Sports news summaries — Page 74
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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. -
Brewers’ projected 2026 postseason group gains at several positions
With a first-round bye secured and four games left, Milwaukee’s projected 2026 postseason position-player group compares favorably with 2025’s, notably at second base, shortstop and center field. The comparison assumes 14 current players, though Bo Naylor could be replaced. -
Case Keenum says Ben Johnson could become the greatest coach ever
Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum said Ben Johnson could be the best coach he has worked with and perhaps the greatest ever. Keenum is filling in while Caleb Williams misses time with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and Tyson Bagent remains in concussion protocol. -
Ryan Day spotlights Ohio State’s third-down and red-zone issues before Illinois
Before Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois, Ryan Day said the Buckeyes must improve on third down and in the red zone after a 59-3 win over Kent State. They converted 1 of 8 third downs, and Day challenged the running backs to “run angry”. -
Packers weigh Jennings and Burton for left guard against Atlanta
Green Bay will again be without left guard Aaron Banks against Atlanta in Week 3, leaving Donovan Jennings and Jager Burton competing to start. Jennings started in Week 1 but was banged up last week; Burton also played. The choice may not be known until warmups. -
Chiefs emphasize improvement over trap-game talk before Miami visit
The 2-0 Kansas City Chiefs visit the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes say they are focused on improving rather than worrying about a trap game. Mahomes pointed to converting red-zone chances into touchdowns as one area to work. -
Gang Green Nation's Wells expects Amon-Ra St. Brown to test Jets secondary
Before Sunday's Week 3 matchup at Ford Field, Gang Green Nation deputy manager MacGregor Wells predicted Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown would trouble the Jets' secondary, unless New York's pass rush leaves quarterback Jared Goff without time to find him. -
Titans’ JC Latham tops NFL tackles in one-on-one matchups, ranks fifth in wins
Pro Football Focus ranks Tennessee right tackle JC Latham first among NFL offensive tackles in island rate—one-on-one pass-blocking matchups—and fifth in wins in those situations through two weeks, despite his costly late sack in the Titans’ loss to Philadelphia. -
Till and Romero headline BKFC 94 press conference before Manchester bout
BKFC 94’s final press conference livestream, featuring headliners Darren Till and Yoel Romero and co-headliners David Mundell and Jack Cullen, starts at 10 a.m. ET Sept. 24, two days before Till and Romero’s cruiserweight bout at Manchester’s AO Arena. -
Jordan Rodgers urges patience as Steelers work through 1-1 start
Jordan Rodgers urged patience with brother Aaron as Pittsburgh opened the 2026 season 1-1, beating Atlanta 20-13 before a 20-3 loss to New England. He pointed to drops and missed calls, and said a weak run game and thin receiving options leave Aaron short of support. -
Rangers recall Collyer and option Santos for playoff push
The Rangers recalled right-hander Gavin Collyer and optioned Winston Santos for their playoff push. After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, Texas is 1.5 games behind Houston in the AL West and three behind the White Sox for the last wild-card spot, but remains mathematically alive. -
Angel Reese’s season strengthens her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year case
The Sporting News says Angel Reese deserves WNBA Defensive Player of the Year: she ranked fourth in defensive rating at 100 points per 100 possessions and set a center record with 77 steals. Atlanta’s rating was 74 with her on court in 17 minutes against New York. -
Vic Fangio backs Marcus Epps after rough Titans outing
Eagles safety Marcus Epps struggled in Sunday's win over Tennessee, with a missed tackle and a 27-yard run he allowed setting up Titans field goals. Vic Fangio said Wednesday Epps would bounce back; Epps is expected to start against Chicago in Week 3. -
Liberty takes 2-1 record into Thursday’s visit to 1-2 Coastal Carolina
Liberty (2-1) visits Coastal Carolina (1-2) in Conway, South Carolina, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Coastal seeks to rebound from a 22-14 loss at Delaware; Liberty comes off a 51-15 win over Ball State after edging Gardner-Webb 24-23. -
Troy Aikman believes Travis Kelce wants a TV career after football
ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman said he thinks Travis Kelce wants to move into television after his NFL career and expects a line of suitors for him. The Chiefs tight end, 36, is playing his 14th season and has not announced his retirement. -
Guardians weigh playoff rotation as AL Central race reaches final games
Cleveland can clinch at least a wild-card berth with a win tonight and leads the AL Central by one game. The analysis urges a push for the No. 2 seed and bye, but recommends protecting Gavin Williams and Parker Messick if a wild-card series looks likely. -
Ole Miss junior Abby Miller realized a day later she'd taken the viral Braxton-Kiffin photo
Ole Miss junior Abby Miller took the viral photo of Jaylon Braxton pointing at LSU coach Lane Kiffin after Braxton intercepted Sam Leavitt’s game-tying two-point try. Ole Miss won 32-24; Miller said she didn’t realize she’d captured the moment until the next day. -
2026-27 NBA camp tests 76ers’ star fit, players’ post-injury form and Duren’s future
As NBA camp nears, Philadelphia must work out roles for LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey; Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant face questions about health and form, while Jalen Duren’s team is unclear.
