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Last updated: September 24, 2026, 10:47 PM ET

College Football

Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer reaffirmed his commitment to the Blue Devils after being pursued by the Dallas Mavericks, calling Duke his "dream job" and stating he plans to stay for the "long haul." Meanwhile, Nevada's Steve Alford announced his retirement after the upcoming season, concluding a 36-year coaching career that included stints at Iowa, New Mexico, and UCLA. In Week 4 preview analysis, experts noted that knee-jerk reactions to early-season performances may be tested as playoff implications begin to take shape. On the field, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell showed steady improvement through three games, with Coach Kalen DeBoer citing progress "every game," though the Tide faces tougher tests ahead. In betting trends, windy conditions in the Northeast are expected to drive college football totals down as bettors adjust to forecasted nor'easter impacts. The debate over Texas laying too many points in Knoxville continues, with analysts examining whether the Longhorns are overvalued in the matchup against Tennessee.

WNBA

The playoff picture is coming into focus, with the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Valkyries, Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty, and Washington Mystics securing 2026 postseason berths, locking in seven of the eight playoff spots. The final four seeds will be determined Thursday, as the playoff picture tightens before Sunday's opening games. Despite an inconsistent regular season, the New York Liberty maintain they can compete with any team in the playoffs, expressing confidence in their title contention regardless of seeding.

NBA

NBA legend Bob Pettit, the league's first MVP and a two-time award winner, passed away at age, leaving behind a legacy as one of the earliest stars of the game. His death marks the end of an era for a player who helped define early NBA excellence.

Boxing

The highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is confirmed for December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with both fighters agreeing to the date after months of negotiation. The bout has also been announced by BBC Sport, confirming Cardiff as the host city for the historic all-British showdown. Earlier coverage outlined what fans need to know about the fight, including undercard details and venue logistics, as anticipation builds for the December showdown.

Cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood reflected on his international career as he prepares for retirement, sharing that teammates once urged him to "stick one up" opponents during his fastest spells. Meanwhile, England opener Emilio Gay delivered a stylish 141 for Durham against Lancashire, helping the team end day one of the County Championship on a strong note. In related news, Leicestershire are appealing a 27-point ECB penalty related to pitch conditions, seeking to overturn their relegation which is currently subject to an ongoing points appeal process.

Other Sports

Former NC State sports medicine director Robert Michael Murphy was arrested following a multicount indictment, marking a significant fall from grace for the former athletic department official. In fantasy football, managers are advised to exercise patience with early-season disappointments, as analyst Matt Bowen outlines strategies for evaluating struggling players without overreacting to small-sample struggles. Shin Ohashi, a 17-year-old swimmer, overcame Covid-19 to break the 200m breaststroke world record at the Asian Games, claiming his second gold medal of the tournament with a historic performance. In college basketball recruiting, the class of 2024 was reranked, with Cooper Flagg maintaining his No. 1 ranking while analysts acknowledged misjudgments in other prospects' development trajectories.