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Last updated: September 13, 2026, 3:28 PM ET

College Football: Week 2 Chaos

Arch Manning helped Texas overcome a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit, leading scoring drives of, 13 and 12 plays as the Longhorns stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. No. 1 Ohio State controlled the game for more than three quarters but quickly unraveled in the fourth, dropping a 24-23 decision to No. 4 Texas, with coach Ryan Day telling reporters, "This one hurts." Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31. Bounce-back performances from Texas, Michigan and Oklahoma State led the way in Week 2's best moments, while we assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country in our CFP top 12 projection. The Tigers had a number of trolls for their rivals after a Week 2 Border War win, with Mizzou's jabs at Kansas leading the week's social media barbs. On Friday, one of college football's most meaningful uniforms will carry even more emotion than usual, as Boston College's "Red Bandanna" Sept. 11 tribute uniforms lead the best looks in CFB Week.

Golf: Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is back in the hands of the Europeans after Lottie Woad holed a putt from 2 feet on No. 17 to guarantee Team Europe would reach the 14½ points needed to beat the United States. Charley Hull got the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf.

Tennis: Rybakina, Shelton Make US Open History

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open championship and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, claiming the third Grand Slam title of her career. From a questionable injury status to world No. 1, Rybakina had a miraculous run to the US Open title. On the men's side, Ben Shelton can become the first American man in 23 years to win a major, carrying the ultimate home-court pressure into his showdown with Alexander Zverev.

Boxing: Garcia Demolishes Benn in Two

Ryan Garcia needed only two rounds to take out Conor Benn, recording his fastest knockout in six years to retain his WBC welterweight championship. Garcia defended his WBC welterweight world title with a second-round TKO of Conor Benn on Saturday, as detailed in our round-by-round coverage. The win opened plenty of doors for the champion, who now wants Teofimo Lopez next, with Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney and Gervonta "Tank" Davis also in the conversation.

Rugby: Springboks, All Blacks Series Lessons

What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand? The Boks' power and an All Blacks side of old defined a compelling contest between the sport's fiercest rivals.

Soccer: Wrexham Under Pressure

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is feeling the heat after a sluggish start to the Championship continued with a 6-0 thrashing at West Ham. The question now is whether Parkinson can bounce back again.

Motorsport: Marquez Takes Championship Lead

Defending Moto GP champion Marc Marquez moved top of the drivers' standings with a sprint-race double, winning in San Marino to seize the championship advantage.

Basketball: USA-France Gold Medal Preview

It's the World Cup finale fans wanted to see: Team USA and France will meet in a rematch of the Olympic gold medal game. Les Bleues have been the better team so far in Berlin.

NFL: Rodgers' Record Chase

The Steelers QB, who is entering his 22nd season in the league, is chasing records, and ESPN will be chronicling his last rodeo.

Athletics: Coe Firm on Russian Sanctions

Sebastian Coe says that World Athletics' stance on sanctions imposed on Russian athletes "will not change".

Rugby League: Rhinos Dominate Dream Team

Leeds Rhinos have six selections in the 2026 Super League Dream Team — more than any other side.

Triathlon: Taylor-Brown Ends Drought

Great Britain's Georgia Taylor-Brown won the women's event and Alex Yee finished second in the men's at the World Triathlon Championship Series in the Czech Republic, with an "emotional" Taylor-Brown claiming her first World Series race in three years.