Good morning! It’s September 24th, and the new Team USA Ryder Cup Preview video has us ready to run through a wall. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out the Must Sees below. We didn’t have football, BUT, the Mets and Cubs delivered a back and forth thriller with major playoff implications on the line, the Lynx and Mercury went to overtime in game two of their series, and the New York Giants have a new starting QB. And that’s just the start! Keep reading for the stories you can’t miss today.

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NFL

  • Russell Wilson is heading to the bench. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart will make his first NFL start for the Giants in Week 4 vs. the Chargers.

  • Lamar Jackson (1-2) is the only QB in the last 15 years of NFL play with 9+ passing TD and 0 INT whose team is not 3-0.

  • The Texans released S C.J. Gardner Johnson after trading for him this offseason.

  • Injury Report

    • Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is dealing with a quad injury. His status for Sunday’s game in Atlanta is up in the air as he seeks additional opinions.

    • Buccaneers WR Mike Evans will miss three to four weeks with his hamstring injury.

MLB

  • In 2026, the MLB will fully begin using the automated Ball Strike Challenge System (ABS).

  • The Yankees punched their ticket to the playoffs with their win last night over the White Sox.

  • The Tigers and Guardians are tied for first place in the AL Central.

    • On August 25, the Tigers held a 12.5 game lead over the Guardians and now they are tied less than a month later.

    • The Guardians hold the tiebreaker after their will last night.

NCAAF

  • Heisman favorite John Mateer (QB, Oklahoma) to undergo surgery on his throwing hand. The timeline of his return is unknown.

    NBA

  • Thomas Bryant has signed a one-year deal with the Cavaliers

  • Monte Morris has signed a one-year deal with the Pacers

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Yesterday's WNBA Recap:

PHOENIX MERCURY (1) 89 @ 83 MINNESOTA LYNX (1)

  • In an overtime thriller, the Mercury overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Lynx 89-83, with Satou Sabally scoring 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Sami Whitcomb sinking a clutch three-pointer to force the extra period.

    • Alyssa Thomas (PHX): 19 PTS, 13 AST

    • Kathryn Westbeld (PHX): 8 PTS, 4 STL

INDIANA FEVER (1) 68 @ 90 LAS VEGAS ACES (1)

  • MVP A'ja Wilson's 25 points and nine rebounds, as well as a playoff career-high five steals, led the Aces to a 90-68 victory over the Fever in Game 2, leveling the semifinals series as they head to Indianapolis for Game 3.

    • A'ja Wilson (LV): 25 PTS, 9 REB, 5 STL

    • Chelsea Gray (LV): 6 PTS, 10 AST

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Yesterday's MLB Recap:

TAMPA BAY RAYS 0 @ 6 BALTIMORE ORIOLES

  • Dean Kremer allowed only one hit through 6 1/3 innings, while Colton Cowser's two-run homer led the Orioles to a 6-0 victory over the Rays.

    • Ryan Pepiot (TB): 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 1 BB

    • Dean Kremer (BAL): 6.1 IP, 1 H, 4 K

DETROIT TIGERS 2 @ 5 CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

  • In a dramatic sixth inning marked by a Tarik Skubal meltdown and a swinging bunt by José Ramírez, the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2, erasing a massive deficit in the standings to grab a share of the AL Central lead.

    • Tarik Skubal (DET): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 8 K, 3 BB

    • Gavin Williams (CLE): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 12 K, 2 BB

PITTSBURGH PIRATES 4 @ 2 CINCINNATI REDS

  • In a game with playoff implications, Oneil Cruz's two-run homer contributed to a four-run second inning, leading the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Reds, whose hopes dimmed further as they fell a full game behind the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot.

    • Johan Oviedo (PIT): 4.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 3 BB

    • Brady Singer (CIN): 5.1 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 K

MIAMI MARLINS 6 @ 5 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

  • The Miami Marlins fought back from behind with late homers by Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández, and Xavier Edwards sealed the deal with an 11th-inning sacrifice fly to beat the Phillies 6-5, keeping Miami's playoff hopes alive.

    • Edward Cabrera (MIA): 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 K, 1 BB

    • Cristopher Sánchez (PHI): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 6 K, 1 BB

CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2 @ 3 NEW YORK YANKEES

  • José Caballero's ninth-inning single drove in Aaron Judge, getting a 3-2 victory for the Yankees over the White Sox after Colson Montgomery's sixth-inning homer had temporarily put the them ahead.

