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×Formula 1
Last updated: October 28, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Social Impact & Governance
Formula 1 has published its first sport-wide Social Impact Report autosport.com, and renewed a key student scholarship alongside it.
Regulations & Technology
The FIA has announced a wide-ranging partnership with Amazon Web Services autosport.com to help shape future F1 rules.
Engine Rumours
Speculation around Aston Martin, Honda and Red Bull powertrains autosport.com was addressed after a notable moment in Austin on Sunday.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Premier League & Cup Action
Man City skysports.com progressed past Brighton on penalties after a 2-2 draw, while Liverpool skysports.com edged Chelsea on spot kicks after Wesley Fofana missed the decisive effort. Bournemouth skysports.com beat Aston Villa 3-0 for a fifth straight win, and Crystal Palace skysports.com advanced courtesy of Eddie Nketiah. Fleetwood Town bbc.co.uk stunned Arsenal 5-3 on penalties, prompting talk of the biggest upset in League Cup history, as Max Dowman's red card espn.com is now being appealed.
Liverpool & Carabao Cup Draw
Liverpool drew Bournemouth skysports.com in the quarter-finals, and Andoni Iraola espn.com said it would be "special" to face his former club. Fleetwood bbc.co.uk will face Everton or Newcastle at Highbury. Jeremy Jacquet bbc.co.uk has justified Liverpool's gamble on the defender.
Chelsea & Women's Football
Chelsea skysports.com remain unbeaten in the Women's Champions League after beating Roma 2-0, with Carpenter skysports.com scoring the winner. Alessia Russo skysports.com became the highest-ever English goalscorer in the competition with a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0. England skysports.com made six changes for their WXV clash with the USA.
Bundesliga & Bayern
Harry Kane espn.com received a hero's welcome at Bayern after his Ballon d'Or win, and the club honoured him before a German Cup rout. Vincent Kompany skysports.com was discharged from hospital after collapsing at training. Bologna espn.com came from behind to beat AC Milan 4-2, handing Amorim his first Serie A defeat, with Samuel Mbangula netting a hat-trick. Christian Pulisic espn.com is reportedly set to sign a new AC Milan contract through 2031.
MLS & NWSL
Union espn.com secured a playoff spot with a 0-0 draw against Nashville, while Miami espn.com dropped to third after a late draw with Cincinnati. ESPN's NWSL GM survey espn.com examined USWNT World Cup chances and team conduct.
Discipline & Legal
Neymar espn.com was suspended for two matches for covering his mouth during a confrontation. Wrexham espn.com was fined by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players. Barcelona espn.com was fined €602 over its approach for Álvarez, and LaLiga's Javier Tebas espn.com met China's ambassador over the Mbappé controversy. Espanyol espn.com dismissed its coach after a defeat to a fourth-tier side.
Scotland & Transfers
Rangers skysports.com snatched a late draw at Hearts, while Celtic skysports.com missed the chance to go six points clear after a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. Burnley bbc.co.uk appointed Fabio Celestini as head coach. Arsenal, Chelsea and City espn.com are reportedly tracking PSG's Doué. Liverpool skysports.com have made contact with Monaco midfielder Camara.
Coming Up
Liverpool face Bournemouth skysports.com in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and Inter Miami open the MLS sprint season at home on February 19 espn.com. Serrano takes on Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on January 9 skysports.com.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Mavericks and Thunder Preview
The Mavericks host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET, and the new-look roster is still finding its rhythm. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg espn.com are described as a "fun puzzle" as the pairing develops. Dallas also exercised its 2027-28 team option espn.com on forward Zaccharie Risacher's deal, guaranteeing his $17.4M salary for next season. On the front office side, CEO Rick Welts is retiring espn.com for a second time, with team president Casson set to take over.
