Sports News Digest

Philadelphia Phillies

• LHP Jesús Luzardo was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 12) with left shoulder inflammation after being scratched from a start; his playoff timeline is uncertain but he's said to be moving in the right direction. (Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2026)
• RHP Caleb Kilian was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot late in the season. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• LHP Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day IL; INF Christian Cairo was designated for assignment and RHP Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A in corresponding roster moves. (CBS Sports, September 2026)
• The Phillies claimed veteran RHP José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox to add pitching depth for the stretch run. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• With Luzardo out, the Phillies plan to move two starters to the bullpen for the Wild Card Series beginning Sept. 29; rookie Andrew Painter is considered a lock for a pen/rotation role, and Max Lazar was recalled to help. (MLB.com, September 2026)

Philadelphia Eagles

• TE Dallas Goedert suffered a sprained MCL against the Titans on Sept. 20 and is expected to miss multiple weeks, though the team hopes to get him back later this season. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• In response to the Goedert injury, the Eagles are re-signing TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• CB Kenny Moore signed a one-year contract with the Eagles on Sept. 22. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• OLB Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) was ruled out for a second straight week, still awaiting his 2026 season debut. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• DT Jalen Carter (wrist, playing with a cast) and DB Cooper DeJean (calf/abdomen) were full practice participants and cleared to play after being limited earlier in the week. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)

Philadelphia Flyers

• Starting goalie Dan Vladar left a preseason game against the Bruins on Sept. 22 with an upper-body injury; he's day-to-day, and coach Rick Tocchet won't guarantee he's ready for the Sept. 30 opener, which would mean more work for Joseph Woll. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• Forward Denver Barkey left a preseason game against Washington with a lower-body injury and did not return. (Yardbarker, September 2026)
• Owen Tippett and Noah Cates both declared themselves fully healthy entering training camp after finishing last season hurt. (Yardbarker, September 2026)

Philadelphia 76ers

• A camp-outlook piece flagged the Sixers opening camp Sept. 29 with five established stars (Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, James) but real questions about bench depth. (Northeast Times, September 2026)
• Joel Embiid is reported to be lifting five days a week and has trimmed down; the team isn't promising 82 games but is targeting his availability through the playoffs. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• VJ Edgecombe and several Sixers, including newcomers Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade, have been working out together at the Camden practice facility to build chemistry alongside LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes

• Seth Jarvis, recovering from shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, skated with teammates for the first time since surgery on Sept. 17 and is "ahead of schedule," though still expected to miss roughly the first month of the season. (NHL.com, September 2026)
• The Hurricanes announced their training camp roster (26 forwards, 15 defensemen, 6 goalies); Jarvis is included in the top group despite his recovery timeline, while goaltender Zach Jovanovski was reassigned to the OHL's Guelph Storm in the first camp cut. (NHL.com, September 2026)

Texas A&M Football

• WR/DB Terry Bussey will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a lower-body injury on the opening kickoff against Kentucky on Sept. 19, a big loss for the Aggies' two-way playmaker. (247Sports, September 2026)
• Ahead of Week 3, RB Jamarion Morrow, WRs Ashton Bethel-Roman and TK Norman, and DE Anto Saka were listed as questionable on the injury report. (SI, September 2026)

Penn State Football

• Head coach Matt Campbell said on Sept. 23 that WR Koby Howard, who has emerged as a breakout playmaker with 12 catches for 344 yards and 2 TDs, will be sidelined for an extended period with an injury suffered against Buffalo; Campbell stopped short of ruling him out for the season. (SI, September 2026)

Carolina Panthers

• The Panthers signed WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette on Sept. 22, a returning player from 2023 recently released from the Cardinals' practice squad, and added WR Shedrick Jackson to the practice squad. (PFT/NBC Sports, September 2026)
• New OC Brad Idzik has revamped Carolina's offensive scheme with more tempo and 12-personnel to protect Bryce Young, who has thrown 6 TDs against 1 INT with a 113.3 rating early in the season. (ESPN, September 2026)

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Philadelphia Phillies

• LHP Jesús Luzardo was scratched from his Saturday start with shoulder soreness, a precursor to landing on the 15-day IL retroactive to Sept. 12. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• The Phillies claimed RHP José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox and transferred RHP Caleb Kilian (oblique) to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)

Philadelphia Eagles

• The Eagles signed RB Jaydon Blue (off Dallas' practice squad) and RB Dameon Pierce to their practice squad. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• DT Uar Bernard, one of the team's International Pathway Program players, signed with the Eagles' practice squad. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)

Villanova Wildcats Basketball

• Ohio State transfer F Devin Royal committed to Villanova for 2026-27 after averaging 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds last season. (VU Hoops, September 2026)
• Oregon transfer F Kwame Evans Jr. is set to join Villanova and should immediately start in the frontcourt after averaging 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds last season. (VU Hoops, September 2026)
• Freshman big man Matt Hodge (knee) is expected back for 2026-27 after missing Villanova's final four games last season following surgery. (VU Hoops, September 2026)

