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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Brazilian GP Result
Lando Norris autosport.com took his third win of 2026 in mixed conditions at the Brazilian Grand Prix, and Mercedes clinched the constructors' title on the same afternoon. The race was marked by several penalties, with Charles Leclerc autosport.com handed a five-second penalty after a clash with Liam Lawson, while Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman were also punished.
Antonelli's Setback
Antonelli blamed car instability autosport.com for the spin that cost him the win, describing the episode as "weird" and vowing to set his frustration aside to celebrate Mercedes' title.
Qualifying Challenges
Wet conditions made qualifying a difficult affair, with the session stretching autosport.com for one hour and 23 minutes. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen started from 20th and 21st on the grid, leaving them with a recovery autosport.com to mount.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 9, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
Premier League
Manchester United salvaged a 4-4 draw skysports.com against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, scoring twice in stoppage time to avoid defeat, yet the club remains in the relegation zone. Michael Carrick espn.com insisted there is enough evidence he should keep his job, and Papers skysports.com reported Thomas Pochettino as the favourite to replace him if he goes. Unai Emery skysports.com explained his decision to leave the tunnel before full time, while Diogo Dalot espn.com received Carrick's backing after being booed by home supporters.
Barcelona moved clear at the top of LaLiga espn.com after Fermín López scored twice in a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid, and Diego Simeone espn.com backed Julián Álvarez despite his big misses. Brighton leapfrogged Manchester City skysports.com into second place with a 2-0 win over ten-man Brentford, and Arsenal espn.com recorded a fifth consecutive 1-0 win, with Martin Ødegaard providing the decisive contribution.
Liverpool returned to winning ways espn.com with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace, as Florian Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal of the season. Crystal Palace are now bottom under Pierre Sage skysports.com, with Thomas Frank skysports.com emerging as a leading candidate to take over. Chelsea lost 1-0 at Sunderland skysports.com, a result that lifted Sunderland off the bottom, and Xabi Alonso bbc.co.uk admitted his side still lack an identity. Bournemouth recorded eight straight wins skysports.com with a victory at Ipswich.
Scottish Football
Celtic restored a four-point lead skysports.com at the top of the Premiership with a narrow 1-0 win over Kilmarnock. Falkirk thumped Hearts 5-2 skysports.com, ending the home side's 18-month unbeaten home record and moving them into third place, while John McGlynn bbc.co.uk has steered the club through a run of five wins.
Women's Football
Trinity Rodman scored twice espn.com as the Washington Spirit beat Portland Thorns 4-1 in the NWSL quarterfinals. Gotham FC edged past Seattle espn.com in an ugly match that players criticised for the poor pitch, while Kansas City Current beat Angel City espn.com on a penalty that Angel City described as tremendously cheap. Jess Fishlock retired espn.com after 14 seasons with Seattle Reign, and Wales' record cap-holder hung up her boots bbc.co.uk after a record-breaking career.
Major League Soccer
Lionel Messi became the first player espn.com to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards. Nashville set a new single-season points record espn.com after reaching 77 points, and Philadelphia clinched a playoff berth espn.com behind a goal from Cavan Sullivan and Quinn Sullivan.
European Football
AC Milan bounced back espn.com from a shock Europa League defeat with a win over Genoa, with Christian Pulisic on the scoresheet. Real Madrid extended espn.com their winning run to eight games, with José Mourinho praising the happy dressing room. A Vitesse derby against De Graafschap was called off espn.com after fans blocked their own team's bus. Rosario Central celebrated espn.com a title they went on to lose to Boca Juniors after a costly blunder, and a stand collapse during a Tromsø match injured several fans espn.com.
Injury and Team News
Marc Guehi faces a scan bbc.co.uk on a hip complaint that puts his place for England's Nations League matches in doubt. Gio Reyna suffered a fresh injury espn.com ahead of USMNT's Nations League fixtures. Leeds United condemned racist abuse bbc.co.uk directed at defender Bogle.
Coming Up
Manchester United need a result espn.com to escape the relegation zone, and Carrick's future skysports.com remains uncertain. Crystal Palace's board is weighing a managerial change, with Frank bbc.co.uk among the leading options.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 9, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
Trade Deadline & Roster Moves
The Thunder acquired espn.com 2025 first-round pick Nique Clifford from the Kings as injuries mount in Oklahoma City, and ESPN graded the deal, arguing that Sacramento espn.com came out with a C-. In Charlotte, Kon Knueppel is out at least four weeks espn.com with a left hamstring strain, while Jalen Duren will miss at least two more weeks espn.com with a hamstring injury.
Injury Report
Golden State lost guard Will Richard to a torn ligament espn.com in his left thumb, and Kristaps Porzingis will step away espn.com from the NBA to prioritize his health. Luka Doncic was scratched espn.com against Detroit due to lower back tightness, and the Nuggets listed all five starters as questionable espn.com against Houston after travel delays leaving Mexico City.
