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The highlights of Thursday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, https://newsroom.ap.org/coverageplan. You can also find a link to Coverage Plan on the left navigation of the Newsroom home page, https://newsroom.ap.org. Sports content can be found at http://newsroom.ap.org/page/APSports
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AUDIO HEADLINES
The Orioles play spoiler to the Yankees again, a National League playoff race is postponed by Hurricane Helene, the Tigers and Royals keep pace in the American League postseason hunt, Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA Playoff come to an end and more. https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Thelatestinsports/74e626ef17b344d9b5062aa44f271f78
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys will try to break a two-game losing streak when they face a team they have owned in recent years — the New York Ginats — at MetLife Stadium. By Tom Canavan. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8:15 p.m.
GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP
MONTREAL — The Presidents Cup begins with five matches of fourballs at Royal Montreal as the Internationals and Adam Scott try to get off to a strong start against an American team going for its 10th straight win. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 7 p.m.
FBC--UNLV-SLUKA-EXPLAINER
One of the leading authorities on NIL in college athletics said Matthew Sluka's decision to end his season at UNLV after three games because of a disagreement over a pay arrangement could tempt other players to bail on their teams in midseason to pursue better opportunities — even if they don't have a beef with their current school. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
BBO--RELEVANT BASEBALL
Major League Baseball is thriving two years after introducing sweeping measures to make the game more exciting. The decision to introduce a pitch clock, ban defensive shifts and limit throwovers has produced a more compelling product for fans. Expanding the playoffs has engaged more fans, and with record-setting performance by Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in major markets, baseball is enjoying a moment. By Will Graves. SENT: 1,720 words, photos. An abridged version also moved.
WITH:
— BBO--RELEVANT BASEBALL-SHORTER GAMES. By Baseball Writer Jay Cohen. SENT: 760 words, photos.
— BBO--RELEVANT BASEBALL-EXPANDED PLAYOFFS. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 840 words, photos.
— BBO--RELEVANT BASEBALL-RULE CHANGES. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. SENT: 650 words, photos.
NOTABLE
FBC--SEC THIS WEEK
The latest showdown between Georgia and Alabama highlights the SEC slate, as the second-ranked Bulldogs visit the No. 4 Crimson Tide in a rematch of last year’s conference championship won by ’Bama. Both are coming off byes and aim to be in the early mix for SEC control. By Gary B. Graves. SENT: 600 words, photos.
ALSO:
— FBC--BIG TEN THIS WEEK. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. SENT: 660 words, photos.
— FBC--BIG 12 THIS WEEK. By Stephen Hawkins. SENT: 570 words, photos.
— FBC--ACC THIS WEEK. By Pete Iacobelli. SENT: 600 words, photos.
US--NCAA-COMPENSATING ATHLETES
Lawyers working on a $2.78 billion settlement agreement in an NCAA antitrust case are expected to file documents clarifying certain aspects of the deal regarding booster payments to athletes that drew scrutiny from the judge overessing the case. By National Writer Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 8 p.m.
BKL--WNBA-SEMIFINALS LOOKAHEAD
NEW YORK — Star power, a quest for a three-peat and two franchises looking for their first championships highlight the WNBA semifinals that begin Sunday. The Las Vegas Aces will face the New York Liberty in a Finals rematch from last season while the Connecticut Sun play the Minnesota Lynx in the other series. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 640 words, photos.
BKL--WNBA SOCIAL MEDIA CONCERNS
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop. The Connecticut Sun star and coach commented after their team finished off a sweep of the Indiana Fever in the opening round of the playoffs Wednesday night. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 490 words, photos.
BKN--ROSE RETIRES
Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls and the league's MVP in 2011, announced his retirement on Thursday. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 700 words, photos.
FBN--CHIEFS-KELCE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just about everyone seems to be concerned about Travis Kelce's production except the Kansas City Chiefs. The fact that they're 3-0 helps matters. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 3 p.m.
HKN--NEXT GENERATION STARS
Before Macklin Celebrini plays a single NHL game, there’s plenty of anticipation about what he can do for the San Jose Sharks, along with fellow rookie Will Smith. The previous two No. 1 picks, Chicago’s Connor Bedard and Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky, have already shown what they can do in the league and are at the forefront of the next generation of hockey’s stars following the lead of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
CAR--F1-RICCIARDO FIRED
Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most popular and likeable drivers on the Formula 1 grid, was released by Red Bull Racing on Thursday. The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 680 words, photos.
SAI--AMERICA’S CUP
BARCELONA, Spain — Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia split the opening two races of the America’s Cup challengers final on Thursday. The first-to-seven-wins yacht will lift the Louis Vuitton Cup then try to topple defending champion Team Emirates New Zealand for the America’s Cup next month. By Joseph Wilson. SENT: 315 words, photos.
MOVING TOMORROW
BBO--MLB-CBD
DETROIT — Major League Baseball has led the way in professional sports with CBD, allowing players to use it and teams to generate revenue with sponsorships. All-Star outfielder Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers have taken advantage of it this season. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, video by 6 a.m.
HKN--GOALIES FACING OVECHKIN
Alex Ovechkin has scored on 175 different goaltenders on his way to second on the NHL career goals list. He’s 42 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. Some of the masked men he has tormented are hoping he does pass Gretzky, in awe of what the Washington Capitals star can do and proud of the saves they have made against Ovechkin. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 550 words, photos by 3 p.m.
