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×Formula 1
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Qualifying and Pole Position
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole autosport.com for the United States Grand Prix, his seventh of 2026, edging out Max Verstappen with George Russell down in sixth. Antonelli said Mercedes is finally seeing the results autosport.com of its car upgrades after a difficult stretch. Lando Norris was far less pleased, admitting he did a very bad job autosport.com in qualifying.
Red Bull and the Austin Pace
Red Bull no longer falls away autosport.com on difficult days, with its qualifying performance in Austin pointing to genuine progress as the battle for pole unfolded.
Circuit Concerns
Verstappen has criticised autosport.com the bumps at COTA as unacceptable and proposed drastic fixes, becoming one of the main talking points in the paddock this weekend. Meanwhile, the circuit's ambitions extend beyond the current layout, with plans for a second track taking shape autosport.com around the Turn 1 clubhouse area.
Coming Up
The United States Grand Prix race autosport.com follows this qualifying session, with Antonelli starting from pole.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Manchester United collapsed espn.com at Old Trafford, with Bournemouth scoring three after Michael Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench. Fernandes's bench demotion bbc.co.uk has drawn questions about whether the gamble backfired, and Tony Pulis argued the club needs stability bbc.co.uk rather than further changes. Carrick himself insisted the club is manageable bbc.co.uk, even as pressure mounts on him.
Tottenham won 2-0 at Chelsea espn.com, only their second Premier League win at Stamford Bridge, and Roberto De Zerbi called them the complete team espn.com. The result ended a 42-game winless run and lifted Spurs to 12th, their highest league position in some time. Chelsea's afternoon unravelled further after Palmer's red card and a Penders own goal, with Tottenham sealing the win skysports.com.
Palace scored their first-ever goal against Chelsea skysports.com before Chelsea fought back, with Sandy Baltimore coming off the bench to rescue a comeback skysports.com in the women's fixture. Pressure on Palace's Oliver Glasner grew after a heavy home defeat to Newcastle skysports.com.
Manchester City lost at Aston Villa espn.com, ending their unbeaten Premier League record at the start of a season, while Arsenal moved level on points espn.com with City at the top. Arteta is also compiling footage skysports.com of rival managers leaving their technical areas.
Liverpool have struggled for goals bbc.co.uk in the league despite scoring 15 in four cup games, and Sheffield Wednesday sacked Henrik Pedersen bbc.co.uk after less than 15 months in charge.
La Liga
Barcelona can make history bbc.co.uk against Real Madrid, and Hansi Flick outlined a plan espn.com to contain Mbappé. Real Madrid face the Clásico without Thibaut Courtois, who is out with flu espn.com. Julián Álvarez apologized to Atlético fans espn.com over his bid to join Barcelona, after his goal helped Atlético close the gap espn.com on the leaders.
Serie A & Bundesliga
Napoli and Roma drew 3-3 espn.com in a derby that featured two Roma fightbacks and a McTominay double. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is stable espn.com but could be away for weeks, and Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly tracking Bayern forward Karl espn.com.
MLS & Scotland
Nashville SC clinched the Supporters' Shield espn.com after a 2-0 win, and Red Bull beat Inter Miami espn.com courtesy of a Casemiro own goal, with Messi coming off the bench espn.com. In Scotland, Celtic restored their four-point lead skysports.com with a Duran winner at Hibs, while Alistair Johnston felt something again bbc.co.uk, prompting injury concerns, and Rangers bounced back bbc.co.uk with a 4-0 win over St Johnstone.
Other Football
Neymar was sent off espn.com under the "Vinícius Júnior rule" for covering his mouth and left furious. England won the cerebral palsy World Cup bbc.co.uk for the first time, and Cardiff's Brian Barry-Murphy spoke emotionally bbc.co.uk about a tribute win linked to Aberfan. In the WSL, Manchester United's recent turnaround bbc.co.uk has been notable, and Huddersfield top the EFL bbc.co.uk while Derby struggle.
Coming Up
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Clásico bbc.co.uk, with Barça aiming to make La Liga history. Pressure on Carrick is expected to keep building, with BBC Sport mapping out the Premier League's sacking season bbc.co.uk.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Heat and Pistons Injury Concerns
The Heat fell to 0-3 espn.com after a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets, a game in which Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out. Detroit will be without center Jalen Duren espn.com for at least two weeks with a hamstring strain, a blow to the $200M extension he signed earlier this month.
