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Last updated: September 10, 2026, 9:51 PM ET

College Football: Week 2 Headlines and Fallout

The marquee matchup of Week 2 is a star-studded sequel between Texas and Ohio State, while the problems at quarterback run deep for Michigan. Arch Manning's development at Texas has been dissected from every angle, and a closer mythbusting examination reveals what the Longhorns QB improved at and where he still struggles. Ohio State, meanwhile, bowed out of the playoff early last season amid criticism of a weak schedule, and the Buckeyes say they were not "battle tested" — that is about to change. In Salt Lake City, former Utah defensive back Morgan Scalley has taken over as head coach and is chasing the CFP, declaring no one will want to win more than his Utes. Western Michigan is treating its loss to Michigan as fuel, with the Broncos making clear they won't be pitied and are ready to move forward with malice. The Bottom 10 after Week 1 is headlined by UMass, whose shocking win over Rutgers showed there is hope for everyone. The LSU-SEC rift has cooled after the Tigers said their governance issue is moot following compliance, though questions about LSU's leadership linger. Breaking down the late-night news, cooler heads prevailed in the LSU-SEC showdown, but that does not mean anything is over.

NFL: Season Opener and Week 1 Buzz

The defending champion Seattle Seahawks came from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener. to Week, insiders are reporting on Patrick Mahomes' injury comeback, breakout candidates and playoff sleepers, plus how the Raiders will handle their quarterback situation. The league's international push reaches a new frontier this week, with the first Asia-Pacific game taking place in Melbourne, Australia — the eighth country to host a regular-season contest.

US Open: Semifinal Drama and Historic Seeds

For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's singles draw have reached the US Open semifinals. The headline matchup pits Jessica Pegula against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, with Pegula entering on a hot streak — a breakdown of how each can win the clash. Behind the scenes, the unsung heroes who work the tournament are sparking contagious joy for competitors like Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz through chants and rhythms. On the men's side, Alexander Zverev's rocky start turned into smooth sailing as he reached his fourth major semi of the year, storming into the last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarterfinal — a late bedtime that did not slow him down. Unseeded Karen Khachanov advanced to his third Grand Slam semifinal when No. 28 Alexander Blockx retired midway through the third set of their quarterfinal due to injuries after Khachanov had won the first two sets. In men's doubles, three-time champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram beat last year's winners Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos to reach the doubles final.

Boxing: Garcia vs. Benn Build-Up

Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" who does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title. Benn counters that making the welterweight limit has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell," though he insists he is healthy and will make weight for the world-title challenge. Two former champions, a title contender and a celebrity boxing fan break down the fight and offer their picks and predictions.

Golf: Irish Open and Solheim Cup

Defending champion Rory McIlroy sits four shots off the lead at the Irish Open after an opening round played in stormy conditions that took more than six hours — possibly the longest round of his career, with Joaquin Niemann setting the pace. The Solheim Cup begins Friday in the Netherlands, where Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will face the formidable pairing of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in the opening match. History points to another thriller: no more than one point has separated the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe, suggesting this week's Europe vs. US clash should be just as exciting.

Soccer and Rugby Union

Wrexham have suffered a blow with defender Max Cleworth ruled out for two months of the Championship season with a hamstring injury. World Rugby says it would help any nation wanting to switch a Six Nations fixture to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside. England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing. Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester. Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first Scotland start against Canada in the WXV Series, with Evie Gallagher returning on the openside flank. Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody has praised Joe Schmidt's eye for detail as the coach settles into his new role.

Cricket

England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston was halted only by rain. Somerset remain in pole position for a first-ever County Championship title after beating Leicestershire by 377 runs.

Other Sports Round-Up

World champion Wu Yize was knocked out of the English Open in the third round, losing 4-1 to Liam Davies. Primoz Roglic moved into second in the general classification and closed the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the Vuelta time trial on stage. Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc have squashed any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix. F1 is heading to football-obsessed Madrid, a move that began as a joke and a fantasy but is now reality, with the sport coming home to a city boasting a very big expo centre on its outskirts. Edgar Grospiron has left his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment, departing amid turmoil. Athletes will not be banned from using weight-loss drugs, but the substances will remain on a WADA monitoring list for 2027. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revoked her neutral athlete status ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Korean-Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima to record the most hits in Japanese baseball history, has died at 86 in Tokyo. The funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has taken place in his beloved Wigan, where fans paid respects. A year after giving birth, Alice Kinsella is taking the latest step on her groundbreaking return to gymnastics at an international meeting for Great Britain, describing the GB return as hard to put into words. Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams, calling it only a matter of time as they build on recent progress. The WSL is investigating Crystal Palace over recent events, one of the stories in this week's sports quiz.

Basketball and College Hoops

Five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr., the son of former NFL standout NaVorro Bowman, has committed to UConn, giving the Huskies their highest-ranked commit in the class. Dozens of college basketball rosters remain in wait-and-see mode over eligibility, and a ranking of the 25 best players in limbo identifies those with the most at stake.

Women's Basketball: FIBA World Cup

The U.S. routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup, stretching its winning streak in the tournament to 34 games. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark's interactions are a subplot of the tournament and the WNBA season, but Clark says many stories about their relationship are false takes, adding that the pair are having fun playing together for the U.S.

Investigations and Legal

The attorney representing the family of the Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during a workout has asked campus police to transfer its investigation to an impartial agency, according to a letter. Sixteen former Michigan hockey players sued the university, alleging that the team's former coaches and other school leaders turned a blind eye to decades of ritualized hazing that was sexual in nature.