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TOP STORIES
BKN—76ERS-EMBIID
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid won Olympic gold for Team USA. He signed a contract extension with Philadelphia that will pay him more than $64 million in its final season. Embiid spoke at the UN General Assembly about African innovation. For his final move before training camp opens next week, Embiid celebrated one major watershed more personal in nature. The seven-time NBA All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his late brother. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos at 6 a.m.
BKN-TIMBERWOLVES-KNICKS TRADE
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday night. Towns, a four-time All-Star entering his 10th season, never hinted at any discontent with the team that drafted him first overall in 2015 despite several lean years preceding the run to the Western Conference finals last spring. By Dave Campbell and Tim Reynolds. SENT: 800 words, photos.
BBN—DODGERS-OHTANI
DENVER — Shohei Ohtani’s locked in at the plate, on the bases, for the NL MVP and now even on the NL Triple Crown. It’s been that kind of late-season surge for the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter who’s already invented the 50-50 club. Heading into the weekend, Ohtani’s leading the NL in homers (54) and RBIs (130). He raised his average to .309 on Friday, trailing only San Diego’s Luis Arráez (.314) in the batting average race. By Pat Graham. SENT: 480 words, photos.
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— BBN-OHTANI BALL AUCTION: MIAMI — The attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case. SENT: 400 words, photo.
FBN-STEELERS-PATTERSON
PITTSBURGH — The NFL’s oldest active running back is proving there’s still plenty of life left in his 33-year-old legs. Pittsburgh’s Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 33 yards during a game-clinching drive against Los Angeles last week that helped the Steelers move to 3-0. Patterson figures to see considerable playing time in Week 4 against Indianapolis. By Will Graves. SENT: 880 words, photos.
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— FBN--CHARGERS-JOHNSTON: By Joe Reedy. SENT: 560 words, photos.
— FBN-49ERS-INJURIES: By AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. SENT: 260 words, photod.
— FBN—THURSDAY NIGHT RATINGS: SENT: 150 words, photos.
FBC--NCAA PRESIDENT-NIL
The president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to shape so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are reshaping college sports. By AP National Writer Eddie Pells. SENT: 310 words, photos.
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GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP
MONTREAL — So much for that American blowout in the Presidents Cup. The International team returned the favor on a loud and raucous Friday at Royal Montreal by sweeping the foursomes matches and tied the Presidents Cup at 5-all. The Americans swept the opening session. By AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 930 words, photos.
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— GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP-JAPANESE DUO. By AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 650 words, photos.
— GLF--PRESIDENTS CUP- GLANCE. Sent.
GLF—LPGA
ROGERS, Ark. — Jasmine Suwannapura birdied the final two holes for an 8-under 63 and the top spot Friday on a leaderboard crowded with Arkansas Razorbacks in the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Opening in gusty morning conditions at Pinnacle Country Club, Suwannapura played the back nine in 5-under 30, closing with the birdies on the par-3 17th and par-5 18th. SENT: 350 words, photos.
TEN-KING-CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.” The bill to honor King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, passed unanimously in the Senate and then in the House of Representatives. SENT: 170 words, photos.
SOC--NWSL-THORNS-SINCLAIR
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, is retiring from the game. Sinclair will finish out the season with the Thorns. Portland plans to honor her before the final regular season home game on Nov. 1. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 330 words, photos.
TEN—WIMBLEDON EXPANSION
LONSON — A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities. The All England Club’s plans — which include a new 8,000-seat show court with a retractable roof — were approved Friday by the Greater London Authority. SENT: 260 words, photo.
BBO-MEXICAN LEAGUE-BAUER
MEXICO CITY — Trevor Bauer was honored on Friday as pitcher of the year in the Mexican Baseball League. The 33-year-old Bauer got 94 votes from the electing committee. Zac Grotz was second with nine votes, followed by David Reyes (seven), Matt Dermody (six), Robert Stock (two) and Tyler Viza (one). SENT: 230 words, photo.
RGU--NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Rugby Championship also-rans the All Blacks and Wallabies meet on Saturday and will try and fix some shortcomings. New Zealand has already secured the Bledisloe Cup but hasn’t won in Wellington in six years. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Match starts at 0700 GMT (3 a.m. EDT).
