Sports news summaries — Page 60
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Deco says Barcelona is not in talks over Man United's JJ Gabriel
Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, says the club is not discussing 15-year-old Manchester United player JJ Gabriel's future, despite reports of interest. He said Barcelona must understand the circumstances before taking action or talking about young players. -
A benching may be best for Mike Sainristil, Commanders columnist argues
A Commanders columnist argues that benching Mike Sainristil may be the best response to his poor first two games of the 2026 season, in which he played a major role in both Washington losses. The piece also weighs moving him to safety or receiver, or trading him. -
Nine SB Nation writers share six unanimous NFL Week 3 picks
Nine SB Nation writers' Week 3 picks included six unanimous calls: Bills over Chargers, Lions over Jets, Seahawks over Commanders, Chiefs over Dolphins, 49ers over Cardinals and Eagles over Bears. Eight of nine also chose the Packers, Texans and Jaguars. -
Dillon Dingler wins Tigers’ 2026 Heart and Hustle award
Dillon Dingler won the Detroit Tigers’ 2026 Heart and Hustle award with 5.0 fWAR and a 109 wRC+, despite an August-September slump. The article credits his elite catching defense and points to workload and plate discipline in assessing the late fade. -
Mizzou’s Gans Creek Classic gives Tigers a tougher test before Wisconsin
Missouri hosts the eighth annual Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 25, with the women’s 6K at 8 a.m. and men’s 8K at 9 a.m. SEC, Big Ten and ACC programs are among the field, giving the Tigers a midseason test before the Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invitational. -
Georgia Tech opens ACC play at Stanford after uneven start
Georgia Tech visits Stanford this weekend in what the preview calls a toss-up after the Jackets' uneven first three games. Stanford is 0-2 in ACC play after losses to Miami and Duke by a combined 80-13; Tech is seeking its first conference win. -
Air Force seeks to even its conference record at Nevada
Air Force visits Nevada Saturday seeking to even its Mountain West record after a North Dakota State loss left the Falcons 0-1 in conference play. The game opens a 10-week run without a bye for Air Force; Nevada is coming off a loss to Montana State. -
Eight scoreless innings strengthen Carlos Rodón's Yankees playoff case
On Sept. 22, Carlos Rodón delivered eight scoreless innings, tying his longest outing with the Yankees and lowering his season ERA to 2.67. He struck out Tampa Bay's Liam Hicks on a slider set up by four-seamers, bolstering his playoff case, though a rotation spot is not assured. -
Week 4 CFP forecast picks Texas to beat Notre Dame for title
SB Nation’s Week 4 College Football Playoff forecast seeds Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame and Ole Miss in the top four and predicts Texas to beat Notre Dame for the national title. Its 12-team bracket also includes Boise State, BYU, USC and LSU.
