General Sports 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 17, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries took a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Dream with a 68-64 win in Game. Gabby Williams led the way with 26 points, and late free throws sealed the result for Golden State.

College Football

Auburn stunned No. 1 Georgia after a late fumble by Stockton doomed the Bulldogs, with quarterback Byrum Brown driving Auburn's dominant running game. Afterward, coach Hugh Sumrall was in a celebratory mood, donning a cowboy hat. Ohio State survived Indiana after Nick Marsh's fourth-down step went out of bounds, a play that appeared to be the go-ahead score. Indiana's 22-game win streak against Ohio State ended in the defensive battle, and the Hoosiers are no longer a team content with moral victories.

Ohio State will be without quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out several weeks with a shoulder injury, according to coach Ryan Day. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the Longhorns will evaluate everything after their upset loss to Florida.

Boxing

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO title with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley, their second meeting in five months.

Rugby Union

Munster beat Racing 92 33-25 in their Champions Cup opener, a result played out during tributes to Foley. Connacht produced a seven-try performance to beat Saracens in their opener. Montpellier scored 22 second-half points to beat Bath 32-14, a loss that made for a tough day for Premiership clubs. Scarlets hammered Newcastle 47-14, though fly-half Sam Costelow was injured in the challenge, a worry for Wales coach Steve Tandy. Lions and Sale Sharks paid tribute to Hyron Andrews before their Champions Cup matches.

Gymnastics

The U.S. women's team lost gold medalist Rivera to an ankle injury ahead of the world championships.

Soccer

Several sides reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history ahead of Monday's draw.

Week 7 Roundup

Coastal Carolina's throwback look topped the week's college football uniforms, while ESPN's live coverage tracked the injury updates across the slate.

Coming Up

Golden State and Atlanta meet again in the WNBA Finals series.