Player News Today — September 15, 2026
Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field and more — today's player signal.
The sports world is buzzing after an exciting first week of action, and we're diving into the biggest stories of the day. The NFL kicked off with a bang, literally, as Week 1 brought a slew of touchdowns and what one analyst called a "bettor-friendly trifecta" on opening Sunday. Trevor Lawrence was among the standouts, tossing four touchdowns and leading the Jaguars to a hot start - but as our analysts explore, the question is whether this level of play can be sustained. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are also off to a strong start after taking down the Denver Broncos, and we're breaking down what went right for the Chiefs in their win.
As the NFL season heats up, fantasy players are scrambling to make adjustments - our waiver wire picks for Week 2 are here to help, with Shough, Black, and Coker leading the list of top targets. On the NBA side, Kawhi Leonard's long-awaited trade to the Clippers is finally official, with the Clippers and Raptors completing the deal. And in baseball, Francisco Alonso made a triumphant return to Citi Field, singing the praises of Mets fans in an emotional moment. We've got all the latest on these stories and more - let's dive in and see what made headlines today.
Today's signal:
• Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field (espn.com)
• Analyzing the Chiefs' win over the Broncos (espn.com)
• Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade (espn.com)
• Is Trevor Lawrence's four-TD day a new normal? Why Jaguars' hot start faces early test (espn.com)
• Waiver wire: Shough, Black, Coker highlight top picks for Week 2 (espn.com)
• Week 1 brought touchdowns galore and 'bettor-friendly trifecta' on opening Sunday (espn.com)