Sports news summaries — Page 103
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Two Lions starting linemen return to limited work as Harper misses practice
Lions starting linemen Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller returned on a limited basis Wednesday and could play Sunday against the Jets. Safety Thomas Harper did not practice with an ankle injury; he said it should not be long-term, but his status for Sunday is unclear. -
Raiders won't rush Fernando Mendoza into starting role after 2-0 start
At 2-0, the Las Vegas Raiders are not rushing to replace Kirk Cousins with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported. The start has bought the team time before it feels comfortable starting him, and Mendoza may not take over until later this season. -
Medinah’s 2026 Presidents Cup guide: teams, formats and TV times
The 2026 Presidents Cup is scheduled for Sept. 24–27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago, where the U.S. and International teams will play four-ball, foursomes and singles. Each match is worth one point; the first team to 15.5 points wins, while a 15-15 score is a tie. -
Colts report three practice absences ahead of Week 3 Texans game
Indianapolis listed cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin), receivers Ashton Dulin (ankle) and Alec Pierce (heel) as absent from Wednesday’s practice before its Week 3 game against Houston. Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen were limited; the report suggested both were resting. -
Washington State brings script Cougars helmets back for Arizona game
Washington State will wear its script Cougars helmets against Arizona on Saturday, returning them for the first time since the 2023 Apple Cup. The helmets will go with crimson jerseys and gray pants; kickoff is 4:30 p.m., with the game airing nationally on CBS. -
Starling Thomas V joins Arizona’s active roster as Will Johnson goes on IR
The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve and signed cornerback Starling Thomas V from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced. The Cardinals also signed defensive lineman Jay Toia to the practice squad. -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal reflected past performance
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said the Blue Jays’ 14-year, $500 million contract was based on his past performance, not what he would do in the future. In a down 2026 season, he has nine home runs and a .695 OPS through more than 140 games. -
Pittsburgh names 23 players for Thursday preseason matchup with Columbus
The Pittsburgh Penguins named 23 players for Thursday’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets: 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena, with radio coverage on 105.9 The X. -
Potter says Isak could start all four Sweden games, with recovery still to assess
Sweden manager Graham Potter says Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is fit and could start all four Nations League matches during the international break, but he will assess recovery and does not expect Isak to play every minute after an injury-hit season. -
Six of 12 high-budget public teams missed 2025 top 25; three did in 2026
Indiana topped the 12 publicly reported men’s basketball budgets at $32.04 million, but finished outside the top 25 in both 2025 and 2026. Six of the 12 teams were unranked in 2025 and three in 2026; private universities were excluded. -
Chicago’s league-leading run game sets up a test for Eagles’ Jordan Davis
An SB Nation preview says Jordan Davis will be central to stopping Swift and Monangai when Chicago hosts the Eagles Monday night. The Bears lead the NFL with 212.5 rushing yards per game entering Week 3; Philadelphia ranks 24th, allowing 127 rushing yards per game. -
Pac-12 teams face eight nonconference tests before league play begins
Eight Pac-12 teams play nonconference games this weekend before league play starts next week. The preview highlights 2-1 Boise State’s visit to 2-1 Western Michigan and predicts wins for Texas State, Boise State, Oregon State and Fresno State, putting the conference at 4-4. -
Gaethje backs Tsarukyan as next title challenger, calls Topuria undersized
Justin Gaethje says Arman Tsarukyan would be his next opponent if he defends the UFC lightweight title, which he won by stopping Ilia Topuria. Gaethje calls Topuria undersized for the division and says he has not decided whether to fight again while recovering from injuries. -
Watson aims to win Browns fans over as Carolina visits Sunday
Deshaun Watson hopes to earn Browns fans’ support with wins as he returns for Sunday’s home opener against Carolina. Cleveland is coming off a road win over Tampa Bay. In that game, Watson threw for more than 200 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. -
Judge sidelined as Yankees weigh Wild Card roster and third-base options
The Yankees are set to face Boston in the Wild Card Series after Tampa Bay clinched the AL East, but will be without Aaron Judge, who has a moderate right calf strain. Cam Schlittler and Max Fried are projected starters; third base remains unsettled. -
A Sun win could give Toronto and Connecticut equal 2027 top-pick odds
Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun meet Thursday in the Sun’s last Connecticut game before its move to Houston. A Sun win would leave both at 11-33, giving them equal 2027 No. 1-pick lottery odds under rules that factor in two-year records. -
Brock Bowers likely to play against Saints in Week 3, report says
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is more likely than not to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, a report says, but his availability is not confirmed; practice concerns could keep him out. The Raiders are 2-0 without him. -
SB Nation writer again backs Natalie Nakase for WNBA Coach of the Year
SB Nation’s writer again votes for Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase as WNBA Coach of the Year, citing the team’s 31-12 record, second-best in the league, and 99.4 defensive rating, the WNBA’s best, after an eighth-seed finish last season. -
Brenden Schooler practices as Patriots begin his 21-day return window
The Patriots opened Brenden Schooler’s 21-day return-to-practice window Wednesday, and the 2025 captain practiced after missing all of training camp. He remains on the reserve/non-football injury list through Week 4 and cannot be activated before then. -
After nine walks in seven innings, writer urges Red Sox to avoid Erik Miller in playoffs
Erik Miller has issued nine walks over his last seven innings, prompting a SB Nation writer to urge the Red Sox not to use him in close playoff games. The writer says Miller was a key culprit in last night's loss and the team's loss to the Rangers last Wednesday. -
Jaxson Dart out for 2026; Jayden Daniels sidelined for weeks, Caleb Williams may miss Week 3
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is out for 2026, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will miss multiple weeks with a dislocated left elbow, and Bears QB Caleb Williams may miss Week 3. Their injuries leave fantasy outlooks for all three teams’ pass-catchers uncertain. -
Brock Bowers set for practice as Raiders weigh his Sunday availability
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will practice Wednesday, but coach Klint Kubiak says he remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans. Bowers missed the first two games after knee surgery 15 days ago and will be evaluated through the week. -
Doncic vows to chase Lakers championships after James' departure
Luka Doncic says he “won’t rest” until the Lakers win more NBA championships, making a title run his goal for 2026–27. With training camp opening Sept. 29, he enters the season as Los Angeles’ central star after LeBron James left for Philadelphia following eight seasons. -
Scherzer will wait until season’s end to discuss his MLB future
Max Scherzer says he is not ready to publicly discuss whether he will continue playing and will wait until the season ends to address his MLB future. In his 19th season, the 42-year-old Blue Jays starter is 3-8 with a 6.07 ERA in 16 starts. -
After LSU’s 32-24 loss, Kiffin calls Ole Miss matchup ‘their Super Bowl’
LSU coach Lane Kiffin called Saturday’s game against his former team, Ole Miss, “their Super Bowl” after LSU lost 32-24. Ole Miss led 24-7 at halftime, gave up the lead, then intercepted LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt in the end zone to stop LSU’s late drive. -
West's IR placement leaves 49ers with three healthy defensive tackles
The 49ers placed defensive tackle CJ West on injured reserve; his injury is undisclosed. James Thompson Jr. is also sidelined with a high-ankle sprain, leaving San Francisco with three healthy defensive tackles and likely requiring a practice-squad elevation. -
Fangio says Greenard has a better Week 3 chance, but isn’t ready for a full load
Vic Fangio said Jonathan Greenard has a better chance to play against the Chicago Bears in Week 3 than in the season’s first two games, but the edge rusher is not ready for a full workload after a pectoral injury and limited conditioning.
