Sports news summaries — Page 110
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Vikings’ Isaiah Rodgers earns NFC honor after key field-goal block
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday after blocking a 23-yard field-goal try in Minnesota’s 9-3 win over Chicago. The kick could have tied the game with six minutes left in the fourth quarter. -
Jeff Teague sees ball-sharing as key challenge for LeBron-led 76ers
Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague said sharing the ball and managing usage will be the main challenge for the 76ers with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. On his podcast, he called the stars isolation players, contrasting them with Golden State’s ball movement. -
Report says Infantino has not supplied House-requested records on Trump ties
U.S. officials reportedly accuse FIFA president Gianni Infantino of inadequate cooperation with a House Judiciary inquiry into his ties to the Trump administration; The Athletic says he has not provided requested records. FIFA says talks with committee staff have been productive. -
Kittle calls chance to play with Mike Evans a ‘dream come true’
49ers tight end George Kittle called playing with new teammate Mike Evans a “dream come true,” saying Evans’ talent would work in any offense. Evans joined San Francisco on a three-year, $60.4 million deal after 12 seasons with Tampa Bay. -
Colts plan injured-reserve move for Alec Pierce, who will miss at least four games
Colts coach Shane Steichen says Indianapolis will place receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve after a recurring left ankle/heel injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Pierce had five catches for 72 yards in two games after missing training camp and preseason. -
Rangers place Pederson on 10-day IL as Quantrill's 2026 ends
The Texas Rangers placed Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list with a broken hand suffered Sept. 12, and activated Michael Helman. Cal Quantrill's move to the 60-day list ends his 2026 season and rules him out of any potential playoff series. -
West Virginia's 38-27 Charlotte win fuels questions about Virginia's neutral-site games
West Virginia beat Virginia 38-27 in Charlotte on Saturday. A SB Nation columnist estimated Mountaineer fans made up 85–90% of the crowd and says the lopsided turnout raises questions about Virginia's neutral-site games, despite its two wins to open the season. -
SB Nation sketches four hypothetical trades for Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona is not officially shopping Marvin Harrison Jr., but the article says some NFL executives believe the Cardinals might trade the receiver at the right price. SB Nation offers four hypothetical destinations: Indianapolis, the Giants, Minnesota and Las Vegas. -
Lonzo Ball denies retirement and says he is still waiting for an NBA call
Lonzo Ball denied retiring after podcast remarks fueled speculation, writing on X that he is “still waiting for a call.” The 28-year-old guard is without a team as the 2026-27 NBA season approaches; he played for Cleveland last season. -
Baylor projected to beat Colorado 31-21 with Lagway back in Week 4
The Big Lead forecasts Baylor to beat Colorado 31-21 in Week 4, with quarterback DJ Lagway expected back after missing the previous two games with an injury. The pick follows Colorado’s 41-7 loss to Northwestern; the article also favors Utah and West Virginia in their matchups. -
Zeke Moore, 11-season Oilers cornerback and Pro Bowler, dies at 82
Former Houston Oilers cornerback Zeke Moore, a 1970 Pro Bowl selection who spent all 11 of his NFL seasons with the team, died Tuesday at 82. He started 102 of 145 games from 1967 through 1977, finishing with 24 interceptions and two touchdowns. -
ESPN ranks LeBron James 18th in its 2026 NBA player list
ESPN put LeBron James at No. 18 in its 2026 NBA player ranking, down from No. 8 last year and marking his first time outside the top 10 in the list’s 15-year history. At 41, he is set to direct the 76ers’ offense as a point forward, team president Mike Gansey has indicated. -
New Miami bodycam shows Taser pointed at Paige Bueckers during arrest
Newly released Miami bodycam footage shows an officer aiming a Taser at Paige Bueckers as she held teammate Arike Ogunbowale during Ogunbowale’s March 5 arrest. Ogunbowale was accused of punching a nightclub security worker; the misdemeanor charge was dismissed in May. -
Atlanta activates Robert Suarez after absence dating to June
The Atlanta Braves activated reliever Robert Suarez on Wednesday after forearm tightness put him on the injured list in June. He was expected to pitch that day, with the team aiming to use him in appearances this week to prepare for the playoffs, less than a week away. -
Virginia turns to Chance Mallory as its starting point guard in 2026-27
After helping Virginia post a 30-win season as a freshman reserve, Chance Mallory is set to become the Cavaliers’ starting point guard in 2026-27. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.4 assists and a team-high 1.6 steals in 24.1 minutes per game. -
Cameron Brink brings a brown-and-gray look to Sparks game-day arrival
Cameron Brink arrived with the Los Angeles Sparks in a fitted brown top, gray tailored shorts, sneakers and a brown handbag before Tuesday’s game in Las Vegas, though the team listed her as unavailable; Los Angeles lost to the Aces 89-79. -
Executives reportedly wonder if Cardinals could trade Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has one catch for 33 yards through two games and was targeted once in Week 2 against Seattle. ESPN's Dan Graziano reports some executives wonder whether Arizona could trade him before the season's deadline. -
A ‘Kick Rocks’ sweatshirt led Sophie Cunningham’s look at Fever’s home finale
Sophie Cunningham wore a sweatshirt reading “Kick Rocks” before Indiana’s final regular-season home game against Minnesota on Tuesday; she did not say who, if anyone, the message addressed. The Fever won 96-77, keeping alive their hopes of hosting a first-round playoff game. -
Saints welcome 2-0 Raiders for New Orleans’ 2026 home opener
New Orleans hosts Las Vegas at Caesars Superdome on Sunday for its first home game of 2026. The Raiders are 2-0, while the Saints enter after their first win, 24-17 over Baltimore; Las Vegas holds an 8-7-1 edge in the teams’ 16 regular-season meetings. -
Roberts says Phillips and Stewart could get Dodgers' October save chances
After surgeries kept them from helping the Dodgers in last year's postseason, relievers Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart are now key bullpen pieces. Manager Dave Roberts says he'd trust either with an October save opportunity, alongside other relievers. -
Dale Jr. doubts Denny Hamlin and other veterans can sway Carson Hocevar
Dale Jr. doubts Denny Hamlin and other veterans can sway Carson Hocevar, saying his aggressive approach differs from the code most Cup drivers follow. Bubba Wallace tried speaking with Hocevar after he caused a nine-car wreck at Michigan, but to no avail. -
Koby Howard faces extended Penn State absence, but injury is not season-ending
Penn State WR Koby Howard will miss an extended period with an undisclosed injury, coach Matt Campbell said Wednesday. The injury is not season-ending, but Howard will miss Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Wisconsin; his return timeline is unclear. -
Four NFL offenses offer mixed fantasy signals after two weeks
Fantasy analysis sees mixed results: the Chargers have fewer plays and more pressure on Justin Herbert, while Tennessee showed signs of improvement in Week 2 and Seattle is 2-0. Tampa Bay needs a steadier short passing game, the writer says. -
Vikings climb to No. 10, top NFC North team in Week 3 NFL rankings
Minnesota climbed from 17th to 10th in Yahoo Sports’ post-Week 2 NFL rankings, leading the NFC North at 2-0. Its offense ranks last in league yardage; Kyler Murray, who has played 11 snaps, is expected to return from a concussion in Week 3.
