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Texas is UConn's biggest threat -- and four more takeaways from the opening month

CHARLIE CREME AND MICHAEL VOEPEL

Texas is up, the ACC is down, Sarah Strong is even better than anticipated and more early takeaways.

Sources: No. 5 Texas Tech to extend McGuire

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire has agreed in principle to a new seven-year deal worth an average of nearly $7 million per year, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sitake to remain head coach at BYU, sources say

KYLE BONAGURA

BYU coach Kalani Sitake intends to remain at the school, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the school preparing to offer the Cougars coach a lucrative contract extension.

Sources: Earlier camp start part of WNBA proposal

ALEXA PHILIPPOU

Along with significant salary increases and a new compensation system, the WNBA also is proposing to its players amid CBA talks an earlier start date for training camps and cutting team housing, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Auburn's Golesh makes 'easy call' to keep Durkin

ADAM RITTENBERG

Auburn's Alex Golesh announced Tuesday the Tigers will retain DJ Durkin, keeping the defensive coordinator on staff, with the new coach saying that his decision "was an easy call," and that Durkin's "a phenomenal leader on the defensive side of the ball."

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff

Right-hander Cody Ponce, the KBO MVP, and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal, sources told ESPN.

Ole Miss rises to sixth in latest CFP rankings

MARK SCHLABACH

Despite former coach Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU over the weekend, 11-1 Ole Miss was not penalized by the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday, as the Rebels actually moved up to No. 6 following their 38-19 win at Mississippi State.

The NHL's best this week: Kyle Palmieri, 'hockey guy'

ARDA OCAL

The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.

Sources: Cal targeting Oregon DC Lupoi as coach

KYLE BONAGURA AND PETE THAMEL

Cal is targeting Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi to become its next football coach, with a process expected to lead to his hiring in the coming days, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic.

Vanderbilt flips five-star QB Curtis from Georgia

ELI LEDERMAN

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, ESPN's No. 1 pocket passer and the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2026 Class, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

Week 15 Anger Index: The case for Texas and month-long gripes for Miami, BYU

DAVID HALE

Which teams have the most to be upset about over their latest CFP ranking?

Fitzgerald: 'There will be no more motivated coach'

Pat Fitzgerald spoke with eight schools about potential coaching jobs, looking for the best place to resume his career, before choosing Michigan State. "It was almost a no-brainer for me when the opportunity was presented," he said Tuesday.

Source: LSU top commit waiting on Kiffin hires

ELI LEDERMAN

LSU pledge Lamar Brown, ESPN's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class, is waiting for Lane Kiffin to assemble his staff before signing with the Tigers.

Evans' 3 lifts Blue Devils over champion Gators

A go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left by Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans sent the No. 4 Blue Devils to a 67-66 victory over reigning national champion Florida Tuesday, an effort that gave them a 9-0 mark, including five wins at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal

Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night, debuting for the Golden Knights in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Blackhawks.