Sports news summaries — Page 61
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Himon's three touchdown catches fuel Northwestern's 41-7 win over Colorado
Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at home Saturday, converting a fumble and an interception into early scoring chances. Quarterback Chiles scored twice on runs, while Joseph Himon II caught three touchdown passes for 46 yards in the Wildcats’ dominant win. -
Jesus Luzardo’s shoulder health could shape the Phillies’ postseason run
The Phillies’ postseason magic number is two; a deep playoff run may hinge on Jesus Luzardo, questionable with shoulder inflammation. A rival MLB executive told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez Philadelphia would be his pick among October contenders if Luzardo is healthy. -
Week 3 NFL primetime slate: kickoff times and TV services
Week 3’s primetime slate (all times ET): Falcons at Packers Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video; Rams at Broncos Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8:20 p.m. on NBC/Peacock; and Eagles at Bears Monday, Sept. 28, at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC/ESPN Unlimited. -
Trump’s movements could interrupt communications at Texas-Tennessee game
Nearly 102,000 fans are expected at Saturday’s No. 1 Texas–No. 14 Tennessee game. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says President Donald Trump’s movements in the stadium could briefly cut coach and coach-to-player headset communications for both teams without warning. -
Yankees’ World Series hopes hinge on Aaron Judge’s availability, MLB exec says
An MLB executive quoted by ESPN’s Jorge Castillo said the Yankees have “no chance” of reaching the World Series without Aaron Judge, whose calf issue leaves his availability uncertain for a likely Wild Card series against Boston.
