Jake Hager, also known as Jack Swagger, has stated he does not plan to return to WWE for future events like the Royal Rumble. He has stopped pro wrestling, started a trucking business in Florida, and expressed dissatisfaction with his time in AEW. Hager has a notable past in both WWE and mixed martial arts.
Key Facts
Jake Hager, formerly Jack Swagger in WWE, dismissed rumors of a WWE return.
He stated that he is unlikely to enter future Royal Rumble matches.
Hager's wrestling career included short appearances in Royal Rumble events in 2010 and 2016.
After leaving WWE in 2017, he pursued a career in mixed martial arts with Bellator MMA, achieving a record of 3-0-1.
Hager recently left AEW in 2024 and decided not to renew his contract.
He has started a trucking company called Hauling Oats in Tampa, Florida.
Hager is shifting away from in-ring wrestling, focusing on his new business venture.
The Kansas City Chiefs began the 2025 NFL season with two losses, starting with a 20-17 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles. This marks the first time under quarterback Patrick Mahomes that the Chiefs have started a season 0-2, leading to growing concerns about the team's performance.
Key Facts
The Kansas City Chiefs lost their first two games of the 2025 NFL season.
The Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, with a final score of 20-17.
This is the first time Patrick Mahomes, as starting quarterback, began a season with an 0-2 record.
Concerns are rising about the Chiefs' ability to turn their season around.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter commented on the team's struggles, saying their "air of invincibility" is dented.
The Chiefs' next game will be against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 3.
The Chiefs' recent struggles are unusual for them under the coaching of Andy Reid.
If the Chiefs lose their next game, it might heighten concerns about their season.
The Chicago Cubs may sign pitcher Jack Flaherty, who previously played for the Detroit Tigers, to strengthen their starting rotation. Flaherty, who has experience in big games, is predicted to seek a multi-year deal in free agency, possibly joining the Cubs in their pursuit of a World Series title.
Key Facts
The Cubs have the third-best record in the National League but want to improve their pitching.
The team's starting pitchers have an ERA of 3.88 this season.
Jack Flaherty is expected to be a free agent and might be a target for the Cubs.
Flaherty was part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship team last year.
He signed a $35 million deal with the Detroit Tigers but can leave for free agency.
Flaherty's projected new contract could be three years for $44 million.
He is not expected to be the top pitcher (or "ace") but could provide valuable experience.
Chicago Cubs player Nico Hoerner is in the running for the National League batting title with a .299 average. He has 13 games left in the season to improve his stats. Hoerner acknowledges the significance of the batting title while focusing on quality performance.
Key Facts
Nico Hoerner plays as a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
He went 2-for-4 in a recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays, raising his season batting average to .299.
Hoerner is competing for the National League batting title, with Trea Turner currently leading at .305.
Hoerner has had a strong September, batting .396 in 12 games.
Hoerner has shown consistent performance, making him a valuable player for the Cubs.
He did not make the All-Star team but could add a batting title and potentially a second Gold Glove to his accomplishments.
There are 13 games left in the season for Hoerner to potentially improve his stats further.
The Atlanta Falcons introduced John Parker Romo as their new kicker, replacing Younghoe Koo. Romo successfully scored five field goals and an extra point in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, earning a Player of the Game title despite being unfamiliar with his teammates.
Key Facts
The Atlanta Falcons signed John Parker Romo to their team shortly before a game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Romo replaced Younghoe Koo as the team's kicker.
In the game, Romo successfully made five field goals and one extra point.
Romo was recognized as Player of the Game alongside Leonard Floyd.
A humorous moment occurred when Romo admitted he was unfamiliar with Floyd, saying, "Nice to meet you."
Romo joined the Falcons from their practice squad five days before the game.
Before the Falcons, Romo played for several practice squads, including the New Orleans Saints and others.
His performance quickly made him a fan favorite, with many positive online reactions.
The Detroit Pistons are considering signing free agent Malik Beasley, despite an ongoing investigation into his involvement in a gambling plot. Beasley was a key player for the Pistons last season, but his current legal troubles might affect the team's decision. His attorney stated that Beasley hopes to return to Detroit if possible.
Key Facts
The Detroit Pistons may sign free agent Malik Beasley, despite an ongoing investigation.
Beasley was important to the Pistons' success last season, playing 82 games and averaging 16.3 points per game.
The investigation is related to a potential gambling plot.
The Pistons previously offered Beasley a three-year, $42 million deal.
Beasley's legal issues include a league investigation into possible misconduct.
His attorney claims Beasley is cooperating with the investigation to clear his name.
The Pistons have an open roster spot and are considering signing him again if circumstances allow.
Bianca Belair, a WWE star, provided an update on her finger injury that has kept her out of action since April. She explained on a podcast that she broke her finger in three places, and she is still uncertain if surgery will be needed.
Key Facts
Bianca Belair injured her finger during WrestleMania 41 in April 2025.
