Sports news summaries — Page 12
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Snedeker thanks Trump and praises Koivun after U.S. Presidents Cup win
Brandt Snedeker thanked Donald Trump for his pre-match support and praised Jackson Koivun after the U.S. clinched the Presidents Cup with a 9.5–2.5 win in Sunday’s singles at Medinah. Koivun rallied to beat Si Woo Kim for a point. -
Seattle's 2027 plans exclude Dan Wilson as Mariners manager
Seattle confirmed Dan Wilson will not manage the Mariners in 2027 after discussions over the past week. Jerry Dipoto said a new direction was best after the club finished below .500 and missed the playoffs; Wilson's future with Seattle is uncertain. -
Braves host Phillies in 2026 NL Wild Card series starting Sept. 29
The Braves and Phillies begin their best-of-three 2026 NL Wild Card series at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. ET. Game 2 is Wednesday at 2 p.m.; a deciding Game 3, if needed, is Thursday at 2 or 8 p.m. NBC will air every game nationally. -
Breece Hall says thigh injury severity is unclear after Jets loss
Jets running back Breece Hall was ruled out with a thigh injury during New York’s 31-24 loss to Detroit on Sept. 27. He said he felt something while running and again after being tackled and planting, but did not know the injury’s severity. -
Saints’ Travis Etienne heads to locker room with apparent leg injury
Saints running back Travis Etienne hobbled off after a third-quarter play against the Raiders and was heading to the locker room with what appeared to be a leg injury. The article reported no diagnosis or further information on whether he would return. -
Wilson's 38 points lift Aces to 102-85 playoff win over Fever
A'ja Wilson scored 38 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked four shots to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 102-85 win over the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their WNBA first-round series Sunday. Las Vegas led by four after the first quarter, then pulled away. -
Astros become first MLB team to win a division with an 81-81 record
Houston clinched the AL West when Texas, which entered the final day level with the Astros at 80-81, lost 6-4 to Minnesota; Houston held the season-series tiebreaker. The Astros then beat Oakland 9-0 to finish 81-81, becoming MLB’s first division winner at .500 or worse. -
Raiders receiver Jack Bech ruled out against Saints with forearm injury
Raiders receiver Jack Bech was ruled out early in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints with a forearm injury. The severity and his return timeline are unknown; he had played the third-most snaps among the team's wideouts. -
Fifteen Seminoles make 2026 season debuts in 34-7 win over Central Arkansas
Florida State beat FCS Central Arkansas 34-7, as 15 Seminoles made their first appearances of the 2026 season; five were freshmen making their Florida State debuts. Starters on both sides played into the second half, limiting younger players’ in-game opportunities. -
Four-run fourth powers White Sox to 4-2 finale win over Rockies
The White Sox beat Colorado 4-2 to end the regular season 84-78. Anthony Kay allowed one run in five innings; two-run homers by Randal Grichuk and Brenton Doyle powered a four-run fourth. Chicago's Wild Card Series in Houston is scheduled for Tuesday at 4 p.m. CT. -
Chargers force five turnovers but Bills win 24-16 to send L.A. to 0-3
The Buffalo Bills beat the Chargers 24-16, dropping Los Angeles to 0-3 despite five turnovers forced by its defense. The Chargers turned four first-half takeaways into 10 points and managed one touchdown in four red-zone trips; Buffalo scored three touchdowns in four. -
49ers' Mike Evans carted off after hit; injury details unclear
Mike Evans stumbled and needed help off the field after Arizona safety Budda Baker hit the San Francisco 49ers receiver in the second quarter. Beat reporters said Evans could hardly move before he was carted toward the locker room; his injury was unclear. -
Jevon Holland’s interception preserves Giants’ 12-7 win over Titans
Jevon Holland intercepted Cam Ward in the end zone as Tennessee threatened at the Giants’ 7-yard line, preserving New York’s 12-7 win Sunday. The Giants had 238 yards and no touchdowns, their first such win since 1976; four Dominic Zvada field goals moved them to 2-1. -
