Sports news summaries — Page 8
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Eagles and Bears set for Monday night game on ESPN at 8:15 ET
Philadelphia visits Chicago on Monday, Sept. 28, for a Week 3 “Monday Night Football” matchup scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Eagles are unbeaten, while the Bears are expected to be without quarterback Caleb Williams because of a hamstring injury. -
Hufanga's last-play interception caps Denver's 30-26 comeback win over the Rams
The Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 on Sunday Night Football after gaining just 67 yards in the first half. Bo Nix's late goal-line run put Denver ahead, and Talanoa Hufanga sealed the win with an interception on the final play. -
Germany lose 1-0 to Greece as Bayern reportedly monitor Marcos Llorente
Germany lost 1-0 to Greece in the Nations League despite dominating the statistics; Dimitris Kourbelis scored after a deflection off Joshua Kimmich. Jürgen Klopp took blame after the defeat, and Germany’s attack failed to find an equalizer. -
Disputed DPI call erases Josh Wallace’s would-be pick in Broncos’ 30-26 win
The Broncos beat the Rams 30-26 after rallying from a 16-point deficit. A disputed defensive pass interference flag on Josh Wallace erased his apparent interception of Bo Nix and gave Denver a new set of downs at the Rams’ 7-yard line; the Broncos scored on the drive. -
Bills stay No. 1 as Broncos, Raiders and Browns rise in AFC rankings
The Big Lead’s 2026 AFC rankings entering NFL Week 4 keep the 3-0 Buffalo Bills at No. 1 and the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs at No. 2. Denver (2-1) moved from fourth to third, Las Vegas (3-0) from ninth to sixth, and Cleveland (2-1) from 14th to ninth after Week 3 wins. -
Broncos erase 16-point deficit, edge Rams 30-26 as Hufanga seals win
Denver rallied from a 16-0 halftime deficit to beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 on Sunday night. Bo Nix scored the go-ahead touchdown with 45 seconds left, and Talanoa Hufanga sealed the win with his second interception of Matthew Stafford. -
Keon Zipperer says Billy Napier wasted Florida talent after Ole Miss rout
Former Florida tight end Keon Zipperer said Billy Napier wasted the Gators’ talent after Jon Sumrall’s team beat No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28. Florida is 4-0 and No. 8 in the AP poll, a top-10 ranking Napier never reached in four seasons. -
Hufanga’s late interception puts Stafford atop NFL pick-six list
Denver linebacker Talanoa Hufanga returned Matthew Stafford’s late fourth-quarter pass for a touchdown, turning the Rams’ three-point lead into a four-point Broncos advantage. The play gave Stafford an NFL-record 33 career pick-sixes, one more than Brett Favre. -
Rhyne Howard made a shoeless layup in Atlanta's playoff win over Washington
Atlanta beat Washington 92-77 in Game 1 of their playoff series after Rhyne Howard lost a shoe on a fourth-quarter drive, was fouled by Cotie McMahon and still made the layup. Angel Reese chest-bumped Howard at the bench; Howard scored a game-high 26 points. -
Match predictor gives India 80% chance against Afghanistan in Asian Games quarterfinal
India begin their Asian Games 2026 title defense against Afghanistan in Monday’s quarterfinal. A match predictor puts India’s win probability at 80%, versus 20% for Afghanistan; Shreyas Iyer captains India, and the toss is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. -
AEW announces death of wrestler PAC, formerly WWE’s Adrian Neville, at 40
All Elite Wrestling announced that PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley and who competed as Adrian Neville in WWE, has died at 40. He wrestled at AEW’s All Out in Chicago, where Andrade El Idolo beat him to retain the National Championship. -
Kiffin cites LSU injuries in criticism of SEC’s nine-game slate; Weeks expected out 4–6 weeks
LSU coach Lane Kiffin cited the team’s injuries in criticizing the SEC’s nine-game slate. Linebacker Whit Weeks fractured his lower right leg, requiring surgery; he is expected to miss four to six weeks, with Nov. 7 against Alabama a possible return target. -
Dak Prescott says Brazilian mosaic looked little like him or Lamar Jackson
Dak Prescott said a giant mosaic of him and Lamar Jackson, unveiled by Brazilian fans before the Cowboys-Ravens game in Rio, did not resemble either quarterback. He called the tribute “cool” and said jersey numbers 4 and 8 made them identifiable. -
Angel Reese's double-double helps Dream win WNBA playoff opener
Angel Reese had 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoff series Sunday. In 30 minutes, she added two steals, an assist and a block, shooting 4-for-15 from the field. -
Packers could face rookie Jalon Daniels after Mayfield thumb injury
Green Bay may face undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback in Week 4 against Tampa Bay after Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Mayfield was likely to miss time; an MRI was due the next day. -
NFL fans give mixed reviews to Mike Tomlin’s NBC studio role
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appeared Sunday on NBC’s “Football Night in America” as a studio analyst, a role he joined this offseason. NFL fans praised the hire and his TV presence, while others criticized his voice and on-air mannerisms. -
Stewart's 34 points power Liberty to 91-75 playoff win over Lynx
Breanna Stewart had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in Sunday's playoff game. ESPN's broadcast showed Olivia Miles foul Stewart with about 8:19 left and appear to engage her; the exchange was unclear. -
Vikings’ 23-16 win in Tampa highlights Price, Addison and Reichard
The Vikings beat Tampa Bay 23-16, with Brian Flores’ defense and Myles Price’s punt-return touchdown key to the win. Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards after Justin Jefferson left following the opening drive; Will Reichard scored 11 points. -
NFL Week 3: Cleveland beats Carolina as Chargers fall and Washington stuns Seattle
Cleveland pressured Bryce Young on roughly 64% of his dropbacks and sacked him three times in its win over Carolina. The Chargers lost to Buffalo despite forcing five turnovers, while Washington beat Seattle even though the Seahawks lost the turnover battle. -
Lamine Yamal says he plays football for joy, not money
In an interview with The Guardian, Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he plays football for enjoyment, not money, and wants to entertain fans by dribbling and creating chances for teammates. He said the crowd's reaction when he gets the ball can make him feel like a superhero. -
AEW announces PAC’s death at 40; wrestler also performed as Neville in WWE
AEW announced Sunday that Benjamin Satterley, who wrestled as PAC in AEW and Neville in WWE, had died at 40; no details about his death were released. The previous night, he challenged Andrade for the AEW National Championship in All Out’s opening match. -
Broncos erase 16-point deficit to tie Rams 16-16 in third quarter
Denver rallied from 16-0 down at halftime to tie the Rams 16-16 by the end of the third quarter, scoring touchdowns through Pat Bryant and Nate Adkins and converting both two-point tries. Zach Allen sacked Matthew Stafford to end the quarter.
