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OLY--SPD-SPEEDSKATING-SECRET TECH

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month. By Howard Fendrich. 850 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 3:01 a.m. EST, Text, Alternate Headlines, Photo

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OLY--SKI-VONN’S PLACE

DESCRIPTION: For Lindsey Vonn, Cortina d’Ampezzo represents more than just the town where she’s going to try and win an Olympic medal at age 41 on her new titanium knee. By Andrew Dampf. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 5:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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FBN--SUPER BOWL

FORMATS: Video, Interactive, Text, Photo

1. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-PHOTOGRAPHER

2. DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO — Photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl, yet the only football picture he has prominently displayed in his San Diego home is the one he took of Bart Starr scoring on a quarterback sneak with 13 seconds left in the “Ice Bowl,” the 1967 NFL championship game against the Dallas Cowboys, to propel the Green Bay Packers into the second Super Bowl. Biever’s streak will reach a perfect 60 on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots play in Santa Clara, California. 800 works, photos, video.

3. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 5:00 a.m. EST

4. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-NEXTGEN STATS

5. DESCRIPTION: Anyone watching Caleb Williams’ desperation fourth-down touchdown pass in the divisional round knew how improbable a play it was. Quantifying that was a different story. That’s when the NFL’s NextGen Stats stepped in with specific details of how far Williams retreated to how far the pass traveled. The NFL finished its 10th season in the NextGen Stats era that has transformed all aspects of the game. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 850 words, photos by 11 a.m. PST

6. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 1:00 p.m. EST

7. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-GOODELL

8. DESCRIPTION: SAN JOSE, Calif. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell meets with the media ahead of the Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos. Event begins at 6 pm ET.

9. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 5:00 p.m. EST

10. WITH: FBN--SUPER BOWL-HALFTIME EVOLUTION

11. DESCRIPTION: Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to marching bands and pageantry. But these days, it belongs to global pop stars, cinematic production and moments that ripple beyond the stadium. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Photos. UPCOMING: 900 words.

12. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 6:00 p.m. EST

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GLF--BLOOMING ROSE

DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO -- Justin Rose doesn’t pay attention to his age no matter how much he gets reminded, and the latest occasion was a happy one. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 850 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text, Photo

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BKC--T25-ALABAMA-BEDIAKO

DESCRIPTION: GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida students taunted Alabama center Charles Bediako with chants of “G League dropout” in a 100-77 loss to the Gators. It provided a glimpse of what the most controversial player in college basketball should expect at road games in the Southeastern Conference — and potentially the NCAA Tournament. By Mark Long.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text

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BKW--T25-WOMENS POLL

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 12:00 p.m. EST, DigitalPlans, Text, Photo

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BKC--T25-MENS POLL

DESCRIPTION: The Associated Press releases its latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 1:00 p.m. EST, DigitalPlans, Text, Photo

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TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN-ALCARAZ-NEXT DAY

Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory

SUMMARY: Carlos Alcaraz thinks he might get a small kangaroo tattooed on one leg. It would be a lasting memento of his win over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s final Sunday which made him the youngest male player at 22 to complete a career Grand Slam. “I already know it’s going to be a kangaroo. I just don’t know the place,” Alcaraz said. “I’m just thinking about the leg but I don’t know which calf, whether it will be the right or left one.” Alcaraz posed for photographers with the ornate Australian Open trophy, looking casually stylish in black, in loafers and no socks.

WORDS: 698 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 1:20 a.m. EST

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BKN--THUNDER-NUGGETS

Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points

SUMMARY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111. Cason Wallace added a career-best 27 points for the Thunder, including seven 3s. Oklahoma City sank 19 3-pointers and expanded a seven-point halftime lead to 16 in the third quarter. Peyton Watson paced the Nuggets with 29 points, but they never led. Nikola Jokic scored 16 in his second game back from injury. Jamal Murray had 12 assists but struggled with his shooting. Both teams were missing several starters due to injuries.

WORDS: 388 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 12:22 a.m. EST

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HKN--BRUINS-LIGHTNING

Lightning’s historic four-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series

SUMMARY: Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game. Kucherov finished with a goal and three assists, Brandon Hagel had a goal and two assists, while Oliver Bjorkstrand, Darren Raddysh and Nick Paul all scored power-play goals after Tampa Bay fell behind 5-1 in the second period. Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 29 saves. Morgan Geekie had a pair of goals for the Bruins. Viktor Arvidsson, Alex Steeves and Matthew Poitras also scored for Boston.

WORDS: 523 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 12:22 a.m. EST

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BKN--ALL-STAR RESERVES

LeBron’s All-Star streak at 22 years. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren, Avdija 1st-timers

SUMMARY: LeBron James is an All-Star again, marking his 22nd consecutive selection. The NBA announced the reserves on Sunday for the game on Feb. 15 in Inglewood, California, including James. He is the All-Star record holder in a number of categories that also include appearances with 20 and points with 434. The reserves from the Eastern Conference are Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Norman Powell and Jalen Johnson. From the Western Conference, the other reserves are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deni Avdija. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren and Avdija are first-time All-Stars.

