Joe Burrow gets MVP prediction from former Super Bowl champion
In recent years, the NFL MVP discussion has centered around names such as Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes. However, one former Super Bowl champion thinks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could make his case this season.
Former Rams star Kurt Warner hopped on “The Rich Eisen Show” and revealed why he thinks Burrow could make a run at this year’s MVP award.
“I believe he’s going to put up incredible numbers,” Warner said. “If the team can come together and win more games this year, I believe the numbers will be there for Joe Burrow to make a case for the MVP.”
"If the team can come together and win more games this year, I believe the numbers will be there for Joe Burrow to make a case for the MVP."@Kurt13Warner gives his thoughts on who could win the MVP this season 👀
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 9, 2026
(via @richeisenshow) pic.twitter.com/uzlg33OdGD
Burrow finished fourth twice in the NFL MVP voting, which came in 2022 and 2024. In 2024, he finished behind Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley, respectively.
Statistically, Burrow’s best season came in 2024. That year, he threw for 4,918 yards with 43 touchdowns, both of which were career highs. Unfortunately, Cincinnati finished with a 9-8 record and didn’t make the playoffs.
Burrow played just eight games in 2025 due to injuries, but he has been vocal about the team’s expectations in 2026. In May, Burrow said this is the “most talented roster” he’s had since coming into the NFL.
Burrow also said he’s “trying to manifest” a Super Bowl, so there are a lot of expectations for this team entering the 2026 season.
The good news is that superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is trending to play in Week 1 despite a worrisome injury at the end of August, and that should help Burrow put up monster numbers.
If all goes well, this could finally be the year when Joe Burrow wins the NFL MVP award.
NBA Draft pick could return to college after major NCAA ruling
Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected at No. 59 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he intends to try to play another season in college.
Judge Williams of the Clark County Circuit Court granted Kaufman-Renn a temporary restraining order to allow him to play another season in college in another major ruling.
In Clark County Circuit Court No. 6 for hearing in former #Purdue player Trey Kaufman-Renn's motion vs NCAA seeking another year of eligibility.
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 8, 2026
Judge Williams grants NCAA motion limiting today's hearing to ruling on temporary restraining order. That hearing now underway. pic.twitter.com/yizwpVRPYg
The NCAA has already seen this take place in college football when a Louisiana judge granted a TRO for several players to return to college despite them spending time on NFL rosters during training camp.
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has been at the center of controversy after bringing two such players to the program, although neither played in the opener against Clemson.
Kauffman-Renn played four seasons with Purdue, appearing in 147 games and registering 112 starts for the Boilermakers. His best season came in 2024-25 when he averaged 20.1 points per game with 6.5 rebounds.
Kauffman-Renn then appeared in five games for the Timberwolves in the Summer League, although he hasn’t signed a contract with Minnesota yet.
Alabama center Charles Bediako made waves after he played a few games for the Crimson Tide despite previously being in the G League. However, he was later ruled ineligible.
Kauffman-Renn’s case is much different because he was selected in the NBA Draft, and the NCAA confusion takes another turn.
Bryce Underwood had two words in response to Kyle Whittingham’s comments
Michigan Wolverines starting quarterback Bryce Underwood might be fighting for his job after an ugly Week 1 performance.
Following Michigan’s controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan, head coach Kyle Whittingham had some interesting comments about his starting QB.
On Wednesday, Underwood was asked about those comments, although the QB didn’t see them. When he was told about the comments, he had two words: “It’s cool.”
Bryce Underwood kept it pretty simple when asked about Kyle Whittingham’s comments on his starting job.
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2026
🎥: @CSayf23 pic.twitter.com/I1GbLITGr6
Michigan survived with a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Underwood on the last play of the game. However, it was full of controversy after the clock appeared to hit zero, but the officials added one second, which led to the touchdown.
The MAC appealed the decision, but the NCAA issued a statement saying they can not change the outcome of a game.
Still, Underwood went just 12-of-22 for 170 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in a sluggish performance in Week 1.
Tommy Carr, the brother of Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, has been taking some reps with the first-string offense, and Colorado State transfer Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is another option to consider if things don’t improve.
The pressure is also on since Michigan reportedly shelled out $12 million to recruit Underwood, so there are lofty expectations in Ann Arbor.
Michigan faces the Oklahoma Sooners in Ann Arbor in Week 2 before an easier game against UTEP.
Mike Tomlin dropped a hint about potential NFL coaching return
Mike Tomlin spent 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach before stepping down after the 2026 season.
