Monday Sports – Bears blank Buffalo 38-0 in Williams preseason debut

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August 18, 2025 @ 4:45 am
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NFL – National Football League – Preseason Week 2
Saturday
Miami Dolphins 24, Detroit Lions 17
Green Bay Packers 23, Indianapolis Colts 19

Dolphins 24, Lions 17 – Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions
Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason. The teams had a pair of joint practices earlier in the week. Both teams’ starters participated in those workouts, but Saturday’s game was all about the reserves who are trying to earn roster spots. Wilson completed 15 of 23 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown. Ewers went 11 of 17 for 116 yards. For the Lions, backup QB Kyle Allen impressed in the first half but Hendon Hooker struggled in the final two quarters.

Packers 23, Colts 19 – Richardson starts fast, Packers finish strong to rally past Colts 23-19 in preseason
Anthony Richardson completed six of his first eight passes, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a touchdown on his first series before the Green Bay Packers rallied late for a 23-19 victory in the preseason. Quarterback Sean Clifford scored on an 11-yard run with 1:31 left to put the Packers ahead. Jason Bean then took the Colts to the Green Bay 31-yard line in the final minute before the rally fell short. While Clifford finished strong, Richardson started fast. He played nearly the entire second quarter and capped Indy’s best drive of the preseason with Tyler Goodson’s 3-yard TD run. Richardson also took advantage of a fumble recovery to set up the second of Spencer Shrader’s four field goals.

Sunday
Chicago Bears 38, Buffalo Bills 0

Bears 38, Bills 0 – Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson’s offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason
Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. After sitting out a 24-24 tie with Miami last week, Williams came out firing against Buffalo in his first chance to operate coach Ben Johnson’s offense during a game. The first pick in the 2024 draft led a 92-yard TD drive to start the game. Williams hit on six of his first seven throws, then left after the second possession. He finished 6 of 10 for 102 yards.

Tonight
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders, 8:00 p.m.

NCAAFB – NCAA fines Michigan, adds game suspension for Moore over sign-stealing
The NCAA has fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game over a sign-stealing scandal. The scandal has affected the program for nearly two years, including its 2023 national championship season. The NCAA found overwhelming evidence of a cover-up by Wolverines staff. They considered a multiyear postseason ban but decided against it to avoid penalizing current athletes. The penalties include financial fines, recruiting restrictions, and show-cause orders for involved staff. Former coach Jim Harbaugh and others face significant consequences for their roles in the scheme.

NCAAFB – Harbaugh refuses to comment after NCAA levies heavy penalties on Michigan
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA’s decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh’s tenure at his alma mater. Harbaugh stayed mum on the Wolverines when he stepped to the podium at SoFi Stadium following his Los Angeles Chargers’ 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams for his first interaction with the media since the NCAA’s rulings were announced Friday. The NCAA sharply criticized Harbaugh’s stewardship over the winningest program in college football when it announced the sanctions.

WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Indiana Fever 99, Connecticut Sun 93 – OT

Fever 99, Sun 93 – OT – Mitchell scores 38 points, Fever rally from 21-point deficit to beat Sun 99-93 in OT
Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 of her career-high tying 38 points after halftime, Lexie Hull hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds to play and the Indiana Fever rallied from 21 points down and beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93 in overtime. Odyssey Sims had 19 points and seven assists, and Natasha Howard added 18 points for Indiana (19-16). Aliyah Boston finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Marina Mabrey scored 27 points and Tina Charles 21 for Connecticut (6-27). Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham left the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury and did not return. Caitlin Clark (groin) missed her 13th consecutive game for the Fever.

MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Minnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 1
Kansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 2
Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3

Twins 8, Tigers 1 – Brooks Lee’s 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1
Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep. Byron Buxton had a homer among his three hits and Royce Lewis also went deep for Minnesota, which won for the second time in seven games. Making his seventh career start, and first since Sept. 2, 2023 with Pittsburgh, Thomas Hatch (2-0) allowed three hits and struck out four in five innings. Detroit had just three hits and struck out 12 times, including seven straight batters against relievers Michael Tonkin, Cole Sands and Génesis Cabrera. Kerry Carpenter had an RBI single for the AL Central-leading Tigers, who lost for the first time in six games.

Royals 6, White Sox 2 – India and Frazier hit two-run homers to rally Royals to 6-2 win over the White Sox
Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep. The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest. Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the eighth before Frazier’s fifth homer of the season made it 6-2. White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed one hit in seven innings before Steven Wilson, Grant Taylor (0-3) and Jordan Leasure yielded six runs and seven hits in two innings.

Cubs 4, Pirates 3 – Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before Saturday’s 3-1 victory. Next up is a big five-game series against major league-leading Milwaukee, beginning with a split doubleheader Monday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are eight games back of the Brewers in the NL Central.

Today
Milwaukee (Peralta 14-5) at Chicago Cubs (Horton 7-3), 2:20 p.m., 1st game
Houston (Arrighetti 1-3) at Detroit (Flaherty 6-12), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15p
Chicago White Sox (Gómez 2-1) at Atlanta (Strider 5-10), 7:15 p.m.

NASCAR – Dillon equals an Earnhardt feat with his convincing NASCAR win at Richmond
In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt, the late seven-time champion who amassed 76 Cup Series victories in a Hall of Fame career, was the last Richard Childress Racing driver to win consecutive Cup races at the 0.75-mile oval in Richmond, Virginia. The comparisons to Earnhardt and charges of nepotism have dogged Dillon since the grandson of team owner Richard Childress was tabbed 11 years ago to drive the car number synonymous with a NASCAR icon.

Golf – Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler’s latest victory came with flair. He rallied from a four-shot deficit in the BMW Championship against Robert MacIntyre. Clinging to a one-shot lead, Scheffler chipped in from 82 feet on the 17th hole for a birdie that all but sealed his fifth victory of the year. Scheffler shot 67 at Caves Valley. He turned a four-shot deficit into a two-shot victory. And he’s the first player since Tiger Woods to win five-plus times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years. Harry Hall was the only player to move into the top 30 to reach the Tour Championship.

Golf – Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic, joins twin sister as rookie LPGA Tour champion
Akie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Sunday at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory in The Standard Portland Classic. Akie Iwai capped the bogey-free round with birdies on the final two holes, running in an 18-footer on the last before Chisato rushed on the green and sprayed her with champagne. The 23-year-old Japanese player broke through in her first season on the LPGA Tour after winning six times on the JLPGA Tour. She had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico. On Sunday, Chisato Iwai shot a 64 to tie for third, five strokes back.

Golf – Rahm wins LIV Golf season points title, then falls in playoff to Munoz in Indy
Jon Rahm successfully defended his LIV Golf season points title Sunday without winning an event all year, closing with an 11-under 60 before losing a playoff to Sebastian Munoz on the first extra hole in the Indianapolis event. Munoz won two days after becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey. The Colombian player birdied the final two holes in regulation for a 65 to match Rahm at 22 under at The Club at Chatham Hills. Rahm also lost on the first extra hole last week outside Chicago, Munoz beat the Spanish star won with a birdie on the par-4 18th in the playoff. Rahm took the season points title from Joaquin Niemann, a five-time winner this season.

MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Fort Wayne TinCaps 0
Dayton Dragons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 1
Beloit Sky Carp 1, South Bend Cubs 0
Great Lakes Loons 5, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3

MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Today
Boys Soccer
Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Berrien Springs, 5:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Ada Forest Hills Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Otsego at Hamilton, 5:00 p.m.
White Lake Lakeland at Sturgis, 6:30 p.m.
South Haven at Three Rivers, 6:30 p.m.
Marshall at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Coloma at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Fennville at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.