Sports news summaries — Page 80
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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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. -
Jamaal Williams pursues an NFL comeback as Lions stick with current backs
Former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is seeking an NFL comeback after being out of the league in 2025 and contacted coach Dan Campbell about rejoining Detroit. Campbell told him the team is sticking with its current backs for now. -
Schauffele wants rookie Koivun laughing and settled before Presidents Cup
Xander Schauffele says he is trying to make 21-year-old Jackson Koivun laugh and feel at ease before the rookie’s Team USA debut at the Presidents Cup. Koivun won the 3M Open in his third pro start and is set to open alongside Justin Thomas on Thursday. -
Harry Kane wants his legacy to reflect character and teamwork
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane says he wants to be remembered for putting the team first and respecting teammates, as well as for his football. In an interview with the Telegraph, he said he has worked hard without showing off and wants to keep doing so. -
Andy Pages returns to Dodgers as prosecutors list a pitch he faced in Clase gambling case
Andy Pages returned to the Dodgers Tuesday after more than a month out recovering from surgery on a fractured left hand. Prosecutors list a 2025 pitch he faced as the latest of 18 pitches in the gambling case involving Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase; Pages is not accused. -
Cowherd sees Caleb Williams’ emotional injury reaction as a plus for Bears
Colin Cowherd defended Caleb Williams’ emotional reaction as he was carted off after a hamstring injury later deemed minor, citing the pressure he carries. Danny Parkins said Williams’ emotion can fuel creativity; he could play Monday against Philadelphia. -
Final WNBA games will decide four remaining playoff seeds
Four WNBA playoff seeds are settled after Wednesday: Minnesota has No. 1, Atlanta No. 4, Dallas No. 7 and New York No. 8. The final regular-season games will determine Nos. 2, 3, 5 and 6, contested by Golden State, Las Vegas, Indiana and Washington. -
Shakira Austin's all-around gains strengthen her Most Improved case
Shakira Austin is making a Most Improved Player case for Washington, averaging 17.0 points and 9.4 rebounds in the regular season's final days; WNBA figures show those averages up 37.1% and 46.9%, while her usage rate fell from 28.3% to 26.0%. -
Reigns and Penta headline WWE Raw’s biggest Netflix audience since April
Tudum reported that WWE Raw drew 3.1 million global views on Netflix on Sept. 14, its biggest total since April. The Mexico City show featured Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against hometown wrestler Penta. -
Joe Brady shifts Bills toward more early-down passes for Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady has shifted toward passing on early downs, with throws on more than 55% of first- and second-down plays through two games. Josh Allen has led an offense that scored 77 points against Houston and Detroit to open the 2026 season. -
Barcelona reportedly plan no January signings unless circumstances change
Barcelona currently have no intention of signing players in January, Marca reports, and would reconsider only if a serious injury, sale or other highly unexpected situation arises. The report says Hansi Flick and Deco are satisfied with the first-team squad. -
Ben Rice’s 40th and 41st homers power Yankees past Rays, 9-2
Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs Wednesday against Tampa Bay, powering the Yankees to a 9-2 win. He is the third Yankee to hit at least 40 homers within his first three major-league seasons; New York will meet Boston in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. -
Nancy Hogshead's WNBA eligibility petition draws over 21,000 sign-ups
Three-time Olympic swimming champion Nancy Hogshead has launched a Change.org petition asking the WNBA to define “woman” as a biological female, saying clear eligibility rules are needed for fair competition. It drew more than 21,000 sign-ups in just over a week. -
Astros-Rangers race could produce MLB’s first losing-record playoff team
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are battling for the AL West title, and the winner could reach the MLB playoffs with a losing record, as division winners get playoff berths. No losing-record team has qualified; the worst playoff record was the 2005 Padres’ 82-80. -
Kentucky meets South Alabama after 31-21 win over No. 9 Texas A&M
Kentucky hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field in Lexington on Sept. 26, with kickoff at 12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The 2-1 Wildcats are coming off a 31-21 win over No. 9 Texas A&M; FanDuel lists them as 20.5-point favorites over the 2-1 Jaguars. -
Penguins’ data suggest Kindel’s line slot matters less than power-play role
A review of 2025-26 NHL even-strength ice time found Pittsburgh’s second and third forward trios averaged 13:43 and 12:18 per game. The writer says Ben Kindel’s development may depend more on power-play chances than whether he is listed on the third line. -
Dolphins’ 0-2 start tests Sieler’s patience as Robinson returns to practice
Miami’s loss at San Francisco left the Dolphins 0-2. Asked about the rebuild, Zach Sieler replied, “I have two kids, man. I’m doing all right.” Chop Robinson returned to practice Wednesday, advancing through concussion protocol; Caleb Douglas was sidelined. -
Trump expected at Tennessee-Texas game as stadium security tightens
University of Tennessee police say President Donald Trump is expected at Saturday’s Texas-Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium. Gates open at 9 a.m. ET, and fans are urged to arrive early amid enhanced screening and longer waits near kickoff. -
Till and Romero set to headline BKFC 94 in Manchester on Sept. 26
Former UFC contenders Darren Till and Yoel Romero are scheduled to headline BKFC 94 on Sept. 26 at Manchester’s AO Arena. Till is reportedly entering the bout with an unrepaired torn ACL, while published listings disagree on the fight’s weight limit. -
Peyton Manning will back nephew Arch against alma mater Tennessee
Peyton Manning says he’ll pull for nephew Arch when No. 1 Texas visits his alma mater, No. 14 Tennessee, on Saturday, despite his loyalty to the Volunteers. His father, Archie, made the same choice for Peyton when Tennessee played Ole Miss in 1996. -
Yankees’ $2.6 billion Apollo financing spotlights MLB’s equity-cap change
The Yankees announced a $2.6 billion Apollo financing agreement combining credit and equity; the Steinbrenner family retains control. It also highlights MLB’s recent loosening of the former 15% private-equity ownership cap, now closer to the NBA’s 20% limit. -
Jay Bilas recalls Chris Spatola’s selflessness after his death
Jay Bilas remembered Chris Spatola as a selfless friend and devoted father after Spatola died suddenly Monday. Bilas told WRAL that Spatola had exceptional character; Spatola and Jamie, daughter of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, had three children. -
Rhyne Howard ties WNBA steals mark as Atlanta beats Liberty 83-65
Meghan L. Hall reported on X that Rhyne Howard tied the WNBA single-season record with 100 steals as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 83-65 on Wednesday. The win clinched Atlanta the fourth playoff seed; its first-round opponent remains undetermined. -
Reports point to season-ending surgery for Giants QB Jaxson Dart
Reports linked in SB Nation’s Giants roundup say quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery, with a six-month recovery. Coverage discusses Jameis Winston as his replacement and says the offense may change because he lacks Dart’s running ability. -
Maryland's ground game falters in 35-26 loss as run-blocking draws focus
Maryland rushed for 64 yards, including 48 by its running backs, in Saturday’s 35-26 loss to Virginia Tech. Coach Mike Locksley said Tuesday the offense must improve its run blocking; Iverson Howard and Harry Dalton III averaged 2.8 yards per carry. -
Kentucky commit Tristin Hughes expected to visit Louisville Saturday
Four-star safety Tristin Hughes, who committed to Kentucky in April after decommitting from Syracuse, is expected to visit Louisville from Saturday to Monday, Rivals' Allen Trieu reports. Hughes is also expected to visit Michigan in October.
