Sports news summaries — Page 73
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Syracuse athletics leaders discuss funding needs and roster estimates
Chancellor Mike Haynie and athletic director Bryan Blair say Syracuse’s biggest challenge is raising funds beyond the $21 million it pays athletes through revenue sharing. Figures cited for competitive football and men’s basketball rosters alone are $50 million to $60 million. -
Knack strikes out eight as Comets beat Aviators 7-2 to stay alive
The Oklahoma City Comets beat the Las Vegas Aviators 7-2 in Game 2 of the Championship Series, avoiding elimination in a win-or-go-home game. Starter Landon Knack allowed five hits and one run over 6⅓ innings, with no walks and eight strikeouts. -
Missouri faces a tougher road test at Mississippi State after an uneven start
Missouri visits Mississippi State Saturday night after a 27-17 win over Troy, rallying from 10-0 down with 24 unanswered points. Coach Eli Drinkwitz said the Tigers must avoid slow starts against a Bulldogs team he called college football's most explosive. -
Waddle, Nix and Stafford frame Denver’s Week 3 Rams preview
Denver hosts the Rams on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. The preview tracks Broncos receiver Jaylen Waddle’s role, whether Bo Nix can avoid a slow start, and how the defense will handle Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams. Puka Nacua’s availability is uncertain. -
Dalton Kincaid leads The Big Lead’s Week 3 fantasy tight end list
The Big Lead ranks Dalton Kincaid first among tight ends for 2026 NFL Week 3, ahead of George Kittle and Sam LaPorta; Dalton Schultz and Travis Kelce complete its top five. Brock Bowers is left out while his availability remains uncertain. -
Rich Eisen sees little chance Seattle trades Drew Lock to the Giants
Rich Eisen dismissed speculation that Seattle will trade Drew Lock to the Giants, saying the Seahawks would not part with him. New York has Jameis Winston at QB1 after Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the season; Sam Darnold could return for Seattle this weekend. -
Short passes helped Washington offset an injury-hit run game
Washington’s run game is struggling amid injuries to its running backs and a young offensive line yet to mesh in zone blocking. Short passes helped Washington maintain control against Eastern Washington, but their value against stronger conference opponents remains untested. -
Colts’ 0-2 start puts defense in focus after OT loss at Arrowhead
The Indianapolis Colts fell to 0-2 with an overtime loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead, despite scoring 30 points. The film review says their defense allowed 1,000 yards to two quarterbacks across the first two weeks and details coverage errors behind big plays. -
Meyer says Jeremiah Smith may be CFB’s best receiver; averages rank him fourth
Jeremiah Smith has 184 catches, 2,958 yards and 30 touchdowns and holds Ohio State’s career receiving record. Urban Meyer said he was probably college football’s best receiver, but a Sporting News analysis ranks him fourth by averages among players with three or fewer seasons.
