The Playmakerz Sports Roundup: Weekend Edition

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Darnell Sallins

September 1, 2025, 12:23AM

Welcome to this weekend's sports roundup, where we bring you the latest highlights and developments across major leagues and tournaments. From thrilling college football showdowns and high-stacks tennis at the US Open to exciting WNBA playoff races, there's plenty to keep sports fans engaged. Whether you missed the action or want a quick recap, we've got you covered with all the key moments from this weekend's sports landscape. Let's dive into the top stories.

WNBA Highlights

The Minnesota Lynx clinched home-court advantage in the playoffs after getting their 31st win of the season, defeating the Connecticut Sun. The road to the WNBA championship will go through Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Washington Mystics were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a loss at Golden State.
The fight for the eighth and final playoff spot has got very tight. The Indiana Fever now hold a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Sparks. This comes after the Sparks defeated the Mystics, and the Fever fell to Valkyries on Sunday.

US Open Update

American standout Taylor Townsend was ousted in the third round by Barbora Krejcikova after a thrilling three-set match.
- Krejcikova saved eight match points in the second set to survive and advance.
Americans Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz continue to represent the USA by advancing to the quarterfinals.
- Fritz is the lone male player left standing for the USA
Top lady Americans Coc Gauff and Amanda Anisimova take the courts for Monday's fourth round action.
- Gauff headlines Monday's action with match against Naomi Osaka inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

College Football Opening Week

Saturday Showcase

Ohio State edged out Texas in a defensive Top 3 showdown at The Horseshoe, 14-7. Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia displayed a masterful gameplan, limiting Texas QB Arch Manning to 170 yards passing, with one touchdown and one interception.
LSU secured a big win over Clemson in Death Valley, 17-10. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier led the Tigers with a 28-for-38, 230-yard performance with a touchdown.

Upset of the Week: Florida State stunned No.8 Alabama, 31-17. Seminoles QB Tommy Castellanos led the rushing attack with 78 yards and one touchdown. The Seminoles as a team had four rushing touchdowns displaying physical dominance over the Crimson Tide.