General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: September 16, 2026, 10:04 PM ET

College Football Playoff Picture

The early portion of the college football season has produced a fascinating debate about SEC dominance, with Bubble Watch examining whether the conference could place six teams in the expanded field. ESPN's experts have released their Week 2 predictions for the top, offering a snapshot of how the bracket might look if the season ended today.

ACC Scheduling

The conference has announced 2027 opponents for every team as it moves to a nine-game league format, a significant structural shift for its 16 members. The change reflects the broader realignment pressures reshaping the sport.

College Sports Legislation

The Protect College Sports Act cleared its first major hurdle in the Senate, advancing on a 74-24 vote. The legislation would broadly regulate college sports, a move that could fundamentally alter how the NCAA operates.

Ohio State Fallout

Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said his program will make hard decisions following the late collapse at Texas. The loss has intensified scrutiny on a team with championship expectations.

Texas QB Apology

Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has apologized for what he called an "insensitive comment" regarding a violent AI-generated video. The incident drew widespread attention given Manning's profile as one of the sport's most visible players.

LSU-Ole Miss Drama

The rivalry between LSU and Ole Miss took another dramatic turn when Tigers star defender Umanmielen was served court papers from an Ole Miss lawsuit just ahead of the showdown. On the betting side, analysts have dived into the numbers to assess how Chambliss will fare against the LSU defense.

Bottom 10

The Bottom 10 returns with Charlotte, NIU and BGSU leading the pack of long losing streaks. Strange happenings continue across college football, with lame Ducks and busted streaks making the cut.

NFL Draft Quarterbacks

The 2027 NFL draft quarterback class is flipping fast, with Drew Mestemaker on the rise while tepid starts from Dante Moore and John Mateer have shifted the trajectory. The depth of the class has exploded in recent weeks.

MLB

White Sox slugger Tommy Pham homered after making his case for activation directly to the general manager in an elevator. "I went right to the source," Pham said Wednesday about his quick turnaround.

College Football Feature

Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard spent a month in a coma after being shot in the head, and it wasn't clear he'd ever return. A miracle followed, and he has now seen his vision restored ahead of his FSU comeback.

Cricket: County Championship

Leicestershire have been deducted 27 points, leaving them on the brink of relegation from the County Championship top flight. Glamorgan's survival bid received a boost from the deduction. Warwickshire wrapped up a two-day win over Essex to go top of Division One.

Cricket: Women's One-Day Cup

Hampshire thrashed Surrey to reach the Women's One-Day Cup final, with Maia Bouchier continuing her superb form with an unbeaten. The win caps a dominant campaign for the side.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen took on 100 drivers in a unique go-karting exhibition at Silverstone, with the four-time world champion emerging victorious. The Dutchman passed 100 amateurs in just 14 laps. ESPN's Nate Saunders was one of the 100 amateurs taking on Verstappen, offering a firsthand account of the challenge.

Motorsport Rescue

British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Hartog pulled him from a fireball crash. Millroy praised his rescuer for the dramatic save.

Rugby Union

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle has announced her retirement from international duty. Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman has agreed a contract extension with the club. Wales have selected Keira Bevan to switch to fly-half for the WXV opener against South Africa.

Rugby League

Jim Magilton will remain manager of Cliftonville despite Glentoran's interest in appointing him. St Helens fans have weighed in on the drawn-out Pollock contract stand-off, with one describing him as "an idiot, but he's our idiot."

Golf

Tiger Woods returned to the range for the first time since his car crash, saying he "can hit pretty much anything." The DP World Tour has confirmed its 2027 schedule, with the Irish Open moving to early July. Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the tour finals, as decisions loom on the venue.

Tennis

The WTA Finals will move to Charlotte from 2027 on a multi-year deal, taking the season-ending event to the American city.

Olympics

The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games have been confirmed, with events to be held in two countries. Meanwhile, African track and field greats are inspired by Nairobi 2029, expecting the decision to award Kenya the World Athletics Championships to boost the sport across the continent.

WNBA

The Mystics have fast-tracked a rebuild all the way to the postseason, riding a wave of talented young players and exuberance. "Now we're off and running," the team says as it prepares for the playoff push.

Boxing

Katie Taylor's retirement has opened the door for another fighter to join the top 10 in ESPN's women's pound-for-pound rankings, with Chantelle Cameron rising in the latest update.

UFC

Muhammad Mokaev has vowed to return to the UFC despite being released following seven straight wins, telling BBC Sport he is still searching for answers about the decision.