Sports news summaries — Page 21
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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West's IR placement leaves 49ers with three healthy defensive tackles
The 49ers placed defensive tackle CJ West on injured reserve; his injury is undisclosed. James Thompson Jr. is also sidelined with a high-ankle sprain, leaving San Francisco with three healthy defensive tackles and likely requiring a practice-squad elevation. -
Fangio says Greenard has a better Week 3 chance, but isn’t ready for a full load
Vic Fangio said Jonathan Greenard has a better chance to play against the Chicago Bears in Week 3 than in the season’s first two games, but the edge rusher is not ready for a full workload after a pectoral injury and limited conditioning. -
Jason Moore’s Ohio State role grows as his production picks up
Ohio State senior defensive tackle Jason Moore has nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and half a sack through three games, exceeding his 2025 tackle total. He led Buckeye defensive tackles with 25 snaps in the 59-3 win over Kent State but is not a starter. -
Harry Kane may consider NFL kicking, with MLS a possible seasonal link
Harry Kane said he would consider NFL kicking more seriously later in his career, depending on his motivation and how the next five or six years go. He suggested MLS could help connect the sports’ seasons, but said he wants to play soccer as long as possible. -
Seattle promotes Rodney Thomas II as Anthony Bradford goes on IR
Seattle placed starting guard Anthony Bradford on injured reserve Wednesday, sidelining him for at least four games; he is ineligible to return before Week 7 against Kansas City on Oct. 25. Safety Rodney Thomas II also moved from the practice squad to the active roster. -
Mahomes says Chiefs’ 220-yard opener drew Colts’ focus to the run
Patrick Mahomes said the Indianapolis Colts focused on stopping Kansas City’s run after the Chiefs rushed for 220 yards against Denver in Week 1, opening play-action opportunities in Week 2. Two of his first three completions came on under-center play-action. -
J.J. Spaun says he'd choose Ryder Cup putt over another major
J.J. Spaun missed Brandt Snedeker’s U.S. Presidents Cup team despite finishing 10th in qualifying; four players below him were selected. After his Ryder Cup debut, Spaun said he would rather make the winning putt for his country than win another major. -
Cubs and Red Sox reportedly plan Friday doubleheader before weekend rain
The Cubs and Red Sox reportedly plan a Friday doubleheader at Fenway Park before rain expected Saturday and Sunday; Wild Card seeds remain unsettled. MLB.com says postponed games would be made up Monday only if their results affect playoff seeding. -
Buckley’s first FSU goal and assist help Seminoles rally to 2-2 tie
Florida State's Shaneil Buckley scored her first goal and recorded her first assist in a 2-2 tie with NC State, helping FSU battle back in its first ACC game of the season. Through seven games, she has played 423 minutes, with nine shots and three on target. -
32 players, double-in rules and £150,000 top prize define 2026 World Grand Prix
The 2026 World Grand Prix runs Sept. 28-Oct. 4, with 32 players in set play: each leg requires a double to start scoring and another to win. First-round ties include Luke Littler vs. Luke Woodhouse and Michael van Gerwen vs. Ryan Joyce; the listed winner’s prize is £150,000. -
Texas A&M’s offense faces LSU’s disruptive front after Kentucky loss
Texas A&M visits LSU this Saturday after a 31-21 home loss to Kentucky, its first defeat of the season; LSU is also coming off a loss. The preview expects the Tigers’ defensive front to disrupt the Aggies and predicts a 38-17 LSU win. -
After Jaxson Dart's injury, retired four-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr answers Giants chatter with a joke
After Jaxson Dart injured his knee, Ian Rapoport reported the quarterback is likely to undergo season-ending surgery. Retired Derek Carr dismissed speculation he could join the New York Giants, joking online that he was busy finding a level 40 crew to join. -
Indiana Fever’s 96-77 win highlights top-seeded Lynx’s defensive slide
The Indiana Fever beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 96-77 Tuesday, highlighting Minnesota’s defensive slide before the playoffs. Since July 1, the Lynx rank 11th defensively, allowing 109.1 points per 100 possessions; in May and June, they ranked first at 97.4. -
Minnesota’s offense could hinge on Darius Taylor’s status at Washington
Minnesota gained just 13 rushing yards against Mississippi State, where running back Darius Taylor left with an injury. He missed last week’s 41-7 win over Akron, and his availability for the Big Ten opener at Washington is uncertain. -
Valdes-Scantling moves from Chargers practice squad to active roster
The Chargers signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling from their practice squad to the active roster, bringing the team to six active wideouts. With Ladd McConkey still healing from a rib injury, Valdes-Scantling could see snaps against the Bills if needed. -
Yoel Romero says he doesn’t try to frighten people ahead of Darren Till fight
Yoel Romero says he does not try to frighten people and that beating his opponent is his aim in the ring, despite Darren Till calling him scary. The 49-year-old spoke ahead of their BKFC 94 bare-knuckle fight in Manchester. -
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.
