The Houston Texans football team has lost its first two games of the 2025 season and is facing pressure to win their next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Historically, NFL teams starting the season 0-3 rarely make it to the playoffs, adding importance to the upcoming game. ESPN reporter DJ Bien-Aime warns this next game is crucial for the Texans to avoid further struggles.
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The Houston Texans started the 2025 NFL season with two losses.
ESPN reporter DJ Bien-Aime labeled the next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as "must-win."
Only four NFL teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3 since 1990.
The Texans and Jaguars both have records of 0-2 this season.
Teams that start with three losses in a row usually face difficulty making it to the postseason.
The Texans played against strong teams, the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in their first two games.
There is additional pressure because the Indianapolis Colts have performed well early in the season within their division.
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Some NFL teams and fans are upset about a play called the "tush push" used by the Philadelphia Eagles. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay complained that the Eagles committed false starts during this play, but officials did not penalize them. The NFL plans to watch the play more closely, though any rule change would have to wait until the off-season.
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The "tush push" is a play mainly used by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rams coach Sean McVay was unhappy with how officials didn't call penalties for false starts during the Eagles' game.
NFL officials plan to monitor the play more closely after receiving complaints.
No penalties were given when the Eagles used the play to score against the Rams.
In a vote last March, NFL owners did not have enough votes to ban the play.
Only the Eagles have effectively used the "tush push," and other teams struggle to replicate it.
Any potential rule changes would be decided in the off-season, not during the current season.
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Great Britain and Northern Ireland did not win any gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking their first time in 22 years without a gold. The team finished with a total of five medals and ranked 21st on the medal table, missing their target of a top-eight finish.
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Great Britain and Northern Ireland did not win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships for the first time in 22 years.
The team won a total of five medals, their lowest return since 2005.
The women's 4x100m relay team finished just off the podium, marking the first time since 2003 that the team did not win a relay medal.
The British team aimed for a top-eight finish but ended up in 21st place.
Two years ago, the team won 10 medals, including two golds, at the World Championships in Budapest.
In Tokyo, Jake Wightman won a silver medal in the men's 1500m, and Amy Hunt won silver in the women's 200m.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson won a bronze medal in the heptathlon.
Some athletes faced challenges, including injuries and difficult weather conditions for the marathon.
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A'ja Wilson, a player for the Las Vegas Aces, has won the WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the fourth time, setting a new record. She has led the league in points and blocks per game in the 2025 season. The WNBA continues to expand, adding three new teams for a total of 18 teams.
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A'ja Wilson has been named the 2025 WNBA MVP.
This is her fourth time winning the MVP award, setting a new record.
Wilson was previously tied for MVP wins with Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson.
She led the league in points per game and blocks per game this season.
Wilson finished in the top five for points, rebounds, blocks, and steals.
She shot 50% from the field, 42% from three-point range, and 85% from the free throw line.
Last year, Wilson helped Team USA win a gold medal at the Paris Summer Olympics.
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams by adding three new cities.
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Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson left a game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a neck injury and is uncertain to return. The Eagles are currently leading the game but face a strong Rams team, and Johnson's absence could affect their performance. Matt Pryor is replacing Johnson while the team monitors the situation.
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Lane Johnson, an Eagles player, left the game against the Rams with a neck injury.
Johnson's return to the game is uncertain as he remains in a medical tent.
The Eagles are leading the Rams with a 7-0 score at the moment.
Matt Pryor is playing in Johnson's position while he is out.
Johnson is a key player on the Eagles' offensive line, and his absence may impact their performance.
The Rams are known for their strong defensive lineup, including young players like Braden Fiske and Jared Verse.
Johnson was seen on the bench and has yet to be taken to the locker room for further assessment.
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The Cleveland Browns are considering a change in their quarterback lineup. Joe Flacco has struggled in the first two games of the season, and the team is thinking about starting rookie Dillon Gabriel instead. The decision-makers in the team have not decided yet but are keeping a close watch on Flacco's performance.
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Joe Flacco started the season for the Cleveland Browns but has not performed well.
The Browns lost their first game 17-16 to the Cincinnati Bengals and their second game 41-17 to the Baltimore Ravens.
Flacco's stats for the first two games include 489 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Cleveland's head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees considered switching to rookie Dillon Gabriel but chose to stay with Flacco for now.
Gabriel performed well in training camp and preseason, making him a strong candidate for the starting position.
Upcoming games for the Browns are against teams with varying defense rankings before a potentially easier matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Flacco's lack of mobility is a concern for the coaching staff, whereas Gabriel’s ability to move and extend plays fits better with their strategy.
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Barcelona will play Getafe in a La Liga soccer match on Sunday. Marcus Rashford is expected to feature prominently for Barcelona after a strong performance in a recent Champions League game. The match will be available to watch on ESPN Deportes and Fubo.
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The soccer match between Barcelona and Getafe is on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
The game will take place at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Kick-off time is scheduled for 2:30 PM EDT.
