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Monday evening brings clarity on college football's new hierarchy, the NFL's defensive depth crisis, and baseball's most improbable October run.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave suffered a torn Achilles in the final minutes of Sunday's 31-7 win over Chicago.
Georgia won 20-17 at Alabama on Saturday, October 11, and claimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll with 66 of 70 first-place votes.
The Guardians erased a two-game postseason deficit to reach the ALCS, the Packers routed the Bears behind a defensive explosion, Manchester City won at Anfield under the shadow of financial charges, and the 49ers welcomed back a key defender after a year away.
The Cleveland Guardians erased a two-game deficit in the ALDS, becoming the 11th team to complete such a comeback in a best-of-five series, and advanced to the ALCS with a 2-0 victory over the White Sox on October 11.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 on Sunday at Lambeau Field, with the Packers forcing five turnovers and controlling the game after a tight halftime score.
Mykel Williams, San Francisco's 11th-overall draft pick in 2025, is active for Sunday's game against Seattle after recovering from a season-ending ACL injury suffered in Week 9 of his rookie year.
Easton Royal, the No. 2 receiver prospect in the Class of 2027 and ranked No.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday at Anfield in their first match after an independent commission upheld 114 of 115 financial rule breach charges against the club.
The NFL and players' union jointly rescinded drinking-imitation fines Thursday, while the Philadelphia Eagles face a roster crisis after Lane Johnson's mid-season retirement citing mental health.
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson received 65 of 74 first-place votes to win her fifth WNBA MVP award, becoming the first player in league history to win three consecutive MVPs.
Milwaukee Brewers defeated San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS on October 8 at Petco Park to advance to the League Championship Series.
MLB on October 8 proposed reducing the regular season from 162 to 154 games with a weekly off-day, expanding Division Series to best-of-seven, and allowing higher seeds to choose their opponents.
The SEC is weighing a proposal to require athletes who transfer to another school within the conference to sit out one season, a move aimed at controlling player movement after the spring transfer portal window was eliminated.
College football lost a legendary program-builder. The NFL is grappling with a historic penalty spike and internal conflict over official discipline.
Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles' two-time All-Pro right tackle, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, October 6, after 14 seasons, citing mental health concerns and family priorities.
The NFL and NFL Players Association issued a joint statement on Wednesday clarifying that imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered a violation or trigger discipline.
The WNBA's first-round playoffs averaged 1.3 million viewers across 10 games on ESPN, Prime Video, and USA Network, marking the most-watched opening round in league history.
Alexander Ovechkin announced the 2026-27 season will be his last, framing Washington's championship window as his final 82 games.
The NFL Referees Association announced it will challenge the suspensions of line judge Jeff Seeman (two games) and referee Adrian Hill (one game) for unprofessional conduct in Week 4.
The NFL accepted 963 penalties through Week 4, the most since play-by-play data began in 1978, per CBS Sports.
Dennis Franchione, who compiled a 213-135-2 record over 30 seasons as a head coach and won eight conference championships, died at age 75 on Tuesday.
Baseball's first round is under way with dramatic finishes, football's injury reports are mounting across the league, and the NHL's greatest goal-scorer announced his farewell season on Monday.
Seattle is adding veteran running back Joe Mixon to its practice squad after hosting him for a workout on Monday, October 5.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is out for the season with an Achilles injury, announced October 5.
The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, with 929 career goals, announced on Monday, October 5 that the 2026-27 season will be his 22nd and last before retirement.
Aaron Judge and Lamar Jackson joined two college football starting quarterbacks in exiting their games with significant injuries Sunday.
Jackson Chourio delivered a two-out, two-strike single in the bottom of the ninth inning on October 4 to give Milwaukee a 4-3 walk-off victory over San Diego in Game 2 of the NLDS.
Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury late in the first half of Baltimore's 24-18 victory over Tennessee on Sunday, October 4, and did not return.
Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning with 10 strikeouts as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 1-0 on Saturday, October 4, in ALDS Game 1.
CeeDee Lamb caught a career-high 17 passes for 189 yards, including the game-winning 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds remaining, as the Dallas Cowboys erased a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the winless Houston Texans 34-30 on Sunday, October 4.
Atlanta advanced past Philadelphia behind a reliever six weeks out of Triple-A, while injuries and bench moves reshaped playoff rosters across football and basketball, and a college QB benching raised immediate questions about a five-star prospect.
