Sports News Today — November 10, 2026
Justin Jefferson dons black leather trench coat before 'MNF' to lead NFL Week 9 arrivals and more — today's sports signal.
Big games and big deals dominated the sports world overnight. The NFL delivered stylish entrances and strong performances, with Justin Jefferson strutting his stuff in a black leather trench coat before Monday Night Football and several players making major impacts on the field - Walker and Lamb were among the winners, while Gibbs and Taylor had tough outings. The league's stars were on display, but the news didn't stop there.
In a major development, ESPN has secured exclusive rights to the expanded College Football Playoff through the 2031-32 season, with sources indicating a 5-year, $1.7 billion deal that will see the tournament field expand to 24 teams. That massive commitment was likely influenced by the growing popularity of college football, which continues to draw huge audiences. However, not all teams are enjoying ideal playing conditions - Gotham FC will play their NWSL semi at a 5K-seat venue due to issues with their home field, a far cry from the packed stadiums seen on college campuses and in the pros.
Today's signal:
• Justin Jefferson dons black leather trench coat before 'MNF' to lead NFL Week 9 arrivals (espn.com)
• Gotham to play NWSL semi at 5K seat venue due to shoddy home field (espn.com)
• ESPN exclusive rights holder of expanded CFP through 2031 season (espn.com)
• ESPN exclusive rightsholder of expanded CFP through 2031-32 season (espn.com)
• Sources: CFP, ESPN ink 5-year, $1.7B deal to expand field to 24 teams (espn.com)
• Winners and losers: Walker, Lamb come up big; Gibbs, Taylor disappoint (espn.com)