General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:50 PM ET
College Football
Georgia edged past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa, with Dwight Phillips Jr. running for 120 yards to stake the Bulldogs' claim to the No. 1 ranking. Kirby Smart was satisfied afterward, saying his team had scored enough points despite trailing at the half. In Norman, Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas when Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal sailed through as time expired, capping a game-winning drive led by John Mateer. The Sooners then trolled their rivals with a pointed social media response.
Week 6 delivered upsets galore across the SEC, with three top-10 teams falling. Kentucky converted a 2-point play in overtime to beat No. 10 LSU, with quarterback Kenneth Minchey running it in. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer questioned sophomore cornerback Dijon Lee Jr.'s emotional maturity after a costly personal foul. Indiana rallied for a comeback win over Nebraska, with Nick Marsh scoring a 44-yard touchdown on fourth down to extend the Hoosiers' winning streak to 22 games.
In the Pac-12 and Big Ten, UCLA upset Oregon 17-15 and remained undefeated, with Knight accounting for two touchdowns despite an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Oregon's offense under review after Dylan Raiola was benched following three turnovers, with coach Lanning vowing a full evaluation. Oregon's mascot also made headlines with a Trojan horse pregame entrance aimed at USC. In the ACC, North Carolina beat Pitt 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent, as Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass.
Playoff Picture
ESPN's selection committee projection reshuffled the top 12 after Week, with a new No. 1 emerging following the weekend's upsets.
Baseball
The Cleveland Guardians knocked out the Chicago White Sox to complete an ALDS comeback, with Gavin Williams pitching on a day's rest as the Guardians recorded a franchise-record 21 strikeouts.
NFL
Lamar Jackson and Monangai were ruled out for the Ravens, while Chase and Jeanty were listed as questionable ahead of Week. Fans can catch up on every Week 5 matchup, with previews, predictions and picks for the 16 games on the slate.
Boxing and MMA
Puerto Rican legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, a Hall of Fame boxer who won world titles in three divisions, died at the age of. Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round in Las Vegas, derailing the Briton's title hopes. Former UFC fighter Michael "Venom" Page signed with KSI's Misfits Boxing, saying he is coming to show the boxing world what he can do.
Wrestling
At Money in the Bank, Roman Reigns retained his title by beating LA Knight, and now faces a crowd of challengers seeking a shot at the Tribal Chief.
Formula One
Max Verstappen dominated to claim his first Singapore Grand Prix victory for Red Bull, with Antonelli finishing third.
Motorsport
Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished in position to retake the Moto GP championship lead.
Tennis
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese champion of the China Open, overcoming adversity on her way to a historic title. Coco Gauff also featured in the music video for Gunna's new single "Pop It."
Athletics
Eliud Kipchoge, broke the course record at the Melbourne Marathon, with the double Olympic champion saying his body is still peaking.
Cricket
Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud took a Test hat-trick, a feat that few bowlers have achieved in the format's modern era.
Rugby
Leinster cruised past Cardiff with five tries in Dublin in their URC season opener. Ulster coach Richie Murphy criticised his side's slow start in a 26-26 draw with Munster, saying they are playing matches like training sessions. Hooker Tom Stewart called for honest conversations after Ulster's winless start. In the URC, the Ospreys and Scarlets picked up their first wins, boosting their claims for Wales selection. Derry City captain Michael Duffy said winning a trophy takes priority over European qualification.