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This is the full Taproom Sports archive in date order, newest at the top. Every injury update, game recap, trade reaction and playoff-race argument that has run here, with the day it published next to it. The homepage carries what is trending right now; this page is the whole run of it. Opinion only, no picks, no odds.
Who plays Thursday night football this week
The NFL's Week 9 schedule led with Sunday's Bengals-Falcons game in Madrid, not a Thursday matchup, as Dallas also fell to Arizona in overtime.
Robert Kraft recovering from back surgery, misses Gronk HOF
Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery and will miss Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction Saturday and Sunday's Packers game.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
Ronaldo retired from international soccer in an Instagram video, ending a 23-year run as Portugal's record scorer and caps leader.
Jacoby Brissett trade sends him to the Ravens
The Cardinals are finalizing a trade that sends quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens, who could start him as soon as Week 10.
Nikola Jokić trade talk grows amid Nuggets struggles
An NBA executive told The Ringer that all 29 other teams should be plotting ways to land Nikola Jokić as the Nuggets stumble to a 3-3 start.
Heisman odds put Darian Mensah on top entering Week 10
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has overtaken Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith as the Heisman betting favorite entering Week 10, per DraftKings.
Jaylen Watson needs season-ending shoulder surgery
Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the season after aggravating a shoulder injury he first dislocated in Week 3, coach Sean McVay said.
Sam Darnold quad injury has Seahawks turning to Lock
Sam Darnold will sit out Sunday against Arizona with a quad injury he suffered in Monday's loss to Chicago, as Drew Lock takes over at quarterback.
Jacoby Brissett trade buzz grows after Cardinals demotion
Jacoby Brissett was demoted to third string by the Cardinals this week, and NFL insiders say the Ravens could pursue a trade for him with Lamar Jackson out.
Kristaps Porzingis not getting paid by Warriors
The Warriors are withholding Porzingis' $20 million salary over his absence, even as both sides keep eyeing a trade before the February deadline.
Lamar Jackson season status unclear after thumb injury
Lamar Jackson's season outlook is uncertain after a thumb injury that will require surgery and at least a four-game stint on injured reserve.
Javon Kinlaw out for season after knee surgery
Javon Kinlaw is out for the season after knee surgery, the second Commanders defensive line starter lost in a week, ESPN reports.
Utah suspends Jamal Wallace amid rape investigation, arrest documents show
The Utah defensive lineman is under investigation for alleged rape and forcible sodomy and faces five misdemeanor counts tied to sharing videos of the encounter, according to arrest documents.
Mike Locksley fired as Maryland coach after 12th straight Big Ten loss
Maryland dismissed Mike Locksley on Wednesday after a 37-30 homecoming loss to Rutgers extended the Terrapins' Big Ten losing streak to 12 games and buried his 2-5 season.
Kings secure long-awaited first win, lose Quinton Byfield to upper-body injury
Los Angeles beat Washington 5-2 for its first win of the season, but a first-period injury to Quinton Byfield overshadowed the result.
Stars beat Bruins 3-2 in overtime as Mikko Rantanen completes hat trick
Mikko Rantanen scored twice in regulation and won it in overtime, lifting the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins and ending Boston's five-game winning streak.
Blake Griffin warns Clippers face an uphill battle after Kawhi Leonard's cap punishment
Blake Griffin, a former Clippers star, says the team faces a tough road after a salary cap punishment tied to Kawhi Leonard, per Fox News.
Kon Knueppel, Coby White out for Hornets' season opener
Charlotte opens its season Wednesday at Brooklyn without Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams, all nursing injuries from the offseason and training camp.
Steelers bring back veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling amid receiver injury woes
Pittsburgh signed Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad Tuesday after Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson landed on injured reserve ahead of the Paris trip to face the Saints.
Terry McLaurin has a torn patellar tendon, out for the season
Washington receiver Terry McLaurin has a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and is out for the rest of the season after Monday's loss at San Francisco.
Why Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt is trending: Allegri under fire before Champions League clash
Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt is trending because Massimiliano Allegri's slumping side faces Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League after a run of five losses in eight games.
Why NBA League Pass is trending: sportsbooks are tying it to NFL bets
Searches for NBA League Pass are spiking because sportsbooks are bundling three free months of it into sign up offers for Sunday night's Cowboys-Packers game.