Giannis and Jokic Stand Out
Giannis Antetokounmpo espn.com scored 36 points in Friday's game, extending a blistering start to the season. Nikola Jokic recorded his 199th career triple-double espn.com with 35 points and 15 rebounds, then rallied the Nuggets from 23 points down before ripping booing fans, saying they were "not welcome anymore."
Sixers, Celtics and Rockets
Joel Embiid posted a triple-double espn.com as the LeBron-less Sixers stayed unbeaten, while LeBron James will sit out espn.com the first game of a back-to-back against the Bucks with low back pain. In Boston, Jayson Tatum denied espn.com any feud with former teammate Jaylen Brown, though Brown said Tatum should "stay ready at all times." Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama espn.com at the rim on the final possession to preserve a Rockets win over the Spurs.
Injuries Across the League
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg exited espn.com after a hard foul by Pacers guard Nesmith, sparking a scuffle, and he was later ruled out for the home opener with a mild left shoulder sprain espn.com. Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to miss multiple weeks espn.com with a low-grade high ankle sprain. Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal espn.com with federal prosecutors in a gambling case.
Coming Up
LeBron James misses the Bucks game espn.com as the first leg of a back-to-back, and Cooper Flagg is out espn.com for the Mavericks' home opener.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Playoff Picture & MVP Race
The early front-runners for NFL MVP are taking shape, with 16 execs and coaches weighing in on whether Brock Purdy or Josh Allen espn.com leads the conversation, or whether a non-quarterback could break through.
Injuries & Inactives
The NFL and NFLPA are reviewing the handling espn.com of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Baltimore has ruled out Lamar Jackson espn.com for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, with Huntley expected to start. Updated inactives reports espn.com show Baker Mayfield in line to play while Puka Nacua remains uncertain. The Giants lost Tremaine Edmunds espn.com for the rest of the season with a torn chest muscle. Minnesota activated Jordan Mason espn.com from injured reserve, and Green Bay activated Josh Jacobs espn.com for his 2026 debut. San Francisco ruled out Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa espn.com ahead of their matchup with Atlanta, while Kirk may return.
Game Previews & Predictions
Philadelphia will be without its top two receivers espn.com as DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are ruled out against Dallas. Cam Skattebo is expected back espn.com as New York's lead back against Houston. Our analysts have made their Week 7 predictions espn.com, including a possible Arizona upset. Bettors eyeing Sunday Night Football can review Chiefs-Seahawks odds and best bets espn.com.
Team Business & Roster Moves
Cleveland agreed to a two-year, $30M extension espn.com with defensive tackle Maliek Collins. Indianapolis is expected to field trade calls espn.com on several star players as the deadline approaches, and sources say Peyton Manning is not expected to be a candidate espn.com for the Colts' vacant GM job. Kansas City reportedly forced Josh Simmons espn.com out of a team meeting. Seattle's decision to let Kenneth Walker III leave has Kansas City delighted espn.com.
Features & Player Stories
Jets rookie Braelon Allen has been mentored by Derrick Henry espn.com, who reached out after seeing Allen wear his jersey in college. Bengals end Boye Mafe sends silent messages espn.com to his late mother before each game. Dallas stars Dak Prescott and Cee Dee Lamb insist the 2-4 Cowboys can still turn things around espn.com, while Denver's Bo Nix is navigating the roughest stretch espn.com of his career despite the Broncos winning.
Coming Up
Sunday Night Football features Chiefs at Seahawks espn.com. The NFL trade deadline looms for Indianapolis espn.com, with trade inquiries expected on several star players.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
World Series
Brewers rallied espn.com from a 4-0 first-inning deficit to beat the Rays 5-4 and take a 2-0 lead in the Fall Classic. Milwaukee's comeback espn.com marked the seventh postseason comeback of their run, a pattern that has observers calling the team hard to beat. Takeaways from the win espn.com show Milwaukee topping Tampa Bay for a second straight night.
Rays Response
Tampa Bay says it will not ease up espn.com on the basepaths despite two costly baserunning miscues in Game. The aggressive style remains central to the club's identity even as the errors cost them.
Young Stars
Jackson Chourio and Junior Caminero espn.com are headlining the series as two of baseball's brightest young players. Series previews espn.com weigh predictions, likely MVP candidates and how many games the matchup may take.
