The Daily News Journal

Brian Callahan was fired as the Tennessee Titans head coach after a 4-19 record. Under Callahan, the Titans' offense and defense ranked among the worst in the NFL in key statistical categories. Quarterback Cam Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, struggled under Callahan and was sacked 25 times in six games. Brian Callahan went from Tennessee Titan to New York Giant in a New York minute.

Vanderbilt football's special teams struggled in a 21-15 loss to Auburn. Key mistakes included a blocked punt for a touchdown, a failed fake punt and a missed field goal. Penalties at inopportune times also hurt the Commodores during the game. AUBURN, AL ― When coach Clark Lea began his news conference after Vanderbilt football's loss to Auburn, he had one issue top of mind. "We've got to strengthen our special teams play," he said.

After a Supreme Court ruling weakened key Voting Rights Act protections, Black organizers in Louisiana are building a turnout movement they hope will reshape elections across the South. Updated Sept. 27, 2026, 6:40 a.m. CT BATON ROUGE, LA – With a throaty chuckle, Laketa M. Smith informed her friends and colleagues that they would play roles in something she called “Reignite Louisiana.” Phones down, the activist commanded. No photos. No social media.

Sept. 27, 2026, 4:08 a.m. CT Florida running back Jaden Baugh is making a case for the Heisman Trophy after a strong start to the season. Oregon, Texas, and several first-year coaches were among the weekend's biggest winners in college football. Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Deion Sanders' Colorado team were notable losers after suffering significant defeats.

The Cigars were supposed to be a flex. They revealed something else. Sept. 27, 2026, 4:05 a.m. CT Texas lights cigars to celebrate beating a Tennessee team that's headed for an also-ran bowl. Texas can thank to things for this win: Its pass rush, and Josh Heupel's decision-making. Cigars are tradition for Alabama-Tennessee, not for Texas-Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, TN – Cigar smoke filled Texas’ locker room, and for the life of me I can’t figure out why.

Margie Cullen USA TODAY NETWORK - New England Sept. 27, 2026, 2:00 a.m. CT This year, some national forecasters and pundits are joining the RNC in thinking Republicans have a chance of flipping the NH U.S. Senate seat thanks in part to the popularity of the Sununu family. But Republicans will have to contend with an unfavorable national environment as President Donald Trump faces record-low approval ratings.

Sept. 27, 2026, 1:06 a.m. CT The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will face each other in a best-of-three National League wild-card series. The series begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the Padres hosting this year. The winner of this series will advance to the NLDS to play the Milwaukee Brewers. Limited tickets are now available for each wild card game. It's a rematch in the National League wild-card series.

National observance on September 27 calls Americans to remember fallen service members and stand beside the families who carry their legacy Their loved ones gave all in service to our country, and it is our responsibility to make sure their names, their service, and their sacrifice are never forgotten.” — Karen Stillwell, National President, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Demonstrators took to the streets of New Orleans on Monday (May 4), rallying against a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gutted a core Voting Rights Act protection.

The Cleveland Guardians have won their division, earning a first-round bye to the ALDS. In the ALDS, the Guardians will play the winner of the No. 3 vs. No. 6 AL wild card series. Tickets for potential ALDS games are available, with prices starting at $120. It took until the penultimate game of the season, but the Cleveland Guardians are the champions of the American League Central Division.