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FBC--CFP-ROSE BOWL

DESCRIPTION: Alabama will play No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in a matchup of a traditional power against the ultimate upstart. Alabama is one of the most successful programs ever in college football, with six national titles this century. Indiana has never won a New Year’s Six game and has just three bowl victories in its history. The Hoosiers haven’t won a bowl game since 1991, and they look to change that in the national quarterfinal. By Cliff Brunt. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 2:00 p.m. EST, Text

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HKN--FLYERS-RANGERS

DESCRIPTION: Longtime division rivals clash in an off-Broadway matinee when the Philadelphia Flyers visit the New York Rangers, who have lost 13 of their 17 home games at Madison Square Garden. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. 300 words.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 3:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP-MIAMI-TEXAS A&M

DESCRIPTION: No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 10 Miami both make their College Football Playoff debut when they meet. The Hurricanes have won four in a row and the Aggies are coming off a loss to Texas that was their first of the season. By Kristie Rieken. 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKW--T25-IOWA-UCONN

DESCRIPTION: No. 1 UConn plays 11th-ranked Iowa at the Women’s Champions Classic at Barclays Center. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 4:00 p.m. EST, Text

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GLF--PNC CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: Bernhard Langer goes for yet another win with his son in the PNC Championship, the 20-team tournament of major champions and their children or parents. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 500 words.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 6:00 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP-TULANE-MISSISSIPPI

DESCRIPTION: No. 11 seed Tulane plays sixth-seeded Ole Miss in a first-round College Football Playoff game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. It’s the first game for the Rebels since the departure of coach Lane Kiffin to LSU. By Brett Martel. 650 words, photos. Game starts at 3:30 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 6:30 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-HOUSTON-ARKANSAS

DESCRIPTION: Southern powers square off in New Jersey when coach Kelvin Sampson and No. 8 Houston (10-1) take on John Calipari and 14th-ranked Arkansas (9-2) at Prudential Center. 300 words. Game starts at 5:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 8:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-AUBURN-PURDUE

DESCRIPTION: No. 6 Purdue plays another game against a ranked team, No. 21 Auburn, in Indianapolis. The Boilermakers responded to their only loss of the season by producing back-to-back wins by 20 or more points. Auburn is 1-3 against ranked teams this season. By Michael Marot. 300 words, photos. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 9:00 p.m. EST, Text

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BKC--T25-TEXAS TECH-DUKE

DESCRIPTION: Two of the nation’s top players clash when freshman Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke (11-0) face JT Toppin and No. 19 Texas Tech (8-3) at Madison Square Garden. 300 words. Game starts at 8 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 10:30 p.m. EST, Text

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FBC--CFP-JAMES MADISON-OREGON

DESCRIPTION: No. 12 seed James Madison plays fifth-seeded Oregon in a first-round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium. By Andrew Destin. 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 11:30 p.m. EST, Text

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FBN--PACKERS-BEARS

DESCRIPTION: Green Bay Packers play Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. 300 words, more on merit. Game starts at 8:20 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 11:50 p.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BKC--T25-SAN DIEGO ST-ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION: Top-ranked Arizona faces its latest tough test when it faces San Diego State at the home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. By John Marshall. 300 words, photos. Game starts at 10:30 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 12/20/2025 11:59 p.m. EST, Text

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Haaland’s 2 in Man City win over West Ham gives him more Premier League goals than Ronaldo

SUMMARY: Erling Haaland continues to motor along at better than a goal a game for Manchester City in the Premier League. His latest victim was West Ham in a 3-0 win for City. The Norway striker scored in each half to move to 19 goals in 17 matches in this campaign and also set up Tijjani Reijnders’ goal. The victory lifted City into first place, a point ahead Arsenal before the deposed leader’s match at Everton later. Haaland’s double gave him 104 in the Premier League, one more than Cristiano Ronaldo having played 122 games fewer. Chelsea has recovered to draw at Newcastle 2-2. Wolverhampton remains winless after 17 games by losing to Brentford 2-0.

WORDS: 608 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 12:11 p.m. EST

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FBC--ARIZONA ST-DILLINGHAM EXTENSION

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham signs 5-year extension averaging $7.5M a year, AP source says

SUMMARY: Arizona State has signed football coach Kenny Dillingham to a five-year contract extension that will raise his average annual salary to $7.5 million. That’s according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because it was not yet announced. The deal also will increase Arizona State’s salary pool for assistant coaches to $11 million, one of the highest in the Big 12, the person said. The extension takes Dillingham out of the running for the top job at Michigan, which fired Sherrone Moore last week.

WORDS: 391 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 11:38 a.m. EST

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BOX--PAUL-JOSHUA

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight

SUMMARY: Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight. The two-time heavyweight champion displayed why he is one of the sport’s elite punchers when he dropped the fading Paul twice in the fifth round. The YouTuber went down again in the sixth. Although Paul (12-2) reached his feet, Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) finally crushed Paul’s upset dream when he dropped him a fourth time with a right to the head. Paul was counted out at 1:31 of the round in front of a capacity crowd of 19,600 at the Kaseya Center. Paul later reported that his jaw was broken in two spots.

WORDS: 518 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 6:34 a.m. EST

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BOX--JAKE PAUL-BROKEN JAW

Jake Paul reports ‘double broken jaw’ from his KO loss to Anthony Joshua

SUMMARY: Jake Paul sustained a “double broken jaw” in his loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The YouTuber confirmed the damage early Saturday. Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout victory over Paul who later posted an X-ray showing a jaw broken in two spots. Paul wrote in a social media post: “Double broken jaw.” He also said “thanks for all the support I’m OK.” Joshua ended the heavyweight bout with a powerful punch to Paul’s jaw, sending the American to the canvas for the fourth and final time. Paul was counted out as he struggled to get to his feet.

WORDS: 172 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 6:25 a.m. EST

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BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-EDWARDS

Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the Thunder

SUMMARY: Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 112-107 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Edwards had been managing foot soreness. He said there was no doubt in his mind he would play against the defending champion Thunder. Edwards hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left and had a block, a rebound and a steal on defense down the stretch to help fend off reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder took a rare loss and fell to 25-3 this season.

WORDS: 526 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 2:31 a.m. EST

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FBC--CFP-ALABAMA-DEBOER

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer claps back at critics following comeback victory at Oklahoma in playoff

SUMMARY: Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer addressed doubts about his team after their College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma. Critics questioned Alabama’s inclusion after a tough loss to Georgia, while Notre Dame was left out. Rumors about DeBoer leaving for Michigan prompted him to affirm his commitment to Alabama. On Friday, Alabama overcame a 17-0 deficit to defeat Oklahoma 34-24, securing a spot in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against Indiana. DeBoer expressed confidence in his team, emphasizing their resilience. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and linebacker Deontae Lawson acknowledged the media’s role in motivating them.

WORDS: 408 - MOVED: 12/20/2025 2:19 a.m. EST

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBN--WEEK 15: 12 NFL games.