General Sports 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Rugby League

England have left out Lewis from their Rugby League World Cup opener, with Harry Smith named alongside captain George Williams in the half-back pairing.

Football

Wales take a 1-0 lead into their play-off semi-final second leg against Albania, with the squad reminded of the nation's history in these fixtures.

College Football

Oregon coach Dan Lanning said defensive tackle Bear Alexander will not face discipline for the helmet punch that hurt Iamaleava, insisting the act was unintentional. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko expressed regret for his "cesspool" remarks about Aggie fans, made after the loss to Missouri.

Following a wild Week, ESPN's bowl and playoff projections were updated to reflect the upsets and big wins that reshaped the postseason picture.

NFL

Teams traded social media jabs after their Week 5 wins, with the Jets' "Cleveland Brown" troll leading the pack of playful digs at opponents.

Sports Science

BBC Sport examined the benefits, risks and unanswered questions surrounding egg-freezing for athletes, weighing it as an insurance policy that carries no guarantee.