The Yankees' captain and three-time AL MVP has been excluded from the team's 26-man playoff roster for the ALDS against Tampa Bay after a moderate calf strain sustained September 16 did not heal in time.
Five-star freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, Tennessee's first true freshman starter at the position since 2004, was pulled mid-game against Auburn after throwing an interception.
Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel, the nation's leading touchdown passer with 14 TDs, suffered a season-ending ACL tear during the Panthers' 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech on October 3.
Wakefield Trinity defeated Warrington Wolves 27-14 at Old Trafford on October 3 to claim the Super League championship for the first time since 1968.
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fined him $500,000 on Friday for violating the personal conduct policy following his August arrest in a prostitution sting in Ohio.
The Browns and Steelers meet Thursday night at 2-1 for division lead in a matchup that hinges on Pittsburgh's rushing attack against Cleveland's vulnerable run defense.
Ray Kerr, a 32-year-old reliever who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024 and worked at a 7-Eleven five years ago, earned the win Thursday as the Braves defeated the Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series to advance to the NLDS.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals dissolved a temporary injunction on October 2 that had allowed fifth-year eligibility for Missouri's Mark Mitchell, Louisville's Seth Trimble, LSU's Skyy Clark, and other college athletes.
Detroit center Jalen Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract extension Thursday night, ending monthslong restricted free agency negotiations.
Multiple programs face accountability crises, some legal, some institutional, some roster-related, that will test leadership decisions in the coming weeks and months.
Manchester City's women's team drew 1-1 with Real Madrid on October 1, 2026, in the Women's Champions League league stage.
The WNBA announced it would not issue further punishment to four-time MVP A'ja Wilson beyond the technical foul she received during Game 2 of the Fever-Aces series.
Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury sustained during Week 3's loss to Las Vegas.
The Arizona Diamondbacks extended manager Torey Lovullo with a two-year contract on October 1, 2026, keeping him for an 11th season after the team finished 86-76 and narrowly missed the postseason.
The Women's Tennis Association announced on October 1, 2026, that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027.
The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 Thursday Night Football with both teams at 2-1. The winner takes temporary first place in the AFC North.
ESPN and the College Football Playoff are in difficult negotiations on media rights for a 24-team playoff expansion.
FBS game broadcasts averaged 1.7 million viewers through the first four weeks of the 2026 season, down 11% from the same period in 2025, according to Front Office Sports.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges spanning nearly a decade.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed suffered a neck injury on the second play of Week 2 against the New York Jets on September 20 and will miss the entire 2026 season, Coach Matt LaFleur announced.
The Green Bay Packers signed 15-year veteran guard Kevin Zeitler and moved wide receiver Jayden Reed to injured reserve on September 30.
The New York Giants released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after he played 20 offensive snaps and recorded zero catches in three games.
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers was placed on paid administrative leave on September 30, three days before the season opener, following the August 20 collapse of 21-year-old sophomore Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout.
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has been formally charged with one count of DUI liquor/drugs/vapors/combo, a Class 1 misdemeanor, stemming from a March 6, 2026 traffic stop in Scottsdale, Arizona.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges spanning 2009-2018, involving sham sponsorship deals that artificially inflated revenues by more than £900 million.
The Buccaneers lose Baker Mayfield to a thumb injury, the Giants acquire JJ McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, and the Dolphins lose De'Von Achane to a torn ACL.
Andrew Cogliano, 39, has been promoted to assistant general manager of the Colorado Avalanche after two years as special assistant to general manager Joe Sakic.
The San Diego Padres added right-hander Joe Musgrove to their 26-player Wild Card roster against the Chicago Cubs.
Monday brought the MLB postseason to life and injury cascades across the NFL and college football, while the WNBA's No.
The New York Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to acquire quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 28, pending McCarthy's physical.
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL in the Week 3 loss to Kansas City and will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay starter Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in Sunday's loss to Minnesota and is expected to miss three weeks, per head coach Todd Bowles.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard cleared a pectoral injury sustained over the summer to make his Philadelphia Eagles debut against the Chicago Bears on Monday, September 28.
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined indefinitely with an undisclosed health issue as the team opens training camp in Hawaii ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Sunday brought the Presidents Cup to its climax, the MLB playoffs to their start, and two world cycling championships to their finish.
The Phillies clinched the third National League Wild Card spot and the Astros won the American League West on September 27, the final day of the regular season, completing the 12-team playoff field.
Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the No. 8 seed New York Liberty defeated the No.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a concussion after being hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter of Saturday's 41-27 win.
Philadelphia defeated Tampa Bay 7-1 on September 27 to secure the National League wild card berth, ending a week in which they nearly became the first team since 1903 to blow a four-game lead with five games remaining.
Brandon McNulty of the United States won the UCI world road race championship in Montreal on September 27, finishing 13 seconds ahead of the field over a 273.4-kilometer course.
Saturday brought closure to one of baseball's most accomplished careers and clarity to four championship races entering their final stages.
The International team holds a 10-5-7.5 lead over the United States after day three of the Presidents Cup at Medinah and needs five points in Sunday's 12-match singles to secure their first title in 28 years.
Stephen Curry agreed to a 2-year, $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors on Friday, keeping him with the franchise through his 20th professional season.
Justin Verlander, 43, made his 595th and final MLB start for Detroit on Saturday, September 26, recording six strikeouts over 5⅔ innings before being removed from the game by his daughter Genevieve in the sixth inning.
Demi Vollering, 29, won the women's road race world championship in Montreal on Saturday, September 26, defeating Kasia Niewiadoma in a dramatic sprint finish with less than 200 meters remaining.
Friday brought historic statistical achievement in baseball and a watershed ruling in English soccer.
An independent panel convicted Manchester City of the vast majority of 134 financial-rule breaches spanning seasons 2009-10 to 2022-23.
The NHL is adopting an 84-game regular season for the first time since 1994, per a collective bargaining agreement running through 2030.
Italy defeated China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals on Thursday in Shenzhen.
But injuries to key closers and position players threaten contenders heading into October.
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on September 24 to secure their first playoff appearance in five years.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base on September 24 against the Marlins to become the seventh player in MLB history to achieve 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season.
The Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers meet Thursday night with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. returning from a two-week knee injury absence for his season debut.
Bob Pettit, who won the NBA's first MVP award in 1955-56 and became the league's first 20,000-point scorer, died on September 23 at his home in Metairie, Louisiana.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a leave of absence after his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed in a bear attack in Siberia on Tuesday and died Wednesday.
Lawrence Tanter, the voice of Los Angeles Lakers basketball for four decades, died Wednesday at age 76.
Angel Reese became the first player in WNBA history to record 500 rebounds in a single season on September 19, 2026, during Atlanta's 106-81 win over Chicago.
The Yankees placed right-hander Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list on September 24, retroactive to September 22, with right biceps neuritis.
The Mets and Red Sox locked in their managerial futures on permanent deals, while September's final week tightens the Wild Card race and reshapes rosters ahead of October.
Tampa Bay Rays clinched the 2026 AL East division title on September 23 after winning Game 2 of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium 6-1, securing the No.
Pete Alonso hit his 41st home run of the 2026 season on September 23 to lead the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of a doubleheader, keeping Baltimore alive in the AL Wild Card race.
Minnesota Lynx clinched the WNBA No. 1 playoff seed on September 23 after Portland Fire defeated Golden State Valkyries, despite losing 96-77 to the Indiana Fever.
MLB rescheduled the Cubs-Red Sox weekend series at Fenway Park to avoid a forecasted nor'easter. Sunday's game moves to Friday at 1:05 p.m.
George Gillett Jr., who owned the NHL's Montreal Canadiens from 2001 to 2009 and later held a stake in Liverpool FC, has died at age 87.
Antonio Brown has accepted a plea deal that reduces a second-degree attempted murder charge to aggravated assault, resulting in probation with no prison, jail, or house arrest.
Tuesday evening brought managerial stability to baseball and clarity to the fall calendar.
The Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their 49th full-time manager on a three-year contract through 2029 with a 2030 option on September 22.
The Detroit Tigers announced that Justin Verlander will start Saturday, September 26, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in what is likely his final career start.
The Atlanta Hawks traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard plus cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
Nicolas Batum announced his retirement from the NBA on September 21, 2026, after 18 seasons.
Dak Prescott broke the Cowboys' passing TD record, Olivia Miles topped the WNBA rookie scoring list, and Duane Kuiper announced a cancer diagnosis while planning his return.
Paramount resolved a multi-state antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 left-leaning states, removing the last major legal obstacle to its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.
Atlanta reached October for the eighth time in nine years with a 6-2 win over Houston, while Kentucky pulled off a stunning upset over No.
