT TO WATCH

DESCRIPTION: College football fans have a packed weekend with a season-high five Top 25 matchups on Saturday, topped by No. 5 Mississippi at No. 9 Georgia. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC--AP MIDSEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

DESCRIPTION: The AP releases its Midseason All-America college football team. By Eric Olson. 500 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--NBA DIVISION PREVIEWS

FORMATS: Photo, Text

7. WITH: BKN--NBA DIVISION PREVIEWS

8. DESCRIPTION: Previews for the six NBA divisions: Atlantic Division; Central Division; Southeast Division; Northwest Division; Pacific Division; Southwest Division.

9. UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: BKN--ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW

11. DESCRIPTION: The New York Knicks appear to be the best team in the Atlantic Division, where Boston has lost too many players after ruling the division for the last four years. The Knicks haven’t won the division since 2012-13. By Brian Mahoney. 800 words, photos.

12. UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-NOTRE DAME-HOLD THE LINE

DESCRIPTION: SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- No. 13 Notre Dame is trying to plug a big hole on its offensive line after starting center Ashton Craig suffered a season-ending injury in last weekend’s victory. Next up could be either Joe Otting, a second-year player, or Cam Herron, a true freshman. And it all comes in a crucial contest against No. 20 Southern California, a game that could put the Fighting Irish back in the playoff debated. UPCOMING: 550 words, with photos by 1 p.m. ET

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

DESCRIPTION: AP College Football Writer Eric Olson makes his picks for Week 8 games involving Top 25 teams. 800 words, photos..

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBC-T25-CINCINNATI-TURNAROUND

DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Bearcats are finally making some noise in the Big 12. The Bearcats are ranked 24th, the first time in nearly three years it is in the Top 25 and are tied for the conference lead. By Joe Reedy. 600 words, file photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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OLY--FIG-GRAND PRIX PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The quest for figure skating gold at the Milano-Cortina Olympics in February begins this week in Angers, Francer, with the first event of the Grand Prix season. Among those in the field is Ilia Malinin, the American world champion, and the heavy favorite to deliver the U.S. its second consecutive Olympic gold medal. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 3 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 3:44 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--ACC-MIDSEASON AWARDS

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA -- No. 18 Virginia is tied for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference after winning its first three ACC games, making coach Tony Elliott and the Cavaliers popular in The Associated Press ACC midseason awards. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--SEC-MIDSEASON AWARDS

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA -- It’s not easy to stand out in the Southeastern Conference’s crowd of 10 AP Top 25 teams. Coach Clark Lea and Vanderbilt are pulling off the feat with the Commodores’ strong midseason showing as Vanderbilt the honor of the most surprising team and Lea the top coach to headline the list of honorees in The Associated Press’ midseason report for the SEC. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--BOARD OF GOVERNORS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is set to speak to reporters after the Board of Governors holds its annual October meeting. Story on merit.

ON MERITS: By 10/15/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-TENNESSEE-AGUILAR

DESCRIPTION: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Joey Aguilar stayed on the ground after a long run with Tennessee fans holding their breath until he sat up, then they started chanting “Joey, Joey.” The quarterback who came through the transfer portal from Appalachian State via a short detour to UCLA has been everything the Vols could’ve wanted. He is a big reason Tennessee is ranked No. 11 going into Saturday’s showdown with sixth-ranked Alabama and its Heisman-hopeful QB Ty Simpson. By Al Lesar. 625 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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FBN--RAIDERS-PASS RUSH

DESCRIPTION: HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders pressured the quarterback in their victory over the Tennessee Titans more than they have all season and succeeded. Was that a specific strategy for that game or was it a sign of what’s to come? By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--ENGLAND-TACTICAL TRENDS

DESCRIPTION: Premier League teams have gone back to basics in what has been almost a tactical revolution in the search for marginal gains. It includes rugby-style kickoffs, the increased use of long throw-ins, the return of the big No. 9 and a reliance on set-pieces. By Steve Douglas. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 10/15/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--NLCS-DODGERS-BREWERS-HERNÁNDEZ

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández says ‘nobody to blame but myself’ for his role in weird NLCS double play

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández says he watched a replay of that bizarre double play in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series only one time as the clip went viral across social media. The Dodgers won 2-1 despite running into an unsual 8-6-2 double play. Hernández said “there’s nobody to blame but myself” for his baserunning mistake. Hernández was on third when Max Muncy hit a drive that popped out of center fielder Sal Frelick’s glove and hit the wall before Frelick caught it. The Brewers forced out Hernández at home plate.

