General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: September 8, 2026, 10:37 PM ET

US Open Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz stands as the last obstacle between three Americans and history at Flushing Meadows, and the Spaniard can single-handedly end home hopes for a first men's champion since 2003. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff beat Iva Jovic to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since her 2023 title. The top six seeds completed a stacked last eight for the first time in 28 years. Arthur Gea's remarkable run as a lucky loser fell one point short, as he held match point before exiting three hours later.

NFL & College Football

The Patriots have secured their defensive cornerstone for the next four years, as cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension — the richest for a cornerback in NFL history. On the college side, Arch Manning is ready for redemption against Ohio State after his "rough" debut last year, as the Longhorns face the Buckeyes on Saturday, and he doesn't like to think about the ill-fated first meeting.

SMU's season opener featured drama beyond the box score, with the No. 19 Mustangs battling a power outage that delayed the game two hours and forced limited power at Doak Campbell Stadium. Despite that, Kevin Jennings shrugged off interceptions and threw for 430 yards, capping Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in a 27-24 win.

NFL Season Preview

BBC's NFL experts have their picks for next season's Super Bowl — and you can share yours, with the favorites, dark horses, and annual predictions now live for the 2026 campaign.

Rugby

Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter firmly supports the Rugby Football Union's homegrown selection policy, insisting England's stance on choosing only English-based players is the right approach for the domestic game, and the veteran boss backs the home rule despite debate over how that would affect club player pathways.

UFC & Boxing

UFC star Alex Pereira continues to chase his desired rematch against Ciryl Gane, insisting the fight is right for the title. In boxing, Ryan Garcia faces Conor utterly in Las Vegas, with the WBC welterweight belt on the line Saturday night, and here are all the details on time venue and more.

Motor Racing

After the Italian United Grand Prix, BBC Sport and F1's Ouora where answers continue to emerge, and whether Mercedes' Russell was hampered by strategy or overshadowed by Ferrari's new lineup — the Q&A analysis offers a breakdown of the grid's key tactical puzzles.

Athletics

Tara Davis-Woodhall has ended her 2026 season to continue her recovery after suffering a "severe concussion" in a recent car crash, and she will miss the World Championships meet.

Football

Swansea City's golden boot winner from Slovenia has yet to score this season, and the forward is backed to hit form despite not being guaranteed a return to the starting lineup. There are minor concerns, but expect his struggles not to last forever.

Road Racing

Road racing veteran Gary is now recovering from his second severe fall in thirteen months, and the man known as 'Magic' discusses his recovery and the drive to return to the track after a heavy crash. He remains eager to ride at the Isle of Man TT despite the 130-mph incident.