Sports news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Missouri's defense falters on big plays and missed tackles in 31-24 loss
Missouri lost 31-24 at Mississippi State, allowing nearly 500 total yards and three explosive plays despite forcing a turnover. The Tigers missed 13 tackles; Fluff Bothwell ran for 122 yards on 25 carries and forced nine missed tackles, per Pro Football Focus. -
Raoni Barcelos says he is doing well after UFC Vegas 121 hospitalization
Raoni Barcelos said Monday he is “doing great” after losing to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 and being hospitalized when he lost consciousness in the fifth round. The UFC said Saturday night that Barcelos was stable, alert and responsive, with full movement. -
SEC says Tennessee’s late onside kick required a five-yard penalty and replay
The SEC said Tennessee’s onside kick against Texas with 1:22 left Saturday was incorrectly officiated: the ball was kicked from behind the 35-yard line and the kicker moved after the ready signal, requiring a five-yard penalty and replay. -
Julian Sayin accounts for five TDs in Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
Julian Sayin completed 27 of 36 passes for 367 yards and four touchdown passes, then added a rushing score as Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 in its Big Ten opener. He threw no interceptions; the Buckeyes converted 8 of 12 third downs and all four red-zone trips. -
Dallas' defense made key plays in Brazil, but Cowboys still lost to Ravens
Dallas lost to Baltimore in Brazil, but this analysis says two defensive fourth-down stops set up touchdowns, and the unit forced a three-and-out with a 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter. It was outplayed overall and let Baltimore reach field-goal range with seven seconds left. -
Cubs’ top-ranked offense could fuel a 2026 World Series run
The Cubs open the 2026 postseason against the Padres tomorrow with MLB’s top-ranked offense—first in runs, slugging and OPS—but one of its weakest pitching staffs. SB Nation argues their bats could carry Chicago to the World Series if the offense performs at its best. -
After Vikings’ Tampa Bay win, writer names five player-of-the-game nominees
Minnesota won at Tampa Bay amid 17 punts, three interceptions and 17 penalties, improving to 3-0. The writer’s player-of-the-game nominees included Eric Wilson (10 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and Jordan Addison (five catches, 90 yards, a 41-yard touchdown). -
Kentucky expects to clear Milan Momcilovic for full practice next week
Kentucky coach Mark Pope said Monday that Milan Momcilovic is expected to be cleared for full practice next week after a shooting-hand finger injury limited him. The Iowa State transfer could be available for the Wildcats’ Oct. 16 exhibition against Little Rock. -
Notre Dame report: Porter out for season, Talich returns
Notre Dame’s latest report for its upcoming game against North Carolina lists WR Quincy Porter out for the season with a knee injury, with surgery scheduled this week; safety Luke Talich returns from a wrist injury, and OL Owen Strebig is questionable with a concussion. -
Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series opens Tuesday with 8 p.m. games
The Yankees host the Red Sox in a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. All games start at 8 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock; Game 2 is Wednesday, Sept. 30, and a deciding Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, if needed. -
J.J. McCarthy's Giants number remains unclear with No. 9 and No. 6 taken
The Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy on Monday, and he is set to start while Jaxson Dart is injured. His jersey number is unsettled: Isaiah Likely wears No. 9, and Dart's No. 6 is unavailable; if Likely keeps No. 9, McCarthy would need a double-digit number. -
Giants to acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota; Jordan Schultz reports New York will send a 2027 fifth-round pick. The move follows starter Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury in Week 2. -
Raoni Barcelos says he’s doing well but remains hospitalized after UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos remains hospitalized and has not been cleared to leave after losing consciousness during a late exchange with Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. He told fans on Instagram that he is “doing great” and thanked them for their support. -
Rams open 2.5-point favorites on FanDuel for Week 4 Eagles visit
FanDuel Sportsbook opened the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup with the 1-2 Los Angeles Rams as 2.5-point road favorites against the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles. The opening line may change, and Los Angeles is coming off a 30-26 loss to Denver. -
Astros claim AL West as pitching concerns follow them into October
After 162 games, the Houston Astros finished as American League West champions and are in the postseason. A SB Nation commentary says another October run is possible, but points to inconsistent starting pitching and a heavily worked bullpen as the team's main concerns. -
Rays’ return to Tropicana Field helps MLB attendance rise for fourth straight year
MLB reported 71,752,722 fans across 2,425 dates in 2026, up 343,301 (0.48%) from 2025 for its fourth consecutive attendance gain. Baseball-Reference says the Rays drew 628,225 more fans after returning to Tropicana Field, helping drive the leaguewide rise. -
Stafford’s Denver loss highlights Rams’ pass-protection problem
Matthew Stafford threw for 390 yards and two TDs but had two fourth-quarter interceptions, including a 66-yard pick-six, in the Rams’ loss to Denver. Next Gen Stats had him at 5-of-18 for 61 yards under pressure and 25-of-35 for 329 yards and two TDs from a clean pocket. -
Four Week 4 college football overreactions span Iowa, Oklahoma, USC and Mississippi State
A Week 4 college football column offers four overreactions: Iowa could contend in the Big Ten after its 20-19 win at Michigan; Oklahoma may need to move on from John Mateer; USC looks unchanged under Lincoln Riley; Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor is must-see. -
White Sox-Astros Wild Card opener airs Tuesday on Peacock and NBCSN
The White Sox and Astros open their Wild Card series in Houston on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. CT, with Game 2 at the same time Wednesday; both air on Peacock and NBCSN. A deciding Game 3, if needed, is set for Thursday, with its start time tied to other series. -
Mekhi Becton joins Green Bay's practice squad
Mekhi Becton has joined the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported Monday. Becton had also reportedly drawn interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers, while no Eagles interest has been reported despite Philadelphia having an open roster spot. -
Betting favorites went 5-1 in college football’s AP Top 25 matchups
Betting favorites went 5-1 in six AP Top 25 matchups; the higher-ranked team won three. Florida, Oregon and Mississippi State beat higher-ranked opponents and rose in the next poll, but one weekend cannot show which approach is better.
