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AUDIO HEADLINES
A baseball playoff contender fires its manager, the PGA’s BMW Championship tees off in Colorado and a notable trade kicks off a busy weekend in the NFL
Keegan Bradley goes from last man in to leading BMW Championship
Eagles acquire wide receiver Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival Commanders
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TOP STORIES
OLY--PARALYMPICS-TRANSGENDER SPRINTER
BOLOGNA, Italy — Valentina Petrillo fell in love with athletics as a 7-year-old while watching Italian sprinter Pietro Mennea win gold in the 200 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Four decades later, Petrillo is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics when she runs the 200 and 400 meters in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes. Unlike the international athletics federation, its para counterpart has not banned transgender women from competing in women's events. By Daniella Matar. SENT: 1,150 words, photos, video.
FBC--UNSETTLED ATHLETICS-SUPER TWO
In the new era of college football, there are three categories: Being a member of the Big Ten or the Southeastern Conference; Pondering how to get into the Big Ten or SEC; Wondering if you’re in danger of being left behind by the Big Ten and SEC. The days of the Power Five are over. Now, it’s a Super Two. Whether this is good for the overall health of college football is questionable. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
FBN--NEW COORDINATORS
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan's decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers' defense backfired last season when the previously dominant unit took a step back in 2023 under Steve Wilks. That led to the decision to make a change and promote Nick Sorensen to run the defense this season. The 49ers are one of at least nine teams that made the playoffs last season and will have a new play-caller on offense, defense or both in 2024. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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— FBN--NFL-SEASON-GUIDE — The NFL season is rapidly approaching. Here’s a look at some of the big games and rules changes. By David Brandt. SENT: 630 words, photos.
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. By Michael Marot. SENT: 950 words, photos.
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 Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 770 words, photos.
ANALYSIS
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. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 720 words, photos.
NOTABLE
GLF--BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, the last player into the 50-man field at the BMW Championship, took a one-shot lead over Hideki Matsuyama going into the second round at Castle Pines. Matsuyama withdrew with a lower back injury shortly before his morning tee time. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 10 p.m.
GLF--WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — World No. 1 Nelly Korda shoots 4-under 68 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Women’s British Open in her quest for a second major title of a dominant year. SENT: 630 words, photos.
BBA--MARINERS-WILSON
SEATTLE — Dan Wilson manages his first game for the Mariners when Seattle opens a series against the San Francisco Giants. Wilson was chosen as the replacement for Scott Servais, who was fired Thursday following a 1-8 road trip that dropped Seattle to 64-64 on the season. By Tim Booth. SENT: 170 words, photos. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 11 p.m., then updated postgame. With BBO--Giants-Mariners (game starts at 10:10 p.m.).
SOC--MAN CITY-GUNDOGAN
Ilkay Gundogan is back at Manchester City for a sequel few could have expected. The former Germany midfielder completed his return to City on Friday on a free transfer and a season-long deal a year after leaving for Barcelona. By Steve Douglas. SENT: 620 words, photos.
CAR--INDYCAR-PORTLAND PREVIEW
PORTLAND, Ore. — Alex Palou holds a healthy lead on the IndyCar championship standings heading into Sunday's race at Portland, where he's a two-time winner. The Spaniard is seeking a third title in four years. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 800 words by 8 p.m.
CAR--NASCAR-DAYTONA PREVIEW
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. SENT: 820 words, photos.
CAR--F1-DUTCH GP PREVIEW
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — 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. SENT: 600 words, photos.
BBY--LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES-PREVIEW
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Little League World Series heads into championship weekend with Texas and Florida scheduled for a rematch in the American semifinal after Texas won the teams’ first game 4-1, and Venezuela taking on mighty Taiwan, which has roared through the international bracket by a combined score of 32-3. UPCOMING: 500 words by 6 p.m.
MOVING TOMORROW
FBC--T25-FLORIDA ST-GEORGIA TECH
No. 10 Florida State plays Georgia Tech at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Game begins noon Eastern.
OLY--PARALYMPIC FLAME
The Paralympic flame is lit at the birthplace of the Games in Stoke Mandeville, England, before heading to France for the torch relay around the country ahead of the opening of the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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AP Sports Extra: NFL Season Preview:
A paginated preview of the upcoming NFL season is now available in AP Newsroom. It can be found by searching “Sports Extra” under the Graphics tab. The page looks at how the Chiefs are attempting to make history by becoming the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row as well as the new kickoff rules and the huge quarterback salaries entering this season. Please contact Barry Bedlan at bbedlan@ap.org with any questions.
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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.
LA 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 LA Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
NFL 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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