Sports news summaries — Page 30
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Nick Chubb to retire as a Brown after one-day deal with Cleveland
Nick Chubb will sign a one-day contract with Cleveland and retire as a Brown, the team announced Thursday. The 30-year-old spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Browns and will be honored at their Week 3 home opener against Carolina. -
Joey Porter Jr.'s return for Steelers-Bengals game remains uncertain
Joey Porter Jr. has yet to play this season because of a back injury and is uncertain for the Steelers-Bengals game this weekend. Thursday, he said he did everything and it went smoothly; he expects to play eventually but made no commitment to this game. -
Trump’s planned Texas-Tennessee appearance could disrupt sideline headsets
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says Trump’s planned Saturday attendance at the No. 1 Texas–No. 14 Tennessee game could briefly cut coach-to-player headsets as he enters, leaves or moves around Neyland Stadium. Fans are urged to arrive early for enhanced security screening. -
Kittle mocks NFL fine with photo of Kyle Juszczyk in a hot tub
After the NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for miming a beer chug during a celebration, teammate George Kittle posted a photo of him drinking Bud Light in a hot tub before practice. Juszczyk has appealed and told ESPN's Adam Schefter he does not drink beer. -
Giants claim Camilo Doval as season player total nears MLB record
The San Francisco Giants claimed former reliever Camilo Doval from the Pirates, bringing him back to the club. They have used 70 players this season, one below the MLB record of 71; Blade Tidwell was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room. -
Giants bring Camilo Doval back after Pirates designate him for assignment
The Giants brought right-hander Camilo Doval back to their active roster after the Pirates designated him for assignment, moving Blake Tidwell to the 60-day injured list to open a spot. Doval had a 3.79 ERA in 20 Pittsburgh appearances but walked nearly 16% of batters faced. -
Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1 on an unearned eighth-inning run
Alec Burleson’s first-inning solo homer was St. Louis’ only run in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh. With the game tied in the eighth, a walk, wild pitch and poor throw put a runner on third before a sacrifice fly brought home Pittsburgh’s unearned winning run. -
Clint Frazier attends Scranton RailRiders’ final game under that name
Clint Frazier returned to Scranton for the RailRiders’ final game under that name before next season’s rebrand, signing autographs and throwing the ceremonial first pitch. He said the change surprised and disappointed him, but remains a RailRider at heart. -
Illinois’ Collin Dixon and Katin Houser test Ohio State’s secondary
Ohio State’s corners face Illinois receiver Collin Dixon on Saturday; he leads the nation with seven touchdown catches in three games. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser’s 74.1% completion rate could make it harder to bracket Dixon on every snap. -
Rivals offers high school evaluations for $399.99, with no ranking guarantee
High school athletes can pay Rivals $399.99, currently discounted from $499, for scouting reports, film evaluation and a positional breakdown that may lead to an in-house ranking. Payment does not guarantee a rating, ranking, star designation or specific evaluation outcome. -
Falcons name Michael Penix Week 3 starter against Packers
The 0-2 Atlanta Falcons named Michael Penix Jr. their Week 3 starter against Green Bay after he missed the first two games following a third ACL tear and reconstructive surgery. Though medically cleared, he said he had yet to meet the team’s benchmarks for full-speed contact. -
Vlad says failed at-bats bring his contract to mind
Vlad said he thinks about his contract after every failed at-bat and knows fans pay to see him succeed; he also said he is disappointed in his season and the team's. The post notes it is the Jays' final regular-season off-day before their series with the Reds. -
Wan'Dale Robinson's slow start raises questions about Titans' $70M deal
In two games with Tennessee, Wan'Dale Robinson has six catches on seven targets for 47 yards and a 67% snap share. Bleacher Report's Alex Kay says his slow start and apparent lack of rapport with Cam Ward could make the Titans regret their $70 million offseason signing. -
Luis Castillo placed on 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement
Chicago placed right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement before its game in Kansas City. He would be ineligible for the Wild Card Series and ALDS, but could return for the ALCS or World Series if the White Sox advance. -