Warriors and Knicks Win
Stephen Curry scored 44 points espn.com to lead Golden State to its second straight win after an 0-3 start. In New York, the Knicks ended a three-game skid espn.com with a 111-97 win over the Pistons, with Jalen Brunson leaning on the same approach that has carried him all season. Golden State's rough start has also sparked debate over Kristaps Porzingis' future espn.com with the club.
Injury Report
Several stars are sidelined. Anthony Edwards espn.com will undergo an arthroscopic knee procedure and could miss up to two months, though the Timberwolves say he will be "good as new" afterward. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com is out at least two weeks with a hamstring strain. Jalen Williams espn.com underwent successful surgery and will be reevaluated before the season ends. Kawhi Leonard espn.com is expected to miss weeks with left knee swelling, and Jaren Jackson Jr. espn.com is out six to eight weeks with a torn MCL. In Los Angeles, Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams espn.com have both been ruled out against the Clippers.
Standouts and Milestones
Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career triple-double espn.com, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and now sits 10 behind Russell Westbrook for the all-time lead. Jayson Tatum scored 40 points espn.com, capped by an overtime buzzer-beater from 17 feet to lift Boston past Brooklyn. Giannis Antetokounmpo espn.com posted 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first win with Miami. AJ Dybantsa espn.com, the No. 1 pick, scored 19 points in his Wizards debut.
League Notes
Ernie Johnson will retire espn.com as host of "Inside the NBA" after this season, saying "it's just time." Steve Kerr and Chris Finch have called on the league to change how flopping techs are called espn.com, and Ja Morant plans to appeal a technical espn.com he received against the Lakers. The Hornets benched Naz Reid espn.com at halftime for not meeting team standards.
Coming Up
The Mavericks host the Thunder espn.com on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa is set to face the Cavaliers espn.com after missing the first four games of the season.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
NFL Trade Market
With the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaching, ESPN has ranked the most likely movers espn.com, with Jonathan Taylor topping the list. The Colts are clearly rebuilding: Josh Downs has requested a trade espn.com, while Indianapolis has already sent DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco espn.com for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Buckner's move to the 49ers prompted questions about whether San Francisco will be aggressive again espn.com before the deadline, and the Colts' broader reshuffling is seen as a full rebuild espn.com after Quenton Nelson also departed. In Arizona, Budda Baker says he wants to stay espn.com with the Cardinals but understands the business side of the deadline.
Wide Receivers and Frustration
Jets receiver Garrett Wilson says he does not want a trade espn.com but openly admitted frustration over his target share and the team's losing. Justin Jefferson is having a down year espn.com with 23 catches, a career low through seven weeks, even as Minnesota starts 6-0. Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. said he is ignoring familiar trade talk espn.com and wants to move past a rough outing in London.
Chargers and Coaching
Winless Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh will keep Mike McDaniel espn.com as offensive playcaller despite the 0-6 start, a decision that keeps an embattled coordinator in place.
Injuries and Availability
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took part in full practice espn.com for the first time since his ankle injury, a welcome sign for Baltimore, though his complicated injury history espn.com remains a concern. The Rams will be without Myles Garrett and Terrance Ferguson, who won't return to practice this week espn.com. Houston placed receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve with a turf toe injury espn.com expected to end his season. Cincinnati put tight end Erick All on injured reserve with a believed torn ACL espn.com. The Giants placed Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR espn.com with a hamstring injury, opening more work for Singletary. Carolina ruled out four players, including pass rusher Jaelan Phillips, ahead of Thursday night against Green Bay espn.com. Green Bay's Micah Parsons may be nearing a practice return espn.com, with coach Matt LaFleur saying the team hopes so. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts continues his recovery, buoyed by cards from his mother's students espn.com.
Players and Discipline
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will keep wearing the Caddix cleats espn.com despite a fine. Chicago also welcomed back Montez Sweat after a two-game suspension espn.com. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he was forced to divest his stake in Polymarket espn.com under league gambling rules.
Cowboys and the NFC East
Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes as Dallas snapped a two-game slide espn.com, and Prescott said the division title is "right in front of us."
