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Amid the Horrors of 9/11, Sports Became the Cultural Force That Brought Us Together

The paradox of sports—all that levity, all that gravity—was thrown into vivid relief in the drama of 9/11, the national tragedy that played out 25 years ago. It started as a conventional Tuesday morning in the early innings of fall. Warm weather. A bright blue, cloudless sky. A few miles from lower Manhattan, the U.S. Open had concluded two days before. (Sports Illustrated)

College football Week 2 schedule breakdown

Of course, the Week 2 schedule features two major intersectional clashes between the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference that will impact the College Football Playoff race and draw most of people's attention. But those won't be the only games with intrigue. With all that out of the way, here’s our rundown of the most intriguing games on the Week 2 calendar. (USA Today)

'Western Michigan won that football game': WMU president claims victory over Michigan

Western Michigan spent days refusing to say it. On Wednesday, the university's president finally said the quiet part out loud. "Western Michigan University won that football game," Russ Kavalhuna told CBS Sports. The declaration came on the heels of the NCAA's decision to change replay rules around a result that nobody in charge seems willing to change. (CBS Sports)

Facing potential expulsion, LSU blinked first in historic standoff with SEC

A potential landmark federal court hearing between the SEC and LSU was postponed amid the school's efforts to de-escalate the situation. Moments before the temporary restraining order hearing in the SEC's lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin and others was set to begin, it was announced that the hearing had been continued and would be rescheduled. (CBS Sports)

Ranking the 25 best players in college basketball eligibility limbo

8. Seth Trimble, Louisville: Trimble has joined the same lawsuit in Kentucky that cleared Mark Mitchell to play a fifth season at Missouri. If it sticks, the Cardinals will have one of the best available fifth-year standouts. 25. Cade Tyson, Minnesota: Tyson, a plaintiff in the federal case in Colorado that a judge overturned, still needs another path to play a fifth season. (ESPN)

Tennessee fans delivered an incredible tribute to Dolly Parton

Tennessee opened their 2026 season on Saturday at home with a matchup against Furman. Throughout the game, the Vols paid tribute to one of Tennessee’s favorite daughters, Dolly Parton, who passed away in August. While the players on the field sported helmet decals in Parton’s honor, it was far from the only celebration they gave her on Saturday. (Awful Announcing)

Inside how Western Michigan leaders dealt with controversial loss to Michigan

Lance Taylor was working in Western Michigan's football facility the morning after Western Michigan's heartbreaking loss at Michigan when his university president called a press conference to discuss one of the most improbable and controversial finishes in college football history. WMU's president and head coach spent nearly an hour speaking to reporters. (CBS Sports)

Cade Tyson rejoins Minnesota basketball in aim for 5th season, as courts sort out eligibility

Minnesota basketball’s leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season. Tyson has enrolled in classes and will practice with the Gophers while waiting for official eligibility clearance. Tyson was part of a group of college basketball players from the high school class of 2022 who won in court the right to play another season. (Associated Press)

NBA penalizes Clippers, Kawhi Leonard: Winners and losers from investigation

Fines, suspensions, forfeited picks and temporary league banishment. Those were the consequences the NBA came down with following their investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention tactics with star Kawhi Leonard. The hammer came down hard on the Clippers, Leonard and those found to be involved with the investigation. (USA Today)

Wake Forest Sports Hall of Famer Alphonso Smith Passes Away

Wake Forest Athletics mourns the loss of former football standout Alphonso Smith, who passed away on Sept. 2, 2026. A Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Smith remains the ACC's leader for career interceptions with 21 and is also second in school history with 61 passes defended. He was also a key member of the 2006 ACC Championship team. (GoDeacs.com)

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