General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 4, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

College Football Week 1

The college football season kicks off with a loaded slate of 34 games, headlined by a marquee matchup at Lambeau Field where Notre Dame and Wisconsin will both debut alternate uniforms, pivoting from their usual classic looks. Lane Kiffin's LSU showdown, Arch Manning's next steps, and Indiana's title defense highlight the opening weekend storylines. Off the field, concession stands are getting creative, with UCF's "Pretzel Sword" and Wisconsin's "Badger Bakers" leading the culinary charge.

Women's Basketball World Cup

The United States opened Women's World Cup play with a dominant 33-point statement, as Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard each scored 14 points to fuel the rout of China. The win positions America strongly for the medal rounds as group play continues.

WNBA

The league's era of explosive growth is about to lose its longest-tenured commissioner. Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, ending a tenure that saw massive expansion and soaring viewership despite recent questions about her handling of league controversies.

Formula 1

The Monaco Grand Prix podium keeps changing hands. McLaren and Red Bull won their appeals against the race's result, stripping Pierre Gasly of his third-place finish and reinstating penalties that cost him the spot a remarkable 89 days later. It's the second time Gasly loses he's lost that podium, now ceding it to Isack Hadjar. In Italy, Mercedes' George Russell topped Friday practice at Monza, edging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Cricket

England's white-ball selection for the Sri Lanka series features a pair of fresh faces. The uncapped Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe both earned call-ups as the team blends youth with experience. In the County Championship, Somerset thrashed Glamorgan by an innings and 64 runs to top Division One and keep their title hopes alive. Elsewhere, India's Smriti Mandhana passed 10,880 career runs, overtaking Mithali Raj's 10,868 to become the all-time leading women's run-scorer. In Pakistan's camp, interim coach Mike Hesson dismissed any concern about the instability, saying his players are used to "chaos" after the a barrage of changes saw seven drops, seven new call-ups ahead of the final England Test.

Boxing

In Dublin, Katie Taylor gets the sendoff few fighters receive. On Saturday — her last — packed Croke again, and around Saturday's stadium the Irish icon and pursues a final celebration with an expected 80,000 fans cheering.

College Basketball

Dickie V is already mapping the upcoming season, and his Dazzling Dozen features a bonus top kids list of storylines, players, and early games to track.

PLL and Rugby

The PLL playoffs are around the corner, and the Archers-Outlaws, Waterdogs-Cannons matchups will decide who plays Sept. 20 for the title. In rugby, injured leader Taulupe Faletau is back in non-contact training and has raised Cardiff's hopes he could start as the URC kicks off — coach Corniel van Zyl thinks the back's mind, expecting him to win Wales his return. And Jack Singleton is fighting to return to the pitch a year after a heart attack, searching for a new club in hopes rugby's next chapter.

College Football at Virginia Tech

In Blacksburg, the transition happens: James Franklin takes over a Virginia Tech program aiming for revival after more than decade of struggles. With family roots nearby, but pressure is building to define what success means for the old new coach.

Amateur Golf

It's the "Ryder Cup of the amateurs," and two Midlands men, Ben Bolton and Sam Eastbrook, have been called up for GB & Ireland's Walker Cup side at Lahinch, chasing glory at a truly pinnacle event.