Sports news summaries — Page 25
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Cleveland moves to 5-0 after 24-18 victory at Crenshaw
Cleveland High beat host Crenshaw 24-18 Friday to improve to 5-0, with athletic director Greg Venger calling it a statement win for the program. The team next opens West Valley League play against longtime power Birmingham on Friday night at Birmingham. -
UFC reports Raoni Barcelos stable after fifth-round loss of consciousness
Raoni Barcelos was taken to hospital after losing consciousness during a fifth-round clinch with Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. The UFC said he was stable, alert and responsive, with full movement, after a CT scan and assessment; his coach said more tests were underway. -
Cincinnati eyes 3-0 start in Week 3 visit to Pittsburgh
The 2-0 Cincinnati Bengals visit the 1-1 Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 3 AFC North matchup, with Cincinnati pursuing a 3-0 start and Pittsburgh seeking a major early divisional win. Bengals defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, back at practice Sept. 25, is set to play. -
Analyst suggests Lakers target Clippers wing Derrick Jones Jr.
Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report says the Lakers should target Clippers wing Derrick Jones Jr., whose final-year salary is $10.5 million. No deal is reported; the Lakers are one player over the roster limit, and GM Rob Pelinka said trades remain possible before the season. -
Germany-Greece airs on Fox Soccer 2 in U.S.; kickoff is 2:45 p.m. ET
Germany hosts Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 2:45 p.m. ET (8:45 p.m. local) at WWK Arena in Augsburg. The match is part of matchday two. In the U.S., it airs on Fox Soccer 2 and streams on fubo. -
Rain could wash out Orioles’ scheduled 2026 finale at Yankee Stadium
The Orioles are scheduled to finish their 2026 season at Yankee Stadium today, but a poor New York forecast leaves a rainout possible. Start time was moved from 3:05 to 1:05; Baltimore has missed the playoffs for a second straight year. -
Denver hosts 1-1 Rams in Week 3 Sunday Night Football
The Denver Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 Sunday Night Football on Sept. 27, with kickoff set for 6:20 p.m. Mile High time at Empower Field in Denver. Both teams are 1-1 after losing their season openers and winning in Week 2; NBC will televise the game. -
Bills-Chargers: FOX broadcast and streaming options for Sunday
The 2-0 Buffalo Bills host the 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 1 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. PDT). The game is listed on FOX in Buffalo and can be streamed at FOXSports.com or in the FOX Sports app with a TV-provider login. -
Ravens’ keys against Dallas: spread the ball, pressure Prescott and run Henry
After Baltimore’s first loss, SB Nation says the Ravens’ keys against Dallas are to spread the ball beyond Bateman, Andrews and Henry, pressure Dak Prescott, and keep running Henry. The Week 3 matchup will be the NFL’s first in Rio de Janeiro. -
Clemson’s run game and defense lift Tigers to win over Cal
Clemson beat Cal by leaning on its ground game and defense: the Tigers rushed for 270 yards on 42 carries and held Cal to 41 yards in the fourth quarter. Clemson’s offense sustained possessions, but its passing game produced 108 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. -
NBC airs Rams-Broncos Week 3 game Sept. 27 at 8:20 p.m. ET
The Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos meet on Sunday Night Football on Sept. 27 at 8:20 p.m. ET; NBC will air the game, and DIRECTV’s CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages include the channel. Both teams are 1-1 after a Week 1 loss and Week 2 win. -
Chris Sale remembers mentor Don Cooper after coach’s death at 70
Braves pitcher Chris Sale learned before his final regular-season start that Don Cooper, his first MLB pitching coach, had died at 70. Sale called it “tough news” after striking out 10 in a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Cincinnati Reds and credited Cooper’s early guidance. -
Emmanuel Acho faults Fox for interviewing Arch Manning instead of Colin Simmons
After Texas beat Tennessee, Fox Sports interviewed quarterback Arch Manning instead of standout defender Colin Simmons, who recorded five sacks. Emmanuel Acho criticized the choice on X; Manning threw for 201 yards, had no touchdowns and was intercepted once. -
Kentucky could enter top 25 after 45-21 win over South Alabama
Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 on Saturday and could break into the top 25 when new college football rankings are released later Sunday. The Wildcats were No. 27 with 98 votes last week after beating No. 9 Texas A&M; the new rankings had not yet been published. -
Ohio State may not need elite units with Sayin and Smith, SB Nation argues
After Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois, an SB Nation analysis argues the Buckeyes can rely on Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith without a dominant defense or run game. Sayin threw for 367 yards and four TDs; Smith had 12 catches for 217 yards and four scores. -
Golfweek says Trump plans a 15-minute speech before Sunday's Presidents Cup singles
President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's Presidents Cup singles matches at Medinah and, according to Golfweek, plans to give a 15-minute speech beforehand. Many U.S. golf fans criticized the plan on X, with some saying the event should not be about him. -
Jets poll puts fan confidence at 50% after Packers loss
After the Jets’ Week 2 loss to Green Bay, fan confidence fell to 50% in the latest SB Nation Reacts poll, from 82% last week. More than three-quarters of voters said coach Aaron Glenn deserves a lot of blame, and over 95% said he deserves at least some. New York is 1-1. -
The IronPigs’ Allentown ballpark will become Jefferson Park in 2027
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Phillies’ Triple-A club, will rename their Allentown ballpark Jefferson Park for 2027 in a new partnership with Jefferson. LehighValleyLive reports the team has led Minor League Baseball in attendance for four straight seasons. -
Tyasha Harris ruled out for season with broken fibula ahead of Fever playoffs
Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris will miss the team's first-round WNBA playoff series against Las Vegas and the rest of the season with a broken left fibula. Coach Stephanie White called the injury heartbreaking, and Raven Johnson is next up. -
Logano set to lead NASCAR Cup field at Kansas after qualifying rainout
Joey Logano will start on the pole for Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, with Kyle Larson second after rain canceled qualifying and the grid was set by a rule-book metric. The race is scheduled to start at about 2:10 p.m. CT on USA Network.
