Sports news summaries — Page 19
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Yordan Álvarez reaches rare MLB milestone: 40+ HR, 100+ RBI, 30+ intentional walks before 30
Yordan Álvarez is MLB’s fifth player to post 40-plus homers, 100-plus RBIs and 30-plus intentional walks in a season before age 30, according to Francys Romero. His 41 homers and 102 RBIs have helped the Astros stay tied atop the AL West with five games left. -
Harry Kane says Ballon d’Or win is a goal and names contenders
In a Telegraph interview, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said winning the Ballon d’Or is a goal and called it the biggest individual award. He named Mbappé, Dembélé, Yamal, Rodri and Michael Olise as contenders; the 2026 prize is due on October 26. -
Commanders rank third in no-gain runs, but still allow passing explosives
Through two weeks, Washington's defense has stuffed 29% of runs for no gain, third-best in the NFL, but still allows explosive passes and has forced no turnovers under coordinator Daronte Jones. The film review cites coverage breakdowns against Dallas. -
Cowboys' pass-heavy Week 2 win earns Schottenheimer an A for play-calling
Dallas beat Washington in Week 2 by leaning on Dak Prescott's passing: he threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns, with only five incompletions. Brian Schottenheimer's offense had 31 pass attempts against 18 runs; CeeDee Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards. -
McCarthy says Metcalf's 67-yard start is no cause for concern
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday he is not worried about DK Metcalf's slow start: the receiver has eight catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns through two games, including four catches for 27 yards in Pittsburgh's 20-3 loss to New England. -
Kelce says Chiefs' early wins stem from stronger unity and chemistry
Travis Kelce says stronger unity and chemistry have helped the Kansas City Chiefs open the season with wins over Denver and Indianapolis. He also praised Patrick Mahomes, back after a torn ACL, for getting the ball out on time and helping the offensive line. -
Tottenham Women’s League Cup match against West Ham streams on SpursPLAY
Tottenham Hotspur Women host West Ham at Brisbane Road in the FA Women’s League Cup group stage on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BST); the match is not televised and is available to stream on SpursPLAY. -
Schrager says he and Bill Simmons talk regularly, denies podcast ban
Peter Schrager denied being barred from The Bill Simmons Podcast, saying he and Simmons talk regularly. On Jimmy Traina’s podcast, Schrager said he is limiting media appearances to focus on his ESPN show, “Big Day with Peter Schrager,” and does not want his comments aggregated. -
Keene cancels varsity season and skips 2027 with only 15 healthy players
Keene High School canceled the rest of its varsity football season and will skip 2027, citing only 15 players healthy enough to play. Its coach says the team will try to play the remaining games as an independent program outside the UIL. -
Coen says Jaguars will look to give Travis Hunter more offense
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Jacksonville will look at giving Travis Hunter more offensive snaps this week after the team scored 13 points in its Week 2 loss to Denver. Hunter played six offensive snaps Sunday and has one catch for eight yards this season. -
Howard and Rappleyea questionable, Riker probable for Wisconsin opener
Penn State has three offensive starters with injury concerns ahead of its Big Ten opener against Wisconsin: receiver Koby Howard and tight end Andrew Rappleyea are questionable after being hurt against Buffalo, while center Brock Riker is listed as probable. -
Norvell expects Florida State’s best all-around game against Central Arkansas
Florida State coach Mike Norvell expects his 1-2 team to play its best in all three phases Saturday, seeking a response to its loss at Alabama against Central Arkansas (2-2). Kickoff is 3 p.m. at sold-out Doak Campbell Stadium. -
Daniels and Cross to miss Commanders' home opener against Seattle
Washington QB Jayden Daniels will miss Sunday's home opener against Seattle after dislocating his left elbow. He is seeing a specialist, but coach Dan Quinn had no further medical details; safety Nick Cross is also out after surgery for an internal injury against Dallas. -
