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The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team’s season opener against Michigan Tech was postponed due to unplayable ice conditions. The series has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, with the first game set for 3 p.m. CT. Both teams are ranked in the top 20, and the delay affects the start of the 2026-27 season for the Gophers.
Oregon State University baseball freshman pitcher Tyler Bellerose was seriously injured in an auto accident, prompting OSU to postpone its scheduled game against Oregon with plans to reschedule.
After a fatal shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis, which eyewitness footage later disputed as possibly showing a phone rather than a weapon, the NBA postponed the Timberwolves–Warriors game to prioritize community safety. Charles Barkley condemned the deaths, saying “Two people have died for no reason” and urging adults to take responsibility, as the city has seen a second fatal federal shooting this month (with an earlier ICE killing cited). The league rescheduled the game for Sunday as part of its safety response.
The Clemson-Troy football game was delayed due to weather conditions, causing a postponement of the scheduled match.
The recent USWNT-Canada match and an MLS game were both affected by extreme weather, but were allowed to continue despite the poor conditions. In North America, soccer games are typically only called off or delayed due to lightning or weather impacting the stadium's structural integrity. The decision to play in inclement weather is ultimately up to the match referee or match commissioner. Different leagues, such as CONCACAF and NWSL, have specific rules for weather delays, while MLS considers safety, playability of the field, logistical factors, and commercial aspects when making postponement decisions. Players and former USWNT members expressed concerns about the unsafe playing conditions on social media.
The NBA has postponed a second Golden State Warriors game following the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojević, who suffered a heart attack at a team dinner and passed away at the age of 46. The league announced that the game against the Dallas Mavericks will be rescheduled, with the Warriors' Wednesday game against the Utah Jazz already postponed. Milojević, known as "Decky," was in his third season as an assistant with the Warriors and had a legendary playing career in Serbia. Warriors coach Steve Kerr described his death as a "shocking and tragic blow" and praised Milojević as a positive and beautiful human being.
The game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres has been postponed to Thursday due to heavy snow and a travel ban in Buffalo, with the city expecting 1-3 feet of wintry precipitation. The matchup will now be featured on NHL on TNT on Thursday, while the Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers game will air on Wednesday night. The NHL has shown flexibility with start times in the event of heavy snow, and another game featuring the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils is set to start at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
The NBA postponed the Golden State Warriors-Utah Jazz game after Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević was hospitalized in Salt Lake City following a medical emergency. The incident occurred at a private team dinner, and further details were not disclosed. The game has been postponed to a later date, and Milojević, known for his work with big men like Nikola Jokić, is expected to receive an update on his status soon.
The NHL has postponed the Buffalo Sabres-Chicago Blackhawks game scheduled for Wednesday due to severe weather conditions and driving bans in the arena area, moving it to Thursday night instead. Local officials had pressed for the postponement, citing concerns about fan travel and the driving ban. The game will be televised on MSG, and tickets for Wednesday's game will be valid for entry on Thursday. Both teams will have an off day on Thursday.
The Yankees-D-backs game scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Monday, September 25. The D-backs' game against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, September 25, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 28. Fans with tickets for the postponed game can use them for the rescheduled game or exchange them for another regular season game. The distribution of the promotional item for the game will be rescheduled for April 20, 2024.
The Buffalo Bisons have postponed their game against the Worcester Red Sox due to a mechanical failure in the ballpark's sprinkler system, not because of the smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires. Instead, the team will host a doubleheader tomorrow, with tickets for the postponed game still being valid. Fans who can't attend the doubleheader can exchange their tickets for future Bisons games.
The Chicago Cubs released their starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, despite concerns over the city's very unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The game's status remained uncertain, but Cubs manager David Ross expected it to proceed as scheduled. Meteorologists suggested that the weather could improve by game time, although there might still be a layer of smoke and haze. Earlier this month, MLB postponed games on the East Coast due to similar conditions. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson advised vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities and wear masks.