Why the ACC Is the Center of College Football’s Coaching Hot Seat Up to seven coaches are feeling the heat just a few weeks into the season, starting with Florida State’s Mike Norvell. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
I sweated over getting 'A's: Indian-origin founder recounts struggle for 'brown kids' in US, says he cried when he got his first 89 Amid the row over the ethnicity of the students of the University of Texas, Austin, Indian-origin tech founder and an alumnus of the university, Vedant Nair, shared his experience of growing up in Texas and his struggle as a 'brown kid' to stay a step ahead because of the steep… The Times of India · Sep 17
Group of 6 Power Rankings: How Oregon’s Loss Impacts G6 College Football Playoff Race Three new teams enter our top 10 after strong Week 2 performances. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Chris Olave Doesn't Care If You Hate His Ugly Guardian Helmet: 'I Got Kids Now, I Want a Regular Life After Football' New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave said his concussion history and desire to protect his long-term health influenced his decision to wear an optional Guardian Cap during the season opener. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Laura Kaminski relishing trophy hunt at Brann after Crystal Palace ‘crash course’ Former Palace head coach has won a cup final in Norway and says chance to challenge for league title was a pull The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
2026 Week 3 Selected Big Ten College Football Previews Stephen Vilardo previews six of the Week One Big Ten College football games and gives us his picks straight-up and ATS. SuperWest Sports · Sep 17
2026 Week 3 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines Dane Miller analyzes the current state of Big 12 Conference football and some key games heading into the weekend. SuperWest Sports · Sep 17
Rancour, road trips and revival: tale of battle for Brighton’s future hits the stage New play spotlights fans’ tortuous journey from the Goldstone Ground to the Amex via Gillingham and an athletics stadium The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Raheem Sterling’s bleak tale a reminder of absurd path young footballers face The winger was one of the first big-money academy transfers, part of a child labour market that has barely been questioned The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Brian Dubiski: ‘Everything I do is about Madison. It’s a big reason I did this game at Wembley’ Brian Dubiski, the man behind US college football’s landmark match in London, tells Donald McRae about how he has dedicated his life to improving crowd safety since his daughter was killed in a crowd crush at a concert aged 23 The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d’Or over Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe After inspiring Inter Miami past Cruz Azul to land the Campeones Cup, Messi has been tipped to beat Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe for football’s top individual honour The Independent UK · Sep 17
Rise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey from League Two to European football EUROPA LEAGUE: Bournemouth take on Real Sociedad in their first-ever European game on Thursday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In their journey from League Two, the club have become one of the smartest operators in the game The Independent UK · Sep 17
Jim Norton Mocks Macklemore 'Solidarity' Wave With Fake Stadium Cancellations He Was Never Booked For Comedian Jim Norton mocked the Macklemore solidarity wave by joking he'd cancel stand-up shows at two NFL stadiums he was never booked for, needling stars who quit Ed Sheeran's US tour. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say bilked dozens of people, including Kansas City football star Travis Kelce The Independent UK · Sep 16
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Oregon’s Dante Moore Has a Tell. What It Is and How Oklahoma State Figured It Out Moore and the Ducks offense have tells. The Cowboys defense used them to its advantage in the Week 2 upset, and they may have impacted Oregon in their CFP loss to Indiana.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks in College Football Through Two Weeks From big-game performers to fast risers, this group of signal-callers has defined the early stages of the 2026 season.
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Thomas Tuchel explains how Argentina’s ‘f*** it football’ dismantled England in World Cup failure Tuchel said the outcome of his defensive changes in the World Cup semi-final is his ‘scar to live with’ in a documentary reflecting on the summer
France 24 · Sep 16 Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be. The rumours gained such proportion that the youth club where he trained decided to post photos of Yalcouyé throughout the years. Recently,…
The Times of India · Sep 16 What's behind fresh anti-India hatred in MAGA sphere? Republican leader Bo French seeks donation after viral post Bo French triggered a major anti-India hate campaign on social media this weekend that gained him much prominence, as those who did not know who Bo French was are now aware that he is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the November 3, 2026 Texas general election. He…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Madrid endure an awkward night after T-shirt trouble and Elche scare In today’s Football Daily: Real Madrid become embroiled in controversy over Ceuta shirts and are then given an almighty scare by La Liga minnows
AAP · Sep 16 AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Ranking the 15 Most Hostile Games in College Football History On-field brawls, field storms, flying mustard bottles and burned effigies, these games brought some fierce rivalries to a boiling point.
The Times of India · Sep 16 How a backpack helped save a homeless former football star A serendipitous encounter in Austin sparked a life-altering change for Sampson James, the former Indiana football star who found himself homeless. After noticing James's worn backpack, IU graduate Jasper Steinmetz rallied support, leading to a remarkable $17,000 in donations. This much-needed generosity has enabled James to secure a new apartment,…
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 JJ Gabriel's Dad Furious After Man Utd Snubbed 'Kid Messi' for Two 19-Year-Olds Before Shock Exit Request JJ Gabriel has formally requested to leave Manchester United at 15, with reported concerns over his pathway to first-team football after Shea Lacey and Harry Amass debuted in the Champions League.
The Guardian - US · Sep 16 Glory at 11,000ft: Cusco’s Cienciano aim to bring Peru continental success once again Cusco is known for tourism. But the city’s biggest football team is chasing a repeat of a South American title that caused shockwaves more than 20 years ago