Cal Adomitis joins Saints' active roster after Bears sign Scott Daly
The Saints signed long snapper Cal Adomitis to their active roster after the Chicago Bears signed Scott Daly off New Orleans' practice squad. Daly played in Sunday's win over Baltimore after Zach Wood suffered a calf injury last week. -
Wisconsin's estimated 2026 football budget ranks eighth in Big Ten
The Athletic estimates Wisconsin's 2026 football roster budget at $27 million-$31 million, eighth in the Big Ten and 23rd among Power Four teams plus Notre Dame. Nebraska and Penn State rank just above Wisconsin, at sixth and seventh, respectively. -
Orioles could be eliminated in doubleheader against Blue Jays
The Orioles are one loss—or one White Sox win—away from mathematical postseason elimination as they begin a doubleheader against Toronto, and could be out after the opener. Baltimore placed Samuel Basallo on the concussion injured list and activated Heston Kjerstad. -
Stephen Curry will wait for the right time to decide on Warriors extension
Stephen Curry says he will decide when he has the information he needs whether to sign a Warriors extension, and that negotiations won’t affect his play. He remains committed to Golden State and wants a deal that helps keep the team competitive. -
49ers beat Dolphins 35-13 despite first-half defensive struggles
San Francisco beat Miami 35-13 in Week 2, but SB Nation's review questioned the defense: Miami converted five of seven third- or fourth-down tries on three long first-half drives. The 49ers allowed only field goals before halftime and improved after the break. -
SB Nation spotlights Lock, Adams and Lloyd as Week 2 NFC standouts
SB Nation’s Week 2 NFC standouts are Seahawks QB Drew Lock, Rams WR Davante Adams and Panthers LB Devin Lloyd. Lock threw for 422 yards and four TDs in two wins; Adams had 195 yards and two scores, while Lloyd had a sack, two interceptions and a pick-six. -
Palmer, Benson and Masses deliver standout performances in AFC Week 2
Bills receiver Josh Palmer has two deep catches for 77 yards in 2026; undrafted Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson has allowed no sacks in two starts. Raiders rookie Hezekiah Masses intercepted Justin Herbert twice in Las Vegas’ 26-14 Week 2 win over the Chargers. -
Buffalo leads The Big Lead’s ranking of the NFL’s eight 2-0 teams
Eight NFL teams enter Week 3 at 2-0; The Big Lead ranks Buffalo first, ahead of San Francisco, Seattle, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Minnesota and Las Vegas. It praises Buffalo’s offense and says the 49ers are contending with significant injuries. -
Robbie Lawler to face Khamzat Chimaev in catchweight wrestling bout at RAF 14
Robbie Lawler will make his Real American Freestyle debut against former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev in a catchweight wrestling bout at RAF 14 on Oct. 23 at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. It will be Lawler’s first competition since retiring from MMA in 2023. -
Proposed Newcastle XI for Coventry favors Burn, González and Joelinton if fit
Dan Burn, Nico González, Joelinton and William Osula would all feature in a writer’s proposed Newcastle XI for Coventry if fit, with Lewis Miley at right back. The writer says Newcastle’s depleted team looked spent late against Hull and lacked senior cover. -
Aaron Judge to miss Yankees’ Wild Card Series with a soleus strain
Yankees star Aaron Judge will miss next week’s Wild Card Series with a soleus strain, manager Aaron Boone said. Boone called it “moderate grade”—a label the columnist says is not a medical term—and said a PPP injection would keep Judge off his feet for a couple of days. -
Louisville film review details offensive gains and defensive lapses vs. SMU
Louisville started fast against SMU, but a film breakdown highlights both offensive gains and defensive lapses. Kendrick Raphael found room against a light box, while the Cardinals stopped a fourth-down play by quarterback Kevin Jennings. -
Le Moyne brings only three returnees to its Nov. 20 matchup with Missouri
Missouri is scheduled to face Le Moyne on Nov. 20; the preview predicts an easy Tigers win. Le Moyne returns just three players, who logged 35 appearances and 258 minutes combined last season, and is ranked No. 323 in BartTorvik.com’s preseason ratings.
