Sports news summaries — Page 7
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Everton’s George, Dibling and Mykolenko feature in national-team wins
Everton’s Tyrique George and Tyler Dibling featured in England Under-21s’ 4-2 European Championship qualifying win over Kazakhstan; Vitalii Mykolenko played every minute of Ukraine’s 1-0 Nations League victory over Hungary over the weekend. -
Week 3 parlay pairs Keenum interception bet with two Eagles receiving overs
An Eagles-Bears preview proposes a same-game parlay: Case Keenum over 0.5 interceptions, plus DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks over 71.5 and 40.5 receiving yards, respectively. DraftKings listed it at +490; Keenum starts for Chicago with Caleb Williams out. -
Andy Murray picks Alcaraz as best when players are fit, admits bias
At the Laver Cup, Andy Murray told TNT that Carlos Alcaraz is the best player when everyone is fit, while admitting he is biased because he loves watching the Spaniard. He also said Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev can challenge Alcaraz on any given day. -
Bardsley says World Cup or Champions League could shape Kane’s Ballon d’Or bid
Phil Bardsley says Harry Kane’s 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions make him a Ballon d’Or contender, but believes a Champions League or World Cup win could prove crucial to voters. Kane won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2025/26. -
South Florida's fourth-quarter surge secures a 14-6 win over Bowling Green
South Florida rallied from 6-0 down at halftime with 14 fourth-quarter points to beat Bowling Green 14-6 and reach 4-0. Luke Kromenhoek scored the go-ahead touchdown, and D.J. Crowther added the final score after rushing for 143 yards. Bowling Green is 0-4. -
Prescott says Brazilian fans’ Tifo looked like neither him nor Lamar Jackson
After the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil, Dak Prescott said a Tifo made by Brazilian fans depicting him and Lamar Jackson looked like neither player. He called it “terrible,” but said it was funny and cool to see them on a large poster. -
Braves name Chris Sale to start Wild Card opener against Phillies
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss named Chris Sale the Braves’ Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the Wild Card series. Games 1 and 2 in Atlanta are scheduled for 2 p.m. ET; Tyler Mahle is expected to start Game 2, while Game 3’s time is unannounced. -
Unconfirmed report says Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges
A report by The Athletic’s David Ornstein says Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges, but the league has not officially confirmed it; City return against Liverpool at Anfield on Oct. 11 under manager Enzo Maresca. -
Broncos turn 16-point halftime deficit into 30-26 win over Rams
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 after trailing 16-0 at halftime, scoring all 30 points in the second half. Bo Nix's late touchdown put Denver ahead, and Talanoa Hufanga sealed the comeback with his second interception of Matthew Stafford on the final play. -
Aces win playoff opener 105-82 as Clark appears to mouth 'shut up' at fan
Las Vegas beat Indiana 105-82 in their playoff opener, leaving the Fever needing two straight wins over the Aces to reach the second round. A spectator's video appeared to show Caitlin Clark mouthing “shut up” at a heckling fan; what the fan said is unclear. -
Brock Bowers scores on return as Raiders reach 3-0 after Saints win
Brock Bowers returned from injury with 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown as the Las Vegas Raiders beat New Orleans 35-27 to reach 3-0. He said he was not surprised by the offense’s success in his two-game absence, adding, “they can do without me.” -
LeBron James says he’ll retire when he can no longer train consistently
LeBron James, 41, said he’ll retire when he can no longer train his body and mind consistently and feel good afterward. On “Mind the Game,” he said he still loves the work and sees no reason to stop while he has the ability and opportunity to play. -
Mora’s equalizer earns Mexico a draw in Rafael Marquez’s coaching debut
Mexico opened Rafael Marquez’s tenure as national-team coach with a 1-1 draw against Colombia after conceding early. Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora scored his first goal for the senior national team to level the match; Mexico next plays Peru on Tuesday. -
Jevon Holland’s late interception seals 12-7 Giants win over Titans
Jevon Holland intercepted Cam Ward with 17 seconds left to seal a 12-7 Week 3 win for the New York Giants, leaving Tennessee winless. It was Ward’s first interception of 2026; social media footage showed Titans coach Brian Daboll slamming his hands in frustration. -
Danny Green views Austin Reaves as a No. 3, not a Lakers No. 2
Former Lakers champion Danny Green said Austin Reaves is a No. 3, not a No. 2, in today’s NBA, arguing contenders need elite bigs or wings among their top players. He said Reaves’ role alongside Luka Doncic leaves him doubtful the Lakers can win a title. -
Valkyries claim first playoff win with 104-80 rout of Wings
Golden State beat Dallas 104-80 on Sunday in Game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA playoff series, earning its first postseason win. Paige Bueckers scored 21 for the Wings, who trailed 58-31 at halftime after being outscored 37-11 in the second quarter. -
Four Diamondbacks prospects stand out in 2026 farm-system review
An SB Nation review picked David Hagaman, Carlos Virahonda, Danny Serretti and Manuel Pena as the Diamondbacks’ 2026 farm-system standouts at starting pitcher, catcher, third base and first base. Hagaman posted a 2.55 ERA in seven Double-A starts. -
Sunderland start 2026-27 without a front-of-shirt sponsor for first time since 1983-84
Sunderland are entering the 2026-27 season without a front-of-shirt sponsor, the first time since 1983-84. Roker Report says talks are continuing and the club still expects a high-value deal, but no replacement has been announced. -
Paul Bracewell signs a three-year Sunderland deal after Everton loan
On 28 September 1989, Sunderland announced Paul Bracewell had signed a three-year deal after returning on loan from Everton. The Echo called it one of the club’s costliest deals and said it strained finances; Everton kept a share of any future sale profit. -
Three turnovers power Washington to a 33-31 win over Seattle
The Commanders beat the Seahawks 33-31, turning three turnovers into 21 points. Seattle scored twice late, including a touchdown drive that took 66 seconds, but Washington sealed the win with a Rachaad White run followed by Marcus Mariota’s quarterback-option first down. -
Nikola Jokic reportedly plans to stay in Denver as Warriors eye free agents
Kevin O’Connor reports Nikola Jokic plans to stay in Denver on a projected five-year, $360 million deal. Stephen Curry’s two-year, $116 million extension left nearly $20 million on the table to give Golden State flexibility, potentially creating up to $64 million in cap space. -
Broncos beat Rams 30-26 after disputed flag wipes out Wallace’s potential interception
Denver beat the Rams 30-26 after a disputed pass-interference flag against Josh Wallace wiped out a potential late interception with the Broncos trailing 26-23. The call kept Denver’s drive alive, and the team scored the go-ahead touchdown. -
SMU beats Missouri State 34-24 after repeating 2025 game's first three quarters
SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 on Saturday after the teams ended each of the first three quarters with the same score as in 2025: Missouri State led 10-0 after one, before SMU went ahead 14-10 at halftime and 21-10 entering the fourth. -
Broncos beat Rams 30-26 after disputed flag wipes out Wallace’s interception
A disputed pass-interference flag wiped out Josh Wallace’s late interception with Denver trailing 26-23; the Broncos then scored on Bo Nix’s 1-yard run and beat the Rams 30-26. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay said Wallace should not have been flagged. -
Hufanga's two picks help Broncos erase Rams' 16-point lead in 30-26 win
The Denver Broncos rallied from 16 down at halftime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26. Bo Nix scored the go-ahead touchdown with 47 seconds left, and Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown before picking off Matthew Stafford on the final play.
