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Last updated: September 28, 2026, 6:41 AM ET

College Football

Florida has clawed its way into College Football Playoff contention, projecting as a top-12 team after a decisive Week 4 victory. The Gators jumped to No. 8 in the AP poll, their highest ranking since 2020, while Texas solidified its grip on the No. 1 spot. The Longhorns left Knoxville with a parting shot at Tennessee, trolling the Volunteers after a dominant road win. Iowa stunned Michigan with a last-second, 16-yard touchdown pass, topping the Wolverines in a dramatic turnaround. Ohio State fell, and Michigan lost, shaking up the top tier of the rankings. The best seasons, analysts note, are the ones that force us to keep questioning our assumptions. What changed in September? Big plays have shifted the landscape of college football, reshaping the outlook for the playoff picture. Elsewhere, LSU suffered a major injury blow: All-SEC linebacker Whit Weeks sustained a fracture in his lower right leg during a game against Texas A&M, suffering a leg fracture. In a separate incident, USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game after a targeting hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, suspending Stephens. Moore himself was carted off the field after the late hit, knocked out of the game. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion after being hit while sliding, out with a concussion. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck shared a bloody, memorable moment with senior Gopher Maverick Baranowski after a Big Ten road win at Washington, wiping blood from Baranowski. Purdue fell to 0-12 in games within seven days of a Taylor Swift album release, cursed by Swift.

NFL

The NFL delivered another thrilling day of action in Week, headlined by a shock result. The Denver Broncos upset the defending champion Rams in a thriller, denying the Rams. The Seahawks, meanwhile, suffered a loss. Experts have weighed in on the odds and player props for Week, offering their best bets for Sunday’s games, including a marquee matchup between the Chiefs and Dolphins, analyzing Week 3 bets.

WNBA Playoffs

The WNBA playoffs tipped off with a major upset in Game. Breanna Stewart dominated, putting up 34 points and 12 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty past the favored Minnesota Lynx. Stewart was too much for the Lynx, winning Game 1. A'ja Wilson won her third straight AP WNBA Player of the Year award, while Stewart was named top defender, Wilson winning third award. Analysts broke down how every Game 1 was won and what lies ahead for each team, breaking down the playoffs.

Soccer & International Football

In international soccer, the United States rallied to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time, winning the Presidents Cup. The Americans secured the victory with the most lopsided singles session in tournament history, rallying to win. In Europe, Alexander Zverev led Team Europe to a sixth Laver Cup title, leading Europe to victory. Matt Fitzpatrick won the French Open for his fourth title of the season, winning in France. In rugby, York Valkyrie stunned Wigan 8-6 in the Grand Final to win their third Women's Super League title, winning the Grand Final. Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland’s all-time record try scorer as they beat Japan 31-24, breaking the record. Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in a Perth Test despite playing with 11 men, beating South Africa. Saracens edged out Leicester 40-38 in a thrilling Premiership opener despite a second-half red card for Nick Isiekwe, edging Leicester. Wigan’s coach Matt Peet said his side was "far too good" despite the Super League exit, Peet proud of Wigan. Wales suffered another Test defeat, but the mood was different under Sean Lynn, Wales feeling different. Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job," according to Vasseur, Horner a distraction.

Cricket & Netball

England crushed Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the ODI series finale, winning the series. Tom Banton delivered on his potential with a brilliant first international century. South Africa beat Australia in an ODI series, sealing the series behind sublime centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma. England are learning from their World Cup warm-up, analyzing openers, spinners, and seamers, analyzing England. In netball, Northern Ireland qualified for the 2027 World Cup, qualifying for the World Cup. Scotland and Northern Ireland both secured spots, securing qualification. Vice-captain Caroline O’Hanlon called the qualification "surreal," O'Hanlon surreal.

Cycling & Athletics

British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant has retired from cycling after a 13-year career, retiring from cycling. Brandon McNulty became the first American to win the men’s road race world title in 33 years, winning the world title. Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon but narrowly missed the world record, winning Berlin.

Golf & MMA

Matt Fitzpatrick won the French Open for his fourth title of the season. In the UFC, Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized after a TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event, Barcelos hospitalized. Barcelos was described as "stable and alert" after the bout.

Tennis

The Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, winning the King Cup.

Additional Notes

South Carolina star edge rusher Dylan Stewart has been suspended indefinitely after punching Alabama player Josh Ford, Stewart suspended. Yuna Nishimura cruised to her first LPGA victory at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, winning the LPGA. The AP poll reaction for Week 4 covered for each Top 25 team, reacting to the poll. The best seasons are the ones that force us to keep questioning our assumptions, analyzing CFB Week 4. Purdue is now 0-12 in games that fall within seven days of a Taylor Swift album release, cursed by Swift. Texas left Knoxville with a parting shot at its hosts, trolling Tennessee.