Dak Prescott threw his 249th career passing touchdown during Week 2 against Washington on September 20, breaking Tony Romo's franchise record.
Giants announcer Duane Kuiper announced a throat cancer diagnosis on Sunday, September 20, and began treatment at Stanford Medicine the previous week.
Saturday brought movement on college sports regulation, playoff clinching in baseball, and stunning finishes in football.
Kentucky, a 13.5-point to 16.5-point underdog, defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 on the road on September 19.
NC State led 31-28 with one second remaining when quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled an intentional safety attempt.
Atlanta defeated Houston 6-2 on Friday night, clinching a playoff spot. Tyler Mahle allowed one run and three hits over six innings in the clinching game.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith surpassed Michael Jenkins's all-time school record of 2,898 receiving yards on a 23-yard reception in the first quarter against Kent State on September 19.
The FBI has identified 35 additional women defrauded by Daejon Love and Taylor Chan in a romance scam scheme using fake NFL athlete identities, bringing total alleged victims to more than 60.
Friday saw a stadium debut, a playoff clinch, and federal action on college sports realignment.
Brandon Weems, who joined the Cleveland Cavaliers organization as a scout in 2015, was promoted to general manager on September 18, 2026.
The U.S. Senate voted 77-22 on Thursday to advance the Protect College Sports Act with revised conference realignment language that weakens the waiting period for school moves.
Harry Kane scored his 100th Bundesliga goal in his 98th league match for Bayern Munich on September 18, breaking Dieter Müller's record of 129 matches set in 1977.
Netflix announced on Friday, September 18, 2026, that Andrés Cantor will provide coverage for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Two division titles locked Thursday as baseball's regular season enters its final stretch.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Thursday, September 17, clinching the 2026 NL West title.
The WNBA resumes Thursday, September 17 after a nearly three-week break for the FIBA Women's World Cup with five games on the schedule.
The Buffalo Bills opened their new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium on Thursday, September 17, against the Detroit Lions in a Week 2 matchup.
Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million fully guaranteed extension with the New Orleans Pelicans through summer 2030.
Mike Sweetney, the ninth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, died at age 43.
Formula One announced on September 16, 2026, its 2027 calendar featuring a record-tying 24 races, with the season opening in Bahrain (March 12-14) followed by Saudi Arabia the following week.
LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed doubtful for Saturday's game at Ole Miss after being listed on the injury report Wednesday night.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday practice.
Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a Russian pro-Putin United Russia party campaign advertisement alongside Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the latter sanctioned by the U.S.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the US Open men's final on September 15, averaging 3.2 million viewers on ABC.
Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run off Kodai Senga in the top of the ninth inning on September 16 against his former team, the Mets, as Baltimore won 7-5 in extra innings.
Aaron Judge left Wednesday's 13-inning loss to Minnesota in the sixth inning due to tightness in his lower right leg, which he first felt in the first inning.
The USA women's basketball team won the FIBA World Cup gold medal against France on September 13, capturing their fifth consecutive World Cup title.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on September 16, 2026, clinching their fourth consecutive National League Central division title.
LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served court papers on Tuesday in Oxford outside the team's facility in Ole Miss's breach-of-contract lawsuit.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league examined the Minnesota Timberwolves' prior discipline for salary-cap circumvention before penalizing the Los Angeles Clippers with five first-round draft picks, a $30 million fine, and a one-year ban on owner Steve Ballmer.
Formula One announced a 24-race 2027 calendar with sprint events nearly doubling from 6 to 10, including debuts at Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on September 16.
Baltimore Ravens announced they will place rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane on injured reserve after he fractured his wrist in the season-opening win over the Colts.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was formally charged with two misdemeanor drunken driving charges on Tuesday related to his August 30 arrest in Indianapolis.
The Seattle Seahawks ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for Week 2 against Arizona with a glute injury suffered in Week 1.
Minnesota announced Wednesday that running back Jordan Mason underwent surgery to repair a fractured thumb and was placed on injured reserve, sidelining the co-starter for a minimum four games.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list on September 15 due to left shoulder inflammation, with no structural damage confirmed by MRI.
Morgan Tuck will stay on as general manager when the Connecticut Sun relocate to Houston and rebrand as the Houston Comets for the 2027 season.
Connor Bedard, 21, has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, making him the second-youngest captain in franchise history after Jonathan Toews.
The ACC announced its 2027 conference schedule with 16 teams each playing nine league games for the first time.
