Sports News Roundup: Top US Stories – August 23, 2025
Today was another busy day in U.S. sports, with critical results and storylines across baseball, soccer, tennis and football. Here’s a quick look at what happened.
Padres Edge Dodgers to Tie NL West
In Major League Baseball, Yu Darvish and three relievers combined on a three‑hitter to give the San Diego Padres a 2‑1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, pulling them into a tie atop the National League West. Manny Machado singled and scored for San Diego, while Dodgers shortstop Alex Freeland hit his first major‑league homer but couldn’t spark a rally【354739596051012†L111-L139】.
Tottenham Topples Manchester City & Premier League Highlights
Across the Atlantic, Tottenham Hotspur stunned champions Manchester City 2‑0 at the Etihad Stadium. Under new coach Thomas Frank, Spurs scored through Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha, the latter capitalising on a goalkeeper error. In other Premier League action, debutant Dango Ouattara’s goal gave Brentford a 1‑0 win over Aston Villa, Bournemouth edged Wolverhampton, and Burnley beat Sunderland【510643657643895†L109-L167】.
Teens to Watch at the US Open
Tennis fans are buzzing about the teenagers poised to make waves at the U.S. Open. Eighteen‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva is seeded No. 5 after a breakout season. Fellow 18‑year‑old Vicky Mboko enters as the No. 30 seed after winning in Toronto and defeating several Grand Slam champions. Nineteen‑year‑olds João Fonseca and Learner Tien have both beaten top‑ten players and are tipped as the next breakout stars【441831529585325†L111-L129】.
NFL Notes: Falcons Injury Woes and Chiefs‑Bears Thriller
In the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons placed right tackle Kaleb McGary on injured reserve with a lower left leg injury that will sideline him for several weeks【727018400634996†L108-L139】. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs looked midseason‑ready in a preseason game before the Chicago Bears rallied late to win 29‑27. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 143 yards and a touchdown to build a 20‑3 lead, but Bears rookie Tyson Bagent threw three fourth‑quarter touchdowns, including the game‑winner with three seconds remaining【20860647967007†L111-L166】.
Mets Rookie Shines
Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean gave the New York Mets a lift, throwing seven innings of four‑hit baseball with only two runs allowed in a 12‑7 victory over the Atlanta Braves. McLean now sports a 1.78 ERA through two starts and has impressed manager Carlos Mendoza with his poise and command【652082410573616†L107-L167】.
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