Sports headlines for Saturday, October 3, 2026

827 headlines, newest first within each sport. Times and dates are Eastern.

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NFL

Panthers place Legette on IR, ruling WR out for next 4 gamesESPN
Seahawks place RB Price on IR with chest injuryESPN
Bears LT Braxton Jones on IR; Benedet to start vs. JetsESPN
Eagles elevate Zach Ertz, Josiah DeguaraProFootballTalk
Mack Hollins fined twice on the same play, losing $34,441ProFootballTalk
Bucs elevate QB Easton Stick from practice squadProFootballTalk
NFL Week 4 picks: Our experts face off on Cowboys vs. Texans, Rams at Eagles and moreCBS Sports
Seahawks place rookie Jadarian Price on injured reserveCBS Sports
Bears OT Braxton Jones lands on injured reserveProFootballTalk
49ers elevate DE Matt Judon for Sunday's gameProFootballTalk
Seahawks place RB Jadarian Price on IRProFootballTalk
Jaylen Waddle was fined $14,926 for dice roll, tooProFootballTalk
Ravens put Jovaughn Gwyn, Ethan Pocic on IRProFootballTalk
Week 3 featured three fines for blindside blocks, two fines for hip-drop tacklesProFootballTalk
Joey Porter Jr. will play for Cowboys, who elevate two DBs off practice squadProFootballTalk
Source: Bears expected to start QB Bagent vs. JetsESPN
WR-thin Colts lose vet Allen to groin injury ahead of London gameESPN
Saints down pair of defensive starters against FalconsESPN
49ers owner York suspended 6 games, fined $500K for personal conduct violationESPN
Rams DT Donald out, WR Nacua returns against EaglesESPN
Rookie RB Price ruled out by Seahawks for Week 4 with chest injuryESPN
Winless Texans get top WR Collins back after 2-game absenceESPN
Niners WR Evans (rib) questionable but aims to play: 'It's my job'ESPN
🎮 Mike Tomlin shows off 12-year virtual build of Minecraft cityESPN
Panthers put Xavier Legette on injured reserveProFootballTalk
Josh Harris doesn't rule out a permanent return of the spear to the Commanders helmetProFootballTalk
Saints rule out Kaden Elliss, Carl Granderson for Monday night's gameProFootballTalk
Falcons list Divine Deablo, Samson Ebukam as questionable for Monday nightProFootballTalk
Victor Wembanyama will "never" promote gamblingProFootballTalk
Vinod Khosla takes issues with reporters accurately quoting him, againProFootballTalk
Vikings close in on record for consecutive four-sack gamesProFootballTalk
Derrick Henry, Josh Allen chase a record rushing TD startProFootballTalk
Dolphins sign RB Carlos Washington, elevate DL Mazi SmithProFootballTalk
Who is Jalon Daniels? Buccaneers rookie quarterback went from undrafted to startingCBS Sports
Bills sign LB Joe Andreessen to two-year extensionProFootballTalk
NFL Week 4 injury report: Justin Jefferson out, Nico Collins in; Terry McLaurin suffers late-week injuryCBS Sports
Bears make starting QB decision for Week 4 matchup vs. JetsCBS Sports
Commanders vs. Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Marcus Mariota lead teams into LondonCBS Sports
Bills vs. Patriots preview: Buffalo looks to stay perfect, New England looks to get rightCBS Sports
Colts rule out Keenan AllenProFootballTalk
Micah Parsons may not be ready to play until NovemberProFootballTalk
Deshaun Watson seeks redemption without genuine remorseProFootballTalk
Inside Drake Maye's alarming 2026 slump one year after Patriots QB was MVP runner-upCBS Sports
Jerry Jones on Joey Porter Jr. trade: "It's important to think big"ProFootballTalk
Heartbreak after heartbreak and now 0-3 ... can Harbaugh, Herbert salvage the spiraling Chargers?ESPN
Jameis Winston has time to prove he's the starterESPN
Inactives watch: Daniels, DeVonta to sit; McConkey questionableESPN
Buzz: How will absence of DeVonta Smith affect other Eagles?ESPN
Rams don't have a timeline on Myles Garrett's returnProFootballTalk
Maxx Crosby: Vegas is a different type of city, we have to earn home-field advantageProFootballTalk
Sean McVay: I don't like it that the Rams are 1-2, but we grow through adversityProFootballTalk
Liam Coen on Travis Hunter's usage: "He cares about winning"ProFootballTalk

