Sports news summaries — Page 27

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HITC2026-09-27

Dave Portnoy says Michigan's 20-19 loss won't make him hate Iowa
Dave Portnoy said Iowa would not make him hate the Hawkeyes after Michigan’s first defeat of the season, a 20-19 loss decided by a final-drive touchdown. He criticized Michigan’s mistakes and said he was glad the loss came against Iowa.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Royals’ dropped points at Wycombe put away defending in focus
After the Royals dropped points at Wycombe Wanderers’ Adams Park, the writer says passive away defending and a lack of ruthlessness remain concerns. They point to a recurring failure to deal with crosses and mark opponents at the back post, also seen against Cambridge United.
HITC2026-09-27

Snedeker says Scheffler took being left out of Saturday’s Presidents Cup lineup in stride
Brandt Snedeker said Scottie Scheffler took being left out of Saturday’s Presidents Cup lineup in stride. TV staff informed Scheffler before Snedeker could speak to him; Snedeker wanted him rested and treated ahead of Sunday’s singles against Nico Echavarria.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Tah says reaction to Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool form is “a bit extreme”
Germany defender Jonathan Tah defended Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz amid criticism in British sports media, calling the reaction “a bit extreme.” Tah said Wirtz is not playing badly and that a decisive pass or goal is sometimes just missing.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Ings’ 90th-minute equalizer denies Reading a win at Wycombe
Reading drew 2-2 at Wycombe on Saturday after Danny Ings equalized in the 90th minute, cancelling Jacob Brown’s late goal. Manager Leam Richardson said the result “feels like a defeat,” saying his side must cut out lapses after twice taking the lead.
HITC2026-09-27

DJ Moore reportedly covers fellow diners after fan pays his bill
ABC News’ Buffalo affiliate reports that after an anonymous diner paid DJ Moore’s bill at ZJ’s Family Restaurant in Hamburg, the Bills receiver covered meals for all patrons, including those awaiting tables, and left the remaining cash for staff tips.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Chris Marshall's 195 yards power Arkansas past unbeaten Tulsa, 34-6
Chris Marshall caught nine passes for 195 yards and a touchdown as Arkansas beat previously unbeaten Tulsa 34-6 Saturday, ending the Golden Hurricane’s 3-0 start. Ryan Silverfield earned his first FBS win as Arkansas head coach after consecutive losses to ranked teams.
Forbes2026-09-27

NIL and revenue sharing widen college basketball’s roster-building gap
Revenue sharing and NIL give wealthy college basketball programs a roster-building edge, while the transfer portal makes it harder for mid-majors to retain players. Each participating school’s initial revenue-sharing cap is about $20.5 million a year.
HITC2026-09-27

Tomlin urges fans to keep watching Josh Allen, citing Peyton Manning
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told Chris Simms to “keep watching” Josh Allen, comparing the Bills quarterback’s Super Bowl criticism to Peyton Manning’s early career. Allen has yet to reach a Super Bowl, and fans were divided over the comparison.
HITC2026-09-27

Pelinka's account of Doncic's 'do your jobs' message fuels LeBron debate
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says Luka Doncic told him and coach JJ Redick to “do your jobs,” saying he did not want to be the GM or coach. Some fans took the remarks as a swipe at LeBron James, while others rejected that reading.
HITC2026-09-27

Colin Simmons apologizes after a restroom-miming celebration draws a flag
Colin Simmons was flagged for miming restroom use after sacking Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon in Texas’ win, giving the Longhorns an unnecessary penalty. He apologized after the game, saying the heat of the moment did not excuse his celebration.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

NFL keeps Ravens-Cowboys game at Maracanã amid soccer players’ pitch concerns
The NFL has kept Sunday’s Ravens-Cowboys game at Rio’s Maracanã despite Flamengo players’ complaints about the worsening pitch. NFLPA president JC Tretter said the field needed better traction and stability, and the union will keep assessing it through kickoff.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

Broncos-Rams Week 3 game airs on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET
The Broncos meet the Rams at Empower Field in Denver in Week 3’s “Sunday Night Football” game on Sunday, Sept. 27, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET. NBC will televise it, with streams on DIRECTV, Peacock and fubo.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Arizona's offense and coaching earn Bs after 34-24 win over Washington State
Arizona rallied from 14 points down to beat Washington State 34-24, finishing nonconference play 3-0. SB Nation gave the offense and coaching B grades and the defense and special teams B-minus grades; Noah Fifita threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.
EssentiallySports2026-09-27

