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BKL--WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

BKL--WCUP-US-HUNGARY

DESCRIPTION: BERLIN — The U.S. will look to reach the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup when it faces Hungary in a quarterfinal matchup. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. Game tips at 5:30 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WCUP-QUARTERFINALS ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: BERLIN — A roundup of the quarterfinal matchups at the women’s FIBA World Cup. Spain faces Australia, Germany plays Belgium and France takes on China as well as the U.S.-Hungary game.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 8:00 a.m. EDT

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FBC--SEC-THIS WEEK

DESCRIPTION: This week in the SEC, No. 1 Ohio State returns to face No. 4 Texas in a high-stakes Saturday night rematch and No. 11 Oklahoma heads to Michigan. Alabama and Kentucky kick off conference play. By Maura Carey, 600 words.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 9:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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AMERICA 250--FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

DESCRIPTION: The tradition of Friday night high school football provides a sense of unity in communities and a sense of purpose and hope for the players. That tradition remains vibrant in places like Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The high school representing the former steel mill town remains a powerhouse amid uncertain times, and its players often use it as a springboard to college and a chance to escape. By Will Graves.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 9:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBC--NORTH DAKOTA STATE-POLASEK’S ROOTS

DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State coach Tim Polasek leads his team into the FBS era after building his career from the ground up. By Dave Campbell. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--BRONCOS-CHIEFS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs spent the better part of a decade ruling the AFC West. Last year, the Denver Broncos finally knocked them from their throne. So it seems only fitting that that they would open their seasons against each other on Monday night. By Dave Skretta. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 1:40 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-OKLAHOMA-MICHIGAN PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma and Michigan meet in an early-season, marquee matchup. By Larry Lage. 550 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--SAINTS-LIONS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints kick off their season. By Larry Lage. 550 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 5:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--SEAHAWKS-ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION: The Seattle Seahawks showed the resolve of a champion in the season opener by overcoming an injury to Sam Darnold and a fourth-quarter deficit to start their season with another win over New England. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS-GIANTS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys go into a season with contending expectations starting with a prime time matchup at the New York Giants, who have coach John Harbaugh making his debut. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BOX--GARCIA-BENN PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia looks to validate capturing the belt when he faces Conor Benn on Saturday night.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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TEN--US OPEN

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — The top four seeds are all in action in the U.S. Open women’s semifinals. No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 3 Jessica Pegula, and No. 2 Elena Rybakina meets No. 4 Coco Gauff.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--49ERS-RAMS

DESCRIPTION: San Francisco 49ers plays Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground. 300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 09/10/2026 11:45 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--SEAHAWKS-DARNOLD

Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks’ opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed

SUMMARY: Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Seattle’s season opener against the New England Patriots, a potentially significant blow to the Super Bowl champions’ title defense. Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold didn’t break any bones while adding that more tests were needed. Darnold was sacked on Seattle’s first series by Dre’Mont Jones, and the quarterback’s right leg appeared to take the brunt of the impact as Jones drove him to the turf. Darnold limped off the field, was examined in the sideline medical tent and then limped to the locker room.

WORDS: 659 - MOVED: 09/10/2026 12:52 a.m. EDT

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FBN--PATRIOTS-SEAHAWKS

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

SUMMARY: Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seattle Seahawks intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to overcome an early injury to starter Sam Darnold and beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in a Super Bowl rematch. The Seahawks were held to just a field goal through three quarters as Lock and the offense struggled to move the ball after Darnold injured his hip on the opening drive. But the costly interceptions by last season’s MVP runner-up turned the tide and made sure that the banner-raising night would end in happy fashion for the boisterous home crowd.

WORDS: 838 - MOVED: 09/10/2026 12:30 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WCUP-US-ANGEL AND CAITLIN

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other

SUMMARY: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s interactions are a subplot of the women’s FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese continue to insist their relationship on the court is fine. Both players are intense and animated competitors, and their fan bases’ are fiercely loyal. On much of social media you’re either for Reese or for Clark. It has that feel of Duke or Carolina. Bird or Magic, Hatfield or McCoy. Both Clark and Reese say they are having “fun” playing together. Clark said many of the stories about their relationship are “false takes,” saying she loves the fiery competitiveness that she and Reese share.

WORDS: 583 - MOVED: 09/10/2026 12:01 a.m. EDT

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BBO--ASTROS-ALTUVE, 1ST LEDE WRITETHRU

Astros’ Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit

SUMMARY: Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit. The 36-year-old Altuve reached the milestone with a hit to center field against Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, becoming the second player in franchise history to reach 2,500 hits. Hall of Famer Craig Biggio is Houston’s all-time leader with 3,060 hits. Altuve was hitless in Tuesday’s series opener against Philadelphia. He had moved to within one of the mark with a three-hit game against Arizona on Sunday.

