Sports news summaries — Page 23
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Everton Women eye fourth straight win against Liverpool at Anfield
Everton visit Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday seeking a fourth straight win after beating Birmingham City in the Subway Players Cup. Zara Kramzar and Yuka Momiki scored; Issy Hobson will miss the derby as she begins injury rehabilitation. Kickoff is 9 a.m. ET. -
Patriots and Jaguars split matchup edges, though Jacksonville is favored at home
At 1-1 entering Week 3, the Patriots and Jaguars each get three edges in SB Nation’s comparison, though Jacksonville is favored at home. New England’s upset chances may hinge on Drake Maye improving and protecting the ball after five pass-game turnovers in two games. -
Bayern linked with Dani Olmo as a possible January contingency
Bayern Munich are linked with a January move for Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo, with Sky Sports reporting the club see him as a contingency option amid interest in Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise. The report does not say Bayern have made an offer. -
Noël Aséko Nkili's November Germany call-up may hinge on knee recovery
A report says Germany manager Jürgen Klopp could call up Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Noël Aséko Nkili in November if the 20-year-old fully recovers from recurring knee problems stemming from a 2024 injury, which have disrupted his form. -
Michigan fans debate penalties and coaching after Iowa's buzzer win
Iowa beat Michigan with a touchdown on its final possession Saturday, prompting Maize n Brew readers to sum up the loss in three words. Many blamed penalties and coaching decisions, while some also praised the Wolverines’ talent and receiving corps. -
Report: Newcastle may prioritize a winger and two defensive roles in January
The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reports Newcastle United may focus January recruitment on one or more of three roles: right winger, younger centre-back and backup left-back. Club insiders indicate midseason spending would probably need to be balanced by one or two exits. -
Seahawks visit Commanders for Washington’s Week 3 home opener
Seattle visits Washington for the Commanders’ Week 3 home opener. The preview describes both teams as dealing with injuries, says Sam Darnold is rusty as he returns, and flags the possibility that Washington could run effectively against the Seahawks. -
UNC faces Notre Dame after Irish rout Purdue 49-10
Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 to win the Shillelagh Trophy for an 11th straight time, while North Carolina is coming off a loss to Clemson. The preview’s writer doubts UNC can keep the Irish below 35 points and expects the Tar Heels to fall to 2-2 after Saturday’s game. -
Min Woo Lee says International team may have celebrated too much Friday
Min Woo Lee said the International team may have celebrated too much Friday after a strong start at the Presidents Cup. The U.S. had the better of Saturday’s eight matches overall, cutting the Internationals’ lead to three points before Sunday. -
Dallas’ run defense faces a test from Henry and Jackson in Rio
Ahead of Week 3 in Rio, the Cowboys’ main challenge is containing Baltimore’s run game: Dallas has allowed 347 rushing yards in its first two games, while Derrick Henry has 212 yards and four touchdowns and Lamar Jackson 74 rushing yards on 11 carries. -
Giants fan confidence drops after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury
New York Giants fan confidence in the team’s direction has fallen from 99% after its Week 1 win over Dallas to just over half, a survey found, following quarterback Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury and a 28-6 loss to the Rams. -
Northwestern men beat Michigan 1-0 shorthanded; women top Oregon by same score
Northwestern’s women beat Oregon 1-0 on Thursday, with goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson making four saves; the men matched the score against Michigan on Friday, holding on for 58 minutes with 10 players after Andrew Johnson was sent off following his second yellow card. -
Week 3 upset watch: Chiefs visit Miami, Eagles head to Chicago, Lions host Jets
Both 2-0, the Chiefs and Eagles face road games at Miami on Sunday and Chicago on Monday night in NFL Week 3; Detroit hosts the Jets Sunday after losing to Buffalo. The preview flags all three contenders as potentially vulnerable to upsets. -
Myles Garrett’s possible Week 9 return could affect Browns’ 2027 pick
Rams star Myles Garrett has a roughly six-week recovery timeline after knee surgery, NFL Network reported, making Week 9 a more realistic return than his Week 6 eligibility from injured reserve. His absence could affect the 2027 draft pick Cleveland receives from Los Angeles. -
Report: Caleb Williams expected out 3–4 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring injury
The Bears ruled out quarterback Caleb Williams for Monday’s Eagles game after he hurt his right hamstring against Minnesota. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing league sources, that the Grade 2 injury is expected to sideline him for three to four weeks. -
Dolphins fan recalls three wins over Kansas City and asks if Miami should draft a quarterback
Ahead of Miami’s Sunday matchup with Kansas City, a Dolphins fan revisits three home wins over the Chiefs: a 17-16 playoff comeback in 1991, a 30-10 victory in 1993 and a 27-17 win in 1994, Dan Marino’s final game against Joe Montana. -
Rams-Broncos Week 3 predictions: Denver for 160 rushing yards, under 30 points
The 1-1 Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos meet Sunday night; a preview predicts Blake Corum will out-carry Kyren Williams, Denver's backs will rush for 160 yards, Terrance Ferguson will get nine targets again, and the teams will score fewer than 30 points. -
Lions outline Week 3 depth chart before hosting the Jets
The Detroit Lions’ Week 3 chart lists Jared Goff and Josh Dobbs at quarterback for Sunday’s home game against the Jets. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field; Ben Bartch is ruled out, while center Seth McLaughlin was signed to the active roster this week. -
Tigers seek a sweep of Pirates in the 2026 regular-season finale
Detroit (81-80) hosts Pittsburgh (76-85) at Comerica Park at 3:10 p.m. ET Sunday in the teams’ final game of the 2026 regular season. The Tigers have won the first two games and will start River Ryan against Jared Jones as they pursue a sweep. -
Miles McBride voices disappointment as Knicks contract talks stall
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride says he is disappointed that talks on a new contract have not produced an agreement. In the final year of his deal, he said he wants to stay in New York and will remain professional while continuing to do his job. -
Myles Garrett’s six-week absence puts Rams’ Browns trade under scrutiny
Myles Garrett is expected to miss six weeks after a knee injury in the Rams’ Week 1 game against the 49ers put him on injured reserve. Los Angeles gave Cleveland Jared Verse and three picks for Garrett: a 2027 first-rounder, a 2028 second-rounder and a 2029 third-rounder. -
Zay Flowers’ Ravens status against Dallas hinges on pregame workout
Ravens receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Sunday’s Week 3 game against Dallas in Brazil after missing Week 2 with a hamstring injury. He had one limited practice this week, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter says Baltimore will work him out pregame to decide if he can play. -
Buffalo’s DJ Moore has Week 3 fantasy edge over Shakir—if active
Buffalo’s DJ Moore is a game-time decision with a shoulder injury, but if active, he’s a better Week 3 fantasy start than Khalil Shakir against the Chargers. Moore’s downfield role gives him more upside; Shakir has seven catches for 88 yards and no touchdowns through two games. -
Rain and 20-mph-plus winds forecast for Giants-Titans Week 3 game
Rain and winds of at least 20 mph are forecast for the Giants-Titans Week 3 game Sunday at MetLife Stadium, with gusts of 36 mph or more. AccuWeather puts rain chances at 59% at kickoff, rising to 88% during the game; the temperature is forecast at 65 degrees. -
Puka Nacua doubtful for Denver as surgery remains possible if he fails to improve
Rams receiver Puka Nacua is doubtful for Sunday's game at Denver with a groin injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter says he may return next week; the Rams see the injury as short-term and don't expect surgery, but haven't ruled it out if he fails to improve.
