
NASCAR Chase Kicks Off at Darlington as Hamlin Eyes 25‑Point Lead
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins this weekend at Darlington Raceway, where Denny Hamlin’s five victories and 25‑point lead set the tone for a season‑defining battle.
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The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins this weekend at Darlington Raceway, where Denny Hamlin’s five victories and 25‑point lead set the tone for a season‑defining battle.

The 2026 NASCAR Southern 500 will be streamed live on Sling TV from Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, featuring driver Chase Briscoe and marking a key date in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

The Wisconsin Badgers will host No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026, in a pivotal season opener that pits a heavy underdog against a roster widely regarded as the nation’s best, with NBC and Peacock providing coverage and FanDuel setting the odds.

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team heads into a decisive weekend in Cedarville, Ohio, seeking to build on recent victories and maintain its fourth‑place position in the Midwest Region.

The University of North Carolina has committed more than $20 million to assemble its 2026‑27 men’s basketball roster, prompting debate over the value of such spending before any games are played.

Dave Marcis’s daughter disclosed that a burglary near the historic Darlington Raceway stole rare Penske gifts tied to her father’s racing legacy, highlighting the risks faced by collectors of iconic motorsport memorabilia.

The NFL’s Week 1 schedule for the 2026 season confirms Sunday Night Football will headline the primetime lineup, with games slated across the nation and the league’s iconic shield logo showcased at the Super Bowl LX Experience in San Francisco.

Ole Miss and Notre Dame are favored in their opening games, with SportsLine’s model forecasting decisive victories and market odds reflecting strong confidence in the quarterbacks leading each team.

Creed captured his second career victory at Darlington, while penalties for his and three other teams will force them to accept random pit stalls at Gateway.

De La Salle surged to a 42-3 victory, while St. Francis and several other undefeated teams saw their perfect records shattered, highlighting the volatility of the 2026 Bay Area prep football season.

A Baton Rouge judge’s ruling lets LSU’s Tuihalamaka play in the 51‑10 win over Clemson, while the SEC’s lawsuit over eligibility rules continues.

Australia beat Turkey 87‑71 to reach the final phase, with key performances from Ezi Magbegor and Sevgi Uzun, while the United States kept its perfect record.
The Volunteers will wear a fresh Adidas uniform combination of white helmets, orange tops and white pants when they open the 2026 season at Neyland Stadium, with a financial partnership that includes a First Horizon Bank jersey patch and a schedule that highlights a smokey grey tribute and a historic orange throwback game.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series postseason opens on September 6 at Darlington Raceway, where a revamped points‑based Chase format will determine the champion among 16 drivers, with live coverage on USA Network and streaming on multiple platforms.

Kyle Tucker’s 2026 season has unraveled, with hitless streaks, a plummeting wRC+ and a drop in defensive metrics, prompting concerns about his mental state and the Dodgers’ pursuit of a three‑peat.

On August 20, 2026, the NFL schedule left a Sunday without regular games, and the pause was marked by a brief encounter between 49ers star George Kittle and punter Corliss Waitman at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, captured by photographer David Dennis.

More than a hundred supporters of the Kentucky Wildcats required medical attention due to heat exposure at the team's season opener, highlighting the dangers of extreme weather at outdoor sporting events.

The Kent State University field hockey team travels to Ann Arbor this weekend to take on the nation’s eighth-ranked Michigan Wolverines and the 2-0 Vermont Catamounts, seeking its first victory after a 0-2 start.
The Spartans enter 2026 with a roster reshaped by key players and a demanding schedule that will test Coach Pat Fitzgerald’s ability to secure a bowl berth.

Lehigh University’s field hockey squad has altered its weekend itinerary in Iowa City after the forecast predicted soaring temperatures, moving both Saturday and Friday contests to an earlier slot. Friday’s showdown with No. 4 Iowa will commence at 11:30 a.m. Central Time, and the match will be broadcast live on Big Ten Plus for viewers across the conference. Saturday’s clash against Ball State is also slated for 11:30 a.m. CT, though fans will receive only live statistics online, as no video stream is planned for the game. The schedule change follows the program’s season opener on August 28, when Lehigh posted a 2‑0 shutout victory over LIU, and replaces the originally scheduled afternoon start times for both matches.

Ranked No. 2 in Mile High Hockey’s 2026 Top 25 Under 25, Gavin Brindley’s rookie season with the Avalanche featured a strong start, a mid‑season injury, and a playoff push that leaves his long‑term NHL prospects in question.

On Saturday, September 5, the UTSA Roadrunners host UTRGV at the Alamodome in San Antonio, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m., a navy‑blue dress code, free rally towels for the first 10,000 attendees, and student tickets available at no cost.

The Terrapins opened their season with a historic 62-0 win over Hampton, the largest margin of victory in program history.

NASCAR driver Ross Chastain spent a day at East Tennessee State University, linking his racing career with the university’s Esports program and Bristol Motor Speedway’s upcoming fall weekend.