Sports news summaries — Page 70
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Family says Darrell Waltrip has frontotemporal degeneration
Darrell Waltrip, 79, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, his family says; they also cite potential complications from chronic traumatic encephalopathy linked to his racing career. His symptoms are currently minor, but the family says the condition will progress. -
Skinner, Blandin and Lean join Cadillac's F1 technical leadership
Cadillac's Formula 1 team has appointed Craig Skinner as chief development engineer, Eric Blandin as head of aerodynamics and Tim Lean as a chief engineer leading aerodynamics modeling and simulation, ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. -
Mark Messier condemns Edmonton’s decision to hire Mike Babcock
Mark Messier criticized Edmonton’s hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach, saying he was “horrified” and “absolutely shocked.” The six-time Stanley Cup champion also pointed to reports from reputable sources about Babcock’s character and treatment of people during his NHL career. -
Mark Messier calls Oilers' Babcock hire shocking, questions team structure
Mark Messier said he was “absolutely shocked” by the Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach, citing stories from people he called reputable about players’ treatment. He also questioned whether the team separates management, coaches and players. -
Mets designate Xzavion Curry for assignment; Phillip Abner likely to take his roster spot
Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Mets designated Xzavion Curry for assignment; lefty Phillip Abner, claimed by New York on Wednesday, is likely to take his roster spot. Curry allowed 13 earned runs on 22 hits in 21⅓ innings over nine Mets appearances. -
Arizona beats Colorado, keeps wild-card elimination number at two
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies to keep their National League wild-card hopes alive, with their elimination number still at two. They can catch Philadelphia by going 4-0 while the Phillies go 1-3 or worse, or by finishing 3-1 if Philadelphia loses all four. -
New Boise State beach volleyball photos put Nora Hayd back in spotlight
Boise State volleyball player Nora Hayd is back in the spotlight after the team published its beach volleyball yearbook ahead of the 2026 season. Fans shared photos online, renewing interest in the athlete whose season headshot went viral two years ago. -
Oregon’s 2-1 start leaves little room for error against No. 12 USC
No. 20 Oregon (2-1) faces No. 12 USC (4-0) Saturday after a Week 2 loss to Oklahoma State. With No. 7 Ohio State and No. 18 Michigan still on its schedule, a second defeat could severely damage Oregon’s Big Ten title and College Football Playoff chances. -
Brock Bowers expected to make season debut against Saints
Brock Bowers is expected to make his Raiders season debut Sunday at New Orleans, barring a setback, after missing the first two games following knee surgery. He is expected to have a major role, and it would be his first regular-season game with Kirk Cousins. -
Stafford gives Rams the offensive edge in Broncos matchup analysis
The preview gives the Rams offensive and coaching edges, citing Stafford's play and McVay's 9-2 record against Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Denver gets the defense and special-teams nod; Los Angeles ranks last in special-teams DVOA through two weeks. -
Miles leads one WNBA voter’s five All-Rookie picks
One WNBA award voter chose Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Flau’jae Johnson, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier for a five-player All-Rookie ballot. Miles led rookies in points and assists; Fudd’s scoring and defense and the other picks’ team impact shaped the ballot. -
North Dakota State leads Mountain West's Week 4 overachievers
An SB Nation analysis ranks Mountain West teams by how their win probabilities shifted from preseason through Week 4, rather than raw strength. North Dakota State leads, followed by New Mexico and Nevada; UNLV is last. NDSU is 4-0, with its chances rising for every listed game. -
Petr Yan says bantamweight results fail to impress before Dvalishvili trilogy
Petr Yan says recent bantamweight results have not impressed him ahead of his Oct. 24 trilogy fight with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333. Yan returns 10 months after beating Dvalishvili to become a two-time champion and says he is ready for any opponent the UFC selects. -
Newcastle’s youth-focused transfer plan flags two priority positions
According to The iPaper’s Mark Douglas, Newcastle United has identified a young center-back and a right-sided forward as priorities for future transfer windows. Planning has begun for January and beyond, though no deal for a specific player is reported to be advanced. -
Connecticut Sun prepare for final Uncasville game before Houston move
The Connecticut Sun will play their final game in Uncasville against the Toronto Tempo on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV, ending their Connecticut chapter before moving to Houston and becoming the Comets next year. The 10-33 team is second-to-last in the league. -
Four SEC matchups put early-season ambitions to the test in Week 4
Week 4’s SEC slate features Texas at Tennessee (11 a.m. in Knoxville), Oklahoma at Georgia and Ole Miss at Florida (both 2:30 p.m.), plus Missouri at Mississippi State; favorites are Texas by 4.5, Georgia by 14, Florida by 3.5 and Mississippi State by 6.5. -
Bears likely to start Case Keenum against Eagles on Monday
Chicago is likely to start third-string quarterback Case Keenum when it hosts the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN and ABC; the Bears are without their top two quarterbacks. Philadelphia is coming off a 24-20 win over Tennessee. -
Ancelotti names Raphinha in Brazil's XI for Australia friendly
Raphinha will start for Brazil against Australia in Friday’s friendly in Townsville, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed while naming his XI. He said continuing to use players who featured at the World Cup can help younger teammates progress. -
Harper's September dip coincided with more swings at the plate
Bryce Harper hit Brewers pitcher DL Hall’s first pitch back to the mound for the second out of the seventh Wednesday, with Philadelphia trailing 4-1. Before the game, Harper’s September line was .278/.346/.375; SB Nation says he was swinging more than during his August surge. -
Jayden Daniels' injury clouds outlook after Commanders' 0-2 start
Washington is 0-2 after road losses to NFC East rivals Philadelphia and Dallas, and quarterback Jayden Daniels is sidelined indefinitely with a dislocated left elbow. Backup Marcus Mariota is the team's current starter as the Commanders prepare to host Seattle. -
SB Nation argues Nick Caley’s coaching is behind Texans’ offensive woes
SB Nation argues Houston’s offensive woes stem from coordinator Nick Caley’s coaching, not its players. The piece says a ranking puts Caley among the NFL’s bottom five play-callers; C.J. Stroud threw for more than 350 yards in a game in which Houston scored fewer than 10 points. -
Syracuse’s mock ‘Bye Week U’ preview riffs on QB play and run defense
A tongue-in-cheek preview imagines Syracuse (1-2, 0-2 ACC) playing fictional Bye Week University, turning a made-up matchup into jokes about the Orange’s quarterback play, player health and run defense; it is not a report of a real game.
