General Sports 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 14, 2026, 11:10 PM ET

WNBA

The Dream's Allisha Gray has undergone a minor procedure on her hand and is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Finals opener. The league has also moved Games 3 and 4 of the Finals to State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans, while the Dream's own home venue remains uncertain amid conflicting events at the arena. Meanwhile, the Valkyries' rapid rise from expansion team to Finals contender in just two seasons has been one of the league's most striking storylines.

College Football

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko expressed regret for his "cesspool" remarks about Aggie fans following the loss to Missouri. Louisville running back Isaac Brown storms the field as the Week 6 Heisman pick after running wild against Florida State. Oregon coach Dan Lanning said defensive tackle Bear Alexander will not face discipline for a play that injured Nico Iamaleava. Week 6 upsets also reshaped the picture, with the updated Power Rankings and CFP projections reflecting the shake-up, while the bubble teams jockey for final spots. Elsewhere, transfer quarterbacks are under the microscope as ESPN examines what it takes for a newcomer to succeed.

College Basketball

A former fixer in the NCAA betting scheme, Jalen Smith, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in rigging college basketball games. On the women's side, the preseason top 25 has South Carolina opening at No. 1, with USC starting at No. 3, while Joe Lunardi highlights ten November games worth watching.

NBA and NHL

All 30 NBA teams revealed their court designs for the 2026 NBA Cup, which runs from October 30 to December 11. In the NHL, ESPN's experts have picked a bet for each of the 16 games on the night's slate. Florida State's top-rated 2026 recruit, Chuck Kennon, was dismissed from the program over conduct concerns.

NFL

Teams used social media to troll rivals after Week, with the Jets' "Cleveland Brown" jab leading the pack.