General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: September 25, 2026, 2:26 PM ET

NBA

NBA legend Bob Pettit, the league's first MVP, has died at age. Pettit won two MVP awards and an NBA title with the St. Louis Hawks. In the current NBA, ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown has sparked debate about the top players, with league executives discussing the three-player battle for the No. 1 spot.

College Basketball Recruiting

Syracuse landed a major recruiting win as five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko committed to the Orange, becoming McNamara's first five-star recruit. Meanwhile, a 2027 commit is expected to fit well at Syracuse, UConn, Purdue, and Gonzaga, according to analysts. ESPN also reranked the class of 2024, with Cooper Flagg holding the No. 1 spot while acknowledging mistakes on Kon Knueppel's initial ranking.

College Basketball Coaching

Duke's Jon Scheyer confirmed he is staying for the "long haul" after being pursued by the Mavericks. At Nevada, Steve Alford announced he will retire after the upcoming season, ending a 36-year coaching career.

College Football

Week 4 promises to provide clarity, with six ranked matchups that should answer questions about SEC and Big Ten contenders. The battle between Tennessee and Texas is more than just a game; it's a fight for UT rights, SEC orange, and Manning loyalty. At Clemson, questions linger around Dabo Swinney's program, with the question "All empires fall" hanging in the air as the Tigers sit at 2-1. USC's Lincoln Riley faces a pivotal season with a 4-0 start but high expectations.

College Football Uniforms

Oregon will wear an all-white set with intricate details for their trip to USC, leading the best uniforms of Week.

College Football Betting

Bettors are targeting windy conditions from a Nor'easter forecast for the northeast, driving totals down. A detailed betting preview of Tennessee-Texas questions whether the Longhorns are laying too many points in Knoxville. ESPN's Game Day Kickoff examines knee-jerk reactions and September lies as the playoff picture begins to take shape.

College Football Off-Field

The Protect College Sports Act has been introduced in the Senate, aiming to establish salary caps and player unions, with analysts sorting truths from myths. Former NC State sports medicine director Robert Michael Murphy was arrested after a multicount indictment.

College Football Transfers

A September surprises all-portal team highlights unexpected stars who emerged a month ago, including top portal surprises at every position.

WNBA

The WNBA playoff schedule has been released, with the first round opening Sunday and semifinals tipping off in October. A full WNBA playoff preview breaks down how all eight teams could win the championship. The final four seeds will be set Thursday before the postseason begins. The Connecticut Sun played their final game before relocating to Houston, winning 95-81 in a victory full of joy. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room with a ruthless pursuit of a WNBA title.

NFL

The Packers were booed during a "butt-whooping" at home to the Falcons, as Green Bay lost to Atlanta despite injuries to the visitors. ESPN's experts dive into NFL Week 3 best bets, including the Chiefs vs. Dolphins and other matchups.

NFL Fantasy

Don't be surprised if veterans like Travis Kelce and Davante Adams keep turning back the clock this season, according to Eric Karabell's fantasy football predictions.

NASCAR

Toyota is the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series title, but its drivers say they don't feel that pressure. Bubba Wallace stated, "I think it's Toyota's championship to lose."

Boxing

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is finally set, with everything you need to know about the Cardiff fight available. The compromises and power struggles that shaped the fight have been detailed by BBC Sport. October's biggest fights are ranked, including Canelo-Mbilli and Dubois-Wardley. British heavyweight Johnny Fisher returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa debut, aiming for a British title after backlash and rebuilding.

Formula 1

George Russell took pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, while Andrea Antonelli hit the wall and crashed out.

Rugby Union

Wales will look to prove they are no one-hit wonder as they face USA at Cardiff Arms Park in the WXV. Ireland's Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV game against Japan due to injury. The Red Roses are struggling to meet fans' selfie demands as their fame grows, with scrum-half Natasha Hunt saying it's no longer possible to satisfy all requests. The R360 rebel rugby series has been given an ultimatum on overdue accounts, facing potential dissolution.

Rugby League

Leeds and Warrington tussle for a Grand Final spot in their Super League play-off semi-final preview.

Cricket

Kevin Pietersen is back and loving his role as a specialist mentor, talking about his history with Harry Brook and helping England win the Ashes.

Cycling

A new UCI report proposes transfer windows and drones among ideas to boost cycling, along with budget caps.

Women's Basketball

Dawn Staley refused to let hearing loss hinder Ayla McDowell, as the South Carolina coach never stopped encouraging the player who relied on lip-reading.

Bowling

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Mary Stevenson has died just two months after winning gold in Glasgow.