She confirmed the injury by showing that she wears her wedding ring on her right hand.
The injury was severe, involving breaks in three places and the joint.
Belair has not yet found out if she will need surgery for her recovery.
Her injury meant she and her partner, Jade Cargill, vacated their tag team titles.
She made a guest appearance as a referee at a WWE event in July.
Belair is expected to return to a WWE division with new champions and potential rivalries.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who just completed a strong regular season, may pursue Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez during the winter. With several Blue Jays pitchers becoming free agents, Valdez is seen as a potential addition, despite recent controversy affecting his reputation. His strong performance record makes him a sought-after player in Major League Baseball.
Key Facts
The Toronto Blue Jays recently won four games in a row and beat the Baltimore Orioles.
The team faces several key veteran pitchers leaving due to free agency.
Framber Valdez from the Houston Astros is predicted to be a target for the Blue Jays.
Valdez has a strong performance history with a 3.35 ERA over his career.
He has made at least 28 starts each of the last four seasons and is a two-time All-Star.
Valdez's recent actions have caused some controversy, potentially affecting his free agency prospects.
Spotrac estimates Valdez's potential new contract could be around $203 million.
The Toronto Blue Jays might lose pitcher Shane Bieber, who has performed well after his recovery from surgery. If Bieber leaves, the team could look to Brandon Woodruff, another strong pitcher, as a replacement. Woodruff has a current mutual option with the Brewers, which he is likely to decline for a better deal.
Key Facts
Shane Bieber is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and has a 3.72 ERA in five starts.
Bieber is a former Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star.
The Blue Jays acquired Bieber while he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bieber might opt out of his current contract for a more lucrative one.
Brandon Woodruff, another accomplished pitcher, is predicted as a potential replacement for Bieber.
Woodruff has a 3.32 ERA in 11 starts this season for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Woodruff is expected to decline his $20 million mutual option to seek a longer-term contract.
The Blue Jays will have openings in their pitching rotation, as other pitchers like Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt are also becoming free agents.
The New York Yankees are likely to enter the playoffs as a wild card team. A Yankees insider suggested that the best first-round opponent for them would be the Houston Astros, despite past playoff losses to the Astros. The Yankees have games left with teams that have losing records but trail the Toronto Blue Jays by four games.
Key Facts
The Yankees have a 99.5% chance of making the playoffs according to Fangraphs.
They are expected to be a wild card team, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by four games.
The Yankees will play 13 more games, all against teams with losing records.
Yankees insider Chris Kirschner from The Athletic suggested the Astros as the ideal playoff opponent.
The Astros have beaten the Yankees in playoffs, going 4-0 since 2015.
This season, Yankees and Astros each won three games against each other.
The Astros' starting and bullpen ERAs are 14th and 18th, respectively, since the All-Star break.
Jose Altuve, a key Astros player, has underperformed recently, and Josh Hader might not pitch in October.
Ken Rosenthal, a FOX Sports reporter, explained an incident that happened during an interview after a Milwaukee Brewers game. Rosenthal accidentally knocked over a team photographer and faced criticism online for his reaction. He later apologized to the photographer and addressed the incident on his podcast.
Key Facts
Ken Rosenthal is a FOX Sports on-field reporter and MLB insider for The Athletic.
The incident took place during a post-game interview after Milwaukee Brewers defeated St. Louis.
Rosenthal accidentally knocked over a Brewers team photographer while trying to avoid a Gatorade bath.
The incident went viral on social media, and Rosenthal faced criticism for not immediately helping the photographer.
Rosenthal addressed the incident on his "Foul Territory" podcast, explaining he was focused on continuing the live interview.
He apologized to the photographer, Scott Paulus, in person afterward.
Rosenthal mentioned that FOX Sports does not cover the National League playoffs this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a playoff spot despite losing a game thanks to a loss by the San Francisco Giants. Phillies' player Trea Turner, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, might return before the regular season ends, though he will miss the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Key Facts
The Philadelphia Phillies made it to the playoffs even though they lost a game to the Kansas City Royals.
The Phillies secured their playoff spot because the San Francisco Giants lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Trea Turner, a key Phillies player, is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Turner has been doing fielding practice, indicating his injury is healing.
The team initially thought Turner might return during the playoffs, but now there is a chance he could return before the regular season ends.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson is cautiously optimistic about Turner's early return.
Turner will not be playing in the upcoming Dodgers series but may return soon.
Before his injury, Turner was having an impressive season with high batting averages and adjustments that improved his game.
The New York Yankees are deciding whether to keep outfielder Cody Bellinger, who may leave for free agency due to his successful season. Teammate Aaron Judge praised Bellinger, calling him underrated. Bellinger's performance has been strong, which might lead him to seek a better contract.
Key Facts
The New York Yankees recently played against the Boston Red Sox, winning the series.
Cody Bellinger impressed his teammates by winning a nine-pitch duel against an All-Star Red Sox player.
