Tour News Today — September 6, 2026
The Americans still playing at the US Open and more — today's tour signal.
The sports world is buzzing today with thrilling storylines unfolding across the globe. As the US Open continues to captivate tennis fans, American players are still vying for glory, with Zheng and Potapova making waves by pulling off a pair of stunning upsets. Meanwhile, college football is back and kicking off the new season with a bang - or rather, a disputed last-second call that has everyone talking about Michigan's chances.
From the gridiron to the hardwood, excitement is building on multiple fronts. In football, Alabama's Russell is already making a name for himself after a debut win, with many believing the 'sky's the limit' for his potential. College football rivalries are also heating up, with Florida reviving a classic cheer that's sure to get the crowd going. And it's not just the sports world in the US that's delivering surprises - over at the FIBA Women's World Cup, Mali has pulled off a major upset by taking down Spain, proving that anything can happen when nations come together to compete.
Today's signal:
• The Americans still playing at the US Open (espn.com)
• Did Michigan deserve that last second? We welcome college football back with all the absurdity it brings (espn.com)
• Florida revives 'gator bait' cheer 6 years after ban (espn.com)
• 'Sky's the limit' for Bama's Russell after debut win (espn.com)
• Zheng, Potapova spring pair of US Open upsets (espn.com)
• Mali shocks Spain at FIBA Women's World Cup (espn.com)