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Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:50 PM ET
Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen claimed autosport.com a comfortable first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory, with Charles Leclerc finishing second and Kimi Antonelli completing the podium. The result was overshadowed in part by a qualifying mix-up, as the FIA admitted autosport.com that human error compromised fairness during sprint qualifying.
Team Strategy and Rivalries
Ferrari's Fred Vasseur explained autosport.com the reasoning behind Lewis Hamilton's failed strategic gamble in Singapore. Inside McLaren, the Norris-Piastri clash autosport.com is being treated as a serious matter, with the team stressing focus on its shared objectives.
Championship Outlook
Antonelli's championship position continues to strengthen, with analysis suggesting he could clinch the title autosport.com at the United States Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Red Bull is phasing in autosport.com Lambiase's successor, with Verstappen lightheartedly joking about coded team messages.
Football/Soccer
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Premier League: Man City and Liverpool
Manchester City beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, shrugging off the noise and controversy surrounding their recent guilty verdict. Jamie Carragher skysports.com called Ryan Gravenberch's sending off "barely a foul" and criticised the decision as shocking. City defied espn.com a hostile Kop, with Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku starring, and now sit top of the table. Anfield's verdict was delivered by the home crowd, whose chants about trophies since 1976 echoed throughout the afternoon.
Before kick-off, the match espn.com was framed as the first fixture since City were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules. Andy Burnham pledged bbc.co.uk to release details of City meetings, while BBC analysis questioned whether the season bbc.co.uk would still matter given the uncertainty hanging over the club. ESPN asked espn.com whether the rivalry between Klopp and Guardiola had been undermined, and warned espn.com that possible sanctions could hit fans hardest. Player ratings singled out bbc.co.uk Florian Wirtz's struggles and Haaland's influence.
Arsenal and the Premier League Return
Arsenal came from behind espn.com to beat Leeds as the league resumed, a result that keeps pressure on leaders City. Chelsea thrashed espn.com Bournemouth 5-1, with 36-year-old Jordan Henderson scoring a brace. Crystal Palace stunned skysports.com Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Oliver Glasner's return to Selhurst Park. Southampton won skysports.com 1-0 against Portsmouth with ten men, ending a 20-year drought in league derby wins. Hull City earned skysports.com a 2-2 draw with Everton, Mohamed Belloumi scoring off the bench.
Manchester United were held espn.com 1-1 by 10-man Tottenham, their worst start in 40 years. Bruno Fernandes' side should have won espn.com after going a goal and a man up, and Michael Carrick faces scrutiny espn.com over the collapse. Senne Lammens said espn.com the club must move on ahead of Atlético Madrid. Roberto De Zerbi revealed espn.com he "kissed" Rodrigo Bentancur after his red card, while the boos bbc.co.uk at Old Trafford increased pressure on Carrick.
La Liga and Europe
Barcelona set a record start espn.com with Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus filling the Raphinha void, and Gordon opened his account espn.com in a 3-0 win over Getafe. Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior was benched espn.com by José Mourinho and later apologised espn.com after a red card. In the Bundesliga, Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored espn.com the fastest goal in league history after a Manuel Neuer error. Gossip columns linked bbc.co.uk AC Milan with Bournemouth's Alex Scott, while Manchester City, United and Spurs eye espn.com Atlético's Giuliano Simeone.
Portugal and International Football
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended espn.com by the Portuguese federation after a national team walkout. Lionel Messi scored twice espn.com for Inter Miami in a 4-0 win over DC United, his first game since his emotional Argentina farewell. In the USWNT friendly, Spain beat espn.com the Americans 2-0, with Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scoring in the first 14 minutes. Sophia Wilson earned espn.com an 8/10 rating as a bright spot, and the defeat showed espn.com how close the gap remains. Crystal Dunn was honoured espn.com before the match.
Scottish Football
Celtic returned bbc.co.uk to the summit after a win over St Johnstone, and beat skysports.com Motherwell 2-0 with Jota's comeback from long-term injury lifting bbc.co.uk the mood. Martin O'Neill played down bbc.co.uk reports of a trialist goalkeeper. Hibernian's new boss Marink Reedijk bemoaned bbc.co.uk his side's imprecision after a defeat to Dundee United. Rangers' Ryan Naderi is proving bbc.co.uk his worth in their revival. Former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp retired bbc.co.uk after 22 years, and Elton John criticised bbc.co.uk Watford's form.
Other Sport
In the NFL, Cam Little kicked skysports.com a 57-yard field goal as time expired to lift Jacksonville over Philadelphia 19-17 in London. Exeter beat skysports.com Newcastle 34-28 despite a Christian Wade hat-trick. In cricket, Pat Cummins took skysports.com 3-54 as Australia built a 139-run lead against South Africa. Qinwen Zheng became skysports.com the first Chinese winner of the China Open. In golf, Grant Forrest birdied skysports.com the final hole to win the Open de España, Miyu Yamashita won skysports.com the Korea Championship with a course record, and Michael Brennan claimed skysports.com the Baycurrent Classic. In boxing, Lennox Lewis gave skysports.com Tyson Fury the mental edge over Anthony Joshua. Ross Smith vowed skysports.com "karma" would catch Mensur Suljovic, and Michael van Gerwen was knocked out skysports.com of the Swiss Darts Trophy. In F1, Lewis Hamilton apologised skysports.com to Ferrari for overriding a strategy call, and Kimi Antonelli could become skysports.com the youngest world champion. Alessia Russo was named bbc.co.uk England women's player of the year.
