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Last updated: September 21, 2026, 6:02 AM ET

College Football: Week 3 Shakes Up the Rankings

Ole Miss climbed to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 after its statement win over LSU, while the Tigers slid to 10th and the SEC placed a staggering 10 teams in the poll. The Rebels' rise headlined a weekend that also saw marquee matchups and head-scratching turnovers, with Week 3's best moments ranging from revenge in Oxford to an inexplicable NC State fumble. Bill Connelly ranked the remaining unbeatens, sorting the trustworthiness of everyone from Georgia and Indiana down to App State and UMass.

College Football: Playoff Picture and Poll Fallout

With the regular season barely underway, the projected CFP top 12 now reflects the SEC's tightening grip on the sport's upper tier, and analysts assessed how the selection committee could stack the country's best teams. The AP poll reaction broke down what comes next for each Top 25 program. In Oxford, the atmosphere surrounding Lane Kiffin's return to The Grove delivered a cathartic win 293 days in the making, an epic scene that lived up to unmatched hype and buildup.

College Football: Injury Watch

Ole Miss received encouraging news on star running back Kewan Lacy, as sources indicated the left shoulder injury that sidelined him is not expected to keep him out long term.

NFL: Week 2 Takeaways

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looked back to their best as the star quarterback delivered a vintage performance, but the weekend was marred by injuries to fellow signal-callers Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. The Chiefs' resurgence stood as one of the defining storylines from a chaotic Week 2 slate.

UFC 331: Van and Tsarukyan Steal the Show

Joshua Van retained his flyweight title with a commanding victory over Alexandre Pantoja, while Arman Tsarukyan delivered an emphatic statement of his own. Analysts explored for the winners and losers of UFC, pairing the most likely opponents with a wild card for each. The night also prompted a bigger question: are we in the greatest era for lightweights, with Van and Tsarukyan at the center of the debate.

WNBA: History in Minnesota

Lynx guard Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's record for points by a rookie in a single season, adding another milestone to a standout debut campaign. Off the court, Enes Kanter Freedom's declared WNBA bid sparked a legal and eligibility debate after he declared himself a woman and asserted he qualified for the league.

WNBA: Lisa Leslie Honored

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person and the first Sparks player honored with a statue on L.A.'s Star Plaza, where "The First Lady" was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena.

Golf: Spaun Triumphs at Wentworth

JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as Manuel Elvira faltered down the stretch, choking back tears while an elated Spaun celebrated the biggest title of his career.

Cycling: Backstedt Takes Silver

Britain's Zoe Backstedt, won silver in the women's time trial at the world championships, with Belgium's rider taking the rainbow jersey.

Running: Ngetich Makes History

Kenya's Agnes Ngetich broke the world record for a women-only half marathon, lowering the mark in a performance that reshapes the event's record books.

Cricket: Middlesex End Trophy Drought

Middlesex claimed their first silverware in a decade, beating Leicestershire by 31 runs in the One-Day Cup final to end a ten-year wait for a major title.

Rugby: Wales, Ireland and a Dragons Deal

Wales received a boost with the return of former captain Ashley Williams to the coaching team, and observers examined what the "greatest captain" will bring to Steve Bellamy's setup. Ireland head coach Scott Bemand called the USA defeat a game his side "should have won" after a 40-36 collapse in the WXV Global series. Meanwhile, the Dragons are in talks over a new deal with head coach Filo Tiatia as he prepares for the season ahead at Rodney Parade.

Tennis: GB Reach Davis Cup Finals

Great Britain reached the Davis Cup Finals for the first time since 2023, dominating Ecuador to book a place in the final eight. In wheelchair tennis, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid starred as GB won a fifth World Team Cup title.

Swimming: Yu Zidi's Record-Breaking Gold

China's Yu Zidi, just 13 years old, won a record-breaking gold in the 200m women's butterfly at the Asian Games, becoming the youngest champion in the event's history.