WORDS: 404 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-MEN

No. 1 Zverev reaches US Open semifinals and will face Khachanov after Blockx’s injuries

SUMMARY: Alexander Zverev’s rocky road to start the U.S. Open turned into smooth sailing to the semifinals. The No. 1 seed beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday night, putting him into the final four of every Grand Slam tournament this season. The French Open champion and Wimbledon runner-up will play Friday against Karen Khachanov, while Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe meet in the other semifinal. Zverev became the first men’s No. 1 seed to play five-set matches in each of the first two rounds of a major in the Open era, which began in 1968. But he won his last three matches in straight sets.

WORDS: 671 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 10:53 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

SUMMARY: Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina. Gauff overcame a horrible start to give herself a chance at a second U.S. Open title. She won the tournament in 2023, when she had to overcome a similar rough beginning against Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Andreeva, the French Open champion, won the first seven points and took the first set in 26 minutes. Rybakina edged Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, guaranteeing she will become No. 1 in the WTA rankings.

WORDS: 923 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 10:36 p.m. EDT

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HKN--OBIT-MELROSE

Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70

SUMMARY: Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. Melrose stepped away from the role in 2023 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. From Kelvington, Saskatchewan, the hard-nosed defenseman played over 300 games in the NHL after nearly 200 in the World Hockey Association.

WORDS: 548 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 9:26 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI OUT

Ohtani sidelined again as Dodgers weigh injured list stint after right arm discomfort

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for the sixth time in seven games. He felt something in his right arm during a swing on Monday. Ohtani has been managing soreness in his right biceps and left knee for weeks. Manager Dave Roberts says the team will decide the next steps after consulting with medical staff. The Dodgers are off Thursday and start a road trip in Miami on Friday. Ohtani is crucial to the Dodgers’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Series championship, even though he won’t pitch for the rest of the season. First baseman Freddie Freeman is also out with a knee issue.

WORDS: 497 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 8:49 p.m. EDT

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FBC--NCAA ELIGIBILITY

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Southeastern Conference is no longer expected to vote on whether to expel LSU from the league on Thursday. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the SEC has not released a public statement about canceling the planned vote. Thursday’s meeting is not open to the public and is being held by video conference. LSU President Wade Rousse sent a letter, obtained by the AP, to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stating that the league’s claims in a federal lawsuit it filed against LSU are now “moot” because first-year Tigers coach Lane Kiffin had complied with a conference ban on rostering players who had previously signed contracts with NFL teams.

WORDS: 989 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 8:18 p.m. EDT

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FBC--BIG TEN-REPLAY REVIEW

Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games

SUMMARY: The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its football broadcasts. That expanded replay review coverage takes effect this week and will include live audio between the game referee and replay official during reviews, alongside video of the game footage they’re viewing. There also will be a view inside the Big Ten replay center. The Big Ten had announced last week it would offer these enhanced replay reviews during Friday night telecasts. The plan now will cover all conference games as well as home nonconference matchups that have Big Ten officiating crews.

WORDS: 348 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 6:50 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ROUNDUP

Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins

SUMMARY: Six goals for Paris Saint-Germain, five for Barcelona and classically just one for Arsenal as the serious Champions League contenders started with wins Wednesday. There was a hat trick for Ferran Torres, the World Cup-winning goalscorer, and two goals for Ousmane Dembélé in PSG’s 6-1 beating of Slovan Bratislava. At Barcelona, Raphinha scored two and Lamine Yamal fired a free kick through Feyenoord’s defensive wall in a 5-1 win. Arsenal 1-0 win at Napoli. English clubs are played four, won four this week after Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1. Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirović scored three in a 3-1 win over Norwegian debutant Viking.

WORDS: 857 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 6:38 p.m. EDT

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HKN--TEXAS EXPANSION

NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas

SUMMARY: NHL expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, is not a done deal, according to Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. The league entered an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family in June to explore the possibility. Daly said teams expressed concerns about expanding past the current number of 32 when it was broached at a meeting of the Board of Governors. The board is expected to receive another update on the progress of expansion talks when they meet again in New York later this month.

WORDS: 580 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 6:22 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

College football picks: No. 1 Ohio State should win a close one against No. 4 Longhorns

WORDS: 1298 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 5:18 p.m. EDT

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HKN--DUCKS-KREIDER

Ducks place Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract in a salary cap-saving move, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Anaheim Ducks placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers in the first step to terminate his contract, a person with knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the Ducks have not announced the decision. Kreider is a 14-year NHL veteran who completed his first season in Anaheim, and was entering the final year of his contract. By terminating the contract, the Ducks will free up $6.5 million in salary cap space.

WORDS: 290 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 3:20 p.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-SPANISH GP

Sainz expects ‘fun’ but ‘intense’ new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd

SUMMARY: Carlos Sainz expects the hybrid Madring track that will debut this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix to be one of the toughest of the season. Sainz said Wednesday that the new circuit will be fun for drivers but very challenging at the same time. The track was built using a mix of existing roads and purpose-built sections around exhibition-hall pavilions. The Williams driver compared the new track to the ones at the Azerbaijan GP in Baku and the Saudi Arabian GP in Jeddah.

WORDS: 503 - MOVED: 09/09/2026 1:59 p.m. EDT

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