Sports News Today — August 15, 2026
Jets' Smith (ankle) sits out vs. Bucs, is day-to-day and more — today's sports signal.
Injuries are piling up across the sports world, with several key players sidelined or facing extended absences. The New York Jets are being cautious with linebacker Quinnen Smith, who sat out today's game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury and is considered day-to-day. Meanwhile, Alabama running back Jase McClellan isn't the only one dealing with an ankle issue - reports indicate that fellow back De'von Dear will miss six weeks with a similar injury.
In other news, fantasy sports enthusiasts are gearing up for a big weekend, with experts recommending players like Michael Seymour and Hayden Wesneski to boost lineups. On the business side, English Premier League club Liverpool has sold a stake to a consortium backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos. And as Major League Baseball continues to navigate its current labor landscape, a look back at the 1994 strike offers valuable lessons for the present day - MLB writer Tim Kurkjian breaks down five key takeaways from that pivotal moment in baseball history.
Today's signal:
• Jets' Smith (ankle) sits out vs. Bucs, is day-to-day (espn.com)
• Reports: Alabama RB Dear (ankle) out 6 weeks (espn.com)
• Advice for Saturday: Get Seymour, Wesneski into your lineup (espn.com)
• High-floor picks to maximize your weekend lineup (espn.com)
• Liverpool sell stake to Bezos-backed consortium (espn.com)
• Kurkjian: What did we learn from the 1994 MLB strike? Five lessons (espn.com)