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UPCOMING
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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL
DESCRIPTION: The AP releases its latest Top 25 college football poll. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. Text, photos, agate.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 2:00 p.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Photo, Text
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BKC--T25-DUKE-KANSAS EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION: Duke and Kansas are set to face off in a rare on-campus basketball matchup. The last time Duke played at Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse was in 1988. These high-profile exhibitions offer teams a chance to compete at a high level without affecting their records. By Dave Skretta. Exhibition started at 1 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 3:30 p.m. EDT, Text
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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP
DESCRIPTION: MADRID — The clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is the highlight of Sunday’s games in Europe. Bayern Munich and Inter Milan also play.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 6:30 p.m. EDT, Text
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CAR--NASCAR-TALLADEGA
DESCRIPTION: The wild card of the Chase is 500 miles at Talladega Superspeedway, the most unpredictable track in the NASCAR Cup Series with three consecutive last-lap passes for the win. There has been no repeat winner in the past 12 races at the 2.66-mile oval, a record for the Alabama track. Last fall’s race produced the most lead changes and leaders in more than 15 years at Talladega, and it’s been six years since the race winner also led the most laps. By Nate Ryan. 800 words. Race starts at 2 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 6:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX
DESCRIPTION: Kimi Antonelli starts the United States Grand Prix from pole position at the Circuit of the Americas. A victory would give the 20-year-old Mercedes driver a chance to close out the season championship. By Jim Vertuno. 800 words, photos. Race starts at 4 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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FBN--CHIEFS-SEAHAWKS
DESCRIPTION: Kenneth Walker III and the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs play the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. By Anne Peterson. Game starts at 8:20 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/25/2026 11:20 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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FBC--BAYLOR-ARANDA FIRED
Baylor fires Dave Aranda after Kansas loss, names defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman interim coach
SUMMARY: Baylor has fired football coach Dave Aranda after more than six seasons and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach for the rest of the season. Aranda’s dismissal came a day after Baylor lost to Kansas 25-24 to fall to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks earned their first win over Baylor since 2007. Aranda took over the Baylor program in 2020 and led the Bears to the Big 12 championship and a Sugar Bowl victory in 2021. But he has had just one winning since and finishes at Baylor with a 40-40 record.
WORDS: 296 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 1:17 p.m. EDT
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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP
Man United humbled by Bournemouth to leave Carrick’s job under threat, Liverpool beats Brighton
SUMMARY: The crisis at Manchester United has deepened with a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League as under-pressure manager Michael Carrick’s bold call to drop captain Bruno Fernandes failed to pay off. Brighton was beaten 2-0 at Liverpool for a first defeat since August for the league’s surprise package this season. United’s winless run extended to eight games in all competitions after its latest setback. It came four days after a humiliating 4-1 loss at Como in the Champions League that was followed by critical comments to the media by Fernandes about Carrick’s tactics. The Portugal star was left out of the team against Bournemouth and didn’t make it onto the pitch. United tumbled to 16th place.
WORDS: 487 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 1:03 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.
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FBN--STEELERS-SAINTS
Rodgers throws TD pass in Paris as Steelers beat Saints 16-10 in NFL’s regular-season France debut
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France. Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards and Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards and scrambled for a key first down late in fourth quarter as the Steelers (5-2) won their third straight game. Linebacker Payton Wilson had a red zone interception of Tyler Shough in the third quarter and the Saints (2-5) couldn’t recover. New Orleans rushed for just 18 yards.
WORDS: 429 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 12:54 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.
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FBN--NFL PARIS-FANS
Good mood among fans attending the first NFL game in Paris, a day after protests and clashes
SUMMARY: A day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans attending the NFL’s first game in France. Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints fans mingled around the Stade de France before kickoff. There was a visible but discreet police presence at the national stadium and about 76,000 fans attended the sold-out game won 16-10 by the Steelers. Security concerns in Paris dominated media discussions but did not dampen sprits much, with Saints fan Rachel Rushing saying “we’ve really enjoyed Paris” and “not had any issues.”
WORDS: 564 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 12:43 p.m. EDT
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BKC--T25-KANSAS-DUKE EXHIBITION
A game that won’t count, but could pay off: Duke-Kansas brings high stakes to Allen Fieldhouse
SUMMARY: Duke and Kansas are set to face off in a rare on-campus basketball matchup on Sunday. The last time Duke played at Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse was in 1988. These high-profile exhibitions offer teams a chance to compete at a high level without affecting their records. They also generate significant revenue, with games often sponsored and broadcast by major companies. Kansas coach Bill Self emphasizes the importance of these games both on and off the court. Despite not counting toward official records, such games carry pride and legacy for both teams, especially Kansas, which recently lost an exhibition to Louisville.
WORDS: 917 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 10:30 a.m. EDT. Will be updated.
