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FBN--GIANTS-SCHOEN

DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After the firings of coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, the heat has turned up on New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen as the team has lost seven in a row to fall to 2-11. Schoen is expected to address those struggles, his own job security and the impending coaching search in his annual bye week news conference. By Stephen Whyno. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 1:45 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--WOMEN’S NATIONS LEAGUE FINAL

DESCRIPTION: Spain and Germany meet for the second leg of their Women’s Nations League Final after a goalless draw in the first leg last week.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 2:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS-WILLIAMS EFFECT

DESCRIPTION: FRISCO, Texas — Quinnen Williams’ impact on the Dallas defense is undeniable. The standout defensive tackle deflects the credit, and the Cowboys say it’s a group effort. The same group wasn’t nearly this effective before Williams showed up. By Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING:700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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HKN--GOLDEN KNIGHTS-HART

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart could make his first start Tuesday night. He was the first of the five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players to land an NHL contract since they were acquitted of sexual assault. Hart has not played in two seasons after spending six years in Philadelphia. Story is contingent on Hart getting the starting job. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen clash in the third round of the German Cup, where Leipzig, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hertha Berlin are also in action.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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SOC--US WOMEN-2025 WRAPUP

DESCRIPTION: While some of the more veteran U.S. stars stepped away to start families or nurse nagging injuries this year, coach Emma Hayes got a good look at the future of the national team and developed depth with an eye toward the 2027 Women’s World Cup. By Anne M. Peterson. Upcoming: 600 words and photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 5:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--MICHIGAN ST-FITZGERALD

DESCRIPTION: EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State is hoping Pat Fitzgerald can add much-needed stability to a football program that is hiring a third football coach since Mark Dantonio retired in 2020. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 600 words by 5 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 5:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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HKN--LIGHTNING-ISLANDERS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- The hottest team in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning, look for their eighth consecutive victory when they visit the New York Islanders. By Scott Charles. 300 words, breakouts on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 7:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-FLORIDA-DUKE

DESCRIPTION: DURHAM, N.C. — Fourth-ranked Duke hosts 15th-ranked and reigning national champion Florida on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 300 words and photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 7:30 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--PACKERS-PARSONS

DESCRIPTION: GREEN BAY, Wis. - Micah Parsons is delivering on everything the Green Bay Packers expected when they acquired him just before the season and made him the game’s highest-paid, non-quarterback. Parsons has collected six sacks during the Packers’ three-game win streak to improve his season total to 12 1/2, becoming the first player ever to have at least 12 sacks in each of his first five NFL seasons. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos, expected by 6 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 7:36 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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FBC--STANFORD-PRITCHARD

DESCRIPTION: STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford introduces new football coach Tavita Pritchard. By Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-UCONN-KANSAS

DESCRIPTION: LAWRENCE, Kan. -- No. 5 UConn plays No. 21 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts 8 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 9:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-NORTH CAROLINA-KENTUCKY

DESCRIPTION: LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 18th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats host No. 16 North Carolina on Tuesday night in Mark Pope’s first game coaching Kentucky in this series. By Steve McClain. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 10:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKC--T25-PURDUE-RUTGERS

DESCRIPTION: PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Braden Smith and top-ranked Purdue (7-0) visit Rutgers (5-3) in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 10:30 p.m. EST, Text

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BKN--THUNDER-WARRIORS

DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 11:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text

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BKC--T25-AP TOP 25-THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: The marquee matchups in college basketball do not slow down the week after the holiday tournaments. This week’s AP Top 25 slate had 10 games between ranked teams, with three teams playing two ranked teams days apart. By Basketball Writer John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 3 a.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/02/2025 11:30 p.m. EST, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-TIGER

Tiger Woods dealing with uncertain times with his golf, the Ryder Cup and reshaping the PGA Tour

SUMMARY: Tiger Woods doesn’t have a clear path forward these days. As for golf, he’s just been cleared to chip and putt but has no idea when he can play again. As for the Ryder Cup, he says no one has asked him about being the captain for 2027 in Ireland. Woods is spending most of his time as chair of the Futures Competition Committee. And even that is unclear at the moment. Woods says the idea is to get the best product going forward. But he says a blank sheet of paper already has a thousand ideas where to go.

WORDS: 1001 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 1:30 p.m. EST

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TEN--SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams has taken the first step toward a comeback to tennis by registering for drug tests

SUMMARY: Serena Williams has taken the first step that would be required if she were to make a comeback to tennis by registering with the sport’s drug-testing body. A spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that Williams is back on the testing list. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, Williams said she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. The 44-year-old Williams was one of the biggest stars of any sport.

WORDS: 444 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 1:12 p.m. EST

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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT

Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR’s charter deal would have been a ‘death certificate’

SUMMARY: Denny Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, has outlined the financial struggles facing NASCAR teams. He testified Tuesday in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, saying his team spent over $700,000 in fees to the series in 2022. The trial began Monday, brought by 23XI Racing, co-owned by Hamlin and Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports. They argue NASCAR’s revenue model is unfair. Hamlin said losing a single sponsor could erase profits. He also criticized a TV deal that favors streaming over traditional sponsors. The trial is expected to last two weeks. NASCAR denies any wrongdoing.

