Sports news summaries — Page 15
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Indiana leads SB Nation’s Big Ten rankings after Week 3
SB Nation’s Week 3 Big Ten rankings put Indiana first, ahead of USC and Ohio State, after little movement as most teams wrapped nonconference play. The league went 1-2 in its notable games: Northwestern beat Colorado, while Maryland and Michigan State lost. -
Cody White’s 11-yard TD catch seals Raiders’ 26-14 win over Chargers
The Raiders beat the Chargers 26-14 for their first win at SoFi Stadium, with Cody White’s 11-yard touchdown catch sealing the road victory. On third-and-five, Klint Kubiak used a familiar run formation to set up a play-action corner route. -
Dallas heads to Brazil for a Week 3 test against Jackson, Henry and Baltimore
On Sunday in Rio, Dallas faces Baltimore's Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry: Jackson has 559 passing yards, two TDs and 74 rushing yards; Henry has 212 rushing yards and four TDs through two games. Zay Flowers' return from a hamstring injury remained uncertain Monday. -
Analysis gives Boise State an early CFP edge over North Dakota State
As of Sept. 23, Boise State is the Group of Six's early College Football Playoff favorite, the article says, citing a close road loss to No. 2 Oregon and a 38-20 win over Memphis; North Dakota State needs an unbeaten Mountain West run to build its case. -
Germany will wear its final Adidas kit against the Netherlands
Germany has unveiled its final Adidas kit before Nike takes over as shirt manufacturer in 2027: a black shirt with gold pinstripes, paired with black shorts and socks. Germany will wear it against the Netherlands on Thursday; sales begin November 3. -
Chargers face NFL-leading Bills offense, led by Josh Allen
The Chargers head to Buffalo to face Josh Allen, who has nine touchdowns (five passing, four rushing), as the Bills average an NFL-best 38.5 points. Los Angeles scores 14 points per game, while Buffalo allows 31 points per game and ranks 28th in scoring defense. -
Thirty-two darts players qualify for the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester
Thirty-two players have qualified for the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester: 16 earned seeds by ranking in the Main Order of Merit’s top 16 at the cutoff, while 16 others qualified through the Pro Tour Order of Merit’s top 16. -
Sophie Cunningham jokes she should be called Patrick Mahomes after Fever win
After Indiana beat Minnesota 96-77 on Tuesday, the Fever posted video of Sophie Cunningham launching a ball into the arena’s second deck. On Wednesday, she joked, “Call me Patrick Mahomes from here on out.” She scored 11 points and reached 2,000 career WNBA points. -
Linn Grant sees WTGL’s mic’d-up format as a chance to show her personality
Linn Grant is eager to show her personality in WTGL, where players are mic’d up, as the women’s league prepares to launch Nov. 8. She is expected to represent New York Golf Club against Los Angeles Golf Club in the ESPN-televised opener. -
Sewell and Turner resume practice as Bears open PUP return windows
Chicago opened 21-day return windows for PUP-listed linebacker Noah Sewell (Achilles) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (knee), who returned to practice. They can be activated during their windows; otherwise, they’ll go on season-ending injured reserve. -
Graziano says a poor Chargers season could prompt questions about Herbert's ceiling
Herbert has 401 passing yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Chargers' 0-2 start. ESPN's Dan Graziano says if the Chargers don't turn things around, it may be worth discussing after the season whether Herbert will ever be the high-level QB his talent suggests. -
Mizzou tennis builds team-first culture ahead of Robin Goodman’s debut
Under new coach Robin Goodman, Mizzou tennis is emphasizing team drills, energy and competing for every point as it rebuilds around its lone returning player. Four Tigers will open the fall schedule Sept. 25 at the Husker Invitational in Lincoln. -
Trump expected at Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas game in Knoxville
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, sports reporters Clay Travis and Austin Price said. Price reported that the Secret Service has been preparing in town. Kickoff is set for noon ET on ABC. -
Forbes preview picks Packers money line, questions five-point spread
For Thursday’s Atlanta–Green Bay game, a Forbes betting preview favors the Packers on the money line (-265) but says it does not trust them to cover the five-point spread. The writer predicts a 24-20 Green Bay win and attributes the odds to Caesars Sportsbook. -
Bills WR DJ Moore practices in non-contact jersey, status uncertain for Week 3
Bills receiver DJ Moore, diagnosed with a sprained AC joint after a Week 2 shoulder injury, practiced Wednesday in a red non-contact jersey. Coach Joe Brady said Moore has a chance to play Sunday against the Chargers, but his status remains uncertain. -
AI clip falsely attributes viral “53 crab legs” quote to Jameis Winston
A viral AI-generated clip falsely attributes to Jameis Winston a claim that 53 crab legs make a man an “unstoppable force”; parody account Football Crave posted it. Winston is actually set to start for the Giants Sunday, as Jaxson Dart is out for the season. -
Donna Kelce wears Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey as Fever beat Lynx 96-77
Donna Kelce sat courtside in Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Indiana Fever jersey, and Clark hugged her before tipoff Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 in their final regular-season home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. -
Volkov’s ‘inspiring’ praise for Hokit’s title shot was a sarcastic jab
Alexander Volkov says he is willing to wait while Josh Hokit challenges heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on Nov. 14, but his description of the matchup as “inspiring” was sarcasm aimed at Hokit. Volkov first faces Rizvan Kuniev on Oct. 24. -
Seahawks bring Uso Seumalo back to practice squad three weeks after release
Seattle re-signed defensive tackle Uso Seumalo to its practice squad three weeks after releasing him, his agency said. The Seahawks also added wide receiver Malick Meiga, 3 Down Nation reported, ahead of their Week 3 game against Washington. -
Ben Johnson could call Bears plays without a No. 1 pick at QB for the first time
Caleb Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Week 3 against Philadelphia; backup Tyson Bagent has a concussion. If Williams sits, Ben Johnson could use Bagent, if cleared, or Case Keenum—his first time calling plays with a non-No. 1 pick starting at QB. -
Allen and Purdy earn Week 2 AFC and NFC offensive player awards
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week award after totaling 317 yards and five touchdowns against Detroit; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned the NFC award with 317 yards and three touchdowns against Miami. -
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. -
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.
