Sports news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Lynx secure WNBA’s top seed as No. 2 and No. 5 remain undecided
The Minnesota Lynx clinched the WNBA’s No. 1 seed Tuesday despite losing to Indiana, after the Golden State Valkyries fell to the Portland Fire. The No. 1 seed gets home court throughout the playoffs; Thursday’s games decide the No. 2 and No. 5 seeds. -
Norvell says repeated mistakes could cost Florida State players snaps
Florida State coach Mike Norvell said players who keep repeating execution mistakes could lose playing time after the Seminoles fell to 1-2 with a 50-36 loss to Alabama, surrendering a 21-6 lead. He also said the coaching staff shares responsibility. -
Stephanie White calls Fever's first half 'textbook' after 96-77 win
Indiana beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday, bouncing back from Sunday's blowout loss to Washington. Coach Stephanie White told the Fever she was proud and called their first half “textbook”; Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points. -
Javier's season ends with groin strain; Matthews placed on 10-day IL
Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has a Grade 2 right groin strain and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Brice Matthews is on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation; his earliest possible return is the AL Division Series if Houston advances. -
Real Madrid watches Lennart Karl as Bayern considers a new deal
Real Madrid is watching Bayern Munich’s 18-year-old Lennart Karl as Bayern considers extending his contract, according to Sport Bild’s Christian Falk. Karl is signed through 2029; Falk said there is no concrete development with Real yet. -
ESPN's Tim McManus calls Eagles' two-game takeaway drought a 'mirage'
The Eagles have recorded zero takeaways through two games of the 2026 season, but ESPN’s Tim McManus called the start a “mirage,” citing Philadelphia’s sixth-place ranking in opponent turnovers (47) over the past two seasons under coordinator Vic Fangio. -
Arizona's four-run first holds up as Rockies fall 5-3 despite Adams' rebound
Arizona beat Colorado 5-3 after scoring four runs in the first inning. Rockies starter Mason Adams recovered to pitch six innings, allowing four unearned runs on five hits and striking out eight; Ezequiel Tovar homered in the eighth. -
Four Panthers defenders sit out first practice before Browns matchup
Four Panthers defenders—Devin Lloyd (calf), Jaelan Phillips (back), Nick Scott (ribs) and Claudin Cherelus (shoulder)—missed the first practice ahead of their Week 3 game against Cleveland. Jalen Coker was limited by an ankle injury. -
Terrell Owens says Commanders’ staff failed Jayden Daniels after elbow injury
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow just before halftime of Washington’s 37-20 loss to Dallas. Former NFL receiver Terrell Owens said the Commanders’ training staff “failed him,” while noting he did not know what offseason rehabilitation Daniels had completed. -
Lakers projected for 45-37, sixth in West after LeBron’s departure
ESPN projects the Los Angeles Lakers to finish 45-37 and sixth in the West, down from 53 wins last season. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said LeBron James’ departure leaves Luka Doncic the challenge of leading a heavily reshaped team to a top-six finish. -
Brandon Aubrey tops the 2026 Week 3 fantasy kicker rankings
The Sporting News ranks Brandon Aubrey first in its 2026 Week 3 fantasy kicker list, ahead of Ka’imi Fairbairn and Evan McPherson. It names Trey Smack a sleeper against Atlanta and Cameron Dicker a sit candidate after he scored four fantasy points in two games. -
Seahawks lead 2026 Week 3 fantasy football D/ST rankings
The Seahawks rank first among fantasy D/ST options for Week 3 of the 2026 season, ahead of Kansas City and Minnesota. The Sporting News picks Carolina, facing Cleveland, as its sleeper after a 22-point fantasy performance, and labels Pittsburgh a bust against Cincinnati. -
Jadeveon Clowney misses Texans practice with a knee bone bruise
Jadeveon Clowney missed the Houston Texans' Wednesday practice with a knee bone bruise, KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson reported. After sitting out Week 2 against Cincinnati, he could miss a second straight game; two practices remain this week for him to show progress. -
Macdonald apologizes after saying Payton planned to accuse Seattle of cheating in 2024
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said he apologized to Broncos coach Sean Payton after leaked remarks in which he said Payton planned to accuse Seattle of cheating in 2024. Macdonald said Seattle used about 100 fan-posted Broncos camp plays to scout Denver. -
Trey McBride tops Week 3 fantasy tight end rankings
The Sporting News ranks Trey McBride first among fantasy tight ends for Week 3 of the 2026 season, followed by Dalton Kincaid and Brock Bowers. It names Kyle Pitts and Oronde Gadsden II as sleepers, and flags Hunter Henry and Mark Andrews as bust candidates. -
Reports say Will Levis has joined the Jets’ practice squad
Former Titans quarterback Will Levis has signed with the New York Jets’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. The Jets are releasing Bailey Zappe from the squad in a corresponding move, The Athletic reported; Tennessee released Levis on Aug. 30. -
Broncos list Dobbins limited with hip injury amid conflicting reports
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins left the Week 2 game against Jacksonville with what coach Sean Payton called a hamstring injury. Reporter Mike Klis later said it was leg cramps; Denver's first Week 3 practice report listed Dobbins limited with a hip injury. -
Ceddanne Rafaela’s third-inning exit puts Jarren Duran in center
Jarren Duran took over in center after Ceddanne Rafaela exited Boston’s game against Cleveland in the third inning Wednesday. Manager Chad Tracy said Rafaela felt leg cramping after returning from a 17-game quad-injury absence; the postseason starts in six days. -
Chris Sale says he planned to retire before his 2024 Braves comeback
Chris Sale said he planned to retire after 2023, tired of injuries and poor performance. Instead, he revived his career in Atlanta, won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award and reached 200 strikeouts this season; he is eager for his first postseason with the Braves. -
Gibbs heads The Sporting News’ Week 3 fantasy running back rankings
Jahmyr Gibbs leads The Sporting News’ 2026 Week 3 fantasy running back rankings, ahead of Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor. Jonah Coleman’s upside depends on his ankle and Denver’s injured backs; Tank Bigsby’s depends on Saquon Barkley’s stinger. -
Ronaldo says he can ‘dodge the bullet’ amid TV criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo said some TV channels had “tried to kill” him over their criticism, adding that he could “dodge the bullet.” Ahead of Portugal’s Nations League match with Wales, he said he would keep playing for the team while he believes he can contribute. -
Ten Hokies listed as questionable; Emmett Laws out vs. Boston College
Virginia Tech’s Wednesday report lists 10 players as questionable and Emmett Laws out for Saturday at Boston College. Coach James Franklin said receiver Ayden Greene could be a game-time decision after leaving last week’s game; Justin Terry missed Wednesday’s practice. -
Meyer and Ingram criticize Michigan fans’ celebration after disputed 13-12 win
Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram criticized Michigan fans for storming the field after a 13-12 win over Western Michigan. The NCAA confirmed replay protocol was not followed; the MAC said using the correct clock would have left Western Michigan with a 12-7 win, but the result stands. -
Astros move Jose Altuve to leadoff as Jeremy Peña sits with wrist injury
Houston moved Jose Altuve from fifth to leadoff for Wednesday’s game against the Mariners, filling Jeremy Peña’s usual spot as the infielder, day-to-day with a wrist injury, remained on the bench. Altuve also starts at second base after two hits Tuesday. -
AEW contract talks have not begun for former tag champions Bowens and Caster
Former AEW tag champions Anthony Bowens and Max Caster are reported to be nearing free agency. Fightful Select says no renewal talks have taken place, and AEW has not said whether it will offer new deals; Dave Meltzer reported WWE interest in Bowens if he becomes a free agent.