The match is broadcast on ESPN Deportes and available for streaming on Fubo.
Marcus Rashford recently scored twice for Barcelona in a Champions League game against Newcastle.
Barcelona won that game 2-1 and Rashford joined the team on loan after leaving Manchester United.
Barcelona aims to stay close to the top of the La Liga standings, where Real Madrid currently leads.
Getafe has struggled in away games against Barcelona, losing seven times in a row on the road.
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WWE announced a champion vs. champion match between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins for Crown Jewel 2025. This event marks WWE's return to Australia, taking place in Perth, and continues a long-standing rivalry between the two wrestlers. The match will determine the Crown Jewel champion.
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WWE confirmed a match between champions Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins for Crown Jewel 2025.
The announcement was made by WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque.
Cody Rhodes is the Undisputed WWE Champion, having defended his title at Wrestlepalooza.
Seth Rollins, WWE World Heavyweight Champion, lost a mixed tag match at the same event.
The match will take place in Perth, Australia, on October 11, 2025.
This event marks a change in location as previous Crown Jewel events were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The rivalry between Rhodes and Rollins goes back to Rhodes' WWE return at WrestleMania 38.
The outcome will decide the new Crown Jewel champion.
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The Washington Commanders are making changes to their starting lineup before their Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jayden Daniels is injured, and Brandon Coleman will not start despite being healthy, with Chris Paul and Andrew Wylie taking the guard positions instead.
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Jayden Daniels, a player for the Commanders, is out with a knee injury.
Brandon Coleman, a regular starting left guard, will not play even though he is healthy.
Chris Paul will start in place of Brandon Coleman. He hasn't started since 2023.
Andrew Wylie will start at right guard instead of Nick Allegretti.
These changes follow the Commanders' struggles in protecting their quarterback, with Daniels being sacked seven times in two games.
Protecting quarterback Marcus Mariota is a priority for the Commanders in the upcoming game.
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Nick Castellanos, a player for the Philadelphia Phillies, publicly criticized his manager, Rob Thomson, over communication issues regarding his reduced playing time. In response, Thomson acknowledged the need for better communication and expressed openness to hearing from players.
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Nick Castellanos plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Castellanos has seen his playing time reduced, spending more time on the bench.
He publicly criticized manager Rob Thomson for poor communication.
Castellanos recently achieved his 250th career home run.
Rob Thomson responded by agreeing that communication could improve and emphasized that it involves both parties.
Thomson had a conversation with Castellanos, which he described as productive.
The Phillies are competing for the top spot in the National League.
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The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are continuing with the Mobil 1 301 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This race is part of the Round of 12, where drivers are competing for a spot in the Round of 8. Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings, and the race is available to watch on USA Network or stream on Fubo.
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The Mobil 1 301 is part of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs' Round of 12.
The race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.
It is held at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Denny Hamlin leads the playoff standings as the race begins.
Ryan Blaney, the defending champion, holds a 19-point advantage over the cutoff line entering the Round of 12.
Bubba Wallace is on the playoff bubble, one point ahead of the next competitor.
Christopher Bell won last weekend's race at Bristol.
The race can be viewed live on USA Network or streamed on Fubo.
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The New York Mets have removed 34-year-old pitcher Wander Suero from their team lineup. Suero was designated for assignment by the Mets before a game with the Washington Nationals. He previously joined the Mets earlier in September but did not play in any games for them.
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The New York Mets designated pitcher Wander Suero for assignment on Saturday.
Suero is 34 years old and was originally claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on September 4.
Before being cut, Suero was moved from Triple-A to the active roster but did not play.
Suero has played for four major league teams over seven seasons and appeared in 196 games.
Suero was part of the Washington Nationals' team that won the World Series in 2019.
With only a few games left in the MLB season, Suero is unlikely to be claimed off waivers.
New York selected pitcher Richard Lovelady from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the roster spot.
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Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, increasing his chances in the Formula 1 title race. Oscar Piastri, who leads the championship, crashed early in the race, but Lando Norris was unable to significantly reduce Piastri's lead. George Russell and Carlos Sainz also performed well, finishing second and third respectively.
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Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri crashed on the first lap but still leads the championship by 25 points.
Lando Norris finished seventh and gained only six points on Piastri.
George Russell moved from fifth to second place in the race.
Carlos Sainz finished third, earning Williams' first podium since 2021.
McLaren hoped to clinch the constructors' title but will have to wait longer.
Oscar Piastri had a difficult weekend, with mistakes in both qualifying and the race.
The next Formula 1 race is the Singapore Grand Prix, happening from October 3-5.
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The Chicago Cubs made several roster changes, including letting go of pitcher Nate Pearson, as part of their playoff preparations. Pearson was acquired in 2024 but did not perform as expected, leading to his release to make room for other players.
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The Chicago Cubs reshuffled their roster and made five transactions involving four players.
Nate Pearson, a right-handed pitcher, was let go by the Cubs.
