Sports news summaries — Page 23
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Alabama writer predicts decisive win over South Carolina after close games
Before Saturday’s home game against South Carolina, Alabama writer Hunter De Siver predicts the Crimson Tide will start fast and win decisively; Alabama has beaten the Gamecocks by a combined nine points in their past two meetings. -
Dart's 2026 season reportedly over as NFL injury list grows for Week 3
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is reportedly set for knee surgery, and his 2026 season is reportedly over. Bears QB Caleb Williams is week-to-week with a hamstring injury; Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has a dislocated elbow and no return timeline. -
Jahmyr Gibbs leads Hayden Winks’ Week 3 fantasy RB rankings
Hayden Winks puts Jahmyr Gibbs first among running backs in his Week 3 fantasy rankings, projecting 124.5 total yards. Kenneth Walker is second at 112.5 yards and Bijan Robinson third at 123.5; Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry complete the top five. -
Braves give Ronald Acuña Jr. a rest day; report says he should return tomorrow
Ronald Acuña Jr. sat Wednesday against Cincinnati after bruising his left shin Tuesday. He was reportedly walking without a limp and told the Braves he was ready to play, but they rested him; MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported he should return tomorrow. -
Dolphins’ Chop Robinson practices fully ahead of Chiefs matchup
Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson practiced fully Wednesday while recovering from a concussion and nearing clearance from the protocol, ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City. He was not in a red no-contact jersey; Miami has no sacks through two games. -
Packers used a five-rusher overload blitz against Jets at least five times in Week 2
Green Bay used a five-rusher overload blitz at least five times against the Jets in Week 2. One play ended in an incompletion; several others produced minimal gains. The pressure helped contain New York as the Packers took a late lead and won. -
Boxing’s top fighters fight less amid shrinking TV dates and rising pay demands
Nine months into 2026, only Jai Opetaia among Uncrowned’s 10 highest-ranked pound-for-pound boxers had fought more than once. Matchmakers and trainers cited fewer TV dates and opponents, high pay expectations and fighters’ desire to protect unbeaten records. -
Tough defenses and Brown’s absence frame Maye’s four early picks
Drake Maye threw four interceptions in New England’s first two games. The Sporting News says the total is not yet cause for alarm: the Patriots faced Seattle and Pittsburgh’s top defenses and were without injured receiver A.J. Brown, who will miss at least three more weeks. -
Rodri says Real Madrid’s pursuit made his Barcelona decision harder
Rodri said Real Madrid showed interest from the start of the summer window and made offers aimed at signing him, but he moved to Barcelona. He said Madrid’s efforts made the decision harder; he has since played a part in Barcelona’s eight straight wins. -
Manon Rhéaume’s 1992 NHL preseason appearance remains unmatched 34 years later
Manon Rhéaume remains the only woman to appear in an NHL game, 34 years after her 1992 Tampa Bay Lightning preseason appearance. The 20-year-old goalie stopped seven of nine shots and became the first woman to sign a professional contract with an NHL team. -
Steelers could turn to Iheanachor and Hoffman amid line struggles
The Pittsburgh Steelers may change their offensive line for Week 3: rookie Max Iheanachor could start at tackle, and Brock Hoffman could replace right guard Spencer Anderson. The team ranks bottom five in rushing yards and points per game. -
Grand Canyon’s Havocs top mid-major traditions poll with 45% of vote
Grand Canyon’s Havocs were named the best mid-major tradition in a poll last week, winning 45% of the vote. The Big 5 finished second with 31%, Taylor University’s Silent Night had 17%, and LIU’s Fins Up and Ramp Ball at The Pit each received 3%. -
Cowboys and Ravens’ first reports note seven practice absences
Four Cowboys—Cobie Durant, P.J. Locke, Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown—missed practice; Overshown is progressing but currently unlikely to play Sunday. Baltimore had Zay Flowers sidelined, while Ronnie Stanley and Trey Hendrickson also missed practice. -
Jones, Hutchins and Woodson sit out Patriots practice before Jaguars game
Patriots linebackers Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder) and Quintayvious Hutchins (knee), along with safety Craig Woodson (shoulder), did not practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville. No Jaguars were listed as nonparticipants. -
Real Madrid create more with fewer passes in opening eight matches
Real Madrid have won six of eight matches in August and September, averaging 2.35 non-penalty expected goals (npxG) per 90, up from 1.60 last season despite fewer passes. Their 2–1 derby loss to Atlético saw them record a season-low 0.38 npxG. -
Bednar wants Blackwood to start for Avalanche, if he plays well
At Colorado’s training camp, coach Jared Bednar said his goal is for MacKenzie Blackwood to become the Avalanche’s starter if he plays well, while stressing flexibility. Blackwood is back after offseason surgery kept him out at the start of last season. -
Travis Etienne limited at Saints practice with hamstring injury
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne was limited at Wednesday practice with a hamstring injury, his first appearance on the team's injury report this season. The Saints plan to issue two more reports, Thursday and Friday, as his Week 3 availability remains uncertain. -
Packers head to Falcons game with two linemen out and Reed’s season in doubt
Green Bay enters Thursday’s Week 3 game against Atlanta without right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele for the season and guard Aaron Banks for the game; receiver Jayden Reed’s neck injury could also end his season. The Packers are 1-1, while the Falcons are 0-2. -
Baltimore’s 4-2 win over Toronto ends Blue Jays’ playoff bid
Baltimore beat Toronto 4-2 in Wednesday’s doubleheader opener, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason contention. Pete Alonso’s 41st home run of the season gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead, and the victory kept Baltimore alive for at least a few more hours. -
Charlotte Knights rebound to 81-68 but miss International League playoffs
The Charlotte Knights went 81-68 and tied for second in the International League East, but missed the playoffs by five games in the first half and 5½ in the second half. Their record improved from 65-85 in 2025, while their run differential swung from -100 to +126. -
No. 1 Texas heads to No. 14 Tennessee for first campus meeting
No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee, both 3-0, meet Saturday at 11 a.m. Central on ABC in the teams’ first-ever campus matchup and Texas’ SEC opener. The Longhorns face a major road test against Tennessee’s rushing attack and freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. -
Yankees weigh Wild Card roster as Ryan McMahon’s place remains uncertain
The Yankees clinched the first AL wild-card spot and home field for next Tuesday’s best-of-three series as Tampa Bay won the AL East. Ryan McMahon could miss the roster if New York carries 13 pitchers, but a platoon with Jose Caballero is likelier. -
Astros’ possible postseason return divides a writer and his parish deacon
The Houston Astros could return to the postseason after a one-year absence, and the writer says reaching it would be remarkable given the team’s injuries and uneven results. Deacon Glenn, the writer’s parish deacon, says that would not be good enough. -
Four Steelers miss practice; Rapoport says Dowdle is day to day
Rico Dowdle (toe), Jamel Dean (ankle), Jalen Ramsey (rest) and Cole Holcomb (personal) did not practice Wednesday, per Pittsburgh’s Week 3 report. Dowdle’s injury is not considered serious, and he is day to day, according to Ian Rapoport.
