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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL
FORMATS: Text, Alternate Headlines, Photo, DigitalPlans
1. WITH: FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL
2. DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its latest Top 25 college football poll at 2 p.m. Eastern. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 500 words, file photos.
3. UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT
4. WITH: FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL-THE LATEST
5. DESCRIPTION: Tidbits and highlights from the latest Top 25 college football poll released at 2 p.m. Eastern.
6. UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT
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FBN--BUCCANEERS-LIONS-QBS
DESCRIPTION: TAMPA, Fla. — Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield were picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft two years apart. Both had postseason success with their teams, got traded and revived their careers in new cities. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBN--EAGLES-VIKINGS
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game is underway.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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FBN--PANTHERS-JETS
DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Carolina Panthers (3-3) face the New York Jets (0-6) coming off a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys, led by Rico Dowdle who set a franchise record with 473 yards from scrimmage in the past two games. The Jets hope to avoid starting 0-7 for the third time in franchise history with Aaron Glenn still looking for his first victory as New York’s coach. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game is underway.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX
DESCRIPTION: AUSTIN, Texas — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen starts from pole position for the United States Grand Prix ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri starts sixth. By Jim Vertuno. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Race starts at 3 p.m EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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CAR--NASCAR-TALLADEGA
DESCRIPTION: TALLADEGA, Ala. — Three spots remain up for grabs in NASCAR’s championship finale as the series rolls into Talladega Superspeedway for the middle race of the third round of the playoffs. Hendrick Motorsports drivers William Byron and Chase Elliott are below the elimination line, as are Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney. The Penske duo has won the last three Cup titles. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Race starts at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBN--COLTS-CHARGERS
DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Indianapolis Colts visit the Los Angeles Chargers in a clash of division leaders. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 4:05 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 7:35 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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FBN--FALCONS-49ERS
DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Atlanta Falcons play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 700 words, more on merit, photos. Game starts at 8:20 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 8:20 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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BBO--POSTSEASON
FORMATS: Text
7. WITH: BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW
8. DESCRIPTION: A lookahead to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ attempt to become the first repeat World Series champion in a quarter-century. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. Will move only if Seattle wins Sunday, 700 words, photos.
9. ON MERITS: By 10/19/2025 11:03 p.m. EDT
10. WITH: BBO--ALCS
11. DESCRIPTION: TORONTO -- The Seattle Mariners try to advance to their first World Series when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos, sidebars on merit. Game starts at 8:03 p.m. EDT.
12. UPCOMING: By 10/19/2025 11:33 p.m. EDT
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FBC--FLORIDA-NAPIER FIRED
Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record
SUMMARY: Florida fired coach Billy Napier a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the move following a 23-21 victory that looked like it was going to be gut-wrenching loss until defensive tackle Michai Boireau picked off a pass with 21 seconds remaining. Even so, the home crowd booed Napier as he sprinted off the field. Napier went 22-23 in four seasons at Florida, including 12-16 in SEC play. He was 5-17 against ranked opponents, including 0-14 away from home.
WORDS: 259 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 1:50 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.
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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP
Manchester United beats Liverpool 2-1 with Maguire’s late goal in big boost for Amorim
SUMMARY: After nine painful years and at the 11th time of asking Manchester United has ended its Anfield hoodoo with a 2-1 win against Premier League defending champion Liverpool. Harry Maguire’s header in the 84th minute sealed one of United’s most significant wins under coach Ruben Amorim and consigned Liverpool to a fourth straight defeat in all competitions. The frustration of many miserable experiences on Merseyside appeared to pour out of Maguire as he celebrated in front of United fans. Liverpool looked like salvaging a draw when Cody Gakpo equalized in the 78th after United had led from Bryan Mbeumo’s goal in the second minute. Also Sunday, Emi Buendia’s curling shot sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Aston Villa against Tottenham.
WORDS: 292 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 1:48 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:e65d96fb001e3034dcca76b94ccc4baf&mediaType=text
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FBN--STROUD AND SMITH-NJIGBA
Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit Seahawks
SUMMARY: When the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.J. Stroud. “The first day of practice, he one-handed a pass and I was like: ‘This dude’s for real,’” Stroud recalled this week. “Ever since then, he’s one of the best I’ve ever played with, if not the best.” This week Stroud and Smith-Njigba will play against each other for the first time in the NFL when the Houston Texans visit the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Though they won’t be on the field at the same time, they’re looking forward to seeing who comes out of the game with bragging rights.
WORDS: 893 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 1:18 p.m. EDT
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FBN--RAMS-JAGUARS
Matthew Stafford throws 5 TD passes as Rams rout Jaguars 35-7 at rainy Wembley
SUMMARY: Matthew Stafford threw three of his five touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Puka Nacua-less Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-7 at Wembley Stadium. Stafford who has thrown 12 touchdowns with no interceptions in his past four games also connected with rookie receiver Konata Mumpfield and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson in the London rout. The Rams (5-2) are off to their best start since their Super Bowl-winning season in 2021. Star receiver Nacua missed the game with an ankle injury. The only highlight for the Jaguars was rookie Travis Hunter getting his first NFL touchdown. It made the score 28-7 in the fourth quarter.
