NBA
Spurs trounce Timberwolves for 3-2 series lead
Victor Wembanyama posted a stat line of 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs took a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 126-97 victory. Meanwhile, guard Dylan Harper recorded a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
76ers fire president of basketball operations Daryl Morey
The Philadelphia 76ers' managing partner, Josh Harris, announced yesterday that they have dismissed president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, but they’ll retain head coach Nick Nurse.
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and I'm grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons," Harris said. "After speaking with Daryl, we determined that it was time for a fresh start."
Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will be in charge of hiring a new president of basketball ops.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29
The NBA announced that 29-year-old Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed away yesterday at the age of 29. LAPD sources told ABC News that Clarke died from a possible drug overdose and that there was no evidence of foul play.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the Grizzlies wrote in a statement. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Taken in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft, Clarke played seven seasons, all for the Grizzlies. In 309 appearances, he averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dead at 47
Former center Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the history of the National Basketball Association, died yesterday at the age of 47 after a brief battle with brain cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family.
"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," Collins' family said in a statement released through the NBA. "Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months, and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly."
In 2013, Collins revealed to Sports Illustrated that he was gay, making him the first openly gay athlete to play in the Big Four North American sports leagues. During the 2013-14 season, he appeared in 22 games for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 25 points on 24 shot attempts.
Collins had a 13-year career in the NBA, playing for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards. He logged over 14,900 minutes played in 735 games, averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 assists.
NHL
Sabres even series with road win over Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres came back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 and even the series at two games apiece. Buffalo's special teams units were fantastic last night. Not only did they score two goals on four power-play opportunities, but they also killed six of the Habs' seven power-play attempts. Additionally, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who got the start over Alex Lyon, rejected 28 of Montreal's 30 shot attempts, resulting in a .933 save percentage.
Golden Knights go up 3-2 on Ducks with OT win
With a little over four minutes gone in the first overtime period of Game Five, Vegas winger Pavel Dorofeyev batted a deflected shot into the back of the Anaheim Ducks' net for a 3-2 victory as the Golden Knights took a one-game lead over the Ducks in their best-of-seven series. That was the 25-year-old forward's second goal of the evening and his seventh of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas goalie Carter Hart was excellent with 34 saves on 36 Anaheim shot attempts.
Maple Leafs fire head coach Berube
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced that the team has relieved head coach Craig Berube of his duties. This comes after the Leafs finished in last place in the Atlantic Division.
“Craig is a tremendous coach and an even better person,” Chayka said in a statement. “This decision is more reflective of an organizational shift and an opportunity for a fresh start than it is an evaluation of Craig. We are grateful for his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the Maple Leafs organization and wish Craig and his family nothing but the best moving forward.”
Berube was hired by the Maple Leafs in May of 2024. During his two-year stint with Toronto, he accumulated an 84-62-18 record.
MLB
Mariners' Cal Raleigh ends MLB-leading hitless streak
Seattle Mariners catcher and 2025 MLB home run champion Cal Raleigh ended his hitless streak in the top of the seventh inning of yesterday's game with a single to center field. Prior to that, Raleigh was an MLB-worst 0-for-38 in his previous plate appearances, with his last hit coming on April 27th against the Minnesota Twins.
"I was kind of just, like, rolling my eyes because I knew everybody was going to be making a big deal about it," Raleigh laughed. "But yeah, it felt good to barrel one up."
Raleigh had two hits and a walk in four plate appearances yesterday as the Mariners smoked the Houston Astros, 10-2.
Pirates' Paul Skenes loses perfect game but strikes out ten batters
After throwing seven hitless innings, the Colorado Rockies broke up Paul Skenes' no-hit bid when left fielder Mickey Moniak singled in the top of the seventh inning. Though he didn't throw a no-hitter, Skenes struck out ten batters in eight innings as the Pirates downed the Colorado Rockies, 3-1. Following that performance, Skenes’ ERA sits at 1.98, good for seventh in the MLB this season.
Mets number-two prospect A.J. Ewing makes history in MLB debut
On the same day that he was called up to the New York Mets' 40-man roster, outfielder A.J. Ewing - who is the number-two prospect in the team's farm system - went one for two in his MLB debut with a hit and two RBIs, as well as three walks and a stolen base, as the Mets crushed the Detroit Tigers 10-2. With that outing, Ewing became the first MLBer since at least 1900 to record a triple, a stolen base, three walks, and multiple RBIs in his big-league debut.
NFL
NFL finalizes schedule for international games
The National Football League released its full schedule for the nine international games it will hold this year, including the locations, dates, times, and teams participating in these contests.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia
Week One. September 10th at 8:35 p.m. EDT.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Week Three. September 27th at 4:25 p.m. EDT.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Week Four. October 4th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Week Five. October 11th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Week Six. October 18th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Paris, France.
Week Seven. October 25th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Week Nine. November 8th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany.
Week 10. November 15th at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, Mexico.
Week 11. November 22nd at 8:20 p.m. EDT.
Chiefs to host Broncos on MNF season premiere
Just one day after it was announced that the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos would face off in the first Monday Night Football game of the 2026-27 regular season, the league revealed that the Chiefs will be the home team for that matchup, which will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City was 5-4 at Arrowhead last year, while the Broncos were 6-2 in their regular-season road games.
Super Bowl Champion and former All-Pro, Charle Young, dead at 75
Tight end Charle Young, who helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl, passed away yesterday at the age of 75. A three-time Pro Bowler and one-time First-Team All-Pro, Young played 13 seasons in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. In 187 games, he recorded 418 catches for 5,106 yards and 27 touchdowns.
WNBA
Fire defeat Liberty on buzzer-beater for first win since franchise revival
Yesterday, the Portland Fire beat the New York Liberty for their first win as a franchise since re-joining the WNBA as an expansion team. After a missed three-pointer by forward Bridget Carlton, Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker grabbed the rebound and made a put-back layup as time expired for the 98-96 win. With the loss, the Liberty fell to 2-1 on the campaign, while Portland improved to 1-1.
