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SPORTS
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KANSAS
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FBN–Broncos-Chiefs Preview Capsule
Broncos aim to dominate Chiefs in Christmas night showdown in Kansas City
SUMMARY: The Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Denver has a 12-3 record, while Kansas City is 6-9. The Broncos have won three of the past four meetings, but they haven’t won in Kansas City since 2015. Denver’s defense is strong, leading the league in sacks. Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun may make his first NFL start after injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew. Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton is close to back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce needs 46 yards to reach 13,000 in his career.
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MINNESOTA
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BKN–Nuggets-Johnson
Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says
SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the medical tests tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have received positive news about forward Cameron Johnson. An MRI revealed Johnson has only a bone bruise on his right knee, not any ligament or structural damage. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the results of Johnson’s MRI. Johnson was injured during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 131-130 loss at Dallas on Tuesday night. There’s no timetable for his return, but he’s expected to miss a few games. The Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.
WORDS: 136 – MOVED: 12/24/2025 10:49 p.m. CST
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Broncos-Chiefs Preview Capsule
Broncos aim to dominate Chiefs in Christmas night showdown in Kansas City
SUMMARY: The Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Denver has a 12-3 record, while Kansas City is 6-9. The Broncos have won three of the past four meetings, but they haven’t won in Kansas City since 2015. Denver’s defense is strong, leading the league in sacks. Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun may make his first NFL start after injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew. Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton is close to back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce needs 46 yards to reach 13,000 in his career.
WORDS: 701 – MOVED: 12/23/2025 7:12 p.m. CST
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FBN–Jets-Cook’s Crash Course
Brady Cook relishing sudden stint as Jets’ starting QB that came from necessity and curiosity
SUMMARY: Brady Cook, an undrafted rookie quarterback, is making his third straight start for the New York Jets against the New England Patriots. This opportunity arises from injuries to Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor, along with coach Aaron Glenn’s interest in evaluating Cook. Cook joined the Jets after a successful college career at Missouri but was initially cut after training camp. He was later signed to the practice squad and then recently to the active roster. Despite some struggles, including six interceptions and 17 sacks in three games, Cook remains focused on improving. He aims to make the most of this unexpected opportunity.
WORDS: 957 – MOVED: 12/24/2025 3:47 p.m. CST
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OKLAHOMA
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BKN–Spurs Celebrate
Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
SUMMARY: The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 130-110 on Tuesday night, handing the Thunder their worst defeat of the season and their second loss to the Spurs in 11 days. It was the Spurs’ seventh straight victory, the league’s longest active streak. Just don’t call the matchup between the teams a rivalry yet.
WORDS: 835 – MOVED: 12/24/2025 2:37 p.m. CST
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FBC–CFP-TV Ratings
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff’s first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year. A key factor was the final game between James Madison and Oregon airing on TNT, TBS, and truTV instead of ABC and ESPN. It also faced competition from an NFL game. The Chicago Bears’ victory over the Green Bay Packers drew 21.3 million viewers, overshadowing Oregon’s win, which attracted 4.4 million. Alabama’s comeback victory over Oklahoma was the most-watched CFP game, averaging 14.9 million viewers. ESPN sublicenses some CFP games to other networks, impacting viewership.
WORDS: 434 – MOVED: 12/24/2025 12:32 p.m. CST
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