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The PGA Tour has established Championship Series and Challenger Series eligibility rules for 2028, creating a career earnings exemption for top earners but blocking any pathway for LIV returnees currently banned from competition.
Monday evening brings a cascade of season-altering injuries across the NFL and college football, while early Week 2 results scramble the rankings and force teams to reshape rosters mid-stride.
Chicago defeated Carolina 59-37 in Week 1, combining for 96 points, the most ever in an NFL season opener. D'Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns.
Patrick Mahomes (torn ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025) and Bo Nix (fractured ankle on January 17, 2026) are both fully cleared to play as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
NFL Week 1 Sunday, September 8, 2026, produced the most points scored on an opening Sunday since the 1970 merger.
Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the second half of the Vols' 45-24 road win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, September 14.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall announced on September 14 that he vacated the title due to a reinjured right eye sustained during training.
The Montreal Canadiens signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear contract extension on Monday, September 14, with terms undisclosed. St.
Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand exited Week 1 after playing only seven snaps with a knee injury.
Florida State has terminated Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford after four years in the role.
Texas jumped to No. 1 in the CBS Sports 138 rankings after defeating Ohio State 24-23 with a 21-point fourth-quarter rally.
Netflix's Week 1 49ers-Rams game broadcast from Melbourne, Australia on September 12 averaged 18.5 million U.S.
The world's top tennis players have agreed to halt their public campaign against Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player welfare, according to the Guardian.
West Virginia assistant running backs coach and offensive analyst Noel Devine was arrested on Sunday on a charge of felony strangulation and booked into the North Central Regional Jail with bail set at $40,000.
Championships closed in golf, boxing, and tennis semifinals while the NFL's Week 1 aftermath brought a coaching extension, a marquee injury, and a $37 million question on Lamar Jackson's future.
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open men's singles semifinal on Friday night, September 12, to reach the final on Sunday, September 15.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open women's final on September 12, securing her first US Open title, world No.
Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on September 14, 2026, snapping the nation's longest losing streak at 21 games in first-year coach Eric Morris's home debut.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in Week 1, running the ball 39 times for 291 yards and six touchdowns while Caleb Williams added 269 passing yards and two scores.
The Detroit Lions defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime in Week 1 after blowing a 21-point lead, stopping Tyler Shough's two-point conversion pass incomplete on the final play with 1:34 remaining.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Michael Mayer to a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed while Brock Bowers recovers from a meniscus procedure.
Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, according to ESPN and CBS Sports reporting on September 13.
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling sustained a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle during the second quarter of San Francisco's season-opening 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams on September 9 in Australia.
Britain's Neal Skupski and American Christian Harrison won the US Open men's doubles title, defeating Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) without dropping a set.
Europe defeated the United States 15-13 at the 2026 Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, on Sunday, September 13, with Lottie Woad securing the decisive point in singles.
Willson Contreras was activated from the injured list and returned to the Red Sox lineup on September 13, batting fourth and playing first base against Kansas City.
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn at 1 minute 25 seconds of the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 12, 2026.
Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to discuss a long-term extension with the Baltimore Ravens and is focused on the 2026 season, according to ESPN reporting.
Jai Opetaia defended his Ring Magazine and Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight titles Saturday night by stopping Noel Mikaelian in the ninth round.
The 49ers' win in Melbourne, the Rays' first playoff clinch, and Rybakina's ascent to world No.
San Francisco won the first NFL regular season game in Australia before Kyle Shanahan signed a multiyear extension. Tampa Bay clinched the first 2026 playoff berth Saturday.
The 49ers won the first NFL regular season game ever played in Australia, drawing 100,021 fans in Melbourne. The Rays clinched the first playoff berth of 2026 on Saturday.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 on September 12, clinching a playoff berth and becoming the first team to secure a postseason spot in 2026.
Green Bay signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year, $75 million contract extension with a $26.5 million signing bonus, making him the NFL's third-highest-paid tight end on a per-year basis at $18.75 million annually.
The San Francisco 49ers have given head coach Kyle Shanahan a multiyear contract extension after he recovers from a July car crash that left him with a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken left hand.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, MLB observed the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with league-wide ceremonies, special programming, and community service.
Rybakina beat Gauff to clinch the world No.
