General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 5, 2026, 7:02 AM ET

Boxing

Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. saw his comeback bid fall short, losing to Poland's Damian Knyba. Ruiz Jr., who shocked Anthony Joshua in 2019 to capture world titles, was unable to reclaim his winning form in the upset defeat.

UFC

British fighter Kurtis Campbell has detailed how bullying at school led him to combat sports at age seven. Now chasing success in the UFC, Campbell says the early adversity forged his fighting spirit and determination.

College Football

Miami's Malachi Toney erupted in his sophomore opener, delivering 12 catches for a school-record 234 yards and three touchdowns to pace the Hurricanes' 45-6 demolition of Stanford. The performance marked a historic individual start to Miami's season.

LSU made a notable roster decision ahead of Saturday's home game against Clemson, leaving Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off the roster. Both players were cleared earlier this week to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL.

In Indiana, a circuit court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday to clear the way for defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt to rejoin the Hoosiers this season.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, feeling better than expected after a four-month absence, now plans to take more in-season breaks to manage the demanding tour calendar. "Feeling good," the Spaniard signaled a willingness to protect his body during 2026.

F1

Kimi Antonelli's arrival at Monza has positioned him as a disruptor in Italy, where Ferrari is gospel. The question remains whether locals can cheer a non-Ferrari title contender, even as they admire the young star's talent.

Triathlon

As Jonny Brownlee retires, his former coaches and teachers in Yorkshire recall the shared impact of the Brownlee era. Brother Alistair's and Jonny's rise from the county's parks to global podium finishes stands as a lasting influence.

Tennis

Venus and Serena Williams exited the US Open in a swirling doubles return in New York, but not before reminding fans they could still compete on an entertaining night—leaving their future open to speculation.

Notes

Also: Kiffin's new era at LSU promises to be anything but boring. He chose LSU as the path of least resistance, but anything short of a title invites critics.

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