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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS

DESCRIPTION: When Bryce Young was benched after two games last year, people questioned whether he needed a fresh start on another team. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Text

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TEN--DAVIS CUP

DESCRIPTION: BOLOGNA, Italy — Ten-time champion France takes on Belgium in the first quarterfinal at the 2025 Davis Cup Final. Two-time defending champions Italy will face Austria on Wednesday. Spain vs. Czechia and Argentina vs. Germany take place on Thursday. UPCOMING: 400 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC-T25--TEXAS A&M-REED

DESCRIPTION: COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Marcel Reed wasn’t always a quarterback. He got his start in Pee Wee football as the team’s star running back. But it quickly became clear that he could throw better than anyone on the team, so they implemented halfback passes for the young Reed. But that wasn’t nearly enough to showcase his athletic ability and by fifth grade he moved into the position that made him a star. And he knew it was where he was supposed to be all along. Years later Reed has developed into one of the country’s top quarterbacks and a Heisman Trophy contender as he’s led the third-ranked Texas A&M Aggies to their first 10-0 start since 1992. By Kristie Rieken. UPCOMING: 1,200 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BBO--FREE AGENTS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Gleyber Torres and Trent Grisham were among 13 players facing a 4 p.m. EST deadline to accept $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 4:15 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--WCUP-EUROPEAN-QUALIFYING-ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: MADRID -- The remaining five automatic European spots for the 2026 World Cup will be decided, with Spain, Belgium and Switzerland in good position to seal their place in the competition. By Tales Azzoni.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 5:30 p.m. EST, Text

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ACC-BUILDING THE BRAND

DESCRIPTION: CARY, N.C. — Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips is hoping to strengthen a brand for the league of being “progressive” in adapting to the radically changing college landscape. That ranges from reshaping revenue distribution and becoming the first league to let TV viewers listen to replay reviews to jolting men’s basketball back in line with its tradition-rich history. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Alternate Headlines, DigitalPlans, Photo, Text

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BBO--MARINERS-NAYLOR

DESCRIPTION: SEATTLE — The Mariners agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Naylor on Monday, bringing back a top trade deadline acquisitions on a five-year deal. Naylor is excited to be back in the Emerald City, and is optimistic the Mariners can be a contender throughout the duration of his contract. By Andrew Destin. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 6:30 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-GEORGIA TECH-ACC HOPES

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA — No. 15 Georgia Tech will be playing to lock up a spot in the ACC championship game when it faces Pitt on Saturday night. The Yellow Jackets also will be playing to protect their College Football Playoff hopes. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 6:30 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-MICHIGAN STATE-KENTUCKY

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — No. 12 Kentucky faces No. 17 Michigan State in the opening game of the annual Champions Classic, which takes place this year at Madison Square Garden. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos, breakouts on merit. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 9:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP RANKINGS

DESCRIPTION: Undefeated Ohio State should lead the College Football Playoff rankings again, but a shake-up is on tap lower in the rankings after Oklahoma’s victory over Alabama. By Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Rankings reveal is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 9:15 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--URUGUAY-US

DESCRIPTION: TAMPA, Fla.— The 16th-ranked United States plays No. 15 Uruguay in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams, the last game of the year for the Americans. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7:07 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 10:07 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-KANSAS-DUKE

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Cameron Boozer and the fifth-ranked, unbeaten Duke Blue Devils face No. 24 Kansas in the nightcap of the annual Champions Classic, which takes place this year at Madison Square Garden. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos, breakouts on merit. Game starts at approximately 9 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 11:30 p.m. EST, Text

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HKN--FLAMES-BLACKHAWKS

DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO — Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks face Morgan Frost and the Calgary Flames at the United Center. The improved Blackhawks are 4-0-1 in their last five games. By Jay Cohen. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 8:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 11:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKN--JAZZ-LAKERS

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES — LeBron James could make his season debut when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 10:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/18/2025 11:59 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS ANALYSIS

Cowboys will try to keep winning for Marshawn Kneeland as they say ‘why not us?’ on playoff run

SUMMARY: The Dallas Cowboys won a game for Marshawn Kneeland. Now they’ll try to continue honoring their late teammate with an improbable rally to postseason contention, in the face of a difficult schedule, starting Sunday at home against NFC East rival and defending champion Philadelphia. The Cowboys rolled past Las Vegas 33-16 on Monday in their first game since police say Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide. Dallas likely needs to win at least three of the next five games, all against playoff teams from a season ago.

WORDS: 919 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 1:41 p.m. EST

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BKN--WARRIORS-GREEN-FAN CONFRONTATION

Warriors’ Draymond Green warned by NBA after fan confrontation, AP Source says

SUMMARY: Golden State forward Draymond Green received a warning from the NBA after going nearly chest-to-chest with a fan during the Warriors’ 124-106 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the NBA has not announced the warning. The fan was was standing and cheering after Draymond Green had been called for a shooting foul while guarding Pelicans forward Herb Jones during the game Sunday.

