Nov 14 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Comcast's CMCSA.O NBCUniversal will launch NBC Sports Network, or NBCSN cable channel, on November 17, ahead of its planned spin-off of most of the cable networks.

- ParamountPSKY.O , Comcast CMCSA.O , and Netflix NFLX.O are preparing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery WBD.O, with an initial deadline of November 20 for nonbinding first-round offers.

- Boeing's BA.N unionized machinists ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, ending a nearly 15-week strike.

- Verizon Communications VZ.N plans to cut roughly 15,000 jobs, its largest reduction ever, to reduce costs amid rising competition.

- Under Armour UAA.N is ending its partnership with Stephen Curry's brand after over a decade, as part of a broader restructuring effort.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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