Standings and Fantasy
ESPN's Power Rankings espn.com ranked all 32 teams heading into Week. Fantasy managers can review start-sit advice espn.com on Jared Goff and others, and betting lines for every Week 8 game espn.com are now posted.
Coming Up
The NFL trade deadline falls on Nov. 10 espn.com. Green Bay and Carolina meet Thursday night espn.com. Jay-Z is set to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show espn.com at SoFi Stadium.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
World Series Champions
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title espn.com after a 57-year drought, barreling to the top of the sport. Catcher William Contreras claimed World Series MVP espn.com and declared himself the best catcher in the world. Social media lit up with tributes, as Wisconsin's teams and former stars like CC Sabathia celebrated the win espn.com.
Series Drama
The Rays kept their hopes alive espn.com with a 12th-inning rally in Game, a result that Williamson's clutch hitting espn.com powered. Milwaukee had been three outs from the title, and manager Pat Murphy defended his decision espn.com to hold ace Jacob Misiorowski for Game. Aaron Ashby set a postseason record espn.com for scoreless innings by a reliever, while the Brewers dropped their first espn.com postseason game in 21 days.
Front Office & Coaching
Dodgers owner Mark Walter vowed to keep the team espn.com despite a federal probe into his businesses. In Baltimore, new general manager Jared Banner pledged to build a winner espn.com for frustrated Orioles fans. The Phillies hired Peter Fatse espn.com, most recently with the Rays, as hitting coach.
Yankees & Legends
Jorge Posada said he does not feel welcome espn.com with the Yankees despite his standing as a franchise great.
Early forecasts already have Milwaukee near the top espn.com of the 2027 power rankings. Drew Rasmussen will start Game 5 espn.com for Tampa Bay on three days' rest. Viewership is also in focus, with the World Series only down 6% espn.com through two games.
Coming Up
Rasmussen starts Game 5 espn.com for the Rays on short rest, with Tampa Bay trying to force the series further.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 28, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Breakouts and Rebounds
Roughly a month into the season, every team has played at least 10 games, giving a clearer read on which players are sustaining their breakout starts espn.com and which are due for regression. NHL power rankings cbssports.com have New Jersey climbing fast after acquiring Connor Hellebuyck, with CBS Sports calling the Devils a clear Stanley Cup contender.
Rookies and Goaltending
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the first player on record to skate all five minutes of an overtime period, a historic shift espn.com on Tuesday night. In Detroit, Michal Postava made his first career NHL start memorable, backstopping the Red Wings espn.com to a shootout win over Connor McDavid and the Oilers. The night was far harder for James Reimer, whose Rangers debut espn.com ended after one period when he allowed three goals.
Personalities and Team News
Devin Cooley's postgame quotes espn.com have become something of a legend, drawing praise from teammates and coaches alike. Off the ice, the St. Louis Blues condemned hateful fan signs espn.com displayed at a recent home game, calling them antisemitic and vile. On a more hopeful note, Penguins forward Ben Kindel returned to practice espn.com on Tuesday, a week after a medical emergency on a flight.
Coming Up
Devils and Avalanche meet Wednesday espn.com in one of four scheduled games, with broadcast and betting details previewed ahead of puck drop. Separately, CBS Sports has previewed Wednesday's best bets and odds cbssports.com across the day's marquee games.
General Sports
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
WNBA Finals
The Valkyries hold a 3-2 series lead over the Dream heading into Game, with Kiah Stokes espn.com carrying Golden State to a 64-55 win in Game 5 with her defense and interior presence. Atlanta, facing elimination, is looking to rekindle its joy espn.com and recover the confidence that carried it this far. A preview of Game 6 espn.com asks whether Golden State can close out the title and whether Atlanta can get its offense going. The Dream have also criticized the Finals venue espn.com and the 12:30 p.m. tip time for Game, saying concerns raised earlier went unheeded.
