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CFB Goes to London
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| Subject | CFB Goes to London |
| Date | September 18, 2026 11:22 AM |
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_Morning Edition_
_September 18, 2026_
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Kansas and Arizona State will face off Saturday at London’s Wembley Stadium for the first college football game in the U.K. The inaugural Union Jack Classic will also give Fox’s _Big Noon Kickoff_ a chance to figure out its format for international games.
==—==[David Rumsey]([link removed])
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## **First Up**
* Kevin Hart is planning a [YouTube golf collaboration with LeBron James]([link removed]), the actor and comedian told _Front Office Sports Tonight_.
* Landry Kiffin, an Ole Miss student and the daughter of LSU’s head coach,[ launched a clothing brand]([link removed]) ahead of Saturday’s Tigers–Rebels game.
* The Bills opened their new $2.2 billion stadium Thursday night with a [41–31 win over the Lions]([link removed]).
* Florida’s U.S. senators oppose the Protect College Sports Act because it would [hamper Florida State and Miami’s expansion]([link removed]) ambitions, sources told _FOS_.
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###### ONE BIG FIG
## USMNT Gets a Reboot
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## 12
That’s the number of players without a cap in the U.S. men’s national team’s 28-player roster for four upcoming friendlies—manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first games in charge since the U.S. fell to Belgium in the FIFA men’s World Cup round of 16. Among those named to the squad were 16-year-old Philadelphia Union standout Cavan Sullivan, Crystal Palace forward Zavier Gozo, and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mathis Albert. Notable absences included AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, Juventus’s Weston McKennie, and AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun.
U.S. Soccer announced in August that it had [re-signed Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup]([link removed]). Although it did not disclose a salary, the Argentine earned $6 million annually under his previous contract. Unlike the last men’s World Cup, in which the U.S. qualified automatically as a host, the team must earn qualification during the upcoming cycle. However, that has become easier since FIFA expanded the field from 32 teams to 48. Regarding his roster decisions, Pochettino pointed out that the situation is different now than when he was brought on in 2024, midway through the cycle: “The World Cup is in four years. We need to work with different objectives and goals.”
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_**“I’m not in politics. I can’t say who’s right and who’s wrong.”**_
—Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, addressing questions on Thursday about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after he appeared in a campaign commercial for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. The NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer sparked criticism this week for participating in the video, released days before Russia’s legislative elections. In the ad, Ovechkin stands alongside other prominent Russians as foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks into the camera in support of the war. Ovechkin contended that he supports Russia but is not pro-war: “I’m Russian and I support my country... I hope everybody understands everybody wants peace, and I hope everything is going to be OK. All right, let’s do hockey questions.”
The Capitals issued a statement earlier this week sidestepping the controversy, saying, “Alex Ovechkin is a Russian citizen who lives in Moscow with his family during the offseason and will live there following his retirement.”
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## Question of the Day
Do you think college football teams should play international games?
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----------Thursday’s result: 58% of respondents think Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris will sue the NFL.
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_Morning Edition_
_September 18, 2026_
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Kansas and Arizona State will face off Saturday at London’s Wembley Stadium for the first college football game in the U.K. The inaugural Union Jack Classic will also give Fox’s _Big Noon Kickoff_ a chance to figure out its format for international games.
==—==[David Rumsey]([link removed])
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## **First Up**
* Kevin Hart is planning a [YouTube golf collaboration with LeBron James]([link removed]), the actor and comedian told _Front Office Sports Tonight_.
* Landry Kiffin, an Ole Miss student and the daughter of LSU’s head coach,[ launched a clothing brand]([link removed]) ahead of Saturday’s Tigers–Rebels game.
* The Bills opened their new $2.2 billion stadium Thursday night with a [41–31 win over the Lions]([link removed]).
* Florida’s U.S. senators oppose the Protect College Sports Act because it would [hamper Florida State and Miami’s expansion]([link removed]) ambitions, sources told _FOS_.
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## The FOS App Is Here
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You already start and end your day with The Memo. Now, you can stay up to date between the sends on the _FOS_ app, so you never miss a deal, trade, or major move.