Game Results
Austin Reaves scored 43 points espn.com to lead the Lakers past the Pistons while Doncic sat out. Stephen Curry poured in 41 points espn.com in an overtime win over Orlando, scoring 17 of them in the final seven minutes and passing LeBron James for the most late-career 40-point games. In Cleveland, LeBron managed just eight points espn.com in Philadelphia's loss to the 76ers' opponents on his return to the city.
Celtics & 76ers
Jaylen Brown said there is "nothing to talk about" espn.com regarding Jayson Tatum ahead of the Celtics-76ers matchup, and ESPN examined Brown's on-court impact espn.com through advanced stats against his on/off splits.
Off the Court
A man was arrested on stalking charges espn.com at LeBron James' Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Friday night. The Knicks defended Taylor Swift espn.com after Kolek and McBride called her a "performative" fan.
Fantasy Corner
ESPN's Andre Snellings weighed in espn.com on whether managers should trade for breakout guard Ty Jerome.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 9, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
Week 9 Results and Standouts
Caleb Williams refused to let espn.com his four interceptions rattle him after the Bears edged the Buccaneers 27-24, and his performance has strengthened his case in the MVP conversation. Jordan Love drew MVP chants espn.com from fans after throwing for 327 yards and four touchdowns against the Patriots. Burrow's MVP case strengthened espn.com after another Bengals win, while Cee Dee Lamb and Kenneth Walker III came up big espn.com in fantasy formats as Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor disappointed.
Broncos coach Sean Payton's replay challenge espn.com with 1:30 left in the third quarter flipped the momentum and led to a key interception in a 26-21 win over the Panthers. The Jets, meanwhile, unraveled espn.com during a 35-12 loss in Kansas City, with players seen slamming helmets as the losing streak reached four games.
Injuries and Health Updates
The Rams do not believe Puka Nacua tore his ACL, though he is set to undergo tests espn.com on his knee. Justin Herbert will undergo testing espn.com on a finger injury after being sacked eight times in the Chargers' 44-22 loss to the Texans. Patrick Mahomes brushed off espn.com an injury scare after an MRI cleared his elbow. Josh Jacobs exited early espn.com with a broken ring finger, and Broncos receiver Jaylen Waddle and cornerback Riley Moss both suffered concussions espn.com in the win over Carolina. Sam Darnold is in jeopardy espn.com of missing Seahawks' Week 10 game against the Raiders, and Gracen Halton broke his ankle espn.com, ending his season for the 49ers.
Quarterbacks and Coaching
Lamar Jackson told teammates espn.com he plans to return this season after thumb surgery. Andy Reid deferred espn.com on a decision about kicker Harrison Butker's future after another missed field goal drew boos at Arrowhead. Nick Sirianni did not rule out espn.com staff changes during the bye after the Eagles' seventh straight loss. Browns coach Todd Monken said he was proud espn.com of Shedeur Sanders but sidestepped questions about the quarterback position. The Saints also poked fun espn.com at Sanders in their Week 9 social media posts.
Trade Deadline
With Tuesday's deadline approaching, the Colts have engaged espn.com in trade talks involving Daniel Jones and are weighing a Jonathan Taylor move, with multiple teams making inquiries espn.com across the league. The Giants pulled a recent offer espn.com for Taylor, though coach John Harbaugh said things can change. Dak Prescott insisted espn.com the Cowboys have enough talent to make the playoffs even as Jerry Jones signaled no deal was imminent. Josh Downs voiced frustration espn.com over multiple drops in the Colts' loss as he seeks a trade. The Patriots' options look limited espn.com by cap constraints. Jauan Jennings rebuffed espn.com a potential return to the 49ers, saying he loves where he is with the Vikings.
Around the League
Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy said he will be fine espn.com after a big hit injured his hip, and Giants VP Chris Mara admitted espn.com the team had maturity concerns before the draft. Myles Garrett recorded three sacks espn.com in his return for the Rams. Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham is in stable condition espn.com after a medical emergency. Rob Gronkowski was inducted espn.com into the Patriots Hall of Fame and capped the ceremony with his trademark spike. The "Peanut Punch" has spread espn.com across the league, with teams searching for ways to counter it. Cowboys receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter were ruled out espn.com for the Colts game.
Coming Up
The Bengals face Falcons safety Jessie Bates III espn.com in Madrid, and the Bucs and Bears play on Sunday Night Football espn.com. The Seahawks face the Raiders espn.com in Week, with Darnold's availability in doubt, and the trade deadline closes Tuesday espn.com.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Labor & League Business
Pedro Martinez urged both sides espn.com to find a deal and avoid a work stoppage, telling players and owners to "get something done." The Mets also re-signed right-hander Robert Stock espn.com, a 36-year-old veteran, to a one-year contract.