Rybakina clinches No. 1 and faces Sabalenka in Saturday's US Open final as the top two seeds contest their first major championship.
Elena Rybakina's comeback win over Coco Gauff clinches the world No.
Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Friday's US Open semifinal to clinch the WTA No. 1 ranking effective Monday.
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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the season-opening loss to Seattle.
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in Thursday practice and is listed day-to-day with status uncertain for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN and CBS Sports.
Running back D'Andre Swift signed a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears on Friday, September 11, featuring $27.5 million guaranteed.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, September 11 at the MCG in Melbourne in the first-ever NFL regular season game played in Australia.
The Dodgers placed superstar Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list to address left knee soreness and right biceps injuries during the stretch run.
LeShon Johnson, who played running back for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants from 1994-1999, was sentenced to five years in federal prison on September 10, 2026, for operating a large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma.
LSU averted immediate expulsion by confirming it would not roster former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.
LSU removed former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from its roster after the SEC filed an amended lawsuit threatening expulsion.
The 2026 MLB playoff field heading into September 11 includes the Rays leading the AL East by 3 games, the Phillies leading the first NL Wild Card by 1 game over the Cubs, and the Padres leading the Diamondbacks by 0.5 games for the final NL Wild Card spot.
American men guaranteed their first US Open finalist since 2003 as Shelton defeats Alcaraz in the latest finish in tournament history, while all four women's top seeds reach the semis for the first time since 1975.
The SEC's expulsion vote on LSU is scheduled for today, the same day the desk's morning report on the standoff still awaits resolution, while overnight tennis and NFL results add new threads to a busy sports Thursday.
Baker Mayfield's contract standoff with Tampa Bay ended Tuesday with a $165 million extension that ties him for the third-highest-paid QB in football.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the 2026 NFL season opener on September 10.
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on the opening drive of the September 10 season-opening win over New England and was ruled out before halftime.
The Big Ten announced Wednesday it will broadcast live audio between game referees and replay officials during all conference football games and home non-conference matchups officiated by Big Ten officials, effective September 12.
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open women's semifinals, marking the first time the top four seeds have reached that stage at the tournament since 1975.
The SEC's Thursday expulsion vote on LSU draws closer, LIV Golf's bankruptcy details harden, and the Big Ten expands its replay-audio transparency fix as new NFL and college contracts land alongside two American tennis semifinalists.
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz at 3:34 a.m. ET in the latest US Open finish ever, guaranteeing an all-American men's semifinal.
Aaron Judge was activated for Tuesday's Yankees-Rockies game after three months sidelined by rib injury.
American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m.
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension on September 8, ending a months-long standoff over contract terms.
Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on September 9 in a five-set quarterfinal comeback lasting 4 hours and 38 minutes.
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday in New Jersey after the Saudi PIF ended funding, with a restructuring support agreement from BC Partners Credit.
College Football Playoff officials triggered a mandatory negotiating period with ESPN on September 8 to discuss media rights for a potential 24-team playoff format beginning in 2027.
The SEC filed an amended federal complaint on Tuesday seeking explicit legal authority to expel LSU from the conference over recruitment of players with NFL contracts.
The College Sports Commission cleared $227 million in NIL deals during July and August 2026, nearly doubling the value of all deals processed in its first year.
The Rugby Football Union will extend Steve Borthwick's contract past the 2028 Six Nations to provide stability heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The day's central pressure point ran through college football and professional sports alike: what programs and leagues claim to maintain versus what investigations, legal action, and financial crisis will actually allow them to perform in real time.
Tuesday's news spans baseball's biggest return, college football's deepening scandal, unprecedented conference dominance, and legal escalation in the SEC's battle with LSU.
The day's throughline is institutions under strain: investigations, injuries, and roster turnover are testing whether programs can absorb disruption while competing.
The New England Patriots signed cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed on September 8, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history by average annual value at $33.75 million per year.
The SEC filed an amended federal complaint Tuesday seeking legal authority to expel LSU from the conference and scheduled a vote of presidents for Thursday on terminating the school's membership.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday's series opener against Colorado.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open fourth round on September 7, erasing a 5-0 first-set deficit.
The Mid-American Conference filed a formal appeal Tuesday to the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee and College Football Playoff requesting they overturn Michigan's 13-12 victory over Western Michigan and recognize the Broncos as the winner.