NFL
The Seahawks acquired All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson espn.com two weeks before the trade deadline, a move that has prompted questions about whether the Colts are just getting started. ESPN's weekly buzz column looks at potential Jets changes espn.com and possible Chiefs additions before the deadline. Washington, returning from its bye espn.com at 1-4-1, believes the NFC East is still within reach with Jayden Daniels healthy. In Atlanta, the Drake London and Bijan Robinson espn.com pairing is driving the Falcons' offense. ESPN's Week 8 matchup rankings favor Bucky Irving espn.com while flagging a tougher slate for Caleb Williams, and fantasy analysts have outlined draft lessons espn.com from the halfway point of the season.
College Football
The Big 12 has fined UCF $100,000 espn.com for derogatory fan chants aimed at BYU and introduced a policy with in-game penalties for similar conduct. Texas Tech, meanwhile, has entered the Bottom 10 espn.com of ESPN's weekly rankings after a rough Week. The CFP picture is also in focus, as ESPN asks whether Week 8 burst espn.com the Big 12's hopes of landing two playoff bids. At USC, coach Lincoln Riley says the program is the right place for him espn.com amid questions about his future. The Big Ten, for its part, limits schools' involvement espn.com in outside NIL deals under a new rule.
Basketball
Duke landed top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery espn.com over UNC and others. ESPN's preseason rankings put together the 100 best college basketball players espn.com and its season predictions weigh whether Michigan can repeat espn.com. The women's game has its own preview, with a season guide espn.com and a bracketology update espn.com that adds eight new teams to the 76-team field. In the WNBA draft, JuJu Watkins espn.com opens as the projected No. 1 pick.
Boxing
Canelo Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli in a title fight on Saturday, and ESPN has pulled together 15 numbers espn.com to frame the bout. Britain's Adam Azim is set to return in December bbc.co.uk against Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela, and Raven Chapman has thanked her trainer and donors bbc.co.uk after a freak injury.
Tennis and Cricket
Novak Djokovic celebrated a big win on his return to Basel bbc.co.uk, rallying past Ugo Humbert. In cricket, Marnus Labuschagne's form has hit a record low bbc.co.uk, though Australia's new guard offered hope for the future, while Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the final two matches bbc.co.uk of the Namibia series.
Football and Rugby
Fleetwood's Conor Haughey described his winning penalty bbc.co.uk against Arsenal as a surreal moment. Derry City's James McClean exit was not a surprise bbc.co.uk, according to former striker Liam Coyle. Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe bbc.co.uk as he hints at changes for the Japan game. England's Red Roses have made six changes bbc.co.uk for the USA clash, with Ellie Kildunne again on the bench. Ulster has extended contracts bbc.co.uk for three players through 2029, and Bristol Bears director Pat Lam praised Saracens for the way they handled Auvaa bbc.co.uk before the Bears signed him.
Other Sport
Hyrox has partnered with World Triathlon bbc.co.uk as it pursues its Olympic and Paralympic ambitions. Scotland's men and women both won their first two games bbc.co.uk at the European Curling Championships. Lebanon coach Michael Cheika says he will fly the flag bbc.co.uk for his side in its final World Cup game. Arno Yafunga Botay, a refugee judoka, heads to Dakar 2026 bbc.co.uk to compete at the Youth Olympics. Darts teenager Makinley Cooper-Johnson aims to beat Luke Littler bbc.co.uk in a Netflix broadcast. Rapper Rod Wave has signed Arkansas guard Abdou Toure espn.com to his agency, and Oregon State's Jesse Legree espn.com has gone from unknown to a standout freshman. Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby had successful surgery espn.com and is undecided on his future, as he prepares for the NFL draft.
Coming Up
The Valkyries and Dream meet in Game 6 espn.com, with Golden State holding a 3-2 series lead. Canelo Alvarez fights Christian Mbilli on Saturday espn.com. Ohio State and USC meet on Halloween espn.com in Los Angeles.