Sports news summaries — Page 65
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Arizona State hockey coach declines questions on Matthew Mayich's collapse
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers declined to answer questions about Matthew Mayich, who collapsed during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20 and was left on life support. Mayich’s attorney told ESPN he suffered exertional heat stroke and had “zero chance” of recovery. -
Derek Falvey joins Mets as senior advisor; Kris Gross promoted to assistant GM of scouting
The Mets appointed Derek Falvey senior advisor of baseball operations and promoted Kris Gross to assistant general manager of scouting. Gross will also contribute to major-league transactions, alongside amateur talent acquisition. -
Six Arizona staffers pick Wildcats to beat Washington State
All six SB Nation writers predict Arizona will beat Washington State on Saturday afternoon in Pullman, with score picks ranging from 24-21 to 45-17. The 2-1 Wildcats are 10.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but have yet to cover a spread this season. -
Blue Jays and Mariners set to be first prior-year ALCS pair with losing records since 1987
Toronto and Seattle, the 2025 ALCS teams, are set to miss the 2026 playoffs and finish with losing records. OptaSTATS says it would be the first time since 1987 that both prior-year ALCS participants have losing records; their maximums are 80-82 and 78-84, respectively. -
Mac and cheese and lemonade top NJ.com’s new Prudential Center food ratings
NJ.com rated new concessions at Prudential Center for the 2026-27 Devils season. Melba Wilson’s macaroni and cheese and State Fair lemonade led the tasting at 9.3 each; the crispy treat scored 9.2, followed by a pork roll-and-egg cheeseburger at 9.1. -
Fury and Joshua to fight for vacant WBA (Super) title in Cardiff on Dec. 11
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet Dec. 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with the vacant WBA (Super) heavyweight title at stake. Ring-walk times are unofficial, but the first bell is expected between 9 and 10 p.m. ET on Netflix. -
Saleh says 49ers nearly selected Cam Skattebo in 2025 draft
Titans coach Robert Saleh said the 49ers were about to draft Giants running back Cam Skattebo in the 2025 NFL Draft, but New York took him 105th overall, eight picks before San Francisco's No. 113 selection. Saleh said Kyle Shanahan liked him. -
Rivals sets $500 fee for high school athlete evaluation program
Rivals announced it will charge high school athletes $500 through Rivals Recruits for a scout evaluation, report, grade and ranking consideration. The site says payment does not guarantee a rating, ranking, star designation or any specific evaluation result. -
Cam Schlittler can reach rare Yankees sub-2.00 ERA milestone Thursday
Schlittler has a 1.94 ERA through 32 starts before Thursday’s season finale against Tampa Bay. Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports the Yankees right-hander can become the third starter in franchise history to finish a season below 2.00. -
Raiders may consider Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade
The 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders could seek wide receiver help before the November 10 trade deadline, with Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. floated as a possible target. The article cites speculation about Raiders interest, not a confirmed trade plan. -
Roebuck gets a Week 4 start call; Reed is a sit against LSU
Eric Froton’s Week 4 college fantasy advice: start Washington WR Dezmen Roebuck against Minnesota after his nine-catch, 121-yard game, but bench Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed at LSU, citing his poor downfield passing and two interceptions against Kentucky. -
Presti backs Cason Wallace for a bigger Thunder role after Lu Dort trade
After the Lu Dort trade, Cason Wallace is the Thunder's top perimeter defender and could start in 2026-27, though Ajay Mitchell is also competing. GM Sam Presti called the move a gesture of confidence and said the team believes Wallace can fill a major role. -
Padres lead wild-card race as Phillies face several playoff paths
Philadelphia fell 4-1 to Milwaukee, going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, and is tied with Chicago at 87-71, one game behind San Diego (88-70) with four games left. The Phillies could still host a wild-card series or travel to Chicago, San Diego or Atlanta. -
Barcelona’s eight-win start brings a work-rate edge and sharper finishing
