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MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're back now with our "Play of the Day," it is a homerun in Philly, a heartbreaking, a heart broken fan saved by one kind man. You're bringing us the story, Lara. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. Thank you for joining us. As long as there's been a spring break, Florida has been a prime destination for American students looking to cut loose and have some fun in the sun. But though Miami has made it clear they're rolling up the welcome mat, that's not stopping the party. Here's ABC's Ashan Singh. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANDREW DYMBURT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hey, guys, good morning. I mean, the buzz is building. You can feel the excitement in the air. Can you believe it? Only two days away from the iconic New Year's Eve ball drop here in Times Square. The eyes of the world will be watching. This year, they've got a special ball for us. We're told it weighs six tons, it's about six feet tall. It has 27,000 LEDs that can display billions of different light combinations. Pretty cool, if you ask me. It goes up officially at 6:00 PM Eastern on New Year's Eve, then takes 60 seconds to make its dissent. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, thank you, George. Now to the Biden administration, taking some heat over a decision to expand the wall at the southern border. Something President Biden had opposed, as he insists that he had no other choice under the law. Senior White House correspondent Selina Wang has the latest for us. Good morning, Selina. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But first, Robin, the Alex Murdaugh trial and the defense hammering away at the crime scene, suggesting investigators did a poor job collecting evidence. And they also hinted that they might put Murdaugh on the stand. Eva Pilgrim is at the courtroom in Walterboro, South Carolina, good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are back now in Times Square with what will be packed on New Year's Eve, as the crowds gather to watch the ball drop. And Andrew Dymburt is there with the ball. Hey, Andrew. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We begin "Pop News," everybody, by celebrating country music legend Loretta Lynn. The coal miner's daughter who paved the way for so many women in music passing away on Tuesday in her Tennessee home. And this morning, we are opening up our vault. This time, we're going back to 2007 when Miss Lynn opened up with some insights into her song writing process. Check it out. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with our "Play of the Day," and we have a very special NBA Finals edition this morning. So let's go straight to Will Reeve at the Chase Center in San Francisco where game five is happening tonight. Hey, Will. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yes, we do. Back now with our "Play of the Day" from the iconic New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square. We are counting down to the big moment when the ball drops tonight at midnight. And Rob is right there now to give us a behind-the-scenes preview. Hey, Rob. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) That is coming up, and first, before it does, it is time for "Pop News" with Lara. Hey, Lara. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our Wednesday "Play of the Day," and one guy giving parenting his best shot. Usually when a player - gets a home run at a baseball game, fans scramble to get the ball no matter what, no matter which team hit it, but at Wrigley Field, they do things a little differently. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And it's great to have you us with here, as we start a new week together. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Perfect song for this "Play of the Day." A golfer in Florida who is living on the wild side. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now I am joined by the president of Countdown Entertainment, Jeffrey Straus. It's so good to see you, We get along, you know, just once a year, but this is our time together. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To "The Index" of other news tonight. An actor, Cuba Gooding Junior, was in court here in New York City today. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Finally tonight, a high school dance like you've never seen before. Seniors coming together to help out a friend in need. What they didn't know, he had a surprise for them. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Want to switch gears and talk a little bit this morning about somebody that long time "GMA" watchers may remember. We want to remember a member of the ABC News family. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're now gonna talk about the unforced error on the tennis court. But it wasn't from one of the players. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now. We have some of the stars from "Uncle Drew." So much fun. We have those basketball legends that were here in Times Square yesterday, just running around. Now, we've got the comedians from the movie here. Nick Kroll, Erica Ash, welcome back. What are y'all, what are y'all doing over there? What it, what… [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROB MARCIANO (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I'm here with this incredible young inventor Carter Ball and her sister Claire, from Denver, Colorado. You guys keep playing, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna brag on Carter just a little bit. She came in first place in the beginner category of the LittleBits Competition for creating the droid R2-D2 rock lifter. LittleBits joined forces with Lucasfilm to challenge kids to invent from their own custom "Star Wars" droids. Along with us, along with the girls is Ayah Bdeir, she is the founder and CEO of LittleBits. I want to start with Carter. I know you're a big "Star Wars" fan. How are you able to incorporate your droid with your favorite "Star Wars" scene? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with an Oscar winner, an Emmy winner, just one great actress. Holly Hunter is here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) No, me either. If there's one thing I know about my co-host, Paula Faris, she loves trivia. So we've got some fun facts… [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Despite all of the security and despite the freezing temperatures, hundreds of thousands of people will bundle up and hit Times Square. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, let's bring in our senior White House correspondent Cecilia Vega, also our chief political analyst Matthew Dowd right here with me. Cecilia, let me begin with you, we just saw that reporting from Pierre. Mueller now reaching into the Justice Department, also reaching pretty deep now into the White House. It is clear the President is also being investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Time now for the "Index." And we have this breaking news on Hollywood's widening sexual harassment scandal. Jeffrey Tambor is leaving his show. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And also this morning, those three UCLA basketball players are now speaking out, apologizing for shoplifting in China. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Also this morning, President Trump is revealing he personally asked China's President to help resolve that case of three UCLA basketball players who are under house arrest, accused of shoplifting. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Mm-hmm. We're gonna move on now to that strange case playing out in China where three UCLA basketball players have been arrested and charged with shoplifting. They are out on bail this morning. Still face a complicated legal process all while President Trump continues his summit with the Chinese President. ABC's Gio Benitez has the story. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to that battle on the baseball field. The Astros celebrating a major victory taking game five of the series. They are now just one win away from their first ever title. T.J. Holmes is here, has the latest. Good morning, T.J. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Finally, the feat both on and off the court. Here's Kayna Whitworth. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIERS (GROUP) 3, 2, 1. (Voiceover) It's the sphere for the year, the ball dropping ritual in New York's Times Square. JOHN DONVAN (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SARA HAINES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Very excited crowd right here in Times Square. Two million people are expected to pack this very same spot tomorrow night for the country's biggest New Year's Eve celebration. And right now, our own Rob Marciano is all the way at the top of One Times Square ready to flip the switch on the 2017 ball for the first time before it drops. We miss you, Rob, how's it going up there? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the "Index" now and the popular summer vacation destination with an urgent warning tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. We've got something pretty cool to show you now. It's not an avocado, sadly. Look at this. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Rob, thank you so much. That's right. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The countdown is on tonight in New York's Times Square. And you can have a front row seat for a price. ABC's Gio Benitez is there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We can confirm. Thank you so much, Ginger. You know what else is hot? "Pop News." Happy Thursday, everybody and that music, there is a reason. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to St. Louis tonight, a black teenager shot and killed this week by police officers. Tonight, details coming in from the autopsy, authorities say he was shot in the back. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the "Index," a former Ravens cheerleader sentenced today. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're gonna turn now to the fast-moving developments from the NFL and superstar quarterback Tom Brady tonight about to break his silence about deflategate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the other breaking headline tonight, that bombshell from the NFL. The Super Bowl champion Patriots and deflategate. An investigation finding it, quote, "probable that those footballs were deliberately deflated." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]