September 07, 2026 | Edition #252
👋 Good morning folks,
Team USA had a serious scare yesterday, narrowly escaping a loss in a game packed with drama. We’ve rounded up all the moments you need to see from the action. Elsewhere, an NFL team’s blunder cost a player his job, one of tennis’ historic streaks finally came to an end, and there were more headlines across sports.
Off we go…
NFL Punishes 23-Year-Old Star For a Rule Violation Ahead of Regular Season
28-Year-Old Tennis Pro Makes American History After Beating Russian Rival at the US Open
Scary Scenes Emerge as MLB Player Falls to the Ground After Taking a Hit to His Head
"LeBron James of Soccer": Star's Viral Celebration Sends Fans Into Frenzy
College Football QB Left Bleeding After Nasty Blow, Prayers Pour In
Do You Think Sports Officials Should Face Consequences for Major Mistakes?
MLB: Cincinnati Reds had a 12-8 victory over the division-rival Brewers; New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-2
Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both won in straight sets, with Alcaraz beating Tommy Paul, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, and Sabalenka defeating Taylor Townsend, 6-4, 6-3.
College Football: Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 with a dominant second half; Ole Miss defeated Louisville 41-38
F1: Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli sealed his first home win for an Italian driver in the Italian Grand Prix since 1966, despite starting from 19th on the grid due to a heavy grid penalty.
FIBA WC: Belgium topped Australia 80-68 for first place in Group C, thus reaching the quarterfinals, while Puerto Rico finished strongly to eliminate Turkey 75-71 in their final group games.
Golf: Great Britain & Ireland won the 2026 Walker Cup 13½-12½, securing their first victory in the series since 2015, while Team USA fell short.
Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just took their hardwood rivalry to the tennis court. Read more on how Paul fired back after SGA boldly claimed he’d “fry” him in tennis!
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