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Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix victory, finishing comfortably ahead of Charles Leclerc in second, with Kimi Antonelli completing the podium. The result kept the race's narrative firmly in Verstappen's favour from start to finish.
Ferrari and Hamilton
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur explained the reasoning behind Lewis Hamilton's failed strategic gamble in Singapore, a call that ultimately did not pay off on race day.
Sprint Qualifying Controversy
The FIA admitted that human error compromised fairness during the sprint qualifying session in Singapore, acknowledging the confusion that surrounded the weekend's timing and procedures.
Championship Outlook
Antonelli's title credentials remain a central talking point, with analysis examining how he could clinch the world championship at the United States Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Verstappen joked about coded messages as Red Bull prepares its succession plan for engineer Lambiase.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Premier League: Man City and Liverpool
Manchester City thrashed 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to silence a vitriolic atmosphere, with the result seen as a statement win despite the club's ongoing crisis. Defiance was on show from City players and staff after the guilty verdict on breaching financial rules, though the win carries an air of irrelevance while the season remains in limbo. Liverpool fans had greeted the visitors with banners and chants, while Enzo Maresca praised the club's united front. Andoni Iraola criticised the dismissal of Ryan Gravenberch as undeserved, and Jamie Carragher called the decision shocking. Anfield's fear factor is fading, with Liverpool still winless at home this season, and Andy Burnham has promised to release details of the club's meetings after criticism of his comments.
Man City Sanctions and Fans
Sanctions over City's financial malfeasance could threaten the club's future and fanbase, with supporters bearing the brunt. Toxicity and uncertainty surround the side ahead of the trip to Liverpool, and Match ratings highlighted Haaland and Doku among City's strongest performers while Wirtz struggled for Liverpool. Anderson and Wirtz offered contrasting value for money in the latest hits and misses column. City's Anfield verdict was delivered by a crowd that reminded them of their long wait for a trophy since 1976.
Other Premier League Results
Arsenal fought back to beat Leeds as the Premier League returned, keeping pressure on leaders City. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham despite having an extra man for most of the game, and worst start in 40 years followed as Tottenham were reduced to ten men. Senne Lammens said United must move on ahead of their trip to Atlético Madrid. Crystal Palace stunned Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Oliver Glasner's return to Selhurst Park. Hull City rescued a 2-2 draw with Everton through Mohamed Belloumi off the bench, while Southampton beat Portsmouth 1-0 with ten men to end a 20-year league derby drought. Match of the Day covered the top-flight action including Chelsea's win over Bournemouth. Aston Villa are reportedly planning a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick.
Transfers and Managerial News
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all said to be interested in Roma youngster Emanuele Lulli. Corinthians hired Clarence Seedorf amid a relegation battle. Forest Green Rovers have a managerless plan to replace Savage. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill played down reports of a trialist goalkeeper.
Europe and Other Leagues
Messi scored twice for Miami in a 4-0 win over DC United, his first game since his farewell with Argentina. Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest Bundesliga goal after a Neuer error. Barcelona set a record start with Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus filling the void left by Raphinha. Vinícius Júnior apologised after a red card for pulling a hair, and Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by Portugal. Celtic beat Motherwell 2-0 on Jota's return from long-term injury, and Celtic returned to the Premiership summit. USWNT lost 2-0 to Spain, with Wilson earning a bright 8/10 rating. Elise Hughes said reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong dream as Wales prepare for Albania.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Knicks and Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns publicly pushed back after New York said it was tabling contract extension talks, calling the development "news to me." The dispute leaves the Knicks' front-office plans for their star big man in limbo.
Warriors Lock Up Podziemski
Golden State finalized a five-year, $110M extension with guard Brandin Podziemski, securing a key young piece for the Warriors' next phase.
Mavericks and Lakers Previews
Kyrie Irving returned to the Mavericks after 586 days away, scoring 17 points in his first appearance during Dallas's China preseason game. In Los Angeles, Walker Kessler is nearing his debut for the Lakers after a full practice, closing in on a return from a finger injury.
Kings Injury Concerns
Sacramento received a mixed update on Maxime Raynaud. The second-year center avoided a serious injury and will be reevaluated in two weeks, though an initial report of a knee injury had raised fears of a much longer absence.
Pistons and Duren
Detroit retained Jalen Duren on a five-year, $200M deal, but the commitment raises the stakes for a Pistons team now expected to deliver results on that investment.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Game Results & Scoring Highlights
The Falcons returned a fumble for a touchdown in a live-action showdown that kept fans on their feet. The Commanders botched their final play in overtime, settling for a 27-27 tie with the Giants, and quarterback Jayden Daniels took ownership of the chaotic closing seconds. The Jaguars stunned the Eagles on a walk-off point-after, with nose tackle DaVon Hamilton delivering a crucial snap after an emergency long snapper stepped in.
