Coverage tracker

The most covered news stories, 12 October to 18 October 2026

FTMQ Sports reads 24,728 headlines from 399 outlets a week. These are the stories the most of them covered, and the outlet that had each one first.

1. 1

   College Football Playoff nears deal to expand format to 24 teams

   7 outlets · first: Yahoo College Football, Thu 17:48 UTC · College Sports

2. 2

   Houston Texans finalized Marvin Harrison Jr trade on Friday GM says

   5 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports, Tue 16:03 UTC · American Football

3. 3

   Ohio governor signs order granting fifth year of eligibility for college athletes

   5 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports, Tue 21:45 UTC · College Sports

4. 4

   Cleveland Guardians take ALCS lead with Game 3 win against Rays

   5 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Wed 14:49 UTC · Top Stories

5. 5

   Steve Sarkisian evaluates Texas offense including Arch Manning after Florida loss

   5 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Sat 22:04 UTC · American Football

6. 6

   NFL suspends Alaric Jackson two games for punching Bradley Chubb

   4 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Tue 11:47 UTC · Top Stories

7. 7

   Hearing officer reduces Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson suspension

   4 outlets · first: ProFootballTalk, Wed 23:37 UTC · American Football

8. 8

   NFL rules defensive tackle Zxavian Harris eligible for free agency

   3 outlets · first: Yahoo NFL, Tue 15:12 UTC · Top Stories

9. 9

   NFL suspends Rams tackle Alaric Jackson two games for postgame punch

   3 outlets · first: Yahoo NFL, Tue 21:04 UTC · American Football

10. 10

    Clemson men sixth and Duke first in ACC preseason basketball poll

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Tue 21:27 UTC · Top Stories

11. 11

    Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams remains questionable despite full practice return

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Wed 13:02 UTC · American Football

12. 12

    Raiders coach Klint Kubiak confirms Ashton Jeanty will play Sunday

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Wed 18:07 UTC · American Football

13. 13

    SEC commissioner warns league may set rules if Congress fails

    3 outlets · first: Audacy, Wed 22:03 UTC · College Sports

14. 14

    Dallas Cowboys list Joey Porter Jr as questionable against Packers

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Thu 15:01 UTC · American Football

15. 15

    Browns receiver KC Concepcion clears concussion protocol after Minkah Fitzpatrick hit

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Thu 19:29 UTC · American Football

16. 16

    Oregon to start quarterback Brock Thomas over Dylan Raiola against Nebraska

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo College Football, Fri 22:30 UTC · College Sports

17. 17

    Florida expected to start Tramell Jones at quarterback against Texas

    3 outlets · first: CBS College Football, Fri 23:34 UTC · College Sports

18. 18

    Aqib Talib criticizes Ryan Fitzpatrick over Bo Nix comments

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo Sports Top, Sat 12:45 UTC · American Football

19. 19

    Auburn upsets top ranked Georgia with last second field goal

    3 outlets · first: Yahoo College Football, Sat 23:01 UTC · Top Stories