Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Formula 1
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Practice Sessions
Lewis Hamilton autosport.com finished final practice on top at the United States Grand Prix, while Ferrari completed a perfect practice record over the weekend.
Driver Market
Cadillac's team boss sidestepped questions autosport.com about the driver market during the US GP weekend, keeping the paddock's attention on future line-ups.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Arsenal espn.com are now level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table, after Man City suffered their first league defeat espn.com of the season at Aston Villa. Nicolas Jackson scored twice bbc.co.uk in a dramatic fixture that has left Pep Guardiola's side under scrutiny, with the defensive frailties bbc.co.uk of Donnarumma and Guehi drawing attention. Arsenal, meanwhile, eased pressure espn.com on manager Renee Slegers with a derby victory.
Tottenham claimed a deserved win skysports.com at Chelsea after goalkeeper Mike Penders put the ball into his own net bbc.co.uk, while Cole Palmer was sent off. Arteta, meanwhile, has warned Premier League managers bbc.co.uk about touchline conduct after compiling a dossier of incidents.
Championship & EFL
Burnley sacked head coach Nicky Hayen bbc.co.uk after just 14 games in charge, a decision that came hours after a 4-1 thrashing by Lincoln skysports.com. Blackburn extended their momentum skysports.com with a 2-0 win over Wrexham, as Andri Gudjohnsen struck twice. Norwich ended a six-match losing run skysports.com with a 3-1 comeback at Charlton, while Portsmouth recovered from behind skysports.com to beat Millwall. Fulham secured back-to-back wins skysports.com courtesy of a late Bobb goal at Coventry. Cardiff halted Birmingham's run skysports.com with a 1-0 victory, and Preston claimed their first point skysports.com under Alexander in a 1-1 draw with West Brom.
Scottish Football
Falkirk climbed to seventh skysports.com in the Scottish Premiership after a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock, helped by two own goals. St Mirren ended a run of five defeats skysports.com with a 2-0 victory over Dundee.
La Liga & Europe
Attention turns to El Clásico espn.com as Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare to meet on Sunday. Mourinho backed himself espn.com to deliver for Real Madrid, while Hansi Flick outlined Barcelona's plan espn.com to contain Mbappé. Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al Nassr's win espn.com, a disputed goal that marked his 982nd career strike.
Women's Football
Arsenal ended their winless run skysports.com against Spurs with a 2-1 Women's Super League derby win, with Russo netting the decisive penalty. Spurs boss Martin Ho called for better refereeing support bbc.co.uk following the defeat.
Governance & Transfers
Gianni Infantino says the vast majority espn.com of football backs his FIFA re-election bid. Chelsea, Bayern and Barcelona are all chasing espn.com Brighton defender Vuskovic. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is stable espn.com but may be absent for weeks while further tests are carried out.
Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton topped final practice skysports.com ahead of Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix, with track limits a concern for drivers.
Coming Up
The Clásico espn.com takes place on Sunday, and qualifying skysports.com for the United States Grand Prix is next on the motorsport calendar.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Season Openers and Early Results
The Rockets edged out espn.com the Spurs after Amen Thompson swatted a last-second Victor Wembanyama attempt at the rim. In a wild finish, the Grizzlies rallied with a 17-0 run espn.com to overturn the Warriors, who had seemed in control before collapsing late. Giannis Antetokounmpo keeps rolling espn.com with 36 points, while the winless Heat remain stuck at 0-2. ESPN's early look at the new season, which sorts the week's winners and losers espn.com, highlights which newcomers have shone with their new teams.
Injuries
LeBron James will sit out espn.com the Sixers' game against the Bucks to manage low back pain. Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is out espn.com for the home opener with a mild left shoulder sprain, and he later exited a game espn.com after a hard foul by Pacers guard Nesmith, which sparked a scuffle. Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to miss espn.com several weeks with a low-grade high ankle sprain.
Contracts and Front Office
Star contract negotiations have shifted espn.com in recent weeks, and Oklahoma City is preparing for more roster decisions. Celtics star Jayson Tatum denied any feud espn.com with Jaylen Brown after Brown's trade to Philadelphia, saying the rivalry is not like Shaq and Kobe. Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal espn.com with federal prosecutors in a gambling case.
Off the Court
Madison Square Garden called it an "unfortunate mistake" espn.com after Knicks business staffers fell for a phishing email, which also delayed their championship rings. Meanwhile, a New York couple named their newborn espn.com Knickson Fyve after the popular Knicks chant.
Coming Up
LeBron James misses the Sixers' game espn.com against the Bucks, the first leg of a back-to-back. Paolo Banchero is out espn.com for four to six weeks.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Week 7 Previews and Predictions
Expert picks are already circulating for the slate, with Tucker Kraft and Germie Bernard espn.com pegged as possible touchdown scorers and the Cardinals considered a live upset threat. ESPN's full week guide walks through every matchup, including Cowboys at Eagles espn.com, Bengals at Ravens, and the Steelers and Saints in Paris. Fantasy managers may also want to check the analysis suggesting Aaron Rodgers could finish as a top-12 quarterback espn.com.
Injury and Inactives Report
Baker Mayfield is in line to play espn.com, while Lamar Jackson and Puka Nacua remain uncertain ahead of kickoff. Giants linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will miss the rest of the season espn.com with a chest injury. In San Francisco, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa have been ruled out espn.com, with Brock Purdy's target Kirk possibly returning. Seattle will also be without Zach Charbonnet, who won't play against the Chiefs espn.com as he works back from injury.
