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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-MENTAL HEALTH

DESCRIPTION: It’s OK to not be OK. Every conversation about mental health includes that important statement and a message that tough times don’t last, things will get better and help is available.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--FALCONS-BERLIN

DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Falcons hold practice and talk to the media after arriving in Berlin for their game against the Indianapolis Colts. By Ken Maguire. Upcoming: 500 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 8:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--TRADITION GLIMPSE-STADIUM ANTHEMS

DESCRIPTION: 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.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 10:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text, Video

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HKN--SURPRISING PENGUINS

DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ slow rebuild appears to be picking up steam. First-year coach Dan Muse’s energy and the arrival of youngsters like 18-year-old forward Ben Kindel have given Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and company a boost. Crosby and Malkin are near the league lead in scoring after the season’s first month, and the Penguins are tied with New Jersey for the early Metropolitan Division lead. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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US FBN ANTONIO BROWN SHOOTING

DESCRIPTION: Former NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge following shooting in May.

SENT: UPDATES UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 12:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text, Video

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FBN--COLTS-BERLIN

DESCRIPTION: The Indianapolis Colts hold practice and talk to the media after arriving in Berlin for their game against the Atlanta Falcons. By Ken Maguire. Upcoming: 500 words; photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 2:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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GLF--WWT CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: LOS CABOS, Mexico -- Nick Dunlap and Sami Valimaki shared a three-shot lead going into the second round of the World Wide Technology Championship. Both tied the course record of 61 in the opening round. Upcoming: 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--LPGA JAPAN

DESCRIPTION: First-round play from the Japan LPGA tournament, the final tournament of five weeks on the LPGA’s Asian swing.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 5:00 a.m. EST, Text

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FBN--RAIDERS-BRONCOS

Broncos’ defense shines in 10-7 squeaker over Raiders despite offensive and special teams struggles

SUMMARY: Denver’s defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Broncos sacked Geno Smith six times to make up for their spotty performances on offense and special teams. They barely outplayed the Raiders, who just traded away top receiver Jakobi Meyers. Wil Lutz’s 32-yard field goal in the third quarter broke a 7-7 tie. After Daniel Carlson missed a 48-yarder to tie it, the Broncos chewed up the rest of the clock with a methodical drive. The game was a flag-fest with neither team able to find an offensive rhythm.

WORDS: 960 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 12:43 a.m. EST

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BKC--T25-FLORIDA-RIOUX

The world’s tallest teenager becomes the tallest player in college basketball history

SUMMARY: Olivier Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in third-ranked Florida’s 104-64 victory over North Florida. Rioux, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Canada and the world’s tallest teenager, checked with 2:09 to play and with the home crowd chanting “We Want Ollie.” He drew so much attention from the Ospreys that he didn’t even touch the ball. When asked about making history, Rioux quipped: “It’s another day, I guess.”

WORDS: 685 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 11:41 p.m. EST

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US--FBN--ANTONIO BROWN-SHOOTING

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

SUMMARY: Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Police confirmed Thursday that the 37-year-old Brown was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai. Police spokesman Mike Vega said Brown was initially flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he’s being held pending extradition to Miami. An arrest warrant says Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with after the amateur boxing event in May. It was unclear from court documents whether Brown has an attorney.

WORDS: 323 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 8:42 p.m. EST

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BKN-SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets, profiting from rigged poker

SUMMARY: Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with non-public information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jones, a onetime teammate of James, said little Thursday during back-to-back arraignments in federal court in Brooklyn, letting his court-appointed lawyer enter not guilty pleas in a pair of cases stemming from last month’s federal takedown of sprawling gambling operations. Jones acknowledged he read both indictments and that he understood the charges and his bail conditions, which include his mother and stepfather putting up their Texas home as collateral for a $200,000 bond that will allow him to remain free pending trial.

WORDS: 793 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 8:32 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. Police said Kneeland didn’t stop for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers over a traffic violation on Wednesday night. Kneeland was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Thursday morning, about three hours after the crash, police said. According to police dispatch recordings from Broadcastify, people were concerned for Kneeland after he had sent a group text “saying goodbye.”

WORDS: 943 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 8:24 p.m. EST

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BBO--FREE AGENTS

Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber among 13 to get $22 million qualifying offers from former teams

SUMMARY: Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Kyle Schwarber are among 13 players who have received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams. The offers were made as baseball’s free agent market opened for negotiations. Dylan Cease, Edwin Díaz and Trent Grisham are also on the list. They have until Nov. 18 to accept. If a player who received a qualifying offer signs with another team, his former club gets a draft pick as compensation. Qualifying offers started after the 2012 season, and only 14 of 144 offers have been accepted. Some top free agents, like Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger, are ineligible for qualifying offers.

WORDS: 516 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 7:07 p.m. EST

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FBN--PANTHERS-DOWDLE FINE

Panthers’ Rico Dowdle turns attention on ‘2 pumps’ fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity

SUMMARY: Rico Dowdle is turning his NFL fine for a touchdown celebration into a charity event for children in need of adoption. After being fined $14,491 for his “two pumps” celebration on Sunday, Dowdle started a GoFundMe for the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. By Thursday, he’d raised over $20,000. Dowdle initially joked about raising money to cover his fine, but it evolved into a bigger cause. The celebration inspired by a “Key & Peele” sketch led to jokes and support from comedian Keegan-Michael Key. Despite the penalty, the Panthers won the game.

