General Sports 8-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. The win gave Oklahoma bragging rights in the Red River Rivalry, and the team followed up by trolling its rivals after Tate Sandell's winning kick sailed through.
Indiana extended its winning streak to 22 games, with Nick Marsh scoring a 44-yard touchdown on fourth down to beat Nebraska. In Los Angeles, UCLA overcame an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, riding two touchdowns from Knight to defeat Oregon 17-15 and remain undefeated. Meanwhile, North Carolina edged Pitt 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent, powered by a 75-yard second-half touchdown pass from Billy Edwards Jr.
NFL
Injury reports are shaping the Week 5 slate, with inactives updates listing Lamar Jackson and Monangai as out while Chase and Jeanty are questionable. Fans can find full previews and predictions in our Week 5 game guide, which covers the remaining 14 matchups. ESPN's ranking of the top 15 quarterbacks in the 2027 draft class offers an early look at the next generation of passers.
Rugby
Leinster scored five tries in a 29-5 win over Cardiff in Dublin, delivering a happy homecoming in their United Rugby Championship opener. Ulster, however, were held to a 26-26 draw by Munster, prompting head coach Richie Murphy to criticize his side's slow start, saying they are playing matches like training sessions. In England, Saracens continued their hold over Bristol with a 30-7 victory, with Noah Caluori getting on the scoresheet.
Boxing and Tennis
Former UFC fighter Michael 'Venom' Page signed with KSI's Misfits Boxing, saying he is coming to show the boxing world what he can do. Off the court, Coco Gauff appeared in the music video for Gunna's new single "Pop It."
Recruiting
In women's basketball, Jezelle "GG" Banks, the No. 4-ranked player in the 2027 class, committed to South Carolina, adding one of the top point guards in the country to the Gamecocks' future roster.