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Last updated: September 13, 2026, 11:53 PM ET

Basketball: Team USA Wins Fifth Straight World Cup

Team USA captured its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup gold with a victory over France in the final, a win players largely credited to Breanna Stewart for guiding the program through the tournament. France jumped out to a 14-point early lead, but the American defense took over and the veterans delivered down the stretch to secure the gold.

NFL: Saints Fume Over Overturned Touchdown in OT Loss

New Orleans dropped a wild 31-30 overtime decision to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, a game defined by a controversial overturned defensive touchdown that coach Kellen Moore called a huge momentum swing. Meanwhile, the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers opened his 22nd season with just one passing touchdown in Week 1 as ESPN chronicles his record chase through what he has framed as his "last rodeo."

NASCAR: Larson Snaps 51-Race Drought at Gateway

Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday in a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway, a result that shook up the playoff standings with the postseason looming.

Tennis: Zverev Captures US Open, Denies Shelton

Alexander Zverev won his second major championship, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the US Open final to end the American's bid and keep American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003. The victory capped an unpredictable tournament and 2026 Grand Slam season, with Zverev claiming the crown amid the chaos.

College Football: Texas Jumps to No. 1 After Stunning Ohio State

Texas' unprecedented comeback to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons, with Michigan returning to the Top 25. The full Week 2 poll reaction breaks down what comes next for each ranked team. Two weeks in, Ohio State's big-game problem and the unresolved issues at Oregon and Oklahoma are among the Week 2 truths emerging about several CFP contenders. Projecting how the selection committee could stack the field, our CFP top 12 assesses how far the Buckeyes fall. The updated SP+ rankings cover all 138 FBS teams, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, after the weekend's results. Fans can also make their picks for how their favorite contender's season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.

Formula 1: Madring Debut Falls Flat as Antonelli Wins Spanish GP

Many in the paddock feared the Spanish GP's brand-new Madring circuit would produce dull racing, and that is exactly what unfolded Sunday, leaving even the top three dissatisfied as Antonelli took the win while Norris endured an unlucky afternoon.

Snooker: Carter Beats Williams to Win English Open

England's Ali Carter won the English Open in style, beating Mark Williams 9-6 in front of his home support in Brentwood to claim his first title at the event.

Athletics: Kerr Dominates for $150k and GB's First Ultimate Title

Josh Kerr closed out a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title in Budapest, earning $150k and giving Great Britain its first Ultimate title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concluded.