NFL

Seattle opened the 2026 season with a 13-10 win over New England after Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury five plays in. Backup Drew Lock led the Seahawks, whose defense intercepted Drake Maye three times.

The 49ers and Rams will make NFL history in the first regular-season game played in Australia, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

MLB

Shohei Ohtani was placed on the injured list with right knee and biceps injuries. He'll miss at least 15 days. The Dodgers called up prospect Josue De Paula for his MLB debut.

Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. became the franchise's youngest player since Mickey Mantle to hit a grand slam, at 21 years, 99 days old.

Jose Altuve collected his 2,500th career hit, becoming the 102nd player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

TENNIS

Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semifinals after beating Botic van de Zandschulp. Karen Khachanov also advanced after Aleksander Blockx retired.

Elena Rybakina reached the women's semifinals and became the new No. 1-ranked women's player. She'll face Coco Gauff; Aryna Sabalenka meets Jessica Pegula in the other semifinal.

BASKETBALL

Knicks star and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson will host the September 26 season premiere of Saturday Night Live, with KATSEYE as musical guest.

Team USA faces Hungary in the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after narrowly defeating Italy.

HOCKEY

Former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst Barry Melrose has died at 70. He coached the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup and spent 27 years as a broadcaster. Melrose was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023.

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ESPN

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed to a record-setting four-year, $135 million extension as New England prepares to open the NFL season against Seattle.

ESPN

The SEC will meet Thursday to consider LSU’s status in the conference following a court ruling allowing two former NFL training-camp players to play for the Tigers.

CNN

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially re-signed James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract after cap restrictions delayed finalizing the deal.

NBA

LIV Golf and related entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with the league planning to restructure and return to competition in 2027.

ESPN

Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro in an all-American US Open quarterfinal and will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday’s semifinal.

ESPN

Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees lineup for the first time since fracturing his rib May 31 as New York beat Colorado 5-3.

CBS Sports

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski became the first pitcher in the Statcast era to throw 1,000 pitches at 100 mph or faster in a career—and did it in a single season.

The Athletic

The NCAA is establishing standardized timing protocols after a controversial clock decision gave Michigan one final second to beat Western Michigan on a Hail Mary.

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Shohei Ohtani says he is most likely finished pitching for the 2026 season and will focus on hitting for the Dodgers down the stretch.

espn.com

Jesús Luzardo throws his first career complete-game shutout as Philadelphia beats Atlanta 1-0 and keeps the NL East race alive.

reuters.com

Zheng Qinwen stuns Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina eliminates Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff advances as the US Open women’s quarterfinals take shape.

bbc.com

Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots agree to a four-year, $135 million extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.

tsn.ca

Saskatchewan tops Winnipeg in overtime, Edmonton rallies past Calgary and Toronto beats Hamilton during the CFL’s Labour Day rivalry games.

cfl.ca

Kimi Antonelli charges from 19th on the grid to win his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza and extend his Formula 1 championship lead.

formula1.com

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