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SKI WCUP WOMEN’S GIANT SLALOM
DESCRIPTION: SÖLDEN, Austria — Mikaela Shiffrin is among the skiers to watch in the season opening World Cup giant slalom on the Rettenbach glacier.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 5:30 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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SKI WCUP MEN’S GIANT SLALOM
DESCRIPTION: SÖLDEN, Austria — Marco Odermatt and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen are among the favorites in the season-opening World Cup giant slalom on the Rettenbach glacier.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 5:30 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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FBN-NFL-PARIS-MUSKATEERS
DESCRIPTION: Feature on American football team - Paris Musketeers
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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GYM--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the apparatus finals at the 2026 world gymnastics championships. Coverage of the event finals for men’s floor exercise, pommel horse and rings and women’s vault and uneven bars.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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MMA--UFC 333
DESCRIPTION: Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski faces top-ranked challenger Movsar Evloev in the main event at UFC 333.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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BKL--WNBA FINALS
DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the WNBA Finals. The Dream look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Golden State Valkyries when the two teams in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. Game starts at 1 p.m. EDT — With: Separates on merit
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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FBC--T25-PITTSBURGH-MIAMI
DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh plays Miami (FL) at Hard Rock Stadium. Malachi Toney is 31 yards away from 2,000 for his Miami receiving career, and he’ll help lead the top-ranked Hurricanes against Pitt on Saturday. Game begins noon. By Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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FBC--T25-INDIANA-MICHIGAN
DESCRIPTION: Indiana plays Michigan at Michigan Stadium. By Larry Lage. 300 words, more on merit, photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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CAR--NASCAR-TALLADEGA PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Kyle Larson’s dream Chase came to an abrupt stop at Phoenix as his comfortable lead in the standings was cut to five points. The defending Cup Series champion could have a hard time recovering at Talladega Superspeedway, one of his worst tracks. Larson has a Chase-worst average finish of 30.6 this season at the Talladega, Atlanta and Daytona superspeedways. In 58 starts on drafting tracks, Larson has never won. By Nate Ryan.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX
DESCRIPTION: Qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2026 season.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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HKN--DEVILS-HELLEBUYCK
DESCRIPTION: The New Jersey Devils discuss the trade that got them goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Text, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/24/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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BBO--WORLD SERIES
Brewers withstand Rays’ comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
SUMMARY: Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series. DeLuca’s strikeout came after Tampa Bay’s Liam Hicks had grounded into an apparent game-ending double play that was overturned after a video review. Replays determined Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt’s right foot was slightly off the bag when he reached to catch a high throw from second baseman Brice Turang. Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over five innings to earn the win.
WORDS: 958 - MOVED: 10/24/2026 1:34 a.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-BREWERS-MISIOROWSKI
Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
SUMMARY: Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year’s Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers’ fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays’ Yandy Díaz. Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings with three strikeouts, leaving with a 2-1 lead. Misiorowski’s first pitch, taken for a ball above the strike zone, was listed at 103.4 mph on the stadium video boards but clocked at 103.5 by MLB’s Statcast system. Aroldis Chapman of the Chicago Cubs had set the mark for a Series pitcher at 103.2 mph in 2016.
WORDS: 667 - MOVED: 10/24/2026 1:09 a.m. EDT
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BKN--CELTICS-TATUM BROWN BEEF
Jayson Tatum vents over Jaylen Brown’s ‘cap’ post as Celtics win overshadowed by trade drama talk
SUMMARY: Jayson Tatum addressed his frustrations with the ongoing drama surrounding the relationship between he and Jaylen Brown after Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Instead of discussing his 36-point performance in the Celtics’ win over the Knicks, Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference explaining his side of the situation. Brown responded to comments Tatum made on a YouTube video in which he said he was surprised with by the trade with a “cap” emoji on Instagram, implying it was untrue. Tatum expressed frustration with how their relationship has been portrayed, emphasizing there’s no animosity, despite the perception otherwise.
WORDS: 579 - MOVED: 10/24/2026 12:22 a.m. EDT
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BKN--MAVERICKS-FLAGG OUT
Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against Pacers
SUMMARY: Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury. Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year was injured late in the first half when he appeared headed for a breakaway dunk. Pacers swingman Aaron Nesmith fouled Flagg hard from behind, knocking Flagg off balance and he landed awkwardly on the shoulder under the basket. A brief shoving match ensued as coaches tried to separate the players. Nesmith was called for a flagrant foul on the play and a double technical was assessed to Nesmaith and Dallas guard Naji Marshall.