    • Shane Smith (CWS): 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 4 BB

    • Luis Gil (NYY): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 K, 2 BB

BOSTON RED SOX 4 @ 1 TORONTO BLUE JAYS

  • Carlos Narváez's two-run double in the sixth inning led the Red Sox to a 4-1 victory over the AL-leading Blue Jays, as the Red Sox's bullpen, highlighted by Aroldis Chapman's 32nd save, held the Blue Jays to just three hits.

    • Lucas Giolito (BOS): 4.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 4 BB

    • Kevin Gausman (TOR): 5.2 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 7 K, 1 BB

WASHINGTON NATIONALS 2 @ 3 ATLANTA BRAVES

  • Michael Harris II had two solo homers, including a seventh-inning blast, to lift the Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Nationals, marking their 10th consecutive win despite being out of playoff contention.

    • Brad Lord (WSH): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 K, 1 BB

    • Hurston Waldrep (ATL): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 4 BB

    • Michael Harris II (ATL): 2 H, 2 HR, 2 RBI

NEW YORK METS 9 @ 7 CHICAGO CUBS

  • The Mets overcame a 6-1 deficit as Francisco Alvarez's two-run homer in the eighth inning sealed a 9-7 victory over the Cubs, with Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo also delivering home runs to highlight the Mets' largest comeback win of the season.

    • David Peterson (NYM): 1.1 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 1 K, 2 BB

    • Cade Horton (CHC): 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 K

    • Francisco Lindor (NYM): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

    • Brandon Nimmo (NYM): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

MINNESOTA TWINS 4 @ 1 TEXAS RANGERS

  • Zebby Matthews delivered a seven-inning performance, rebounding from a leadoff homer by Joc Pederson to lead the Twins to a 4-1 victory over the Rangers, who extended their losing streak to eight games and were officially knocked out of playoff contention.

    • Zebby Matthews (MIN): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 6 K

    • Patrick Corbin (TEX): 3.2 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 2 BB

KANSAS CITY ROYALS 8 @ 4 LOS ANGELES ANGELS

  • Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-run double in the eighth inning capped off a dominant night for the Royals, who defeated the Angels 8-4.

    • Cole Ragans (KC): 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 1 BB

    • Sam Aldegheri (LAA): 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 K, 2 BB

LOS ANGELES DODGERS 4 @ 5 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

  • Geraldo Perdomo's two-out single in the ninth inning capped a comeback as the Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Dodgers 5-4, keeping their National League wild-card hopes alive.

    • Shohei Ohtani (LAD): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 8 K

    • Brandon Pfaadt (AZ): 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 K, 2 BB

    • Teoscar Hernández (LAD): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

COLORADO ROCKIES 3 @ 4 SEATTLE MARINERS

  • Josh Naylor's two-out, bases-clearing double in the eighth inning lifted the Mariners to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Rockies, clinching a postseason berth.

    • McCade Brown (COL): 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 10 K, 2 BB

    • Bryce Miller (SEA): 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 K, 1 BB

    • Josh Naylor (SEA): 2 H, 3 RBI

MILWAUKEE BREWERS 0 @ 7 SAN DIEGO PADRES

  • Ryan O'Hearn's grand slam and a dominant pitching performance, allowing only four hits by Randy Vásquez and two relievers, led the Padres to a 7-0 victory over the Brewers.

    • Bruce Zimmermann (MIL): 6.0 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 K, 2 BB

    • Randy Vásquez (SD): 7.0 IP, 1 H, 3 K, 2 BB

    • Ryan O'Hearn (SD): 2 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 9 @ 8 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

  • Alec Burleson's RBI single in the ninth sealed a 9-8 comeback win for the Cardinals over the Giants, highlighted by Iván Herrera's three-run homer and Brendan Donovan's fourth double of the night, ultimately ending the Giants' playoff hopes.

    • Andre Pallante (STL): 2.2 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 2 BB

    • Logan Webb (SF): 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 5 K, 2 BB

    • Iván Herrera (STL): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

    • Brendan Donovan (STL): 4 H, 1 RBI

HOUSTON ASTROS 1 @ 5 ATHLETICS

  • The Astros slip further from playoff contention after the Athletics took advantage of Houston's mistakes, behind a resilient bullpen performance.

    • Cristian Javier (HOU): 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 1 BB

    • Jeffrey Springs (ATH): 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 2 BB

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