Sports news summaries — Page 24
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Four scoreless innings mark Blake Snell’s final Dodgers tune-up
Blake Snell pitched four shutout innings with three strikeouts and no walks in the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Giants Saturday, his first start since exiting against Cincinnati on Sept. 16. Ohtani has played four games since returning from the injured list. -
Missouri’s loss puts Johnny Knoxville’s Pat McAfee album bet to the test
Johnny Knoxville said on College GameDay he would listen to Pat McAfee’s album on repeat until Halloween if Missouri lost. Missouri did lose, meeting the bet’s condition, but it remains unclear whether Knoxville will follow through. -
Philadelphia opens 2-0 despite ranking 30th in two first-down stats
Philadelphia is 2-0, but its offense has struggled on first down: through two games, it ranked 30th in the NFL in both EPA per play (-0.208) and success rate (26%), with just two of 48 first-down plays producing a first down or touchdown. -
Pacers’ 2027-28 salary commitments approach $200 million after Oubre deal
The Pacers signed Kelly Oubre to a fully guaranteed two-year, $16.5 million deal but have more than $190 million committed to seven players in 2027-28. T.J. McConnell’s partial guarantee brings the total close to $200 million, versus a reported $176 million cap projection. -
Seahawks lead The Big Lead’s NFL rankings heading into Week 3
The Big Lead’s updated NFL power rankings put the Seattle Seahawks at No. 1 entering Sunday’s Week 3 games, ahead of Buffalo and Philadelphia. The San Francisco 49ers are sixth, while Miami sits last at No. 32 after another double-digit loss, according to the list. -
Jets preview picks Breece Hall for its pregame ball against the Lions
The Jets preview names running back Breece Hall its pregame pick against Detroit, citing a depleted passing game and a possible reliance on the run. The Lions have allowed 294 rushing yards at 4.8 yards per carry through their first two games of 2026. -
David Ortiz backs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after contract backlash
Red Sox legend David Ortiz defended Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after backlash over his comments on his 14-year, $500 million extension, saying Guerrero had misspoken, a mediocre season can happen to anyone and Ortiz is still betting on him. -
Brock Bowers expected to suit up for Raiders' Week 3 game vs. Saints
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to play against the Saints in Week 3, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported, barring a surprise. Bowers remains questionable with a knee injury after missing Las Vegas’ first two games following a meniscus trim. -
Chiefs beat Dolphins 9-3 in Madden NFL 27 Week 3 simulation
In a Week 3 Madden NFL 27 simulation, Kansas City beat Miami 9-3. Harrison Butker made all three Chiefs field goals, including a 56-yarder; Patrick Mahomes completed 22 of 25 passes for 182 yards, while Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis threw for 77. -
Vogt leads Guardians to third straight AL Central title
The Cleveland Guardians won a third straight AL Central title, returning to the postseason. The essay credits manager Stephen Vogt’s leadership and José Ramírez’s role as a team leader; a broken hamate bone contributed to Ramírez’s worst offensive season as a full-time player. -
Before Patriots-Jaguars, Gus Logue says Trevor Lawrence has his swagger back
Before Sunday's Patriots-Jaguars game, Big Cat Country's Gus Logue says Trevor Lawrence has regained his swagger since Liam Coen streamlined Jacksonville's offense after last season's Week 10 loss in Houston and urged him to “let it rip.” -
Bayern face Gladbach in women’s DFB-Pokal after a 2-2 draw with Manchester City
Bayern Munich face Borussia Mönchengladbach in the women’s DFB-Pokal at 9 a.m. EDT, with U.S. coverage on DAZN. Cup holders Bayern come off a 2-2 Champions League draw with Manchester City; midfielder Sarah Zadrazil said their aim is to return to Cologne. -
Falcons analysis names tackle, safety and cornerback as 2027 draft needs
After Atlanta's 35-14 win over Green Bay, a postgame analysis identifies offensive tackle, safety and cornerback as three needs for the Falcons' 2027 draft, with LSU's Jordan Seaton, Penn State's Marcus Neal Jr. and Notre Dame's DJ McKinney as potential fits. -
Tomas Aranda linked to Liverpool amid talk of a January move
Liverpool are linked with Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda, with a January move rumored and a fee reported at around 9 million; the currency is unspecified and no deal is confirmed. The 19-year-old has one senior appearance for Argentina. -
Blake Treinen’s shoulder injury ends his season before the Dodgers’ playoffs
Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen will miss the playoffs after injuring his shoulder while warming up in the bullpen Saturday, beat writer Bill Plunkett reported. Manager Dave Roberts said Treinen’s season was over, but the injury’s severity was not yet known. -
Doctor warns Maracana grass could pose risk in Cowboys-Ravens game
Sports medicine doctor Jesse Morse warned that the dry, rough, patchy grass at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil could pose an injury risk during the Dallas Cowboys-Baltimore Ravens game. The NFL has not said whether it will move or postpone the matchup. -
Guardians clinch second straight AL Central title as AL West race reaches finale
Cleveland clinched a second straight AL Central title by beating Kansas City 11-5; Colorado's 9-3 win over Chicago ended the White Sox's division hopes. Houston and Texas also won, sending the AL West race to the final day; Houston holds the tiebreak edge. -
Chamblee lauds Ogilvy’s Echavarria pick against Scheffler at Presidents Cup
Brandel Chamblee called Geoff Ogilvy’s decision to send Nico Echavarria against Scottie Scheffler in the Presidents Cup singles a brilliant strategy. The International Team led by three points after Saturday and, Chamblee said, needed five of Sunday’s 12 points. -
Seiya Suzuki echoes Ian Happ’s ‘Savor’ before Cubs’ final regular-season home game
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki said “Savor” ahead of Chicago’s final regular-season home game, echoing Ian Happ’s message as the longtime Cub also nears free agency. Suzuki’s five-year, $85 million contract is nearing its end. -
Four player-prop picks spotlighted for Week 3 Rams-Broncos game
An NFL Week 3 betting preview for Sunday night’s Rams-Broncos game recommends four player props: Matthew Stafford under 243.5 passing yards, Blake Corum over 46.5 rushing yards, Jaylen Waddle over 57.5 receiving yards and Terrance Ferguson over 3.5 catches. -
Pepperdine’s new arena could host SoCal high school basketball and volleyball finals
Pepperdine’s 3,600-seat Mountain at Mullin Park arena is due for completion in early December, ahead of the Waves’ Dec. 5 opener. A Trinity League-Mission League challenge is set for Dec. 22; the venue could host regional high school basketball and volleyball championships. -
Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card series opens Tuesday on NBC and Peacock
The No. 5 Boston Red Sox will face the No. 4 New York Yankees in a best-of-three 2026 AL Wild Card series in New York, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. NBC will televise each game and Peacock will stream them; start times have not been announced. -
Pelinka says Doncic leaves Lakers roster calls to him, coaching to Redick
Lakers executive Rob Pelinka says Luka Doncic wants him to make roster decisions and coach JJ Redick to handle coaching, rather than acting as general manager or coach himself. Doncic has given Pelinka a list of players he would like to play with. -
Fernandez clinches Singapore Open with 7-5, 6-0 win over Gibson
Leylah Fernandez beat Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 to win the 2026 Singapore Open, her first title of the season and sixth of her career. It was her second WTA 500 title; her run also included a win over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.
