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FBN--GIANTS-WILSON’S FUTURE
DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Russell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants’ starting quarterback job again. Wilson is set to be the backup this weekend after interim coach Mike Kafka instead chose Jameis Winston to be the starter with rookie Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. Wilson turns 37 on Nov. 29 and does not have an NFL contract beyond this season. He said he has not asked for his release and wants to see things through with the Giants. By Stephen Whyno. 525 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text
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FBC--FLORIDA-KIFFIN
DESCRIPTION: GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier. It creates an intriguing dynamic when the sixth-ranked Rebels (9-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) host the reeling Gators (3-6, 2-4) on Saturday.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 6:00 a.m. EST, Text
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US--ATHLETE COMPENSATION-WOMEN SPORTS
DESCRIPTION: A $2.8 billion NCAA settlement will let schools pay athletes directly, ending the amateur model that defined college sports for over a century. But many fear women will be left behind, with roster limits threatening opportunities in non-revenue sports and underfunded schools like HBCUs facing even greater strain.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 8:00 a.m. EST, Alternate Headlines, Text, DigitalPlans
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FBC--ACC THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: No. 20 Virginia visits Duke on Saturday in a key matchup that headlines the Atlantic Coast Conference’s weekly slate. The Cavaliers and Blue Devils are two of the five teams with one league loss. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 475 words and photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 8:00 a.m. EST, Text
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SOC--PARIS ATTACKS-SECURITY GUARD
DESCRIPTION: PARIS — Salim Toorabally’s mental scars from the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago have not been healed by time, for the images of what he saw that night at Stade de France remain indelible. The November 2015 attacks began at France’s national stadium and spread over the city in assaults that killed more than 130 people and injured over 400, and the casualties could have been far heavier without Toorabally’s vigilance as a security agent that night. By Jerome Pugmire.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 9:00 a.m. EST, Video, Text
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FBC--BIG TEN THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: No. 17 Southern California (No. 17 College Football Playoff) and No. 18 Michigan (No. 18 CFP) still have chances to reach the playoff if they win the rest of their regular-season games. Both have big tests coming up this week. USC hosts Iowa as the Hawkeyes attempt to bounce back from a heartbreaking home loss to No. 7 Oregon (No. 8 CFP). Michigan is facing Northwestern at Chicago’ Wrigley Field. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 620 words, with photos, expected by 10 a.m.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 10:00 a.m. EST, Photo, Text
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FBN--COLTS-BYE
DESCRIPTION: INDIANAPOLIS -- Jonathan Taylor has provided the flashy plays for this season’s Indianapolis Colts. Daniel Jones have provided the grit. Together they have led the Colts to a surprising 2 1/2-game lead and a league-high eight wins as they head into their bye week. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 750 words, with photos by 2 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 2:00 p.m. EST, Text
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SOC--WCUP-EUROPEAN QUALIFYING
DESCRIPTION: France will advance to the 2026 World Cup with a round to spare by beating Ukraine, Portugal needs two points from games at Ireland and hosting last-place Armenia on Sunday and Norway will get close by beating Estonia in Oslo as World Cup qualifying in Europe resumes on Thursday.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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BBO SPORTS BETTING-ARRESTS
DESCRIPTION: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz is arraigned on sports betting and money laundering charges in Brooklyn federal court.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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OLY-FIG--SKATE AMERICA PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Jason Brown’s first-ever Grand Prix event at figure skating’s highest level was Skate America, way back in 2013. This weekend, the two-time Olympian will compete in the event once more, and perhaps for the last time, as he tries to earn a spot on the U.S. team for the Milan Cortina Games. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 5 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Text
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GLF--LPGA TOUR
DESCRIPTION: BELLEAIR, Fla. — Defending champion Nelly Korda returns to competition at The Annika, with Kai Trump — a high school senior and granddaughter of President Donald Trump — making her LPGA Tour debut. UPCOMING: 400 words.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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BKN--NUGGETS-CLIPPERS
Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win
SUMMARY: Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 55 in a double-overtime game at Indiana on Oct. 23. Jokic scored 25 of Denver’s 39 points in the first quarter. He missed adding to his league-leading six triple-doubles with six assists. The Serbian big man was 5 of 6 on 3-pointers and made 14 of 16 free throws. James Harden scored 23 points — making all 10 of his free throws — for the spiraling Clippers.
WORDS: 324 - MOVED: 11/13/2025 1:11 a.m. EST
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BBO--CY YOUNG AWARDS
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
SUMMARY: Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.
WORDS: 1189 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 10:19 p.m. EST
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BKN--CLIPPERS-BEAL INJURY
Clippers’ Bradley Beal out for the season with hip fracture, will have surgery
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season due to a hip fracture. The team announced Wednesday that Beal will undergo surgery next week and is expected to recover in six to nine months. He got injured last Saturday against Phoenix, his former team. Beal, a three-time All-Star, played only six games this season. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has an ankle and foot sprain with no timetable for return. He missed his fifth game of the season on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Leonard is receiving treatment and will travel with the team on its upcoming trip.
