Sports news summaries — Page 28
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Chiefs use “Florida!!!,” a Swift song title, for Kelce arrival video
The Kansas City Chiefs posted a video of Travis Kelce arriving in Florida ahead of their game against the Miami Dolphins, captioning it “Florida!!!”—the title of a Taylor Swift song. The apparent nod came after Swift released “Cleveland!”, a song about Kelce. -
Tigst Assefa's 15:30 opening 5K projects a 2:10:45 finish
Tigst Assefa passed the first 5km of the 2026 Berlin Marathon in 15:30, according to the live update, putting her at a rough projected finish of 2:10:45 as she targets the women's world record. Rosemary Wanjiru followed in 15:55 and Pascaline Jelagat in 16:08. -
After leading Oregon past USC, Dylan Raiola embraces Dan Lanning
Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola entered in the second quarter after starter Dante Moore was injured and taken from the game in an ambulance, then completed 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers as No. 20 Oregon beat No. 12 USC 41-27. -
Ariel Helwani reports Raoni Barcelos conscious, CT results pending
Raoni Barcelos was taken to a Las Vegas hospital after his fifth-round TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. Team member Davi Ramos said he was doing fine; Ariel Helwani reported Barcelos was conscious, able to speak and move, with CT results still pending. -
Fever list Clark as probable with back injury for Aces opener
The Indiana Fever listed Caitlin Clark as probable with a back injury and Aliyah Boston as questionable with a right lower-leg issue for their Sept. 27 playoff opener against the Las Vegas Aces. Damiris Dantas (left knee) and Ty Harris (left lower leg) were listed NWT. -
Fran García links Real Madrid exit to expected €60m signing
Fran García said he asked Real Madrid to let him leave before joining Real Betis. He said he understood another €60 million signing would follow Álvaro Carreras, who he said cost €50 million, and that the club would prioritize signings over an academy player. -
Bellingham and Gordon earn 8/10 in England’s 3-2 loss to Spain
England lost 3-2 to Spain in their Nations League opener after leading at half-time. Anthony Gordon equalized and Harry Kane put them ahead, but Kane’s penalty hit the bar before Baena and Oyarzabal completed Spain’s comeback. Jude Bellingham and Gordon both earned 8/10. -
Rummenigge says outlets turned criticism of Olise’s brief interviews into a campaign
Bayern board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge defended Olise’s short interview answers, saying some media had turned the issue into a “campaign.” He said he would rather players focus on the pitch and that, as far as he knew, Olise had no contract requiring lengthy interviews. -
Brennan highlights Arizona's rally from 14-0 down to beat WSU 34-24
Arizona coach Brent Brennan credited his team's response after it fell behind 14-0 in Saturday's 34-24 win at Washington State. He highlighted 93 rushing yards in the fourth quarter and Michael Salgado-Medina's 50-yard field goal after two misses. -
Raoni Barcelos reportedly conscious after UFC Vegas 121 main event
Raoni Barcelos’ condition was unclear after the Sept. 26 UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. The recap cites reports that he was conscious afterward, but says the apparent knockout may have been another medical incident; what happened remained unconfirmed. -
Anonymous scout’s doubts about Ja Morant’s Portland fit draw fan backlash
An anonymous NBA scout told Sports Illustrated that Morant’s knee and fitness, size, shooting and defense could make his Portland pairing with Damian Lillard difficult. Fans disputed the assessment and questioned how much weight an unnamed scout’s views should carry. -
Trump says he’d help MLB address a possible 2027 labor stoppage
Donald Trump said he would be willing to help if Major League Baseball faces a labor stoppage, telling Clay Travis he would “love to help” if he could. MLB’s current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026, before the 2027 season. -
Seven sacks power Minnesota past unbeaten Washington, 27-24
Minnesota beat previously unbeaten Washington 27-24 on the road Sunday morning, improving to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play. Drake Lindsey threw all three of his touchdown passes in the first half, and the Gophers defense recorded seven sacks and two interceptions. -
Minnesota’s 27-24 win leaves Washington’s playoff hopes in doubt
Minnesota beat Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium, a setback for the Huskies’ College Football Playoff hopes. Washington managed 40 rushing yards on 27 carries and allowed seven sacks; quarterback Demond Williams threw two interceptions. -
Oregon beats USC 41-27 as Dante Moore is taken for evaluation
Oregon beat USC 41-27 after USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting a sliding Dante Moore. The Oregon quarterback was left motionless, placed on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance; NBC reported he was taken to LA General Medical Center for evaluation. -
Tottenham players post mixed results in FIFA’s merged three-week window
Tottenham’s internationals have had mixed results so far in the season’s first international break: Sweden beat Romania 2-1, while Rodrigo Bentancur’s Uruguay lost 3-1 to Japan. The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany, and Italy fell 2-0 to Belgium. -
Minnesota’s first road win since 2024 comes in 27-24 upset of Washington
Minnesota beat Washington 27-24 for its first road win since 2024, starting Big Ten play 1-0 as the Huskies rallied from 21-7 down. Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns; the Gophers had seven sacks and held Washington to 40 rushing yards. -
Reports say Premier League found Man City guilty on 114 of 115 charges
Reports say the Premier League found Man City guilty of 114 of 115 financial charges for conduct spanning about a decade. Sanctions remain unannounced; the case is not over. The author argues penalties should deter other clubs and preserve competitive fairness. -
Lamine Yamal posts ‘hate me or love me’ after Spain’s 3-2 win
Lamine Yamal scored in the opening two minutes as Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League, then posted, “Hate me or love me, I don’t care,” on Instagram. The post may have been a response to criticism of his remarks that he thinks he deserves the Ballon d’Or. -
NFL Network reports Tyson Bagent’s father has 28 arm-wrestling world titles
Travis Bagent, nicknamed “The Beast,” is NFL quarterback Tyson Bagent’s father and a still-active arm wrestler. NFL Network has reported that he has 28 world championships over a career spanning more than 20 years; he has competed professionally since 1997. -
Ospreay retains AEW title as Young Bucks capture tag gold at All Out
Will Ospreay retained AEW’s world title against Jon Moxley at All Out on Saturday, while the Young Bucks won the tag titles. Steven Borden’s match was stopped after he hit his head on the mat; a later update said he was awake and responsive at the hospital. -
Raoni Barcelos taken to hospital after UFC Vegas 121 collapse
Raoni Barcelos collapsed and was unresponsive in the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. on Sept. 26, then was taken to a local hospital, where he was reportedly awake and conscious. The cause remains unknown. -
After Spain loss, Tuchel defends Quansah start over Alexander-Arnold, citing pace
After England’s 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain, Thomas Tuchel defended starting Jarell Quansah at right-back over available Trent Alexander-Arnold, citing Quansah’s pace and central-defender instincts in a back three. -
Inoue to defend WBC bantamweight title in Tokyo rematch with Nasukawa
Takuma Inoue is set to defend his WBC bantamweight title against Tenshin Nasukawa in a 12-round rematch at Tokyo’s Toyota Arena; the DAZN stream, which requires a subscription, starts at 4 a.m. ET. Inoue won their first meeting by decision in November 2025.
