Sports news summaries — Page 75
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Windhorst expects Cooper Flagg to reach NBA's top five in year two
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst expects Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg to become one of the NBA’s top five players in his second season, saying Flagg’s rookie-year flashes reminded him of LeBron James before James reached that level in year two. -
Match play and team pressure set the Presidents Cup apart from Tour stops
A preview argues match play, team pairings and partisan crowds make the Presidents Cup feel more consequential than a regular PGA Tour week; captains also shape lineups. The 2026 event is scheduled for Sept. 24–27 at Medinah near Chicago. -
Nicklaus cited Presidents Cup's rising profile; Player said it needed no US win
In 2003, as they discussed the Presidents Cup's growth since its 1994 launch, Jack Nicklaus said its focus and TV coverage had risen and it merited billing equal to or stronger than the Ryder Cup; Gary Player said it needed no US win to enhance the event. -
49ers lead seven Super Bowl LXI contenders entering NFL Week 3
San Francisco tops The Big Lead’s Super Bowl contender rankings entering NFL Week 3, with Buffalo second and Kansas City third. Seattle, the Rams, Cincinnati and Baltimore complete the seven; Philadelphia, Jacksonville and Minnesota miss the cut. -
FTD diagnosis leads Darrell Waltrip to pull back further from public life
Darrell Waltrip, 79, is stepping further away from public life after a frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) diagnosis, his family said. They said possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), likely from racing injuries, may also be involved; symptoms are currently minor. -
Netflix to stream Fury-Joshua bout from Cardiff on Dec. 11
Former British heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are scheduled to meet on Dec. 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Netflix will stream the fight exclusively, and a press conference to formally announce it is set for Sept. 30. -
Boston College opens ACC play against 3-0 Virginia Tech
The ACC’s Saturday, Sept. 26, slate lists 10 games involving conference teams, including Boston College’s conference opener against 3-0 Virginia Tech. The preview also highlights Wake Forest-Louisville and Georgia Tech-Stanford; ESPN lists Georgia Tech as favored. -
WVU column calls for fans to revive Morgantown’s night-game atmosphere
Coming off a win over Virginia in Charlotte, West Virginia can reach 4-0 for the first time since 2018 with a victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. An SB Nation column calls on fans to wear gold and make noise; FanDuel lists WVU as a 1.5-point favorite. -
Wake Forest’s defensive front faces Louisville’s prolific offense
Wake Forest’s defense regrouped after a poor start against Miami and held the Hurricanes in check in the second half. Louisville’s offense is next; Wake’s front has impressed, but its defense gives up 235 passing yards per game and has yet to intercept a pass. -
JJ Watt backs Caleb Williams after tearful hamstring-injury exit
Former NFL star JJ Watt defended Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after his tearful, gurney-assisted exit from a game against Minnesota, saying the Grade 1 hamstring strain could have felt much worse in the moment while acknowledging the reaction seemed over the top. -
Prudential Center’s new Devils-game rule bars bags over 4 × 6 × 1.5 inches
At Prudential Center, the Devils will bar bags larger than 4 × 6 × 1.5 inches at games this fall, drawing complaints from some fans. Parenting and medically necessary bags may be exempt from the size limit but must be screened by X-ray before entry. -
South Carolina brings a stronger rushing attack into its Alabama matchup
South Carolina averages 45 points per game under Kendal Briles, with Matt Fuller emerging as a rushing threat. After two games against Kent State and Towson, the Gamecocks scored 34 in a loss to Mississippi State; the preview projects 21–24 points against Alabama. -
Week 3 betting column backs four props in Falcons-Packers game
A Week 3 betting column recommends Bijan Robinson over 0.5 touchdowns, Drake London over 65.5 receiving yards, Matthew Golden over 55.5 receiving yards and Kyle Pitts over 3.5 receptions for Thursday's Falcons-Packers game. Michael Penix Jr. returns as Atlanta's starter. -
Fury-Joshua heavyweight bout set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff, live on Netflix
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet in a heavyweight bout on Dec. 11 at Cardiff’s 78,000-seat Principality Stadium; Netflix will stream it live. The bout was officially announced after months of public debate involving UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn.
