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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-DREAM TEAM
Vince Young’s infamous “Dream Team” declaration of the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles came to mind when Howie Roseman added another playmaker to a loaded offense. How’s Jahan Dotson for a third receiver? The 2024 Eagles may have more talent than any team in franchise history, including the underachieving 2011 club and the Super Bowl champion 2017 squad. Jalen Hurts. Saquon Barkley. A.J. Brown. DeVonta Smith. Dallas Goedert. Now Dotson joins the mix. By AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 720 words, photos at 6 a.m.
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— FBN—BEARS-COLEMAN: Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was immobilized on a stretcher and taken from Arrowhead Stadium on a cart Thursday night. SENT.
TEN--US OPEN—TENNIS IS HAVING A MOMENT
NEW YORK — Tennis is having a moment right now as the U.S. Open arrives to wrap up the 2024 Grand Slam season. Even before play begins in New York on Monday, there is a lot of attention being paid to the sport away from the courts and across pop culture. By AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. 750 words, photos at 6 a.m.
BKL—FEVER-CLARK'S GROWTH
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA with questions about how tough the transition to pro basketball would be for the established college star. Now, three months into her professional career, Clark is crafting a new image with a record-setting rookie season. Sure, it’s taken the No. 1 overall draft pick some time to get acquainted with her new point guard duties, new town and her new Indiana Fever teammates. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 920 words, photos by 6 a.m.
FBC—UNSETTLED ATHLETICS-SUPER TWO
For months, college athletic directors have publicly worried about the looming impact of the NCAA’s $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will affect hundreds of schools big and small, with some all but wondering if sports will need to be cut. Not at Ohio State, where the school president confidently predicted that all 36 programs will survive even if money starts going directly from schools to athletes. Not at Texas, where the nation’s wealthiest athletic department by some measures will start seeing even more revenue after leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: Story, photos by noon.
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— FBC--Unsettled Athletics-Athlete of the Future.
OLY--PARALYMPICS-TRANSGENDER SPRINTER
AP interview with visually impaired sprinter Valentina Petrillo, who is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics in Paris. Petrillo says she feels fortunate to be able to realize her dream and compete in the women’s sprint events for visually impaired, five years after transitioning. Unlike the international athletics federation, its para counterpart - World Para Athletics - has not banned transgender women from competing in women’s events. UPCOMING: Story, photos and video by 6 a.m.
CAR--F1-DUTCH GP PREVIEW
The Dutch Grand Prix marks Formula 1’s return from its summer break. Max Verstappen is top of the standings heading into his home race but his Red Bull team faces increasing competition from the likes of McLaren and Mercedes. Includes practice sessions. UPCOMING: Story, photos by 11 a.m.
CAR--NASCAR-DAYTONA
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has two races remaining to get a win and reach the NASCAR playoffs for the 12th consecutive year. By Mark Long. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by noon.
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BBA—MARINERS-SERVAIS
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday with the team in the midst a two-month collapse that included squandering a 10-game lead in the division and slipped to the fringes of playoff contention in the American League. The team tabbed former Seattle catcher Dan Wilson to take over for Servais. The decision came on the heels of a disastrous 1-8 road trip. By Tim Booth. SENT: 740 words, photos.
FBC-COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING
LAS VEGAS — Missouri and Tennessee are more in the conversation thanks to the expansion of the College Football Playoff field from four to 12 teams. Westgate executive vice president for race and sports operations Jay Kornegay said such schools are attracting noticeable attention as bettors search for value wagers. By Mark Anderson. SENT: 610 words, photo.
FBC-FLORIDA STATE-ACC LAWSUIT
Florida State and the Atlantic Coast Conference completed mediation mandated by a Florida judge, according to a court filing posted Thursday, as the legal battle between the school and the league it has been a member of for 32 years appears poised to drag into the football season and beyond. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 580 words, photos.
GLF--BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Play Resumes Friday in the BMW Championship Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, the last player into the 50-man field at the BMW Championship, has a one-shot lead over Hideki Matsuyama going into the second round at Castle Pines. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 850 words, photos. Will be updated Friday.
TEN--CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND — Top-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil beat Clara Burel of France 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the semifinals in Tennis in the Land. Haddad Maia, ranked No. 23 in the world, has not lost a set in the first three rounds of the WTA 250 event at the Nautica Waterfront District. SENT: 150 words.
TEN—MONTERREY
MONTERREY, Mexico — Second-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States beat ninth-seeded Magdalena Frech of Poland 6-7 (3), 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday night to reach the Monterrey Open semifinals. SENT: 130 words.
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Friday's EDT Time Schedule
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.
Colorado at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Houston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m.
Texas at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.
Washington at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Philadelphia at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
St. Louis at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.
Milwaukee at Oakland, 9:40 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
San Francisco at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PRESEASON
Jacksonville at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
Miami at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco at Las Vegas, 10 p.m.
WNBA
Chicago at Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Las Vegas at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.
NWSL
Orlando at Houston, 8 p.m.
Bay at Utah, 9:30 p.m.
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