General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream evened the series espn.com at 1-1 after Angel Reese posted 30 points and 16 rebounds, with Allisha Gray adding 18 points, in the franchise's first Finals victory. Reese's performance at Ballhalla bbc.co.uk was the centerpiece of a win that broke the Valkyries' long home run this postseason. Golden State had taken Game 1 espn.com 68-64, and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase's hard-driving style espn.com has been central to their run. Guard Gabby Williams brought 49ers fandom espn.com to her Game 2 arrival in Atlanta.
College Football
Florida State coach Mike Norvell called a penalty espn.com that negated a touchdown against Miami an "absolute joke." Auburn dismissed linebacker espn.com Xavier Atkins after he was suspended for the win over then-No. 1 Georgia. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest espn.com of the season after left knee surgery. Oregon receiver Evan Stewart was arrested on a DUI charge espn.com early Sunday. Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized espn.com for swatting a trainer's arm during the UNC game. Bill Connelly broke down espn.com an upset-filled Week, while playoff projections espn.com were reshuffled and Miami espn.com moved into the playoff conversation.
Rankings and Recruiting
Florida is the overwhelming choice espn.com as No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll. Michigan is 16th espn.com in that poll, while Miami espn.com takes over the top spot in the power rankings. Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with Kansas espn.com while his eligibility is contested. Texas is giving more first-team reps espn.com to freshman quarterback KJ Lacey as Arch struggles. Michigan has not named its starter espn.com for the game against No. 6 Indiana.
NFL
The Arizona Cardinals stunned the Rams bbc.co.uk in Week, with the Chiefs staying unbeaten. Charlie Jones and Tre Tucker produced standout catches bbc.co.uk among the week's best plays.
Cricket and Other Sports
Australia exposed South Africa's batting bbc.co.uk frailties as Scott Boland took four wickets. England face France bbc.co.uk unchanged after their defeat to Tonga. New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England's new Test coach, backed English coaches bbc.co.uk for the national side. Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out bbc.co.uk of the NI Open. Shakur Stevenson was released bbc.co.uk from Zuffa Boxing without fighting. Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet in a trilogy bout espn.com at UFC. Shane Lowry was traded espn.com to Boston Common in TGL's first trade. Ex-Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is set for his Glasgow debut bbc.co.uk. Former champion Liam Smith was charged bbc.co.uk over an alleged attack. Ieuan Evans is stepping down bbc.co.uk as British and Irish Lions chair. Crossmaglen Rangers won the Armagh title bbc.co.uk after last year's heartbreak.
Coming Up
The Valkyries and Dream continue the WNBA Finals espn.com with the series tied 1-1. Michigan faces No. 6 Indiana espn.com with its starting quarterback yet to be named.