Coaching Moves
The Mariners are set to hire espn.com Yankees catching coach and field coordinator Tanner Swanson as their bench coach, according to sources.
Injuries & Roster Updates
Arizona's Corbin Carroll underwent elbow surgery espn.com this week and is expected to be ready for spring training. Reliever Jyun-Yue Tseng, a 25-year-old right-hander who posted 25 saves, will enter MLB's posting system espn.com.
Off the Field
The Blue Jays distanced themselves espn.com from a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by outfielder Anthony Santander, stating the posts do not represent the club. A witness in the Clase pitch-betting case testified espn.com that the inside information he relied on dried up amid fallout from the Mizuhara case.
Offseason Outlook
Both New York clubs fell short of their 2026 goals, and their roster needs espn.com for 2027, including a bullpen overhaul in the Bronx and a possible run at Tarik Skubal in Queens, are now the focus.
Coming Up
Spring training is the next milestone for Corbin Carroll, who is expected to be ready espn.com by then. The labor talks Martinez referenced remain unresolved espn.com, with a lockout a possibility.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Panthers and Capitals
Washington's Tom Wilson was assessed a game misconduct espn.com after a hit that left Florida forward Sandis Vilmanis shaken up.
League Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes remain atop the updated poll espn.com, though a notable shake-up has reshaped the top five.
Sunday Schedule
A full slate of six games is on tap, with previews and betting information espn.com available for each matchup.
Coming Up
The Sunday slate of six games espn.com is set to begin.
General Sports
Last updated: November 9, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
Golf
Blades Brown, became the youngest PGA Tour winner espn.com in 88 years with his victory in Mexico on Sunday. In Japan, Shuri Sakuma won by four strokes espn.com at the Toto Japan Classic for her first LPGA Tour title. Jon Rahm opened his post-LIV life espn.com with a win at the Abu Dhabi Championship, his first European Tour title in four years.
Motorsport
Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix bbc.co.uk despite a firework mishap on the podium. Kyle Larson cruised to the NASCAR Cup title espn.com at Homestead, becoming the first back-to-back champion since 2010. Marc Marquez missed out bbc.co.uk on a record-equalling eighth Moto GP title after finishing second in Qatar.
College Football
Georgia returned to No. 1 espn.com in the AP Top, while Ohio State slid to No. 21. Georgia also dominated Ole Miss 42-7 espn.com, holding quarterback Trinidad Chambliss in check. Michigan fired offensive coordinator espn.com Jason Beck after a 15-6 loss to Michigan State, while Purdue dismissed defensive coordinator espn.com Kevin Kane after allowing 27 second-half points to Maryland. Oklahoma routed Florida 23-7 espn.com in Jason Witten's debut as offensive playcaller. Miami's Mario Cristobal ripped officials espn.com over a call that denied a tying touchdown in a loss to Notre Dame. Deion Sanders said he does not think espn.com about his job security after a loss to Arizona State.
College Football Playoff
The playoff race remains wide open espn.com after a busy Week, with several top-ranked teams stumbling. Projections for the top 12 were reshuffled espn.com following the results.
NFL
The Packers and Bengals both won in style bbc.co.uk in Week, while the Bears and Broncos ground out their victories. Bengals players celebrated touchdowns espn.com with a Spanish flair in Madrid. Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not face espn.com his former team, the Jets, in Winnipeg on Tuesday in what the club called an organizational decision.
Rugby
England beat Australia 45-22 bbc.co.uk, a record-setting performance, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso shining bbc.co.uk in the first half. The result offered Steve Borthwick emphatic backing bbc.co.uk from his players. Louis Rees-Zammit said he has no fear bbc.co.uk of the All Blacks ahead of Wales' Nations Championship clash. Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick bbc.co.uk as Australia beat Samoa 44-12 to reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final. Wales rallied past Japan bbc.co.uk in their opener, though their performance raised questions. Jodie Boyd-Ward will make history bbc.co.uk as the first player to reach 50 caps in Wheelchair Rugby League.
Other Headlines
Army unveiled camouflage uniforms espn.com for its game against Navy, paying tribute to the 4th Infantry Division's Ivy Soldiers. Five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted from Texas A&M espn.com, with Miami emerging as a contender. Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton bbc.co.uk to win his first Paris Masters title. Derry City's Darragh Burns scored his first goal bbc.co.uk for the club in the FAI Cup final. NC State is reportedly eyeing espn.com Philip Rivers as its top coaching candidate. Usman Khawaja said he has not bbc.co.uk thrown anyone under the bus with his comments about the sandpaper scandal.
Coming Up
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held bbc.co.uk on 13 December, with five awards decided by public vote. Cody Rhodes's heel turn espn.com after Crown Jewel raises questions about whether his new demeanor will continue.