Sports news summaries — Page 71
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Puka Nacua may miss another game as Rams prepare to face Broncos
Rams receiver Puka Nacua may miss a second straight game Sunday night against the Broncos after coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he was “not making great progress.” McVay cited groin soreness, although the injury was listed as a hip issue. -
Chaparro, Morales and Ortiz shape Nationals’ 2027 first-base/DH choice
Washington’s 2027 first-base/DH picture is unsettled: Andres Chaparro has hit .296 with an .888 OPS against right-handers, Yohandy Morales has four homers in 15 September games, and Abimelec Ortiz has struggled as the only left-handed bat in the mix. -
Memphis podcast hosts question ESPN’s 19-win ceiling
ESPN puts the Memphis basketball team’s ceiling at 19 wins, a third-place finish in the American Conference and no March Madness appearance. On the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan said recent history leaves room for a far better outcome. -
Aaron Judge targets Yankees’ Wild Card opener after calf strain
Aaron Judge says he is trying to be ready for the Yankees’ AL Wild Card Game 1 on Tuesday after a right calf strain put him on the injured list and likely ended his regular season. Manager Aaron Boone said he is not expecting him, but has not ruled it out. -
Green Bay rallies from 10 points down to beat Jets in overtime
The Green Bay Packers rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Jets in overtime, leaving the Jets 1-1 in Week 2. Green Bay outplayed the Jets in all three phases over the final 10 minutes of regulation and overtime; a video breaks down the late plays. -
Saleh says Giants took Cam Skattebo before 49ers could draft him
Former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said San Francisco would have drafted Cam Skattebo in 2025, but the Giants selected the running back at No. 105, before the 49ers chose C.J. West at No. 113. Saleh said Kyle Shanahan loved Skattebo. -
Ben Rice joins Yankees' 40-homer group after reaching 41 at age 27
Ben Rice hit two home runs in the Yankees’ 9-2 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday, reaching 41 for the season at age 27. He joined New York’s group of players who have hit at least 40 in a season at 27 or younger, alongside Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. -
Zay Flowers’ missed practice clouds Ravens’ Week 3 plans against Dallas
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Week 3 against Dallas after missing practice with a hamstring injury. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called it relatively minor but said the missed session does not bode well for Sunday; Flowers could still play. -
Five transfers reshape Georgetown’s 2026-27 women’s basketball outlook
Georgetown enters 2026-27 after a 14-17 season (6-14 in the Big East), with only three rotation players returning and five transfers joining. Freshman Stella Lockhart also arrives, but the preview questions whether the group can make the Hoyas a .500 team. -
Padres reinstate Jason Adam, designate Alek Jacob for assignment
The Padres reinstated right-hander Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and designated Alek Jacob for assignment. Jacob, 28, made three MLB appearances this season after throwing a career-high 33.1 innings for San Diego in 2025. -
Week 3 NFL pick in Brazil favors Ravens -3.5 over Cowboys
The Week 3 NFL picks against the spread favor the Ravens -3.5 against Dallas in Brazil, citing the Cowboys’ defensive problems. Maracanã’s turf has drawn concern amid rain in Rio and complaints from soccer players, though an NFL field director said the league is not concerned. -
Patriots weigh three candidates to replace injured right guard Mike Onwenu
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Greg Van Roten, Ben Brown and Walter Rouse will get chances at right guard as New England replaces Mike Onwenu, who broke his ankle against Pittsburgh and is on injured reserve. Van Roten filled in Sunday; no starter is set. -
Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor shares an April 5 birthday with Greg Rousseau
Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor and Bills defender Greg Rousseau share an April 5 birthday, one year apart. Both attended Miami and were first-round picks. They meet Sunday: Rousseau, 26, has more than 3,500 NFL snaps; Mesidor is entering his third game. -
Two Alabama linebackers to miss South Carolina game; Dear, Rogers expected back
Alabama will be without linebackers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu for Saturday's South Carolina game after injuries in the Florida State game. Hill is expected to miss a few weeks; Umeozulu's return timeline is undetermined. AK Dear and Noah Rogers are expected back. -
Report: Leipzig seek €60–65m for Lukeba amid interest from four clubs
RB Leipzig are asking €60–65m for Castello Lukeba, with Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested. Barcelona are unlikely to buy in January without selling players; the report expects the transfer saga to play out next summer, not this winter. -
Patriots' Week 3 roundup weighs Maye's form and Jaguars matchup
A roundup of Patriots coverage ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game at Jacksonville stresses protecting Drake Maye and leaning on the defense. Predictions split: Sports Illustrated picks a Patriots upset, while Pete Prisco forecasts a 21-16 Jaguars win. -
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza debuts Gen Z finance video series
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has launched “Finance with Fernando,” a social-media video series with U.S. Bank aimed at Gen Z. It will cover practical money management, including 401(k) contributions and other basic financial decisions. -
Mitchell, Bateman and Wicks feature in Yahoo’s Week 3 sleeper picks
Yahoo’s Week 3 fantasy-sleeper list highlights six players rostered in fewer than half of its leagues: Adonai Mitchell (37%), Rashod Bateman (29%), Emanuel Wilson (22%), Oronde Gadsden II (17%), Dontayvion Wicks (43%) and Kirk Cousins (12%). -
Blue Jays and Mariners, last year’s ALCS teams, set for losing records—a first since 1987
The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, last season’s ALCS teams, are guaranteed losing records for the first time since 1987. Toronto has been eliminated from playoff contention; Seattle is out of the Wild Card race but can still win the AL West. -
Macdonald says Sam Darnold is on track for Seahawks-Commanders game
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is “on a good track” to play Sunday against Washington after missing most of the first two games with a glute injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday. Safety Ty Okada and nose tackle Brandon Pili did not practice. -
Puka Nacua's groin injury clouds his Week 3 availability, Rapoport says
Rams receiver Puka Nacua is trending toward missing Sunday's Week 3 game against Denver with a groin injury. NFL insider Ian Rapoport said he'd be surprised if Nacua plays, citing the receiver's lack of practice and the Rams' cautious approach. -
Intuit Dome near Los Angeles to host Laver Cup’s 2027 event
After its London edition in 2026, the Laver Cup’s 2027 Team Europe–Team World tennis event will be held at Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, bringing the tournament back to California. Organizers cite L.A.’s fashion, music and sports scene as a draw. -
McClanahan unavailable for Rays' ALDS; a later-round return isn't ruled out
Shane McClanahan will not pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series (ALDS) because of left forearm tightness, Marc Topkin reported, citing Cash; a return in later rounds has not been ruled out. Tampa Bay won its first AL East title since 2021.
