Sports news summaries — Page 28
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Five-hit Blue Jays fall 4-2 to Orioles in the second game of a doubleheader
The Orioles beat the Blue Jays 4-2 in the second game of a doubleheader. Davis Schneider homered in the ninth, and CJ Van Eyk allowed four earned runs in five innings in his first MLB start. Toronto had five hits and struck out nine. -
Bears leave Week 3 quarterback call open amid Williams and Bagent injuries
The Bears have not ruled out Caleb Williams or Tyson Bagent for Monday’s game against the Eagles. Bagent must progress through concussion protocol, while the team monitors Williams’ hamstring; if neither is cleared, veteran Case Keenum would start. -
Purdue staff debate Kevin Kane’s responsibility for defensive struggles
A Purdue staff roundtable debated its struggling defense, with contributors blaming coordinator Kevin Kane or the scheme and some also citing players’ missed tackles and penalties. Purdue has allowed 36 points per game through three games. -
Penix’s Thursday start puts Falcons’ four-quarterback mix to the test
Michael Penix is set to start Thursday, but an SB Nation analysis questions how Atlanta’s quarterback group fits its offense. Penix is returning from a season-ending injury, and the piece says the Falcons’ small receivers may not suit his deep-passing strength. -
Fantasy analysts split on Cam Skattebo's Week 3 outlook
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts offered mixed Week 3 projections for Giants RB Cam Skattebo against Tennessee: one was less bullish after Jaxson Dart's absence and four backs sharing work last week, while another expects Skattebo to remain central to the offense. -
Athletics chase 63rd win against Angels to avoid 100-loss season
The Athletics host the Angels in Sacramento seeking win No. 63, which would guarantee they avoid a 100-loss season and make a fourth-place AL West finish all but certain. Jeffrey Springs, likely making his final start for the A's, faces Angels rookie Walbert Urena. -
Padres’ 39-12 surge brings a third straight playoff berth within reach
San Diego is close to clinching a third straight playoff berth after a 39-12 run since July 17. The Padres are tied with the Cubs atop the Wild Card standings, but Chicago won the season series; San Diego must finish one game ahead to host the three-game round. -
England-Sri Lanka ODIs air on Sony Sports, stream on SonyLIV in India
India viewers can watch the three England-Sri Lanka ODIs on Sony Sports Network and stream them on SonyLIV. England won the September 22 opener by 89 runs; the second ODI is on September 24 at 5 p.m. IST, and the final is scheduled for September 27 at 3 p.m. -
Dodgers’ 2026 roster tracker records moves through Sept. 23
The Dodgers’ 2026 transaction tracker covers spring training through Sept. 23. Its latest entries show Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal activated from the injured and bereavement lists, respectively; Josue De Paula and Kyle Hurt were optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. -
Ohtani activated as five Dodgers remain on the injured list
By Sept. 23, Shohei Ohtani had been activated from the injured list, while five Dodgers remained on it: Dalton Rushing, Edgardo Henríquez, Jake Cousins, Gavin Stone and Ben Casparius. The tracker also records paternity and bereavement absences. -
At Medinah, Presidents Cup tee choices offer a lesson for amateur golfers
Medinah teaching pro Eva Rogers says the 2026 Presidents Cup’s tee-shot choices can help amateurs plan around their actual carry distance, typical shot pattern and hazards they cannot safely challenge. A shorter club may be wiser than risking a bunker. -
Louisville lists Watts doubtful and Holloway questionable for Wake Forest
Louisville’s initial report for its noon game with Wake Forest lists starters Antonio Watts as doubtful and Tayon Holloway as questionable. Other Louisville contributors are probable, while Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez is also questionable. -
Texas defensive line steps up after Simmons misses second half vs. UTSA
Texas’ defensive line held UTSA to a field goal on a short-field drive in the Longhorns’ 30-6 win, stepping up after edge rusher Colin Simmons missed the second half. Lance Jackson, Ian Geffrard and Hero Kanu pressured quarterback Owen McCown on the possession. -
Mike Golic Sr. takes Notre Dame radio role, returns to ESPN with son
Mike Golic Sr. is a Notre Dame football color commentator this season and has returned to ESPN Radio with son Mike Golic Jr. In an interview, he discussed the Irish’s 3–0 start, praising their defensive depth and saying the offensive line needs time to gel. -
Michigan reports six out, Beigel doubtful and four questionable for Iowa