WORDS: 554 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 6:17 p.m. EST

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HKN--OVECHKIN’S 900TH-BINNINGTON

Blues’ Binnington ‘always planned’ to give Ovechkin his 900th goal puck

SUMMARY: St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington insists he always planned to hand over the puck Washington star Alexander Ovechkin scored in becoming the NHL’s first to score 900 career goals. Binnington tucked the puck into his pants as the Capitals’ bench cleared celebrating Ovechkin’s milestone goal in a 6-1 win Wednesday night. The goalie gave the puck to an official later. Ovechkin posed for photos with the puck after the game. Binnington joked Thursday at a morning skate in Buffalo he didn’t think Ovechkin would mind since the goalie basically had an assist even as he fully intended to give the puck back.

WORDS: 267 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 6:08 p.m. EST

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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: 655 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 6:02 p.m. EST

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BKN--HEAT-SPOELSTRA-FIRE

Fire destroys Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home. Nobody was hurt

SUMMARY: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home has been destroyed by fire early Thursday. Officials say more than 20 units responded, but the property couldn’t be saved. No one was in the home, and no injuries were reported. Spoelstra was on a flight home with the team when the fire started. He plans to coach Miami’s next game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. An investigation into the cause is underway. Drone footage shows much of the home reduced to rubble. The fire was contained by 8 a.m., and no nearby homes were damaged.

WORDS: 473 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 5:56 p.m. EST

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

Aston Villa beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in Europa League amid protests and arrests

SUMMARY: Aston Villa has beaten Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in a Europa League game played amid heightened security, with over 700 police officers deployed due to protests. Morgan Rogers set up Ian Maatsen, who scored in first-half stoppage time. Donyell Malen doubled the lead with a penalty on the hour mark. British police reported six arrests before the game. Maccabi fans were banned from attending due to safety concerns, sparking criticism and protests. Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty as Nottingham Forest was held 0-0 by Sturm Graz. Danish Midtjylland stayed perfect by defeating Celtic 3-1.

WORDS: 835 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 5:37 p.m. EST

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EU-SOC-BRITAIN-ASTON VILLA-MACCABI

UK police arrest 6 ahead of soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv

SUMMARY: British police said six people have been arrested ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League soccer match with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, a match that has seen fans of the Israeli team banned. West Midlands Police, which has deployed more than 700 officers, said a 21-year-old man was arrested for failing to comply with an order to remove a face mask while a 17-year-old boy was arrested for failing to comply with a dispersal order. Three others were arrested for racially aggravated public order offenses and another for breach of the peace. The tense atmosphere came after Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group’s decision last month to ban visiting fans from attending the match.

WORDS: 430 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 5:24 p.m. EST

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BBO--ROCKIES-DEPODESTA

Rockies hiring DePodesta of ‘Moneyball’ fame from NFL’s Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations. A person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press about the decision, which has not been officially announced. DePodesta returns to baseball after nearly 10 years with the Browns, where he was named Chief Strategy Officer in 2016. During his nearly 20 seasons in Major League Baseball, he was the only executive to win divisional titles with five different organizations, including the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.

WORDS: 917 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 5:23 p.m. EST

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HKW--PWHL--EXPANSION-NICKNAMES

PWHL unveils expansion team nicknames and logos: Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes

SUMMARY: Get ready for a women’s pro hockey Torrent in Seattle and the Goldeneyes in Vancouver, as the PWHL unveiled logos and nicknames for its two expansion franchises. The designs and names were chosen to reflect each of the two Pacific Northwest markets. And the process that began in April at about the same time the professional women’s league announced it was expanding from six to eight teams for its third season, which opens on Nov. 21. The Torrent nickname and S-shaped logo draws from Washington’s powerful rivers and cascading waterways. The Goldeneyes nickname was inspired by the duck — featuring a distinct golden eye — common to northern climates, including Vancouver.

WORDS: 638 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 5:02 p.m. EST

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SOC--FIFA-PEACE PRIZE-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about FIFA’s new peace prize and who might receive it

WORDS: 581 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 4:54 p.m. EST

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BKC--INTERNATIONAL INFLUX

College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent

SUMMARY: There’s an influx of international talent in college basketball this year. The list includes players who have played professionally in European leagues and elsewhere. That rise comes in the first months of the revenue-sharing era with schools able to directly pay athletes after an antitrust legal settlement. The list of top teams that feature international talent include No. 6 Duke, No. 9 Kentucky, No. 13 Arizona and No. 25 North Carolina. Coach Brad Underwood with No. 17 Illinois added two from Europe. He said the top players in the NBA are European and that college coaches are “following a trend.”

WORDS: 1199 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 4:25 p.m. EST

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TEN--WTA FINALS

Aryna Sabalenka eliminates Coco Gauff to reach last four at WTA finals

SUMMARY: Aryna Sabalenka has secured a third straight group-stage win at the WTA Finals by defeating Coco Gauff 7-6 (5), 6-2. The result eliminates Gauff from the tournament. Sabalenka’s win also means she advances to the semifinals along with Jessica Pegula. Earlier, Pegula defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-3. Gauff, the defending champion, finished with a 1-2 record, while Paolini went 0-3. Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals on Friday, while Pegula will play Elena Rybakina.

WORDS: 318 - MOVED: 11/06/2025 2:26 p.m. EST

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