NBA Basketball
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Lillard and Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton said he hopes to repair his relationship espn.com with Damian Lillard after the two clashed over a stolen "Dame Time" celebration.
Mavericks and Kyrie
Kyrie Irving espn.com made a long-awaited return to the court, scoring 17 points in his first Mavericks preseason appearance, a dazzling showing in their China exhibition game.
Olympic Ambitions
Retired guard Russell Westbrook espn.com said he wants to carry the torch for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, drawing on his gold medal experience.
Warriors and Kings Updates
The Warriors agreed to a five-year, $110M extension espn.com with guard Brandin Podziemski. In Sacramento, the Kings suffered a blow as center Maxime Raynaud went down with an apparent serious knee injury espn.com during preseason play.
Pistons Pressure
Detroit committed $200M to center Jalen Duren espn.com on a five-year deal, raising questions about how the Pistons will meet the expectations that come with it.
NFL Football
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Injuries & Roster Moves
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a concussion on only the second play of the game, deepening Minnesota's problems on offense. Elsewhere, the Patriots placed veteran receiver Mack Hollins espn.com on injured reserve with a calf injury. Rams defensive end Myles Garrett espn.com is making good progress after knee surgery, though the team has not set a timetable for his return. Bills receiver DJ Moore espn.com returned to practice in a noncontact jersey and could play against the Rams, while receiver Palmer and defensive tackle Oliver are ruled out.
Commanders & Quarterback Health
Doctors around the league reportedly fear Jayden Daniels espn.com faces a higher risk of another elbow dislocation, with physicians viewing a recurrence as a matter of when rather than if.
Trades & Roster Decisions
The Cardinals are finalizing a deal espn.com to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., according to sources. The Ravens held a physical espn.com on center Cam Jurgens at the Eagles' facility before the two teams agreed to a trade. In Philadelphia, the Eagles are expected to keep espn.com retired tackle Lane Johnson on the 53-man roster until after June amid offensive line changes. The Vikings have elevated Odell Beckham Jr. espn.com from the practice squad, though it remains undecided whether he will play against the Saints.
Game Recap: London Fight
Tempers flared on the opening kickoff of the Eagles-Jaguars game in London, as Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. espn.com and Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were both ejected for fighting.
Coaching Pressure
Jets coach Aaron Glenn has endured a difficult stretch, going 4-17 in New York and failing to beat a team with a winning record. Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott espn.com offered words of encouragement as the losses continue to pile up.
Personal News
Christian McCaffrey and his wife Olivia Culpo announced the birth espn.com of their second child, Roman Augustus.
Week 5 Previews & Predictions
Ahead of Sunday's slate, experts have broken down the odds espn.com and player props for Week. The Ravens and Falcons meet on Sunday Night Football, and bettors can find odds and analysis espn.com for that matchup. Fantasy analysis suggests Kyren Williams espn.com could finish among the top five running backs. Five analysts have also weighed in with their Week 5 crystal ball espn.com picks on upsets, sleepers, and touchdown scorers.
Week 5 Fashion
The Cowboys honored the Dallas Stars espn.com with a tribute that kicked off the week's best game-day arrivals.
MLB Baseball
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Championship Series
The NLCS features a marquee clash as Tarik Skubal gets the Game 1 nod espn.com for the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto following in Game 2 against the Brewers. ESPN's experts are weighing in on the four remaining contenders espn.com, with the Dodgers, Brewers, Rays and Guardians still standing. A final-four ranking espn.com places each team in order of postseason strength, and the Dodgers-Brewers matchup is being hailed as baseball at its finest espn.com before a possible winter lockout.
Standout Performers
Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio is having a record-setting October espn.com at just 22 years old. The race for postseason MVP honors is heating up as analysts track the players espn.com doing the most to lift their clubs.
Postseason Heartbreak
The White Sox suffered a painful collapse, wasting a 2-0 ALDS lead espn.com after striking out 21 times and managing just three hits in a decisive loss.
Front Office and Off-Field
Former Phillies executive Sam Fuld declined an offer espn.com to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations. Meanwhile, a Wrigleyville rooftop owner is locked in a legal fight espn.com with the Chicago Cubs over the future of the last holdout property near Wrigley Field.
NHL Hockey
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Player Development & Breakout Watch
Heading into the new season, ESPN's NHL coverage highlights a crop of breakout candidates espn.com poised to make a leap, including players with fresh linemates and young talents on the verge of superstardom.
Weekend Schedule Preview
Sunday's slate is light, with just three games on the calendar. Flyers-Hurricanes, Canucks-Rangers and Kraken-Capitals are the featured matchups, and game previews with betting angles espn.com are available for each.