WORDS: 411 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 10:18 p.m. EST
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FBN--COWBOYS-KNEELAND’S DEATH
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
SUMMARY: Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The coach says they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate. Schottenheimer held his first media availability Wednesday since Kneeland’s death during their bye last week. The Cowboys will resume practice Thursday. Police in Frisco said Kneeland was found dead early last Thursday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Players were off Wednesday after two days with team meetings and breakout sessions with grief specialists. There was also a private memorial candlelight vigil Tuesday night.
WORDS: 856 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 9:20 p.m. EST
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FBC--MICHIGAN ST-NCAA
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
SUMMARY: The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team’s budget after agreeing former staff members Saeed Khalif and Brandon Jordan under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses. Michigan State announced Wednesday that it had reached a negotiated resolution with the NCAA. Due to the participation of three ineligible players, wins from the 2022 through 2024 seasons were vacated and restrictions have been placed on recruiting for three years. The Spartans host Penn State on Saturday.
WORDS: 450 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 6:43 p.m. EST
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FBN-TITANS-SNEED-SHOOTING
Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed indicted in Texas for failing to report an aggravated assault
SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been indicted in Texas on a misdemeanor charge for failing to report an aggravated assault. The incident allegedly occurred last year in suburban Dallas. A Dallas County grand jury indicted Sneed on Tuesday. The indictment relates to an alleged shooting on December 6, 2024, involving Sneed and another man, Tekonzae Williams. Williams faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Titans say they are aware of the legal matter and are in contact with NFL security. Sneed was placed on injured reserve last month with a quadricep injury.
WORDS: 372 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 6:36 p.m. EST
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FBC--T25-USC-MILLER’S TIME
A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC
SUMMARY: King Miller is starring as a walk-on tailback at No. 17 Southern California. He has topped 100 yards rushing in three of his four games since becoming Tailback U.’s primary ball-carrier. He has broken five runs longer than 40 yards, and he has been one of the nation’s most effective running backs after contact. Miller has already cracked the top 10 in the Big Ten in rushing with 636 yards and a whopping 7.9 yards per carry despite being 25th in rushing attempts. King Miller has been dreaming of wearing USC’s cardinal and gold as long as he can remember.
WORDS: 891 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 6:35 p.m. EST
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US-FBN--ANTONIO BROWN-SHOOTING
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
SUMMARY: A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor. He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida. That carries a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if he’s convicted. His lawyer said the 37-year-old Brown would return to his home Florida while the case proceeds. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown’s lawyer says it was his own gun.
WORDS: 426 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 5:02 p.m. EST
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TEN--ATP FINALS
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
SUMMARY: Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans. Sinner extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 28 matches stretching back to his loss to Novak Djokovic in the final of this event two years ago. It was Sinner’s fifth straight victory over Zverev. The second-ranked Sinner still has a chance to finish the year at No. 1. But he needs to win the tournament and hope that Carlos Alcaraz doesn’t win another match. Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed his first win at this year’s finals by battling back to beat Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5.
WORDS: 533 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 4:41 p.m. EST
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FBN--GIANTS-WINSTON
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
SUMMARY: With Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol, Jameis Winston is the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for their game Sunday against Green Bay. It is interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision since taking over following the firing of Brian Daboll and auditioning for the full-time job by showing what he can do in the final games of this lost season. Kafka opted for Winston over former starter Russell Wilson, who had served as Dart’s backup since getting benched for the rookie after an 0-3 start. The Giants are 2-8.
WORDS: 765 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 3:58 p.m. EST
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GLF--MIAMI-KAI TRUMP
President Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class
SUMMARY: Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes. Miami announced her as part of its women’s golf signing class on Wednesday, the first day of the NCAA Division I signing window. She filled out her letter of intent last week at her high school near Mar-a-Lago. Miami couldn’t acknowledge her signing until now because of NCAA rules. The granddaughter of President Donald Trump and the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump committed to Miami in August 2024. She loves the coaches and the school’s proximity to home. Her LPGA debut comes this week.
WORDS: 775 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 3:28 p.m. EST
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FBN--PATRIOTS-GRONKOWSKI
Rob Gronkowski says decision to sign 1-day contract and retire as a Patriot was a ‘no-brainer’
SUMMARY: Rob Gronkowski already thought of himself as a New England Patriot for life. Now he’s made it official, and fulfilled the wish of a longtime friend. Gronkowski signed a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire as a member of the team he won three Super Bowls with during his 11-year NFL career. While team owner Robert Kraft said there had been plans for Gronkowski to formally retire as a Patriot, the process was accelerated recently. It was the request of Susan Hurley, Gronkowski’s friend, a former Patriots cheerleader and a longtime philanthropist in the Boston area.
WORDS: 625 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 2:58 p.m. EST
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BBO--SPORTS-BETTING-ARRESTS
Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers
SUMMARY: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to charges he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former closer Emmanuel Clase, has also been charged in the alleged scheme. Ortiz appeared Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, Clase, the Guardian’s former closer, will be arraigned at the same courthouse Thursday. The two natives of the Dominican Republic have been on paid leave since July, when Major League Baseball began investigating what it said was unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Following the indictments, the league announced new limits on betting on individual pitches.
WORDS: 521 - MOVED: 11/12/2025 2:15 p.m. EST
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