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MLB

90-year-old Sandy Koufax braves 100 degree heat at Dodger StadiumYahoo Sports
White Sox shut down Guardians to win Game 1 of ALDSESPN
Judge not on Yankees' roster for ALDS vs. RaysESPN
Dodgers include OF prospect Josue De Paula on NLDS rosterESPN
Musgrove remains on Padres' roster; Buehler opens NLDS on paternity listESPN
Ohtani to play at less than 100% in playoffs, will need to 'manage' injuriesESPN
Search for pitching 'quality' top offseason priority for Cubs' HoyerESPN
Teoscar Hernández's dramatic home run puts Dodgers up on BravesYahoo Sports
Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027MLB Trade Rumors
How dynamite Chicago White Sox have stayed perfect in MLB playoffsYahoo Sports
Mune shot and bullpen power give White Sox 3-0 win over GuardiansYahoo Sports
Yankees' decision to leave Aaron Judge off ALDS roster was 'best thing' for team, sluggerYahoo Sports
San Diego looks to keep momentum in NLDS returnYahoo Sports
Aaron Judge left off of Yankees' ALDS roster vs. Rays: Three-time MVP still recovering from calf injuryCBS Sports
100 degrees makes NLDS Game 1 the 2nd-hottest in Dodgers postseason historyYahoo Sports
Lackluster Offense Cedes Game 1 to ChicagoYahoo Sports
Previewing every MLB division series matchupESPN
Name the 2026 Arizona DiamondbacksYahoo Sports
2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores as League Division Series kick offCBS Sports
Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS Game 1 chatYahoo Sports
What to expect from Josue De Paula, the Dodgers' 'bullet off the bench'Yahoo Sports
NLDS notes: Emmet Sheehan, Blake Treinen, Josue De PaulaYahoo Sports
Details On The Yankees/Orioles Deadline Talks About Adley RutschmanMLB Trade Rumors
Walt Weiss, Brent Suter and Lane Thomas talk lineups, openers and the weatherYahoo Sports
Why Junior Caminero believes Tampa Bay Rays can end MLB playoff skidYahoo Sports
Milwaukee Brewers are embracing the pressure and their youth as NLDS begins: 'There's a different feeling around the team'Yahoo Sports
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole admits he can get 'predictable' vs RaysYahoo Sports
Dodgers NLDS Game 1 lineup: Shohei Ohtani bats 2ndYahoo Sports
Mauricio Dubon starts in left field for NLDS Game 1Yahoo Sports
MLB Trade Rumors projects $59.1 million for sixteen arbitration-eligible BrewersYahoo Sports
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #4Yahoo Sports
Dodgers, Braves Announce NLDS RostersMLB Trade Rumors
A full breakdown of the Yankees’ Division Series rosterYahoo Sports
Open Thread For Saturday’s Division Series GamesYahoo Sports
Dylan Dodd will begin NLDS Game 1 for BravesYahoo Sports
Dodgers vs Braves pitchers: Who is Atlanta starting in NLDS Game 1 against Skubal?Yahoo Sports
Brewers, Padres Announce NLDS RostersMLB Trade Rumors
Rays Announce ALDS RosterMLB Trade Rumors
Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?CBS Sports
Guardians, White Sox Announce ALDS RostersMLB Trade Rumors
Ranking all 16 potential 2026 World Series matchups: Dodgers vs. Rays David and Goliath series leads listCBS Sports
Yankees Leave Aaron Judge Off ALDS RosterMLB Trade Rumors
2026-27 Offseason Outlook SeriesMLB Trade Rumors
The Opener: ALDS, NLDS, Arbitration ProjectionsMLB Trade Rumors
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2027MLB Trade Rumors
D-Backs’ Executives Speak About Relationship With Ketel MarteMLB Trade Rumors