Giants cut linebacker Jihad Ward after two games back in New York
The Giants released linebacker Jihad Ward on Tuesday after two games in his third stint with the team, less than a month after signing him to replace the injured Brian Burns.
NFL readies for Steelers-Saints in Paris amid civil unrest, security concerns
Authorities in Paris are weighing curfews over civil unrest just days before the Steelers play the Saints at Stade de France, and the NFL says its buildup is still on schedule.
Tank Dell set to play Sunday in first game since 2024 knee injury
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says Tank Dell will play Sunday against the Giants, his first game since a torn-ligament, dislocated-kneecap injury in December 2024.
BYU beats Notre Dame 28-24 as Bachmeier's late TD pass seals it in Provo
No. 8 BYU held off No. 2 Notre Dame late to win 28-24 in Provo, with Bear Bachmeier's go-ahead touchdown pass standing up after a goal-line stop.
Florida upsets No. 7 Texas 27-24 as Tramell Jones Jr. shines in first start
Backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. threw two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre as Florida rallied past No. 7 Texas 27-24 in Austin.
Washington QB Williams exits game, set for X-rays on side/ribs
Demond Williams Jr left Friday's 41-24 loss to Iowa in the first half, and Washington does not expect a clearer picture on his side and ribs until Monday.
BYU beats Iowa State 24-10 as Bear Bachmeier piles up 329 yards
No. 8 BYU improved to 5-0 behind Bear Bachmeier's career night, holding Iowa State to a season-worst 200 total yards in a 24-10 win.
Utah football vs Kansas kickoff moved up to 6 p.m. for weather
Utah's football game against Kansas in Salt Lake City was pushed from 8:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time because of inclement weather in the forecast.
Chelsea team news: Caicedo, James, Palmer and Joao Pedro ready for Bournemouth
Xabi Alonso says five players are back from injury for Chelsea's Premier League match against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, though winger Jamie Gittens will miss weeks.
Washington State vs Utah State: Kirby Moore takes over play-calling for Cougars
Washington State and Utah State both enter Friday night at 1-4, each trying to fix an offense that ranks near the bottom of the country.
Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with leg injury vs Capitals
The Rangers goalie needed help leaving the ice after jamming his right leg into the post during a Friday night game at Washington.
Jeremiyah Love trending well to play Sunday despite ankle reinjury
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says the rookie running back is trending toward playing against Detroit after aggravating his ankle in last week's loss to the Giants.
Malaga vs Espanyol: how to watch today's La Liga match
Malaga hosts Espanyol on Friday at La Rosaleda in a La Liga match that has not been played yet, with Espanyol trying to end a two-game skid.
Mike Ditka dies at age 86, Hall of Fame Bears coach and tight end
The Hall of Fame tight end who coached the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl title has died, his family announced Friday.
Buccaneers beat Cowboys 24-16 as Bucky Irving, Jalon Daniels carry Tampa Bay
Bucky Irving ran for 165 yards and rookie Jalon Daniels threw for 189 as Tampa Bay beat Dallas 24-16 for its first win of the season.
Panthers' Brad Marchand out 'a few weeks' with leg injury
Florida's Brad Marchand will miss a few weeks with a leg injury suffered during a win over the Kings, the latest blow to a Panthers roster already missing Aleksander Barkov.
Marvin Harrison Jr. says he pays trade rumors no mind
The Cardinals receiver addressed swirling trade speculation ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, as ESPN reports the Colts are among teams checking in.
LeBron James denies claim about Joel Embiid, ESPN's Mike Breen apologizes
Mike Breen apologized for a story about LeBron James scolding Joel Embiid for being late to practice after James called it a lie on Instagram.
Ashton Jeanty injury searches spike after his 126-yard game against the Chiefs
The Raiders rookie torched Kansas City for 126 yards in Week 4, and that performance, not any injury news, is what's driving the search traffic.
Marshall Manning, Peyton's son, has 4 college offers
Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's freshman son, already has four college football offers: Miami, Ohio State, Purdue and Missouri State.
LJ Martin injury: BYU RB out 4 to 6 weeks
LJ Martin injury: BYU's starting running back is out four to six weeks, per ESPN sources, and will miss the Oct. 17 game against No. 3 Notre Dame.