Washington's starting running back Quaid Carr and backup Jayden Limar sustained significant injuries in the Apple Cup win over Washington State on September 7 and will miss extended time.
All 16 SEC teams won their season openers on September 3-5, marking the conference's first perfect opening weekend in 29 years.
A nearly two-hour power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium forced SMU and Florida State to play Monday night without stadium lights, coach-to-player communication systems, iPads, instant replay, or a PA announcer.
Bill Belichick said Monday that his UNC football program maintains an atmosphere of compliance, denying he has lost control amid an ongoing university investigation.
Cricket Australia approved privatization of the Big Bash League, moving forward with a sales process for the Melbourne Renegades with a target date of the 2027-28 season for new ownership.
Monday evening closes on Antonelli's Formula 1 victory from 19th, Alcaraz's wrist holding firm through four US Open rounds, and two major college football programs facing institutional crises.
Monday brought a Formula 1 breakthrough in Italy, a college football season opener marred by officiating ambiguity, a tennis milestone for American men, and a college football program in crisis.
Monday's sports landscape spans a Formula 1 breakthrough, a college football officiating firestorm, and tennis momentum for American men.
The Padres and Diamondbacks are tied in losses with Arizona ahead by half a game in the National League Wild Card race.
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated 20th-seeded Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on September 6 in the fourth round, reaching the quarterfinals.
England captain Joe Root endorsed Kevin Pietersen's appointment as specialist mentor to the white-ball squad on September 8, calling him 'always brilliant' for his willingness to mentor players.
No. 17 Washington beat Washington State 24-10 on September 6 in Seattle in the 118th meeting of the rivalry. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr.
No. 4 Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field on Sept.
Sunday's sports calendar produced historic comebacks and breakthrough moments across baseball, tennis, college football, and international motorsports, while an officiating decision in Michigan's victory over Western Michigan remains the day's most scrutinized call.
A digest edition: the desk's verified and published stories from the last 36 hours, each in a sentence or two, newest first.
Baseball's September intensity produced three walk-off finishes in critical games across the majors Sunday morning, while a university football officiating decision and a collegiate tennis record set the week's other major talking points.
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 when officials added one second back to the clock after review, allowing Underwood to complete a touchdown pass to Buchanan that initially appeared to occur after time had expired at 0:00.
Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to defeat No. 22 seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 on September 5, 2026. In the same round, Anastasia Potapova upset No.
No. 16 Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second restored to the clock after replay review on September 6, 2026.
Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen, and Ben Shelton all advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2026 US Open on September 7, marking the strongest American male presence at a major since five Americans reached the round of 16 in 1995.
Riley Greene hit two home runs and drove in four runs across four consecutive plate appearances, leading the Tigers to a 6-0 shutout over the Guardians on September 6, 2026.
Clemson lost to LSU 51-10 in Lane Kiffin's debut, marking Dabo Swinney's worst loss at the program.
The Cubs defeated the Marlins 6-5 on September 6, 2026, reaching 200 home runs for the first time this season while reliever Ryan Zeferjahn recorded his first save as a Cub.
Boston placed All-Star center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list on September 6 with a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to September 4.
Cardinals and Rockies players wore their hats tilted in silent protest on Saturday night following a Friday confrontation in which home-plate umpire Doug Eddings instructed rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his cap, leading to manager Oliver Marmol's ejection.
Harrison Smith, released by the Minnesota Vikings in March, re-signed on a one-year deal worth $12.25 million with incentives reaching $16.25 million after the team's replacement, Jamal Adams, tore his knee in the preseason.
Katie Taylor defeated Flora Pili on points at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, 2026, retiring as an undisputed light-welterweight champion with a 26-1 professional record.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured his breakthrough Formula 1 victory at Monza on September 6, starting from 19th on the grid after an engine penalty and climbing to overtake team-mate George Russell with three laps remaining.
Katie Taylor closed her career undefeated in front of 80,000 at Croke Park while a full night of games produced walk-offs, milestones, and late controversy across baseball and college football.
Saturday's action spans a criminal plea motion, historic record-breaking performances, personnel transitions in two leagues, and college football's mounting legal and financial fractures.
Saturday's sports calendar spans the consequences of business failures, legal escalation, and personnel upheaval across multiple leagues.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Friday, September 4, 2026, that she will step down at year-end after seven years leading the league.
Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in a season-opening college football game Thursday, September 4, as freshman quarterback Julian Lewis led a two-minute drill touchdown drive and the defense blocked the Yellow Jackets' final field goal attempt on the final play.
UMass upset Rutgers 37-21 on Thursday, September 4, 2026, ending a 16-game losing streak against FBS opponents as the nation's longest-active losing streak.
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano hit a walk-off two-run home run off Yankees right-hander Paul Blackburn in the 10th inning on Friday, September 5 to give San Diego a 3-2 victory at Petco Park.
Shane McClanahan, a key starter in Tampa Bay's rotation, was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 5, 2026, due to left forearm tightness, marking his second IL stint this season.
Ben Simmons, a former No. 1 pick and three-time All-Star, agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million veteran minimum contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her second-round match at the US Open to complain about a strong smell of cannabis on court.
On September 4, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians organization recorded four walk-off victories across its major league and minor league affiliates in approximately three hours.
Caitlin Clark finished with 14 points and 11 assists in her World Cup debut as the United States defeated China 94-61 on Friday, September 4 in Berlin.
Judge William Jorden ruled Thursday, September 4 that LSU may sign players who have participated in NFL preseason, allowing Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to join the roster.
Friday crystallized the week's central question: how far do institutions' stated rules extend when courts, federal law, and market leverage test them?
Friday's midday picture is shaped by two competing narratives at the US Open: defending and seeded players advancing through physical and mental ordeal, and the tournament's governance challenge over crowd conduct and spectator etiquette.
The morning brings a record baseball sale, a fresh federal lawsuit over college eligibility, NBA sanctions against the Clippers, and a US Open bracket thinning out by attrition as much as by upsets.
The NBA concluded that the LA Clippers illegally circumvented the salary cap by routing millions of dollars to Kawhi Leonard through third-party companies.
UMass snapped a 16-game FBS losing streak with a 37-21 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night in New Jersey.
The SEC filed a federal lawsuit asserting it has First Amendment rights to prevent LSU from playing former professional athletes and asking the court to grant a preliminary and permanent injunction blocking LSU from violating the conference's rights.
Michael Lombardi, general manager of North Carolina's football program, resigned on Thursday after being on paid administrative leave since late July.
Mark Sanchez, a former Jets first-round pick and Fox Sports analyst, filed a motion to plead guilty in Marion Superior Court on Thursday in connection with an October 2025 stabbing incident.
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, improving their head-to-head tiebreaker to 4-2 and narrowing their deficit to a half-game in the AL Wild Card race.
Alex Eala and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open third round with straight-sets victories on Thursday.
49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu will not play Thursday, September 5 against the Rams in Melbourne due to a foot injury. He did not travel with the team to Australia.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded third at the US Open, lost to unseeded Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 6-2 on September 3.
India's Smriti Mandhana scored 124 runs against Hong Kong Women at the Women's T20 Asia Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj's 10,868 to become cricket's all-time leading women's run-scorer across all formats.
Stan Kroenke is acquiring the Los Angeles Angels for $4 billion, an MLB record. The deal includes Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV) and radio broadcaster KLAA-AM.
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 in a four-hour, 33-minute match that finished at 02:15 local time on Friday, September 4.
Thursday illustrated the gap between what leagues can rule and what courts, regulators, and state officials can overturn.
The Clippers' salary-cap penalties from Wednesday now carry a federal thread, as the SEC confirmed it is seeking information from Daktronics over Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals, while a Louisiana courtroom and a US Open rain delay both moved into their next stages.
The NBA concluded a year-long investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' salary-cap circumvention scheme and imposed historic penalties across multiple levels of the organization.
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Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets agreed to a five-year, $208 million contract extension on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night in his return after a four-month right wrist injury layoff.
Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest player in MLB history to join the 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases club, achieving the milestone on September 2, 2026, in his 904th game.
Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive local streaming rights for six NHL teams (Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, St.
Georgia attorney general Chris Carr has urged SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to suspend or expel LSU from the conference if the Tigers roster former NFL players.