The Packers rolled to a 31-7 win over the Bears, and afterward Zaire Franklin ripped rookie Luther Burden for quitting on a play. The Texans snapped a losing skid against the Titans, a result that also ended a long-running jinx tied to the Terrible Towel. The Vikings edged the Saints as Kyler Murray scrambled seven times, a vintage showing that reminded observers of his best days. The Jets claimed a win behind a breakout game from David Bailey, a performance coach Aaron Glenn praised as phenomenal.
Injuries & Roster Updates
The Bears remain hopeful that quarterback Caleb Williams will return soon after missing a third straight game, according to coach Ben Johnson. Patriots running back Tre Veyon Henderson and left tackle Will Campbell both left the Raiders game with ankle and knee injuries during a 45-17 rout. Browns rookie KC Concepcion was knocked out of the Jets game with a concussion after an illegal hit. Texans running back David Montgomery suffered a groin injury and exited the Titans game. The 49ers ruled out Deebo Samuel with a hamstring injury, further thinning a depleted receiving corps. The Vikings lost tight end T.J. Hockenson to a concussion on the second play of the game, and Minnesota elevated Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad to help patch the receiver group.
Eagles running back Will Shipley is out with a foot injury, leaving Philadelphia further depleted at the position. The Rams reported that Myles Garrett is making good progress after knee surgery, though no return timetable has been set. Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo announced the birth of their second child. Doctors around the league worry Jayden Daniels faces a heightened risk of another elbow dislocation.
Transactions & Front Office
The Texans completed a trade for Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting him with quarterback C.J. Stroud after a 1-4 start in Houston. The reasoning behind the deal centers on giving Stroud another reliable target. The Ravens held a physical on Cam Jurgens at the Eagles facility as the teams prepared to finalize a trade. Philadelphia is expected to keep retired tackle Lane Johnson on its 53-man roster until after June amid offensive line changes. The Patriots placed Mack Hollins on injured reserve with a calf injury.
Coaching & Locker Room
Titans coach Robert Saleh will stick with Cam Ward as his starting quarterback despite Tennessee's 0-5 start, promising to give him every opportunity. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took the blame for a late-game decision in the Jaguars loss, saying he lost the game for his team. Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott offered encouragement to Glenn as the Jets' losses mounted, with New York now 4-17 under him. The 49ers' Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter of a divisional showdown with the Seahawks for head-butting a helmetless opponent. Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were both ejected for fighting on the opening kickoff in London.
Fantasy Football & Betting
Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren, and Jahmyr Gibbs led the Week 5 fantasy performers, while Jonathan Taylor and Nico Brown struggled. Quarterback No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut in a Raiders loss, earning praise from coaches for doing a good job. Ahead of Sunday's action, bettors can review the Ravens-Falcons odds for the Sunday Night Football matchup. Our experts also broke down the Week 5 best bets with odds and player props. Fantasy managers should note that Kyren Williams could finish top five among running backs, with two Raiders tight ends potentially cracking the top 10 scorers.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Championship Series Setup
The Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, and Guardians remain standing as the League and National Championship Series take shape. MLB has named its crew chiefs for both series, with Bill Miller and Mark Wegner leading the umpiring assignments. Analysts have also weighed in on the matchups, with expert picks forecasting who advances, and ESPN's final four rankings placing each contender in order.
NLCS: Dodgers vs. Brewers
Los Angeles will open the National League Championship Series with Tarik Skubal on the mound in Game, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game. Miguel Rojas remains on the roster after a back scare sidelined him, giving the Dodgers their infield depth intact. Commentators have called the series baseball at its very best, a showcase many fear could be overshadowed by a looming labor stoppage.
ALCS: Rays vs. Guardians
Cleveland arrives in St. Petersburg after a whirlwind Game 5, while Tampa Bay has enjoyed extra time to recover. That contrast has sparked the familiar debate over whether rest or rhythm matters more in October.
Playoff Fallout
The White Sox suffered a stunning collapse, striking out 21 times and collecting just three hits in a decisive Game 3 loss after squandering a 2-0 ALDS lead. In the front office, Sam Fuld declined an offer to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations.
Postseason Awards Watch
The race for playoff MVP is tightening, with a tracker of postseason performers highlighting the players driving their teams' success. Off the field, a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's legal fight with the Chicago Cubs continues to draw attention.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injury Updates
Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is close to making his season debut after rehabbing a shoulder injury, while Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury. Senators forward William Eklund is expected to be sidelined for an extended period after an ankle injury sustained on a hard hit in Thursday's win over the Flyers.
