General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:31 PM ET
Golf
Boston Common Golf has acquired former Open Championship winner Shane Lowry from The Bay Golf Club in TGL's first trade.
College Football
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is withholding whether Tommy Carr or Bryce Underwood will start at quarterback against No. 6 Indiana. Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart, the team's leading receiver, was arrested espn.com early Sunday on a drunk driving charge.
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized espn.com after swatting away a trainer's arm while she checked on an injured player during the UNC game. Bill Connelly breaks down espn.com an upset-filled Week 7 that he describes as one of the wildest Saturdays in recent memory.
Miami has taken over espn.com the top spot in the latest Power Rankings, with two teams joining the top 25 after big wins and shocking upsets. ESPN's playoff analysis assesses espn.com how the selection committee could order the top contenders, with Miami and Ohio State leading the race. Bowl and CFP projections were also reshuffled espn.com following the chaotic week.
WNBA
Golden State held court espn.com to win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals 68-64, taking a 1-0 series lead over the Atlanta Dream. ESPN also profiles Natalie Nakase, whose hypercompetitive style has driven the Valkyries' success.
Boxing & MMA
Former world champion Liam Smith has been charged bbc.co.uk over an alleged attack in which he is accused of inflicting serious facial injuries on a man. At UFC, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet in a trilogy bout, one of only 19 in UFC history.
Rugby
Ieuan Evans steps down bbc.co.uk as British and Irish Lions chairman, leaving the role vacant. Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan says former Scotland captain Ritchie is finally set for his debut for the club. England captain Harry Brook reflects bbc.co.uk on the lessons learned from his off-field issues.
Other Sport
Police are investigating bbc.co.uk a security incident at Franklin's Gardens during Northampton's game against Cardiff, which is believed to be a hoax. Bradley Wiggins' son Ben has signed his first professional contract. Tennis star Elina Svitolina says the emotional toll of the Ukraine war led to her separation from Gael Monfils.
NBA
ESPN's David Purdum previews espn.com the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 season, including superteams, long shots and the MVP race.
Coming Up
The 2026-27 NBA season brings espn.com its superteam and MVP storylines into focus. Michigan's starting quarterback decision remains ahead of the clash with No. 6 Indiana.