Sports news summaries — Page 11
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Mike Golic Sr. takes Notre Dame radio role, returns to ESPN with son
Mike Golic Sr. is a Notre Dame football color commentator this season and has returned to ESPN Radio with son Mike Golic Jr. In an interview, he discussed the Irish’s 3–0 start, praising their defensive depth and saying the offensive line needs time to gel. -
Michigan reports six out, Beigel doubtful and four questionable for Iowa
Michigan’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Iowa lists six players out, offensive lineman Manuel Beigel doubtful and four questionable: Dom Nichols, Zeke Berry, Andrew Sprague and Logan Forbes. Jordan Marshall is not listed. -
Nick Suriano to make Real American Freestyle debut alongside three other N.J. wrestlers
Four New Jersey wrestlers are on the Oct. 23 Real American Freestyle 14 card in Las Vegas: Nick Suriano meets Dylan Ragusin, Jordan Burroughs faces Mikey Caliendo, Sebastian Rivera faces Vito Arujau, and Mekhi Lewis meets Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov. -
Bears' Edwards and Bush could lose snaps if struggles persist
Chicago Bears linebackers T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush have struggled against the run through two games, the article says. They have 15 tackles combined; rookie safety Dillon Thieneman leads the team with 17. Minnesota rushed for 119 yards against Chicago last week. -
Dolphins fans invited to forecast Week 3 game against Chiefs
SB Nation is asking Miami Dolphins fans to forecast Sunday's Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, including offensive and defensive stat leaders and key players' performances. The author says a quick turnaround may be unlikely after Miami's loss to San Francisco. -
George Pickens says his overall game is strong despite modest start
After two games, George Pickens has nine catches for 68 yards and no touchdowns, but said Wednesday he feels his overall play is “great.” Dak Prescott said defenses’ focus on Pickens gave CeeDee Lamb one-on-one chances; Lamb has 197 yards and three touchdowns. -
Mauricio Ruffy accepts blame for UFC 331 loss, says he expected to stop Tsarukyan in Round 2
Mauricio Ruffy says he relaxed defensively in the final seconds of Round 1, when Arman Tsarukyan knocked him out with an elbow at UFC 331 on Sept. 19. Ruffy took responsibility for the loss and said he had expected to finish Tsarukyan in Round 2. -
Rockies host Arizona after fourth straight 100-loss season
Colorado hosts Arizona at 6:40 p.m. MT Wednesday after reaching 100 losses for a fourth straight season. Rookie Mason Adams is set for his sixth start against Merrill Kelly; the Diamondbacks trail the Cubs, Phillies and Padres by four games in the Wild Card race. -
Rams top FanDuel’s Super Bowl LXI odds as Week 3 approaches
The Los Angeles Rams have the shortest FanDuel odds to win Super Bowl LXI at +650 entering NFL Week 3. Buffalo follows at +800, Seattle at +900 and Baltimore at +950; San Francisco is +1000, Kansas City +1300, while Miami has the longest odds at +100000. -
Klapisch says Aaron Judge’s rushed return may have contributed to calf strain
Aaron Judge strained his right calf less than a week after returning from a 100-day absence and will miss the Yankees’ best-of-three wild-card series against Boston, columnist Bob Klapisch writes. Klapisch says the rushed return may have contributed to his calf strain; Tampa Bay. -
Before Germany’s Nations League test, Klopp jokes he knows more Dutch players than Xavi
Jürgen Klopp joked that he personally knows more Dutch players than Netherlands coach Xavi ahead of Germany’s Nations League match in Amsterdam. It is Klopp’s first game in charge of Germany since taking over from Julian Nagelsmann in late July. -
Washington lists 14 players limited or absent before Seahawks opener
Washington’s Wednesday report lists 14 players as limited or absent ahead of Sunday’s home opener against Seattle. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (dislocated left elbow) and safety Nick Cross are ruled out; Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo also did not practice. -
Schauffele welcomes Trump’s expected visit to the Presidents Cup at Medinah
Xander Schauffele welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected Presidents Cup appearance at Medinah this weekend, calling it “awesome” that Trump loves golf and supports the U.S. team. He said sport can bring people together across political differences. -