Broncos and Seahawks Storylines
Bo Nix is going through the roughest stretch of his career espn.com even as Denver keeps winning. In Seattle, the Seahawks' run game has struggled, and the team's decision to let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency is drawing scrutiny, while Kansas City has been thrilled with the Super Bowl MVP's historic production espn.com.
Cowboys and Giants Updates
Dallas's struggles continue at 2-4, but Dak Prescott and Cee Dee Lamb insist the season can still be turned around espn.com. Off the field, the Cowboys have agreed to recognize their cheerleaders' union, with collective bargaining set to begin espn.com.
League Notes
The NFL closed its NFL House in Paris espn.com as street protests were expected ahead of the historic game there. Falcons fans drew attention after a viral stripe pattern espn.com was set to appear on throwback helmets, and the league's uniform report highlighted Texans and Lions monochrome looks espn.com for the week. Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe also shared his silent pregame message to his late mother espn.com. The NFL community also mourned the loss of Rams legend Lawrence McCutcheon, who died at 76 espn.com.
Coming Up
Week 7 kicks off with the Steelers and Saints in Paris, with Cowboys at Eagles espn.com and Bengals at Ravens rounding out the slate. The Seahawks and Chiefs meet with Charbonnet sidelined, as detailed in the injury report espn.com.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
World Series
Milwaukee came out on top espn.com in the Fall Classic opener, beating the Rays after a ninth-inning jam and a replay-review scare. The fans who waited decades for this moment celebrated espn.com with tailgates and watch parties across the city, and the team's last trip to this stage in 1982 offers a useful comparison espn.com.
Series Storylines
This year's matchup is an all-dome affair, with both clubs playing under roofs espn.com that could shape the style of play. Tampa Bay insists espn.com it will keep its aggressive approach on the basepaths despite two costly miscues in Game. Commissioner Rob Manfred said espn.com a small-market final is good for the sport, though he still wants a salary cap.
Around the League
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dismissed espn.com Mariners speculation and said he will remain in Cleveland for 2027. Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named espn.com manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants.
Coming Up
The series continues espn.com with the remaining games in the best-of-seven Fall Classic.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Trades & Roster Moves
The Devils acquired Hellebuyck espn.com from the Jets on Friday, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer in return. Grading the deal sets the two sides' gains against each other.
Power Rankings
The Hurricanes keep the top spot espn.com in the latest poll, which also shows major shifts further down the standings.
Saturday Schedule
A dozen games fill the Saturday slate espn.com, running from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the Ducks and Flyers meeting in a revenge matinee.
Coming Up
The Ducks and Flyers face off again espn.com in the Saturday afternoon matinee.
General Sports
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
WNBA
Dream clawing back espn.com in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries, with the series tightening as Golden State looks to answer Angel Reese's relentless play. The Valkyries face a must-win espn.com situation, with questions swirling over whether they can generate enough offense. Elsewhere, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart espn.com headline the All-WNBA teams alongside Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and rookie Olivia Miles, a roster that leans heavily on youth.
The Indiana Fever are in turmoil, with the general manager fired espn.com on Friday hours after the team announced a front office shake-up, and sources say Stephanie White is expected espn.com to return. The club's president also stepped down, leaving the franchise's direction in question.
College Football
Texas will be without Hollywood Smothers espn.com for Saturday's showdown with Ole Miss as injuries mount for the Longhorns. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte clarified reports espn.com on the use of AI around a failed fourth-down play in the loss to Florida. Indiana's backfield gets a boost as Khobie Martin is set to return espn.com from a broken forearm for the clash with Michigan.
Notre Dame's CJ Carr used his bye week espn.com to watch brother Tommy make his first start for Michigan. Utah's Morgan Scalley has the Utes espn.com in playoff contention in his first year in charge, while Miami's 2001 throwback look espn.com headlined the best uniforms of Week 8 as the Hurricanes return to the top ranking for the first time in over two decades. SEC teams Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU face road tests espn.com this week in a loaded slate.
UFC
Volkanovski faces Evloev and Yan meets Dvalishvili in a stacked UFC 333 card from Abu Dhabi, with expert predictions espn.com out for both championship fights. The rematch between Yan and Dvalishvili comes down to decision-making espn.com, as Dvalishvili has tweaked his plan while Yan has committed fully to his. Live results and analysis espn.com are tracking the event.
Rugby
Ireland ran in six tries bbc.co.uk to beat South Africa in Cape Town in the first of two WXV Global Series matches. Wales ground out a 17-0 win bbc.co.uk over Japan in tricky Tokyo conditions, a result that BBC Sport argues is key to Wales' top-six push bbc.co.uk. Ulster's winless United Rugby Championship start continued bbc.co.uk after a 34-26 defeat to the Bulls. Leicester ended a four-year drought bbc.co.uk against Northampton with four second-half tries in a wet derby. England's women suffered another humbling loss bbc.co.uk to Australia at the Rugby League World Cup, while England's men face a 68-point swing scenario bbc.co.uk and a Tonga win needed to avoid a group-stage exit.
Other Sport
Glasgow recovered from 17 points down bbc.co.uk to beat Benetton in a thriller and stay in the hunt. Britain's Jake Jarman won a historic fourth bbc.co.uk World Artistic Gymnastics Championships medal with silver on the men's floor. Gael Monfils defended Elina Svitolina bbc.co.uk against what he called venomous criticism since she announced their relationship. The Bears paid tribute espn.com to Mike Ditka at Soldier Field on Thursday, their first home game since his death on Oct. 9.
Coming Up
The Valkyries and Dream continue their WNBA Finals series espn.com with Golden State needing a response in Game. Texas faces Ole Miss espn.com on Saturday, and England's men need several results to break their way bbc.co.uk next weekend to avoid a group-stage exit.