General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
WNBA
The WNBA's 30th season has prompted a ranking of the league's all-time greats, with ESPN voting on the 30 best players in the league's history. A separate look at snubs and underrated stars asks whether Angel Reese and others were left off the list. In the Finals, UConn alumni including Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen are helping power the Valkyries.
College Basketball
Jay Bilas has named his preseason players to watch as the new college season approaches. Early recruiting class rankings place Houston and UConn at the top of the 2027-28 freshman classes.
NBA
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he lost all respect for Luka Dončić after a testy matchup, calling it an "interesting first game" for him.
College Football
Week 8 of the college football season could bring more upsets as SEC order continues to unravel. At Texas, Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning face what Wetzel calls a now-or-never moment. Utah defensive tackle Jamal Wallace is under investigation over allegations of a sexual assault. Coach Mike Locksley says he is at peace with his firing by Maryland and is open to NFL or college offensive coordinator roles.
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton said he will approach the African Grand Prix with humility amid human rights concerns. Max Verstappen criticized the bumpy Austin track ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli says he will just have fun as he chases the title in Austin.
Cricket & Rugby League
James Anderson will have several county options to extend his career after leaving Lancashire. England coach Brian McDermott has urged Super League to accept NRL investment.
NASCAR
Carson Hocevar is rubbing rivals the wrong way as NASCAR's newest bad boy.
Gymnastics & Bowls
Great Britain's Joe Fraser won bronze in the all-around final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. In Wrexham, Alicia Dudeney won an epic match as British players advanced on day three of the Wrexham Open. Erin King is ready for history ahead of Ireland's match in South Africa.
Coming Up
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will race at the United States Grand Prix this weekend in Austin. Ireland face South Africa in their upcoming Test in South Africa.