General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:33 AM ET
WNBA Finals
Allisha Gray espn.com said she is optimistic about her availability for the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, despite a left ring finger injury that has sidelined her recently.
MLB Postseason
The Dodgers' bid for a three-peat ended with a 6-4 loss to the Brewers in a sweep, with the defending champions conceding espn.com that they were simply outplayed across the series.
Rugby Union
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole has warned against complacency ahead of their clash with Zebre, stressing bbc.co.uk that the Italian side know how dangerous they can be.
Mixed Martial Arts
Liz Carmouche shaved her head bbc.co.uk to make weight for her PFL flyweight world title fight on Friday, and she has built a reputation for championship rematches, as detailed in her rematch record ahead of the bout.
Athletics
Former Tokyo Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin now spends 22 hours a day bbc.co.uk bedbound, five years after representing Great Britain in Tokyo. Great Britain also won two golds at the Track World Championships, claiming the women's team pursuit and men's scratch race.
College Football
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, died espn.com following an in-game injury, the Oklahoma school announced Thursday. Texas has taken a major fall espn.com after one loss placed the Longhorns on the Bottom 10 list, while Tennessee is sticking with George MacIntyre espn.com as starting quarterback against Alabama. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is being hailed as a possible espn.com best-ever college receiver, and Week 7 offers an early preview of Rivalry Week espn.com matchups. Analysts have also modeled a 24-team playoff bracket espn.com using the committee's final 2025 rankings.
Fantasy Football
The week's lineup locks and projections highlight matchups to exploit or avoid for Week.
Rugby League
Australia's Reece Walsh vomited from exertion during the World Cup opener, while New Zealand's Ponga was also left in pain. Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle says the team aim to punch above bbc.co.uk their weight on World Cup debut despite a daunting group.
Boxing
Dubois meets Wardley in a rematch, and the numbers espn.com reveal what to expect ahead of their WBO bout. Promoter Frank Warren outlined plans for heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027.
MMA
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski proposed espn.com a "send-off" superfight against Justin Gaethje.
Cycling
British Cycling will launch an action plan after survey responses described the culture as toxic. Elfyn Evans received a hero's welcome bbc.co.uk in Dolgellau after his rally championship win.
Football
Swansea midfielder Jay Fulton says the squad has its best depth bbc.co.uk since relegation. Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy said Bielik sees a psychologist bbc.co.uk after alleged death threats.
Golf
Former world No. 1 Jon Rahm reached a separation agreement espn.com with LIV Golf.
Cricket
England A squads will tour India bbc.co.uk in November for T20s, one-day internationals and a red-ball game as Ashes preparation. South Africa's chief has pledged a review bbc.co.uk into disappointing Test crowds. Zak Crawley signed a Kent extension bbc.co.uk after losing his England contract.
Basketball
Looking at the men's college hoops offseason, the biggest movers espn.com were identified as winners and losers, while the preseason coaching guide flagged coaches under pressure. Women's college basketball fans can preview the transfer class espn.com and freshman group espn.com, led by UNC's Kate Harpring.
Rugby Union (Women)
Canada's Olivia Apps believes the time is right to end England's long winning run over the Red Roses.
Banana Ball
Banana Ball is adding international contests espn.com and unveiled a new "360" game format.
Football Writing
Looking back, the legacy of Lamar Jackson's Heisman season espn.com remains one of the most electric in college football history, a decade on.