General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 9, 2026, 7:40 AM ET

College Football

LSU closed its roster at 105 players Tuesday by adding two current student-athletes, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, a move that eliminates the possibility of adding former NFL players despite a judge allowing their return. The Tigers' decision comes as our experts updated their Top 25 after an entertaining Week, with significant movement expected near the top of the rankings.

Golf

LIV Golf officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey on Tuesday, with court records listing Jon Rahm ($7.5 million) and Bryson DeChambeau among players owed millions by the Saudi-backed circuit.

US Open

Frances Tiafoe consoled a tearful Alex Michelsen at the net after their quarterfinal, with the 22-year-old sobbing on his shoulder following the crushing defeat. Tiafoe's comeback victory showed remarkable fight, and he'll carry that momentum into an all-American semifinal against Ben Shelton, who stunned Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match in tournament history, ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday with a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory. On the women's side, No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula rallied past Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American quarterfinal Tuesday night. Naomi Osaka defended her bold outfits, saying any criticism is "worth it" if it means "the people after me have an easier path."

NFL

The 2026 NFL season kicks off Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch as the league's marquee opening game headlines a schedule packed with key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl.

Boxing

Conor Benn accused Ryan Garcia of "bottling it" after the American failed to appear for their first face-off Tuesday in Las Vegas, escalating tensions ahead of their scheduled bout.

Endurance Sports

Recent results raise the question of whether women are better suited to ultra-endurance events, as female athletes have beaten men in several high-profile competitions in recent months, challenging conventional assumptions about physiological limits.

Rugby

England will extend Steve Borthwick's contract past the 2028 Six Nations, a move designed to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen discussed his new Red Bull contract, describing his car as "numb" at times and addressing McLaren talks in an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, while also reflecting on his role as "captain of the ship."

NCAA

The NCAA issued new guidance establishing a standard timing protocol in the wake of the controversial decision to award Michigan an extra second despite the broadcast clock showing zeros, a ruling that sparked widespread debate across college football.