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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-AIYUK
Matthew Judon wanted a new contract and ended up on a new team with a better chance of winning. Brandon Aiyuk isn’t in a similar situation. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 675 words, photos by 6 a.m. EDT.
FBN--CHARGERS-HARBAUGH-KAEPERNICK
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest. And it will only be as a member of Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff. By Joe Reedy. SENT: 450 words, photos.
FBC--UNSETTLED ATLETICS-COACH OF THE FUTURE
Over the past three years, coach after coach across college sports have lamented the arrival of seismic change. Players transferring willy-nilly, loyalty all but out the window. High school prospects asking about money up front, throwing decades of recruiting etiquette to the wind. The balance of power in college sports has shifted dramatically in the direction of the athletes. The wise coaches have figured out how to adapt or consider another line of work. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 935 words, photos by 9:30 a.m. EDT.
SWM--NOTRE DAME-TEAM SUSPENDED
Notre Dame suspended its men’s swimming program Thursday for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated NCAA rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions and failed to “treat one another with dignity and respect.” By College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 770 words, photos.
GLF--ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bother the Japanese star Thursday to start of the PGA Tour’s postseason. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 785 words, photos.
ALSO:
— GLF--LPGA TOUR. SENT: 480 words.
— GLF--US AMATEUR. SENT: 340 words.
BBN--PHILLIES-WILSON'S CYCLE
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson became the first rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle. By Dan Gelston. SENT: 715 words, photos.
BBN--CUBS-SANDBERG-CANCER
CHICAGO — Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free. The Chicago Cubs great made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, nearly seven months after he announced he had metastatic prostate cancer. SENT: 275 words, photos.
ALSO:
— BBN--BREWERS-YELICH INJURY. By Steve Megargee. SENT: 450 words, photos.
— BBA--ATHLETICS-STADIUM. By Mark Anderson. SENT: 345 words, photos.
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SOC--US-POCHETTINO
Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Soccer Federation are working toward a deal for him to become the men’s national team coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. By Steve Douglas. SENT: 670 words, photo.
ALSO:
— SOC--PREMIER LEAGUE-NBC. By Joe Reedy. SENT: 625 words, photos.
FBN--BEARS-KING’S PATH
Jennifer King was a champion women’s basketball coach when she made a tough decision to pursue a career in football. She hasn’t had to look back. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 935 words, photos.
ALSO:
— FBN--EAGLES-PATRIOTS. SENT: 710 words, photos.
— FBN--FALCONS-SIMMONS. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 125 words, photos.
— FBN--COWBOYS-PRESCOTT. SENT: 220 words, photos.
BKN--NBA SCHEDULE
Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration. The NBA schedule was released Thursday. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 1,205 words, photos.
ROMANIA OLYMPICS MEDAL
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu will receive her bronze medal in the Paris Olympics women’s floor exercise during a ceremony in front of the Romanian Olympics Committee. She as restored to third, forcing American Jordan Chiles to give up the medal. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos by 4:30 a.m. EDT.
OLY--AUSTRALIA BREAKER
The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” SENT: 665 words, photos.
TEN--CINCINNATI
MASON, Ohio — Defending champion Coco Gauff lost Thursday in her opening match at the Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. SENT: 265 words.
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Friday's EDT Time Schedule
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
Toronto at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Kansas City at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
Seattle at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.
Washington at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.
Arizona at Tampa Bay, 6:50 p.m.
Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
San Diego at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
Atlanta at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
BASKETBALL
Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix at Indiana, 7:30 p.m.
Seattle at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Connecticut at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
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