General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
College Football
Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas 27-24 on a last-second 47-yard field goal, with John Mateer leading the game-winning drive in the Red River showdown. The Sooners' celebration soon turned into a trolling campaign aimed at their rivals after Tate Sandell's winning kick sailed through.
Georgia edged No. 6 Alabama 20-17, with Dwight Phillips Jr. rushing for 120 yards to strengthen the Bulldogs' case for the top spot. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer criticized sophomore cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. for a costly personal foul, citing a lack of emotional maturity. Gunner Stockton, meanwhile, is eyeing another national title for Georgia as the quiet leader of the program.
Kentucky pulled off an upset of No. 10 LSU in overtime, with quarterback Kenneth Minchey running in a 2-point conversion to seal the win. Indiana extended its winning streak to 22 games, with Nick Marsh scoring a 44-yard fourth-down touchdown to rally past Nebraska. UNC defeated Pitt 21-17, and Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass that gave Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent.
UCLA upset Oregon 17-15 to remain undefeated, overcoming an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The Bruins' turnaround under Bob Chesney has them off to a 4-0 start. Oregon's Dylan Raiola was benched after three turnovers, prompting coach Lanning to review the whole offense, while the Ducks' mascot trolled USC with a Trojan horse entrance before the UCLA game.
Florida State fell 44-20 to Louisville after leading 14-0, and head coach Norvell took the blame for another poor performance. In the SEC, three top-10 teams lost during Week, and the upsets were chronicled in a roundup of the week's theatrics. the College Football Playoff projected top 12 reflects a new No. 1, and the CFP said it will continue talks with ESPN about a possible 24-team playoff.
NFL
Lamar Jackson and Monangai were ruled out in the latest inactives report, with Chase and Jeanty listed as questionable. A Week 5 game guide offers previews, predictions and picks for the 14 remaining matchups. Analysts also examined how coaches need to adapt to the league's late-game endings, where scoring too early or kicking into the end zone can prove costly. Looking to the future, a ranking of the top 15 quarterbacks in the 2027 draft class has been released.
Baseball
The Guardians eliminated the White Sox, capping an ALDS comeback with a historic 21-strikeout night. Gavin Williams delivered 12 of the record strikeouts on a day's rest, and Ramirez's homer completed the series turnaround.
WNBA
The WNBA Finals are set after two semifinal sweeps. The Dream swept the Liberty to reach the Finals for the first time since 2013, with Angel Reese scoring 22 points in an 85-83 win, and she said the "job is not done." The Valkyries ousted the Aces to become the quickest expansion team to reach the Finals. A'ja Wilson's historic MVP season ended abruptly in the semifinal loss, and analysis of the sweeps is available in a full breakdown. Coco Gauff also appeared in a music video for Gunna's single "Pop It."
Wrestling & MMA
Roman Reigns retained the title after beating LA Knight, and several challengers are now lining up for a shot. In UFC, Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round in Las Vegas. Former UFC fighter Michael Page signed with KSI's Misfits Boxing after his release from the promotion.
Rugby
Leinster cruised past Cardiff 29-5 in Dublin, scoring five tries in their URC season opener. Edinburgh moved top of the URC table after a bonus-point win over Zebre. Ulster and Munster drew 26-26, with Ulster coach Richie Murphy criticizing his side's slow start. Northampton beat Bath 71-48 in an 18-try thriller, while Saracens beat Bristol 30-7. The Ospreys and Scarlets picked up wins that heated up the race for Wales selection. In a major result, the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 50-19 win over Australia.
Motorsport
Max Verstappen won the Singapore sprint after George Russell crashed out of an incident-packed race, and Verstappen also took pole as McLaren struggled. Kyle Busch's celebration of life drew more than 10,000 fans, with his 11-year-old son highlighting the ceremony with a burnout. At the Giro di Lombardia, riders staged a protest over safety concerns that delayed the race.
Football & Cricket
Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1 with Guimaraes rescuing the Gunners, but the win was overshadowed by a Hincapie injury. Wales look to rebound in their home return against Albania after an unconvincing away win. In cricket, Matt Renshaw scored 190 to put Australia in control, with his century ending a long wait of nine years and 280 days. Lewis Crocker is looking to return to the top of the welterweight division following his world title defeat.
Recruiting
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 nation.