Chauncey Bowens injury: Georgia RB out vs. Alabama
Chauncey Bowens is injured and out for Georgia at Alabama after getting hurt against Vanderbilt, and Nate Frazier is off the SEC availability report.
Jon Rahm walks away from LIV Golf as the league's bankruptcy drags on
Rahm told a bankruptcy court he is done with LIV Golf's next phase, leaving the Saudi-backed tour short one of its biggest stars as it tries to climb out of Chapter 11.
Warriors game recap: Golden State blitzes short-handed Lakers 124-98
Golden State routed a short-handed Los Angeles squad 124-98 in its preseason home opener at Chase Center on Tuesday night.
Rays vs Yankees final score: Tampa Bay 4-3
Rays vs Yankees final score: Tampa Bay beat the Yankees 4-3 at Yankee Stadium to sweep the ALDS 3-0 after a fan interference call in the sixth.
NFL trade deadline grades: Cam Jurgens to Ravens, Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys
ESPN analysts graded the Ravens' trade for Eagles center Cam Jurgens a D+ and the Eagles' side an A, one of three deals graded ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trending as insider floats Raiders trade idea
Searches for Marvin Harrison Jr. are spiking after a Sports Illustrated insider pitched the Raiders as a trade fit for the struggling Cardinals wide receiver.
49ers injuries: 16 on injured reserve, 3 out for 2026
49ers injuries have put 16 players on injured reserve and two on PUP, the most games missed in the NFL, with three of them out for the 2026 season.
Why is tank dell trending? Texans open his practice window
Houston opened Tank Dell's 21-day practice window this week, putting the receiver one step from an activation decision ahead of Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Candace Buckner trends amid Sophie Cunningham free agency controversy
Search interest in Candace Buckner is tied to new reporting on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's free agency and GM Amber Cox's comments about her future.
Marchand exits Panthers' win in 2nd period with leg injury
Brad Marchand left Florida's 2-1 win over the Kings in the second period with a left leg injury and won't be evaluated until Thursday.
Giants end Dodgers' 3-year run with most injured list days
San Francisco led the majors with 2,379 days lost to the injured list in 2026, taking over the spot the Dodgers had held for three straight seasons.
Padres place Mason Miller on paternity list; out for Game 3
San Diego's closer stepped away ahead of a must-win NLDS game as the Padres try to even their series with Milwaukee.
Lane Johnson retires, ending 14-season NFL career with Eagles
The Eagles All-Pro right tackle announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing his mental health and family priorities after 14 seasons in Philadelphia.
Giants' Berrios says he'll undergo season-ending foot surgery
Braxton Berrios announced on Instagram that a foot injury will end his year, the third straight season cut short, and Charlie Jones takes over the return game.
Waiver wire week 5: who to add as the injury list grows
Waiver wire week 5 adds start with free agent Tyreek Hill and Jacoby Brissett as the top quarterback stream, with a long Week 4 injury list behind them.
Troy football hosts Southern Miss tonight looking to snap a two-game skid
The Trojans and Golden Eagles open Sun Belt Western Division play in Troy, Alabama, with both teams trying to stop a losing streak.
Falcons vs Saints final score: Atlanta 45-24
Falcons vs Saints final score: Atlanta beat the Saints 45-24 at the Caesars Superdome, and Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns.
Panthers top Lions 32-26 as Young and McMillan connect twice
Bryce Young found Tetairoa McMillan for two touchdowns and Chuba Hubbard ran for a season-high 122 yards as Carolina held off Detroit 32-26 at Bank of America Stadium.
Patriots rally past Bills 29-26 at Highmark Stadium
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes to erase two turnovers as New England beat Buffalo 29-26 and snapped the Bills' unbeaten start.
Seahawks hold off Chargers 30-23, Los Angeles falls to 0-4
Emanuel Wilson ran for a score and caught one as Seattle survived a penalty-filled mess at Lumen Field to beat the Chargers 30-23.
49ers beat Broncos 24-14 to stay undefeated at 4-0
Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and San Francisco scored on three straight second-half drives to hand Denver its second loss in a row.
Chiefs edge Raiders 30-27 as Kenneth Walker III, Mahomes keep Kansas City unbeaten
Kenneth Walker III ran for 177 yards and two fourth quarter touchdowns as Kansas City held off Kirk Cousins and the Raiders 30-27 at Allegiant Stadium.
