General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 14, 2026, 7:02 AM ET

College Football

Texas climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Ohio State's upset loss, reshaping the early playoff picture. Two weeks into the season, Ohio State's big-game struggles persist, while Oregon and Oklahoma have yet to fix lingering issues.

Tennis

Alexander Zverev captured his second major title, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final. The loss extends American men's Grand Slam drought to 22 years, dating back to 2003.

NBA

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said he will comply with the NBA's punishments for salary-cap violations and will not pursue legal action, expressing "regrets" over the matter.

Athletics

The inaugural Ultimate Championship concluded its debut edition, marking a new direction for track and field. The event tested a fresh competitive format aimed at broadening the sport's appeal.

NFL

Week 1 delivered a record-breaking Sunday as the Bears, Bills and Ravens all secured victories. The slate followed a Super Bowl rematch and a season-opening trip to Australia.

Basketball

Team USA rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat France and claim a fifth straight World Cup gold. The American defense dominated down the stretch as veterans stepped up late.

Rugby

Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey admitted she nearly quit the sport before earning her call-up at. She now targets a WXV debut against South Africa.