Sports news summaries
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Steelers' report gives Porter first full-participant listing of season
Joey Porter Jr. was estimated as a full participant on the Steelers’ Monday report for the first time this season; Pittsburgh held a walk-through, and Porter remained listed for conditioning. The report came ahead of Thursday night’s game against Cleveland. -
Chris Curtis says UFC turned down his request to fight Luis Hernandez
Chris Curtis says UFC matchmakers again declined his request to fight Luis Hernandez, telling him the undefeated prospect is “not ready” and below his level. Hernandez submitted Sedriques Dumas in his Sept. 26 UFC debut and said Monday he would accept a fight if offered. -
After USC’s 41-27 Oregon loss, Finebaum brands Lincoln Riley a ‘complete fraud’
After USC’s 41-27 loss to Oregon, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum called Lincoln Riley “a complete fraud” and criticized his handling of linebacker Desman Stephens II’s helmet-to-helmet hit that knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out; Stephens was suspended for one game. -
Bills open as 6.5-point favorites for Week 4 clash with Patriots
At FanDuel, the Buffalo Bills (3-0) opened as 6.5-point favorites (-118) over the New England Patriots (1-2, +6.5 at -104) for Week 4. At publication, the moneyline was -330 for Buffalo and +270 for New England, with the over/under at 48.5 (-110). -
Geno Smith's late fumble halts Jets' bid for lead in 31-24 loss
Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and three TDs, but a late fumble in scoring territory ended the Jets’ bid for the lead in a 31-24 loss to Detroit. Dylan Parham left with a knee injury; Darren Waller caught five passes for 51 yards in Carolina’s 21-18 loss to Cleveland. -
Memphis-area girls athlete of the week voting opens with five nominees
The Commercial Appeal has opened voting for its Memphis-area girls high school athlete of the week for Sept. 21-26. Nominees are Eman Nuhic, Blair White, Marley Boswell, Olivia Owens and Ashlyn Underwood; the poll closes Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. -
Bronny says sister will root for him in Lakers-76ers Christmas game
Bronny James said his younger sister would root for him when the Lakers meet LeBron James’s Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, but he was unsure whether his mother, Savannah, would support him. He is competing for a Lakers roster spot. -
Schlittler says Red Sox criticism is fueling his Wild Card start
Yankees starter Cam Schlittler said Monday he is using criticism from Red Sox fans and Boston media as fuel before Tuesday’s Wild Card Series opener in the Bronx. He said he is focused on his job; New York is set to face Payton Tolle at 8 p.m. EST. -
Cardinals claim Chase Hampton off waivers from Nationals to open offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals claimed right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Monday. The 25-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut and posted an 8.18 ERA over 55 minor-league innings across three levels in 2026. -
NFL selects Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz for a PED test after Rams game
Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz was notified Monday of his selection for an NFL performance-enhancing substance test after Sunday's Rams game. He was instructed to take it before afternoon team activities; the article reports neither completion nor a result. -
Kevin Nash says Reigns and Rollins’ SummerSlam match put him off wrestling
Kevin Nash criticized Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins’ SummerSlam match for favoring high spots over psychology. He said the pair no-sold each other’s finishers for five minutes after the referee went down and that he has not returned to wrestling. -
France beat Belgium 1-0 with Camavinga playing the full match
Eduardo Camavinga played the full match in France’s 1-0 Nations League win over Belgium on Monday, completing 62 of 66 passes and creating three chances. Injuries to Kylian Mbappé and Ibrahima Konaté left him as the only Real Madrid player in France’s squad. -
Jose Altuve's 105 playoff games exceed totals of 17 MLB franchises
Jose Altuve is tied with the Mets franchise at 105 career postseason games, a total higher than 17 MLB franchises' all-time counts. He is set to pass New York with an appearance in Houston's Wild Card opener against the White Sox on Tuesday. -
Patriots turned to Rouse at right guard after Van Roten’s injury
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Walter Rouse replaced Greg Van Roten at right guard after Van Roten left with a thigh injury; Rouse had been working there. Ben Brown was planned as center and first left-guard option. Rouse allowed four pressures and a sack. -
SB Nation asks Indiana fans what needs work in Big Ten play
SB Nation asks Indiana fans what the 4-0 Hoosiers need to improve in Big Ten play after a 29-23 win over Northwestern left them 1-0 in conference. The survey names quarterback Josh Hoover, the offensive line and secondary as possible concerns, but includes no fan responses. -
Miami could have four players back for Clemson; Lucas remains uncertain
Miami coach Mario Cristobal expects Mark Fletcher Jr. and Ahmad Moten Sr. to be available against Clemson on Saturday. He said Armondo Blount and Damari Brown should also be ready; Xavier Lucas could join them, depending on his evaluation this week. -
Kabayel-Hysa heavyweight bout reportedly set for Nov. 28 in Düsseldorf
Multiple outlets report that WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel (27-0, 19 KOs) will face undefeated Nelson Hysa (25-0, 23 KOs) on Nov. 28 at Düsseldorf’s 50,000-capacity Merkur Spiel-Arena; the reported bout gives Hysa a title opportunity. -
Astros to use bullpen game in Wild Card opener against White Sox
Houston will use a bullpen game in Tuesday’s Wild Card opener against the White Sox, Joe Espada said. Hunter Brown won’t start after throwing 100 pitches over 5⅓ innings Friday; starting Tuesday would leave him with only three days’ rest. -
Kentucky sees potential regular-season returns for Noah and Williams
Kentucky says Trent Noah’s hamstring is improving and hopes he can return in a few weeks; it is also hopeful Kam Williams will be back for the regular-season start after surgery for a reinjured Jones fracture. Both are likely to miss exhibition games. -
Stearns admits Mets roster missteps after second straight playoff miss
David Stearns said Mets roster decisions left the 2026 team short on flexibility, making in-season adjustments difficult when players underperformed. New York missed the playoffs for a second straight year and finished last in the NL East. -
Baranowski and Drzewiecki earn Big Ten honors after Gophers beat Washington
After Minnesota's 27-24 road win over Washington, linebacker Maverick Baranowski was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, while kicker Luke Drzewiecki earned the conference's special teams award. Drzewiecki's career-long 51-yard field goal proved decisive. -
Terence Crawford at 39: retired, but not ruling out a return
Terence Crawford turned 39 on Monday, a year after retiring, and says he cannot rule out a return: “Never can say never.” He remains retired, though recent exchanges with active fighters and a post about going to the gym have fueled comeback speculation. -
Eagles rookie Makai Lemon could get more targets against Bears
The 2-0 Eagles face the Bears Monday night with Hollywood Brown and Dallas Goedert out, potentially opening more targets for rookie Makai Lemon. Lemon has made one catch, for a first down, and the preview sees this as a chance for his first major NFL game.
