Sports News Today — September 7, 2026
We welcome college football back with all the absurdity it brings and more — today's sports signal.
The sports world is buzzing today as we dive into a new week of action across various leagues. College football is back, and with it comes the excitement and unpredictability that fans have come to love. Meanwhile, in the NASCAR world, Christopher Bell is making headlines after ending a 33-race winless streak with a thrilling victory at Darlington, giving him a strong start to the Chase. This win not only marks a significant milestone for Bell but also sets the stage for what promises to be an intense competition.
In other news, the Italian GP saw a surprising turn of events as Ferrari's struggles paved the way for Antonelli to take the win. On the college football front, the University of Michigan is facing criticism after a recent win, with Western Michigan calling out what they perceive as questionable tactics. In the NFL, several franchises are feeling the pressure to perform, with five teams in particular needing to secure wins to stay in the running. As we move into the new week, fans will be keeping a close eye on their favorite teams and drivers to see who will come out on top.
Today's signal:
• We welcome college football back with all the absurdity it brings (espn.com)
• Bell ends 33-race winless streak, takes Darlington (espn.com)
• Bell starts Chase with victory at Darlington (espn.com)
• Ferrari's vintage disaster-class paves way for Antonelli to win Italian GP (espn.com)
• Nothing 'unfair' in U-M win, Western Michigan says (espn.com)
• 🏈 Five NFL franchises that need to win now (espn.com)