Sports news summaries — Page 13
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Baltimore’s 4-2 win over Toronto ends Blue Jays’ playoff bid
Baltimore beat Toronto 4-2 in Wednesday’s doubleheader opener, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason contention. Pete Alonso’s 41st home run of the season gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead, and the victory kept Baltimore alive for at least a few more hours. -
Charlotte Knights rebound to 81-68 but miss International League playoffs
The Charlotte Knights went 81-68 and tied for second in the International League East, but missed the playoffs by five games in the first half and 5½ in the second half. Their record improved from 65-85 in 2025, while their run differential swung from -100 to +126. -
No. 1 Texas heads to No. 14 Tennessee for first campus meeting
No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee, both 3-0, meet Saturday at 11 a.m. Central on ABC in the teams’ first-ever campus matchup and Texas’ SEC opener. The Longhorns face a major road test against Tennessee’s rushing attack and freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. -
Yankees weigh Wild Card roster as Ryan McMahon’s place remains uncertain
The Yankees clinched the first AL wild-card spot and home field for next Tuesday’s best-of-three series as Tampa Bay won the AL East. Ryan McMahon could miss the roster if New York carries 13 pitchers, but a platoon with Jose Caballero is likelier. -
Astros’ possible postseason return divides a writer and his parish deacon
The Houston Astros could return to the postseason after a one-year absence, and the writer says reaching it would be remarkable given the team’s injuries and uneven results. Deacon Glenn, the writer’s parish deacon, says that would not be good enough. -
Four Steelers miss practice; Rapoport says Dowdle is day to day
Rico Dowdle (toe), Jamel Dean (ankle), Jalen Ramsey (rest) and Cole Holcomb (personal) did not practice Wednesday, per Pittsburgh’s Week 3 report. Dowdle’s injury is not considered serious, and he is day to day, according to Ian Rapoport. -
Pat McAfee paused ESPN show over post that appeared to reference Charlie Kirk’s killing
Pat McAfee paused his ESPN show in Los Angeles on Monday after reading a social media post that appeared to reference Charlie Kirk’s 2025 killing. He later shared a screenshot of the deleted post on X, without indicating any physical threat beyond it. -
Bears prepare to turn to Case Keenum against Eagles amid QB injuries
The Bears are preparing to start third-string quarterback Case Keenum against the Eagles in Week 3’s Monday night game, NFL Network reported. Caleb Williams is not expected to play after a Week 2 hamstring injury, while backup Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. -
Brian Burns likely to miss time after ankle sprain, Schefter says
Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season, while Brian Burns is likely to miss time after a low ankle sprain Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Burns missed Wednesday’s walk-through; Andrew Thomas and Malik Nabers participated ahead of Sunday’s Titans game. -
NC State QB CJ Bailey takes responsibility for fumble that gave Vanderbilt a late win
NC State quarterback CJ Bailey said Wednesday he was trying to run out the clock and took responsibility for his fumble on an intentional-safety play against Vanderbilt. The Commodores recovered in the end zone for the winning touchdown with one second left in a 35-31 loss. -
Don Cooper, White Sox pitching coach during 2005 title, dies at 70
Don Cooper, former Yankees pitcher and longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach, has died at 70, the White Sox announced Wednesday. He spent nearly two decades in the role and was on staff for Chicago’s 2005 World Series championship, sealed by an 11-1 postseason run. -
Mets reportedly move toward adding Derek Falvey in significant front-office role
The Mets are moving toward adding Derek Falvey, The Athletic reports; the former Twins president of baseball operations is expected to have a significant role in team decisions, but has not been officially hired and his title is unknown. -
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.