WORDS: 530 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 1:16 p.m. EST

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FBC--T25-MISSISSIPPI-KIFFIN

Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future

SUMMARY: Lane Kiffin says Mississippi hasn’t given him an ultimatum to make up his mind about his coaching future. Kiffin said Tuesday on the “Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN that such reports are “absolutely not true.” Kiffin, who is in his sixth season coaching Ole Miss, has been a top candidate for other job openings in college football, with reports specifically linking him to both Florida and LSU. Florida fired Billy Napier on Oct. 19. LSU fired Brian Kelly on Oct. 27. Kiffin has fifth-ranked Ole Miss off to a 10-1 record with the Egg Bowl next on Nov. 28.

WORDS: 381 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 1:14 p.m. EST

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SOC--TRUMP-SAUDI ARABIA-RONALDO

Soccer superstar Ronaldo to join Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

SUMMARY: Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. Prince Mohammed is visiting U.S. President Donald Trump, who has rolled out the red carpet for the kingdom’s de facto leader. Ronaldo, who hasn’t made a high-profile U.S. appearance in over a decade, recently signed a lucrative contract extension with Saudi club Al-Nassr. He is also set to play in a record sixth World Cup next year.

WORDS: 470 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 12:40 p.m. EST

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FBN--STEELERS-QUARTERBACKS

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist could still play against the Bears

SUMMARY: Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his fractured left wrist could still play when the Steelers visit Chicago. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin says the team will evaluate Rodgers’ availability later in the week and that the key to Rodgers’ potential return will be whether he can function safely with a brace protecting the wrist. Mason Rudolph, who filled in capably in the second half of the Steelers’ win over Cincinnati, would start for AFC North-leading Pittsburgh when it faces the NFC North-leading Bears if Rodgers cannot. The 41-year-old Rodgers, the oldest active player in the league, hurt the wrist when he was hit following a heave to the end zone.

WORDS: 204 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 12:13 p.m. EST. Will be updated.

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-LPGA

LPGA has a depth of talent. What it could use is a star

SUMMARY: The LPGA ends a most unusual year with 29 different winners in 30 official events. But what the LPGA considers a strength might be a weakness as it tries to gain appeal. The parity suggests a greater depth of talent. But what the LPGA Tour could use is a star. Dominance is better than depth. Craig Kessler is the new LPGA commissioner. He announced a deal Tuesday with mutual insurance company FM to help boost television production with live TV and more cameras. Finding a star is not easy. Kessler’s job is for the LPGA to be ready when it happens.

WORDS: 995 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 10:41 a.m. EST

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FBN--COLTS-DIAZ

The Colts’ Isabel Diaz rose quickly to become 1 of 11 women with full-time coaching jobs in the NFL

SUMMARY: A craving for doughnuts helped introduce Isabel Diaz to football as a kid in kindergarten. Quickly, she was hooked on the NFL, not the sugary treat. Diaz is in her third season with the Indianapolis Colts as the Harriet P. Irsay Fellow. She assists special teams coordinator Brian Mason and senior assistant special teams coach Joe Hastings with practice and game planning. Diaz is one of 11 female full-time coaches in the NFL. The Colts are 8-2 and lead the AFC South going into an important matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs this week.

WORDS: 914 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 9:42 a.m. EST

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TEN--DAVIS CUP FINALS-ALCARAZ

Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury

SUMMARY: Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a right hamstring injury. The top-ranked Alcaraz made the announcement on X. He says he made the decision with a “heavy heart” after a recommendation by doctors. He was hurt during last week’s ATP Finals and was diagnosed with muscle overload and swelling of his right hamstring. Alcaraz was set to lead Spain against the No. 4-seeded Czech Republic in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

WORDS: 352 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 6:06 a.m. EST

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BKN--AROUND THE NBA

This hurts: How injuries to Wembanyama and others could impact shots at NBA awards

SUMMARY: Victor Wembanyama’s chances for this season’s defensive player of the year award might have taken a hit. He strained his left calf in a game against the Golden State Warriors and will be out for two to three weeks. This could mean missing 10 or more games, affecting his eligibility for major NBA awards. The NBA requires players to play at least 65 games for award consideration. LeBron James, Jalen Williams, and Tyler Herro are also facing similar challenges due to injuries. The 65-game rule aims to reduce load management, but injuries remain a significant hurdle for many players.

WORDS: 788 - MOVED: 11/18/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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FBN--INSIDE THE NUMBERS

The Kansas City Chiefs are scoring more points than at this point last season, allowing fewer and have improved their turnover margin. Those are usually ingredients for success but that’s not the case for the three-time defending AFC champions, who have four fewer wins compared to this point last season and are currently outside of playoff position. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow.

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FBC--PRO PICKS-WEEK 12.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS.