General Sports 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 17, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

International Cricket & Rugby

England's 41-match unbeaten run came to an end as Canada pulled off a dramatic upset in Toronto, with Shoshanah Seumanu leading the late charge.

Boxing

Figures from the boxing world have weighed in on the heavyweight rematch between Dubois and Wardley, with predictions split ahead of Saturday's bout.

College Football

Notre Dame faces its first major test as the Irish travel to Provo to take on BYU in one of the marquee matchups of Week, with Ohio State and Indiana also headlining the weekend slate.

Broadcasting

ESPN has reportedly reached a handshake agreement to broadcast the expanded 24-team College Football Playoff, according to sources.

Coming Up

Notre Dame's trip to Provo to face BYU is the next major test for the Irish, as detailed in ESPN's Week 7 preview.