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UPCOMING
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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP
DESCRIPTION: Wolfsburg coach Paul Simonis is under pressure following a run of losses in 5 of the team’s last 6 Bundesliga games as his team visits Werder Bremen.
UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 4:30 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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FBN--PACKERS-MUSGRAVE
DESCRIPTION: GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave was taken a round ahead of teammate Tucker Kraft in the 2023 draft and had a productive start to his rookie season, but injuries curtailed his production and Kraft’s emergence eventually limited his playing time. Now that Kraft is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Musgrave has an opportunity to showcase teh skills that made him a second-round pick. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 7 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 8:18 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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FBN--FOX-SANCHEZ-BREES
Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
SUMMARY: Fox Sports has let go of NFL analyst Mark Sanchez and hired Drew Brees in his place. Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4. He was in Indianapolis for Fox’s coverage of the Oct. 5 game between the Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders. Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with several misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking. Brees will replace Sanchez on Fox’s No. 4 NFL crew. Brees’ first game will be Nov. 16.
WORDS: 612 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 1:33 p.m. EST
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BKC--NCAA-GAMBLING
NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues sports betting probe
SUMMARY: The NCAA has revoked the eligibility of six men’s college basketball players for allegations of sports betting in three separate cases at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley and Arizona State. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released findings Friday from an investigation that concluded Cedquavious Hunter, Dyquavian Short, Jamond Vincent, Donovan Sanders, Alvin Stredic and Chatton “BJ” Freeman manipulated their performances to lose games, not cover betting lines, ensure certain prop bets were reached or provided information that enabled others to do so during the 2024-25 regular season. In September, the NCAA also banned three college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State.
WORDS: 795 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 1:31 p.m. EST
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HKN--SURPRISING PENGUINS
Sidney Crosby and the rejuvenated Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL’s biggest early surprises
SUMMARY: Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL’s biggest early season surprises. The club was considered a longshot to reach the playoffs when the season began. Yet first-year coach Dan Muse has pushed all the right buttons and the arrival of youngsters like 18-year-old forward Ben Kindel have provided a boost. It helps that Crosby and longtime running mate Evgeni Malkin remain near the top of their game. Crosby’s 11 goals leads the NHL while the 39-year-old Malkin is tied for third in the league in points with 20.
WORDS: 1121 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 1:26 p.m. EST
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US-FBN--ANTONIO BROWN-SHOOTING
Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge, will return to Miami
SUMMARY: Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Florida after deciding not to contest his extradition from a New Jersey jail on an attempted murder charge. Officials said Friday that Brown waived extradition at a brief court hearing and was awaiting transfer to Miami. He was brought to New Jersey after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in Dubai. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown was an All-Pro wide receiver with Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and other teams.
WORDS: 518 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 12:49 p.m. EST
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BKN--NBA-EUROPE LEAGUE
NBA’s new Europe-based league could launch in October 2027, though that remains uncertain
SUMMARY: The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a possible launch date for a new Europe-based league in collaboration with FIBA. NBA Europe managing director George Aivagolozu shared this at a conference in Milan on Friday. The league plans to feature 16 teams, with 12 permanent franchises across countries like Britain, France, Spain and more. The remaining four teams could qualify through FIBA’s Basketball Champions League or domestic league performance. Talks with teams and investors are ongoing. It’s unclear when the NBA will announce anything concrete about the start date or the initial list of franchises.
WORDS: 539 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 12:13 p.m. EST
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FBN--FALCONS-BERLIN
Atlanta Falcons players to see video about Jesse Owens’ feats at 1936 Berlin Olympics
SUMMARY: Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has prepared a video to show his players in case they need to get up to speed on Jesse Owens’ accomplishments at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.. Owens, who was Black, won four gold medals in front of Adolf Hitler to thwart Nazi claims of Aryan racial supremacy at the same stadium where the Falcons will face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Morris was speaking at the training center of Bundesliga soccer club Union Berlin. He says he’ll show the video to the team on Friday night. He hopes players get a “good prideful feeling of Jesse Owens and what he was able to accomplish.”
WORDS: 866 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 11:32 a.m. EST
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FBN--COMMANDERS-DANIELS
Jayden Daniels doesn’t need surgery on his elbow and he’ll avoid IR for now, AP source says
SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Jayden Daniels did not tear ligaments in his dislocated left elbow and he does not need surgery, so the Washington Commanders will not place the quarterback on injured reserve, at least for now. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Friday because no update had been provided publicly by the Commanders on Daniels’ status. While the ultimate length of this absence is not known, it is clear that Daniels will not play Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions. Backup QB Marcus Mariota will start instead.
WORDS: 346 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 11:20 a.m. EST
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FBC--TRADITION GLIMPSE-STADIUM ANTHEMS
How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
WORDS: 1086 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 10:50 a.m. EST
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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-MENTAL HEALTH
Marshawn Kneeland’s death highlights the importance of mental health resources for NFL players
SUMMARY: 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. The NFL and the rest of society have come a long way in dealing with mental wellness. The stigma surrounding it has changed. The “suck it up” and “tough it out” mentality are long gone. Players are encouraged to prioritize their mental well-being. They’re told to seek professional support if needed. They have more resources available to them now. The NFL and NFL Players Association in 2019 made it a requirement to have a licensed behavioral health clinician on the staff of each team.