WORDS: 969 - MOVED: 02/02/2026 12:05 a.m. EST

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BKN--LAKERS-JAMES-ALL-STAR STREAK

LeBron James wasn’t thinking about his All-Star streak after being injured to start the season

SUMMARY: LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty for two decades. This season, it was no sure thing. And for James, who just wanted to get healthy enough to play in real games, it wasn’t a priority. James says Sunday he wasn’t thinking about the All-Star Game after missing the first 14 games of the season because of sciatica. But he has come on strong since turning 41 on Dec. 30 and was selected as a reserve Sunday. That extends his NBA-record streak to 22 consecutive appearances.

WORDS: 487 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 11:00 p.m. EST

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BKN--LAKERS-KNICKS

Knicks beat Lakers 112-100 to spoil LeBron James’ 32nd regular-season game at Madison Square Garden

SUMMARY: OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night to spoil LeBron James’ 32nd game at Madison Square Garden. Josh Hart finished with 20 points and Jalen Brunson had 12 points and a season-high 13 assists for the Knicks, who matched a season high with their sixth straight win, most of them coming easily. James finished with 22 points, six assists and five rebounds after being chosen as a reserve earlier Sunday for his NBA-record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection. He fell to 23-9 in the regular season at MSG,

WORDS: 360 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 9:36 p.m. EST

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GLF--FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN

Justin Rose sets scoring record and becomes first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines since 1955

SUMMARY: Justin Rose is the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years. Rose finished with a 70 to break the tournament scoring record last set by Tiger Woods in 1999. He finished at 23-under 265. The Farmers Insurance Open has some of the best weather ever. What it didn’t have was drama. Rose started with a six-shot lead and never let anyone get any closer, winning by seven. Tommy Bolt in 1955 was the last player to win this tournament from start to finish without ties. Rose now moves to No. 3 in the world at age 45. He is not slowing.

WORDS: 897 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 8:01 p.m. EST

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BBO--REDS-SUÁREZ

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say

SUMMARY: Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced. Suárez was the top slugger left on the free agent market and the two-time All-Star returns to Cincinnati, where he played seven seasons. He hit 189 home runs for the Reds from 2015 through 2021, including 49 in 2019. The move gives the Reds the proven power hitter they had been seeking throughout the offseason. A third baseman for most of his 12-year major league career, the 34-year-old Suárez is expected to be Cincinnati’s primary designated hitter.

WORDS: 366 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 7:54 p.m. EST

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FBN--RAIDERS-KUBIAK

Raiders working on deal to hire Klint Kubiak as head coach, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Raiders are working toward finalizing an agreement to make Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak their head coach. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the discussions who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no contract was in place. The Raiders would not be allowed to announce a deal with Kubiak until after next Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Seahawks and New England Patriots. The 38-year-old Kubiak would be the third coach in three seasons for the Raiders and the fifth full-time leader since they moved to Las Vegas in 2020.

WORDS: 532 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 4:45 p.m. EST

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FBN--CARDINALS-LAFLEUR

Cardinals hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as head coach

SUMMARY: The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as head coach, turning to a division rival’s offensive coordinator to try to pull the franchise out of the bottom of the NFC West. The Cardinals made the announcement on Sunday, bringing an end to the nearly four-week process. The 38-year-old Los Angeles Rams assistant replaces Jonathan Gannon, who was fired on Jan. 5 after a 15-36 record over three seasons, including 3-14 this past season. LaFleur — who is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur — has been the Rams’ offensive coordinator for the past three seasons.

WORDS: 756 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 4:22 p.m. EST

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BKW--T25-UCONN-TENNESSEE RIVALRY

No. 1 UConn hands Tennessee worst loss in storied rivalry, routing Lady Vols 96-66

SUMMARY: Azzi Fudd and UConn got a measure of revenge for the team’s most recent loss, handing Tennessee the largest defeat in the history of the storied rivalry between the teams. The No. 1 Huskies were up by four midway through the third quarter before using a 14-0 run to close the period and put the game away in the 96-66 victory Sunday. The 30-point margin topped the Huskies’ 79-56 victory in 2002 that was the previous worst loss in the series for Tennessee. It’s the second-worst defeat ever for the Lady Vols, only surpassed by a 31-point loss to Texas in 1984 according to the school’s record book.

WORDS: 790 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 3:45 p.m. EST

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Tottenham roars back to draw with Man City and do Arsenal a favor in Premier League title race

SUMMARY: Tottenham has done fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race. Spurs have come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with second-place Manchester City. It leaves Arsenal with a six-point lead with 14 games left. It was almost the perfect day for the leaders because Aston Villa, the other title contender, lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Brentford. Villa stayed seven points adrift of Arsenal and was in danger of being reeled in by fourth-place Manchester United. United scored a stoppage-time winner through Benjamin Sesko to beat Fulham 3-2 for a third straight win under new manager Michael Carrick.

WORDS: 706 - MOVED: 02/01/2026 2:46 p.m. EST

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