Sports news summaries — Page 10
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Vikings reach 3-0 with 23-16 win over Bucs, led by defense and special teams
Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 23-16 to move to 3-0, with its defense and special teams compensating for an offense that struggled after Justin Jefferson left early. Kyler Murray completed 15 of 29 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown and one interception. -
Deebo Samuel’s 80-yard lateral TD sets NFL record without a catch
Deebo Samuel set an NFL record with 80 receiving yards and no catches, scoring on an 80-yard lateral in San Francisco’s win over Arizona. Brock Purdy passed to Mike Evans, who pitched the ball to Samuel on the 49ers’ opening-drive third-and-12. -
Hunter picks off Maye for his first NFL interception in Jaguars' 35-6 win
Travis Hunter recorded his first NFL interception Sunday, picking off Drake Maye in the end zone on a second-quarter pass intended for Efton Chism III to end a New England scoring chance as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Patriots 35-6 and moved to 2-1. -
Mike Krukow signs off after 36 years in Giants booth
Mike Krukow called his final San Francisco Giants game Sunday, ending a 36-year broadcasting run as fans paid tribute. The Giants lost 5-1 to the Dodgers in 10 innings; Krukow is retiring because his degenerative muscle disease makes broadcasting unsafe. -
Lamar Jackson's last-second play sends Ravens past Cowboys
The Cowboys lost to Baltimore on Lamar Jackson’s last-second play. SB Nation says coach Brian Schottenheimer’s calls left 11 points on the field, while rookie defenders Jaishawn Barham and Caleb Downs made key stops. Injuries further thinned Dallas’ secondary. -
Gibbs' three TDs power Lions past Jets 31-24; he passes Billy Sims in rushing TDs
Jahmyr Gibbs scored three second-half touchdowns, including the winning catch, as Detroit beat New York 31-24 in Week 3. He ran for 99 yards and two scores, caught seven passes for 65 yards and another TD, and helped the Lions improve to 2-1. -
Astros host White Sox as AL Wild Card series opens Sept. 29
Houston hosts Chicago in the AL Wild Card series at Daikin Park Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. ET; Game 2 is Wednesday at the same time. Both are listed on NBCSN, fubo and Peacock. A deciding Game 3 would be Thursday, with its time and channel TBD. -
Rams carry 7-0 advantage over Broncos into second quarter
Los Angeles led Denver 7-0 after the first quarter, scoring after Matthew Stafford scrambled to the 5-yard line. Wil Lutz missed a field goal off the upright for the Broncos, and Kyren Williams’ 30-yard run put the Rams in scoring range as the quarter ended. -
NFL Network: Mayfield likely to miss time after thumb dislocation
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his thumb late in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is likely to miss time, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Tampa Bay remains winless; the length of Mayfield's absence is unclear, with tests planned for Monday. -
World Grand Prix’s first nine-darter came in 2011; two followed in one 2014 match
Brendan Dolan hit the first perfect leg in World Grand Prix history in 2011. James Wade and Robert Thornton each hit a nine-darter in the same game in 2014; the double-in, double-out format makes the achievement especially difficult. -
Polo’s younger audience grows as entry routes into the sport expand
Polo is attracting younger players as arena formats and beginner programs widen routes into a sport that remains costly. The Hurlingham Polo Association says 35% of its British playing members are under 30; 64% of USPA members say arena polo was their entry point. -
Vikings send Buccaneers to 0-3; Bowles says Mayfield dislocated thumb
Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 23-16, leaving the Buccaneers 0-3. Coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield dislocated his thumb on his final pass, an interception, and will get an MRI Monday. Jalon Daniels replaced him for 28 seconds and threw an interception. -
Commanders’ coaching earns A-plus in report card on 33-31 win over Seahawks