Tomlin has a total of 196 wins with one Super Bowl on his resume, and the legendary coach won’t be on the sidelines this season wearing a headset.
However, Tomlin left the door open regarding a return to coaching sometime in the future.
“It’s certainly not a 32-team league for me, but I’ve also learned to never say never,” Tomlin said while doing an interview with Cris and Jac Collinsworth on Pro Football Focus. “I love to coach. I love all the challenges of the profession. I love to be a part of growth and development of young people individually. I love the measurement of the seven-day cycle, but also have enjoyed, man, the last six months life on this other side that I had no idea about.”
After Tomlin stepped down in January, a report swirled stating that Tomlin would not coach again, although these comments from Tomlin himself seem to be much different.
For this upcoming season, Mike Tomlin will be part of NBC’s “Football Night in America” after being hired as an analyst, so he will still be around the game plenty.
Right now, Tomlin is going to try the television route, but the idea of returning to the sidelines could come after the 2026 season.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell reveals he has cancer
Rutgers basketball head coach Steve Pikiell announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
In a letter to the Rutgers fan base, Pikiell revealed the diagnosis, but he said he intends to be around the team this season, saying he “will still be involved with the team to the best of my ability.”
Here is part of what Pikiell said in the letter.
“Out of respect and fondness for all of you, I would like to share some personal news. A couple of months ago, after not feeling 100 percent, I visited a team of doctors at RWJBarnabas Health. After undergoing various tests, I received the difficult news that I have cancer. I am incredibly grateful to my team of doctors at RWJBarnabas and Memorial Sloan Kettering for guiding and supporting us through this difficult time. “
A letter from men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell to Rutgers Nation. https://t.co/lvMCRvht2V#TheKnighthood🛡️⚔️ pic.twitter.com/gkWOjHWCuK
— Rutgers Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@RutgersMBB) September 9, 2026
Pikiell spent 11 seasons as the head coach at Stony Brook before coming to Rutgers for the 2016-17 season. So, Pikiell was set to begin his 11th season as Rutgers head coach.
Pikiell has a record of 161160 with the Scarlet Knights, which includes back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2021 and 2022.
Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn also released a statement, saying there is “no set timeline” for his full return, but Pikiell has the full support of the university and the athletic department.
Associate head coach Brandin Knight will serve as the interim when Pikiell is unable.
Another NFL team had interest in Maxx Crosby after failed Ravens trade
It was a long offseason for Las Vegas Raiders superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Raiders and Baltimore Ravens agreed to a trade sending Crosby to Baltimore for two first-round picks. Then, in a stunning twist, the Ravens backed out shortly after due to medical reasons.
However, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that another team called about Crosby: The Los Angeles Rams.
“Garrett wasn’t the only superstar edge the Rams strongly considered acquiring in the spring,” Pelissero wrote. “They also called and kept tabs on Maxx Crosby, who ended up back in Las Vegas after a blockbuster deal with the Ravens came apart in March over concerns about the knee Crosby had repaired in January.”
After the Ravens backed out, reports stated that there was still a path to Crosby being traded, although it seems unlikely that Las Vegas would receive anywhere close to two first-round picks.
On June 1, the Rams acquired Myles Garrett in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jared Verse and three draft picks. That essentially ended any hopes of landing Crosby, and then Aaron Donald came out of retirement to play with LA.
Still, the thought of Crosby in LA is a fun one to think about, although the duo of Garrett and Donald is as scary as it gets.
For the Raiders, there could be more Crosby trade discussions as the season goes on, especially if he plays well and looks healthy.
Report reveals 1 surprise team that tried to trade for Myles Garrett
On June 1, the Los Angeles Rams struck gold by acquiring superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
The Rams traded away Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-rounder, but bringing in Garrett is a huge move as LA chases another Super Bowl.
As it turns out, there was one other team that made a call to try and acquire Garrett: The Buffalo Bills, as NFL insider Tom Pelissero wrote in his new Substack column.
“But sources say another team called Cleveland on the day the trade leaked: The Bills, who had checked in periodically on Garrett’s availability for the better part of two years. Previously, the answer had always been the same: Myles Garrett is not available.”
Pelissero added that even if Buffalo matched the compensation the Rams offered, Buffalo didn’t have a young player like Verse to offer, which made it harder to make a trade.
The addition of Verse in the deal was “pivotal” in Cleveland sending Garrett away, according to Pelissero.