Vikings grind past Dolphins 15-10, stay undefeated at 4-0
Minnesota won without a touchdown, leaning on five Will Reichard field goals and a 13-catch day from T.J. Hockenson to beat winless Miami at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14, Tampa Bay falls to 0-4
Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes as Green Bay held off Tampa Bay 17-14, handing the Buccaneers their first 0-4 start since 2014.
Cowboys beat Texans 34-30 as Lamb's late catch caps Dallas comeback
CeeDee Lamb caught a 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left to lift Dallas past winless Houston, 34-30, in a game that swung back and forth all afternoon.
Ravens hold off Titans 24-18 but lose Lamar Jackson to ankle injury
Baltimore built a 24-7 halftime lead over Tennessee, then watched Lamar Jackson leave with an ankle injury and held on behind Tyler Huntley and Derrick Henry.
No. 10 BYU survives TCU 17-10 as Bear Bachmeier takes over late
No. 10 BYU beat TCU 17-10 on Bear Bachmeier's two rushing touchdowns, including a late clincher, after running back LJ Martin left with an apparent leg injury.
Missouri routs No. 8 Florida 45-17 behind Jamal Roberts' three touchdowns
No. 25 Missouri rode Jamal Roberts' three rushing touchdowns and Austin Simmons' 340 passing yards to a 45-17 win over No. 8 Florida, snapping a nine-game skid against ranked teams.
No. 2 Georgia beats Vanderbilt 38-14 as Stockton throws three touchdowns
Georgia used three Gunner Stockton touchdown passes and a stout defense to beat Vanderbilt 38-14 at Sanford Stadium.
Alabama routs Mississippi State 56-23 behind four Keelon Russell touchdowns
No. 7 Alabama overwhelmed No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23, piling up 483 yards while forcing four Bulldogs turnovers at Davis Wade Stadium.
Yale coach Tony Reno dies at 52, won five Ivy titles
Yale coach Tony Reno has died at 52. He led the Bulldogs for 14 years and won five Ivy League titles, Yale Athletics and ESPN reported.
Browns beat Steelers 27-24 on Andre Szmyt's 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left
Andre Szmyt's career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds on the clock lifted Cleveland past Pittsburgh on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Field.
Yankees vs Red Sox final score: 9-2, Yankees sweep series
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 at Yankee Stadium to sweep the AL Wild Card Series, and a three-run homer by Cody Bellinger was the hit that settled it.
White Sox beat Astros 6-3, look for sweep in Wild Card Game 2
Chicago leads the AL Wild Card Series 1-0 after a 6-3 win and can sweep the Astros in Houston on Wednesday.
White Sox beat Astros 6-3 to open AL wild card series
The White Sox opened the AL Wild Card Series with a 6-3 win over the Astros in Houston, taking a 1-0 series lead.
Braves beat Phillies 5-3 as Austin Riley's eighth-inning homer wins NLWCS opener
Austin Riley's three-run homer off closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning lifted Atlanta past Philadelphia 5-3 in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series.
Bears beat Eagles 27-7 as Case Keenum throws two touchdowns in return
Case Keenum stepped in for injured Caleb Williams and threw two touchdown passes as the Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Eagles 27-7 at Soldier Field.
Bills survive five turnovers, beat Chargers 24-16 to stay unbeaten
Buffalo committed five turnovers and still beat Los Angeles 24-16, riding two Josh Allen touchdown runs and a fourth-quarter James Cook score to move to 3-0.
49ers hold off Cardinals 36-30 as Brock Purdy throws four touchdowns
San Francisco opened with a trick-play touchdown, survived a late Arizona rally, and recovered an onside kick to escape Levi's Stadium 36-30.
Chiefs beat Dolphins 24-10 as Kenneth Walker III scores twice
Kansas City improved to 3-0 as Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes and Kenneth Walker III scored on the ground and through the air in a 24-10 win over the winless Miami Dolphins.
Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16: final score, Mayfield thumb injury
The Vikings beat the Buccaneers 23-16 behind Myles Price's 86-yard punt return, and Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb with 1:54 left.
Lions hold off Jets 31-24 as Jahmyr Gibbs scores three touchdowns
Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns as the Detroit Lions held off a fourth quarter rally by the New York Jets, winning 31-24 at Ford Field.
