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FBC--ACC THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: A look at the week ahead in ACC football. No. 11 Wake Forest’s visit to No. 25 SMU headlines the ACC’s weekly slate and could play a big role in who makes the league championship game. By Aaron Beard. 500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 6:00 a.m. EST, Text
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FBN--NEXT GEN TRENDS
DESCRIPTION: The NFL has been tracking all sorts of statistics and trends for about a decade through its Next Gen Stats. Making it easier to understand for casual fans is the next step. The NFL launched a new statistics page called Next Gen Trends that takes all of the raw tracking data gathered by the league and AWS and turned it into a tool that shows how tendencies and formations have evolved throughout the league and creates a “strategic fingerprint” for every team. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 600 words.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 7:00 a.m. EST, Text
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FBC--SEC THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: This weekend’s Southeastern Conference action features a key matchup between No. 8 Texas and No. 24 LSU on Saturday night. Meanwhile, No. 1 Georgia hopes to maintain its top ranking when Missouri comes to Athens.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 9:00 a.m. EST, Text
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FBC--BIG TEN THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: No. 6 Indiana hosts No. 15 Southern California in the biggest game on the Big Ten’s schedule this week. Other notable matchups include No. 4 UCLA hosting Illinois, Michigan visiting No. 18 Oregon and Northwestern traveling to No. 21 Ohio State. By Steve Megargee. 600 words, with photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 10:16 a.m. EST, Photo, Text
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FBC--T25-DUKE-MIAMI PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Miami quarterback Darian Mensah faces his former school when Duke visits this weekend. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah faces his former school when Duke visits the fifth-ranked Hurricanes this weekend. It’s a game with big Atlantic Coast Conference playoff implications. By Tim Reynolds. Text, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 12:00 p.m. EST, FilePhoto, Text
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FBC--T25-WAKE FOREST’S RISE
DESCRIPTION: A look at No. 11 Wake Forest’s second season under Jake Dickert. No. 11 Wake Forest heads into Saturday’s game at No. 25 SMU chasing a spot in the ACC title game and a trip to the College Football Playoff berth, part of a rapid rise under second-year coach Jake Dickert. By Aaron Beard. 900 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 12:00 p.m. EST, Text
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FBN--PATRIOTS-MUNICH
DESCRIPTION: New England Patriots hold practice, press conference in Munich ahead of game vs Detroit Lions. By Ken Maguire. Upcoming: 500 words; photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 12:30 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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HKW--WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the women’s hockey world championships in Denmark. Off-day coverage of the women’s hockey world championships.
ON MERITS: By 11/12/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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FBN--PATRIOTS-LIONS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Preview of New England Patriots-Detroit Lions game in Munich. By Ken Maguire. Upcoming: 600 words; photos
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 2:00 p.m. EST, Photo, Text
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TEN--WTA FINALS
DESCRIPTION: The WTA Finals continue at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Day 5 of the season-ending WTA Finals. By Beth Harris. 500 words.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Text
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FBC--T25-MISSOURI-GEORGIA PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: After reclaiming the No. 1 spot in the Top 25 poll following a big win at Mississippi, Georgia will again lean on its strong defense when it faces Missouri in another important Southeastern Conference game on Saturday. By Paul Newberry. 600 words, photos
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 3:00 p.m. EST, Text
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US SPORTS BETTING ARRESTS
DESCRIPTION: Monitoring the ongoing trial of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, who are accused of selling information abuot their pitches to gamblers who used them to win in-game prop bets. Trial resumes Thursday after a break of several days. Coverage on merits. Coverage on merits.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 4:30 p.m. EST, FilePhoto, Text
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WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP
DESCRIPTION: Two of the biggest teams meet in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday as defending champion Barcelona hosts Arsenal, with the two clubs having won the past four editions of the tournament.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 5:30 p.m. EST, Text
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BBO--MVP AWARDS
DESCRIPTION: The winners of the MVP award in each league are announced. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announces the winner of the MVP awards in each league. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is the favorite in the AL, and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is the front-runner in the NL. By Baseball Writer Jay Cohen.
UPCOMING: By 11/12/2026 9:00 p.m. EST, Text
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BKN--WARRIORS-CURRY
Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says ‘concern is high’
SUMMARY: Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday night’s game against Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return. Curry made a 3-pointer with about 7½ minutes left in the first quarter and put his hand on his right side and winced as he backpedaled after the shot. He immediately walked over to coach Steve Kerr and headed to the locker room. He appeared to be in pain and was walking gingerly and holding his right side as he exited the court. Kerr says the injury is not one Curry has experienced before. The coach says his “concern is high.”
WORDS: 244 - MOVED: 11/12/2026 12:42 a.m. EST
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BBO--MLB AWARDS
Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards
SUMMARY: Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler has been voted National League Comeback Player of the Year, while Houston’s Yordan Alvarez earned the American League honor. Alvarez also received the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, ending Shohei Ohtani’s five-year streak. Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs were awarded Hank Aaron Awards for outstanding offensive performance. San Diego’s Mason Miller was chosen as the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year, and Tampa Bay’s Bryan Baker as the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year. Rays president Erik Neander was voted executive of the year for the second time.
WORDS: 433 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 11:36 p.m. EST
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BKC--T25-ARK.-PINE BLUFF-UCLA
No. 9 UCLA routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-37, sets school record with 69-point margin of victory
SUMMARY: Serbian star Nikola Kusturica scored 17 points and Jaylen Pettit added 16 as No. 9 UCLA routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-37 Wednesday night and set a program record for margin of victory. The Bruins (3-0) won by a record 69 points. UCLA’s previous largest margin of victory was 65 points, accomplished three times and most recently in a 122-57 win over Portland in 1967, a mark that stood for 59 years. Trent Perry finished with 11 points and 11 assists for his first double-double. Macaleab Rich led Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-3) with 11 points.
