General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
WNBA Finals
The Dream took a 2-1 series lead after Angel Reese delivered another double-double in a 97-71 Game 3 rout. Atlanta's margin reached 26 points over the Valkyries, as detailed in a full game breakdown. Enes Kanter Freedom, meanwhile, was denied entry to the game after refusing a suite the team had arranged.
College Basketball
Kansas head coach Bill Self said Jayhawks fans crossed the line by aiming profanity at former Kansas star Flory Bidunga, now at Louisville. Hall of Fame coach Bob Huggins revealed he has a progressive cognitive condition.
NFL
Fantasy analysts upgraded Jaylen Warren and downgraded Patrick Mahomes in this week's matchup rankings. Separately, Maryland fired head coach Mike Locksley after seven seasons, and the Terps are now weighing candidates. ESPN also reviewed how the 17 first-year Power 4 college football coaches have performed at the season's midpoint.
Soccer
ESPN's panel weighed in on the turmoil surrounding Manchester United after a chaotic Champions League matchday.
NBA
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he lost all respect for Luka Dončić following a testy first matchup.
Other
Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, said at 38 he isn't scared of retirement or fighting at. BBC Sport profiled England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery, now entering bodybuilding competitions at.
Coming Up
The WNBA Finals continue with Atlanta holding a 2-1 series edge over the Valkyries.