Sports News Today — October 18, 2026
'Emotional' Sitake reminiscent after BYU's upset of Notre Dame and more — today's sports signal.
What a day it has been in the world of sports! We're still reeling from the massive upset in college football, as BYU took down Notre Dame in a thrilling matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats. The Cougars' head coach, Kalani Sitake, was visibly emotional in his post-game remarks, and it's easy to see why - this win is a huge statement for his team. Meanwhile, other teams and players are making waves, like Jon Sumrall and the Auburn Tigers, who are giving fans a show with their unique style and sense of humor.
But it's not just college football that's been heating up - the world of professional boxing saw a major showdown between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, with Dubois emerging victorious after stopping Wardley in Round 2. And in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever are turning their season around, having ditched their "moral victories" mindset and are now focused on winning games. The Valkyries, on the other hand, are off to a strong start in their series, with Gabby Williams leading the charge with a clutch performance in Game 1, including 26 points and some crucial late free throws to take down the Dream. With so many exciting storylines unfolding, there's never been a better time to be a sports fan!
Today's signal:
• 'Emotional' Sitake reminiscent after BYU's upset of Notre Dame (espn.com)
• Jon Sumrall's cowboy hat, Auburn's caption tops trolls from Week 7 in college football (espn.com)
• Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Fight results as Dubois stops Wardley in Round 2 (espn.com)
• Gabby Williams comes up clutch as Valkyries 'find a way' in Game 1 (espn.com)
• Indiana is no longer a team that looks for moral victories (espn.com)
• Williams' 26, late free throws lift Valkyries past Dream in G1 (espn.com)