General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 17, 2026, 6:03 AM ET

UFC & MMA

Dublin mixed martial artist Adam Darby secured a UFC contract after describing his journey as "ten-plus years of work," capping a decade-long grind on the regional circuit with a breakthrough performance that earned him a spot on the sport's biggest stage.

Tennis

Marta Kostyuk advanced to the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open without playing a single point, moving through via walkover after her scheduled opponent withdrew from the hard-court event.

Motorsport

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passed 100 amateur karters in just 14 laps during an exhibition race at Silverstone, a showcase that underlined the gulf between the Red Bull driver and the field.

Racing

St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne said the "fear of failure" has lifted after her Classic triumph, crediting the victory with reshaping her mindset heading into the remainder of the flat season.

Soccer

Lionel Messi scored his 100th Inter Miami goal in all competitions, finding the net with a header en route to the club's Campeones Cup win — another milestone in his prolific MLS tenure.

Rugby

The Ospreys recruited a heavily Australian squad for the 2026-27 season, a summer overhaul that could see the Welsh region field a side nearly a third Australian.

College Football

The NCAA's FBS oversight committee acknowledged replay errors but could not overturn Western Michigan's loss despite improper protocols being followed during the game.

LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for the Ole Miss game, a surprising development that clouds the Tigers' plans for their SEC rivalry matchup.