General Sports 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 12, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

College Football

The Jets' "Cleveland Brown" troll led the list of Week 5 social media jabs, while the postseason picture was reshaped by wild results across Week 6 as upsets rippled through the rankings. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended Arch Manning on Monday, arguing that the "Manning" name has drawn outsized criticism following the Longhorns' upset loss.

UCLA is seriously concerned about the knee injury sustained by quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko expressed regret for his "cesspool" remark about Aggie fans, which was made in the emotion following the loss to Missouri. Meanwhile, Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is unlikely to play at Tennessee, according to coach DeBoer.

Coaching Moves

Arizona State is in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol to lead its men's hockey program. In Irish Gaelic football, former All-Ireland winner John McEntee was appointed Monaghan manager, succeeding Bannigan in the role.

Horse Racing

Trainer Willie Mullins was fined by a British Horseracing Authority panel, and a horse was disqualified following a doping test.

WNBA

The Valkyries have made a rapid rise from expansion team to Finals contenders in just two years since their debut. The Dream, however, remain uncertain about their venue for Finals home games, with conflicting events at State Farm Arena still being sorted out.

NFL Week 5 Analysis

ESPN's weekly overreactions examined whether the Titans should consider a new quarterback and whether the NFC East winner could finish with a losing record, questioning if Cam Ward is already on the hot seat.