Milwaukee Legacy
Kurkjian espn.com draws a line from the 2026 club to the 1982 team, noting old-school baseball and a Robin Yount first pitch marked the Brewers' win.
League Business
Commissioner Rob Manfred espn.com said a Rays-Brewers Series is good for the game, but argued a salary cap is still needed. Separately, former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui espn.com was named manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants.
Coming Up
The series continues with further games between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee espn.com as the Brewers hold a 2-0 lead.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Lightning and Ducks Headline Action
Nikita Kucherov espn.com became the Tampa Bay Lightning's career points leader, passing Steven Stamkos on the franchise's all-time list. Across the league, Leo Carlsson espn.com scored and assisted as the Ducks edged the Flyers 5-4, a result that carried extra weight given Philadelphia's earlier offer sheet to the young center.
Goaltending Shake-Ups
The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck espn.com from the Jets, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer in return, and the new New Jersey netminder said sitting at home "was getting to me" as he looks to return from suspension. In Florida, the Panthers made a notable change as 6-9 Cooper Black espn.com set an NHL record in his debut, standing two inches taller than any goalie to previously play for the club.
Injury Report
Washington will be without defenseman Vincent Desharnais espn.com for four to six weeks after he underwent an appendectomy.
Rankings and Previews
The Hurricanes hold the top spot espn.com in the latest NHL Power Rankings, which also flagged fantasy pickups for all 32 clubs amid notable movement further down the list. Ahead of a packed weekend, a dozen Saturday games espn.com run from 1 p.m. through 10 p.m. Eastern, headlined by a revenge matinee between the Ducks and Flyers, while Sunday's five-game slate espn.com features several rematches with betting previews attached.
Coming Up
The Ducks and Flyers meet again espn.com in Saturday's revenge matinee, and Sunday's five-game slate includes several rematches espn.com.
General Sports
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
WNBA Finals
The Valkyries evened the series espn.com at 2-2 with a 67-62 win over the Dream, playing stellar defense throughout. Earlier, Golden State stole Game 4 espn.com in Atlanta, holding Angel Reese to eight points. Meanwhile, Indiana's front office is in flux, as the Fever's president stepped down espn.com and the team's GM was fired on Friday.
Mixed Martial Arts
Alexander Volkanovski stopped Evloev bbc.co.uk to claim a record ninth featherweight title defense, while Petr Yan also held on to his belt espn.com at UFC. UFC CEO Dana White criticized espn.com welterweight champion Islam Makhachev for failing to defend his division, and an interim title bout has been booked.
College Football
Chaos marked Week, with Cincinnati upsetting No. 8 Texas Tech espn.com 34-27 behind four touchdown passes from JC French IV. Texas survived a 21-point deficit espn.com to beat Ole Miss, and UCF upset No. 2 BYU espn.com in double overtime. Indiana edged Michigan in overtime on a Josh Hoover touchdown run, the Hoosiers' first win in Ann Arbor since 1967. Miami routed Pitt espn.com to open its reign as No. 1, with Malachi Toney setting a school record with 16 catches. NC State fired Dave Doeren espn.com after a 3-4 start, and Utah's Morgan Scalley has the Utes on track espn.com for the College Football Playoff. The latest CFP projection espn.com has Utah salvaging a rough day for the Big.
Rugby
Australia beat Fiji 36-22 bbc.co.uk to reach the Rugby League World Cup semifinals. In the URC, Ospreys thumped the Dragons 31-14 bbc.co.uk on their return to St Helen's, while Leinster beat Munster 24-18 bbc.co.uk in the derby, a result that has Munster's Gavin Coombes facing an allegation bbc.co.uk. Ulster coach Richie Murphy praised his side bbc.co.uk for sticking in the fight against the Bulls.
Motorsport and Other
Sunday's Moto GP race in Australia was cancelled bbc.co.uk due to weather. Kimi Antonelli can become bbc.co.uk the youngest F1 world champion in Austin on Sunday. Russia will host bbc.co.uk a world weightlifting championship, the first Olympic federation event hosted there since the invasion of Ukraine. Naomi Osaka says she is bbc.co.uk not far off her best form. Britain's Dalton Smith retained bbc.co.uk his WBC light-welterweight title in a split decision over Puello.
Coming Up
Kimi Antonelli can take bbc.co.uk the F1 title in Austin on Sunday. The WNBA Finals go to Game 5 espn.com with the series tied 2-2.