WORDS: 550 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 1:12 p.m. EDT
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BKN--ROCKETS-DURANT
Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season, AP source says
SUMMARY: Kevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season. The deal, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by an AP source, includes a second-year option for Durant. The extension could be worth $90 million, pushing his on-court earnings close to $600 million. Durant, a 15-time All-Star, chose a smaller extension to give the Rockets flexibility for future deals. He joined the Rockets this summer, returning to Texas where he played college basketball. Durant is eighth on the NBA all-time scoring list.
WORDS: 559 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 12:34 p.m. EDT
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FBC--T25-POLL PREVIEW
Shuffle in store for AP Top 25 after four top 10 teams falter
SUMMARY: The AP Top 25 college football rankings are set for a shake-up after a wild weekend. Four top-10 teams lost, including No. 2 Miami, which fell to unranked Louisville on Friday. By Saturday night, No. 5 Ole Miss, No. 7 Texas Tech, and No. 10 LSU had also lost. Nine ranked teams lost overall, with four falling to unranked opponents. No. 17 Vanderbilt, No. 12 Georgia Tech, and No. 3 Indiana are expected to rise in the rankings. Meanwhile, Louisville and Tulane are knocking on the door for their first rankings of the season.
WORDS: 692 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 11:17 a.m. EDT
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GLF--INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP
Fleetwood’s best year keeps getting better with rally to win India Championship
SUMMARY: Tommy Fleetwood has gone from someone who couldn’t seem to win to a player who can’t seem to lose. He rallied with a 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and defeat Keita Nakajima in the India Championship. Fleetwood now has three big wins in the last three months. He captured the FedEx Cup with his first title on U.S. soil in August. He was the leading points-earner in a Team Europe victory at the Ryder Cup. And now he has his first European Tour win of the year. This makes him eligible for the season-ending events on tour.
WORDS: 484 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 10:53 a.m. EDT
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FBC--CFP-MIAMI STADIUM
Miami’s possible College Football Playoff schedule may clash with La Liga match at Hard Rock Stadium
SUMMARY: A potential stadium conflict could arise if the Miami Hurricanes host a first-round College Football Playoff game. A Spanish league soccer match is scheduled at Hard Rock Stadium during the same period. La Liga plans to have Barcelona and Villarreal play in Miami Gardens on Dec. 20. The CFP schedule includes a game on Dec. 19 and three on Dec. 20. Miami’s athletic director, Dan Radakovich, said Friday that talks are ongoing to find a solution. ESPN reported Sunday that College Football Playoff officials are also involved in trying to figure out what may have to happen.
WORDS: 543 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 10:41 a.m. EDT
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FIG--GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE
Ilia Malinin wins opening figure skating Grand Prix by vast 40-point margin
SUMMARY: Ilia Malinin has showed just how far ahead of his figure skating rivals he is in the run-up to the Winter Olympics. He says he still has a “lot more” room to improve. The world champion from the United States swept to victory at the opening Grand Prix of the season by an almost-unheard of 40-point margin. Malinin scored 321, Adam Siao Him Fa was second on 280.95 and Nika Egadze of Georgia was a distant third on 259.41. France’s Olympic ice dance champion Guillaume Cizeron and his new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry won their first Grand Prix competition together.
WORDS: 417 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 9:50 a.m. EDT
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US--ROWING REPRESENTATION
South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access
SUMMARY: Five athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color. The event is part of a multinational effort to expand access to one of the most exclusive, elite sports. In recent years, diversity initiatives have expanded in rowing. The first all-Black women’s 8+ from the U.S. competed at the Charles in 2022. Lwazi-Tsebo Zwane, a 23-year-old from Germiston, South Africa, said he and his boatmates feel very aware of the fact that they are role models for younger rowers.
WORDS: 1124 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 8:05 a.m. EDT
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GLF--LPGA SOUTH KOREA
Sei Young Kim wins LPGA South Korea by 4 strokes to end 5-year drought
SUMMARY: Sei Young Kim has claimed her 13th career title at the BMW Ladies Championship. She carded a final round 67 on Sunday to secure a four-stroke victory. This win ends a five-year drought since her last tournament victory in 2020. Kim finished with a four-round total of 24-under-264 at Pine Beach Golf Links in Korea. Her closest rival, Nasa Hataoka, also shot a final round 67 to finish at 20-under 268. Celine Boutier and Kim A-lim shared third place. Defending champion Hannah Green finished in a tie for fifth. The LPGA Tour continues with the International Crown next week before events in Malaysia and Japan.
WORDS: 299 - MOVED: 10/19/2025 3:41 a.m. EDT
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BKC--PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA
The Associated Press releases its preseason All-America men’s basketball team. By John Marshall.
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FBN--TEXANS-SEAHAWKS. Game starts at 10 p.m. EDT.