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NBA

Heat Notes: Larsson, Giannis, Haslem, Portis, DonaldsonHoops Rumors
Suns’ Gregory Discusses Ott, Booker, Bridges, GreenHoops Rumors
How Jared McCain is making his case to start for ThunderClutchPoints
LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first lookESPN
Sources: Grizzlies waive guard Hawkins 3 weeks after tradeESPN
Duren accepts 5-year, $200M deal as lengthy standoff with Pistons endsESPN
Wemby won't promote betting sites: 'I want to inspire in a good way'ESPN
Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13ESPN
Raptors reach 3-year, $24M extension with SheadESPN
Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B rangeESPN
Cavs' Mitchell signs new multiyear deal with AdidasESPN
🥵 Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promoESPN
Central Notes: Duren, Oubre, Pacers, J. SmithHoops Rumors
Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, GiannisClutchPoints
Rockets waive two-way center Rafael CastroYahoo Sports
Plenty of encouraging signs from Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmageYahoo Sports
Knicks' Mike Brown challenges Mo Diawara to 'take a step forward' in 2026-27Yahoo Sports
Mavs Notes: Washington, Christie, Johnson, BiberovicHoops Rumors
Joel Embiid drops eye-opening career admission after 76ers scrimmageClutchPoints
Keon Ellis is already looking like Jordi Fernández’s kind of playerYahoo Sports
76ers star LeBron James reveals key difference in Joel Embiid since 2024 OlympicsClutchPoints
LeBron James gets brutally honest on uncertain role in 76ers offenseClutchPoints
The Blazers are betting on a Ja Morant comebackYahoo Sports
Grizzlies, facing roster crunch, waive former lottery pick Jordan HawkinsYahoo Sports
Wizards Sign Jazian Gortman, Waive Steve SettleHoops Rumors
Wizards guard makes shocking claim while admitting team tanked to land No. 1 pick AJ DybantsaYahoo Sports
How Dusty May plans to get Cooper Flagg easy pointsYahoo Sports
Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Wise men, French presidents, BrickBron JamesYahoo Sports
76ers star LeBron James already poised for big season, and this highlight proves itClutchPoints
Knicks Prioritizing Center For Final Roster SpotRealGM
Anthony Black injury update is crucial for Magic before preseasonClutchPoints
Pooh Jeter Hired As Lakers' Director of Pro ScoutingRealGM
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon Commits To SMURealGM
Luke Paul Commits To Duke For 2027-28 SeasonRealGM
Heat Notes: Jovic, Thompson, Wiggins, Johnson, GiannisHoops Rumors
Game 3 Of Fever-Aces Averages 2.25M Viewers On USA NetworkRealGM
How a healthy Jalen Williams could determine Thunder’s futureClutchPoints
The Lakers may have an insurance policy that they’ve lacked in the pastYahoo Sports
Nets Notes: Brown, Demin, Sharpe, Wagner, EllisHoops Rumors
Heat’s Giannis is thrilled he doesn’t have to play against Bam Adebayo anymoreClutchPoints
The Raptors’ preseason is here!Yahoo Sports
Kelly Olynyk Signs With BC RomaHoops Rumors
Cameron Payne Signs With Anadolu EfesHoops Rumors
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans want dawgsYahoo Sports
Devin Booker’s renewed love for the game means somethingYahoo Sports
How does the current Raptors squad stack up to the 2019 championship team?Yahoo Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves What If: Redoing the Star-Studded 1996 NBA DraftYahoo Sports
Open Thread: Julian Champagnie has an undisclosed nicknameYahoo Sports
The Ultimate Student for Boston’s Shooting Development SchoolYahoo Sports
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Steven AdamsYahoo Sports
Roster management Q&A with Keith SmithYahoo Sports
MMBets: The New York Knicks want to prove their title wasn’t a flukeYahoo Sports
YouTube Gold: Larry Bird vs. Dr. J In the 1980 PlayoffsYahoo Sports
Donovan Mitchell Signs Multi-Year Extension With AdidasRealGM
The NBA just keeps disrespecting the JazzYahoo Sports
Utah Jazz season preview with Chandler Holt of KSL SportsYahoo Sports
Nuggets Notes: Braun, S. Jones, Nembhard, Simpson, MoreHoops Rumors

