General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 15, 2026, 7:34 AM ET

Tennis

Alexander Zverev captured the US Open, securing his second career major title after a chaotic fortnight in New York. The German's run capped an unpredictable 2026 Grand Slam season that saw early exits from several top seeds.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen traced his karting roots in an interview with ESPN's Laurence Edmondson, explaining how those formative years shaped his driving style and prepared him for the Max vs 100 challenge. Meanwhile, BBC Sport's Andrew Benson addressed fan questions about the Madring circuit's overtaking problems and the virtual safety car controversy that overshadowed the Spanish Grand Prix.

NFL

Kenneth Walker rushed for 173 yards in his Kansas City debut as the Chiefs opened their season with a 31-10 rout of the Denver Broncos. Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise were among those watching from the stands at Arrowhead Stadium.

College Football

Oregon coach Dan Lanning blamed a lack of leadership after the Ducks fell to unranked Oklahoma State, calling it "by far the worst performance that we've had since I've been here." Texas coach Steve Sarkisian argued Ohio State deserved credit for scheduling a marquee nonconference matchup after the Longhorns' dramatic 24-23 comeback win over the then-No. 1 Buckeyes.

Cricket

Steven Finn backed Kevin Pietersen's appointment as a mentor for England's white-ball setup, saying Pietersen's blunt, forthright approach offers exactly the unfiltered challenge the side needs right now.