WORDS: 412 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 11:28 p.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-YOUNT-UECKER
Robin Yount and Brewers’ broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
SUMMARY: Hall of Famer Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing one of the beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster’s plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch prior to Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Uecker’s presence also was all over the radio broadcast room named in his honor as the Brewers played their first World Series game since 1982. Each member of the Brewers radio crew also wore a plaid blazer that had been part of Uecker’s wardrobe. Uecker died in January 2025 at the age of 90 after broadcasting Brewers games for 54 years.
WORDS: 512 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 8:37 p.m. EDT
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FBN--COWBOYS-CHEERLEADERS-UNIONIZING
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for higher pay
SUMMARY: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing. The NFL franchise has agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative for one of the most famous cheer squads in professional sports. That’s what both sides said in a joint statement Friday. The announcement follows years of the cheerleaders fighting for pay increases. According to Forbes magazine, the Cowboys are the most valuable pro sports team in the world.
WORDS: 363 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 8:17 p.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-LOOMING LOCKOUT
Union head calls MLB’s salary cap proposal ‘nuclear bomb’ ahead of World Series opener
SUMMARY: Baseball’s union chief said the owners’ proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb” and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive. Shortly before the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays opened the first World Series in 35 years between small-payroll teams in the bottom half of big league spending, players’ association head Bruce Meyer and Manfred held separate media sessions Friday near the first base dugout at American Family Field.
WORDS: 1141 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 8:01 p.m. EDT
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BKN--KNICKS-CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS MISTAKE
Knicks say using championship rings in an email to fool employees was an ‘unfortunate mistake’
SUMMARY: Madison Square Garden says an email that led employees to believe they were selecting a Knicks championship ring but instead was a phishing attempt was an “unfortunate mistake.” The company added Friday that more than 275 players and employees will still be getting rings as planned. Knicks players received the rings they earned by winning the NBA championship on Tuesday night. On Thursday, The Athletic reported that in September, MSG employees received an email reading: “Congratulations, your Employee Championship Ring is here.” Those who clicked on the link at the bottom of the email were forced to attend a mandatory cybersecurity class.
WORDS: 250 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT
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CAR--F1-US GRAND PRIX PREVIEW
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli within reach of becoming youngest F1 champion as series resumes at COTA
SUMMARY: Kimi Antonelli is within reach of becoming the youngest Formula 1 champion in series history at the United States Grand Prix in Texas. A lot things would need to fall into place. Antonelli needs a win, with teammate George Russell finishing ninth or lower and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton fifth or lower. Even if it doesn’t happen, Antonelli is close to the championship. He has won eight times this season and has been consistent throughout. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has been the dominant driver of late and is seeking a third consecutive victory.
WORDS: 902 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 6:17 p.m. EDT
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BKL--WNBA FINALS-DREAM-REESE
Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first title
SUMMARY: Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she’s already become the team’s emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first WNBA championship in franchise history. Reese, who came to Atlanta from Chicago in an offseason trade, has made the most of her first postseason appearance since coming into the league three years ago. She has raised her game offensively this postseason and is averaging 21.7 points and 13.7 rebounds in the WNBA Finals to help the Dream take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
WORDS: 603 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 5:53 p.m. EDT
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GYM--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
American gymnast Skye Blakely’s long road to the top ends with gold at the world championships
SUMMARY: American Skye Blakely has soared to the women’s all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships. The 21-year-old from Dallas put together four stellar routines as other top competitors faltered to become the latest U.S. star to win the sport’s top prize. Blakely’s total of 55.733 included a dazzling set on uneven bars and a steady performance on balance beam and provided her with a moment of redemption after injuries cost her a shot at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. Liudmila Roschina earned silver and Ke Qinqin of China took bronze.
WORDS: 882 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 5:51 p.m. EDT
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BKL--WNBA FINALS-TRUMP-ANTHEM
Players in WNBA Finals tuning out President Trump, other outside noise, say their focus on the games
SUMMARY: Players in the WNBA Finals say they are focused on the upcoming game and not President Trump’s comments about the national anthem. Trump spoke a rally on Thursday in Iowa and criticized players for leaving the court before the national anthem is played. It has been part of WNBA players’ pregame routine for several years, dating back to at least when they played an entire season in Florida in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Teams have left before the anthem is played to raise awareness for social justice issues or simply to continue to get ready for the game. When asked Friday about the president’s comments, Atlanta and Golden State players who are competing for the WNBA championship said they were locked in on the next game, not the president’s comments.