Michigan’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Iowa lists six players out, offensive lineman Manuel Beigel doubtful and four questionable: Dom Nichols, Zeke Berry, Andrew Sprague and Logan Forbes. Jordan Marshall is not listed. -
Nick Suriano to make Real American Freestyle debut alongside three other N.J. wrestlers
Four New Jersey wrestlers are on the Oct. 23 Real American Freestyle 14 card in Las Vegas: Nick Suriano meets Dylan Ragusin, Jordan Burroughs faces Mikey Caliendo, Sebastian Rivera faces Vito Arujau, and Mekhi Lewis meets Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov. -
Bears' Edwards and Bush could lose snaps if struggles persist
Chicago Bears linebackers T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush have struggled against the run through two games, the article says. They have 15 tackles combined; rookie safety Dillon Thieneman leads the team with 17. Minnesota rushed for 119 yards against Chicago last week. -
Dolphins fans invited to forecast Week 3 game against Chiefs
SB Nation is asking Miami Dolphins fans to forecast Sunday's Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, including offensive and defensive stat leaders and key players' performances. The author says a quick turnaround may be unlikely after Miami's loss to San Francisco. -
George Pickens says his overall game is strong despite modest start
After two games, George Pickens has nine catches for 68 yards and no touchdowns, but said Wednesday he feels his overall play is “great.” Dak Prescott said defenses’ focus on Pickens gave CeeDee Lamb one-on-one chances; Lamb has 197 yards and three touchdowns. -
Matthew Mayich remains in a coma as ASU coach declines workout questions
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers repeatedly declined Wednesday to answer questions about the Aug. 20 workout during which sophomore Matthew Mayich collapsed. Mayich remains in a coma at a neurological institute after being transferred from a local hospital. -
Mauricio Ruffy accepts blame for UFC 331 loss, says he expected to stop Tsarukyan in Round 2
Mauricio Ruffy says he relaxed defensively in the final seconds of Round 1, when Arman Tsarukyan knocked him out with an elbow at UFC 331 on Sept. 19. Ruffy took responsibility for the loss and said he had expected to finish Tsarukyan in Round 2. -
Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to reduce attempted-murder charge to aggravated assault, lawyer says
Antonio Brown's lawyer says a Florida plea deal reduces his attempted second-degree murder charge to aggravated assault, with three years' probation that could end after 18 months. Prosecutors have not confirmed the deal; a hearing is set for Sept. 30. -
Rockies host Arizona after fourth straight 100-loss season
Colorado hosts Arizona at 6:40 p.m. MT Wednesday after reaching 100 losses for a fourth straight season. Rookie Mason Adams is set for his sixth start against Merrill Kelly; the Diamondbacks trail the Cubs, Phillies and Padres by four games in the Wild Card race. -
Rams top FanDuel’s Super Bowl LXI odds as Week 3 approaches
The Los Angeles Rams have the shortest FanDuel odds to win Super Bowl LXI at +650 entering NFL Week 3. Buffalo follows at +800, Seattle at +900 and Baltimore at +950; San Francisco is +1000, Kansas City +1300, while Miami has the longest odds at +100000. -
Klapisch says Aaron Judge’s rushed return may have contributed to calf strain
Aaron Judge strained his right calf less than a week after returning from a 100-day absence and will miss the Yankees’ best-of-three wild-card series against Boston, columnist Bob Klapisch writes. Klapisch says the rushed return may have contributed to his calf strain; Tampa Bay. -
Before Germany’s Nations League test, Klopp jokes he knows more Dutch players than Xavi
Jürgen Klopp joked that he personally knows more Dutch players than Netherlands coach Xavi ahead of Germany’s Nations League match in Amsterdam. It is Klopp’s first game in charge of Germany since taking over from Julian Nagelsmann in late July. -
Washington lists 14 players limited or absent before Seahawks opener
Washington’s Wednesday report lists 14 players as limited or absent ahead of Sunday’s home opener against Seattle. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (dislocated left elbow) and safety Nick Cross are ruled out; Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo also did not practice. -
Schauffele welcomes Trump’s expected visit to the Presidents Cup at Medinah
Xander Schauffele welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected Presidents Cup appearance at Medinah this weekend, calling it “awesome” that Trump loves golf and supports the U.S. team. He said sport can bring people together across political differences.
