The Guardians topped the White Sox 3-1 on September 13, 2025, with two homers from C.J. Kayfus and a pinch‑hit blast by Jhonkensy Noel. Rookie left‑hander Parker Messick allowed just one run over six innings. The win marked the team's ninth triumph in eleven games as they chase a third AL wild‑card seed. Cade Smith locked in his 14th save. Chicago’s only run came early on a Lenyn Sosa RBI single.
When Dan Campbell took the podium as Detroit Lions head coach, his raw "kneecap speech" shocked the media but struck a chord with the city. The fiery metaphor of biting back and standing up captured Detroit’s blue‑collar grit, reshaping the team’s identity. Players and fans embraced the new warrior mindset, turning a perennial underdog into a gritty contender. The speech also nudged other NFL clubs toward more authentic, hard‑edged messaging. Its legacy shows how a single press conference can spark a cultural shift in professional sports.