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Last updated: September 5, 2026, 3:44 PM ET

College Football Week 1

College football is officially back, and Week 1 is stacked with intrigue. The spotlight shines brightest on Lane Kiffin, who chose LSU as the "path of least resistance" to win a title, a gamble that invites heavy criticism if he falls short. His debut against Clemson pits him against Dabo Swinney in a matchup that highlights the slate of games to watch. The 34-game schedule features Arch Manning's next steps and Indiana's title defense. Meanwhile, LSU's opener roster excludes Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both cleared to return from brief NFL stints but left off for the Clemson game. Elsewhere, an Indiana circuit court judge issued a temporary restraining order that clears defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt to rejoin the Hoosiers this season.

Basketball and Football Results

Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup, shocking Spain 82-73 in the opener. In Miami, sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney delivered a record-breaking performance, hauling in 12 catches for 234 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Hurricanes to a 45-6 blowout over Stanford.

Tennis and Cycling

Carlos Alcaraz, feeling better than expected after a four-month absence, plans to take more in-season breaks to manage his grueling schedule. At the US Open, tournament director Eric Butorac navigates the scheduling puzzle of balancing player and broadcast demands. The tournament has also sparked an influencer controversy, highlighting a growing audience. In cycling, five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured neck in a Vuelta crash.

Boxing Farewell

On Saturday night in Dublin, Katie Taylor gets the ending few athletes ever receive: one last walk at a packed Croke Park with 80,000 fans cheering her farewell fight. Ireland’s most beloved fighter bids an emotional goodbye in what promises to be a historic sendoff.