WORDS: 657 - MOVED: 10/15/2025 1:44 a.m. EDT

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BBO--NLCS-DODGERS-MUNCY

Max Muncy sets Dodgers record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy set a franchise record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Muncy’s 412-foot drive over the center-field wall in the sixth inning broke the Dodgers mark he had shared with Justin Turner and Corey Seager. The solo shot off Freddy Peralta extended Los Angeles’ lead to 3-1 in Muncy’s 70th postseason game with the Dodgers.

WORDS: 463 - MOVED: 10/15/2025 1:27 a.m. EDT

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BBO--NLCS-SLUMPING BREWERS

Slumping Brewers must improve their approach at the plate to have any hope of coming back in NLCS

SUMMARY: The Milwaukee Brewers are making the types of mistakes at the plate that they avoided while producing the best regular-season record in the major leagues. No wonder they’re leaving home facing a 2-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. The Brewers ranked second in the majors in on-base percentage and third in runs and batting average while posting a franchise-best 97-65 regular-season record. But they’ve totaled just five hits through the first two games of this series and mustered only one run in each of them.

WORDS: 769 - MOVED: 10/15/2025 1:18 a.m. EDT

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BBO--NLCS-DODGERS-BREWERS

Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

SUMMARY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to extend their lead in the National League Championship Series. Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer to help the Dodgers leave Milwaukee with a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series, which shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday. Muncy’s homer was the 14th of his postseason career, breaking the Dodgers record he had shared with Corey Seager and Justin Turner. Yamamoto allowed a home run to Jackson Chourio on the first of his 111 pitches but shut down the Brewers the rest of the way for his first complete game in two major league seasons.

WORDS: 1056 - MOVED: 10/15/2025 12:54 a.m. EDT

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ENT--ANGEL REESE-VICTORIA’S-SECRET

Angel Reese to be first pro athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here’s how to watch

SUMMARY: Angel Reese is taking her game from the court to the catwalk and making history along the way. The Chicago Sky forward is expected to become the first professional athlete ever to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday. She will join the brand’s high-profile “Wings Reveal” lineup in New York. Reese, 22, will don the signature angel wings that have defined the show for decades. She is a former LSU national champion and NCAA Tournament most outstanding player. Reese has become one of the most visible figures in women’s sports, bridging the gap between sports, fashion, and pop culture.

WORDS: 210 - MOVED: 10/15/2025 12:04 a.m. EDT

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BBO--ALCS-BLUE JAYS-MARINERS

Mariners find themselves in ALCS driver’s seat against Blue Jays, eyeing first World Series berth

SUMMARY: After winning twice on the road, the Seattle Mariners hold a 2-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series. But manager Dan Wilson and his players know there’s much more work to be done. That starts with Game 3 on Wednesday in Seattle, where the Mariners can clinch their first AL pennant by winning two of three potential home games. Seattle is the only major league team that’s never reached the World Series.

WORDS: 717 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 10:43 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ITALY-ISRAEL

Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy’s win over Israel in World Cup qualifying

SUMMARY: The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel has taken place amid a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof. Italy won 3-0 in a game that had soccer and security authorities had placed in the highest risk category despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza. There were skirmishes between protesters and police nearby on the streets of Udine at a pro-Palestinian demonstration before the match but no disruptions during the game at the venue. The Israel team bus was escorted to the stadium by 13 police vehicles, including some from the special forces.