The Anaheim Ducks locked in left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million extension with a $13.5 million average annual value through the 2031-32 season.
The Yankees activated right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list on September 16, 2026, after missing 14.5 months recovering from Tommy John surgery.
The Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Sunday Night Football season opener averaged 25.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, the most-watched SNF season-opener broadcast since 2015.
ESPN has signed Monday Night Football voice Joe Buck to a six-year extension worth more than $100 million, raising his annual salary from roughly $15 million to $18 million.
Arch Manning publicly apologized on Instagram for laughing at an AI-generated video showing coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe during a press conference on Monday.
The Protect College Sports Act has been revised to protect existing broadcast contracts if schools pool media rights.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated on September 16 that keeping the Portland Trail Blazers in the city would represent a priority for the league, calling it a "failure" if the team left amid ongoing arena renovation negotiations.
The Senate voted Tuesday to clear a 60-vote filibuster threshold on the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill that would cap athlete NIL payments, restore NCAA enforcement power, and restrict transfer portal movement.
Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night in Austin, erasing a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit.
Fredd Young, a Pro Bowl linebacker who shaped the Seattle Seahawks' early years as a franchise cornerstone, has died at age 64.
The WTA announced Charlotte will host the Finals from 2027 through 2029 at Spectrum Center, the home of the NBA's Hornets. The tour will relocate its global headquarters from St.
Tuesday brought clarity on two fronts: the Clippers owner abandoned his initial fight over salary-cap penalties, while Patrick Mahomes returned from nine months of recovery to lead Kansas City past Denver.
New York defeated Minnesota 8-3 on September 15, clinching its third straight postseason berth.
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns in his Kansas City Chiefs debut, leading the Chiefs to a 31-10 victory over Denver on Monday Night Football with Patrick Mahomes returning from a nine-month recovery from a torn ACL and LCL.
On September 15, 2026, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS sent a joint memo to state gaming regulators addressing betting-related harassment of athletes.
Oklahoma starting wide receiver Trell Harris will be sidelined for an unspecified period after absorbing a hit to his right side and abdomen from Michigan safety Chris Bracy during Saturday's loss.
NHL teams locked in eight-year contract extensions on September 15, 2026, racing against a midnight deadline on September 16 when a new collective bargaining agreement takes effect.
The Minnesota Wild signed head coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension on September 15, 2026.
Following Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, multiple star players are sidelined with lower-body injuries.
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday, September 14, 2026, that head coach Martin St. Louis signed a multiyear contract extension without disclosing the length of the deal.
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading scorer with 929 goals, appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russia's pro-Putin United Russia party alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other pro-Putin figures.
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco underwent back surgery on September 14, 2026, to address a nerve compression issue, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport's reporting via Yahoo NFL.
Jets first-round wide receiver Omar Cooper suffered an ankle sprain in the team's Week 1 victory over the Titans and is week-to-week with an estimated four-week recovery window, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
Shawn Horcoff, a former 15-season NHL center and director of player development, was named interim general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, September 15, as the team searches for a permanent replacement for Steve Yzerman.
The Senate voted 74-24 on September 16, 2026, to end debate and move the Protect College Sports Act toward a final up-or-down vote, clearing the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
Philadelphia placed Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve Tuesday, September 15, due to a bone bruise in his right knee.
Washington wide receiver Christian Moss will miss two to three months with a lower-body injury sustained in the season opener against Washington State, per head coach Jedd Fisch.
Taj Gibson announced his retirement on September 14, 2026, after 17 NBA seasons, per Yahoo NBA reporting.
The PGA Tour announced a restructured membership model separating 114 Championship Series players from a Challenger Series, with eligibility determined by performance across 2026 and 2027.
Washington State receiver Tony Freeman suffered a torn ACL in the season-opening loss to Washington and will miss the remainder of the season.
The WNBA resumes play Thursday, September 17, after a two-week World Cup break with eight teams clinched for the playoffs and four games remaining.
World Athletics has awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi, making it the first African city to host the global track and field event.
The Mid-American Conference's athletic directors approved a move to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in the 2028 season, maintaining an eight-game schedule for 2027 while continuing to field four non-conference opponents annually.
On September 15, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS and their players' unions sent a joint letter to state gaming regulators demanding sportsbooks ban and report bettors who engage in harassment.
Netflix's 49ers-Rams game from Melbourne, Australia averaged 18.5 million U.S.