Lynch invokes Walsh-era depth to explain Mac Jones’ value as 49ers backup
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch praised a quarterback room with Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and Kurtis Rourke, citing Joe Montana, Steve Young and Steve Bono as a model for depth. He declined to say whether other teams had called about Jones. -
Sarkisian says Texas faces headset cuts if Trump attends Tennessee game
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says the team is preparing for communication outages if President Donald Trump attends Saturday’s Tennessee game; coaches’ headsets and coach-to-player links are cut without warning when he enters, leaves or moves within Neyland Stadium. -
Giants plan to add veteran QB after Dart injury; Mac Jones trade remains uncertain
The Giants plan to add a veteran quarterback after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, with Jameis Winston filling in for now. A trade for 49ers backup Mac Jones remains uncertain; GM John Lynch stressed the value of quarterback depth. -
Misiorowski remains No. 1 in MLB.com’s pitcher rankings with one start left
MLB.com kept Jacob Misiorowski atop its starting-pitcher rankings for a seventh straight edition, ahead of Cam Schlittler, Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He is 15-5 with a 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts in 169.1 innings, with one regular-season start left. -
Packers fantasy picks: start Watson and Golden, sit Lloyd in Week 3
For Week 3 fantasy lineups, the recommendation is to start Packers receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden and sit running back MarShawn Lloyd. Watson has 188 yards and three touchdowns; Golden has 153 yards on 10 catches through two games. -
Saints' Tyler Shough leads NFL in passing yards and completions before Raiders game
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough leads the NFL with 662 passing yards and 62 completions through two games before Sunday's visit to Las Vegas. Canal Street Chronicles' Nic Jennings praised his deep passing and resilience but said New Orleans' slow starts remain a concern. -
Cai Bates’ Week 2 ACL tear will keep him out all season
Wisconsin cornerback Cai Bates said on Instagram that he tore his ACL in Week 2 and will miss the rest of the season. He was listed as out on the Badgers’ first availability report against Penn State; true freshman Donovan Dunmore may move into the No. 2 spot. -
Windhorst sees Bronny James as Lakers' likeliest roster holdover
As the Lakers decide which 15 players to keep, Brian Windhorst says Bronny James has a better chance of staying than Jaden Hardy or Dalton Knecht because he is younger and cheaper. He says the team could trade one of the three rather than cut a player. -
McDaniels wants Patriots offense to improve without a drastic reset
With New England’s offense off to a slow start after two games, coordinator Josh McDaniels said Thursday the Patriots should focus on steady improvement rather than a drastic change. Drake Maye has thrown four interceptions and taken six sacks. -
Alvin Kamara's role adds to concerns over Travis Etienne's $48M Saints deal
Travis Etienne Jr. has 71 rushing yards on 17 carries and 38 receiving yards in two games after joining New Orleans on a $48 million deal. He shares work with Alvin Kamara; a Bleacher Report analyst says the Saints may regret the signing, but two weeks are too early to judge. -
Fowler sees Browns closer to a playoff spot than a top-five 2027 pick
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Thursday he sees the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff spot than a top-five pick in the 2027 draft after their Week 2 win. He expects them to be better than last year but said they are probably still a middle-of-the-pack team. -
Rasmussen leads Rays’ projected ALDS rotation; Sulser and Matz favored for relief
The Rays are projected to open the ALDS with Drew Rasmussen, followed by Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez, while Griffin Jax and Ian Seymour could share game four. The writer expects veterans Cole Sulser and Steven Matz to take the final two bullpen spots. -
The Athletic ranks Boston College eighth among college football’s most average programs
The Athletic ranked Boston College eighth on its “Middling 10” of college football’s most average programs. The ranking cited BC’s 231-202-2 record since joining the Big East in 1991 and one conference title in that span. -
Penix's 2026 debut leads five Falcons to watch against Green Bay
Michael Penix Jr. returns from a 10-month absence for his 2026 debut as Atlanta (0-2) visits Green Bay on Thursday night. Kyle Pitts, rookie Zachariah Branch, Za'Darius Smith and Avieon Terrell are also players to watch as the Falcons seek their first win.
