(The Storm covers what’s storming in sports today.)
Rams OT Alaric Jackson suspended two games without pay for punching Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb after Monday night’s game. Bills won 37-34 in OT (Josh Allen’s first career OT victory). Jackson is expected to appeal; David Quessenberry projected to start in his place.
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler.
ALCS tied 1-1: Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Guardians 3-1 behind strong pitching from Freddy Peralta. Jose Ramirez’s miscues hurt Cleveland.
Former NFL star Mark Sanchez reaches a settlement over a stabbing altercation.
Celtics agree to a 2-year, $44.2 million extension with guard Payton Pritchard (begins 2028-29).
Shohei Ohtani stays in the Dodgers’ lineup for NLCS Game 3 (tonight vs. Milwaukee, 8 p.m. ET on FS1). Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani was “adamant” he can help despite knee/biceps issues and a deep slump (3-for-20 this postseason, no homers since mid-August). Brewers lead the series 2-0.
On this date in 1973: John Hadl threw four first half touchdown passes to Harold Jackson in the Los Angeles Rams, 37-31, victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys were driving for a late sore but LA safety Al Clark intercepted Roger Staubach to secure the win.
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant/senior adviser to the defensive staff to aid DC Christian Parker. Pettine was the Cleveland Browns head coach in 2014 & 2015 and compiled a 10-22 record.
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw suspended one game for headbutting Seahawks’ Ernest Jones IV.The Guardian
Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended two games for a PED violation.
“Vive la mort, vive la guerre, vive le sacre mercenaire.”—A Mike Linebacker’s Creed.
