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Last updated: September 7, 2026, 11:40 PM ET

College Football Week 1 Fallout

Week 1 delivered its usual chaos, capped by a dramatic finish in Ann Arbor where Michigan escaped Western Michigan on a disputed replay decision that put a second back on the clock, leading to the winning touchdown pass. Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna told ESPN he didn't think the Big Ten's replay process was adequate. The Wolverines will continue to start Bryce Underwood at quarterback despite his struggles in the opener, coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday. Elsewhere, No. 9 Ole Miss needed a 48-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro as time expired to edge No. 24 Louisville 41-38, while No. 4 Notre Dame pulled away from Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field behind two touchdown passes from CJ Carr and 90 rushing yards from Aneyas Williams.

The weekend's overreactions are flying: LSU looks title-ready, Michigan has issues, and the ACC is a blast. But the Bears' offseason party is over, as Chicago faces the toughest schedule since Jarrett's 2016 Falcons, with eight games against teams that made the '25 playoffs. Early Week 1 betting lines offer immediate value in four games worth targeting. The latest CFP projection has a massive Week 2 looming, headlined by Texas at Ohio State.

US Open Tennis

The US Open's second week is upon us, and the men's draw has been chaotic while the women's side has stayed relatively stable. Ben Shelton coasted into the quarterfinals late Sunday night, joining Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen as three American men in the final eight. Shelton now faces Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster quarterfinal Tuesday; Shelton hasn't beaten Alcaraz yet but says he has learned from their past meetings. The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the women's, where the top seeds have largely held. There are still 10 Americans left in the draw entering the second week.

Elena Rybakina is one win away from the No. 1 ranking after she overpowered Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 on Monday afternoon. Osaka, a two-time champion, looked formidable at times Saturday but couldn't defy the odds against the powerful Rybakina. Rybakina now faces Zheng Qinwen, whose improbable run continues after she stunned Iga Swiatek by winning another set from 5-0 down — her second successive match doing so. No woman has spent more time on court than Zheng, who has won two major upsets after qualifying. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight quarterfinal, emulating Serena Williams. Coco Gauff says she can't empathise with the pressure rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala faces, noting Eala has more pressure than she does.

Boxing

Katie Taylor brought the curtain down on her boxing career with a near-flawless performance at Croke Park, beating Flora Pili to become undisputed junior welterweight champion on an emotional night in Dublin. With the weight of Ireland's appreciation heavy on her, Taylor cemented her legacy in her final bout. In other boxing news, Thomas Carty's team claims two illegal blows and loose ropes caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen. Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November, calling out Oleksandr Usyk.

College Football Notes

SMU and Florida State finally kicked off after a nearly two-hour delay caused by a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium; the game is being played with limited power. Arch Manning says he doesn't like to think about his ill-fated debut against Ohio State last year as his Longhorns look for redemption this Saturday. Bill Belichick said Monday he believes North Carolina "totally" had an atmosphere of following rules amid a school investigation into conduct within his program. Indiana running back Khobie Martin will be out until midseason with an arm injury, coach Curt Cignetti said Monday. The Big 12 has withdrawn its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech filed in June over former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Week 1 also gave us the absurdity we welcome back, including Michigan's gift, LSU looking title-ready, and UMass winning.

NASCAR and Motorsports

Christopher Bell passed Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go and held on to win the Chase-opening Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night, ending a 33-race winless streak. In Formula, Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury. Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at a Portuguese airport after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Basketball and Other Sports

The United States routed Czechia 105-64 to close out pool play at the FIBA World Cup, rebounding from a tough performance against Italy. Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 games. Olympic champion sprinter Noah Lyles shut down his season because of injury and will not compete for the $150,000 first prizes in this week's track Ultimate Championships.

Cricket and Rugby

Pakistan have begun an inquiry into "discipline and conduct" in the latest twist on a turbulent tour of England. England have appointed former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne is named in the Australia squad for next month's three-Test tour of South Africa. In rugby, England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes. Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union. A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series, and it is dividing opinion. Jim McGuinness is reappointed as Donegal manager for a fourth year of his second spell in charge. Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs. Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell will retire at the end of the season after a 16-year career in which he has won 18 major honours. As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a whirlwind career.

Golf and Other

Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with all you need to know ahead of the event. BBC Sport looks ahead to the Irish Open with Rory McIlroy trying to defend the title and President Trump poised to attend at Doonbeg. Oliver Lines sealed a shock 4-2 win over world number one Zhao Xintong in the first round of the English Open, stunning the favorite. Finally, from the Los Angeles Rams' bid to reach the Super Bowl in their own stadium to a potential goodbye for Travis Kelce and a quarterback getting booed by his own fans, here are five things to look out for in the new NFL season.