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FBC--T25-BYU-TEXAS TECH PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: No. 8 and still undefeated BYU plays at No. 9 Texas Tech in a matchup with Big 12 and College Football Playoff implications.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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BKL--WINGS-FERNANDEZ
DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — The Dallas Wings introduce new coach Jose Fernandez, who takes over a 10-win team that has Paige Bueckers, the WNBA rookie of the year after being the No. 1 overall draft pick last April. By Stephen Hawkins. 500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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BKC--INTERNATIONAL INFLUX
DESCRIPTION: There’s an influx of international prospects entering college basketball this season, many having played professionally, coming at the dawn of the revenue-sharing era. It’s offered a widening talent pool for college coaches when it comes to looking for roster help. By Aaron Beard. 800 words and photos by 4 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text
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US SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS
DESCRIPTION: Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is among several men being arraigned Thursday in Brooklyn in connection with two alleged gambling operations, one involving leaked inside information about NBA athletes and the other rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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GLF--WWT CHAMPIONSHIP
DESCRIPTION: LOS CABOS, Mexico -- U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun and Ryder Cup teammate Ben Griffin lead the field as the World Wide Technology Championship begins on the southern tip of Baja California. Upcoming: 500 words.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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HKW--RIVALRY SERIES
DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND -- Laila Edwards enjoys her homecoming in Cleveland on Thursday night, when the U.S. women’s national hockey team opens its four-game pre-Olympic Rivalry Series against Canada. Edwards, a budding star who has made the switch from forward to defense, is from Cleveland Heights and is in her senior year at Wisconsin. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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FBN--RAIDERS-BRONCOS
DESCRIPTION: Las Vegas Raiders plays Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. 300 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/06/2025 8:15 p.m. EST, Text, Photo
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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BBO--PADRES-STAMMEN
San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as manager
SUMMARY: The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager. Stammen got a three-year contract Thursday to begin his first managerial job at any level of the sport. The longtime right-handed reliever retired from his playing career with the Padres in August 2023, and he spent last season as an assistant to the major league coaching staff and the baseball operations department headed by general manager A.J. Preller. The 41-year-old Stammen replaces Mike Shildt, who retired Oct. 13 after just two seasons in charge.
WORDS: 603 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 1:25 p.m. EST
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FBN--OBIT-KNEELAND
Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say
SUMMARY: Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. Frisco police say they are investigating the possible suicide. They say Kneeland didn’t stop for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in a chase that was joined by Frisco police. Authorities lost sight of the vehicle before locating it minutes later. During the search after Kneeland fled, officers received word that Kneeland had shown suicidal indications. He was found dead early of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday morning.
WORDS: 670 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 12:55 p.m. EST
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BOX--SHIELDS FUTURE
Women’s boxing champ Claressa Shields signs $8 million promotional deal, plans ring return in 2026
SUMMARY: Claressa Shields has signed a multi-fight deal that will pay her a minimum of $8 million. The undisputed women’s heavyweight boxing champion plans to return to the ring in early 2026. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-division champion as a professional, last fought in July when she beat Lani Daniels in Detroit to defend her heavyweight belts. There were no set number fights in the deal announced Thursday with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions. The 30-year-old Shields has held titles from the 154-pound limit through heavyweight and is the only fighter to hold all four major world titles in three different weight classes simultaneously.
WORDS: 246 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 12:29 p.m. EST
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BKN--HEAT-SPOELSTRA-FIRE
Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
SUMMARY: A home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has been heavily damaged by a massive fire. Miami-Dade County fire officials say the blaze was reported early Thursday morning. Spoelstra was not at home when the fire broke out. He and the Heat played in Denver on Wednesday night and their flight back to Miami landed at 5:11 a.m. Spoelstra arrived at the home shortly after with fire crews working to contain the blaze. Smoke was still visible around 8 a.m. but most of the fire appeared to be contained.
WORDS: 398 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 12:19 p.m. EST
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AF--MOROCCO SOCCER
FIFA co-workers break Guinness World Record for most multinational soccer game
SUMMARY: FIFA staff have set a new Guinness World Record for bringing together players from the greatest number of nationalities ever to share the same field. The match, organized in Morocco, featured FIFA employees from 69 countries, each taking the field and playing at least 10 minutes. Players said the game, which included a carousel of substitutions, captured the spirit of soccer, that it belongs to everyone everywhere. FIFA has more than 200 countries as members and distributes funds to federations throughout the world.