Philadelphia Flyers

• The Flyers signed RFA F Trevor Zegras to a four-year, $36.5 million contract extension. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• GM Danny Briere said there are no active contract talks with pending RFA Matvei Michkov or pending UFA D Rasmus Ristolainen. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• F Ilya Pautov, a 2024 sixth-round pick, signed his entry-level contract after posting 23 points in 30 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva. (Puckpedia, September 2026)

Philadelphia 76ers

• The Sixers signed G Anfernee Simons (two years, $12.3M), F Dean Wade (four years, $38.7M) and C Ariel Hukporti (one year, $3.4M), plus Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert on two-way deals. (Liberty Ballers, September 2026)
• Six-time All-Star G Kyle Lowry retired after 20 NBA seasons. (Liberty Ballers, September 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes

• D Alexander Nikishin remains without a new contract as a restricted free agent as the Hurricanes open camp, complicating the path to a deal. (The Hockey Writers, September 2026)

Texas A&M Football

• LB Daymion Sanford, playing through a spring fibula injury, was cleared by coach Mike Elko to start in the season opener vs. Missouri State. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• WR Jerome Myles and OL Nelson McGuire left the program for personal reasons, per coach Mike Elko. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• Four Aggies were listed questionable on the Week 3 injury report: RB Jamarion Morrow, WRs Ashton Bethel-Roman and TK Norman, and DE Anto Saka. (SI, September 2026)

Penn State Football

• DE LaVar Arrington II will be out 4-6 weeks after a knee "cleanup" procedure for an injury sustained in training camp. (SI, September 2026)
• Penn State enters Week 3 relatively healthy, with S Jeremiah Cooper and CB Zion Tracy working back from camp injuries. (SI/Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• True freshman CB Josiah Zayas became the first true freshman to start at corner for Penn State's defense in 11 years, filling in for Zion Tracy. (SI, September 2026)

Carolina Panthers

• RT Taylor Moton (blood clot in lungs) will miss at least the first four games; OLB Patrick Jones II (back) and DT Bobby Brown III (back) have also been banged up. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• The Panthers traded for defensive line depth from the Chargers, signed a veteran linebacker, and waived G Chandler Zavala to make room. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• Coach Dave Canales ruled OLB Patrick Jones II out for the Week 1 game against Chicago with a back injury. (Cat Scratch Reader, September 2026)

New York Giants

• CB Paulson Adebo (knee) will miss at least the next four games; six other Giants were limited in practice with various injuries. (Big Blue Interactive, September 2026)
• The Giants signed CB Nikko Reed off the Chargers' practice squad to the 53-man roster and added CB Jaden Robinson to the practice squad. (Big Blue Interactive, September 2026)

Washington Commanders

• LT Laremy Tunsil (torn tricep) and DT Johnny Newton (torn pectoral, surgery) were placed on injured reserve, sidelining both for a significant stretch. (Hogs Haven, September 2026)
• Washington signed veteran WR Stefon Diggs and released OLB DJ Johnson and CB Darius Rush. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)

Dallas Cowboys

• RB Malik Davis suffered a season-ending non-contact hip injury in practice before the opener and was placed on injured reserve. (Yardbarker, September 2026)
• The Cowboys re-signed RB Israel Abanikanda to the practice squad after clearing waivers, following the earlier addition of RB Tyler Goodson. (Dallas Cowboys, September 2026)

Atlanta Braves

• RHP Bryce Elder had bone fragments removed from his right knee and could be ready for the playoffs; RHP Robert Suárez (elbow inflammation) is targeting a late-September return. (House That Hank Built, September 2026)
• The Braves claimed RHP Michael Grove off waivers from the Rays and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. (House That Hank Built, September 2026)

New York Mets

• RHPs Robert Stock (finger numbness) and Daniel Duarte (hamstring strain) were both placed on the 15-day IL, ending their 2026 seasons. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• 1B Jared Young was placed on the 7-day concussion IL after being kneed in the head by teammate Nolan McLean and won't return in 2026. (MLB.com, September 2026)

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 8) with left knee and right biceps issues, targeting a return as a hitter as soon as Sept. 23. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• RHP Eric Lauer (elbow inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day IL and RHP Edgardo Henriquez landed on the 15-day IL with a back strain; both are done for the regular season. (MLB.com, September 2026)

St Louis Cardinals

• OF Joshua Báez (oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day IL, ending his season, while INF César Prieto was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• 3B Blaze Jordan (high ankle sprain) won't return this season, while INF JJ Wetherholt was activated from the IL with games left to chase Rookie of the Year. (MLB.com, September 2026)

