Coach News Today — September 23, 2026
Stumbling Lynx pull starters vs. Fever but still clinch 1-seed with Valkyries' loss and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing today with thrilling developments across multiple leagues. In the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx secured the number one seed despite a stumbling performance that saw them pull their starters against the Indiana Fever, buoyed by the Valkyries' loss which sealed their top spot. Meanwhile, in Major League Baseball, Drew Rasmussen had a stellar outing, shutting down the New York Yankees and helping the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the AL East division title, with fans following live as he worked on a no-hitter.
The drama doesn't stop there, as NFL news heats up. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused his team of cheating in 2024, adding a layer of intrigue to their Week 3 matchup. Speaking of which, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay expressed uncertainty about the status of receiver Puka Nacua for that game against the Broncos. College football also made waves, with Boise State's coach Spiker Danielson praising Western Michigan as an "undefeated football team," setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting matchup. These storylines and more are making for a captivating day in the world of sports.
Today's signal:
• Stumbling Lynx pull starters vs. Fever but still clinch 1-seed with Valkyries' loss (espn.com)
• Rasmussen shuts down Yankees to help Rays clinch AL East (espn.com)
• Follow live: Drew Rasmussen working on no-hitter vs. Yankees (espn.com)
• Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024 (espn.com)
• Rams' McVay unsure about Nacua's status for Week 3 vs. Broncos (espn.com)
• Boise's Danielson says Western Michigan 'an undefeated football team' (espn.com)