Sports news summaries — Page 72
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Kansas’ 1-2 start puts 2026 bowl-season hopes in doubt
Kansas is 1-2 after consecutive losses to Missouri and Arizona State, leaving its goal of returning to bowl season uncertain. Isaiah Marshall turned the ball over twice against Missouri, and Kansas scored just 17 points during its trip to London. -
A reported Week 2 bone break puts Steelers guard Spencer Anderson's Sunday start in doubt
Steelers guard Spencer Anderson reportedly suffered a bone break in Week 2, Mark Kaboly reports. A source described it as a bone chip; Brock Hoffman took offensive-line reps next to Zach Frazier on Wednesday and could start against Cincinnati on Sunday. -
Justin Thomas highlights Jackson Koivun’s maturity before Presidents Cup debut
Justin Thomas says rookie Jackson Koivun’s maturity, competitiveness and talent have impressed him as he guides the 21-year-old ahead of his Presidents Cup debut at Medinah. They are set to face Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria in the third match on day one. -
Kirk Cousins ties NFL lead with three TD passes in each of Raiders' first two games
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes in each of his first two games with the team, both wins, and is tied for the NFL lead. The Raiders say he is the ninth quarterback since 1950 to do the same in a new team's first two games. -
Xavi says De Jong feels good in recovery, but return date is unclear
Xavi Hernández says Frenkie de Jong is happy with his recovery from a World Cup knee injury that has kept him from playing for Barcelona so far this season. After the break, Xavi says, the key test is whether the midfielder can rejoin the group and feel ready to play at fullness. -
Panthers bring deep-passing momentum into Sunday’s Browns game
The 1-1 Panthers visit the 1-1 Browns on Sunday after both won last week. Carolina’s deep passing under Bryce Young is a key matchup against Cleveland’s secondary, while Quinshon Judkins and the Browns’ young receivers are other storylines. -
Smith-Njigba’s fan-voted award comes with $2,000 for Food Lifeline
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Josh Allen were named Week 2 winners of the fan-voted FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week award. Smith-Njigba had 155 receiving yards and three touchdowns against Arizona; FedEx will donate $2,000 in his honor to Seattle’s Food Lifeline. -
Central Michigan visits No. 6 Miami on Sept. 26: kickoff, TV and stream
No. 6 Miami hosts Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. The game airs on The CW, with an online stream listed through CW Sports on WatchESPN/ESPN+. Radio coverage is listed on 560 WQAM, 990 AM ESPN Deportes and WVUM. -
Yankees' pitching depth makes them AL favorites amid Judge's injury
The article calls the Yankees AL favorites despite Aaron Judge's calf injury and uncertain Wild Card availability, citing their deep rotation and bullpen with MLB's second-lowest ERA. New York has allowed the fewest runs and scored more than all but one AL playoff team. -
Louisville’s run-first offense puts Wake Forest’s defense to the test
Louisville (2-1) hosts Wake Forest on Saturday after beating SMU 41-31. The Cardinals average 46 points per game, and quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and backs Isaac and Keyjuan Brown have combined for 548 rushing yards and seven touchdowns this season. -
SB Nation writer predicts Michigan shutout and 13-0 win over Iowa
An SB Nation preview predicts fewer than 20 points in Michigan-Iowa, a Michigan shutout and a 13-0 Wolverines win. The writer says Bryce Underwood’s running could be key, but Michigan must protect the ball to prevent turnovers from giving Iowa a chance to score. -
No. 10 UC Davis hosts No. 5 Montana in a pivotal Big Sky clash
No. 10 UC Davis (3-1) hosts No. 5 Montana (3-1) Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in a matchup that could reshape the Big Sky title race. SB Nation predicts a close game, picking the Aggies to win 32-30 after a key defensive stop. -
LSU faces Texas A&M after losses, with SEC start at stake
LSU hosts Texas A&M on Saturday night after both teams lost in SEC play: the Tigers fell 32-24 to Ole Miss, and the Aggies lost 31-21 to Kentucky. LSU can avoid a second straight conference loss with a win; another defeat would put it at 0-2 in SEC play.