Aaron Judge aims for wild-card return as Yankees plan without him
Aaron Judge says he intends to be ready for the Yankees' wild-card opener against Boston next Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone, however, said New York is planning without him and that he will miss the regular season after a moderate right-calf strain. -
Sam Darnold returns to Seahawks practice, but Week 3 status remains uncertain
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, his first workout since a Week 1 glute injury. Whether he plays in Week 3 may depend on how cautiously the Seahawks manage his return. Drew Lock has helped Seattle weather his absence. -
Harbaugh keeps quarterback trades in play as Giants seek Dart replacement
After Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, the Giants plan to add a quarterback, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, leaving a trade among the options. Harbaugh prefers a veteran; Yahoo Sports' analysis says the thin trade pool makes a free-agent signing more likely. -
Analysis links Real Madrid’s lower possession when ahead to passive play
SB Nation says Real Madrid’s possession drops from 58% to 49.8% when ahead, while long passes rise from 15.43 to 19.4. The analysis argues that sitting deeper gives opponents more chances to attack and increases Madrid’s possession losses. -
Seahawks aim to settle Sam Darnold’s Week 3 status by weekend
Sam Darnold, out with a glute injury since Seattle’s Sept. 9 opener, returns to practice Wednesday on a reduced workload. Macdonald said Seattle hopes to decide by the weekend whether Darnold or Drew Lock plays against Washington in Week 3, depending on Darnold’s readiness. -
Orlando's 2026-27 starter forecast includes Suggs, Bane and Banchero
Orlando Magic On SI projects Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. as its 2026-27 starters ahead of camp. Nikola Vucevic has returned and is expected to be the backup center; Orlando has a new head coach. -
White Sox can clinch playoff berth with win and Rangers loss
Chicago visits Kansas City with a playoff berth within reach: a White Sox win and a Texas Rangers loss would clinch it. The Sox are also one game behind Cleveland in the AL Central; Bryan Hudson is set to open before Erick Fedde handles most of the innings. -
Koivun tells mentor Justin Thomas he expects nerves to ease after first tee shot
Presidents Cup rookie Jackson Koivun told mentor Justin Thomas he expects to feel nervous on the first tee but believes he will settle once he hits his opening shot. The 21-year-old is set to make his U.S. team debut at Medinah Country Club this week. -
At Barcelona, Lamine Yamal is working to sharpen his free-kicks and finishing
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal told France Football he is practicing free-kicks and working on his finishing as he seeks to improve across his game and help the club win more titles. He has eight goals and six assists in eight games this season. -
Payton says three Broncos backs can handle most of the carries
Sean Payton said Jonah Coleman, J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey can each handle most of Denver's carries. Harvey was out and Dobbins couldn't finish the win over Jacksonville after getting nicked up; Coleman took much of the late workload and helped close out the game. -
Norma Dumont says personal grudge will fuel Sept. 26 fight with Ailin Perez
Norma Dumont says her personal animosity with Ailin Perez will fuel their Sept. 26 bantamweight bout on UFC Vegas 121’s preliminary card. She expects to stop Perez before the final round and hopes a win will help earn her a shot at the division title. -
Costas says Hall hasn't allowed joint Frick Award ballot for Krukow and Kuiper
Bob Costas said the Baseball Hall of Fame has not allowed Ford C. Frick Award voters to consider Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper together, though the group almost unanimously wants to vote on the pair. Any joint selection would have to wait until 2028. -
Bills and Chargers list 11 players as not practicing before Week 3 game
The Bills and Chargers posted Wednesday injury reports ahead of their Week 3 game Sunday in Buffalo. Buffalo listed Keon Coleman, T.J. Sanders and Ed Oliver as not practicing; Los Angeles listed eight players, including Charlie Kolar, Derwin James and Khalil Mack.
