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Last updated: September 19, 2026, 10:01 PM ET

College Football: Records and Rout

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith moved to the top of the Buckeyes' all-time receiving yardage list, catching five passes for 85 yards against Kent State to surpass the program mark. No. 13 Texas Tech held on for a 28-26 win over No. 22 Houston, surviving a replay review that confirmed a goal-line stop on the Cougars' final possession. Oregon rolled to an 84-0 rout despite missing two key offensive players, with wide receiver McClellan and tight end Johnson both sitting out the historic blowout. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah shined once more, setting multiple ACC completions records and remaining a perfect passer well into the third quarter.

College Football: Week 3 Storylines

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry spans 160 years of love, hate and the river's edge, with two fanbases deeply intertwined along the Mississippi. Week 3 features a revenge game in Oxford as Lane Kiffin returns, alongside Florida State's bleak future and several under-the-radar matchups. The weekend slate includes 29 games, led by the little tussle between the Tigers and Rebels but offering plenty of intrigue beyond it. Vanderbilt pulled off a stunner against NC State, recovering a fumble for a touchdown on the final play to secure a last-second win that echoed the Music City Miracle.

NFL

The Eagles found a new perspective for 2026 after their opener, with players vowing not to let anyone steal their joy following a win that left the locker room at its most sullen a year ago. The emphasis on mindset over analysis marked a deliberate shift for a Philadelphia team looking to avoid the midseason malaise that derailed its previous campaign.

WNBA

Kelsey Mitchell set the WNBA season scoring record, pouring in 33 points against the Tempo and then being surprised by a postgame party celebrating the milestone. The Fever guard's record-breaking performance underscored her emergence as one of the league's premier scorers. Enes Kanter Freedom sparked an eligibility debate after declaring himself a woman and claiming eligibility for the WNBA, raising legal questions about the league's roster rules.

Premier Lacrosse League

The PLL championship pits the Outlaws against the Waterdogs on Sunday, with Philly and Denver squaring off for the title in what shapes up as the ultimate showdown. Both franchises enter the final having navigated contrasting paths through the postseason bracket.

Boxing

Pat Brown maintained his perfect record with a brutal stoppage of John Hedges, claiming the British and Commonwealth titles in his seventh professional fight. The win continued Brown's flawless start to life as a pro. Daniel Teasdale, once touted as the next Prince Naseem, saw his story unfold instead as a cautionary tale, billed as the king to Naseem Hamed's prince but never fulfilling the promise.

Darts

World champion Luke Littler sealed a dramatic final-leg win over Nathan Aspinall, taking the match 10-9 to reach the quarterfinals of the PDC World Series. The deciding leg capped a tense back-and-forth that showcased Littler's composure under pressure.

Rugby League

Matty Ashton scored a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves beat Hull Kingston Rovers 35-12 in the Super League play-off, ending Hull KR's reign. The winger's three-try performance powered Warrington into the next round.

Rugby Union: WXV

New Zealand cruised past Scotland 66-14 in the WXV Global Series, handing Scotland a second successive defeat. The Black Ferns' dominance left little doubt about the gap between the sides. Wales delivered a performance of serious promise, beating South Africa 50-19 in their WXV opener and setting a new standard after clocking up a half-century of points. England's remarkable 39-game winning run came to an end as the Red Roses were held to a frenetic 26-26 draw by Canada. Head coach John Mitchell said the thrilling draw will inspire greater things to come for England despite the streak ending.

Cricket

England crushed Sri Lanka in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep and reclaim the No. 1 T20 world ranking. The Blaze won the One-Day Cup in a last-ball thriller against Hampshire, with Emma Jones sealing a treble success by striking a dramatic final-ball boundary.

Tennis: Davis Cup

Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery got Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup tie against Ecuador, giving the hosts a 2-0 lead. Samuel admitted he was caught off guard by the occasion on his winning Davis Cup debut.

Golf

Rory McIlroy eagled to move within two shots of the lead at the BMW PGA Championship, standing two strokes behind the third-round leaders at Wentworth heading into the final round.

Racing

Pellitory won the Ayr Gold Cup for trainer David O'Meara after a lengthy delay, giving jockey Tudhope his second victory in the race.

Athletics

Jakob Ingebrigtsen was pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen, beaten in a thrilling finish after leading deep into the race.

Wheelchair Basketball

Great Britain's men won bronze at the World Championships, beating Germany to claim the medal and cap a strong tournament run.