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NHL

Panthers Recall Sam Lafferty, Alex PetrovicPro Hockey Rumors
Why the Canucks’ Opening Series Shows What This Rebuild Could BeYahoo Sports
Islanders Notes: Barzal, Holmstrom, DuclairPro Hockey Rumors
Former NHL defenseman, captain Lyle Odelein dies at 58Yahoo Sports
Longtime NHL defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58Sportsnet
Will The Utah Mammoth Thrive Or Falter In The NHL's Competitive Central Division?The Hockey News
Derek Forbort Signs AHL PTO With CalgaryPro Hockey Rumors
Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein passes away at 58Daily Faceoff
Panthers captain Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, to IR after 2 gamesESPN
Amid trade request, Larkin put on IR, booed by Red Wings crowd before lossESPN
Blackhawks D Byram to miss Buffalo return due to family matterESPN
Penguins' Kuzmenko to wear No. 62 to honor dad killed in bear attackESPN
Ex-Arizona state justice to lead review of hockey player's collapseESPN
👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teamsESPN
Bettman eyes no-trade clauses: Not used as 'originally intended'ESPN
Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk to miss game against Flames due to illnessDaily Faceoff
Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waiversDaily Faceoff
Atlantic Notes: Edvinsson, Forsling, LightningPro Hockey Rumors
Climbing The Arch: Mason McTavish Is Ready To Bounce Back With The St. Louis BluesThe Hockey News
Panthers place Barkov on long-term injured reserveDaily Faceoff
Aleksander Barkov injury update as Panthers captain goes on injured listYahoo Sports
Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk out against Flames with illnessSportsnet
‘Emotional night for him’: Hiller on Alfredsson coaching against SenatorsSportsnet
Rangers rookie Dylan Garand records first career shutout, earns praise from Mike SullivanYahoo Sports
Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on LTIR with leg injurySportsnet
Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram to miss game against Sabres for family matterDaily Faceoff
Could a strong start for Jets change situation with Connor Hellebuyck?Daily Faceoff
Panthers Place Aleksander Barkov On LTIRPro Hockey Rumors
Senators’ Cozens thrilled to represent Whitehorse alongside McKennaSportsnet
Penguins Activate Ben Kindel, Waive David GustafssonPro Hockey Rumors
Canadiens' Dobes Quickly Becoming One Of The NHL's Most Valuable GoaltendersThe Hockey News
Blackhawks’ Byram to miss homecoming against Sabres because of family matterSportsnet
Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss homecoming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matterYahoo Sports
Maple Leafs assistant Daniel Alfredsson ready to switch sides in Battle of OntarioSportsnet
Wild Player To Watch: Kirill Kaprizov Has Dominated The BruinsYahoo Sports
Kraken Activate Mackie Samoskevich, Place Jacob Melanson On IRPro Hockey Rumors
How The Canucks Plan On Learning From Their Recent 9-7 Loss To The OilersYahoo Sports
How much pressure are the Lightning under?Daily Faceoff
Predators Recall Matt MurrayPro Hockey Rumors
NHL Prospect Watch: Landon DuPont Looks Smashing In NCAA Debut, Which CHL Players Are Standing Out?The Hockey News
Preview: The Avs Host “Arch”-Rival St. Louis TonightYahoo Sports
Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out With Upper-Body InjuryPro Hockey Rumors
Buffalo Sabres Vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Lineups And Game NotesYahoo Sports
Gary Bettman Should Point His Attention Towards NHL GMs When Discussing No-Trade ClausesThe Hockey News
Columbus Blue Jackets (2 pts) vs. Utah Mammoth (2 pts) Game PreviewYahoo Sports
Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/3/2026Yahoo Sports
After Larkin and Hellebuyck…who will be the biggest name traded in the NHL this season?Daily Faceoff
Quick Shifts: Why Maple Leafs should thrive with salary-cap spikeSportsnet
Q and A: Darryl Sittler on Gavin McKenna, trade requests and growing up a Habs fanSportsnet
Former Sabres Sniper Having Excellent Start With BruinsYahoo Sports
Former Buffalo Sabres Star Has Great Debut With New TeamYahoo Sports
Vancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #3: Will The Scoring Continue Against The Calgary Flames?Yahoo Sports
Game Preview #2: New Jersey Devils @ New York IslandersYahoo Sports
'Doesn't Matter For Me': Maple Leafs Kirill Marchenko Has No Problem On Off-Wing And Power-Play Bumper PositionsYahoo Sports
Game 2: Canadiens vs. Penguins: Moving On UpYahoo Sports
Seamus Casey’s Injury Hurts The Devils In Multiple WaysYahoo Sports
Capitals take on the Lightning following Tuch's 2-goal gameYahoo Sports
Takeaways from the Ducks 4-3 Win over the Golden KnightsYahoo Sports
Instant Analysis: Blues Open Season By Taking Down Stars 4-0Yahoo Sports
Golden Knights’ Furious Third-Period Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to DucksYahoo Sports
Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko leaves game with injury, Brandon Carlo ejectedDaily Faceoff

