Sports news summaries — Page 18
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Alyssa Thompson’s first-half goal gives Chelsea 1-0 WSL win over Arsenal
Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Women’s Super League, with Alyssa Thompson scoring in the first half. The post-match account says Arsenal took the attacking initiative, while Chelsea threatened on counters and missed three more chances before half-time. -
Willie Fritz returns to Statesboro as Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28
Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 in Willie Fritz’s first return to Paulson Stadium since 2015. The Cougars scored on each of their first six series, converted eight of nine third downs and got a career-high 120 rushing yards from Re’Shaun Sanford II to move to 3-1. -
Five Devils prospects occupy ranks 21–25 in 2026 Under 25 list
Cam Squires (21st), Ben Kevan (22nd), Chase Cheslock (23rd), Gustav Hillström (24th) and Veeti Louhivaara (25th) occupy the latest five spots in All About the Jersey’s 2026 New Jersey Devils Top 25 Under 25; the author sees all five as plausible future NHL players. -
Yankees, Red Sox open 2026 Wild Card series Sept. 29; Game 3 only if needed
The Yankees host the Red Sox in a best-of-three AL Wild Card series Sept. 29-30 at Yankee Stadium; Games 1 and 2 start at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. A deciding Game 3, if needed, is set for Oct. 1 at 7 or 8 p.m.; fans can stream all games on DIRECTV, fubo and Peacock. -
Rams' Myles Garrett faces a roughly six-week recovery after knee surgery
Rams star Myles Garrett is expected to miss roughly six weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery, two weeks longer than the team's initial estimate. The revised timeline would sideline him against the Raiders and Chargers; NFL Network says he is determined to beat it. -
Josh Allen’s Bills pitch prompts Ndamukong Suh to hint at NFL return
Ndamukong Suh hinted at an NFL return in a TikTok post after Bills quarterback Josh Allen urged him to join Buffalo. Suh, who retired in 2022, attended a recent team practice; the Bills have allowed 62 points in their first two games. -
Four DAZN boxing cards run Oct. 1-3, with Whittaker-Wallace on Saturday
The Oct. 1-3 boxing slate features Carter Efe vs. Speed Darlington in Lagos on Thursday, Omari Jones vs. Alan Sanchez in Orlando on Friday, and Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace in Birmingham on Saturday; all three bouts are listed on DAZN. -
Joao Felix backs Lamine Yamal for 2026 Ballon d’Or after Spain’s World Cup win
Joao Felix backed Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling him “pure football.” Speaking to AS, he acknowledged Mbappé and Kane had great seasons, but said Spain’s World Cup win could help put Yamal closer to the award. -
Michigan must address 32 penalties after last-second loss to Iowa
Michigan’s final-seconds loss to Iowa followed costly penalties and missed chances, ending its bid for a 4-0 start. The Wolverines had 32 penalties in four games, the program’s second-highest total through four games since at least 2000. They visit Minnesota Saturday. -
Blinn trustees back $43 million sports complex for Brenham campus
Blinn College plans a $43 million Brenham sports complex after trustees voted 5-2 on Sept. 15. It will have a fieldhouse and turf fields for football, soccer and softball. Work is due to start in November, with completion targeted for summer 2028. -
Seven NFL teams could begin Week 3 games facing 0-3 starts
Seven NFL teams entered Week 3 at 0-2 and could fall to 0-3 Sunday: the Chargers, Dolphins, Colts, Texans, Titans, Commanders and Buccaneers. The Colts and Texans were scheduled to meet, so one could earn its first win unless the game ended in a tie. -
Three Baltimore Beatdown writers forecast a close Ravens win over Dallas
Three Baltimore Beatdown writers picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Week 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, forecasting scores of 30-27, 27-24 and 23-21. They named Malaki Starks, Carson Vinson and Nnamdi Madubuike as X-factors. -
Bills seek a 3-0 start under Joe Brady against the Chargers
The Buffalo Bills face the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL Week 3 game this afternoon, with a chance to open head coach Joe Brady’s tenure 3-0. DJ Moore and Keon Coleman are active for Buffalo; the Chargers have ruled out six players because of injuries. -
Heat reportedly sign Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal
The Miami Heat signed guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal, Chris Haynes reported, giving the former lottery pick another NBA chance after a couple of years away. Smith must prove himself to earn a full opportunity and will compete with Davion Mitchell. -
Richard Freeman reshapes Elite Motorsports’ NHRA sponsor model
Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman is reshaping the NHRA team’s sponsorship model around access to drivers, crews and corporate hospitality, not just car decals. An alliance with Tony Stewart Racing lets the organizations pool sponsorship, marketing and hospitality assets. -
Georgia makes Oklahoma's miscues count in 41-13 win
Georgia beat Oklahoma 41-13 Saturday, capitalizing on short fields despite mostly even yardage; Chris Cole's scoop-and-score stood out. The writer said the crowd rattled Oklahoma, which had multiple delay-of-game penalties and used two early timeouts. -
Erika explains viral Giants broadcast moment and defends husband Ramses
Erika, shown returning with a baby and takeout in a viral Giants broadcast clip, says husband Ramses had recently lost a close friend and she suggested the game to honor him. She urged critics to remember the couple’s children may someday see posts insulting Ramses. -
Rodríguez and Baz set to start as Yankees close season against Orioles
The Yankees host the Orioles at Yankee Stadium in the final game of the 2026 regular season, with Elmer Rodríguez and Shane Baz set to start. New York said the first pitch will be delayed; no new start time or Yankees lineup had been confirmed. -
Panthers visit Cleveland Sunday for 1 p.m. ET Week 3 game on FOX
The Carolina Panthers visit the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on FOX; Fubo is also listed for live streaming. It is Cleveland's home opener, and both teams are coming off their first wins of the season. -
Camara says Lillard’s first step stands out ahead of Blazers return
Portland teammate Toumani Camara says Damian Lillard’s first step and speed stood out in offseason workouts after surgery on Lillard’s left Achilles in May 2025. Camara praised his defense; Lillard is expected to enter training camp without restrictions. -
Texas keeps its lineup unchanged for season finale against Twins
Texas will use the same lineup as in its previous game for the regular-season finale against Minnesota, with MacKenzie Gore starting against Dean Kremer. The Rangers need a win and an Astros loss to take the West; a win alone would secure a second straight .500 season. -
Orioles face Yankees in finale after first pitch moves to 1:05 p.m.
Baltimore visits the Yankees at 1:05 p.m. in the season finale, moved up from its original 3:05 p.m. start. Shane Baz starts for the Orioles, while Elmer Rodríguez makes his seventh start for New York. A Baltimore win would leave the club with an 80-82 record.
