General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: September 14, 2026, 3:48 PM ET

UFC & Boxing

Britain's Tom Aspinall has vacated his UFC heavyweight title, with the promotion set to consider removing the belt entirely after the champion went almost a year without fighting due to complications in his recovery from an eye injury. In boxing, Conor Benn admitted he is uncertain on his future after a crushing world title defeat by Ryan Garcia, saying he does not know what comes next in his career.

Basketball

Team USA captured a fifth straight World Cup title with a win over France in the final, with players largely crediting Breanna Stewart for guiding the program to the gold. France led by 14 points early, but the U.S. defense dominated and the veterans stepped up to secure the championship.

College Football

Texas jumped to No. 1 in the AP poll after an unprecedented comeback against Ohio State, pushing the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons. The Longhorns' rise headlined a reshuffled Top 25 that also saw Oregon fall and Michigan return to the rankings. Two weeks into the season, Ohio State's big-game problem remains unresolved, while Oregon and Oklahoma still have not fixed their issues. Analysts are now projecting the CFP top 12 to assess how far the Buckeyes fall in the committee's eyes. Fans can also make their picks for the 12-team playoff field using the Allstate Playoff Predictor. The updated SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams are out, along with strength of schedule and résumé metrics.

Tennis

Alexander Zverev won his second major championship, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final on Sunday, keeping American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003. The victory capped an unpredictable tournament and a chaotic 2026 Grand Slam season. Six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final, a more composed Zverev stayed zen-like to triumph, turning past tears into a transformational year.

NFL

Week 1 delivered a record-breaking Sunday, with the Bears, Bills and Ravens all winning after the season opened with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia. In New Orleans, the Saints were irked by an overturned touchdown in their wild 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, a reversal coach Kellen Moore labeled a huge momentum swing. Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is chasing records in his 22nd season, with one passing touchdown already in Week 1 as ESPN chronicles his "last rodeo."

Motorsport

Honda has changed its F1 design boss, reshuffling the leadership of its engine programme after a disappointing start to its return to the sport this season. At the Spanish Grand Prix, the brand-new Madring circuit left everyone dissatisfied, with many in the paddock wary the layout would produce dull racing — and that is exactly what came to pass as Antonelli won. Lando Norris said he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed a certain win because of the timing of a virtual safety car, raising questions over whether F1 should change its rules.

Golf & Athletics

Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the United States. At the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Josh Kerr ended a sensational season by winning the 1500m title and $150k, claiming Great Britain's first title at the event. As the inaugural event concluded, athletics took its first strides in a new direction. A new BBC Sounds podcast episode, "There's always a contender," explores what happens when a new number one takes the top spot.

Cycling & Snooker

Spain's Enric Mas clinched the Vuelta a España title on the final day, while Britain's Matthew Brennan missed out on a record sixth debut Grand Tour stage win. In snooker, England's Ali Carter won the English Open in style with a 9-6 victory over Mark Williams in front of his home support in Brentwood.

Rugby, NASCAR & Media

Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey admitted she almost called it quits before her recent call-up at the age of, and she is now targeting a WXV debut against South Africa. In NASCAR, Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak in a crash-filled Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings. British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise a controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney, saying, "This is what women in sport look like." LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise over cap violations and will not pursue legal action, adding that he has regrets.