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Last updated: September 21, 2026, 10:08 PM ET

College Football: Week 3 Shakes Up the Top 25

Week 3 delivered thrilling finishes and a handful of wake-up calls, with Ole Miss climbing and Miami sliding in the latest Power Rankings. The CFP picture shifted dramatically after the weekend's upsets, forcing a full reworking of bowl projections across every postseason slot. Bill Connelly took stock of the unbeaten teams still standing, sorting genuine contenders like Georgia and Indiana from the pretenders such as App State and UMass. The AP poll reaction piece broke down what comes next for each ranked program, while our top-12 projection examined how the selection committee might stack the SEC-heavy field if the season ended today.

Ole Miss and the SEC's Rising Tide

Lane Kiffin's return to The Grove delivered a cathartic win 293 days in the making, complete with an epic pregame scene that lived up to unmatched hype and buildup. First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall was caught off guard when told his 21st-ranked Gators are favored against Ole Miss, joking that there are "a lot of good drugs out there" if that's the line. This week's betting lines show Texas favored at Tennessee and Oregon favored at USC, with FPI predictions attached to every marquee matchup including Michigan's trip to face a ranked opponent. Washington State's JaMarcus Shephard paid tribute to Mike Leach and other former coaches with his game-day ensemble, a nod to the mentor he worked under in 2016.

NFL: Chiefs Reassert, Quarterbacks Fall

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs look back to their best after a statement Week 2 performance, but the weekend's five biggest takeaways were overshadowed by injuries to star quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. The Chiefs' resurgence reasserts their AFC standing, though the health of two young signal-callers now dominates the early-season narrative.

UFC 331: Lightweight Chaos and What Comes Next

Arman Tsarukyan and Joshua Van stole the show with emphatic statements at UFC, prompting debate over whether we are living in the greatest era for lightweights in the sport's history. Matchmakers now face the question of what comes next for the winners and losers on the card, with the most likely opponents and wild-card options mapped out for Van, Tsarukyan and the rest of the UFC 331 stars.

Formula 1: Shorter Races, Baku Ahead

F1 announced that the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 2027, alongside the introduction of a hard stop time. The changes aim to tighten race windows and improve scheduling reliability across the calendar. All the key BBC coverage details for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix are set, with Baku times, weather forecasts and broadcast schedules confirmed for the weekend.

Darts: Littler's Booing Row Escalates

There is "real fear" that Luke Littler could walk away from darts entirely if the booing he has endured continues, and the sport itself would be the biggest loser in any such departure. The row has intensified scrutiny on crowd behavior at major tournaments, with the teenage star's future now a live question for the PDC.

Boxing: Cardiff Closes In on Fury-Joshua

Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited Fury-Joshua heavyweight showdown. The Principality Stadium's capacity and track record with major events have made it the frontrunner, with an official announcement expected soon.

Rugby: Wales, England and the Dragons

Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu said selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour is a "top goal" as she targets a landmark year. England named a 10-player Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup squad featuring five returning winners, with Rob Hawkins among the headline inclusions. The Dragons are in contract talks with head coach Filo Tiatia as he prepares for the new season at Rodney Parade. Former captain Ashley Williams returns to the Wales coaching staff, and the squad is excited about what the man dubbed the "greatest captain" will bring to Bellamy's setup.

Cricket: Carse Needs a Break

England white-ball captain Harry Brook said his "very good mate" Brydon Carse needs time away from the international game, signaling a planned rest period for the pace bowler amid a congested schedule.

Tennis: GB Targets BJK Cup Upset

Great Britain face an all-star Czech Republic side at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday, with the British camp insisting it would be best not to underestimate them despite the talent gap on paper.

Golf: Scott Earns PGA Tour Card

Scotland's Sandy Scott won the Ohio Championship to secure PGA Tour promotion, putting a career-threatening wrist injury firmly behind him in a remarkable comeback story.

Cycling and Swimming: Rising Stars

Zoe Backstedt won world time trial silver in Montreal at just, and the multi-discipline talent appears bred for success as she targets cycling's biggest peaks. Thirteen-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi continued her record-breaking exploits at the Asian Games, winning a second gold in a breakout meet for the teenager.

WNBA: Lisa Leslie Immortalized

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person and first Sparks player to be honored with a statue on L.A.'s Star Plaza, with "The First Lady" unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena.

Fantasy Baseball: Final Week Prep

Managers setting lineups for fantasy baseball's final week can use our playoff preview covering Round, Week 2 from Sept. 21-27, featuring pitcher matchups and streaming recommendations for the championship push.