WORDS: 458 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 5:43 p.m. EDT
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HKN--JETS-DEVILS-HELLEBUYCK TRADE
Devils acquire U.S. Olympic goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a trade with the Jets
SUMMARY: Connor Hellebuyck finally has a new home after the Winnipeg Jets granted the three-time Vezina Trophy winning goaltender’s trade request in a deal that sent him to the New Jersey Devils. The Devils sent center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck. The long-awaited trade ends months of speculation, a failed bid to move the U.S. Olympic gold medal-winner and 2024-25 NHL MVP in June, and the Jets’ suspension of Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp in a standoff that required the involvement of the league and the Players’ Association.
WORDS: 1049 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 4:35 p.m. EDT
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BKC--OBIT-BROWN
Dale Brown, who has the most wins of any LSU basketball coach, dies at age 90
SUMMARY: Dale Brown, who coached some of the most successful basketball teams in LSU history, as well as one of the Tigers’ most famous players in Shaquille O’Neal, has died. He was 90. LSU says Brown died on Friday. He was just over a week away from what would have been his 91st birthday. Brown was named AP Coach of the Year in 1981, was a four-time SEC Coach of the Year and has the most wins of a coach in program history. The highlights of his 25 years as LSU’s coach included two trips to the NCAA Final Four with his 1981 and 1986 teams.
WORDS: 790 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 4:22 p.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES-ROSTERS
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers’ World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
SUMMARY: Brandon Woodruff has made the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series roster without having pitched in a game over the last 3½ months. Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff as the Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays submitted their World Series rosters Friday before playing Game 1 in Milwaukee. This is the latest step in a remarkable comeback for Woodruff. The two-time All-Star had expected to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery over the summer. The 33-year-old instead gets a chance to pitch in the World Series for the first time.
WORDS: 826 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 4:20 p.m. EDT
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FBN-ON FOOTBALL-OFFENSIVE COORDINATORS
Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll and other first-year offensive coordinators are struggling
SUMMARY: It’s been a rough start for some high-profile offensive coordinators with new teams. Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was supposed to help elevate Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing his innovative ideas to the West Coast. Instead, the Chargers are 0-6 because the offense has been terrible and Herbert has regressed significantly. Former Giants coach Brian Daboll was expected to develop Cam Ward the way he helped Josh Allen in Buffalo. But the Tennessee Titans have the worst offense in the league and Ward has been inconsistent. The New York Jets are 25th in yards and 27th in scoring in former Colts coach Frank Reich’s offense.
WORDS: 841 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 3:24 p.m. EDT
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FBN--NFL-PARIS-TRUMP
Trump expresses concern about NFL game and civil unrest in Paris
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump says the NFL “could have probably postponed” the upcoming game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints because of street protests in the city. France is bracing for more demonstrations Saturday against the high cost of living, with museums closing and the government deploying a larger security presence to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest. The game Sunday — the first regular-season NFL game in France — is being held at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of the capital.
WORDS: 350 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 1:56 p.m. EDT
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BBO--WORLD SERIES PREVIEW
World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays matchup will open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
SUMMARY: The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in a unique World Series. Jacob Misiorowski, known for his record-breaking fastball, will pitch for the Brewers on Friday night. Both teams are seeking their first championship, with the Brewers returning to the Series after 44 years. The Rays and Brewers have relied on a throwback style of play, focusing less on home runs. This is the first World Series with robot umpires, adding a new twist to the game. Both teams have modest payrolls, marking a shift from big-spending franchises.
WORDS: 1144 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 1:55 p.m. EDT
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FBN--STEELERS-PARIS
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding game in Paris despite recent unrest
SUMMARY: Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city. The Pittsburgh star spoke at a news conference inside a downtown hotel shortly after the team arrived in the capital for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. Rodgers says “this game means a lot to the NFL. If it was unsafe, then I’m sure we wouldn’t be here.” A morning practice for the Steelers at Stade de France was canceled because of bad weather. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt is dealing with a calf issue but says he’s “good to go.”
WORDS: 805 - MOVED: 10/23/2026 1:51 p.m. EDT
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