WORDS: 684 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 10:21 p.m. EDT

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BKN--MAVERICKS-KIDD CONTRACT

Dallas Mavericks give coach Jason Kidd another multiyear contract extension

SUMMARY: The Dallas Mavericks have again extended the contract of coach Jason Kidd. The team announced a multiyear extension Tuesday night without revealing the length or other details of the deal. Kidd is going into his fifth season as their head coach. He led them to the NBA Finals as a coach two seasons ago, and a championship as their point guard in 2011. His first multiyear extension came in the middle of the 2024 playoffs, when Dallas lost to Boston in the NBA Finals. He has a 179-149 record with the Mavericks.

WORDS: 353 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 9:06 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-WORLD CUP

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is threatening to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston. He suggested Tuesday that parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest. The city is set to stage seven matches as the U.S. cohosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. It wasn’t immediately clear what unrest Trump was referring to, but earlier this month there were multiple arrests in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that turned violent on Boston Common. World Cup host sites aren’t up to Trump but are contracted with FIFA, which would face significant logistical and legal issues if it made changes now.

WORDS: 474 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 8:53 p.m. EDT

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US--SKAGGS DEATH-TRIAL

LA Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Skaggs’ overdose death, lawyer says

SUMMARY: A lawyer for the family of Tyler Skaggs says the Los Angeles Angels should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of the star pitcher. The team’s attorney, however, said they were not aware of drug use by Skaggs or they would have done something to help. The comments came in opening statements Tuesday in the trial for a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Skaggs’ family. Plaintiffs’ attorney Shawn Holley told jurors that Angels officials knew communications director Eric Kay was supplying drugs to Skaggs and other players. The Angels argue Skaggs’ actions were his own and not preventable by the MLB team. The trial could include testimony from players like Mike Trout and Wade Miley.

WORDS: 777 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 6:38 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-EUROPEAN QUALIFYING ROUNDUP

England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot

SUMMARY: England has become the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia to top its group, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half, and will be appearing at an eighth straight World Cup. Portugal looked set to join the English in next year’s tournament in North America after two goals from the 40-year-old Ronaldo established a 2-1 lead over Hungary in Lisbon. A win would have guaranteed Portugal a first-place finish but Dominik Szoboszlai made it 2-2 in the first minute of added-on time.

WORDS: 854 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 6:25 p.m. EDT

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BKC--SEC-CALIPARI-NIL

Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach

SUMMARY: Arkansas coach John Calipari is speaking out against the current name, image and likeness era in college sports, saying he refuses to become a “transactional” coach. Speaking at SEC basketball media days, Calipari emphasized the importance of being transformational rather than paying players to perform. He acknowledges the changes in college athletics, including softened transfer guidelines and the ability for students to profit from their celebrity.

WORDS: 600 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 6:12 p.m. EDT

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BKO--USA BASKETBALL-SPOELSTRA

Miami’s Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be ‘honor of a lifetime’

SUMMARY: USA Basketball has announced Erik Spoelstra as the new coach for the men’s team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Spoelstra, the Miami Heat’s longtime coach, takes over from Steve Kerr, who led the team to gold in Paris in 2024. Spoelstra expressed his excitement, telling The Associated Press that getting the job is the honor of a lifetime. Grant Hill, USA Basketball’s managing director, praised Spoelstra as an outstanding coach and colleague. Spoelstra, who was part of Kerr’s staff, will be the third coach to lead the U.S. men in a home Olympics.

WORDS: 922 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 4:01 p.m. EDT

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS

NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks

SUMMARY: The NFL is more wide open than it’s been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins. The Bills and Eagles have gone from 4-0 to losing two straight. The Chiefs just evened their record at the expense of the Lions. The Steelers are quietly 4-1. The Packers have looked shaky since a 2-0 start. The banged-up 49ers along with the Seahawks, Rams, Lions, Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, Broncos are 4-2. The Falcons, Vikings and Bears are 3-2. The Commanders, who reached the NFC title game last season, fell to 3-3.

WORDS: 863 - MOVED: 10/14/2025 3:32 p.m. EDT

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