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FRIDAY, Oct. 27
FBC–COLORADO-RALPHIE’S RUN
BOULDER, Colo. – The most powerful, hard-charging runner in Colorado Buffaloes history has never officially gained a yard. She’s a 1,200-pound beast
who gallops around the field guided by five harness-wielding handlers and hits a
speed of nearly 25 mph before disappearing into her trailer in the end zone. The
live buffalo named Ralphie has long been a star attraction in leading the team
out for a game and one of college football’s most distinguished mascots. The
Buffaloes have followed the lead of five versions of Ralphie spanning more than
300 contests, including 24 bowl games, with Saturday marking the 50th
anniversary of the iconic tradition. By Pat Graham. UPCOMING: 950
words
Charles Johnson Jersey , photos, video by 3 a.m. Friday.
FBN–YOUTH MOVEMENT
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Players at ages once considered to be their prime playing years now struggle to find jobs as the NFL has undergone a dramatic youth
movement in the past decade as teams grow more inclined to go with cheaper more
inexperienced players ahead of seasoned veterans. The change is a reflection of
the collective bargaining agreement signed before the 2011 season that capped
rookie salaries and limited the chances for young players to renegotiate deals
they had outperformed. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 850 words,
photos, graphic by 3 a.m. Friday.
SATURDAY, Oct. 28
CAR–F1-DUEL IN MEXICO
MEXICO CITY – The fiercest rivalry in Formula One hasn’t been at the front of the grid this season, but in the cockpits of the pink Force India cars in the
middle of the pack. Mexico’s Sergio Perez and France’s Esteban Ocan have waged a
season-long battle each accusing the other of dangerous moves on the track and
grinding it out in wheel-to-wheel racing. In front of his home fans, Perez may
be the most popular driver at the Mexican Grand Prix with his teammate cast as
its biggest villain. By Jim Vertuno. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 3 a.m.
Saturday.
SUNDAY, Oct. 29
WRE–FLAIR RETURNS
Ric Flair was on his deathbed. One of wrestling’s greatest champions, a lifetime of heavy drinking caused multiple organ failures that sent him into a
coma and gave The Nature Boy about a 20 percent survival rate. But even in real
life, Flair refused to go down for the three count
Andrew Norwell Jersey , and somehow survived the health scare. Flair, whose ”Wooooooo!” call during promos and matches became one of the most imitated
catchphrases in sports, thought he would die. Alive, and with a new lease on
life, Flair tells The Associated Press he’s done drinking and vows to clean up
his act with whatever time he has left. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING. 1,000 words,
photos by 3 a.m. Sunday.
MONDAY, Oct. 30
BKC–GONZAGA-WHAT’S NEXT
SPOKANE, Wash. – Both inside and outside ”The Kennel,” Gonzaga is undergoing an upgrade. New locker room. New practice facility. New fancy center-hung
scoreboard in the arena. It’s all part of the infrastructure the Bulldogs
believe they need to have in place to make sure their breakthrough trip to the
title game a year ago isn’t a one-time event. Proving Gonzaga is truly a
powerhouse means more than just one trip to the Final Four. By Tim Booth.
UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, video by 3 a.m. Monday.
US–ALL-STAR PASTOR
NEW YORK – Pastor Carl Lentz says he tells celebrities and star athletes truths they probably never hear from their entourage or agents. Whether it’s NBA
stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant or pop star Justin Bieber
Daryl Williams Jersey , Lentz says his guidance is from an ”objective, loving viewpoint.” Some fans have blamed Lentz for encouraging players – like
Irving – to seek new teams. Others have credited him for helping Bieber mature.
Lentz, a former college basketball player, shies away from the ”pastor to the
stars” label, saying he gives guidance to all, from the single mom fighting
cancer who volunteers at his church to multi-millionaires. By Rob Maaddi.
UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos, video by 12 p.m. Monday.
TUESDAY, Oct. 31
FBN-NFL-YOUTHFUL CELEBRATIONS
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The idea, harkening back to the playgrounds of his youth
Mario Addison Jersey , came to Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph’s mind right before he caught a touchdown pass in a game earlier this month. Just
as instructed in the huddle seconds earlier, Rudolph’s teammates sat down in a
circle before he ran around and patted them on the helmet in a brief but
humorous rendition of Duck, Duck, Goose. A few weeks later, a couple of
Pittsburgh Steelers played Hide and Seek in the end zone. The trend is a product
of the NFL’s relaxed rules on celebrations. So much for the No Fun League. By
Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 750 words, photos, by 3 a.m. Tuesday.
WEDNESAY, Nov. 1
OLY–WINTER GAMES-SWEET SUMMER
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