Goaltending Milestone
Cam Talbot, the well-traveled 39-year-old netminder, led the Blue Jackets to a win and became the first NHL goaltender to record a victory with a ninth different team, setting a league record.
Sharks Update
Macklin Celebrini, the 20-year-old recently named San Jose captain, returned from a two-game absence and scored the Sharks' first goal in a loss to the Oilers.
Retirements and Remembrances
Defenseman Matt Dumba, announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons with five teams, a career that included the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The league also mourned Bobby Gould, the former longtime Capitals forward, who died at 69 after most of an 11-year NHL career in Washington.
Sunday Slate and Rankings
With just three games on the calendar, Flyers-Hurricanes, Canucks-Rangers and Kraken-Capitals headline the day's previews. ESPN's latest power rankings reflect the first regular-season update of the 1-32 poll, while breakout candidates for the coming season are already drawing attention.
General Sports
Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
NFL
The Jets' "Cleveland Brown" trolling led the league's social media jabs this week, as teams celebrated wins by taunting opponents online. In Week, the 49ers face questions about whether Mike Evans can push them over the top, while our overreaction piece asks whether the Titans should look for another quarterback and whether the NFC East winner will finish with a losing record. Lamar Jackson is ruled out for the Ravens' Week 5 game, and our full game guide previews all 15 matchups with picks and predictions.
College Football
Georgia climbed to No. 1 in the Week 7 AP Top 25 after its 20-17 win at Alabama, while Texas dropped to seventh and Oregon went unranked. Georgia's Dwight Phillips Jr. ran for 120 yards to help the Bulldogs make their case, and Kirby Smart said the team had scored enough points despite trailing at the half. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer questioned sophomore cornerback Dijon Lee Jr.'s emotional maturity after a costly personal foul.
Oklahoma upset No. 1 Texas on a last-second 47-yard field goal, with John Mateer leading the winning drive, and the Sooners trolled their rivals afterward. Our CFP projection lays out how the committee could rank the top 12 teams after a week of upsets. Kentucky converted a 2-point play in overtime to upset No. 10 LSU, while three top-10 SEC teams lost in a week of SEC upsets. The Big Ten admitted it spotted the ball incorrectly on Oregon's potential tying two-point conversion, and Dylan Raiola was benched after three turnovers in the start against UCLA. Oregon's mascot also trolled USC with a Trojan horse pregame entrance. Finally, five-star receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida.
Baseball
The Dodgers took an early lead in Game 1 of the NLCS on Andy Pages' RBI single. In the ALDS, the Guardians knocked out the White Sox and completed their comeback, with Gavin Williams contributing 12 of the club's record 21 strikeouts.
Motorsport
Max Verstappen dominated for his first Singapore Grand Prix win, with Kimi Antonelli third. Lewis Hamilton called his strategy decision a "painful lesson" after ignoring a Ferrari pit call that dropped him from P3 to P6, and apologised to the team, moving Antonelli closer to the title. In Moto GP, Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix while Jorge Martin retook the championship lead.
Golf
Michael Brennan claimed the Baycurrent Classic by one shot over Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell, earning his second PGA Tour win of the season. On the DP World Tour, Grant Forrest held off home favourite Eugenio Chacarra to win the Spanish Open and secure Masters and Open invitations.
Motor Racing and NASCAR
Chase Briscoe held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in a Charlotte photo finish to win his second straight playoff race.
Combat Sports
Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round in Las Vegas, derailing the Briton's title hopes. Canelo Alvarez remains willing to fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks in the region, a Saudi official said. Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez died at 69, the three-division champion having held world titles across his career. WWE's Money in the Bank event left Roman Reigns facing fresh challengers after he retained his title over LA Knight.
Cricket
South African Eric Simons is set to join England's Test backroom team as bowling coach. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud took a Test hat-trick, and Australia's veteran pace quartet and Steve Smith put the tourists in charge against South Africa.
Tennis and Athletics
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese champion of the China Open. Eliud Kipchoge, broke the course record at the Melbourne Marathon, saying his body is still peaking.
Darts and Snooker
Jonny Clayton claimed his first ranking title of the year by beating Luke Humphries in the Swiss final.
Rugby
Christian Wade scored his 100th Premiership try in a 34-28 Exeter win over Newcastle, becoming just the second player to reach the milestone. Sale edged Harlequins 28-24 with a late penalty try, extending Harlequins' poor start to the season to three straight defeats. Ulster hooker Tom Stewart called for honest conversations after their winless start, and Wales' under-threat regions picked up their first wins in URC round three. Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin urged Gareth Davies to reverse his retirement for the 2027 World Cup.
Gaelic Games and Other
Clonduff ended a 26-year wait for the Down title with a 1-14 to 1-10 win. Derry City captain Michael Duffy said silverware takes priority over European qualification.