Bellinger is likely to decline a $25 million option to look for a longer, more lucrative contract next season.
Aaron Judge said that Bellinger does not get enough credit for his contributions to the team.
Bellinger's current season stats include a batting average of .276 with 28 home runs.
The Yankees face a decision on whether to invest more to keep Bellinger on the team.
Aaron Judge ranks first, and Bellinger ranks second on the team for total hits, runs, and RBIs (runs batted in).
Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, will have surgery for a serious foot injury called Grade 3 turf toe and will be out for at least three months. The Bengals' offensive line has consistently ranked low in blocking ability since Burrow joined the team, which may have contributed to several injuries he has suffered. The team must improve their line to better protect quarterbacks like Burrow.
Key Facts
Joe Burrow will need surgery for Grade 3 turf toe and will be out for a minimum of three months.
The Bengals' offensive line has ranked in the bottom quarter of the NFL in pass protection since Burrow was drafted.
Specific rankings for pass protection were 29th in 2020, 30th in 2021 and 2022, 27th in 2023, 32nd in 2024, and 28th in 2025.
Burrow has suffered multiple major injuries over the years, including ACL, MCL, and other ligament tears.
The Bengals started the 2025 season strong with two wins before Burrow's injury was announced.
The team will need backup quarterback Browning to step up while Burrow recovers.
A strong offensive line is crucial for protecting the quarterback and is a fundamental part of successful football teams.
Ricky Hatton, a former professional boxing world champion, has died at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester. He held titles in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions and had a successful 15-year career.
Key Facts
Ricky Hatton was a world boxing champion in light-welterweight and welterweight.
He won 45 out of his 48 professional fights.
Hatton passed away at the age of 46 in Manchester.
His family described him as having a big heart and mentioned his kindness and humour.
Greater Manchester Police stated there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Hatton last fought professionally in 2012.
His family requested privacy as they grieve and mentioned the continuing impact of his legacy.
In a close race at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Alphonce Felix Simbu from Tanzania won the men's marathon. He finished just 0.03 seconds ahead of Amanal Petros from Germany.
Key Facts
The event was the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
England, Canada, New Zealand, and France are the top-ranked teams in the Women's Rugby World Cup. England will face France in the semi-finals while Canada and New Zealand compete in the other match. The teams are closely matched, and England aims to overcome past challenges to win the championship.
Key Facts
England, Canada, New Zealand, and France are the top four teams in the Women's Rugby World Cup rankings.
England will play France in the semi-finals in Bristol.
Canada and New Zealand will compete in the other semi-final match.
New Zealand has won six out of seven World Cup semi-finals they have played.
Canada defeated New Zealand for the first time in history last year.
Nearly half of the Canadian squad has trained in England's professional women's rugby league.
England has lost all five Women's World Cup finals they played against New Zealand.
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at his home in Greater Manchester at age 46. Police stated that his death was not considered suspicious. Hatton was set for a comeback fight in December after retiring in 2012.
Key Facts
Ricky Hatton died at age 46 in his Greater Manchester home.
Greater Manchester Police stated Hatton's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Hatton was a former world champion in boxing with titles in light-welterweight and welterweight.
He was planning a comeback fight in Dubai in December against Eisa Al Dah.
Hatton fought notable boxers like Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao.
He openly faced mental health challenges after retiring from boxing.
Hatton was also known for his role as a boxing trainer after his competition days.
He was a devoted Manchester City football fan and received posthumous honors at a Manchester derby game.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles, with shows like The Studio, The Pit, and Adolescence winning several awards. Owen Cooper, at 15, became the youngest male Emmy winner for his role in the miniseries Adolescence. The Studio won four awards, and The Pit won Best Drama.
Key Facts
The Emmy Awards event was held in Los Angeles.
The shows The Studio, The Pit, and Adolescence won several awards.
Owen Cooper, aged 15, became the youngest male to win an Emmy.
His award was for his role in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence.
The Studio received four Emmy awards.
The Pit won the Best Drama award.
Shows like Severance and The White Lotus were also contenders for Best Drama.
Alphonce Felix Simbu won gold in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in a very close race decided by a photo finish. Simbu's victory marked Tanzania’s first-ever gold at a world championship event. Simbu and German runner Amanal Petros both finished with the same time, but Simbu edged Petros by three hundredths of a second.
Key Facts
Alphonce Felix Simbu from Tanzania won marathon gold at the World Athletics Championships.
The race was decided by a photo finish, with Simbu winning by three hundredths of a second.
Both Simbu and German runner Amanal Petros finished in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds.
This gold was Tanzania’s first-ever at a world championship.
Simbu had previously won bronze in the marathon at the 2017 London World Championships.
The finish was one of the closest in marathon history, even tighter than past close finishes in the Olympics and world championships.
Italian runner Iliass Aouani finished in third place with a time of 2:09:53.