WORDS: 838 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 10:37 a.m. EST
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BKO--FRANCE-PARKER
4-time NBA champion Tony Parker starts coaching career with France U17 team
SUMMARY: Former NBA star Tony Parker will start his coaching career in charge of France’s Under-17 team, the French basketball federation said Friday. The 43-year-old Parker will coach the team at the U17 World Cup in Turkey next year. Parker told L’Equipe newspaper he misses “being on the court, the adrenaline, the challenge.” Parker is a four-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. He made 181 appearances for France, winning the EuroBasket tournament in 2013.
WORDS: 124 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 10:32 a.m. EST
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EU-SOC-BRITAIN-ASTON VILLA-MACCABI
UK police arrest 10 around a soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
SUMMARY: British police have arrested 10 people around a Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The match, held Thursday, saw tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups but passed without serious disorder. Police deployed over 700 officers to manage potential clashes. A pro-Palestine protest took place outside the stadium, with hundreds carrying flags and banners. A counter-protest opposed antisemitism in football. The match, which Aston Villa won 2-0, was under scrutiny after officials banned visiting fans, citing past violence and hate crimes involving Maccabi fans.
WORDS: 392 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 10:10 a.m. EST
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SOC--GUARDIOLA-1000 GAMES
‘The numbers are insane’: Guardiola reaches 1,000 games in a coaching career that’s changed soccer
WORDS: 388 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 9:40 a.m. EST
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SOC--BARCELONA-STADIUM
Barcelona trains at Camp Nou for first time in over 2 years as stadium remodeling continues
SUMMARY: Construction cranes loomed overhead and there were gaping holes in the upper tier but Barcelona’s team and several thousand paying fans were finally back inside Camp Nou on Friday for the first time in over two years. More than 20,000 Barcelona supporters filled part of the remodeled stadium to watch the team practice there. Fans cheered as Lamine Yamal and teammates ran onto the field. Club president Joan Laporta hopes to hold a game with some 45,000 fans in November but gave no final completion date with much work still to be done. Barcelona last played at Camp Nou in May 2023.
WORDS: 551 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 9:19 a.m. EST
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SOC--ENGLAND SQUAD
Bellingham and Foden back in England squad but no room for Alexander-Arnold
SUMMARY: Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been recalled by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. The attacking midfielders were left out of England’s last squad with Tuchel stressing the need to have a strong team spirit in the camp and warning there would be “no guarantees” for his superstar players. Bellingham has started all five of Real Madrid’s games since the last international break and looks to be fully recovered after missing the start of the season because of shoulder surgery. Foden is back to his best form with Manchester City and scored twice against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. There was no place for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
WORDS: 390 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 8:25 a.m. EST
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SOC--LIVERPOOL-ISAK
Isak back in training as Slot likens City-Liverpool match to ‘clasico’ in Spain
SUMMARY: Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will return to training with the senior squad on Friday after three weeks out and could feature in the blockbuster Premier League meeting with Manchester City on Sunday. Isak, who joined Liverpool for a reported $170 million as the British record signing in the summer transfer window, has missed Liverpool’s last four games because of a groin problem. That continued his slow start to life at Anfield. He has scored just one goal in eight games in all competitions for his new club. Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Isak’s latest injury issue has set back his attempt to regain full sharpness after a disrupted preseason.
WORDS: 396 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 5:05 a.m. EST
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FBN--RAIDERS-BANGED-UP SMITH
Geno Smith battered by relentless Denver defense in Raiders’ 10-7 loss
SUMMARY: Geno Smith struggled all evening with a relentless Denver Broncos pass rush as the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback was sacked six times in a 10-7 loss. Despite being underdogs, the Raiders had chances to win. Critical penalties and a missed field goal came back to haunt them. Smith, who was hit hard and bruised his quad, stayed in the game. He threw for 143 yards with one interception. The Raiders missed a potential tying field goal late in the game. Smith emphasized the need for the team to play clean football and avoid miscues to succeed. Las Vegas fell to 2-7 this season.
WORDS: 724 - MOVED: 11/07/2025 2:46 a.m. EST
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FBC--T25-POLL PREVIEW
If you’re looking for a possible upset in the Associated Press Top 25 on Saturday, keep your eyes on Iowa City. That’s where No. 6 Oregon plays Iowa. The Ducks are No. 9 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and must win to keep alive their hopes for a second straight bid. Iowa is just outside the AP Top 25 but is No. 20 in the CFP rankings. By Maura Carey.
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FBC--T25-OHIO STATE-PURDUE
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Defending national champion Ohio State will try to keep its perfect record and chase of a second straight FBS title intact when it visits struggling Purdue on Saturday. The Boilermakers are winless in conference play for the second straight year and have lost a school record 15 in a row against Big Ten foes. By Michael Marot. Game starts at 1 p.m.
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