General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream evened the series at 1-1 after Angel Reese posted 30 points and 16 rebounds, with Allisha Gray adding 18 points, in the franchise's first Finals victory. Reese's performance at Ballhalla was the centerpiece of a win that broke the Valkyries' long home run this postseason. Golden State had taken Game 1 68-64, and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase's hard-driving style has been central to their run. Guard Gabby Williams brought 49ers fandom to her Game 2 arrival in Atlanta.
College Football
Florida State coach Mike Norvell called a penalty that negated a touchdown against Miami an "absolute joke." Auburn dismissed linebacker Xavier Atkins after he was suspended for the win over then-No. 1 Georgia. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the season after left knee surgery. Oregon receiver Evan Stewart was arrested on a DUI charge early Sunday. Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized for swatting a trainer's arm during the UNC game. Bill Connelly broke down an upset-filled Week, while playoff projections were reshuffled and Miami moved into the playoff conversation.
Rankings and Recruiting
Florida is the overwhelming choice as No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll. Michigan is 16th in that poll, while Miami takes over the top spot in the power rankings. Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with Kansas while his eligibility is contested. Texas is giving more first-team reps to freshman quarterback KJ Lacey as Arch struggles. Michigan has not named its starter for the game against No. 6 Indiana.
NFL
The Arizona Cardinals stunned the Rams in Week, with the Chiefs staying unbeaten. Charlie Jones and Tre Tucker produced standout catches among the week's best plays.
Cricket and Other Sports
Australia exposed South Africa's batting frailties as Scott Boland took four wickets. England face France unchanged after their defeat to Tonga. New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England's new Test coach, backed English coaches for the national side. Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out of the NI Open. Shakur Stevenson was released from Zuffa Boxing without fighting. Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet in a trilogy bout at UFC. Shane Lowry was traded to Boston Common in TGL's first trade. Ex-Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is set for his Glasgow debut. Former champion Liam Smith was charged over an alleged attack. Ieuan Evans is stepping down as British and Irish Lions chair. Crossmaglen Rangers won the Armagh title after last year's heartbreak.
Coming Up
The Valkyries and Dream continue the WNBA Finals with the series tied 1-1. Michigan faces No. 6 Indiana with its starting quarterback yet to be named.