Pearson appeared in 30 games for the Cubs and had a 5.05 ERA.
He was originally acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024.
The need to activate pitcher Eli Morgan required a spot on the 40-man roster, affecting Pearson's status.
Nate Pearson can potentially move to the minors if he clears waivers.
The transactions are part of the Cubs' strategy to prepare for the playoffs.
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Jose Berrios, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, has moved to the bullpen after being part of the starting rotation. Although not pleased with this change, Berrios stated he will continue to support his team and adapt to his new role.
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Jose Berrios, previously a starter pitcher, has been moved to the bullpen by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Berrios has expressed his disappointment about the change but remains committed to supporting his team.
In his last 10 starts, Berrios pitched beyond the sixth inning only once.
He consistently threw at least 70 pitches in each of those 10 starts, which shows some inefficiency.
The decision to move him was due to his recent performance and could change if his performance improves.
Blue Jays' coach John Schneider mentioned Berrios has expressed his thoughts professionally.
Berrios aims to be a positive presence for the team and adapt to his bullpen role.
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Longtime baseball pitcher Kyle Hendricks plans to retire after this season, according to reports. Hendricks, who won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, will end his career with the Los Angeles Angels.
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Kyle Hendricks played for the Chicago Cubs from 2014 to 2024.
Hendricks is reportedly retiring after the current season, as reported by USA Today.
He helped the Cubs win the World Series in 2016.
This season, he pitched for the Los Angeles Angels with a 4.79 ERA in 30 starts.
Hendricks has a career ERA of 3.76 and a total of 1,365 career strikeouts.
He ranks seventh in strikeouts for the Cubs with 1,259 during his time there.
Despite his achievements, Hendricks never became an All-Star or won the Cy Young Award.
He signed with the Angels for the 2025 season, making it his first team change in the major leagues.
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Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice is serving a six-game suspension for breaking the NFL's personal conduct rules. Rice can rejoin team activities after the Chiefs' game against the New York Giants, though he cannot practice until Week 7. The Chiefs are managing without him, facing injuries in their wide receiver group early in the 2025 season.
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Rashee Rice was suspended for six games due to a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.
The Kansas City Chiefs have lost their first two games of the 2025 NFL season.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are preparing to play the New York Giants in Week 3.
After the Week 3 game, Rice can return to team meetings at the Chiefs' facility.
He is allowed to attend meetings but cannot practice until Week 7.
Rice performed well in his rookie year with 79 catches but played only four games in 2024 due to injury.
The Chiefs face challenges with other wide receivers injured early in the season.
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Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was seen working with Quentin Grimes, a former Knicks player, during Grimes' free agency. Thibodeau, previously successful with the Knicks, has been let go as their coach, while Grimes is negotiating his next basketball contract.
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Tom Thibodeau, the former Knicks coach, helped Quentin Grimes, a former Knicks and current Philadelphia 76ers player.
Thibodeau led the Knicks to a 51-31 season and the Eastern Conference Finals but was dismissed after five seasons.
Grimes played under Thibodeau in New York early in his career before moving to other teams.
Grimes showed promising performance with the 76ers, increasing his career statistics.
Despite Grimes' performance, the 76ers have a crowded lineup of guards, which complicates his free agency.
Thibodeau has won two Coach of the Year awards and has a strong coaching record, yet he faces unemployment.
Quentin Grimes and Jonathan Kuminga are top restricted free agents in the current basketball market.
The Brooklyn Nets and other teams have some financial flexibility but appear hesitant to make offers for Grimes.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow underwent surgery for a severe injury known as turf toe. Initially, doctors predicted he might return in three months, but now it seems his recovery could take longer. If he returns at all this season, it's more likely to be during the playoffs.
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Joe Burrow, a Bengals quarterback, had surgery for a severe turf toe injury.
Turf toe is a painful injury that affects the joint of the big toe, often requiring rest and recovery.
Initial predictions estimated a three-month recovery time for Burrow.
A new report suggests a longer recovery, possibly ruling out a regular-season return.
A postseason return is more likely if the Bengals make the playoffs.
Jake Browning is the backup quarterback and may lead the team in Burrow's absence.
The Bengals want to avoid rushing Burrow back and risking further injury.
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Dom DiSandro, a Philadelphia Eagles staff member, was fined $75,000 by the NFL for texting from the bench during a preseason game against the New York Jets. This action violated league rules, and an appeal by the team was denied. DiSandro previously gained attention for an altercation with a San Francisco 49ers player during a 2023 game.
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Dom DiSandro is the Eagles' senior advisor to the general manager and chief security officer.
DiSandro was ejected from a game after a physical encounter with a 49ers player in 2023.
The NFL fined DiSandro $75,000 for texting from the bench during a preseason game.
The Eagles filed an appeal against the fine, but it was not successful.
DiSandro was previously fined $100,000 and banned from the sidelines for a prior incident.
DiSandro became well-known following his involvement in the altercation with the 49ers player.
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