Aaron Donald Says He’ll Return Monday—981 Days After His Last NFL Game
Aaron Donald says he plans to play against the Giants on Monday night, putting the three-time Defensive Player of the Year on track for his first NFL appearance in 981 days—and giving the Rams an immediate answer after Myles Garrett landed on injured…
Up to 70 Troopers, a Helicopter and a Command Center Await Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return
Lane Kiffin’s first game back at Ole Miss as LSU coach will bring Mississippi’s largest college-football law-enforcement deployment, including up to 70 state officers, a helicopter and a mobile command center.
Alex Ovechkin Joined a Putin-Party Ad—Then Said He Wants ‘Peace and Love’
The NHL’s career goals leader said he did not hesitate to appear in a United Russia campaign video, drawing scrutiny days before Russia’s parliamentary election.
Travis Kelce Was Named as a Ponzi-Scheme Victim—The Fraud Took In $35 Million
A federal judge sentenced Swiftarc Capital founder Siddharth Jawahar to 11 years after a scheme that took in more than $35 million. Prosecutors named Chiefs star Travis Kelce among 64 victims, but did not disclose his loss.
Aaron Judge Left His Seventh Game Back—With Just 10 Regular-Season Games Left
Aaron Judge exited Wednesday’s game with lower-right-leg tightness only seven games after returning from a 99-day rib-injury absence, creating a new postseason concern for the Yankees.
Threaten an Athlete Over a Bet? Five Major Leagues Want a Lifetime Gambling Ban
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS joined their players’ associations in asking regulators across 35 states and Washington, D.C., to permanently revoke legal wagering privileges from verified abusers.
Connor Bedard Became Blackhawks Captain at 21—His Return Isn’t Expected Until November
Chicago made Connor Bedard the second-youngest captain in Blackhawks history while its 21-year-old franchise star continues recovering from left-shoulder surgery.
Kenneth Walker Ran for 173 Yards in His Chiefs Debut—Mahomes Returned in a 31–10 Rout
Kenneth Walker III piled up 191 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, while Patrick Mahomes scored three times in his first game back from ACL and LCL tears.
Bears Won 59–37—The Highest-Scoring NFL Season Opener Ever
Chicago and Carolina combined for 96 points as Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns, D’Andre Swift ran for three and the Bears turned a 31–31 tie into a rout.
USA Was Down 14—Then Stormed Back 97–79 for a Fifth Straight World Cup
France built a 14-point lead in Berlin, but the U.S. women answered with a 30–12 third quarter and won 97–79—claiming a fifth consecutive World Cup and their 12th overall.
Rams Star Myles Garrett Reportedly Headed for Knee Surgery and Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett is reportedly headed for arthroscopic knee surgery and injured reserve after weeks of knee trouble and a difficult season debut.
Texas Entered the Fourth Quarter Down 23–3—Then Beat No. 1 Ohio State 24–23
No. 4 Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, and Hollywood Smothers crossed the goal line with 25 seconds left to complete a record comeback against top-ranked Ohio State.