Still, one can only wonder where Buffalo would be today if Garrett did come to town. The Bills gave Josh Allen a new receiver by acquiring DJ Moore in a deal with the Chicago Bears, and they fired head coach Sean McDermott and replaced him with Joe Brady, who was the offensive coordinator previously in Buffalo.
At the end of the day, the Rams’ offer was too strong to beat, and now LA is viewed as a Super Bowl contender.
Louisiana Senator rips SEC over potential LSU expulsion
Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers blew out Dabo Swinney’s Clemson team in Week 1, but there is plenty of drama swirling in Baton Rouge.
The former NFL players going to college have caused quite a stir, and on Tuesday, things intensified when the SEC filed a lawsuit and is now scheduled to meet Thursday in an effort to possibly expel LSU from the conference.
After that news surfaced, John Kennedy, a Senator in the state of Louisiana, sent a strong message warning the SEC what would happen if LSU were to be kicked out of the conference.
“I’ve got rocks in my driveway that are smarter than that,” Kennedy said. “They’re not going to throw LSU out of the SEC. Let me tell you something, I and a lot of other people in the United States Congress will be on them like a hobo on a ham sandwich. LSU hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s called a court of law.”
Kennedy wasn’t the only one to voice his pleasure. Bill Cassidy, another Louisiana Senator, also expressed frustration and said this has to be applied “consistently.”
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) releases a statement to @YahooSports calling for the SEC to apply its rules consistently and describing the SEC's approach to the LSU situation as a “hypocrisy” that is unfair to student-athletes. pic.twitter.com/j2eDrh2kNM
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 8, 2026
LSU brought in several players who were on NFL rosters during the summer, including Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both of whom played last season at Ole Miss with Kiffin. However, neither played in LSU’s opening game against Clemson.
Right now, this situation is far from over, and if the SEC does agree to expel LSU, it might get very ugly.
Christian McCaffrey has a little-known sports connection in Australia
Christian McCaffrey was born into an athletic family that has even made a mark in the Land Down Under.
With the San Francisco 49ers in Australia for their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the National Basketball League revisited the time when McCaffrey’s uncle, Billy McCaffrey, played a couple of seasons in the league in the 1990s.
With the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne for their upcoming NFL game, superstar RB Christian McCaffrey has a special Aussie connection 👀
— NBL (@NBL) September 8, 2026
His uncle Billy McCaffrey played two seasons in the NBL for the South East Melbourne Magic, including their 1996 championship-winning team… pic.twitter.com/w1euCpy34m
Billy is the younger brother of Christian’s father, Ed McCaffrey, who won three Super Bowl titles during an NFL career that began in 1993 and lasted through the 2000 campaign.
Billy’s NBL career wasn’t too shabby either. In 40 games played for the South East Melbourne, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds and won an NBL title in 1996. He also won an NCAA title with the Duke Blue Devils in 1991.
Christian, meanwhile, would love to add to the McCaffreys’ collection of championship trophies and have a championship ring to show when the family gets together. This could be the season he finally gets to win a Vince Lombardi Trophy, as the 49ers have a solid roster and great coaching.
The Niners play the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne to kick off the 2026 NFL season.
Kings’ message to Ben Simmons gets bombarded with jokes
Ben Simmons will look to prove he can still be a solid contributor on the floor, as he makes his return to the NBA on a 1-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
But Sacramento fans (and NBA followers in general) don’t seem to be too thrilled about the Kings adding Simmons into the mix.
On Tuesday, the Kings posted a welcome message for the three-time NBA All-Star in his return to the NBA 10 years after he was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 draft.
welcome to the 916, @bensimmons25 👑 pic.twitter.com/qdZ24cNIFd
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 8, 2026
Fans, meanwhile, used that post as an opportunity to bring out all sorts of jokes and roasts for the Kings and Simmons.
Havent the Kings suffered enough?
— Bronsexual Healing (@Brian95869724) September 8, 2026
Light the beam pic.twitter.com/Ax1mzMKEPn
— SuperNintendoChalmers (@Joeguzman22) September 8, 2026
WTF You really must’ve needed those 6 points a game to put you over the top.
— SportsGodMedia (@SportsGodMedia) September 9, 2026
lets goooo ben pic.twitter.com/N80JVdjC1n
— KICK (@kick) September 8, 2026
Y'all better reinforce the backboards there, because a professional brick thrower is coming.
