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Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Driver News
Kimi Antonelli will skip autosport.com Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix media day on Thursday due to illness. Daniel Ricciardo, two years removed from his last race, is open to autosport.com a comeback at Le Mans.
Team News
Cadillac is honouring autosport.com Sergio Perez with a special celebration for his 300th race at the Mexico Grand Prix, with General Motors president Mark Reuss praising the driver.
Coming Up
The Mexico Grand Prix celebrates Perez's 300th start autosport.com this weekend.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Premier League
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will keep the armband after manager Michael Carrick confirmed the Portuguese is "fully committed," and Carrick said he is ready to move forward skysports.com with the playmaker as skipper. Carrick also said he is not surprised espn.com to still be in charge at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko is ruled out until January bbc.co.uk with a shin injury, while Everton are weighing a loan espn.com for Marcus Rashford in January.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was discharged from hospital espn.com after collapsing at training. Kompany was discharged skysports.com following the incident, and Bayern later honored Harry Kane espn.com with a guard of honor before a German Cup rout.
Man City coach Enzo Maresca said his players had never practiced penalties espn.com before their shootout win, and goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli's penalty heroics bbc.co.uk against Brighton have put pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma. Man City also dumped Brighton skysports.com out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. Liverpool beat Chelsea skysports.com on penalties after Wesley Fofana missed the decisive kick, and Andoni Iraola said facing former club Bournemouth is the only draw he dreaded espn.com. Bournemouth, in form skysports.com, beat Aston Villa 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals, while Eddie Nketiah steered Palace past Fulham skysports.com. Fleetwood will face Everton or Newcastle bbc.co.uk in the last eight.
Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card was rejected skysports.com, and the teenager will miss three matches bbc.co.uk. Arsenal's Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick skysports.com as the women's side beat Benfica 3-0 in the Women's Champions League. Bologna came from behind espn.com to beat AC Milan 4-2, with Samuel Mbangula netting a hat-trick and handing Marco Amorim his first Serie A defeat. Chelsea's women continued their unbeaten start skysports.com in the Women's Champions League with a 2-0 win over Roma.
Scottish Football
Rangers and Celtic lost their appeal skysports.com against a stadium closure sanction, meaning both clubs will play their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors after fan trouble. Rangers snatched a draw skysports.com at Hearts on Derek McInnes' return to Tynecastle, and Ex-Rangers boss Boyd questioned their title credentials skysports.com. Celtic missed the chance skysports.com to go six points clear after a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. Dundee are sitting fourth bbc.co.uk under Steven Pressley, and Wrexham were fined £75k bbc.co.uk by the English Football League for fielding ineligible players.
Europe & Global
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Lionel Messi espn.com to win the Ballon d'Or of All Time, while Harry Kane responded skysports.com to knighthood talk after his own Ballon d'Or win. Kylian Mbappé reached 100 Real Madrid goals espn.com faster than Ronaldo did. LaLiga will observe a minute's silence espn.com at all games following a train crash, and 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches were postponed espn.com as a mark of respect. LaLiga president Javier Tebas met China's ambassador espn.com over the Mbappé-Mao controversy.
MLS & Americas
The Philadelphia Union clinched a playoff spot espn.com with a 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. Inter Miami dropped to third espn.com after a late draw with Cincinnati, and Cavan Sullivan has been the league's best player espn.com since MLS resumed. USMNT star Christian Pulisic is set to sign espn.com a new AC Milan contract, and former USMNT player Eddie Johnson said his academy will train espn.com a three-year-old removed from a Florida game.
Coming Up
Inter Miami kicks off espn.com the 2027 MLS sprint season at home on February 19. Liverpool face Bournemouth skysports.com in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Toney's trial over the alleged assault is set for June 2028 espn.com.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Early-Season Storylines
Giannis Antetokounmpo espn.com delivered 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first win with the Heat, a 129-117 victory over the Hawks. Meanwhile, AJ Dybantsa espn.com scored 19 points in his NBA debut for the Wizards after being the No. 1 pick in the June draft.
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded his 200th career triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, and now sits nine behind Russell Westbrook's record. Stephen Curry exploded for 44 points espn.com to lead the Warriors to their second straight win after a 0-3 start.
Injury Report
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is out at least two weeks espn.com with a hamstring strain, a significant blow for a player averaging 21.8 points. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent knee surgery espn.com, and Minnesota expects him to be "good as new." Thunder forward Jalen Williams had surgery Wednesday espn.com and will be reevaluated before the season ends. The Lakers ruled out Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams espn.com for their matchup with the Clippers.
Coaching, Rules and Discipline
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch both called for changes espn.com to how the league calls flopping technicals. Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant plans to appeal espn.com a technical foul he received in the loss to the Lakers. The Hornets benched Naz Reid espn.com at halftime for not meeting the team's standards.
