HEIR - Sept 1 - Sept 14
Varsity Magazine
September 2025 has been a busy month in the world of sports, with major developments in tennis, football, and baseball. Here’s a rundown of some of the top headlines from the first two weeks of the month.
The Boys are back in Black!
Cleveland State's Men's Club Soccer brought home their first win of the season yesterday against Xavier, bringing their record to 1-1-1.
🎾 Tennis: Alcaraz Wins Second US Open 🏆
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz captured his second US Open title and sixth major championship on September 7, defeating rival Jannik Sinner in four sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4). With the victory, the 22-year-old Alcaraz dethroned Sinner as the new world No. 1 in the ATP rankings. The win also made Alcaraz just the fourth male player in history to win multiple major titles on all three surfaces: hard court, clay, and grass. The US Open also made history with a significant prize money increase, giving both Alcaraz and women's champion Aryna Sabalenka a record $5 million each.
🏈 Football: NFL and College Seasons in Full Swing
NFL Week 1: The week saw several close contests, including the Buffalo Bills' narrow 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers' 27-21 upset of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Green Bay Packers took down the Detroit Lions 27-13 in a divisional matchup, while the Cincinnati Bengals edged out the Cleveland Browns 17-16.
Lions Get a Week 2 Win: After a tough loss to the Packers, the Detroit Lions bounced back with a dominant win over the Chicago Bears, destroying Ben Johnson's Bears at Ford Field.
Texas A&M Upsets Notre Dame: In a thrilling game on September 13, No. 16 Texas A&M pulled off a dramatic 41-40 upset victory over No. 8 Notre Dame with a last-minute touchdown pass.
Iowa State Survives: No. 14 Iowa State narrowly avoided an upset bid from Arkansas State, securing a 24-16 victory. The Cyclones are now 4-0 for the second consecutive season, a first in school history.
⚾ Baseball: Postseason Races Tighten Up 🏃♂️
Phillies Clinch: The Philadelphia Phillies became the second team to clinch a postseason berth. This was largely due to their impressive run, with veteran slugger Kyle Schwarber hitting his 50th home run of the season, making him only the second Phillie in history to reach that milestone.
Mariners Take AL West Lead: The Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in the AL West, riding a nine-game winning streak. Their star player, Cal Raleigh, made headlines by hitting his MLB-leading 54th home run of the season, tying a record for a switch-hitter.
Trade Rumors Swirl: In other news, trade rumors have been buzzing. The New York Yankees are reportedly considering trading breakout star Trent Grisham to the Texas Rangers, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are facing pressure to retain their ace, Paul Skenes, who has been linked to the Yankees.
🏐 Women's College Volleyball: Upsets Shake Up the Rankings
Auburn's Big Win: In a significant upset, unranked Auburn defeated No. 13 Kentucky in a five-set reverse sweep. This victory highlighted the unpredictable nature of early-season play.
USF Takes Down a Top-10 Team: USF (South Florida) pulled off a major upset, beating No. 10 Florida in a five-set thriller, marking the highest-ranked opponent the program has ever defeated.
ACC and Big Ten Contenders: Teams like Boston College and Clemson are off to hot starts, both holding undefeated records. In the Big Ten, Nebraska and Indiana are leading the way with perfect 8-0 records. Other top teams like Louisville and Minnesota have also had strong showings.
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