Washington beat the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31, moving to 1-2. SB Nation’s report card gave coaching an A-plus. Backup Marcus Mariota threw three touchdowns without an interception; the pass defense got a C after allowing 379 yards and four touchdown passes. -
Mahomes says Kelce delivered when called in Chiefs’ Miami win
After Kansas City beat Miami in Week 3, Patrick Mahomes said Travis Kelce caught the first and last passes he threw, making plays when called on. Kelce had two catches for 59 yards; his 11-yard fourth-quarter grab extended the Chiefs’ lead to 14 in their third straight win. -
Mahomes goes 11-for-12 on play-action in Chiefs’ 24-10 win
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 24-10 on Sunday to reach 3-0. Patrick Mahomes completed 11 of 12 play-action passes for 183 yards at 15.3 yards per attempt, crediting Kenneth Walker and rookie Emmett Johnson’s running with opening passing opportunities. -
Padres-Cubs Wild Card series opens Sept. 29 on NBCSN and Peacock
The Padres and Cubs open their best-of-three NL Wild Card series in San Diego Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. ET; Game 2 is Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET. Both are available on NBCSN, Peacock and fubo. If needed, Game 3 is set for Oct. 1; its time and channel are TBD. -
Javonte Williams sparks Cowboys’ run game, but Ravens win 34-31 in Brazil
The Cowboys lost 34-31 to Baltimore in Brazil despite Javonte Williams rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown. SB Nation’s breakdown praised rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham’s fourth-down stop and criticized Dallas’ injury-hit secondary, pass rush and field-goal protection. -
U.S. Presidents Cup comeback gives Keegan Bradley a happier Medinah memory
U.S. assistant captain Keegan Bradley called the Americans’ 17-13 Presidents Cup win at Medinah a “much-needed” personal moment after the team erased a three-point deficit in Sunday singles. He contrasted it with the 2012 Ryder Cup loss at Medinah, when the U.S. blew a 10-6 lead. -
Hutchinson shrugs off defense criticism after Lions’ Jets win
Detroit beat the New York Jets 31-24 to move to 2-1 after allowing 41 points to Buffalo. Aidan Hutchinson said outside criticism does not concern the Lions, who are focused on improving. Chuck Clark’s late strip-sack sealed the win after New York tied the game at 24. -
A late pass gives Kyle Larson Kansas win and NASCAR Chase lead
Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe late to win Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, his second victory in three races. The result puts the defending champion 26 points ahead of Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings. -
Jon Rauch turns 48 as three other former Blue Jays mark birthdays
Jon Rauch turns 48 today; the roundup also marks Len Matuszek (72), Jason Phillips (50) and Matt Shoemaker (40). Rauch played 11 MLB seasons for seven teams and recorded 62 saves; in 2011, he posted 11 saves and a 4.85 ERA as the closer. -
Colts favored by 3.5 points in London matchup with Washington
FanDuel Sportsbook lists Indianapolis as a 3.5-point favorite against Washington in London, with the Colts at -180 on the moneyline and the over/under at 47.5. Both teams are coming off wins; a victory would put either at 2-2 after an 0-2 start. -
Tyler Loop's 56-yard kick lifts Ravens past Cowboys 34-31 in Brazil
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Brazil in Week 3 after Tyler Loop made a 56-yard field goal as time expired. Lamar Jackson’s late completion to Zay Flowers set up the winning kick after Baltimore squandered a double-digit fourth-quarter lead. -
Tyler Loop seals Ravens’ 34-31 win with a final-second 56-yard kick
Baltimore beat Dallas 34-31 in Brazil on Tyler Loop’s 56-yard field goal with one second left. Baltimore Beatdown writers also flagged short-yardage failures and injuries to both centers, while saying Lamar Jackson’s runs helped an inconsistent offense. -
Report: Baker Mayfield likely to miss time after dislocating right thumb
Baker Mayfield dislocated his right throwing-hand thumb late in Sunday's 23-16 loss to Minnesota, coach Todd Bowles confirmed. A Monday MRI will assess the injury; NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says Mayfield is likely to miss time, but how long remains unknown.
