Sports news summaries — Page 19
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Jets head to Detroit aiming to rebound from Packers collapse
The New York Jets visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, with kickoff scheduled shortly after 1 p.m. The Jets are looking to rebound after surrendering a fourth-quarter lead in a 20–17 loss to Green Bay; Detroit is 1–1. -
Nightengale urges Pirates to prioritize re-signing Brandon Lowe
USA Today's Bob Nightengale says Pittsburgh should prioritize re-signing free-agent infielder Brandon Lowe to a long-term deal after his 35-homer season. Lowe posted 5.5 bWAR, 96 RBIs and an .824 OPS as the Pirates missed the 2026 postseason. -
UTSA beats Colorado State 59-45 in FBS's highest-scoring regulation game since 2024
UTSA overcame a 14-0 deficit to beat Colorado State 59-45 at the Alamodome Saturday, as the teams' 104 points made it the highest-scoring regulation FBS game since November 2024. They also combined for 1,042 yards and two kickoff-return touchdowns. -
CBS carries Patriots-Jaguars as New England visits Jacksonville in Week 3
The New England Patriots visit the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. CBS will carry the Week 3 game, and Fubo is offering a free-trial stream; regional restrictions may apply. -
P.J. Fleck smears Baranowski's blood on his cheeks after Minnesota's 27-24 win
After Minnesota beat Washington 27-24 Sunday, coach P.J. Fleck wiped blood from linebacker Maverick Baranowski's mouth and smeared it on his cheeks. Baranowski took a cleat to the face on the final play; video of the moment went viral on social media. -
Mets, Nationals set batting orders for Sept. 27 matchup
The Mets and Nationals have announced their Sept. 27 lineups for a game beginning at 1:05 p.m. ET. Sean Manaea starts for New York and DJ Herz for Washington. The game airs on SNY; radio coverage is on Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880 AM, the Audacy app and 92.3 HD2. -
Penta reportedly favored as Money in the Bank tests Bron Breakker's WWE push
Bron Breakker is one of five confirmed entrants in WWE’s Oct. 10, 2026, men’s Money in the Bank match in New Orleans, with one spot still open. Forbes argues another loss could further cloud his singles prospects, as Penta is reportedly WWE’s internal favorite to win. -
73% of Corn Nation poll voters expect Nebraska to reach Indiana unbeaten
An early-week Corn Nation poll found 73% expected Nebraska to win its first two Big Ten games and reach its Oct. 10 home game against defending champion Indiana unbeaten. Nebraska later beat Michigan State 31-13; kickoff time and TV network remained unset. -
Nightengale sees Payton Tolle as key in Red Sox-Yankees wild card
Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle is expected to be key in Boston’s AL wild-card series against the Yankees, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports. Tolle gave up one earned run and struck out 18 in 13 innings over two starts against New York this season. -
Ohio State beats Illinois 42-19 but allows 462 total yards
Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 to open Big Ten play and move to 3-1, but gave up 462 yards, including 199 rushing yards. Julian Sayin threw for 367 yards and four TDs; Jeremiah Smith had 217 yards and four TDs on 12 catches. The Buckeyes visit Iowa next Saturday. -
Akylbek takes TUF 34 final by DQ; Osmanli alleges a fake knockout
Ilimbek Akylbek won The Ultimate Fighter 34 men’s bantamweight final by disqualification after Osmanli hit him with a running knee while he was grounded. The referee stopped the bout 2:19 into round one; Osmanli later accused him of faking being knocked out. -
Miami hosts 2-0 Chiefs for first regular-season home game since December
The 2-0 Kansas City Chiefs visit the 0-2 Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. EST. Miami is playing its first regular-season home game since last December after a two-game West Coast trip. CBS will televise. -
Titans-Giants game airs on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
The Tennessee Titans visit the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on CBS; Fubo is listed for streaming. Tennessee is 0-2, while New York turns to Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury. -
Air Force edges Nevada in double overtime to close Mountain West Week 4
Air Force beat Nevada 36-33 in double overtime to close Mountain West Week 4; the other five games were decided by at least 17 points. UNLV (38-10), Georgia State (35-14), Wyoming (27-10), New Mexico (42-18) and Oregon State (33-7) also won. -
Lions and Jets bring matching 1-1 records into Sunday's game
The Detroit Lions and New York Jets are set to meet at Ford Field at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, with both teams 1-1; FOX will air the game. Detroit is looking to rebound from its loss to Buffalo and will start Chuck Clark and Christian Izien at safety. -
Cowboys-Ravens Week 3: back Prescott and Lamb, fade Dallas' backs and run defense
Before Dallas' Week 3 game against Baltimore in Brazil, the preview recommends buying Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb and selling the Cowboys' running backs and run defense. Dallas averages 67.5 rushing yards per game; Baltimore averages 155. -
SB Nation criticizes Rams’ handling of Myles Garrett’s knee as absence estimate reaches six weeks
SB Nation faults the Rams’ handling of Myles Garrett’s knee as his absence estimate rises to six weeks, up from an earlier four-week report. It argues the team could have scoped his knee in early August rather than wait, though the longer timeline was unclear then. -
Jameis Winston starts as Giants host Titans in Week 3
The 1-1 New York Giants host the 0-2 Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium Sunday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. Jameis Winston starts for New York after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury; heavy rain and strong winds could affect the game. -
Rummenigge says Kane’s signing corrected Bayern’s striker mistake
Former Bayern executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Harry Kane’s arrival the following summer corrected Bayern Munich’s “serious mistake” of going without a No. 9 after Robert Lewandowski left in 2022. He calls Kane one of Bayern’s two or three most important signings. -
Chiefs rule out Simmons and Conner; Miami also names Week 3 inactives
The Chiefs and Dolphins posted their Week 3 inactives for Sunday: Kansas City will miss tackle Josh Simmons (back) and safety Chamarri Conner (knee); Miami will be without wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle), edge rusher Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring) and Wright (stinger, foot).