Roster and Front Office Moves
The Mavericks exercised the fourth-year option espn.com on forward Zaccharie Risacher's contract, guaranteeing his $17.4M salary for 2027-28. Dallas CEO Rick Welts is retiring for a second time espn.com, with team president Casson taking over. Veteran broadcaster Ernie Johnson will leave espn.com "Inside the NBA" after this season. The Warriors are weighing options espn.com for Kristaps Porzingis, including a possible trade or contract voiding.
Early Rankings and Fantasy Outlook
After one week of the 2026-27 regular season, ESPN's Power Rankings espn.com break down standout trends for all 30 teams, while a week-one review espn.com highlights the biggest surprises and injuries. Fantasy analysts say Ty Jerome's hot start espn.com has raised questions about whether to trade for him or drop Draymond Green. Experts also project a leap espn.com for Cooper Flagg in his second season.
Coming Up
The Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m., with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg still building chemistry espn.com in a new-look lineup. Dybantsa and the Wizards face the Cavaliers espn.com after upgrading him to available.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Bears Trade Blockbuster
The Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons espn.com from the Titans in a deal that immediately reshapes Chicago's Super Bowl outlook. Analysts examining the move say Simmons is the missing piece in the team's defensive front, and key intel on draft compensation and playoff implications espn.com has circulated widely.
Trade Deadline Movement
The Colts are rebuilding espn.com after DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson were dealt to contending teams. Jonathan Taylor said he is proud to wear the horseshoe espn.com but conceded his future in Indianapolis is uncertain. The 49ers, having added Buckner, are weighing further aggressive moves espn.com before the Nov. 10 deadline, and ESPN's ranking of the players most likely to switch teams espn.com puts Taylor at the top. Budda Baker hopes to remain with Arizona espn.com, and Garrett Wilson says he does not want a trade espn.com despite frustration over his targets.
Defensive Struggles
Carolina's run defense espn.com has become a central concern under coordinator Ejiro Evero, as offensive line problems compound the team's inconsistency. Houston's once-elite unit has regressed sharply espn.com this season, while Minnesota's 70% blitz rate espn.com drew attention after an 85% blitz share against Indianapolis.
Rookies and Running Backs
ESPN ranked the top ten rookies after seven weeks espn.com, and Matt Bowen reassessed four players and a defense espn.com at the season's midpoint. Dan Barnwell examined the 2025 running back class espn.com in its second season, questioning whether Ashton Jeanty and Bijan Robinson's peers have lived up to expectations.
Injuries and Players
Lamar Jackson returned to full practice espn.com for the Ravens for the first time since his ankle injury. Jalen Hurts' mother shared cards from her students espn.com wishing the quarterback well on his recovery. Micah Parsons' ACL recovery has stretched beyond Patrick Mahomes' espn.com, even though both were injured the same day. Saquon Barkley said he was forced to divest espn.com his equity stake in Polymarket under NFL gambling rules.
Coaching and Uniforms
Caleb Williams will continue wearing Caddix smart cleats espn.com despite a fine, and Joe Flacco offered to cover the penalties. Harbaugh confirmed Mike McDaniel will remain espn.com as the winless Chargers' offensive playcaller. The Jaguars and Lions debuted Rivalries uniforms espn.com for Week.
Fantasy Outlook
ESPN's Week 8 Playbook espn.com breaks down matchups to exploit or avoid, and Liz Loza weighs the facts espn.com behind her start-sit calls on Jared Goff and others.
Coming Up
The Nov. 10 trade deadline is the next key date espn.com for potential roster moves. Jay-Z takes the halftime stage espn.com at Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
World Series Champions
The Milwaukee Brewers claimed espn.com the first World Series title in franchise history, ending a 57-year wait for a championship. Fans and figures across the sport poured espn.com praise on the club, while Brewers catcher William Contreras espn.com was named World Series MVP after a stellar postseason run. Captain Christian Yelich espn.com paid tribute to the late franchise icon Bob Uecker in the celebration.
Game 5 and Postseason Drama
The Rays kept espn.com their season alive with a 12th-inning rally in Game, and Tampa Bay's Rasmussen espn.com will start Game 5 on three days' rest. Brewers manager Pat Murphy defended espn.com his decision to hold ace Jacob Misiorowski for Game. Reliever Aaron Ashby espn.com set a record for scoreless innings by a reliever in a single postseason. The Brewers had gone 21 days without a postseason loss before dropping a game in the series, a result the team described espn.com as hard to accept. Tampa Bay's clubhouse was left heartbroken espn.com but proud of an unexpected season.
Front Office and Free Agency
Dodgers owner Mark Walter espn.com vowed to keep the club "no matter what" amid a federal probe into his businesses. Tarik Skubal espn.com, the two-time Cy Young winner and top free agent, is being linked to a possible Dodgers reunion. The Orioles named Jared Banner espn.com as their new general manager, pledging to build a winner in Baltimore. The Phillies hired Peter Fatse espn.com, previously with the Rays, as hitting coach. Jorge Posada espn.com said he does not feel welcome with the Yankees.
