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Last updated: September 22, 2026, 6:31 AM ET

College Football: Week 3 Shakes Up the Top 25

Week 3 delivered big wins and a few wake-up calls, with Ole Miss on the rise in the latest Power Rankings while Miami dropped. The SEC is taking over the top of the projected CFP top, and the playoff picture saw big shifts follow a wild week of thrilling finishes and upsets.

Ole Miss: A Cathartic Win 293 Days in the Making

Lane Kiffin's return to The Grove came after unmatched hype and buildup, producing an epic scene and a cathartic win 293 days in the making. The result helped fuel Ole Miss's rise in the rankings.

Alabama and Florida: Coaches in the Crosshairs

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb apologized for comments he made Monday in which he called out some fans. Meanwhile, first-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall was surprised to learn his 21st-ranked Gators are favored against Ole Miss, joking there are "a lot of good drugs out there."

Betting Lines: Texas at Tennessee, Oregon at USC

This week's odds and FPI predictions include Texas favored at Tennessee and Oregon favored at USC, plus Michigan-Illinois and other top-25 matchups.

Tributes: Shephard Honors Leach

JaMarcus Shephard paid tribute to Mike Leach and other former coaches with his game-day ensembles. Shephard, who worked for Leach in 2016 with Washington State, wore an ensemble saluting his mentors.

MMA: Jones Takes Responsibility for Steveson's Exit

Jon Jones took responsibility for Gable Steveson's quick exit after a historic upset, addressing the early octagon departure of the highly touted heavyweight.

F1: Sprint Race in Monaco, Shorter Races in 2027

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers questions on why Monaco is staging a sprint race in 2027. In a separate change, F1 announced the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 2027, alongside a hard stop time.

Darts: Littler Booing Row Raises Fears

There is real fear that Luke Littler could walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered continues, with the sport itself the loser in the row.

Rugby: Tuipulotu Targets Lions Tour

Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu says selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions tour is a "top goal" for her career.

Cricket: Carse Needs Time Away, Says Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says his "very good mate" Brydon Carse needs time away from England duty.

Wheelchair Rugby League: England Names World Cup Squad

Rob Hawkins is among five World Cup winners named in England's 10-player Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup squad.

Tennis: GB Plans BJK Cup Upset Against Czechs

Great Britain face the Czech Republic at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday, with the team insisting it is best not to underestimate us as they plan an upset against the all-star Czechs.

Cycling: Backstedt Bred for Success

Zoe Backstedt won world time trial silver in Montreal aged just, and the multi-discipline talent looks bred for cycling success as she targets the sport's peaks.

Swimming: Yu Zidi, Wins Second Asian Games Gold

Thirteen-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi continues her record-breaking exploits at the Asian Games, winning a second gold in another stunning performance.

Boxing: Cardiff Set to Win Fury-Joshua Race

Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited Fury-Joshua fight, emerging as the frontrunner.

Golf: Scott Earns PGA Tour Promotion

Scotland's Sandy Scott put a career-threatening wrist injury behind him to earn PGA Tour promotion with a win at the Ohio Championship.

Fantasy Baseball: Playoff Round, Week 2

Set your lineups for fantasy baseball's final week with our preview featuring pitchers for the Sept. 21-27 scoring period.