General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:33 AM ET
WNBA Finals
Allisha Gray remains optimistic about her availability for the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, despite a left ring finger injury that has kept her sidelined.
MLB
The Dodgers' bid for a three-peat ended in a 6-4 loss to the Brewers, with the defending champions sweep closing out their reign. Dodgers players acknowledged afterward, "We got outplayed."
Rugby
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole warned his side against complacency ahead of their clash with Zebre, insisting they know how dangerous the Italian side can be. Wales, meanwhile, aim to punch above their weight on their Rugby League World Cup debut, with head coach Tom Brindle saying the team want to compete despite a daunting group.
Swansea City
Midfielder Jay Fulton says Swansea's squad depth is the best since relegation, with almost two players available for every position.
Mixed Martial Arts
Liz Carmouche shaved her head to make weight ahead of her PFL flyweight world title fight on Friday.
College Football
Southern Nazarene University announced the death of sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich, who died after an in-game injury.
Health & Sport
Former Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin now spends up to 22 hours a day bedbound, five years after competing for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.
Banana Ball
The league is adding international contests and unveiled Banana Ball, a new game format.