Florida projected fifth after Ole Miss rout; LSU forecast to fall to 11th
Florida is projected to rise to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after beating No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28, while LSU is forecast to fall to 11th despite a 35-6 win over Texas A&M; the article says Florida’s victory weakens the value of Ole Miss’s earlier win over LSU.
The Cricket News2026-09-27

South Africa's Pink Day ODI raises funds for breast cancer care
At South Africa’s annual Pink Day ODI in Johannesburg, the Proteas wear pink to raise breast cancer awareness and funds. Proceeds benefit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital’s Breast Care Unit; the event is estimated to have raised about 10 million rand.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

Dream host Mystics in playoff opener, streaming exclusively on Prime
The Atlanta Dream host the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA first-round series on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena. The game has no TV broadcast and will stream exclusively on Prime.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

India listed at 80% win probability before West Indies ODI opener
The match page listed India’s win probability at 80% and West Indies’ at 20% ahead of Sunday’s first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. The toss was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Greenfield International Stadium.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

South Africa hold a 9-4 Pink ODI record before Australia clash
South Africa have won nine and lost four of their 13 Pink ODIs since 2013. They face Australia in Sunday’s second ODI after winning the opener, wearing pink to raise breast cancer awareness and support care in Johannesburg.
HITC2026-09-27

Keyshawn Johnson says Ohtani tops LeBron in international stardom
Former Super Bowl champion Keyshawn Johnson said Shohei Ohtani was a bigger international star than LeBron James, citing Ohtani’s Dodgers success. The article notes the NBA’s wider global reach and says available figures cannot establish which player is more popular worldwide.
HITC2026-09-27

Cam Skattebo’s shoulder bump draws concern after livestream
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo showed a prominent bump on his shoulder during a livestream, saying he can scratch his chin with it. Fans raised concerns about a possible injury and its effect on his career.
HITC2026-09-27

Enes Kanter calls for Cheryl Reeve to step down over transgender-athlete stance
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom called for Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve to step down after she said supporting transgender athletes was one of her biggest achievements of 2026. He also challenged Reeve to draft him in the 2027 WNBA Draft.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Jacobo Ramón prioritizes Como minutes over a Real Madrid return, report says
Como defender Jacobo Ramón is not considering a Real Madrid return for now, AS reports, because he wants regular playing time. Madrid retained 50% of his rights and could exercise an option to bring him back; he joined Como from Madrid for €2.5 million in summer 2025.
Pro Football Network2026-09-27

Texas beats Tennessee 20-17 after disputed onside-kick recovery
Texas beat Tennessee 20-17 at Neyland Stadium after officials picked up an initial flag and awarded the Vols the recovered onside kick. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay argued the kick was illegal because Jackson Ross did not kick from the 35-yard line.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

Lynx and Liberty open their WNBA playoff series Sunday on ABC
Minnesota hosts New York in Game 1 of their WNBA first-round series Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis. ABC will televise the game; fubo, DirecTV and the ESPN app are listed as streaming options.
SB Nation2026-09-27

Jets sign Jamaal Pritchett to 53-man roster amid receiver injuries
The New York Jets signed Jamaal Pritchett from their practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday after injuries depleted their receiving corps. He could get a chance to be the primary punt returner Sunday in Detroit, but that role is uncertain.
The Cricket News2026-09-27

Kohli returns with three Tendulkar records in reach for West Indies ODIs
Virat Kohli is 59 runs short of 15,000 ODI runs, two centuries away from Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 42 international hundreds at home, and 110 runs from passing Tendulkar’s 6,976 ODI runs at home. Kohli could reach the marks in India’s West Indies series.
HEAVY2026-09-27

Lanning says Dante Moore could move after late hit in Oregon-USC game
After Oregon’s 41-27 win over USC, coach Dan Lanning said Dante Moore was moving and indications were that he was in recovery, but he would not speculate pending more information. Moore was taken to a hospital after a USC defender hit him as he slid.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

Aces and Fever open playoff series Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on ABC
The Las Vegas Aces host the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their WNBA first-round playoff series Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena. ABC will televise the game; streaming options include fubo, DirecTV and the ESPN app.
The Sporting News2026-09-27

Pericles and Kandace Lindsey to sing anthems at Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio
Brazilian singer Pericles will perform Brazil’s national anthem, and U.S. artist Kandace Lindsey will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Sunday’s Ravens-Cowboys game at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium, the NFL’s first game in the city.