WORDS: 307 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 11:28 p.m. EST
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BKN--SPURS-BULLS
Wembanyama, Harper lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 124-119 over Bulls
SUMMARY: Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, Dylan Harper had 18 points, 10 assists and four steals and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th straight game, overcoming a 22-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Wednesday night. The Bulls have lost eight in a row to fall to 1-9. They are 0-4 at home. Wembanyana also had nine rebounds and five blocks two days after his 40-point outburst in a win over the Phoenix Suns as the Spurs closed out a 4-0 trip. DeAaron Fox added 17 points and nine assists. Jalen Smith tied his career high with 23 points for the Bulls, and Nic Claxton had 17 off the bench.
WORDS: 287 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 10:36 p.m. EST
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BBO--CY YOUNG AWARD
Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees’ Cam Schlittler unanimous selections as Cy Young winners
SUMMARY: Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and the New York Yankees’ Cam Schlittler were unanimous Cy Young Award winners after delivering dominant performances in their first full major league seasons. Misiorowski won the National League award after helping the Brewers win their first World Series title while setting a new standard for velocity by a starting pitcher. Schlittler was the AL winner, becoming the second Yankees pitcher in four years to receive the award. The right-handers made their major league debuts in the summer of 2025. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America votes on the awards. Toronto’s Louis Varland won the AL Reliever of the Year award and San Diego’s Mason Miller won the NL honor.
WORDS: 1108 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 9:56 p.m. EST
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CAR--NASCAR-MUNIZ WRECK
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star, race car driver Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crash
SUMMARY: Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been released from a Florida hospital after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway. Muniz, known for “Malcolm in the Middle,” was preparing for a benefit race on Wednesday night. He expressed disappointment about missing the event, which honors veterans. Muniz said he was “a little sore” but credited his Mustang for keeping him safe. He thanked Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway, and hospital staff for their support. Muniz was set to race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric in a charity event supporting military nonprofits.
WORDS: 412 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 8:23 p.m. EST
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BBO--BORAS
When Scott Boras’ phone rings, agent quips: ‘Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal’
SUMMARY: Agent Scott Boras anticipates teams will aggressively try to sign free agents before an expected lockout by Major League Baseball after the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. During a pun-filled news conference, Boras said veteran players are willing to sit out to fight off management’s proposal of a salary cap. He said the veterans appreciate what players did before them to establish their economic rights in the only major U.S. league without a salary cap.
WORDS: 549 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 6:58 p.m. EST
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SOC--WOMEN’S WORLD CUP-BIDS
FIFA releases evaluation reports for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cup
SUMMARY: The joint bids for both the 2031 and the 2035 Women’s World Cup tournaments meet the hosting requirements and will be put up for a vote by FIFA’s members later this month. The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica made the lone bid for the 2031 tournament, when the field will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams. The joint bid for the 2035 edition includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. FIFA’s evaluation reports released Wednesday determined both bid met minimum requirements ahead of the voted on during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress on Nov. 23.
WORDS: 532 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 6:30 p.m. EST
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SOC--MAN UNITED-POCHETTINO
Source: Man United does ‘due diligence’ on Pochettino becoming its next coach
SUMMARY: Manchester United is working on a potential deal to have U.S. men’s team coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick, who is under pressure after a dismal start to the season. United is in 18th place in the Premier League standings after 10 rounds, the club’s worst start in the modern era. A source told The Associated Press that preparations to appoint Pochettino have been carried out as a matter of “due diligence.” Pochettino, who has coached in the Premier League before, is under contract with the U.S. team through the 2030 World Cup.
WORDS: 421 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 5:31 p.m. EST
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FBN-REX RYAN-ARREST
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in after allegedly hitting Nashville pedestrians
SUMMARY: Former NFL coach Rex Ryan has turned himself in for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his truck in Nashville and leaving the scene. Police say two pedestrians had the right of way crossing a main street Thursday night when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light, running over their feet. Ryan faces misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of an accident, failing to give information or render aid and failing to obey a traffic control signal. Ryan turned himself in early Wednesday and was later released. His attorney says Ryan “has been fully cooperative.” Ryan is a former head coach of the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets and is now an analyst on ESPN’s NFL pregame show.
WORDS: 518 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 5:30 p.m. EST
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FBN--VIKINGS-COUSINS
Cousins rejoins the Vikings, where familiarity and comfort will help him prepare to play the Packers
SUMMARY: Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, with the familiarity and comfort providing a welcomed boost for his preparation this week to play the Green Bay Packers. The quarterback-desperate Vikings acquired Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kyler Murray is sidelined by a hamstring strain. Carson Wentz played poorly in the last game against Buffalo. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach with Washington in 2017 before reuniting with him in 2022 in Minnesota. Cousins ranks second in the NFL with 20 touchdown passes.
WORDS: 692 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 5:28 p.m. EST
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HKW--WORLDS
Knight has hat trick in 8-1 win over Czechs and Canada shuts out Finland at women’s hockey worlds
SUMMARY: Hilary Knight scored a hat trick as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 8-1 at the women’s ice hockey world championship. The game wrapped up the preliminary stage with a perfect record for the U.S. Knight’s goals included a rebound, a shot between the pads, and a short-handed goal. Abbey Murphy scored twice, while Alex Carpenter, Laila Edwards, and Grace Zumwinkle each added a goal. Canada also finishes the preliminary round with a perfect record, blanking Finland 2-0. The quarterfinal pairs are: U.S. vs Denmark, Canada vs Czechs, Sweden vs Switzerland and Finland vs Germany.
WORDS: 434 - MOVED: 11/11/2026 4:09 p.m. EST
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