WORDS: 257 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 12:17 p.m. EST
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BKN--LAKERS-JAMES INJURED
LeBron James ready for contact basketball activity as he works toward season debut for Lakers
SUMMARY: LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, and he will be re-evaluated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ team physician in one to two weeks as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. James has yet to play this season or practice with the Lakers after being shut down early in training camp because of sciatica. The next step in his recovery is five-on-five basketball work in practice, but it’s unclear when that could begin because the Lakers are headed out on a five-game road trip. The Lakers have played remarkably well in James’ absence, stoking fans’ excitement about being a possible contender.
WORDS: 344 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 12:12 p.m. EST
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FBC--COLLEGE FOOTBALL-BUYOUTS
Coach buyouts piling up past $150 million, raising questions about whether the frenzy is sustainable
SUMMARY: Just three weeks into the season, UCLA’s DeShaun Foster and Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry lost their jobs. Since then, more coaches have been fired, including high-profile names like James Franklin and Mike Gundy. By Week 10, buyout totals for coaches have reached around $185 million. This raises questions about whether athletic departments can continue to spend their way out of problems. Experts say the cycle of firing and rehiring is unlikely to stop. Schools may need to consider shorter contracts and more performance-based incentives to manage costs better.
WORDS: 1019 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 11:22 a.m. EST
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CAR--F1-BRAZILIAN GP
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battle for F1 title as Max Verstappen closes in
SUMMARY: The Formula 1 driver championship battle heads to Brazil this week with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting for the top spot. Norris reclaimed the lead over Piastri with a win at the Mexican Grand Prix two weeks ago. However, four-time champion Max Verstappen is closing in, cutting a 104-point deficit to only 36 points over the last five races. McLaren CEO Zak Brown insists he won’t favor either driver, allowing them to race freely. With five events left, Verstappen needs to outscore both McLaren drivers by an average of nine points per race to win a fifth consecutive title.
WORDS: 811 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 11:14 a.m. EST
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ENT--MUSIC-NFL-SPAIN HALFTIME SHOW
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first-ever game in Spain
SUMMARY: The NFL’s first game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee performing at halftime. The league on Thursday announced the halftime performance for when the Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 16 at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This marks Daddy Yankee’s return to the stage after retirement and his first live performance with Bizarrap. They will debut a new collaboration during the show. The event is part of the NFL’s effort to spotlight Latin artists and expand its global cultural footprint. Pregame performances will include national anthems by the Madrid Marine Infantry Group Band and vocalist Karina Pasian.
WORDS: 302 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 11:04 a.m. EST
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US--DIVISION III TRANSFERS
Pilot program allows some Division III athletes to compete for schools they no longer attend
SUMMARY: Cora Anderson and Madison DeCleene spent their first two years at Division III St. Norbert College believing their academic pursuits would force them to end their athletic careers earlier than they wanted. An NCAA pilot program gives Division III athletes a chance to continue competing for their original school after transferring if their new school doesn’t sponsor varsity athletics. The pilot is tiny, with only three athletes, but it will be studied by the NCAA.
WORDS: 953 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 10:55 a.m. EST
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BKW--WOMEN’S POLL AT 50-THE FOUNDER
Mel Greenberg marks 50 years since starting women’s basketball poll
SUMMARY: Mel Greenberg started the women’s basketball poll 50 years ago at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Initially skeptical due to the lack of information, he pushed forward with determination. He needed approval from the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, which was initially hesitant. After gaining support from coaches, Greenberg set up a network for voting. The first poll was published in 1976, and two years later, it was distributed by The Associated Press. Coaches voted until 1994, when journalists took over. Greenberg, known as the “Guru,” retired in 2010 but still updates his poll database weekly.
WORDS: 837 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 6:00 a.m. EST
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MOVING TOMORROW
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FBC--TRADITION GLIMPSE-STADIUM ANTHEMS
Pep bands and fight songs are a big part of college football’s rich tradition, but now fans at some of the sport’s most prominent teams have embraced a new way of singing along. Songs like “Jump Around” at Wisconsin, “Mr. Brightside” at Michigan and “Dixieland Delight” at Alabama have turned into stadium anthems, making their own contributions to the in-game atmosphere. By Noah Trister.
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FBN--COLTS-BERLIN
BERLIN — The Indianapolis Colts hold practice and talk to the media after arriving in Berlin for their game against the Atlanta Falcons. By Ken Maguire.
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