Sharks & Oilers
San Jose captain Macklin Celebrini espn.com returned from a two-game absence and scored San Jose's first goal, but the Sharks fell to the Oilers.
Retirements
Defenseman Matt Dumba espn.com announced his retirement at 32 after 13 NHL seasons with five teams. The 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner leaves the league with a long, well-traveled career.
Goaltending
Cam Talbot, led the Blue Jackets espn.com to a win and became the first NHL netminder to record victories with nine different teams, an outstanding milestone for the veteran. Meanwhile, Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin espn.com will miss the rest of the season after suffering a right knee injury.
Injuries
Senators forward William Eklund espn.com is out for an extended period after injuring his ankle on a hard hit in Thursday's win over the Flyers.
Remembrances
Former Capitals forward Bobby Gould espn.com, who spent most of his 11-year NHL career in Washington, died at.
Saturday Recap Preview
Saturday featured a massive 14-game slate, from a 1 p.m. ET start through two 10 p.m. games, and full previews, stats and betting information espn.com covered the entire docket.
General Sports
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College Football
Georgia edged past espn.com No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa, with Dwight Phillips Jr. running for 120 yards to stake the Bulldogs' claim to the No. 1 ranking. Kirby Smart was satisfied espn.com afterward, saying his team had scored enough points despite trailing at the half. In Norman, Oklahoma stunned espn.com No. 1 Texas when Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal sailed through as time expired, capping a game-winning drive led by John Mateer. The Sooners then trolled espn.com their rivals with a pointed social media response.
Week 6 delivered upsets galore espn.com across the SEC, with three top-10 teams falling. Kentucky converted espn.com a 2-point play in overtime to beat No. 10 LSU, with quarterback Kenneth Minchey running it in. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer questioned espn.com sophomore cornerback Dijon Lee Jr.'s emotional maturity after a costly personal foul. Indiana rallied espn.com for a comeback win over Nebraska, with Nick Marsh scoring a 44-yard touchdown on fourth down to extend the Hoosiers' winning streak to 22 games.
In the Pac-12 and Big Ten, UCLA upset espn.com Oregon 17-15 and remained undefeated, with Knight accounting for two touchdowns despite an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Oregon's offense under review espn.com after Dylan Raiola was benched following three turnovers, with coach Lanning vowing a full evaluation. Oregon's mascot also made headlines espn.com with a Trojan horse pregame entrance aimed at USC. In the ACC, North Carolina beat espn.com Pitt 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent, as Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass.
Playoff Picture
ESPN's selection committee projection reshuffled espn.com the top 12 after Week, with a new No. 1 emerging following the weekend's upsets.
Baseball
The Cleveland Guardians knocked out espn.com the Chicago White Sox to complete an ALDS comeback, with Gavin Williams pitching on a day's rest as the Guardians recorded a franchise-record 21 strikeouts.
NFL
Lamar Jackson and Monangai were ruled out espn.com for the Ravens, while Chase and Jeanty were listed as questionable ahead of Week. Fans can catch up on every espn.com Week 5 matchup, with previews, predictions and picks for the 16 games on the slate.
Boxing and MMA
Puerto Rican legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, a Hall of Fame boxer who won world titles in three divisions, died espn.com at the age of. Brendan Allen submitted bbc.co.uk Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round in Las Vegas, derailing the Briton's title hopes. Former UFC fighter Michael "Venom" Page signed bbc.co.uk with KSI's Misfits Boxing, saying he is coming to show the boxing world what he can do.
Wrestling
At Money in the Bank, Roman Reigns retained espn.com his title by beating LA Knight, and now faces a crowd of challengers seeking a shot at the Tribal Chief.
Formula One
Max Verstappen dominated bbc.co.uk to claim his first Singapore Grand Prix victory for Red Bull, with Antonelli finishing third.
Motorsport
Marco Bezzecchi won bbc.co.uk the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished in position to retake the Moto GP championship lead.
Tennis
Zheng Qinwen became bbc.co.uk the first Chinese champion of the China Open, overcoming adversity on her way to a historic title. Coco Gauff also featured espn.com in the music video for Gunna's new single "Pop It."
Athletics
Eliud Kipchoge, broke bbc.co.uk the course record at the Melbourne Marathon, with the double Olympic champion saying his body is still peaking.
Cricket
Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud took a Test hat-trick bbc.co.uk, a feat that few bowlers have achieved in the format's modern era.
Rugby
Leinster cruised past bbc.co.uk Cardiff with five tries in Dublin in their URC season opener. Ulster coach Richie Murphy criticised bbc.co.uk his side's slow start in a 26-26 draw with Munster, saying they are playing matches like training sessions. Hooker Tom Stewart called bbc.co.uk for honest conversations after Ulster's winless start. In the URC, the Ospreys and Scarlets picked up bbc.co.uk their first wins, boosting their claims for Wales selection. Derry City captain Michael Duffy said bbc.co.uk winning a trophy takes priority over European qualification.