==The app is where you can find all of the best ==_Front Office Sports_== content in one place, including:==
* Explore the **Now** tab, a live, curated page that never goes stale
* Read breaking news the second it drops, from the reporters you follow
* Watch all of our vertical video, series, and shows in one place
* Play **Factle** daily to test your sports IQ
* And sign up for notifications, so you never miss a beat
[Download the app for free]([link removed])== on the App Store or Google Play.==
----------———————————————————————————
----------
###### ONE BIG FIG
## USMNT Gets a Reboot
View image: ([link removed])
Caption: ==Reuters/Blake Dahlin==
## 12
That’s the number of players without a cap in the U.S. men’s national team’s 28-player roster for four upcoming friendlies—manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first games in charge since the U.S. fell to Belgium in the FIFA men’s World Cup round of 16. Among those named to the squad were 16-year-old Philadelphia Union standout Cavan Sullivan, Crystal Palace forward Zavier Gozo, and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mathis Albert. Notable absences included AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, Juventus’s Weston McKennie, and AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun.
U.S. Soccer announced in August that it had [re-signed Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup]([link removed]). Although it did not disclose a salary, the Argentine earned $6 million annually under his previous contract. Unlike the last men’s World Cup, in which the U.S. qualified automatically as a host, the team must earn qualification during the upcoming cycle. However, that has become easier since FIFA expanded the field from 32 teams to 48. Regarding his roster decisions, Pochettino pointed out that the situation is different now than when he was brought on in 2024, midway through the cycle: “The World Cup is in four years. We need to work with different objectives and goals.”
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###### DAILY SPORTS TRIVIA
Can you rank the top five MLB players by most career walk-off hits?
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Follow image link: ([link removed])
Caption:
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———————————————————————————
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###### LOUD AND CLEAR
## Apolitical Statement
View image: ([link removed])
Caption: ==Danny Wild-Imagn Images==
_**“I’m not in politics. I can’t say who’s right and who’s wrong.”**_
—Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, addressing questions on Thursday about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after he appeared in a campaign commercial for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. The NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer sparked criticism this week for participating in the video, released days before Russia’s legislative elections. In the ad, Ovechkin stands alongside other prominent Russians as foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks into the camera in support of the war. Ovechkin contended that he supports Russia but is not pro-war: “I’m Russian and I support my country... I hope everybody understands everybody wants peace, and I hope everything is going to be OK. All right, let’s do hockey questions.”
The Capitals issued a statement earlier this week sidestepping the controversy, saying, “Alex Ovechkin is a Russian citizen who lives in Moscow with his family during the offseason and will live there following his retirement.”
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###### SPONSORED BY STATE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
## A Partner in Your Corner
View image: ([link removed])
Follow image link: ([link removed]{GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1)
Caption:
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The WNBA—and its athletes—show us that greatness isn’t defined by a single moment. It’s built through discipline, resilience, and the vision it takes to get where you want to go. But even the best don’t do it alone. Behind every WNBA athlete is a coach. Someone who helps them stay focused, adapt, and keep moving toward their goals.
Investors deserve that same kind of guidance. State Street Investment Management can help—bringing the tools, resources, and expertise to support investors as they move forward with confidence, one smart play at a time. And with [SPY, the original S&P 500 ETF]([link removed]{GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1), investors have a powerful tool to put that strategy into action and pursue their goals in a single trade.
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View image: ([link removed])
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Caption:
###### YOUR MORNING LISTEN
NFL ratings dip, Steve Belichick resigns, Knicks ticket refunds, and more
**[Listen Now >]([link removed])**
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# **Editors’ Picks**
--------------------
———————————————————————————
----------———————————————————————————
----------
## Question of the Day
Do you think college football teams should play international games?
--------------------
YES ([link removed])
NO ([link removed])
----------Thursday’s result: 58% of respondents think Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris will sue the NFL.
———————————————————————————
----------
###### DISCLAIMER
**A note from State Street Investment Management:**
**Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information, call 1-866-787-2257 or visit ****[statestreet.com/im]([link removed])****. Read it carefully. **
Investing involves risk. ALPS Distributors, Inc. (fund distributor); State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (marketing agent). 8997585.1.1.AM.RTL
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