Sports news summaries — Page 99
Essential facts and source links for recent sports stories.
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Schauffele welcomes Trump’s expected visit to the Presidents Cup at Medinah
Xander Schauffele welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected Presidents Cup appearance at Medinah this weekend, calling it “awesome” that Trump loves golf and supports the U.S. team. He said sport can bring people together across political differences. -
Aaron Judge aims for wild-card return as Yankees plan without him
Aaron Judge says he intends to be ready for the Yankees' wild-card opener against Boston next Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone, however, said New York is planning without him and that he will miss the regular season after a moderate right-calf strain. -
Sam Darnold returns to Seahawks practice, but Week 3 status remains uncertain
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, his first workout since a Week 1 glute injury. Whether he plays in Week 3 may depend on how cautiously the Seahawks manage his return. Drew Lock has helped Seattle weather his absence. -
Harbaugh keeps quarterback trades in play as Giants seek Dart replacement
After Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, the Giants plan to add a quarterback, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, leaving a trade among the options. Harbaugh prefers a veteran; Yahoo Sports' analysis says the thin trade pool makes a free-agent signing more likely. -
Analysis links Real Madrid’s lower possession when ahead to passive play
SB Nation says Real Madrid’s possession drops from 58% to 49.8% when ahead, while long passes rise from 15.43 to 19.4. The analysis argues that sitting deeper gives opponents more chances to attack and increases Madrid’s possession losses. -
Seahawks aim to settle Sam Darnold’s Week 3 status by weekend
Sam Darnold, out with a glute injury since Seattle’s Sept. 9 opener, returns to practice Wednesday on a reduced workload. Macdonald said Seattle hopes to decide by the weekend whether Darnold or Drew Lock plays against Washington in Week 3, depending on Darnold’s readiness. -
Orlando's 2026-27 starter forecast includes Suggs, Bane and Banchero
Orlando Magic On SI projects Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. as its 2026-27 starters ahead of camp. Nikola Vucevic has returned and is expected to be the backup center; Orlando has a new head coach. -
Ryan George, 19, dies in reported fall near Yosemite waterfall
Ryan George, 19, a wrestler at Santa Rosa Junior College, died in an accident at Yosemite National Park over the weekend, his team said. The Press Democrat reported he fell while hiking with friends near Illilouette Falls on Sunday; what led to the fall is unknown. -
White Sox can clinch playoff berth with win and Rangers loss
Chicago visits Kansas City with a playoff berth within reach: a White Sox win and a Texas Rangers loss would clinch it. The Sox are also one game behind Cleveland in the AL Central; Bryan Hudson is set to open before Erick Fedde handles most of the innings. -
Koivun tells mentor Justin Thomas he expects nerves to ease after first tee shot
Presidents Cup rookie Jackson Koivun told mentor Justin Thomas he expects to feel nervous on the first tee but believes he will settle once he hits his opening shot. The 21-year-old is set to make his U.S. team debut at Medinah Country Club this week. -
At Barcelona, Lamine Yamal is working to sharpen his free-kicks and finishing
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal told France Football he is practicing free-kicks and working on his finishing as he seeks to improve across his game and help the club win more titles. He has eight goals and six assists in eight games this season. -
Payton says three Broncos backs can handle most of the carries
Sean Payton said Jonah Coleman, J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey can each handle most of Denver's carries. Harvey was out and Dobbins couldn't finish the win over Jacksonville after getting nicked up; Coleman took much of the late workload and helped close out the game. -
Norma Dumont says personal grudge will fuel Sept. 26 fight with Ailin Perez
Norma Dumont says her personal animosity with Ailin Perez will fuel their Sept. 26 bantamweight bout on UFC Vegas 121’s preliminary card. She expects to stop Perez before the final round and hopes a win will help earn her a shot at the division title. -
Costas says Hall hasn't allowed joint Frick Award ballot for Krukow and Kuiper
Bob Costas said the Baseball Hall of Fame has not allowed Ford C. Frick Award voters to consider Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper together, though the group almost unanimously wants to vote on the pair. Any joint selection would have to wait until 2028. -
Bills and Chargers list 11 players as not practicing before Week 3 game
The Bills and Chargers posted Wednesday injury reports ahead of their Week 3 game Sunday in Buffalo. Buffalo listed Keon Coleman, T.J. Sanders and Ed Oliver as not practicing; Los Angeles listed eight players, including Charlie Kolar, Derwin James and Khalil Mack. -
Atlanta Dream can clinch first-round home-court advantage against Liberty
Atlanta faces New York at Barclays Center in Wednesday’s WNBA regular-season finale after beating the Liberty 95-84 on Monday. The 29-14 Dream can clinch first-round home-court advantage with a win; tipoff is 8 p.m. ET on MyNetworkTV, with a Fubo stream. -
Kansas State’s ends record five sacks as interior line falters vs. Tulane
Against Tulane, Kansas State’s defensive ends posted 7.5 tackles for loss and five sacks, while the interior line struggled to stop the run. The review gave the ends and safeties an A but graded the interior line C−, citing missed tackles and gaps Tulane exploited. -
Yeater's 50th-minute goal gives Bedford 1-0 win over Goffstown
Bedford defeated previously unbeaten Goffstown 1-0 in NHIAA Division I girls soccer Tuesday, giving Goffstown its first loss and moving Bedford to 8-1. Lilah Yeater scored in the 50th minute, and Danielle Winning made five saves for the shutout. -
Dykes says 2-1 TCU must improve before Big 12 opener at UCF
TCU coach Sonny Dykes says the 2-1 Frogs are disappointed not to be 3-0 and still far from the level they need as they open Big 12 play Saturday at UCF. UCF ran for 304 yards in a 44-30 win over Georgia State; Duke Watson had 177 yards and two touchdowns. -
Otega Oweh tops Thunder’s two-way players in race for open roster spot
An Oklahoma City Thunder ranking names Otega Oweh the likeliest of its three two-way players to earn a standard contract, ahead of Brooks Barnhizer and Josh Dix. The team has 14 active-roster players and one spot open for the coming season. -
Fernando Mendoza starts US Bank-backed series to teach Gen Z about finance
Fernando Mendoza is starting “Finance with Fernando,” a US Bank-backed series intended to give Gen Z a practical guide to personal finance. Subscribers can learn about 401(k) contributions and may get LinkedIn recommendations from Mendoza, which he calls the “ultimate prize.” -
Guerrero says he feels bad about 2026 after $500 million contract remarks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sought to clarify comments about his $500 million contract, saying he believes players are paid for past performance. He said he felt bad about his 2026 season and not helping Toronto reach the postseason, but did not regret the comments. -
Tony Pollard sees NFL playmaking potential in Titans rookie Nick Singleton
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard says rookie Nick Singleton has the tools to become an NFL playmaker and is mentoring him through the adjustment. Singleton had 10 rushing yards on four touches in his regular-season debut against Philadelphia. -
Alabama writer predicts decisive win over South Carolina after close games
Before Saturday’s home game against South Carolina, Alabama writer Hunter De Siver predicts the Crimson Tide will start fast and win decisively; Alabama has beaten the Gamecocks by a combined nine points in their past two meetings. -
Dart's 2026 season reportedly over as NFL injury list grows for Week 3
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is reportedly set for knee surgery, and his 2026 season is reportedly over. Bears QB Caleb Williams is week-to-week with a hamstring injury; Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has a dislocated elbow and no return timeline.
