Sports news summaries — Page 32
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Giants’ bats showed postseason potential, but pitching and defense were weak points
San Francisco’s bats showed potential to compete in the 2026 postseason if healthy, the analysis argues, but the Giants finished 23rd in runs scored and ranked 24th in MLB in Fielding Run Value (-18); their pitching also lacked a clear strength. -
NFL fines Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 over celebration it saw as beer-chugging
Adam Schefter reported the NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for his touchdown celebration against Miami, which the league interpreted as a beer chug. Juszczyk’s gesture is meant to depict sipping juice; he told Schefter he doesn’t drink beer. -
Jameis Winston set to start for Giants after Dart’s season-ending knee injury
With Jaxson Dart out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, Jameis Winston is set to start for the New York Giants against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Coach John Harbaugh says the team will adjust its game plan to Winston’s strengths. -
Arizona soccer visits Kansas State and Kansas after uneven Big 12 starts
Arizona visits Kansas State on Thursday, Sept. 24, then Kansas on Sunday, seeking points against two top-100 RPI teams. K-State lost 3-0 to Houston, while Kansas drew 1-1 at Cincinnati in their Big 12 openers; Arizona is 3-4-2 after drawing BYU. -
Louisville and SMU trade scores in an explosive third quarter
Louisville and SMU traded scores on explosive plays in the third quarter. A play review says Louisville adjusted up front to slow inside runs, but SMU still broke through when the Cardinals hesitated; it also highlights Lincoln Kienholz’s passing. -
Stephen A. Smith fears Knicks title could draw Dolan back into team decisions
Stephen A. Smith says he does not believe Knicks owner James Dolan is interfering in Karl-Anthony Towns’ stalled extension talks, but fears the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years could prompt Dolan to resume a hands-on role in basketball decisions. -
Drake London could break out in reunion with Michael Penix Jr.
Drake London and Michael Penix Jr. are set to reunite Thursday against Green Bay, their first game together since Week 11 of 2025. London has six catches for 80 yards through two games with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand at quarterback, as Atlanta seeks its first win. -
Jeff Passan calls Guardians lefty Parker Messick an 'anomaly' for fastball use
ESPN's Jeff Passan calls Guardians left-hander Parker Messick an “anomaly”: his 94 mph fastball accounts for more than 40% of his pitches, versus MLB averages of 94.6 mph and about 30% usage. Messick has a 2.55 ERA as Cleveland nears a postseason berth. -
Cubs set to play rescheduled Red Sox doubleheader without extra roster spot
MLB denied the Cubs’ request for an extra roster spot before Friday’s split doubleheader with the Red Sox. A nor’easter forecast prompted MLB to move Sunday’s game to Friday; Chicago sought pitching help amid injuries. The games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. -
Stephen A. Smith likens Kawhi Leonard to gangsters amid Clippers fallout
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith said Kawhi Leonard handled the Clippers salary-cap controversy in a way that put gangsters to shame. The NBA found the team violated rules tied to Leonard; he has since signed a two-year, $115 million extension with Toronto. -
Kisner says Morikawa’s putting may explain his changing Team USA pairings
Kevin Kisner says Collin Morikawa’s putting in team matches may explain his changing Team USA pairings: Wyndham Clark will be his ninth different partner in 15 Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup fourball and foursomes matches. They are paired for Thursday at Medinah. -
Arizona takes 8.1% playoff odds into matchup with the Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks face Colorado with Eduardo Rodríguez starting against Tanner Gordon; their playoff odds have risen to 8.1% after a win over the Rockies and another Phillies loss. The Padres and Cubs can each clinch a wild-card spot with a win or an Arizona loss. -
Northwestern’s 75 points in two games pose a test for Indiana’s new secondary
Indiana’s new secondary faces Northwestern’s offense, led by quarterback Aidan Chiles and coordinator Chip Kelly, after the Wildcats scored 75 points in two games. Cornerback A.J. Harris is doubtful; Jamari Sharpe is back, and Ryland Gandy has filled in. -
MJF displaces Cody Rhodes at No. 1 in PWI’s 2026 rankings
MJF tops Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2026 PWI 500, taking No. 1 from Cody Rhodes, who led the 2024 and 2025 lists. CM Punk is third; Roman Reigns is absent because he fell short of PWI’s 10-match minimum during the Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2026 award period. -
A no-cause firing of Dave Doeren would cost NC State over $9.75 million
NC State would owe Dave Doeren more than $9.75 million if it fires him without cause before Jan. 1, 2027. His total 2026 compensation is $6.375 million before bonuses, and the buyout is set at $3.25 million per year for the rest of his contract. -
Jordan Rodgers backs Aaron after Steelers' 20-3 loss to Patriots
Jordan Rodgers defended Aaron after the Steelers' 20-3 loss to New England, saying on ESPN's First Take that his brother's downfield throws were accurate, while some incompletions involved drops or non-calls. He urged patience as Aaron and coach Mike McCarthy reunite. -
Raiders' case for running on Saints recalls Staley's 63-21 Chargers loss
The Raiders should lean on Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. against the Saints, the article argues, citing Jahmyr Gibbs' 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans' loss to Detroit. A ground game could help Las Vegas control the clock. -
Ohio State series opens Penn State women’s hockey season
Penn State women’s hockey opens its 2026-27 season with a home series against Ohio State at 6 p.m. tonight and 4 p.m. Friday on Big Ten Plus. Grace Outwater and Taya MacDonald are captains; Maddy Campbell is ready to take over in goal after eight appearances last season. -
Robert Brooks retires at 27 after 114 games with Hagerstown
Robert Brooks, 27, announced his retirement after playing 114 games for the independent Atlantic League’s Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, his busiest season. The catcher hit .253 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs after the Blue Jays released him in March. -
Samuray del Sol fronts Nissan Frontier campaign during injury recovery
Former WWE wrestler Samuray del Sol is fronting Nissan’s national Frontier campaign while recovering from an injury. He urges aspiring wrestlers to keep a day job rather than rely on wrestling alone, drawing on his own experience. -
Murray expects more chances for Chiefs rookie Emmett Johnson
Chiefs running backs coach DeMarco Murray says rookie Emmett Johnson will continue getting chances, praising his special-teams, blocking and running work. Johnson has 10 touches for 39 yards through two games; Kenneth Walker played 68% of snaps in Week 1 and 83% in Week 2. -
Rodriguez and Gordon start as Rockies try to avoid Diamondbacks sweep
Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez (15-7, 2.89 ERA) starts against Colorado’s Tanner Gordon (1-5, 6.01) at Coors Field as the Rockies try to avoid a sweep after losing the previous night. Colorado is 32-48 at home this season. First pitch is 1:10 p.m. MT on Rockies.TV. -
Judge rejects bid to permanently seal Josh Jacobs case evidence; police to handle requests
A Brown County judge rejected the victim’s request to permanently seal evidence in Josh Jacobs’s case and referred the matter to Hobart/Lawrence police, which will handle new public-records requests. The ruling does not mean the records will be released immediately. -
Steelers trade proposal would send Porter, Metcalf to Lions for Jameson Williams, first-rounder
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo proposed that Pittsburgh send Joey Porter Jr., DK Metcalf and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Detroit for a first-rounder and Jameson Williams. No trade has occurred; DeArdo says the Steelers should consider it only if Metcalf and the offense keep struggling. -
Most national analysts pick Panthers over Browns in Week 3
Four of the five national predictions favor Carolina in Sunday's Week 3 game against Cleveland; CBS Sports' Pete Prisco is the exception, picking the Browns 23-20. Both teams are 1-1, and Cleveland will host its first home game of the season.