Charlotte Hornets

• The Hornets re-signed G Coby White to a three-year, $74 million deal after trading LaMelo Ball, and acquired G Tre Mann from Cleveland for G Dennis Schröder. (Hoops Rumors, September 2026)
• Charlotte faces a roster crunch with 16 players on guaranteed deals; F Dorian Finney-Smith and G Pat Connaughton appear likeliest to be cut loose. (Hoops Rumors, September 2026)

New York Knicks

• The Knicks signed F/G John Konchar to a one-year deal and added Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown and James Wiseman on Exhibit 9 camp deals. (Yardbarker, September 2026)
• G Jalen Brunson, who won 2026 Finals MVP while playing through a wrist injury that required July surgery, is on track for training camp. (ESPN, September 2026)

Boston Celtics

• The Celtics added C Mitchell Robinson and G Mike Conley while trading Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia and losing Nikola Vučević in an offseason overhaul. (ESPN, September 2026)
• F Jayson Tatum, recovering from his May 2025 Achilles injury, is expected to be fully healthy entering the 2026-27 season. (ESPN, September 2026)

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Philadelphia Phillies

• LHP Jesús Luzardo was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 12) with an inflamed left shoulder; he isn't eligible to return until the regular season's final day. (Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2026)
• LHP Nestor Cortes, on a minor-league deal and nearing a call-up from Single-A Clearwater, was instead placed on the 7-day IL there with an undisclosed injury. (Heavy.com, September 2026)
• RHP Caleb Kilian, sidelined since Aug. 10 with a left oblique strain, is close to resuming throwing; interim manager Don Mattingly hasn't ruled out a 2026 return. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• LHP Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day IL; INF Christian Cairo was designated for assignment and RHP Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot. (MLB.com, September 2026)
• DH Kyle Schwarber was named the Phillies' 2026 nominee for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award. (MLB.com, September 2026)

Philadelphia Eagles

• G Landon Dickerson (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve after struggling in the season-opening loss to the Commanders. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• CB Cooper DeJean (calf/abdomen) missed the first Week 2 practice ahead of the Titans game but said he expects to be fine. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• DT Jalen Carter (wrist) also missed Week 2 practice, one of two Eagles All-Pros absent from the injury report. (NBC Sports Philadelphia, September 2026)
• The Eagles signed TE Josiah Deguara to the practice squad on Sept. 15. (PhiladelphiaEagles.com, September 2026)
• S Andre' Sam cleared waivers and reverts to injured reserve, ending his season; QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson was waived. (Bleeding Green Nation, September 2026)

Philadelphia Flyers

• Training camp opened Sept. 17 in Voorhees, NJ with 46 players; the preseason begins Sept. 21 against Washington. (Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2026)
• Winger Nikita Grebenkin (upper-body) had a minor flare-up and may miss the start of camp, though GM Danny Briere doesn't expect a long absence. (Flyers Nitty Gritty, September 2026)

Philadelphia 76ers

• The Sixers open training camp Sept. 29 with core roles for Embiid, Maxey, George and Brown largely settled; bench depth remains a question, and the front office's goal for Embiid is durability, not a full 82 games. (Northeast Times, September 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes

• The Hurricanes signed D Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 contract for 2026-27. (The Hockey Writers, September 2026)
• F Seth Jarvis, recovering from shoulder surgery for a torn labrum and rotator cuff, is practicing with the top camp group but is still expected to miss the season's start. (Sportsnaut, September 2026)
• D Alexander Nikishin was absent from training camp with no contract; per The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, he has requested a change of scenery, complicating a new deal. (The Hockey Writers, September 2026)

Texas A&M Football

• Texas A&M released its first official 2026 depth chart: Rueben Owens and Jamarion Morrow co-starters at RB, Ashton Bethel-Roman and Terry Bussey at WR. (SI, September 2026)
• LB Daymion Sanford, who suffered a scary leg injury in the spring game, has been nursed back to health and is listed as a starter for the opener. (SI, September 2026)
• Four Texas A&M players were listed as questionable on the Week 3 injury report ahead of the SEC opener against Kentucky. (SI, September 2026)

Penn State Football

• DE Max Granville was ruled out for the rest of the season after a practice injury; head coach Matt Campbell did not disclose its nature. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• TE Gabe Burkle, recovering from a torn ACL suffered last November, is expected to return to game action against Temple. (Yahoo Sports, September 2026)
• DE LaVar Arrington II had a setback requiring a knee procedure and was out for the Marshall game. (SI, September 2026)

Carolina Panthers

• On the Week 2 injury report, OLB Patrick Jones and DT Bobby Brown III did not practice with back issues, TE Darren Waller had a rest day, and WR Jalen Coker was limited with an ankle issue. (Cat Scratch Reader, September 2026)

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