General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: September 17, 2026, 2:03 PM ET

UFC & MMA

Dublin mixed martial artist Adam Darby said more than a decade of hard work came to fruition after he earned a UFC contract, crediting "ten-plus years of work" for the breakthrough. The Irish fighter's signing adds another name to the promotion's growing Dublin contingent.

Tennis

Marta Kostyuk advanced to the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open without playing a single point, moving through via walkover after her opponent withdrew. The Ukrainian will now prepare for a last-eight clash with fresher legs than her rivals.

Motorsport

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passed 100 amateur karters in just 14 laps during an exhibition race at Silverstone, a spectacle that underlined his racecraft against vastly less experienced drivers. A separate dispatch captured the highlights and commentary from the unique go-karting event, in which the Dutchman carved through the entire field.

British racing driver Ollie Millroy praised rescuer Hartog after surviving a fireball crash, saying it is a "miracle I'm alive." The incident and the swift response from fellow competitors highlighted the dangers of the discipline.

Horse Racing

St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne said the win removed her fear of failure, describing how the "fear of failure" has left her newly liberated in the saddle. The Classic victory marks a career-defining moment for the young rider.

Soccer

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in all competitions, heading home en route to a Campeones Cup triumph. The milestone further cements the Argentine's legacy in MLS as Miami added another trophy to the cabinet.

Rugby

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian next season after a summer recruitment drive that has turned the Welsh club toward a land down under. The influx of Australian talent represents a striking strategic shift for the region ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

College Football

The NCAA's FBS oversight committee acknowledged replay protocols were not properly followed in Western Michigan's loss, but confirmed it cannot overturn the result despite the improper procedures. The ruling leaves WMU with a defeat it believes was wrongly decided.

LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for the Tigers' rivalry game against Ole Miss, a surprising turn of events that clouds the team's offensive plans for one of its biggest matchups of the season.

Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard spent a month in a coma after being shot in the head, and it wasn't clear he would ever regain his vision — let alone return to the field. His comeback stands as one of the season's most remarkable stories.

The ACC announced its 2027 conference opponents for every team as the league moves to a nine-game conference schedule across its 16 members, a format change that reshapes annual rivalries and non-conference flexibility.

Cricket

Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division Two after being hit with a 27-point deduction, a sanction that has left their survival hopes hanging by a thread.

Rugby League

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announced her international retirement, bringing down the curtain on a decorated career in the national shirt. Her try-scoring record stands as a benchmark for the next generation.

Baseball

Tommy Pham homered for the White Sox after making his case for activation directly to the general manager in an elevator, telling reporters, "I went right to the source." The veteran's quick turnaround paid immediate dividends at the plate.

Fantasy Basketball

Updated points-league rankings place Cade Cunningham and Jalen Johnson inside the top 10 for the 2026-27 season, giving managers a fresh tier of elite options to build around.