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Sports Media

Sophie Cunningham says A’ja Wilson benefitted from ‘double standard’ over fan interaction: ‘Grow up’Awful Announcing
NFL Unsportsmanlike Conduct Fines Way Down for Week 3 GamesFront Office Sports
Bart Scott says CBS treated him ‘like a puppet’ during Ray Rice scandal: ‘Tried to pit me against him’Awful Announcing
New-Look Pac-12 Returns for First Week of Conference PlayFront Office Sports
TEGNA reportedly launched internal review of KGW story behind Blazers announcer Braiden Bell’s firingAwful Announcing
Indiana Fever GM’s defense of fanbase over ‘attacks’ gets intense pushback from WNBA communityAwful Announcing
NCAA Defers to ACC on Controversial Pitt–Virginia Tech EndingFront Office Sports
Paige Bueckers breaks down in postgame presser after heartbreaking playoff exitAwful Announcing
Paul Bissonnette calls Detroit Red Wings ‘bush league’ over Dylan Larkin stuntAwful Announcing
Jess Sims got psyched up for hay bale toss on ‘College GameDay’ in IowaAwful Announcing
Everyone loves the new Northwestern stadium… except in the press boxAwful Announcing
The Dave Portnoy ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ breakup was always inevitableAwful Announcing
Dawn Staley calls out Indianapolis Star reporter over Raven Johnson articleAwful Announcing
Dan Fouts fondly recalls working ‘MNF’ with Dennis Miller: ‘He did his homework’Awful Announcing
College football viewing picks for October 3, 2026: How to watch Week 5Awful Announcing
TV and streaming viewing picks for October 3, 2026: How to watch MLB League Division SeriesAwful Announcing
Caitlin Clark revealed as ‘College GameDay’ guest picker after Fever playoff exitAwful Announcing

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