General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
NFL
The Jets' "Cleveland Brown" trolling topped the league's social media jabs of Week, as teams celebrated wins by taunting their opponents online. Tua Tagovailoa's overtime interception sealed the Ravens' win, while the Jaguars' London victory over the Eagles was highlighted in the week's recap. The 49ers and Vikings both stayed unbeaten, with the San Francisco side going 5-0 and the two teams sharing a rare tie. Our NFL Nation reporters weighed in on whether the Ravens can win big with Tyler Huntley and whether the Vikings are legitimate contenders. Meanwhile, ESPN's overreactions column asked whether the Titans should look for a new quarterback after Cam Ward's start, and whether the NFC East winner could finish with a losing record.
College Football
Georgia tops the AP poll after a Week 6 full of upsets that reshaped the SEC. Three top-10 SEC teams lost, and the week produced a Red River game-winner along with multiple surprises. Texas fell to Oklahoma in an upset that dimmed the Longhorns' College Football Playoff hopes, prompting questions about whether they can bounce back. Arch Manning's struggles drew scrutiny, with coach Steve Sarkisian defending his quarterback and arguing that the "Manning" name has drawn outsized criticism. Elsewhere, ESPN's updated power rankings reshuffled the top 25 after the chaotic week, and the newest bowl and CFP projections mapped out a changed postseason picture.
Michigan is sticking with Bryce Underwood as its starting quarterback, with offensive coordinator Beck continuing to call the plays. UCLA expressed serious concern over the knee injury suffered by quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko expressed regret for his "cesspool" remark about the Aggie fanbase after the loss to Missouri. Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is unlikely to play at Tennessee, coach DeBoer confirmed.
Baseball
The Brewers downed the Dodgers in the opening game of the NLCS, a hard-fought win between the National League's top two seeds.
WNBA
The Valkyries' rapid rise from expansion team to WNBA Finals has been remarkable, as the franchise that didn't exist two years ago now competes for its first title. The location of the Dream's home games in the Finals remains uncertain due to conflicting events at State Farm Arena.
Horse Racing & Hockey
Trainer Willie Mullins was fined by a British Horseracing Authority panel, and a horse was disqualified over a doping test. Arizona State is in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol to lead its men's hockey program.
Golf & Wrestling
Grant Forrest reflected on his Spanish Open triumph, describing the validation and relief after dealing with last-hole nerves in Madrid. The DP World Tour will bar LIV Golf players from its events in the 2027 season. In WWE, Roman Reigns retained his title after beating LA Knight at Money in the Bank, with a queue of challengers now lining up for a shot.
Cricket & Rugby Union
Ollie Pope pulled out of the draft for the controversial Afghanistan Premier League. Rob Key said Brydon Carse can return to the England side. Bad light again halted play in the first Test between South Africa and Australia, with more than 60 overs lost despite recent rule changes. In the Premiership, a try-filled round prompted talk of scoring inflation and the return of old-school Saracens.
Football
Swansea's Ben Cabango credited the club's humble approach under Matos for the Championship leaders' form. John McEntee was appointed Monaghan manager, succeeding Bannigan.
Boxing, Skateboarding & Other
Lauren Price defends her unified welterweight titles against Kotaskova, to be shown on BBC. Callum Smith will face Dmitry Bivol in Russia for the unified light-heavyweight title. Sky Brown took silver at the World Skate Games in an Olympic qualifier. Sonay Kartal advanced at the Wuhan Open, beating a top-50 opponent since returning from injury. Matt Richardson was withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for the World Championships, while Olympic and defending champions prepare to compete at the Shanghai Velodrome. The WRU named Lyndon Faulkner as its new chairman. Finally, a look at unworn sports kit examined where elite sport's wasted equipment ends up.