Sports briefs
Trending
Mahomes
day to day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered day to day after injuring his elbow during a game against the Jets, coach Andy Reid said Monday.
Mahomes was strip-sacked by David Bailey, causing a fumble and leaving his arm dangling. He was examined but returned to the game, finishing with 242 yards and two touchdown passes. Reid added that wide receiver Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylen Moore are day to day with injuries.
The Chiefs face the Falcons on Sunday. Reid also hasn’t decided whether to bench kicker Harrison Butker after another missed kick, with Justin Tucker as a potential replacement.
Rams’ Nacua
sidelined
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles’ win at Washington.
Coach Sean McVay says the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve. He’ll join fellow star receiver Davante Adams, who has no set return date from his hamstring injury.
McVay’s offense will be without Matthew Stafford’s top two targets for an extended period, dealing a devastating blow to a team that began the season as a Super Bowl favorite.
Jaguars boost
their defense
(AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a Super Bowl push. The Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles. A person familiar with the deal says Jacksonville gave up a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-rounder to make it happen. T
he person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms weren’t released. It was the most significant of three trades for the Jaguars, who believe they have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a shot at the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
The 6-2 Jaguars previously traded for Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III and for New Orleans defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Aiyuk is
reinstated
(AP) -- Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers by the NFL after leaving the team a year ago. The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list and gave the 49ers a two-game exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster.
Aiyuk had submitted his request for reinstatement after hiring Drew Rosenhaus as his agent. He met with the 49ers last week as part of his attempt to get back into the NFL. The Niners have said they have no plans to play Aiyuk again and could either trade him before Tuesday’s deadline or release him before the two-game exemption expires.
Messi wins
Golden Boot
(AP) -- Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also had 17 assists with 43 goal contributions.
Messi edged out FC Dallas striker Petar Musa and Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge for the award. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals and 19 assists. Messi could also become the first three-time winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. Miami faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
UCLA jumps
into Top 10
(AP) -- UCLA has climbed into the top 10 in the first regular-season AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Florida remains No. 1, with the top four unchanged. The Gators earned 53 of 60 first-place votes after wins over Miami and Jacksonville. Duke, Illinois, and UConn follow in the rankings.
Michigan State is fifth. UCLA moved from No. 22 to No. 9 after beating then-No. 5 Arizona. Virginia, Texas, Houston, and Louisville round out the top 10. Arizona and Tennessee dropped in the rankings. The Southeastern Conference leads with seven teams in the Top 25.
Michigan
women No. 2
(AP -- Michigan has climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. This is the Wolverines’ highest ranking ever, following a 77-66 win over then-No. 2 UConn. Michigan was ranked fifth in the preseason poll.
South Carolina remains No. 1 after victories over Maryland and North Carolina. The Big Ten has 10 teams in the Top 25, matching a record set by the Southeastern Conference.