Browns rally past Panthers 21-18 on late Watson to Fannin touchdown
Deshaun Watson threw a late touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr. and Cleveland held on to beat Carolina 21-18 at Huntington Bank Field.
No. 21 Florida blows past No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28 in Gainesville
Jadan Baugh ran for three touchdowns and Florida scored on five straight second-half drives to knock off fourth-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 in Gainesville.
Wake Forest edges No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on late field goal
Connor Calvert's 32-yard field goal with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter lifted Wake Forest past error prone Louisville 30-27 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Indiana holds off Northwestern 29-23 to stay unbeaten
No. 5 Indiana needed a huge night from backup back Lee Beebe Jr. to survive a late Northwestern rally and win 29-23 at Memorial Stadium.
Red Sox edge Cubs 4-3 at Fenway Park
Boston clawed back from an early three-run hole and beat Chicago 4-3 at Fenway Park on Sept. 25.
Falcons rout Packers 35-14 at Lambeau as Bijan Robinson runs for 194
Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons pulled away from the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field.
White Sox clinch playoff berth with 9-1 win over Royals in Kansas City
The Chicago White Sox clinched their first playoff spot since 2021 by beating the Royals 9-1 in Kansas City, capping a turnaround from back-to-back 100-loss seasons.
Mariners Walk Off Astros 6-5 in 10th Inning, Stay Alive in Wild Card Race
Josh Naylor's tenth-inning single scored Randy Arozarena as Seattle rallied past Houston 6-5, staying four games back of a wild card spot with four games left.
Nationals Beat Tigers 4-2 as Yohandy Morales Homers Again in Detroit
Yohandy Morales hit a two-run homer for the second time in three games and Washington beat Detroit 4-2 at Comerica Park on Wednesday.
Phillies Top Brewers 6-4, Wheeler Fans 11 and Stott Delivers in the Eighth
Zack Wheeler struck out 11 and reached 2,000 career strikeouts as the Phillies rallied past the Brewers 6-4, moving into a three-way tie atop the NL wild card race.
MLB playoff race: Cubs, Phillies and Padres all 87-70, and the Cubs just wasted a clinch
Cubs lose in 12 to Miami with a clinch on the table, Padres shut out in LA, Phillies beat Milwaukee. Three teams, three spots, one record. Guardians up one on the White Sox, and Chicago owns the tiebreaker.
Jaxson Dart injury update: MRI came back worse than expected, out an extended period, possibly the season
The MRI showed more damage than the MCL sprain the Giants feared. NFL Network says he is out an extended period, possibly the season. Jameis Winston is the starter going forward.
Chiefs 33, Colts 30 in overtime: Indianapolis played for the tie and Mahomes made them pay
Chiefs 33, Colts 30 in overtime at Arrowhead: Mahomes threw for 382 yards and 3 TDs, and a Colts fourth-and-8 decision handed Kansas City the ball.
Rams 28, Giants 6: the game ended when Jaxson Dart's knee did
Stafford threw four touchdowns, Davante Adams went for 195, and the Giants lost their rookie quarterback in the first quarter. Do not overreact to the margin. React to the knee.
Ole Miss 32, LSU 24: Kiffin came back to Oxford and the building beat him
A 24-7 halftime lead, a fourth-quarter tie, and an end-zone interception in the final minute. Plus Kentucky's 31-21 upset of Texas A&M and the new top 10.
Six days left, six teams in, and the Cubs and Padres are tied
MLB's final week: Rays, Brewers, Dodgers, Yankees, Braves and Red Sox are in. The Cubs and Padres are tied at 87-69 with the Cubs holding every tiebreaker.
Hockey in September: the NHL cut camp to eight days and nobody is easing in
The NHL's 84-game season opens Sept. 29 after a 65-game, eight-day preseason. Monday's results: a Byram hat trick in his Chicago debut.
Zverev beat Shelton and the whole building. Here is how the silence won.
Twenty bounces before every serve, three games of double faults, and one break in four sets. A former D1 player on how the US Open final actually got decided.
The sportsbooks stopped growing. The group chat just moved.
NFL handle is up 0.3 percent. Prediction markets are up 4.6x. And an 18-year-old can trade a player prop. The biggest betting story this season is not a game.