Philip Rivers led the Colts against the 49ers in a crucial Monday Night Football game with major playoff implications for both teams, as the Colts aimed to revive their postseason hopes and the 49ers sought to clinch a spot.

Chicago State's trustees approved a Division I football program and set an Aug. 29, 2026 kickoff. The Cougars will play 2026 as an independent before joining the NEC in 2027.

Falcon High turned a recent meet into a fundraiser for Grand Junction wrestlers after a bus crash left several athletes hospitalized. The team sent admissions and concession proceeds to help families and medical needs.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith due to "serious professional misconduct," though specific details remain undisclosed. Smith's attorney is disputing the decision.

The Chicago Bears are considering a move to Northwest Indiana for a new stadium as talks in Arlington Heights, Illinois, stall over a bill to provide tax breaks for the project.

Chula Vista approved a 10‑year management deal with Elite Athlete Services and will begin a master plan to expand and upgrade the 155‑acre Olympic training campus ahead of LA 2028.

San Diego has been named a top-three finalist to host the 2029 Invictus Games, joining Aalborg and Daejeon. The final host will be picked after site visits next summer.

Ted Ginn Jr., ex-Ohio State receiver, is named head coach of the new Columbus Aviators in the United Football League, igniting enthusiasm in Ohio's football community.

Bernie Kosar was discharged after liver transplant surgery complications, feeling grateful and positive. He donated to his donor's family after a health battle that included E. coli blood poisoning.

Eric Kjar, the highly successful former high school coach, has been named the new head coach of Weber State football, generating optimism among fans for future success.

The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup final against the Spurs, with key performances from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. Despite the win, the Knicks chose not to raise a victory banner at Madison Square Garden.

The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers after a defeat and a season marred by interceptions, despite financial implications for the team.

The New York Knicks won their first NBA Cup in over 50 years in Las Vegas, sparking talks of NBA expansion to the city, much to Commissioner Adam Silver's interest.