Sports Express | September 14, 2026 Vikings Beat Packers 39-22 in Historic NFL Scorigami

1. Vikings Beat Packers 39-22 in Historic NFL Scorigami

Source: CBS Sports

The NFL had a "scorigami Sunday" as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 39-22 in a final score that had never occurred before in league history. It was the 1,097th unique score in NFL history.

The Packers led 22-17 entering the fourth quarter, but Minnesota erupted for a 22-0 final quarter to complete the comeback. After Aaron Jones scored a touchdown to put Minnesota up 23-22, the Vikings converted a two-point try on a Carson Wentz pass to Justin Jefferson, then added two more touchdowns to reach 39 points.

Green Bay finished with 22 points partly because Trey Smack missed an extra point in the first half. Earlier in the day, the Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 for another scorigami — the first time in seven years that two scorigamis occurred on the same day.

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2. Zverev Beats Shelton for First US Open Title

Source: Al Jazeera

Germany's Alexander Zverev beat American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his first US Open men's singles title, keeping American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003.

It was Zverev's second major championship of the year after winning the French Open, and his first Grand Slam as the No. 1 seed. Shelton had been trying to become the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in 2003 and the first Black man since Arthur Ashe in 1968.

An emotional Zverev thanked his coaching team, family and his mother, who supported him after he was diagnosed with diabetes at age four. He said Shelton will "win this tournament one day."

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3. Clippers Owner Ballmer Apologizes Over NBA Salary Cap Sanctions

Source: Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer released a lengthy statement Sunday night apologizing to fans and announcing the team would accept the NBA's sanctions over salary cap violations, 11 days after the league first punished the club.

The investigation found star Kawhi Leonard received $66 million in cash and equity from four companies, facilitated by Ballmer and team executives at the behest of Leonard's uncle and then-agent Dennis Robertson. The NBA banned Ballmer from league activities for a year, fined the team $30 million and stripped five first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033.

Ballmer said he accepts "responsibility as principal owner" and that the team has communicated its compliance and paid the fine. Leonard previously agreed to pay a $700,000 fine without contest.

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4. Texas Jumps to No. 1 in AP Poll After Beating Ohio State

Source: Fox News

Texas jumped to No. 1 in the new AP Top 25 after a chaotic second week of college football, headlined by its win over Ohio State in the "game of the year."

Ohio State fell five spots after a one-point road loss to Texas in which it had held a 20-point lead. Oklahoma tumbled 13 spots after scoring just 10 points in a loss at Michigan, while Oregon beat Boise State only narrowly before falling to Oklahoma State.

The rankings reflect a results-first mindset among voters, even though Texas and Ohio State played what was effectively an even matchup by underlying metrics.

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5. Canadian Boxing Icon George Chuvalo Dies at 89

Source: Global News

George Chuvalo, the Canadian heavyweight boxing icon known for his two fights with Muhammad Ali, has died. He passed away on his 89th birthday, according to Sully's Boxing Gym in Toronto, where he trained during his career.

Chuvalo went 73-18-2 with 64 knockouts in a professional career that ran from 1956 to 1978, and was famed for never being knocked down as a pro. He fought Ali in 1966 at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens and 1972 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford paid tribute, calling Chuvalo "a heavyweight boxing legend, a family friend and a Canadian icon." Chuvalo was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and named to the Order of Canada in 1998.

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6. Allen's Four TDs Lift Bills Past Texans 36-31

Source: Democrat and Chronicle

The Buffalo Bills opened their season with a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans, powered by quarterback Josh Allen, who completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and accounted for four touchdowns — two passing and two rushing.

Allen hit Joshua Palmer for a 34-yard touchdown with 1:36 left to cap a 96-yard drive and give Buffalo the lead. Greg Rousseau then strip-sacked C.J. Stroud with 16 seconds remaining, and Terrel Bernard recovered the fumble to seal the win.

The wild game featured seven lead changes. Joe Brady became just the fourth Bills head coach to win in his debut, joining Marv Levy, Rex Ryan and Sean McDermott.

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7. Giants Roll Over Cowboys 28-20 in Harbaugh's Debut

Source: Sportsnet.ca

The New York Giants rolled over the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday night to give head coach John Harbaugh a win in his debut, fulfilling his preseason promise to build a team that could beat Dallas.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and rushed for 54 more, connecting with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary for another. Cam Skattebo, back from injury, ran for 81 yards and a touchdown.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, but Dallas hurt itself with eight penalties for 85 yards. Harbaugh wore an NYPD hat in the first half and an FDNY cap in the second to honor 9/11 victims.

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8. Canada's Arop Takes 800m Silver at Ultimate Championship

Source: CBC

Canada's Marco Arop finished second in the men's 800 metres at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, crossing the line in 1:42.28 after Algeria's Djamel Sedjati surged past him to win in 1:41.91.

The Edmonton native, a three-time world championship medallist and 2024 Olympic silver medallist, had built a gap on the field during the final lap but could not hold on. He had qualified sixth overall.

The event awards no medals, with athletes competing for a $10-million US prize pool and $150,000 to each winner. Josh Kerr won the men's 1,500m in 3:29.35, while Canada's Andre De Grasse placed fifth in the men's 200m.

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9. Guerrero Jr. Hits First Home Homer as Blue Jays Rout Orioles 8-1

Source: CBC

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hit his first home run of the season at Rogers Centre, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rout the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Sunday. It came in his 68th home game and 252nd at-bat of the year.

The fifth-inning solo shot to left field was the middle of three straight homers by the Blue Jays — after George Springer and before Kazuma Okamoto's 410-footer — the seventh time in club history they've hit three in a row.

Guerrero finished with four hits and Springer drove in four runs. The win lifted Toronto to 75-75, one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL wild-card spot.

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10. Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win First US Open, Reach No. 1

Source: Sportsnet.ca

Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title and will replace her rival as world No. 1 next week.

It was Rybakina's third Grand Slam title and her second this year against Sabalenka on hard courts, after the Australian Open. She ended Sabalenka's 19-match winning streak at the US Open, where the Belarusian had won the previous two years.

Rybakina earned $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history. The 27-year-old, who represents Kazakhstan, won Wimbledon in 2022 and now needs only the French Open to complete the career Grand Slam.

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