— John “John” Johnson (@JohnJohnOfJohn) September 8, 2026
The 30-year-old Simmons has become a forgotten man in the NBA even before he skipped the entire 2025-26 season. After being one of the best players in the league during his time with the 76ers, Simmons’ star quickly faded, making limited impact on the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers before his one-season NBA hiatus.
The Kings, meanwhile, do appear to be an ideal landing spot for the former LSU Tigers star to get his legs back. Sacramento is coming off a terrible season and is not viewed as a title contender, giving Simmons the potential to enjoy ample playing time as he announces his return to the NBA.
Aaron Judge delivered a great quote after his return from injury
Aaron Judge’s return has given the New York Yankees a big morale boost, but his form is still catching up.
The superstar Yankees slugger was back in the lineup on Tuesday after missing over three months of action because of a rib injury and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.
The 34-year-old Judge knows he will have to pick it up sooner rather than later, with the MLB postseason getting closer.
“I get paid to do this, so I gotta go do it. That’s the end of it. I get paid to go out there and give my best to the New York Yankees and these fans,” the three-time American League Most Valuable Player told reporters after the game, via SNY Yankees.
Judge missed a total of 84 games because of a broken rib, but the Yankees managed to stay afloat during his lengthy absence. With their win against Colorado, the Yankees guaranteed themselves a winning season, marking the 34th time in a row that they have done so.
The Yankees may still be taking a careful approach with Judge, giving him some time to rest here and there before the playoffs. New York (82062) has 18 more games left to play and enters Wednesday’s meeting with the Rockies four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the top spot in the American League East standings.
So far this season, Judge is hitting .244/.370/.525 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 60 games.
Tyler Herro is in an ugly situation with his ex-girlfriend
Tyler Herro has a legal mess to deal with, and it involves someone he used to be in a relationship with.
According to TMZ, Milwaukee Bucks star shooting guard Tyler Herro is embroiled in a legal battle with his former girlfriend, Katya Henry, with their children at the center of it.
The crux of the dispute between Herro and Henry is custody and child support.
They have two kids, a daughter born in 2021 and a son who was born in 2023.
Herro, who said he had been paying child support since Henry gave birth, initially wanted the court’s help to specify a parenting schedule and the child support amount, but the former Kentucky Wildcats star has since dismissed the case.
Henry, on the other hand, is after primary custody of their children, per her filing. While she wants the kids to still have contact with Herro, she is requesting “safeguards” to be put in place.
Herro and Henry were in a romantic relationship for seven years, according to the petition she filed.
This is a situation Herro has to live with amid the start of his new journey in the NBA. The 2021-22 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner was part of a huge trade package the Miami Heat sent to the Bucks in July in exchange for two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis.
The 26-year-old Herro has career averages in the NBA of 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 394 games played.
Patrick Surtain II had a telling response to Christian Gonzalez’s stunning contract
Christian Gonzalez’s massive new contract extension with the New England Patriots easily clears the most recent deal signed by Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II.
But Surtain isn’t sweating it, as he even congratulated his Patriots counterpart for securing such a huge bag just before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
“I just think that’s what the market is now,” Surtain said of Gonzalez’s 4-year, $135 million extension deal, via Andrew Mason of DenverSports.com. “Everybody’s gonna jump the market, but it’s well- deserved, hell of a player. And he’s he’s one of those guys that I definitely look at and watch film on. It’s well-deserved. So, congrats to him. But when that time comes, that time comes.
But right now I can only control what I can control, and that’s being the best version of myself on the field.”
Surtain inked a 4-year, $96 million contract extension with the Broncos before the 2024 season. Denver even added more money to its investment in him, giving the former Alabama Crimson Tide star cornerback a $5 million increase in June as part of a contract adjustment.
Surtain deserves the contract too, having been among the elite in his position for years. He has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons. In 80 games played since being selected by the Broncos ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Surtain has 12 interceptions and 59 passes defended to his name.
Kyle Shanahan delivers unfortunate player news before 49ers-Rams game
The San Francisco 49ers absorbed a notable injury blow just days before the start of their 2026 campaign.
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan talked to reporters on Tuesday and revealed that defensive tackle Alfred Collins will miss not just Thursday’s game at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne but the entire 2026 season after suffering a
“Alfred tore his patellar tendon yesterday,” Shanahan said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “That was a big loss. We’ve lost two D-lineman pretty much for the year after cuts and before the first game which has been a huge challenge. I’m hurting for Alfred… It was real unfortunate for him.”
