Sports News Today — October 25, 2026
Inactives watch: Baker Mayfield in line to play; Puka Nacua uncertain; Lamar Jackson out and more — today's sports signal.
Big games and surprise upsets are shaking things up across the sports world. In the NFL, several key players are dealing with injuries and uncertainty heading into their respective games. Baker Mayfield is expected to suit up, but Puka Nacua's status is up in the air, while Lamar Jackson has been ruled out. Meanwhile, college football fans are still buzzing from Cincinnati's stunning upset over No. 8 Texas Tech, a win that adds another chapter to the Sorsby saga.
On the diamond, the Brewers are keeping their postseason hopes alive with a thrilling Game 2, pulling within one run on a crucial fielding error. In other exciting matchups, Indiana pulled off a long-awaited win at Michigan in overtime, with Hoover and the Hoosiers finding the end zone for their first victory at the Big House since 1967. Nashville is also celebrating a milestone, capturing its first MLS Supporters' Shield title and setting its sights on a points record. However, not all teams are escaping injuries unscathed - the Mavericks will be without Flagg for their home opener due to a mild left shoulder sprain.
Today's signal:
• Inactives watch: Baker Mayfield in line to play; Puka Nacua uncertain; Lamar Jackson out (espn.com)
• Follow live: Brewers pull within one on a fielding error in Game 2 (espn.com)
• Sorsby saga: Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Texas Tech in battle of teams linked to former QB (espn.com)
• Hoover, Hoosiers find end zone in OT for first win at Michigan since '67 (espn.com)
• Nashville wins 1st MLS Supporters' Shield title, eyes points record (espn.com)
• Mavs' Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain (espn.com)