Barcelona have won their first eight games of 2026-27, while Raphinha set a club record with 12 goals in the first eight La Liga matches. Over the first seven league games, Barça covered about 21km more than Real Madrid and averaged 4.5 goals per game against 3.67 xG. -
Till offers handshake after minute-long faceoff with Romero ahead of BKFC 94
Darren Till and Yoel Romero faced off for a minute Thursday ahead of their no-gloves BKFC 94 main event, scheduled for Saturday night at Manchester’s AO Arena. Till offered Romero a handshake; their August faceoff lasted nearly four minutes. -
New Mexico starts Mountain West play with two home soccer matches
New Mexico’s women’s soccer team (3-2-2) opens Mountain West play with home games against San José State Thursday at 7 p.m. and Nevada Sunday at 1 p.m. The Lobos’ last two nonconference games ended 1-1 after they surrendered late leads and opponents earned penalty kicks. -
Leila Rahimi questions Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade amid D-line concerns
On Bears Banter, Leila Rahimi voiced significant concerns about the Bears’ defensive line this season after Chicago traded Gervon Dexter to Atlanta. She also covered the Minnesota loss, Caleb Williams’ injury and the QB situation against Philadelphia. -
Missouri hosts Evansville on Nov. 24 as Purple Aces field a young roster
Missouri hosts Evansville on Nov. 24 in a nonconference game. The Purple Aces went 7-25 last season and return leading scorer AJ Casey, who averaged 13.9 points per game. Casey is their only senior, and six of the 14 roster players are freshmen. -
Four APC writers back Packers to cover against Falcons
All four APC writers picked Green Bay to beat Atlanta and cover its 4.5-point spread in Thursday’s Week 3 game at Lambeau Field; each also forecast fewer than 43.5 total points, as the preview cited Atlanta’s early offensive struggles and Green Bay’s defense. -
Mariners’ Angels series offers a farewell to retiring broadcaster Rick Rizzs
The Mariners open a four-game series against the Angels Sept. 24, giving retiring radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs a final send-off. Seattle must sweep while the Astros and Rangers lose out to claim the division via a three-way tiebreaker; FanGraphs puts the odds at 0.0%. -
Bill Zimmerman picks Eagles over Bears 27-17 amid QB uncertainty
Windy City Gridiron’s Bill Zimmerman picked Philadelphia to beat Chicago 27-17 in their Week 3 Monday night game, expecting Caleb Williams to sit and citing the Bears’ defensive struggles; Tyson Bagent remained in concussion protocol when Zimmerman answered. -
FIS approves Gus Kenworthy’s switch back to U.S. ski affiliation
FIS approved Gus Kenworthy’s request to switch his national affiliation from Great Britain back to the U.S. on Sept. 8. He finished sixth in men’s halfpipe for Team GB at Milan Cortina 2026 and will join U.S. team training in Austria in November. -
UCF’s $64 TCU-game pass offers unlimited hot dogs through halftime
UCF announced Wednesday evening that it will offer a $64-per-ticket “hot dog pass” for Saturday’s game against TCU. Buyers can get unlimited hot dogs through halftime, limited to two per concession-stand trip; kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1. -
Penguins change Ben Kindel’s status from day-to-day to week-to-week
Penguins forward Ben Kindel has been downgraded from day-to-day to week-to-week after a Monday preseason injury, assistant GM Amanda Kessel said. Pittsburgh opens its season in Philadelphia in six days; center Blake Lizotte is also out week-to-week. -
Commanders lean on Mariota as Daronte Jones aims to simplify defensive calls
Jayden Daniels’ return timeline remains unclear, and Washington will rely on Marcus Mariota against Seattle in Week 3. OC David Blough praised Mariota’s command of the system; DC Daronte Jones said improving defensive communication is a priority after coverage breakdowns. -
Browns' Week 3 preview calls for more from Judkins, Howard and Verse
A Browns analysis says Quinshon Judkins, Tytus Howard and Jared Verse need better Week 3 showings against Carolina. Through two games, Judkins has 54 rushing yards, Howard has allowed a sack, and Verse has five tackles, two tackles for loss and a QB hit. -
Patricio Freire calls for Jean Silva bout after knocking out Doo Ho Choi
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire called out No. 5-ranked featherweight Jean Silva after knocking out Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331, saying Silva is avoiding him. Silva has won two straight, against Arnold Allen and Jose Delgado; Freire remains unranked at 145 pounds.
