Sports News Today — September 19, 2026
Mets 1B Young will miss rest of season after collision and more — today's sports signal.
It's a bittersweet day in the sports world as we react to a pair of significant injuries that will impact the remainder of the season. The New York Mets have announced that first baseman Pete Young will miss the rest of the season after a collision, while the Yankees are dealing with their own injury concerns, sending Aaron Judge back to the injured list with a calf strain. These developments come at a critical time for both teams as they jockey for position in their respective divisions.
In other news, the sports world is abuzz with a major contract extension, as the Utah Jazz have agreed to a $157.5 million deal with forward Paul George. On the gridiron, the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly turning to quarterback Desmond Ridder against the Carolina Panthers, while in the SEC, the Ole Miss and LSU rivalry is heating up once again. And across the pond, Chelsea is set to face off against unbeaten Brentford in a highly anticipated London derby - stay tuned for live updates from the match.
Today's signal:
• Mets 1B Young will miss rest of season after collision (espn.com)
• Yankees' Judge returns to injured list with calf strain (espn.com)
• Follow live: Chelsea visit unbeaten Brentford in London derby (espn.com)
• Sources: Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers (espn.com)
• Sources: Jazz, George reach $157.5M extension (espn.com)
• Ole Miss vs. LSU rivalry: 160 years of love, hate and the river’s edge (espn.com)