Sports news summaries — Page 91
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Sunderland writers praise attacking shift amid mixed 2026-27 start
Five Sunderland writers see a promising but uneven 2026-27 start: over five league games, the side have created chances and attacked more freely, but lost to Ipswich and played a 5-3 match at Manchester City. They also began the Europa League with a win. -
Former Dodgers writer floats Josue De Paula for first base after Freeman’s deal
Former Dodgers writer Blake Harris proposed moving top prospect Josue De Paula to first base in 2028, after Freddie Freeman’s contract ends in 2027. Freeman has said he may retire at 40 and recently cited missing his youngest daughter as a reason to leave earlier. -
Ionescu’s Flagrant 1 call draws criticism after Atlanta’s 83-65 win
Atlanta beat New York 83-65 on Wednesday, while a foul call late in the first half drew criticism: after Sabrina Ionescu’s arm hit Angel Reese in the face, officials reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 1. Reese made both free throws. -
Texas-Tennessee headlines college football’s Week 4 TV schedule
The Week 4 college football schedule runs Sept. 24–26. No. 1 Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee at noon ET Saturday; No. 4 Ole Miss visits No. 21 Florida at 3:30 p.m., and No. 10 LSU meets No. 23 Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. All three games air on ABC. -
Standig picks Wylie at right guard if Cosmi sits, but lineup is uncertain
Ben Standig’s right-guard pick for Washington if Sam Cosmi sits against Seattle is Wylie, though Standig said he does not know whether the team will go that route. He first said his projected offensive-line plan meant Lucas Patrick would start, then amended his view. -
Angel Reese's pregame shirt honors Teresa Weatherspoon before Atlanta's win
Angel Reese paid tribute to former Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon before Atlanta faced the New York Liberty, wearing a vintage-style T-shirt featuring Weatherspoon. After the Dream's victory, they shared a courtside hug. -
Lynx secure WNBA’s top seed as No. 2 and No. 5 remain undecided
The Minnesota Lynx clinched the WNBA’s No. 1 seed Tuesday despite losing to Indiana, after the Golden State Valkyries fell to the Portland Fire. The No. 1 seed gets home court throughout the playoffs; Thursday’s games decide the No. 2 and No. 5 seeds. -
Norvell says repeated mistakes could cost Florida State players snaps
Florida State coach Mike Norvell said players who keep repeating execution mistakes could lose playing time after the Seminoles fell to 1-2 with a 50-36 loss to Alabama, surrendering a 21-6 lead. He also said the coaching staff shares responsibility. -
Stephanie White calls Fever's first half 'textbook' after 96-77 win
Indiana beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday, bouncing back from Sunday's blowout loss to Washington. Coach Stephanie White told the Fever she was proud and called their first half “textbook”; Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points. -
Javier's season ends with groin strain; Matthews placed on 10-day IL
Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has a Grade 2 right groin strain and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Brice Matthews is on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation; his earliest possible return is the AL Division Series if Houston advances. -
Real Madrid watches Lennart Karl as Bayern considers a new deal
Real Madrid is watching Bayern Munich’s 18-year-old Lennart Karl as Bayern considers extending his contract, according to Sport Bild’s Christian Falk. Karl is signed through 2029; Falk said there is no concrete development with Real yet. -
ESPN's Tim McManus calls Eagles' two-game takeaway drought a 'mirage'
The Eagles have recorded zero takeaways through two games of the 2026 season, but ESPN’s Tim McManus called the start a “mirage,” citing Philadelphia’s sixth-place ranking in opponent turnovers (47) over the past two seasons under coordinator Vic Fangio. -
Arizona's four-run first holds up as Rockies fall 5-3 despite Adams' rebound
Arizona beat Colorado 5-3 after scoring four runs in the first inning. Rockies starter Mason Adams recovered to pitch six innings, allowing four unearned runs on five hits and striking out eight; Ezequiel Tovar homered in the eighth. -
Four Panthers defenders sit out first practice before Browns matchup
Four Panthers defenders—Devin Lloyd (calf), Jaelan Phillips (back), Nick Scott (ribs) and Claudin Cherelus (shoulder)—missed the first practice ahead of their Week 3 game against Cleveland. Jalen Coker was limited by an ankle injury. -
Terrell Owens says Commanders’ staff failed Jayden Daniels after elbow injury
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow just before halftime of Washington’s 37-20 loss to Dallas. Former NFL receiver Terrell Owens said the Commanders’ training staff “failed him,” while noting he did not know what offseason rehabilitation Daniels had completed. -
Lakers projected for 45-37, sixth in West after LeBron’s departure
ESPN projects the Los Angeles Lakers to finish 45-37 and sixth in the West, down from 53 wins last season. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said LeBron James’ departure leaves Luka Doncic the challenge of leading a heavily reshaped team to a top-six finish. -
Brandon Aubrey tops the 2026 Week 3 fantasy kicker rankings
The Sporting News ranks Brandon Aubrey first in its 2026 Week 3 fantasy kicker list, ahead of Ka’imi Fairbairn and Evan McPherson. It names Trey Smack a sleeper against Atlanta and Cameron Dicker a sit candidate after he scored four fantasy points in two games. -
Seahawks lead 2026 Week 3 fantasy football D/ST rankings
The Seahawks rank first among fantasy D/ST options for Week 3 of the 2026 season, ahead of Kansas City and Minnesota. The Sporting News picks Carolina, facing Cleveland, as its sleeper after a 22-point fantasy performance, and labels Pittsburgh a bust against Cincinnati. -
Jadeveon Clowney misses Texans practice with a knee bone bruise
Jadeveon Clowney missed the Houston Texans' Wednesday practice with a knee bone bruise, KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson reported. After sitting out Week 2 against Cincinnati, he could miss a second straight game; two practices remain this week for him to show progress. -
Macdonald apologizes after saying Payton planned to accuse Seattle of cheating in 2024
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said he apologized to Broncos coach Sean Payton after leaked remarks in which he said Payton planned to accuse Seattle of cheating in 2024. Macdonald said Seattle used about 100 fan-posted Broncos camp plays to scout Denver. -
Trey McBride tops Week 3 fantasy tight end rankings
The Sporting News ranks Trey McBride first among fantasy tight ends for Week 3 of the 2026 season, followed by Dalton Kincaid and Brock Bowers. It names Kyle Pitts and Oronde Gadsden II as sleepers, and flags Hunter Henry and Mark Andrews as bust candidates. -
Reports say Will Levis has joined the Jets’ practice squad
Former Titans quarterback Will Levis has signed with the New York Jets’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. The Jets are releasing Bailey Zappe from the squad in a corresponding move, The Athletic reported; Tennessee released Levis on Aug. 30. -
Broncos list Dobbins limited with hip injury amid conflicting reports
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins left the Week 2 game against Jacksonville with what coach Sean Payton called a hamstring injury. Reporter Mike Klis later said it was leg cramps; Denver's first Week 3 practice report listed Dobbins limited with a hip injury. -
Ceddanne Rafaela’s third-inning exit puts Jarren Duran in center
Jarren Duran took over in center after Ceddanne Rafaela exited Boston’s game against Cleveland in the third inning Wednesday. Manager Chad Tracy said Rafaela felt leg cramping after returning from a 17-game quad-injury absence; the postseason starts in six days.