Kate Koval, a Ukrainian junior center for LSU women's basketball, quit the team on August 23 after learning coach Kim Mulkey signed 17-year-old Russian pro Anna Minaeva in April.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in 56 minutes on September 2, while No. 26 Emma Navarro rallied past Caty McNally 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at a rain-delayed US Open.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak named Kirk Cousins, 38, as the starter for Week 1 against Miami on September 13, passing over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
Victory+, the sports streamer backed by the Dallas Stars with rights to NHL, MLB, NWSL, WNBA, and high school football, ceased operations after its parent company dissolved it, citing nonpayments to leagues and teams.
The Clippers' salary-cap penalties are no longer just an NBA matter: the SEC is now questioning Daktronics directly about the Leonard endorsement deal, extending the case into federal securities territory.
Wednesday brought decisive moves across tennis, soccer, football, and media rights.
Sports moved decisively Wednesday across tennis, soccer, football, and business.
The NCAA closed its investigation into University of Cincinnati regarding gambling activity by former quarterback Brendan Sorsby with no punishment to the institution.
St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 13-8 at Dodger Stadium with 13 hits and five home runs, scoring in six different innings.
San Diego promoted prospect Ethan Salas, 20, to the major leagues for the final month of the season.
TMRW Sports' women's TGL has secured a multiyear media rights deal with ESPN/ABC and ION to broadcast 15 match days beginning November 8, 2026.
The New Jersey Devils acquired 24-year-old winger Luke Evangelista from Nashville on September 1 in exchange for a conditional 2028 first-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
Netflix has signed a multiyear commercial distribution agreement with EverPass Media to deliver its expanded NFL package to bars and restaurants.
The PGA Tour is revamping its fan code of conduct and deploying new security measures for the 2027 season in response to player concerns about sports betting-influenced fan behavior.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information from Daktronics regarding a potential undisclosed endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard, according to a disclosure made by the company's acting CFO during an earnings call on Wednesday, September 2.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons's admission that he had his daughter's boyfriend place proxy bets on his FanDuel account.
Tuesday evening brought admissions of rule-breaking in legal sportsbooks, a landmark ownership transition in baseball, and the completion of the English transfer window.
Tuesday's transfer deadlines locked in major moves across European soccer, while Alcaraz advanced at the US Open after four months away and UCLA dismissed its athletic director over financial deficits.
Tennis and baseball saw major shifts on the US Open's opening day and in the regular season stretch.
Colton Cowser made a leaping home-run robbery at Coors Field to end the game and lift the Baltimore Orioles to .500 for the first time since April.
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125 million to Chelsea for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, equalling the joint-British transfer record.
The Chicago Sky have ended Skylar Diggins' season due to a right knee injury after she appeared in just 19 games in her first year with the franchise.
UCLA fired Athletic Director Martin Jarmond on Monday, September 1, 2026, and paid him a $6.5 million buyout, citing a significant financial deficit.
The English transfer window closed at 23:00 BST on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with confirmed signings across the Premier League, EFL, and Scottish Premiership.
The SEC said it will fight a Louisiana court order that would allow former NFL players to compete in college sports.
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 status against the Chargers is in genuine doubt after suffering an ankle sprain in the Las Vegas preseason opener on August 13.
East Mississippi Community College fired head football coach Buddy Stephens after 18 seasons and five national championships.
The BBC is discontinuing Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years, with the program's final broadcast scheduled before the 2027 season.
NFL rosters locked in after Sunday's 6 p.m.
NFL rosters settled into shape after Sunday's 6 p.m. deadline, with two off-field cases still open, while Djokovic's first-round exit reshaped the US Open draw.
The NFL's 53-man roster deadline on Sunday produced notable trades and one arrest that will shape opening-day depth charts.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald, 35, ended his retirement and re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year contract worth $20 million, plus $10 million in incentives.
The NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list on August 30, 2026, rendering him ineligible to play while facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
Baltimore acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr., 29, off outright waivers from the Mets on August 31.
Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake with a 16-under score, breaking Tiger Woods' all-time PGA Tour career earnings record at $130.39 million and capturing his second FedEx Cup title.
Max Scherzer struck out 10 batters on August 30, 2026, moving past Gaylord Perry into ninth place on baseball's all-time strikeouts list with 3,535 career strikeouts.
Novak Djokovic, ranked No. 5, lost to world No. 49 Mariano Navone in a five-set marathon at the US Open on August 31, marking his first first-round exit at the tournament.