Sports news summaries — Page 78
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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No. 13 Penn State opens Big Ten play against Wisconsin at home
No. 13 Penn State (3-0) hosts Wisconsin (2-1) at Beaver Stadium at 5 p.m. in its Big Ten opener, with the game on Peacock. Receiver Koby Howard will miss an extended period with an injury, while Wisconsin running back Abu Sama III is expected back Saturday. -
At 17, Shin Ohashi wins Asian Games gold with 200m breaststroke world record
Japan’s Shin Ohashi, 17, won Asian Games gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke on Thursday in 2:04.83, becoming the first man to break 2:05 and lowering China’s Qin Haiyang’s world record of 2:05.48, set at the 2023 World Championships. -
Kanter Freedom challenges Durant over WNBA's transgender eligibility debate
Enes Kanter Freedom criticized Kevin Durant after he said he cared about WNBA basketball, not the “noise.” Kanter said the transgender-athlete debate concerned protecting women, not politics, and urged the league to limit eligibility to biological women. -
Amon-Ra St. Brown leads The Big Lead’s Week 3 fantasy wide receiver rankings
Amon-Ra St. Brown tops The Big Lead’s Week 3 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, with CeeDee Lamb second and Chris Olave third. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is fourth; Davante Adams ranks 12th after posting 195 receiving yards in Week 2. St. Brown’s Lions host the Jets in Week 3. -
Padres lead NL wild-card race as Cubs and Phillies stay tied
Entering Thursday, San Diego led the NL wild-card race by one game; the Cubs and Phillies were tied behind, and Arizona was three games back. Chicago held second on a tiebreaker. Thursday’s results shape the order; the top wild card hosts a best-of-three series starting Sept. 29. -
Liverpool’s Wirtz faces scrutiny after one assist in five Premier League games
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has one assist in five Premier League games this season, and the team has two wins and sits sixth. The article says the $156 million signing must make a more regular impact, but it is too early to write him off. -
Marvin Harrison Jr. points to several factors behind his low output
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. says his low output reflects several factors, not one person’s failure. He has one catch through two games of the 2026-27 NFL season; in a Week 2 loss to Seattle, he was targeted four times. -
Michael Pirotton sees low profile as possible edge against Johnny Fisher
Michael Pirotton says he is expected to lose this weekend’s heavyweight main event against Johnny Fisher, but believes his low profile could work in his favor. He says Fisher will face most of the pressure and that he is ready for whatever his opponent brings. -
Cleveland can clinch playoff berth Thursday; White Sox are one game back
After Boston's 1-0 win Wednesday, Cleveland can clinch a postseason berth with a victory over the Red Sox at Fenway on Thursday; Texas' loss put the Guardians in position. They have four regular-season games left and lead the White Sox by one in the AL Central. -
Bills fans' Week 3 rooting guide puts a Chargers win first
A Week 3 rooting guide for Buffalo Bills fans puts a win over the Chargers first: Buffalo could reach 3-0 on Sunday. It also backs Jacksonville, Detroit and Kansas City over the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins, with other choices shaped by tiebreakers and draft position. -
Five-star OL Antijuan Wilkes Jr. expected for second Michigan visit
Five-star 2028 offensive lineman Antijuan Wilkes Jr. is expected to attend Michigan’s Saturday game against Iowa, making his second Wolverines visit in three weekends, On3 reports. The Cass Tech recruit is ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 1 in Michigan. -
Los Angeles Queens win inaugural WPBL title with 3-2 series victory
The Los Angeles Queens won the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League title, taking the series 3-2 over the San Francisco Firebells. After falling behind 2-0, San Francisco forced a deciding game, but Ayami Sato held the Firebells to five hits over seven innings. -
Giants face offensive changes after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury
Jaxson Dart’s PCL and meniscus injuries against the Rams will end his season and require surgery. The Giants turn to Jameis Winston, whose lack of Dart’s mobility may force changes to an offense built around a quarterback who could run as well as pass. -
Tyler Shough’s fourth-quarter play makes a Saints QB future look plausible
The Saints are 1-1 after Tyler Shough helped secure a 24-17 comeback win over Baltimore, following a 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. In fourth quarters, he is 24-of-31 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions; the analysis sees promise beyond late rallies. -
Cardinals writer would non-tender Gorman; $40.6m projected if O’Brien qualifies
An SB Nation writer would tender eight of the Cardinals’ nine arbitration-eligible players, plus Riley O’Brien if he qualifies for Super Two, while non-tendering Nolan Gorman. In that case, the tenders are estimated to add $40.6 million next season. -
Falcons’ Packers test could boost hopes or leave them 0-3
Atlanta visits Green Bay on Thursday with Michael Penix Jr. set for his season debut. A win could restore confidence and, with favorable results, tie the Falcons with NFC South leaders by record; a loss would drop them to 0-3 before Monday’s Saints game. -
Steelers’ line reshuffle questioned after 20-3 loss to Patriots
A SB Nation analysis argues Pittsburgh’s offensive-line reshuffle has weakened the unit: Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu moved from right to left, while Spencer Anderson allowed seven pressures at right guard in a 20-3 loss to New England, which sacked Aaron Rodgers four times. -
Bradfield sets Norfolk steals record while awaiting an Orioles debut
Enrique Bradfield Jr. remains in Triple-A after 88 games with Norfolk in 2026, batting .263/.344/.363 without an MLB debut. His 36 steals set a Norfolk single-season record, but his ability to hit major-league pitching remains unresolved ahead of a possible 2027 debut. -
LSU draft projection places Sam Leavitt in fifth round after two poor games
After LSU's loss to Ole Miss, an updated draft-stock projection puts OT Jordan Seaton and TE Trey'Dez Green in the first round, while QB Sam Leavitt drops from Day 2 to Round 5 after two poor performances. S Dashawn Spears is out for the season. -
Chiefs top Week 3 survivor picks, with Packers value and two traps flagged
For Week 3 NFL survivor pools, SB Nation’s guide names Kansas City (-11.5 over Miami) the safest choice and Green Bay (-5.5 over Atlanta) the value pick. It flags Buffalo and Seattle as traps despite expecting both to win; the writer says personal picks will be updated Sunday. -
Denver must contain Stafford and sharpen its offense to beat the Rams
The preview says Denver must slow Matthew Stafford, stay committed to the run and improve on third down and in the red zone to beat the Rams Sunday night. The Broncos have converted 6 of 23 third downs and 3 of 7 red-zone trips this season. -
Big Lead forecasts 10-3 Falcons win over Packers in Week 3
The Big Lead predicts Atlanta will beat Green Bay 10-3 Thursday after a scoreless first half, with Michael Penix Jr. throwing a late touchdown to Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Falcons recovering a Jordan Love fumble. It also forecasts a tough night for Bijan Robinson. -
A long-shot AL tiebreaker could keep Boston from facing the Yankees
The Red Sox could avoid a Yankees Wild Card matchup only if a three-way 85-77 tie forms: Cleveland must beat Boston today, Boston lose out and Chicago win out. Chicago would take the AL Central, while Cleveland’s interdivision tiebreaker would leave Boston sixth. -
Gausman’s shoulder uncertainty and Boston doubleheader complicate Cubs’ playoff bid
Kevin Gausman left Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Miami with left-shoulder discomfort; his next start is uncertain. The Cubs missed a second straight chance to clinch, and their Boston series opens Friday with a split doubleheader because of a severe-weather threat. -
Russillo calls Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Colts sideline actions ‘performative’
Former ESPN personality Ryen Russillo called Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s sideline activity “performative,” questioning what she writes in her notes. Commenters pushed back, praising her attention to detail and involvement with the team.
