ESPN Cleveland Sports Daily - September 8, 2025 - presented by CHI Memorial

The Denver Broncos topped the Tennessee Titans 20-12 on Sunday, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Atlanta Falcons 23-20. On Sunday Night Football, the Buffalo Bills pulled off a wild finish, outlasting the Baltimore Ravens 41-40. Monday Night Football features the Minnesota Vikings at the Chicago Bears — kickoff at 8:15, with coverage on ESPN Cleveland 101.3, ABC, and the ManningCast on ESPN2.

At the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz added to his legacy with his second career championship in New York, defeating Jannik Sinner to claim his sixth major overall. The two split this year’s Grand Slam titles. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka captured the trophy Saturday.

The new AP College Football Poll has Ohio State holding the top spot, followed by Penn State, LSU, Oregon, and Miami, with Georgia at No. 6. Tennessee rises to No. 15.

On the diamond, it was a rough night for the Braves as Seattle rolled to an 18-2 win. Atlanta opens a new series tonight against the Cubs — first pitch at 7:15 on Mix 104.1 and ESPN Cleveland 101.3.

And from the Chattanooga high school football rewind: Walker Valley won a shootout over McMinn County 54-42, Bradley Central blanked Hardin Valley 49-0, and Tullahoma handled Cleveland 39-20.