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SKI--WCUP-MEN’S GIANT SLALOM
Brazil’s Olympic skiing champion Pinheiro Braathen wins season-opening giant slalom
SUMMARY: Brazilian Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the season-opening World Cup giant slalom and extended his winning streak in the discipline to four races. At last season’s Milan Cortina Games, the Norwegian-born Pinheiro Braathen earned South America its first medal at a Winter Olympics. Pinheiro Braathen added to his first-run advantage and finished nearly a half-second ahead of the two Swiss skiers who completed the podium. Olympic slalom champion Loic Meillard finished second, 0.48 seconds behind, and five-time defending overall champion Marco Odermatt came third, 0.49 back. American racer River Radamus moved up from 15th after the first run to finish fourth, 0.82 behind.
WORDS: 407 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 10:29 a.m. EDT
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FBN--EAGLES-HURTS
NFL and players’ union working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis
SUMMARY: The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis. The league and players’ union released a joint statement Sunday saying they are looking into it after the NFLPA called for an investigation earlier in the week. Hurts was placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said Monday that Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. His treatment involves blood thinners, and Hurts won’t be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off them.
WORDS: 307 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 9:51 a.m. EDT
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BKL--WNBA FINALS
Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2
SUMMARY: Much like Warriors coach Steve Kerr did in 2015 moving Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the franchise’s first championship in 40 years, Natalie Nakase shook up Golden State’s starters for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, and it paid off with her Valkyries evening the best-of-seven series at 2 all as it heads back to the Bay Area for Game 5 on Monday night.
WORDS: 786 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 9:31 a.m. EDT
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BKW--SEASON PREVIEW
Women’s basketball’s season set to tip with return of JuJu Watkins, South Carolina, UConn top teams
SUMMARY: JuJu Watkins is back as women’s college basketball has one of its brightest stars returning from an ACL injury that sidelined the USC guard all of last season. Watkins headlines a talented group of stars, including AP Player of the Year Sarah Strong of UConn, Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards. Dawn Staley’s top-ranked Gamecocks are looking to rebound from last season’s national championship game loss to UCLA. The Bruins took a huge hit with their top six players all getting drafted by WNBA teams. Still coach Cori Close used the transfer portal well to bring in a new group to try and defend the Bruins first NCAA title.
WORDS: 454 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 9:05 a.m. EDT
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BKC--SEASON PREVIEW
Even coaches aren’t sure who will be on their rosters for a ’26-27 hoops season like no other
WORDS: 1076 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 7:10 a.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-RAYS-PERALTA
Milwaukee still loves him, but Freddy Peralta will try beating the Brewers in World Series Game 3
SUMMARY: Freddy Peralta spent his first eight major-league seasons trying to help the Milwaukee Brewers earn the World Series berth that continually eluded them. Peralta finally is in the Fall Classic. So are the Brewers. They just happen to be on opposite sides. The oddness of this scenario is apparent as Peralta has received cheers from the Milwaukee crowds even as his Tampa Bay Rays try to prevent the Brewers from winning their first World Series title. Peralta will be Tampa Bay’s starting pitcher in Game 3 on Monday.
WORDS: 838 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-ASHBY
Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series save
SUMMARY: Aaron Ashby’s playoff struggles in previous years taught him how important it was to avoid getting caught up in the pressure of the moment. The mindset shift has helped the Milwaukee Brewers left-hander deliver one of the great runs by any reliever in postseason history. Ashby finished a five-out save after the Brewers rallied from a four-run deficit in a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-0 World Series lead. He struck out Yandy Díaz and ended the game by stranding the tying run at third base.
WORDS: 800 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 2:58 a.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-RAYS-RASMUSSEN
Drew Rasmussen can’t make it through 4th inning as Rays blow 4-0 lead in Game 2 loss to Brewers
SUMMARY: Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen had sailed through his first three postseason starts while working at least six innings in each of them. He couldn’t make it out of the fourth inning Saturday night against a Milwaukee Brewers lineup that specializes in driving up pitch counts and grinding starters into submission. Rasmussen gave up three runs in 3 2/3 innings as the Rays blew an early 4-0 lead and lost 5-4 to Milwaukee in Game 2 of the World Series. The Rays trail 2-0 as the series heads to Tampa Bay.
WORDS: 749 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 2:47 a.m. EDT
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FBC--T25-TEXAS-EDGY ARCH
Steve Sarkisian likes the edgy Arch Manning who helped Texas avoid meltdown against Ole Miss
SUMMARY: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian wouldn’t mind seeing the edgy Arch Manning every week. The quarterback helped take the edge off what would have been a visceral reaction from Texas fans if the Longhorns had blown yet another double-digit lead. Manning did have two interceptions and lost a fumble that No. 7 Mississippi recovered for a touchdown in 19th-ranked Texas’ 34-27 victory. But he also led and finished off the drive to the touchdown that put the Longhorns ahead for good in the fourth quarter. The edginess came from a two-game losing streak that sent Texas sliding out of the top spot in the poll.
WORDS: 755 - MOVED: 10/25/2026 1:53 a.m. EDT
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MOVING TOMORROW
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BKW--CONFERENCE PREVIEWS
Previews of the upcoming women’s college basketball seasons in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Southeastern conferences.
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BKL--WNBA FINALS
Coverage of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries.
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BBO--WORLD SERIES
Coverage of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays.