Sports news summaries — Page 2
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After Ohtani's return, Dodgers weigh rule that could put Josue De Paula on playoff roster
The Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday and sent top prospect Josue De Paula to Triple-A. De Paula can be recalled in 10 days, around the playoff opener, but normal rules bar him from the postseason roster; an injured-list exception could make him eligible. -
Padres beat Dodgers 5-1 as Ohtani returns from injured list
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with a walk after returning from the 15-day injured list, but the Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Padres and missed a chance to clinch a first-round bye. He struck out in the fourth with two outs and the bases loaded after a review overturned a ball call. -
Louis Saha says Man United erred by passing on Harry Kane in 2023
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says the club made a major mistake by not signing Harry Kane in 2023, calling the £100 million Bayern Munich paid for him a bargain and arguing Kane could have helped United win more trophies. -
Arizona’s 5-3 win over Colorado leaves postseason hopes alive
Arizona beat Colorado 5-3 in Denver, scoring four runs in the first and adding Tim Tawa’s solo homer. The win kept the Diamondbacks’ postseason hopes alive, but San Diego’s victory over the Dodgers left Arizona’s elimination number at two. -
Insider says Pistons may consider a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade
With the season approaching and no deal agreed, Detroit has raised its offers to Jalen Duren, who wants a contract near the maximum. NBA insider Brett Siegel says the Pistons may consider a sign-and-trade; the Kings are reportedly interested. -
Reijnders says City role and Al Qadsiah offer shaped his departure
Tijjani Reijnders says he left Manchester City after expecting Enzo Maresca to use him as an attacking midfielder again; he wanted a midfield role instead. He joined Saudi club Al Qadsiah and said its financial offer could secure his family’s future. -
Flagrant foul on Angel Reese will cost Sabrina Ionescu $500
Sabrina Ionescu will be fined $500 and receive one disciplinary point for a flagrant 1 foul after elbowing Angel Reese in the face. Reese left the Liberty-Dream finale but was cleared to play; Atlanta coach Karl Smesko said the team held her out for the second half. -
Padres’ 5-1 win ends Dodgers’ 11-game home streak as Machado drives in three
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs as San Diego beat Los Angeles 5-1 Wednesday, snapping the Dodgers’ 11-game home winning streak. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up four runs, two earned, in six innings; LA scored once. -
Gordon urges England to use their strengths instead of copying Spain
Anthony Gordon says England should build on their own strengths rather than imitate Spain’s possession-based style, arguing that controlling games is not in the team’s “DNA.” He made the case before England face world champions Spain on Saturday. -
Bayern Munich reportedly among contenders for Forest’s Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest is reportedly expecting offers for captain Morgan Gibbs-White next summer, with talkSPORT naming Bayern Munich among the leading contenders. Manchester United have also pursued him as a possible long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes. -
After Arlington return, Marcus Semien says he misses Rangers’ 2023 title team
Marcus Semien returned to Arlington with the Mets Tuesday, his first visit since Texas traded him, and said he misses the Rangers’ 2023 championship team. He said bringing the franchise its first World Series title meant a lot; Texas honored him with a tribute video. -
Giants may discuss Jimmy Garoppolo after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending absence
A hit by Rams players Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart sidelined Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for the 2026 season. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo expects the Giants to discuss free agent Jimmy Garoppolo for veteran depth; Los Angeles had wanted him back. -
Sunderland tie Enzo Le Fée to a new deal through 2031
Enzo Le Fée has signed a new five-year Sunderland deal through 2031. A ranking of his Sunderland highlights names his September 16 penalty against AZ Alkmaar its top pick; the article says it brought the club its first European goal and win in over 50 years. -
Barcelona hope Frenkie de Jong can resume full training next month
Frenkie de Jong has not played for Barcelona this season because of a knee injury, but is now working with the ball. Marca and Sport say the club hopes he can resume full training next month. He will be reassessed after the international break, with a return date still unann. -
Rays, Brewers clinch first-round byes in Sept. 23 MLB update
Through Sept. 23, the Rays (96-62) lead the AL and the Brewers (99-59) the NL; both have clinched first-round byes. Yankees, Red Sox and White Sox hold AL wild-card spots, while the Padres lead the NL race and the Cubs and Phillies are tied one game back. -
Sunderland writers praise attacking shift amid mixed 2026-27 start
Five Sunderland writers see a promising but uneven 2026-27 start: over five league games, the side have created chances and attacked more freely, but lost to Ipswich and played a 5-3 match at Manchester City. They also began the Europa League with a win. -
Former Dodgers writer floats Josue De Paula for first base after Freeman’s deal
Former Dodgers writer Blake Harris proposed moving top prospect Josue De Paula to first base in 2028, after Freddie Freeman’s contract ends in 2027. Freeman has said he may retire at 40 and recently cited missing his youngest daughter as a reason to leave earlier. -
Ionescu’s Flagrant 1 call draws criticism after Atlanta’s 83-65 win
Atlanta beat New York 83-65 on Wednesday, while a foul call late in the first half drew criticism: after Sabrina Ionescu’s arm hit Angel Reese in the face, officials reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 1. Reese made both free throws. -
Texas-Tennessee headlines college football’s Week 4 TV schedule
The Week 4 college football schedule runs Sept. 24–26. No. 1 Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee at noon ET Saturday; No. 4 Ole Miss visits No. 21 Florida at 3:30 p.m., and No. 10 LSU meets No. 23 Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. All three games air on ABC. -
Standig picks Wylie at right guard if Cosmi sits, but lineup is uncertain
Ben Standig’s right-guard pick for Washington if Sam Cosmi sits against Seattle is Wylie, though Standig said he does not know whether the team will go that route. He first said his projected offensive-line plan meant Lucas Patrick would start, then amended his view. -
Angel Reese's pregame shirt honors Teresa Weatherspoon before Atlanta's win
Angel Reese paid tribute to former Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon before Atlanta faced the New York Liberty, wearing a vintage-style T-shirt featuring Weatherspoon. After the Dream's victory, they shared a courtside hug.
