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UPCOMING

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BBO--MARLINS-SASAKI

DESCRIPTION: Rintaro Sasaki recently announced he will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in his home country. The Marlins were set to introduce the Japanese slugger. By Alanis Thames. 500 words by 4:30 pm.

UPCOMING: By 07/23/2026 4:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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TRUMP-DODGERS

DESCRIPTION: President Donald Trump hosts The Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2025 World Series Champions, at the White House.

UPCOMING: By 07/23/2026 4:30 p.m. EDT, Video, Photo, Text

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GLF--3M OPEN

DESCRIPTION: Scottie Scheffler plays the 3M Open for the first time as the first round takes place at the TPC Twin Cities. By Mike Cook. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/23/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--CARDINALS-REPORT

DESCRIPTION: The Arizona Cardinals have their first practice of training camp on Thursday under first-year coach Mike LaFleur. One of his first tasks is sorting out his quarterback situation, which could be a three-man race between Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck. By David Brandt. 600 words, photos from 2:30 p.m. PT practice.

UPCOMING: By 07/23/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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FBC--SEC-KIFFIN

Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves

SUMMARY: Even Lane Kiffin supports the “Lane Kiffin Rule.” That rule is a Congress-proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going. The LSU coach, whose move from Mississippi last season lit up his sport, spoke at SEC Media Days. He says a law that outlawed in-season moves could be helpful for future coaches who find themselves in his situation. Kiffin says “I do hope for future people, that’s fixed so that you’re not in that same predicament.”

WORDS: 950 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 1:17 p.m. EDT

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FBN--PANTHERS-SCOURTON

Panthers OLB Nic Scourton carted off the field with right knee injury on Day 1 of training camp

SUMMARY: Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field with a right knee injury during the team’s first day of training camp. Panthers head coach Dave Canales says he does not know the extent of the injury, but adds that Scourton will have an MRI exam. Scourton held his hand over his face as he was led into an awaiting cart. As he was leaving the field, the cart stopped and Canales and every player on the roster individually walked over to hug Scourton before he was taken to the training room. Scourton had an outstanding rookie season, playing in 17 games with eight starts.

WORDS: 421 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 12:48 p.m. EDT

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CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE

Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Pogacar keeps overall lead

SUMMARY: Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz times his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France. Tadej Pogacar finished a few minutes behind and maintained his significant overall lead. It was the 33-year-old Carapaz’s first stage win at this year’s race. He was not chased down by Pogacar because he is not considered a threat to win the Tour. Pogacar is chasing a third straight Tour title and fifth overall. The Slovenian star rolled over the line in a large group containing his closest rival Remco Evenepoel and Pogacar’s UAE Emirates XRG teammate Isaac Del Toro. Pogacar maintained his lead of 4 minutes, 32 seconds over Evenepoel.

WORDS: 548 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 12:44 p.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-CABALLERO-PITCH CLOCK

Yankees’ José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher

SUMMARY: Major League Baseball is cracking down on José Caballero’s batting routine, saying it amounts to deception. MLB told umpires Wednesday to enforce pitch-clock violations against Caballero, leading to a strikeout and the ejection of the Yankees’ hitting coach during a game against the Pirates. Caballero’s routine involves waiting until the last moment to acknowledge the pitcher, which MLB says disrupts the game. Yankees manager Aaron Boone criticized MLB for not informing the team about the change. Caballero feels targeted, arguing his routine is consistent and not meant to deceive. MLB adopted the pitch clock to speed up games.

WORDS: 824 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 12:31 p.m. EDT

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US--TRUMP-DODGERS

Trump will welcome the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. Thursday’s event in the Rose Garden celebrates the team’s second consecutive World Series title. The Dodgers previously celebrated their 2024 win with Trump in April 2025. Trump has added personal touches to the White House, including a Mar-a-Lago-inspired patio where the team event is being held. Championship baseball teams have been coming to the White House since 1869, when President Ulysses S. Grant welcomed the Cincinnati Red Stockings.

WORDS: 523 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 12:02 p.m. EDT

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HKN--BLACKHAWKS-KANE

Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract

SUMMARY: Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team. The 37-year-old Kane became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships. He ranks among the franchise’s career leaders with 446 goals, 779 assists and 1,225 points. Kane isn’t same player he was during his first stint with the Blackhawks. But he had 16 goals and 41 assists in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He has recorded at least 50 points in 18 of his 19 seasons.

WORDS: 512 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 11:06 a.m. EDT

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HKN--BLUE JACKETS-GREAVES

Blue Jackets sign goaltender Jet Greaves to $15 million, 3-year deal through the 2028-29 season

SUMMARY: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season. The 25-year-old Greaves finished 26-19-9 with a 2.60 goals-against average last season to become the fifth goaltender in franchise history to win 25 games in a season. He had two shutouts in 55 games. His .908 save percentage tied for sixth among NHL goaltenders.

WORDS: 207 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 10:41 a.m. EDT

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SOC--ITALY-COACH

Italy in crisis: federation sounds out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for coach

SUMMARY: The Italian soccer federation has talked to Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about leading the national team. It hopes to announce the new coach within a week. Italy is still reeling after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third time. Paolo Maldini, the new technical director, has confirmed discussions with both coaches. Guardiola left Man City after a successful decade while Ancelotti extended his contract with Brazil to 2030 before a disappointing World Cup performance. Former Italy coaches Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are also among the favorites to take charge of the national team. Andrea Pirlo, who helped Italy to the World Cup in 2006 as a player, is reportedly in contention too.

WORDS: 476 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 10:39 a.m. EDT

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FBN--PANTHERS-STADIUM RENOVATION

A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper’s $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way

SUMMARY: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into stadium renovations with the hopes to bringing more major ports events to Charlotte including the Super Bowl, the NFL draft and the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The investment coincides with the Panthers reaching a long-term extension on stadium naming rights with Bank of America. The additional investment in the stadium brings to total cost of renovations to the 30-year-old downtown Charlotte stadium to $1.3 billion. The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

WORDS: 920 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 9:53 a.m. EDT

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SOC--FIFA-TRUMP-NORWAY

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators. The Norway soccer federation says its board of directors will consider filing the complaint at its next meeting. That’s likely on Aug. 6. Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness has told London daily The Times: “We need our leader in FIFA to say that this was an error.” After Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a one-game ban for Balogun’s red-card tackle against Bosnia-Herzegovina was deferred so he could play against Belgium in the last 16.

WORDS: 512 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 9:07 a.m. EDT

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SOC--FRANCE-ZIDANE

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

SUMMARY: The French Football Federation will announce the new national coach next Tuesday. Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps. The FFF says its president Philippe Diallo will name the coach at a news conference in Paris. The 54-year-old Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. The midfield great coached Madrid to three straight Champions League titles. Deschamps took charge of France for 14 years and stepped down after the World Cup.

WORDS: 263 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 5:58 a.m. EDT

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SOC--GERMANY-KLOPP

Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach

SUMMARY: The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach. The federation didn’t give a reason for the event scheduled for Friday morning at its Frankfurt headquarters. The former Liverpool manager has been the preferred candidate ever since Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany’s shock loss on penalties to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.

WORDS: 199 - MOVED: 07/23/2026 5:24 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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FBN--TRAINING CAMP-STORYLINES

From Patrick Mahomes’ return to Baker Mayfield’s contract, there are plenty of storylines to watch in training camp. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi.

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GLF--3M OPEN

The second round of the 3M Open takes place at the TPC Twin Cities.

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