Sports news summaries — Page 88
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Chema Andres says a Real Madrid return is possible, but not on his mind
Brighton midfielder Chema Andres says he is not thinking about a return to Real Madrid after joining the Premier League side, but called a future move an honour and said it remains possible. He also believes Madrid have enough quality in midfield. -
Kimmich says he must help Klopp restore Germany’s identity
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says his role under new coach Jürgen Klopp goes beyond individual performances: he wants to help restore the national team’s identity and return it to a level he says its talent merits. Germany’s results have fallen short since 2018. -
Robertson recalls Everton’s £750,000 bid from January 2014
Andy Robertson says Everton bid £750,000 for him at Dundee United in January 2014, proposing a six-month loan back and a later backup role behind Leighton Baines. Dundee United wanted £1.5 million and sold him to Hull for £2.85 million that summer. -
Rays clinch AL East; Astros lead AL West on tiebreaker
Tampa Bay clinched the AL East and the AL’s top seed with a 6-1 win over the Yankees Tuesday; New York had earned the top wild card with a 2-0 Game 1 win. Houston tied Texas atop the AL West, holding the tiebreaker after beating Seattle 7-0 as the Rangers lost 6-3 to the Mets. -
Indiana Fever’s cheapest playoff seat falls from $308 to $28 in 20 days
With Caitlin Clark back, the Indiana Fever have clinched a third straight playoff berth. TicketData says the cheapest available seat for their first-round home game fell from $308 on Sept. 3 to $28 on Sept. 23, a drop of more than 90%. -
La Canfora predicts Steelers could trade Joey Porter Jr. before deadline
Jason La Canfora predicts the Steelers will trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr., possibly before the midseason deadline, and names the Lions and Bears as potential fits. Porter has missed Pittsburgh’s first two games with back/conditioning issues; extension talks are paused until |? -
Brandin Cooks says 49ers practice-squad move was “kind of a no-brainer”
San Francisco signed receiver Brandin Cooks to its practice squad as it seeks help for a receiving corps hit by Mike Evans’ hip injury; Evans is day-to-day. The 49ers hope Cooks can help Brock Purdy, but his activation for Sunday’s game against Arizona is uncertain. -
After stopping Moses Itauma, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father's presence
A month after stopping Moses Itauma in round nine, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father’s presence. The win made him Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion; Hrgovic says Itauma could be hard to beat if he recovers mentally. -
Mets writer lists Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible free-agent fit
Tyler Antonelle of New York Mets on SI listed Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible Mets free-agent option. In 2026, Bauers has 26 homers, 83 RBIs and an on-base percentage near .400, the NL’s best, but his eight first-base errors lead the league, Antonelle says. -
Greg Bedard criticizes Patriots over Mack Hollins’ revised bonus terms
Patriots receiver Mack Hollins agreed before the 2026 season to raise his bonus thresholds from 30, 40 and 50 catches to 47, 50 and 55, freeing $600,000 in cap space. Analyst Greg Bedard said the team “should be embarrassed” by its handling of him. -
Wirtz rested as Klopp begins Germany tenure against Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany manager against the Netherlands in Thursday’s Nations League opener in Amsterdam. Florian Wirtz is rested; Brajan Gruda withdrew with an abdominal issue, while Leon Goretzka and Angelo Stiller are unavailable. -
Injuries shape Wales’ projected XI for Portugal Nations League opener
Wales are expected to start their Nations League opener against Portugal with Danny Ward in goal and Brennan Johnson up front despite a lengthy injury list. Kick-off is 7:45 p.m. BST Thursday; UK viewers can watch on BBC Two or BBC One Wales. -
Eala’s federation says she’ll play Asian Games regardless of WTA’s China Open ruling
Eala’s federation says she will play the Asian Games regardless of the WTA’s decision on her camp’s request to skip the China Open. Steve Johnson opposed a fine; John Isner urged the WTA to waive the fine and zero-point penalty for missing it without a medical reason. -
Minnesota hosts Indiana Thursday in final regular-season meeting
Minnesota hosts Indiana at Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET for their final regular-season meeting before the playoffs begin Sunday. The game airs nationally on USA Network and streams on DIRECTV; the Lynx have already clinched the No. 1 seed. -
Mavericks open training camp without center Dereck Lively II
The Dallas Mavericks will open training camp without center Dereck Lively II, who has not been cleared while recovering from recurring right-foot problems. He has had no setbacks and is gradually ramping up toward basketball activity, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports. -
Adesanya says UFC should have given Michael Page another fight
Israel Adesanya says the UFC should have offered Michael Page another fight after his contract expired, though he understands why it did not renew the middleweight. Page finished his UFC run 5-1; Adesanya says he needed more time to recapture his Bellator form. -
Deshaun Watson says he wants to pursue an NFL starting role after this season
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he plans to continue his NFL career after this season and hopes to be a starter, saying he has “a lot of football left.” He spoke after helping Cleveland rally for its first win of the year against Tampa Bay in Week 2. -
After Ohtani's return, Dodgers weigh rule that could put Josue De Paula on playoff roster
The Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday and sent top prospect Josue De Paula to Triple-A. De Paula can be recalled in 10 days, around the playoff opener, but normal rules bar him from the postseason roster; an injured-list exception could make him eligible. -
Padres beat Dodgers 5-1 as Ohtani returns from injured list
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with a walk after returning from the 15-day injured list, but the Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Padres and missed a chance to clinch a first-round bye. He struck out in the fourth with two outs and the bases loaded after a review overturned a ball call. -
Louis Saha says Man United erred by passing on Harry Kane in 2023
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says the club made a major mistake by not signing Harry Kane in 2023, calling the £100 million Bayern Munich paid for him a bargain and arguing Kane could have helped United win more trophies. -
Arizona’s 5-3 win over Colorado leaves postseason hopes alive
Arizona beat Colorado 5-3 in Denver, scoring four runs in the first and adding Tim Tawa’s solo homer. The win kept the Diamondbacks’ postseason hopes alive, but San Diego’s victory over the Dodgers left Arizona’s elimination number at two.