Power Rankings
ESPN's early 2027 power rankings espn.com place Milwaukee at the top following its championship, with the Dodgers still viewed as the favorite in early World Series odds for next season.
Coming Up
Game 5 of the World Series is set espn.com with Rays starter Drew Rasmussen on short rest, though the series has already been decided in Milwaukee's favor.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Red Wings and Rangers Turmoil
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said Dylan Larkin would not be in the lineup as Detroit looks to move its former captain. Meanwhile, Michal Postava espn.com earned the win in his first career NHL start, backstopping Detroit to a shootout victory over Edmonton and Connor McDavid. In New York, James Reimer's espn.com Rangers debut ended after one period, with the veteran goaltender pulled after surrendering three goals.
Islanders Milestone
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer espn.com became the first player on record to skate all five minutes of an overtime period, a historic individual feat on Tuesday night.
League Conduct and Player Health
The St. Louis Blues condemned espn.com what they described as antisemitic signs displayed by fans at a recent home game, calling the messages vile and hateful. On the health front, Penguins forward Ben Kindel espn.com returned to practice a week after a medical emergency on a flight.
Early-Season Storylines
ESPN's Greg Wyshynski weighed in espn.com on early-season overreactions, including whether Connor McDavid can reach 200 points and whether New Jersey is now Cup-worthy. Separately, an analysis of breakout and rebound players espn.com examined which early performers can maintain their form now that every team has played at least 10 games. Coverage of Devin Cooley espn.com highlighted the goaltender's widely shared postgame quotes.
Coming Up
The Devils face the Avalanche espn.com in the next slate of games, with three other matchups on Wednesday. Thursday's schedule espn.com features Canadiens-Stars and ten other games.
General Sports
Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Tennis
Elena Rybakina bbc.co.uk clinched the year-end women's world number one ranking, while Novak Djokovic bbc.co.uk rallied past Ugo Humbert in his return to Basel.
Golf
Sergio Garcia espn.com is leaving LIV Golf for the DP World Tour, and targets a Ryder Cup return as he confirms his exit from the breakaway circuit.
Boxing
Canelo Alvarez espn.com meets Christian Mbilli in a title fight on Saturday, and Alvarez says Mbilli must do a lot espn.com to beat him. Jake Paul returns to the ring bbc.co.uk in Dubai on 24 December, his first bout since losing to Anthony Joshua.
Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series bbc.co.uk for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Rays.
WNBA
The Valkyries lead the WNBA Finals 3-2 after a 64-55 win, with Kiah Stokes espn.com leading the defensive effort. The Dream face elimination and are looking to rekindle their joy espn.com in Game, and keys to the matchup espn.com will decide the title. Meanwhile, JuJu Watkins espn.com opens as the projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 mock draft.
College Football
Ohio State's backup quarterback Luke Fahey espn.com could get another chance against USC after replacing the injured Julian Sayin. Texas Tech espn.com entered the Bottom 10 after a rough Week. The Big 12 fined UCF $100,000 espn.com for fan chants aimed at BYU, and the conference set a new policy with in-game penalties. The Big Ten limits schools' involvement espn.com in outside NIL deals. Northwestern's offense has been transformed by Chip Kelly espn.com, and the CFP bubble espn.com picture is taking shape.
NFL
The Seahawks acquired Quenton Nelson espn.com two weeks before the trade deadline. Washington believes the NFC East race espn.com is still alive despite a 1-4-1 start. In fantasy, Bucky Irving espn.com moves up the Week 8 rankings. The Falcons' Drake London and Bijan Robinson espn.com continue to drive the offense.
Rugby
Wales have named 16-year-old Fionn McCabe bbc.co.uk in their Wheelchair World Cup squad. Ulster's James Hume bbc.co.uk returns from injury, and Kieran Hardy bbc.co.uk faces a fitness race for next year's World Cup after knee surgery. Wales make five changes bbc.co.uk for the WXV rematch against Japan.
Cricket
Ben Duckett hit 167 and Liam Dawson took four wickets as England won a consolation win bbc.co.uk over Sri Lanka. In South Africa, Australia's route bbc.co.uk to a series win opened after careless Proteas dismissals in Cape Town.
Basketball
Duke landed top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery espn.com, who chose Duke over UNC and other rivals. The 15 best nonconference games espn.com for 2026-27 were highlighted, and 17 teams espn.com were identified as capable of winning 30 games.
Football & Other
Chelsea's rivals in the Premier League... Leicester captain Ollie Chessum bbc.co.uk signed a new multi-year deal to stay at the club. Kimi Antonelli bbc.co.uk will miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness.
Coming Up
The Canelo vs. Mbilli title fight takes place Saturday espn.com. The WNBA Finals Game 6 is Thursday espn.com, with the title on the line. Jake Paul returns on 24 December bbc.co.uk in Dubai.