Shanahan shared that Collins got hurt during practice on Tuesday and will have to be placed on the injured reserve and go under the knife to address the injury.
A product of the Texas Longhorns, Collins appeared in 16 games during his rookie season in 2025, recording two passes defended, two forced fumbles, four quarterback hits, 17 combined tackles and a sack. He is perhaps best known among 49ers fans for his forced and recovered fumble during a crucial moment of what turned out to be a San Francisco Week 5 victory over the Rams.
Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year
Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. The 24-year-old faced Brewers reliever Trevor Megill with runners on first and second and nobody out.
Megill quickly got ahead 0-2. After Shaw fouled off a high fastball to keep the at-bat going, Megill got him with another heater right down the middle. Shaw foolishly challenged the call.
"That was right down the middle."
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 9, 2026
"That's just selfish." pic.twitter.com/Pvp0iyf5AR
The pitch was in the zone by a margin the size of a second baseball. The Brewers broadcast called it downright “selfish” that Shaw challenged such a clear strike on an 0-2 count.
Several fans agreed with the Brewers’ color announcer. Many called it one of the worst challenges they’ve ever seen.
thats the worst ABS challenge ive ever seen pic.twitter.com/MrWXJvMrk7
— BrodyMK64 (@BrodyMK64) September 9, 2026
Matt Shaw with no joke the worst challenge by anyone in the entire MLB
— Tucker Kraft Dynasty Owner🍺🧀🐐 (@GOATRodgersSZN) September 9, 2026
That’s got to be in the conversation for worst challenge of the year there from Matt Shaw
— HOWARD SZN (@HOWARD_SZNN) September 9, 2026
Worst AB I’ve ever witnessed actually. Wasting the challenge is what did it for me
— OBVIOUS SHIRTS® (@obvious_shirts) September 9, 2026
Shaw certainly gave Marcus Semien a run for worst ABS challenge of the season.
In all fairness to Shaw, Brewers catcher William Contreras deked him by stabbing at the pitch as if it were below the zone. Contreras even tapped at his own helmet, even though Milwaukee had no challenges left, to make Shaw think it was worth an ABS review.
Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly picked Shaw up later in the inning with a two-run double off the wall in right-center field. But the Brewers battled back to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th inning and won 4-3 in extras.
Elly De La Cruz had the craziest throw to prevent a Dodgers’ inside-the-park HR
Elly De La Cruz came to play against the defending champions.
The Cincinnati Reds star shortstop De La Cruz had an incredible showing on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the third inning at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez hit a rocket to Reds center fielder Dane Myers.
Myers attempted to dive for the ball but failed to make the catch, allowing the ball to bounce all the way to the wall. It was then retrieved by left fielder JJ Bleday, who hit the relay man, De La Cruz.
Despite being deep in the outfield grass, De La Cruz fired an absolute missile to catcher Jose Trevino at the plate. The throw was on the money and ended up getting Hernandez, who was attempting an inside-the-park home run, by about 10 feet.
Here is the video of the unbelievable moment.
Teoscar Hernandez goes for the inside-the-park home run and Elly De La Cruz throws him out at the plate! pic.twitter.com/JgFlanuI6P
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 9, 2026
Statcast listed De La Cruz’s relay throw at a staggering 105.3 mph. That might not have been De La Cruz’s most impressive feat of the night either as he also destroyed a Tarik Skubal offering during the half-inning prior for a two-run homer.
Elly De La Cruz DEMOLISHES a home run 444 feet off of Tarik Skubal! pic.twitter.com/vP65PgniFI
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 9, 2026
Despite playing on a forgotten Reds team, the two-time MLB All-Star De La Cruz continues to be one of the best nightly shows in baseball. This is nothing new though as you may recall that De La Cruz was already going viral for his torpedo relay throws back when he was still a rookie.
Sean McVay speaks out amid decision to sit Aaron Donald for Melbourne game
Sean McVay has addressed the Aaron Donald-sized hole missing from the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup heading into their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Rams head coach announced Tuesday that Donald would not be available for the Week 1 contest in Melbourne. McVay revealed the All-Pro pass rusher would not even make the trip to Australia to watch the contest from the sidelines.
Despite Donald’s absence, McVay told reporters that fans can expect the veteran defensive tackle to don a horned helmet again “sooner rather than later.”
