General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 15, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
College Football
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith espn.com is drawing comparisons to the greatest receivers of his era, with Larry Fitzgerald and Jaxon Smith-Njigba among those endorsing the Buckeyes star. ESPN's Bill Connelly has ranked the best college receivers espn.com of the past half-century as Smith continues to amaze. Ahead of Indiana's clash with Ohio State, Pamela Maldonado has highlighted two betting angles espn.com, including one tied to Smith's production.
Texas took a heavy hit, landing on ESPN's Bottom 10 list espn.com after a single loss that left the Longhorns with little mercy.
Women's College Basketball
USC's JuJu Watkins espn.com is back, but the Trojans open at No. 3 in the preseason poll behind South Carolina and UConn. Meanwhile, UNC's Kate Harpring leads a strong freshman class espn.com to watch this season.
Men's College Basketball
ESPN's Jon Lunardi has flagged ten November games espn.com worth prioritizing, while a review of the offseason identifies the biggest winners and losers espn.com in roster and coaching moves, with Texas and Illinois among the gainers.
SEC Governance
The SEC is pressing ahead in its legal fight with LSU, opposing the school's bid to dismiss the conference's lawsuit espn.com and arguing the dispute remains live.
Golf
LIV Golf has accused the DP World Tour bbc.co.uk of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its operations.
Rugby
Wales centre Ben Thomas is set to miss bbc.co.uk the opening games of the Nations Championship restart. Papua New Guinea, one of the World Cup co-hosts, shows a deep national passion for the sport, as documented here bbc.co.uk. Wales forwards Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell are also starring for Leicester bbc.co.uk.
Cycling
Great Britain's men were left on the back foot bbc.co.uk after Matt Richardson's withdrawal, though the women secured silver in the team sprint.
Mixed Martial Arts
Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh could be the next flyweight star espn.com if she secures a breakout win at UFC. Aline Pereira, sister of former two-division champion Alex, missed out bbc.co.uk on a UFC contract.
Athletics
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a privilege bbc.co.uk.
Sports Quiz
Test your knowledge of the week's action with a weekly sports quiz, including a question on the cheapest ticket for Fury v Joshua. The BBC also looks at how an F1 pit stop bbc.co.uk inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives.