Global sports headlines on September 28, 2026, are dominated by NFL Week 3 results, WNBA playoff opening games, the conclusion of MLB’s regular season, and a historic United States comeback at the Presidents Cup. The New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Golden State Valkyries opened their WNBA postseason campaigns with victories. In football, the Washington Commanders defeated Seattle, while Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati. The MLB postseason begins Tuesday, September 29, with Wild Card series. International attention also focuses on cycling’s new world road champion, ATP and WTA tournaments in Asia, and continuing European and international soccer competitions.
Top Global Sports News — September 28
American Football: NFL
- Washington stuns Seattle: The Commanders defeated the Seahawks 33–31, ending Seattle’s unbeaten start.
- Pittsburgh survives Cincinnati: The Steelers edged the Bengals 30–27.
- Baltimore defeats Dallas: The Ravens secured a 34–31 victory with a last-second 56-yard field goal.
- Indianapolis edges Houston: The Colts won 19–17 after a late Spencer Shrader field goal.
- Philadelphia at Chicago: Monday Night Football headlines the September 28 schedule.
College Football: NCAA FB / NCAAF
- Texas remains No. 1 in the AP college football rankings.
- Texas Tech stands at No. 12, while Houston climbs to No. 20 and SMU reaches No. 21.
- The college football season continues with conference competition and rankings movement.
Basketball: WNBA
- New York Liberty 91, Minnesota Lynx 75: New York takes a 1–0 first-round series lead.
- Las Vegas Aces 102, Indiana Fever 85: A’ja Wilson leads the Aces’ playoff opening victory.
- Atlanta Dream 92, Washington Mystics 77: Atlanta begins its postseason with a comeback victory.
- Golden State Valkyries 104, Dallas Wings 80: Golden State earns its first playoff victory in franchise history. Media+2
Basketball: NBA, NCAAB and WNCAAB
- NBA preseason and offseason developments remain part of the broader basketball calendar.
- College basketball programs continue preparations for the upcoming season.
- No independently verified major breaking NBA or NCAA basketball result is established in the sources reviewed for this briefing.
Baseball: MLB
- Regular season concludes: MLB moves into its postseason phase.
- Wild Card matchups begin September 29.
- Philadelphia faces Atlanta.
- Chicago Cubs meet San Diego.
- Boston meets the New York Yankees.
- Chicago White Sox face Houston.
- The Baltimore–Yankees regular-season game was canceled because of weather.
Soccer: EPL, MLS and International Football
- MLS: Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami 2–1 on September 27.
- UEFA Nations League: Belgium faces France, while Armenia meets Montenegro on September 28.
- CONCACAF Nations League: Jamaica meets Honduras, with Guatemala facing El Salvador.
- European domestic football and women’s competitions continue their scheduled campaigns.
Golf: Presidents Cup and Global Tours
- Historic American comeback: The United States defeated the International team 17–13 at the Presidents Cup.
- The Americans completed the largest final-round comeback in the competition’s 32-year history.
- The victory extended the United States’ winning streak to 11 consecutive Presidents Cups.
- PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and DP World Tour events remain part of the international golf calendar.
Cycling: UCI World Championships
- Brandon McNulty wins world road title: The American cyclist claimed the men’s world road race championship in Montreal.
- McNulty succeeded Tadej Pogačar as world champion following a solo victory.
Tennis: ATP, WTA and Global Tours
- Chengdu and Hangzhou ATP tournaments reach their singles finals.
- Beijing hosts combined ATP and WTA competition.
- Tokyo hosts ATP tournament action.
- Singapore finalist Talia Gibson rises to world No. 37 in the WTA rankings.
- Kim Birrell climbs to No. 41 following her Korea title.
Motorsport: F1, NASCAR, IndyCar and MotoGP
- International motorsport calendars continue with their respective championship schedules.
- NASCAR’s playoff season remains a central American racing storyline.
- No verified September 28 race winner across F1, IndyCar, or MotoGP is established in the sources reviewed.
Hockey: NHL
- NHL preseason activity continues ahead of the regular season.
- Florida, Carolina, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Vegas feature in the upcoming schedule
Other International Sports
- Cricket / ICC: Women’s domestic cricket preparations continue in Australia, including squad announcements for the Women’s National Cricket League.
- Rugby Union and Rugby League: International and domestic competitions remain ongoing.
- Boxing and MMA: UFC, ONE Championship, and professional boxing calendars require separate event verification.
- Track and Field / Swimming: No verified major September 28 championship result established in the reviewed sources.
- Volleyball and Gymnastics: International and collegiate competitions continue.
- Esports: Global tournament schedules remain active; no independently confirmed headline result included.
Closing Executive Takeaway
September 28 is a significant transition day across global sports: the NFL produces decisive Week 3 results, the WNBA playoffs begin with four opening victories, MLB prepares for its Wild Card postseason, and the United States celebrates a record-setting Presidents Cup comeback. Cycling and tennis add international championship and ranking developments, while soccer’s national-team competitions provide additional action.
