Daily Recaps

Daily Recap – September 17, 2026

News

Michael Thompson returned to the PGA Tour today at the Biltmore Championship Asheville, marking his first PGA Tour event since the Wells Fargo Championship in May 2023. Thompson, who has been sidelined with a wrist surgery and other injuries, will get 15 starts on a major medical extension.

Braxton Key brings a defensive mindset to his new team in Türkiye.

Week 2 Injury Reports

Practice Reports – Thursday:

Did Not Practice – Jonathan Allen (resting player), Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), Ronnie Harrison (hamstring), A’Shawn Robinson (resting player), Tua Tagovailoa (oblique), Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring; resting player).
Limited Participation – Parker Brailsford (thumb),
Full Participation – Jerry Jeudy (wrist), Josh Jobe (wrist), Daron Payne (knee),

Media Appearances

Links to press appearances from today:

Derrick Henry
Patrick Surtain II
Arinn Young

DeVonta Smith was mic’d up for Philadelphia’s Week 1 game against Washington.

Smitty Mic'd Up never disappoints 😂 pic.twitter.com/5FGfBMmrqJ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 17, 2026

Scenes and Highlights

Goff to Gibbs for the score pic.twitter.com/81Pfhuw7WO
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 18, 2026

Sonic took a hit for 6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/FXi32lBYHp
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2026

GAGE GAINS⬆️ pic.twitter.com/HKzMQonGqC
— Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (@JaxShrimp) September 18, 2026

Tyler Gentry hits his fourth postseason home run! 🚀 @kscitymonarchs

F-M 2 – KC 5, B5

Watch #FMvsKC on https://t.co/ZvGyEG6A78 pic.twitter.com/9tCOkCUHtz
— American Association (@AA_Baseball) September 18, 2026

Aaliyah Nye gets her first bucket in a Sparks uniform. 🔥@aaliyah_nye x @WNBA pic.twitter.com/Mr247FljcF
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 18, 2026

Nneka finds Nye for another three. 👌@aaliyah_nye x @WNBA pic.twitter.com/x7No4GvY5V
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 18, 2026

Transactions

Andrew Pinckney – optioned to the Rochester Red Wings by the Washington Nationals.
Seth McLaughlin – elevated from the practice squad for Week 2 by the Detroit Lions.
Jessica Timmons – signed for the 2026-27 season by Partizan Belgrade of Serbia’s Prva Zenska Liga.

Game Results

GOLF

Biltmore Championship Asheville Rd 1:
Nick Dunlap – 67, -4, T17.
Davis Riley – 69, -2, T53.
Michael Thompson – 70, -1, T69.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship Rd 1:
Robby Shelton – 67, -4, T15.
Davis Shore – 68, -3, T26.

BMW PGA Championship Rd 1:
Bud Cauley – 72, E, T80.
Frankie Capan – 74, +2, T107.

Open de Portugal Rd 1:
Canon Claycomb – 67, -4, T25.

ATB Classic Rd 1 (suspended):
Charlie Nikitas – 66, -4, T17.
Thomas Ponder – 69, -1, T65.

HGT Cambrian Bridge Q School Prep final:
Jones Free – 76-69-70, -1, T4.

MLGT 2026 Major III final:
Connor Brown – 70, -1, T11.


BASEBALL

Indianapolis Indians 15, Gwinnett Stripers 0.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 0-4.

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5.
Gage Miller (3B) – 2-3, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB.

Iowa Cubs 3, Omaha Storm Chasers 2.
Peyton Wilson (DH) – 0-4.

Southern League Division Series Gm 2:
Rocket City Trash Pandas 13, Knoxville Smokies 3 (wins series 2-0).
Tyler Ras – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K; 37 pitches (21 strikes).

Southern League Division Series Gm 2:
Biloxi Shuckers 8, Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3.
Max Williams (LF) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI.

American Association Division Championship Series Gm 3:
Kansas City Monarchs 7, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 3 (leads series 2-1).
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.


BASKETBALL

Champions League, Qualifying Quarterfinal:
Promitheas Patras 94, Biotekno Körfez Basket 91.
Alex Reese – 16 minutes, 13 points (1-5 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 8-9 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, -4.

Slovenian Super Cup
BC Krka 71, Cedevita Olimpija 67.
Galin Smith – 29 minutes, 27 points (11-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 foul, +7.

Randers Cimbria 100, Holbæk-Stenhus 84.
Jusaun Holt – 21 minutes, 3 points (0-2 2pg, 1-3 3pg), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +17.

Dallas Wings 97, Los Angeles Sparks 77.
Aaliyah Nye – 14 minutes, 6 points (0-1 2pg, 2-4 3pg), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, +1.

Phoenix Mercury 94, Portland Fire 91.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – inactive (knee). 


FOOTBALL

Buffalo Bills 41, Detroit Lions 31.
Jahmyr Gibbs – 16 rushes, 52 yds; 6 catches, 61 yds, 1 TD.
Jameson Williams – 2 catches, 33 yds.
Seth McLaughlin – active; DNP.


WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

IWBF Women’s World Championship 
5-8 Placement Bracket 
China 64, Germany 37.
Catharina Weiss (1) – 24 minutes, 0 points, 5 rebounds.

IWBF Women’s World Championship Semifinals
USA 71, Great Britain 61.
Lindsey Zurbrugg (2.5) – 40 minutes, 11 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
Ixhelt Gonzalez (4.5) – 36 minutes, 14 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
Abbe Bauleke (1.5) – DNP.
Arelle Middleton (4) – DNP.
Bailey Moody (4) – DNP.
Emily Oberst (4.5) – DNP.
Laurie Williams (2.5) – 32 minutes, 2 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
Joy Haizelden (2.5) – 32 minutes, 6 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists.
Jude Hamer (4) – DNP.

IWBF Women’s World Championship Semifinals
Canada 85, Netherlands 73
Arinn Young (4.5) – 40 minutes, 34 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists.
Cindy Ouellet (3.5) – DNP.