Seattle ends 2026 at 76-86 as Rick Rizzs calls his final Mariners broadcast
The Mariners finished 2026 at 76-86 as Rick Rizzs called his final broadcast after 41 seasons. Logan Gilbert reached 200 strikeouts for the second time in his career, then was removed after a fifth-inning leadoff walk despite having a no-hitter. -
Holland’s late interception preserves Giants’ 12-7 win over Titans
The Giants beat the Titans 12-7 as kicker Dominic Zvada scored all of New York’s points and Jevon Holland intercepted Cam Ward in the end zone in the final minute, stopping Tennessee’s drive for a potential winning score. New York’s defense recorded no sacks. -
Trent Williams carted to locker room with stinger, listed questionable
San Francisco left tackle Trent Williams was carted to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers said he was dealing with a stinger and listed him as questionable to return. -
Klopp asks for patience after Germany’s 1-0 loss to Greece
Germany lost 1-0 to Greece on Sunday, leaving Jürgen Klopp’s start as manager with a draw and a defeat. Klopp called the team “not so bad” but “not that good either,” and said critics should criticize him, not his players, while new players develop. -
Aces open playoffs with 102-85 win over Fever behind Wilson’s 38 points
A’ja Wilson had 38 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 on Sunday. The Aces lead the best-of-three series 1-0; a loss in Tuesday’s Game 2 in Indianapolis would end Indiana’s season. -
After 35-6 loss to Jaguars, Drake Maye calls Patriots offense 'unacceptable'
Drake Maye called the New England Patriots’ offensive play “unacceptable” after their 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. He completed 14 of 25 passes for 199 yards and threw two interceptions; afterward, he said he had to take responsibility for his own play. -
Kyle Larson claims Kansas Cup win after leading a record 235 laps
Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, leading a track-record 235 of 267 laps and sweeping both stages. Chase Briscoe took the lead with 30 laps left, but Larson passed him with 11 remaining; Austin Cindric finished second. -
Colorado ends 2026 at 58-104 after 4-2 loss to Chicago
The Colorado Rockies finished 2026 with a 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, ending the season 58-104—the second-worst record in franchise history by losses and winning percentage. The club improved by 15 games over its historically poor 2025 season. -
Stahley’s career-high showing helps Mizzou take SEC opener 3-1
Freshman Lydia Stahley had a career-high performance as Mizzou opened SEC play Sunday with a 3-1 win over Vanderbilt (25-19, 14-25, 25-18, 25-22) at Hearnes Center. Mizzou improved to 8-5 overall and 7-1 at home after a sweep loss to No. 1 Nebraska. -
Vikings rule Justin Jefferson out after opening-drive ankle injury
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after injuring his ankle on the opening drive. He had been listed as questionable to return; how long he will be sidelined is not yet known. -
Braves begin best-of-three Wild Card series against Phillies Tuesday
Atlanta will host Philadelphia in a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series starting Tuesday at Truist Park. Game 1 is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; the No. 3-seeded Braves went 9-4 against the No. 6 Phillies in 2026. -
Bridgeman clinches Presidents Cup as U.S. extends winning streak to 11
The United States rallied from a three-point deficit entering Sunday singles to beat the International team and win its 11th consecutive Presidents Cup. Rookie Jacob Bridgeman clinched the victory by defeating Min Woo Lee on the 18th hole. -
Brock Bowers returns for Raiders against Saints with wide-receiver snaps
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned against New Orleans in Week 3 after missing two games following a meniscus trim. He took multiple snaps at outside receiver and one in the backfield; The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen noted Bowers beat a corner for a first down on third down. -
Wake Forest’s win at Louisville lifts it to No. 3 in ACC rankings
Wake Forest jumped from No. 8 to No. 3 in SB Nation’s Week 4 ACC rankings after beating Louisville 30-27. Stanford climbed to No. 13 with a 34-27 comeback over Georgia Tech, while Clemson rose two spots to No. 8 after beating California.
