Sports news summaries — Page 107
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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NFL sets Ravens-Cowboys Rio game for 4:25 p.m. ET; Week 3 reason unclear
Baltimore and Dallas will meet in Rio on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, outside primetime. This year's calendar put a Week 1 Friday-night Brazil game under Sports Broadcasting Act restrictions; the article finds no clear reason for the Week 3 afternoon slot. -
Red Sox and Cubs set Friday doubleheader with nor’easter possible this weekend
The Red Sox and Cubs will play a doubleheader Friday amid uncertainty over a possible nor’easter in Boston this weekend. A league source said MLB did not intend to move the series; manager Chad Tracy said the storm could also miss the area. -
Bills add Austin Johnson to practice squad as T.J. Sanders is sidelined after appendectomy
Coach Joe Brady said Wednesday that Buffalo Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders had an appendectomy the previous night and is currently sidelined; he gave no recovery timetable. The Bills signed veteran Austin Johnson to their practice squad. -
Jackson jokes about Cowboys’ ‘America’s Team’ title before Brazil game
Lamar Jackson poked fun at the Dallas Cowboys’ “America’s Team” nickname ahead of Baltimore’s game against Dallas in Brazil this weekend, saying, “This is America, that’s Brazil.” He said he was not concerned about Rio’s field and was focused on winning. -
An unlimited Taco Bell card ranks among Davante Adams' coolest flexes
Rams receiver Davante Adams showed Kay Adams his Taco Bell Purple Card, saying it lets him spend without a limit at the chain and is one of his “coolest flexes.” He said he could buy $7 million worth of Taco Bell today if he wanted. -
After Dart’s injury, hosts weigh Arch Manning for Giants’ 2027 draft
After Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz discussed whether New York should consider drafting Arch Manning or another quarterback if it earns a top-three pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. -
Dortmund’s bid for 17-year-old Malik Jakupovic rejected by Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union turned down Borussia Dortmund’s offer for 17-year-old Malik Jakupovic during the most recent transfer window, according to reporter José Roberto Nunez. The bid’s terms were not disclosed; Jakupovic has played 86 minutes this season and scored once. -
Columbus Crew dismisses reserve coach Higuaín after referee misconduct allegations
The Columbus Crew dismissed reserve coach Federico Higuaín on Sept. 22, after he served a two-game suspension following an Aug. 23 match incident involving a female referee and allegations of physical abuse and sexist conduct. -
Paul Osaruyi will make his first official visit to Kentucky this weekend
Kentucky will host four-star center Paul Osaruyi for his first official visit this weekend, Sam Kayser reports. The 2027 recruit is ranked 18th to 25th by On3, 247Sports and ESPN and has offers from Arizona, Kansas, North Carolina and others. -
Packers’ Atlanta records include Rodgers’ 396 yards and Dale’s 186
Ahead of Green Bay and Atlanta’s 37th regular-season meeting tomorrow night, the Packers’ single-game highs include Aaron Rodgers’ 396 passing yards in 2011 and Carroll Dale’s 186 receiving yards in 1970. Ahman Green ran for 155 yards in a 37-34 overtime win in 2002. -
Eli Manning cautions Arch about media after AI-video controversy
Eli Manning advised nephew Arch to be careful around reporters, who can seem like friends but may run with his words. Arch, Texas’ quarterback, apologized after acknowledging he laughed at an AI clip of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN’s Holly Rowe. -
Bengals’ Andrei Iosivas headed to IR, out at least four weeks with thumb tear
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas will go on injured reserve after tearing a ligament in his thumb, The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reports. He will miss at least four weeks, but coach Zac Taylor said the injury will not end his season. -
Giants turn to Winston for regular season as Jaxson Dart faces knee surgery
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will have surgery for meniscus, MCL and PCL damage after injuring his left knee against the Rams; his ACL is intact. Jameis Winston takes over through the regular season, while coach John Harbaugh left open a possible postseason return. -
Patriots guide lists 53 on the regular-season roster and 16 on practice squad
The New England Patriots' current roster guide lists 53 players on its regular-season roster and 16 on the practice squad, plus nine on injured reserve and one each on NFI/reserve and PUP/reserve. Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton are the listed quarterbacks. -
Premier League players sidelined from September-October national duty
Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Benjamin Šeško, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento and Pedro Porro will miss the combined September-October international break because of injuries; Rice turned down an England call-up. -
Analyst proposes Lakers package for Nets forward Julius Randle
Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus proposed a Lakers trade for Julius Randle that would send LaRavia, Jaden Hardy, Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt to Brooklyn. He said the Nets probably would not move Randle before the season, but he could be a trade-deadline target. -
Fowler suggests Giants call Vikings about J.J. McCarthy after Dart's season-ending injury
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggested the Giants call Minnesota about J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury. Fowler says rival teams believe McCarthy could be acquired at a “value” price; Jameis Winston is New York's other option. -
Raptors announce Kawhi Leonard extension after ESPN's $115M deal report
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they had signed Kawhi Leonard to a multi-year extension. ESPN, citing his agent, reported a two-year, $115 million deal with a player option for 2028-29; the team did not disclose its financial terms. -
Sengun says Rockets beat Lakers in every stat but lost playoff series
Alperen Sengun said Houston deserved to advance after losing its six-game playoff series to the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming the Rockets beat them in every statistic. He said the Lakers’ experience in clutch moments was decisive; Kevin Durant played one game before an injury. -
Joe Burrow has soreness as Bengals prepare for Steelers matchup
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that quarterback Joe Burrow is dealing with soreness ahead of Week 3 against Pittsburgh. Taylor did not specify Burrow’s Wednesday practice participation or say whether the soreness is related to the back issue he had last week. -
Ole Miss rises to No. 4 after LSU win as SEC ties ranked-team record
Ole Miss beat LSU 32-24 and climbed to No. 4 in the AP Top 25, its highest ranking since finishing No. 3 last season. The Rebels are part of an SEC field of 10 ranked teams, tying the conference record and raising the challenge of sustaining their position. -
Chiles accounts for five touchdowns in Northwestern's 41-7 win over Colorado
Aidan Chiles accounted for five touchdowns—three passing and two rushing—as Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7. Joseph Himon II caught three of Chiles’ scoring passes, and the Wildcats forced four turnovers to improve to 2-0 for the first time under coach David Braun. -
The Rays’ and Brewers’ playoff berths offer lessons for the Royals
The Rays and Brewers have clinched playoff spots and are on pace for their leagues’ top seeds despite lower payrolls than the last-place Royals. The article argues Kansas City should study how they score runs, find and develop talent, and build their rosters. -
Florio raises Kaepernick workout idea after Dart’s season-ending injury
Jaxson Dart is headed for surgery that will end his season, and Jameis Winston is set to start for the Giants. NFL analyst Mike Florio floated a workout for Colin Kaepernick, citing John Harbaugh’s 2017 interest in signing him; Kaepernick last played in 2016. -
Jeremiah Smith’s Ohio State receiving record gets a commemorative shirt
Jeremiah Smith passed Michael Jenkins to become Ohio State’s all-time receiving-yards leader early in the Buckeyes’ 59-3 win over Kent State. BreakingT has an officially licensed shirt celebrating the record, which Smith set in just 2.25 seasons of college football. -
Yordan Álvarez reaches rare MLB milestone: 40+ HR, 100+ RBI, 30+ intentional walks before 30
Yordan Álvarez is MLB’s fifth player to post 40-plus homers, 100-plus RBIs and 30-plus intentional walks in a season before age 30, according to Francys Romero. His 41 homers and 102 RBIs have helped the Astros stay tied atop the AL West with five games left.
