General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
College Football
Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas with a last-second 47-yard field goal, handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season in the Red River Rivalry. Oklahoma then made sure to troll its rivals after Tate Sandell's winning kick, leading the week's top jabs. Indiana extended its winning streak to 22 games, with Nick Marsh scoring a 44-yard fourth-down touchdown to push No. 7 Indiana past Nebraska on the strength of its "indomitable will."
UCLA remained undefeated after beating Oregon 17-15 despite an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, with Knight accounting for two touchdowns. ESPN's look at Bob Chesney's turnaround shows the Bruins off to a 4-0 start. North Carolina knocked off Pitt 21-17 as Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass, giving Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent. Florida State suffered another "extremely poor performance" in a 44-20 loss to Louisville, with Norvell shouldering the blame.
Previewing the week ahead, Georgia-Alabama headlines a slate of 32 games that will get real, while Gunner Stockton looks to lead Georgia toward another national title. Alabama believes it has fixed Ryan Coleman-Williams' drop issues after using VR technology to uncover a depth perception problem. For first-time visitors, ESPN offers tips for the State Fair of Texas ahead of Red River.
NFL
The Week 5 game guide offers previews, predictions and picks for 14 more games. Ahead of kickoff, inactives showed Lamar Jackson and Monangai out, with Chase and Jeanty listed as questionable. Analysts examined the wild endings across the league and why coaches must adapt. Looking to the future, ESPN ranked the top 15 quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL draft class.
WNBA
The WNBA Finals are set after Oklahoma's rival sweeps in Friday's semifinals. The Dream swept the Liberty 85-83 to reach the Finals for the first time since 2013, with Angel Reese scoring 22 points and saying the "job is not done." The Valkyries ousted the Aces to become the quickest expansion team to reach the Finals. A'ja Wilson's historic MVP season ended abruptly in the semifinal loss. Liberty stars declined to confirm DeMarco's future as head coach. The Fever's early playoff exit raises questions despite Caitlin Clark's return.
Soccer & Boxing
Arsenal edged Leeds 2-1 as Guimaraes rescued the Gunners, though a Hincapie injury adds to their concerns. Former UFC fighter Michael "Venom" Page signed with KSI's Misfits Boxing. Lewis Crocker is focused on returning to the welterweight title picture.
Rugby
Leinster scored five tries in a 29-5 win over Cardiff in Dublin. Edinburgh moved top of the United Rugby Championship table after a bonus-point win over Zebre. Northampton outgunned Bath 71-48 in a 119-point, 18-try thriller. Saracens kept their grip on Bristol, with Noah Caluori scoring in a 30-7 win. All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 50-19 win over Australia, their 23rd straight year holding the trophy. Ulster drew 26-26 with Munster, prompting Richie Murphy to criticize a slow start.
Cricket & Motorsport
Matt Renshaw's epic 190 put Australia in control after nine years and 280 days. In Formula One, Max Verstappen won the Singapore sprint after Russell crashed out, and Verstappen took pole as McLaren struggled, with his revival raising concern inside the paddock. The Giro di Lombardia was delayed by a rider protest over safety. NASCAR honored Kyle Busch as more than 10,000 fans gathered for a celebration of life, where his 11-year-old son led a burnout.
Other Developments
The College Football Playoff will continue talks with ESPN over rights for a possible 24-team playoff. Ahead of Money in the Bank, ESPN's WWE contributors made their picks for the ladder match winners. Coco Gauff appeared in Gunna's new video for "Pop It." Jezelle "GG" Banks, the No. 4 player in the SC Next class of 2027, committed to South Carolina. Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup qualifying campaign after an unconvincing win in Albania.