Player News Today — September 23, 2026
Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse and more — today's player signal.
Big news in college athletics today, as Arizona State University is facing scrutiny over their handling of a workout plan that led to a hockey player's collapse. This story highlights the importance of prioritizing player safety and well-being, a theme that's also relevant in other sports. In college football, the Colorado Buffaloes are dealing with their own issues, as head coach Deion Sanders announced that several players have been removed from the team for conduct detrimental to the team.
On the professional sports front, injuries are making headlines. Oklahoma's star player Stone went down in practice with an injury caused by a collision with a scout team player, while the Giants are trying to adjust to life without Daniel Dart. Fantasy football enthusiasts are scrambling to adapt, with Karabell's latest flex and superflex rankings out for Week 3. Meanwhile, some teams are finding ways to have a little fun - like the Rams, who are poking fun at Jameis Winston and the Giants, who are leading the NFL in Week 2 trolling. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and others as the sports world continues to unfold!
Today's signal:
• Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse (espn.com)
• Karabell's flex and superflex rankings for Week 3 (espn.com)
• Deion: Buffs remove several players for conduct detrimental to team (espn.com)
• Sooners star Stone injured in practice collision with scout team player (espn.com)
• Fantasy buzz: Loss of Dart filters down to rest of Giants' skill-position players (espn.com)
• 'Ate the W': Rams poking fun at Jameis Winston, Giants tops NFL Week 2 trolls (espn.com)