“He’s doing a great job,” McVay said, via ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. “I think he’ll be ready to go sooner rather than later, but we’re making a decision that we think is best for him and for our team. … He’s attacked this the right way, but it would have been a really quick turnaround.”
While Donald was linked to an NFL return for months, his comeback was only confirmed on August 30. Donald has remained in incredible shape, but the team understandably wants to take a cautious approach with the 35-year-old franchise icon. The team thought better of having Donald spend at least 30 hours on a plane over the span of a few days.
McVay added that he didn’t want to “put any sort of expectations” on Donald’s looming return by giving a firm date. He also indicated that Donald would have a sizable role when ready to take the field again.
Donald won’t be gracing any fields down under for the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. But he’ll be putting pressure on opposing offensive lines stateside soon enough.
Domantas Sabonis is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors
Domantas Sabonis might be in line for a return to the Eastern Conference.
The Charlote Hornets could be in the mix to trade for the Sacramento Kings big man Sabonis, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday. Fischer notes though that the Kings would like to get “positive trade value” back for Sabonis, which may complicate the prospects of any such deal.
Sabonis, 30, has been with Sacramento since 2022. He has had a productive run for the Kings, making two All-NBA teams, earning one All-Star nod, and leading the league in rebounding three times.
But Sabonis now reportedly wants out of Sacramento after a nightmare 2025-26 season in which the team went 22-60. Sabonis recently even made a notable hire to potentially orchestrate his exit from the Kings.
The Hornets, meanwhile, are somewhat weak in the frontcourt after trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns in July. While Charlotte did get Naz Reid back as part of their blockbuster trade of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they need some more size and rebounding to help balance out their roster.
Of course, Sabonis is still owed a hefty $94.1 million over the next two seasons, meaning that Sacramento’s desire to get positive value back for him may be a non-starter. But Sabonis has been a trade candidate for a significant period of time now, so the rebuilding Kings may end up being forced to move him at some point.
Rockies’ Hunter Goodman has the stupidest blunder of the season
Hunter Goodman was somewhere on Jupiter during Tuesday’s game.
The Colorado Rockies catcher Goodman committed the absolute stupidest blunder of the year against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. In the first inning at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., Yankees first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. had a two-out base hit to left-center.
Regrettably, Rockies left fielder Jake McCarthy ended up misplaying the ball and kicking it away from himself, allowing lead runner Cody Bellinger to take third base. McCarthy then lobbed a soft throw back into the infield … only for Goodman to be completely spaced out at the plate.
Goodman did nothing but stand and watch as the ball rolled by him. The throw was already halfway to the backstop by the time that Goodman reacted, allowing Bellinger to score and Garcia to end up all the way at third base.
Here is the ridiculous video.
#Rockies gift #Yankees a run in first inning. Jake McCarthy inadvertently kicks ball for error. Then lobs ball home and Hunter Goodman doesn’t see it. A second error. An embarrassing sequence in a series of outfield gaffes over the last two weeks pic.twitter.com/6DkGRsgALL
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 8, 2026
McCarthy did get that entire slapstick sequence started with the misplay, but at least the ball just took a bad hop on him. Goodman seemed to be at the plate twiddling his thumbs and thinking about the “Seinfeld” reruns that he was going to watch when he got home.
The two-time All-Star Goodman did somewhat redeem himself later in the game with a two-run homer during the ninth inning. But the Rockies still lost to the Yankees by a final score of 5-3, thanks in no small part to Goodman doing his best impression of Tyler Stephenson at the plate.
Joe Burrow makes strong statement about his future with Bengals
Joe Burrow’s latest comments have Cincinnati Bengals fans breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Burrow raised eyebrows last month with his comments that this year is a “now or never” season for the Bengals. Some interpreted his words as an ultimatum for the organization to provide him with a Super Bowl-ready roster or else risk losing Cincinnati’s franchise quarterback.
In a recent interview with Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson, Burrow assured fans he was not going anywhere and that he was sticking by his team “for the long haul.”
“I’m efficient with my words, and when I’m efficient with my words, that leaves some room for interpretation,” Burrow told Hobson.
“But I mean what I say. I’m here for the long haul. I’m not going anywhere. I’m just trying to bring a now-or-never mentality to the day-by-day process. If you’re not, what are you doing? Attack the day with a championship mindset. The rest will take care of itself.”
The Bengals have not made the playoffs since making the Super Bowl and AFC Championship Game in back-to-back seasons. Burrow on-field frustrations about that are real, but that does not mean he wants out of Ohio.