WORDS: 831 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 1:09 p.m. EST

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS

Dave Canales has led an impressive turnaround with the overachieving Carolina Panthers

SUMMARY: If Dave Canales coached a team in a more high-profile market, he’d receive more national attention for the job he’s doing with the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers (7-6) are overachieving in Canales’ second season. They’ve already surpassed their projected win total and are in the chase for the NFC South title. While Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson and Liam Coen have led impressive turnarounds in their first season with new teams — Vrabel’s Patriots are 11-2, Johnson’s Bears are 9-3 and Coen’s Jaguars are 8-4 — Canales is working with less overall talent on the roster. Bryce Young was excellent in a stunning 31-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

WORDS: 862 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 12:58 p.m. EST

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SOC--SPAIN-BONMATI

Spain great Aitana Bonmatí out for five months after surgery on broken leg

SUMMARY: Barcelona says three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí will be out of action for about five months after successfully undergoing surgery on her fractured leg on Tuesday. Bonmatí broke her left fibula in training Sunday ahead of Spain’s final against Germany in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday. The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg last Friday. The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg on Friday. Bonmatí was hurt after landing awkwardly in an accidental collision. She has played 15 matches for Barcelona this season, starting in 13. She scored six times and had three assists.

WORDS: 102 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 12:20 p.m. EST

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FBC--CFP RANKINGS

Next CFP rankings release will answer the question: How much is a coach (Kiffin) really worth?

SUMMARY: LSU placed a pricetag of $91 million on its new coach, Lane Kiffin. When the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its next set of rankings, it will place a value of its own on Kiffin with its decision on where to rank his old school, Mississippi, in its latest top 25. The committee can consider the availability of coaches and players when it sets the rankings. How it handles Kiffin’s departure over the weekend is among the biggest mysteries for the last set of rankings before the bracket is locked in on Sunday.

WORDS: 818 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 12:18 p.m. EST

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BBO--SPORTS-BETTING-ARRESTS

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face May trial date in gambling case

SUMMARY: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches. U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto on Tuesday said jury selection would begin May 4 in Brooklyn federal court, with the trial opening the following week or sooner. Prosecutors told the judge at the brief hearing that both sides have been in pretrial discussions but have not talked about a possible plea deal in the case. The pitchers and their lawyers declined to comment outside the courtroom. They’re due back in court Jan. 15.

WORDS: 398 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 12:10 p.m. EST

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CAR--F1-RED BULL-HADJAR

Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat

SUMMARY: Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season. Yuki Tsunoda has lost his Formula 1 seat following a tough season. Arvid Lindblad will debut for Racing Bulls. French driver Hadjar is rewarded for a debut campaign which has seen him regularly outpace teammate Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls. The highlight so far was Hadjar’s third-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.

WORDS: 530 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 11:17 a.m. EST

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SOC--HILLSBOROUGH-INVESTIGATION

Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges

SUMMARY: A long-running investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough stadium soccer tragedy has found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings during and after Britain’s worst sports disaster. The tragedy led to 97 people being killed during a crush of Liverpool fans. The investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct also upheld or found cases to answer for misconduct in 92 complaints about police actions. However, the law at the time means no officers will face disciplinary proceedings because they had all retired before investigation began in 2012.

WORDS: 898 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 10:01 a.m. EST

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OLY--FIS-RUSSIA

Russian skiers and snowboarders allowed by CAS to try to qualify for Winter Olympics

SUMMARY: Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryov says the country’s skiers and snowboarders have won a court ruling to get the chance to apply to compete as neutral athletes for qualification events to the Winter Olympics. Degtyaryov says an appeal from Russia to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned a blanket ban imposed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. It would be another legal win for Russian and Belarusian winter sports athletes after nearly four years of exclusion during the war on Ukraine. In October an appeal to CAS by the Russian luge federation and athletes overturned a blanket ban.

WORDS: 738 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 9:51 a.m. EST

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BKC--DARLAN’S PATH

Santa Clara’s Thierry Darlan paves new path after going from NBA G League to college basketball

SUMMARY: Thierry Darlan is making history as a former NBA G League player who has gone from the pros to a college court, the opposite of a typical progression. Darlan is in school after being granted two years of collegiate eligibility by the NCAA. He has followed his sports dream from the NBA Academy Africa in Senegal to the Basketball Africa League, then the G League Ignite and Delaware Blue Coats. Now, he’s in the West Coast Conference playing for veteran coach Herb Sendek.

WORDS: 1232 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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FBN--BEHIND THE CALL

Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials

SUMMARY: The Denver Broncos’ 27-26 victory in overtime at Washington extended their winning streak to nine games. All of them have required comebacks. The latest one Sunday night was marked by some questionable calls from the officials. The Broncos benefited from three calls and one non-call in the final minutes. The Commanders overcame penalties to tie the game with a field goal as time expired in regulation. In overtime, Denver scored a touchdown, and Washington responded with one of its own. However, the Broncos deflected a two-point conversion attempt to secure the win. The Broncos maintain luck hasn’t played a role in their streak.

WORDS: 874 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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BKN--AROUND THE NBA

The Clippers have a slew of future Hall of Famers. And at 5-16, they have a slew of problems

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Clippers are facing significant challenges this season. Despite having stars like Chris Paul, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the team has struggled. A 140-123 loss to Miami on Monday dropped them to 5-16. The Clippers were expected to be championship contenders, but injuries and an aging roster have hindered their performance. They currently sit near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Coach Tyronn Lue and the team are searching for solutions, but time is running out. Only seven teams in NBA history have started this poorly and still made the playoffs.

WORDS: 738 - MOVED: 12/02/2025 6:00 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW ___

—SOC--World Cup Draw-Kennedy Center

—SOC--World Cup Draw-What’s Different

—FBN--Pro Picks-Week 14

—FBC--T25-College Football Picks

—OLY--Doping At Your Doorstep