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UPCOMING

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BKW--T25-BAYLOR-TEXAS

DESCRIPTION: FORT WORTH, Texas — Undefeated No. 2 Texas (11-0) plays No. 13 Baylor, which take a six-game winning streak into their game at Dickies Arena, a site for the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in March. By Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game is underway.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 3:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BKN--NBA CUP-MONEY

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Tyler Kolek of the New York Knicks is making about $2.2 million this season. He has a chance to leave Las Vegas with about $530,000 more if the Knicks beat San Antonio for the NBA Cup on Tuesday night. For some in the NBA, a half-million bucks might not seem like much. For others, the Cup bonus money is a very big deal. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--BILLS-PATRIOTS

DESCRIPTION: FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots (11-2) can clinch the AFC East and a playoff berth with a win over the Buffalo Bills (9-4). By Kyle Hightower. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game is underway.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--PACKERS-BRONCOS

DESCRIPTION: DENVER — Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos (11-2) put their 10-game winning streak on the line when they host Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (9-3-1). By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 4:25 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 7:25 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--LIONS-RAMS

DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams (10-3) host Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions (8-5) in a showdown with playoff implications. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 4:25 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 7:25 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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HKN--BRUINS-WILD

DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes makes his Wild debut when Minnesota hosts the Boston Bruins. By Mike Cook. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 6 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 8:30 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BKN--LAKERS-SUNS

DESCRIPTION: PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers in a game scheduled after both teams lost in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Suns beat the Lakers on Dec. 1 in their only meeting of the season to date. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 6 p.m. MST.

UPCOMING: By 12/14/2025 10:30 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal

SUMMARY: Manchester City and Aston Villa both won to keep the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal. Nottingham Forest pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 3-0 against Tottenham and Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby after an own-goal from Nick Woltemade. Arsenal had extended its lead at the top of the standings to five points with a 2-1 win against Wolves on Saturday. But a day later its closest rivals both responded with victories - second-place City winning 3-0 at Crystal Palace and Villa, in third, twice coming back to beat West Ham 3-2 at the London Stadium. City is two points behind Arsenal and Villa is a point further back.

WORDS: 865 - MOVED: 12/14/2025 1:40 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:d0275383a73819659a8ba7952d757ee5&mediaType=text

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BBO--DIAMONDBACKS-KELLY

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

SUMMARY: Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced and is pending a physical. The right-hander spent the first 6 1/2 years of his career with the Diamondbacks before the pending free agent was dealt to the Texas Rangers at this year’s trade deadline in July. He was good for both teams, finishing with a combined 12-9 record and 3.52 ERA. Kelly’s return to Arizona isn’t a huge surprise considering he’s a Scottsdale native and played in college at Arizona State.

WORDS: 329 - MOVED: 12/14/2025 1:22 p.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:239c884e689016a3cf96341a86e647f0&mediaType=text

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US-WNBA-SECOND CAREERS

From hoops to oysters: Inside the unexpected second acts of WNBA stars

SUMMARY: Although the WNBA is bringing in more money than ever, many players still find themselves financially unsteady when the final whistle blows. Former WNBA star Sue Wicks found her next calling in oyster farming on New York’s East Moriches Bay. Wicks has worked as a commentator, college basketball coach and at a fitness start-up since retiring from the WNBA in 2002. She says she feels lucky to again find a career “that works for my soul.” But the reality is that even a successful run as one of the world’s best basketball players didn’t earn her enough to fully retire.

WORDS: 1258 - MOVED: 12/14/2025 9:11 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:53b2b85bff0140e3b0feb053d7ad7afe&mediaType=text

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SKI--WCUP-WOMEN’S SUPER-G

New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th

SUMMARY: New Zealand’s Alice Robinson has won a World Cup super-G for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson finished 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France and 0.19 ahead of Sofia Goggia of Italy. The 41-year-old American standout Lindsey Vonn was fourth 0.27 behind. It was in a downhill on Friday that Vonn became the oldest winner in the circuit’s history. Mikaela Shiffrin missed the final gate of her first speed race in nearly two years. Saturday’s downhill winner Emma Aicher fell but appeared uninjured. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22.

WORDS: 428 - MOVED: 12/14/2025 8:30 a.m. EST

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:44ca226ec61fbdf6f2e4b13bb77b54e2&mediaType=text

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FBN--STEELERS-REPLACING TJ

TJ Watt is basically irreplaceable for the Steelers. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer are ready to try

SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to try to protect their AFC North lead without T.J. Watt. The perennial All-Pro outside linebacker is recovering from a partially collapsed lung and will miss a Monday night visit by Miami. Nick Herbig and rookie Jack Sawyer will see increased playing time alongside Alex Highsmith with Watt sidelined. Herbig has shown flashes of brilliance this season. His 6 1/2 sacks rank second on the team behind Watt’s 7. Herbig says replacing Watt is impossible but added that he and Sawyer will do what they can to honor him with their play.

WORDS: 904 - MOVED: 12/14/2025 11:13 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBC--AP ALL-AMERICA TEAM

The Associated Press announces its college football All-America team at noon Eastern.

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BKW--T25-WOMENS POLL

The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll at noon Eastern.

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BKC--T25-MENS POLL

The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll at 1 p.m. Eastern.

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YE--SPORTS-POLITICS

While there has always been an intersection between the world of sports and politics, the collision in 2025 was unlike any other. The clash between the two will only grow in 2026 with global events like the Winter Olympics and the World Cup looming on the horizon.

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