General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: September 7, 2026, 11:44 PM ET

College Football

The No. 19 SMU-Florida State game resumed after a nearly two-hour delay, with play continuing under limited power at Doak Campbell Stadium. Elsewhere, Arch Manning is eyeing a second shot at Ohio State after his "rough" debut last year, as his Longhorns seek redemption Saturday. The Bears' offseason party is over, as Chicago faces its toughest schedule since Jarrett Stidham's 2016 Falcons, with eight games against playoff teams from '25. Bill Belichick said Monday he believes UNC "totally" had an atmosphere of following rules amid a school investigation into conduct within his program.

Week 1 has sparked overreactions across the college landscape, with LSU looking back and Clemson sputtering. early betting lines for NFL Week 1 offer four games worth targeting. In the CFP projection, the top 12 is stacking up with a massive Week 2 looming, headlined by Texas at Ohio State. The Big 12 has withdrawn its lawsuit against Texas Tech over quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, sources confirmed.

Tennis

Elena Rybakina moved one win from the No. 1 ranking after overpowering Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open, reaching the quarterfinals. She'll next face the surprising Zheng Qinwen, who has logged more court time than any woman in the tournament, coming through qualifying and two major upsets. In the men's draw, Ben Shelton hasn't yet beaten Carlos Alcaraz, but he previews the blockbuster quarterfinal set for Tuesday.

Other Sports

• Oliver Lines stunned world No. 1 Zhao Xintong 4-2 in the English Open first round. Jim McGuinness has been reappointed as Donegal manager for 2027, a fourth year of his second spell in charge.

• The Rybakina sweep past Osaka is covered separately, but her path to the top ranking remains clear.

Basketball & Track

The U.S. routed Czechia 105-64 to close FIBA World Cup pool play, rebounding after a tough Italy performance. Olympic champion Noah Lyles has shut down his season because of injury, skipping the $150,000 first prizes in this week's track Ultimate Championships.