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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Haas and Bearman
Oliver Bearman is firing on all cylinders autosport.com in his sophomore Formula 1 season, yet his 2027 seat at Haas has still not been confirmed. His future is reportedly tied to a possible Ferrari opening.
Team Updates
McLaren will bring upgrades autosport.com to its MCL40 at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, with an eye on next year's car. Honda's power unit, meanwhile, failed after five laps autosport.com at the Mexico Grand Prix, a setback for Aston Martin.
Mexico Grand Prix
Max Verstappen took the win autosport.com in Mexico, with Red Bull's strategy call proving decisive on a day when Kimi Antonelli was also in the spotlight.
Coming Up
The Brazilian Grand Prix is this weekend autosport.com, where McLaren debuts its upgrades.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Arsenal beat Liverpool espn.com to go clear at the top of the table, while Liverpool's attack continues to struggle under Iraola. Their $500m forward line espn.com has scored fewer league goals than expected, and an unwanted record skysports.com against Arsenal has highlighted a creativity problem. Everton earned their first away league win skysports.com of the season at Newcastle, where the home fans booed their own side off. Jaissle is under growing pressure bbc.co.uk after Newcastle's fourth home defeat, and Carragher called them flat and boring skysports.com. Thierno Barry has rebounded with eight goals bbc.co.uk this campaign, and Moyes says Jack Grealish still has a way back bbc.co.uk at the club.
Manchester United have been named on Martínez's espn.com contract situation, with Carrick insisting he has no concerns over the defender's commitment. Martínez has also dropped to the bench espn.com for the Champions League clash with Roma. Wrexham suffered a significant injury bbc.co.uk blow with Sam Smith facing a spell on the sidelines, and Parkinson has held honest talks bbc.co.uk with his squad after a defeat to Sheffield.
Champions League
PSG coach Luis Enrique has warned his side espn.com against complacency ahead of Villarreal, despite impressive wins over City and Barcelona. Villa boss Unai Emery is aiming to prove his team bbc.co.uk can compete with Europe's elite at the Nou Camp. Galatasaray face Stuttgart in a matchday opener that kicks off espn.com a full slate including Atlético against Bayern. Esteve, formerly of Manchester City, is hoping for a debut skysports.com in the competition for RB Leipzig. Referee Darren England has spoken about moving on bbc.co.uk from a VAR error that once dominated headlines.
Transfers & Gossip
Real Madrid are tracking Arsenal's espn.com Riccardo Calafiori as a primary target. Arsenal are also eyeing Kroupi bbc.co.uk and Yildiz ahead of the January window. Celtic are reportedly monitoring Doumbia bbc.co.uk as the teenager impresses in Sweden.
Internationals
Argentina have named their first squad espn.com since Lionel Messi's retirement, while Lewandowski's Chicago Fire shirt espn.com has become MLS's best-seller. Northern Ireland have handed first call-ups bbc.co.uk to Dermot Mee and Eoin Kenny. England have been drawn to face France and Portugal bbc.co.uk in the Women's Nations League, while Scotland meet Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden bbc.co.uk. Lisandro Martínez aside, Kane says his new Bayern deal is extremely close espn.com, and he would trade his Ballon d'Or bbc.co.uk for a Champions League winner's medal.
MLS & NWSL
Miami are finding their feet espn.com ahead of Decision Day, and Gotham FC have claimed the NWSL Shield espn.com with the top spot in the rankings. Several NWSL clubs have been eliminated from the playoffs espn.com and face questions for the offseason.
Other News
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel is stable espn.com after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch, and police have opened an investigation espn.com into the incident. Former Rangers player Kyle Hutton will face a trial bbc.co.uk over a fatal road crash. The AFC has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup espn.com in Saudi Arabia over security concerns. FIFA is reportedly set to share World Cup files espn.com with UEFA after pressure from the confederation.
Coming Up
Manchester United face Roma skysports.com in the Champions League. Adames fights Warburton skysports.com on November 14 live on Sky Sports.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Thunder and Cavaliers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points espn.com, including a go-ahead three-pointer, as Oklahoma City beat Cleveland 117-112 and handed the Cavaliers their first home loss of the season. The Thunder also agreed to a two-year deal espn.com with veteran Dalen Terry, sources told ESPN, as the injury-hit roster adds depth. Oklahoma City will also retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 espn.com later this season.
Lakers and Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic scored 45 points espn.com Sunday as the Lakers beat Toronto 131-125, with Doncic crediting his improved defense for the win. On Monday he added 42 points espn.com against the Lakers' opponent, earning praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo that few players receive.
76ers and Hornets
LeBron James took a sip espn.com of a fan's wine during Philadelphia's 126-107 win over the Bucks. In Charlotte, Coby White made his season debut espn.com against Detroit, while coach-side updates suggested Knueppel's return is close at hand espn.com.
Pacers and Hawks
Indiana played just six players espn.com after 11 were sidelined, and the Pacers lost to Atlanta as a result.
Warriors and Rookies
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 37 points espn.com, the most by a Golden State rookie, hitting six three-pointers, and later said he regretted falling into peer pressure espn.com to chase.
League Storylines
The NBA defended its partnership with Rwanda espn.com in a letter to senators, with deputy commissioner Mark Tatum citing the removal of a military-backed team. The Knicks' title defense has been marked by off-court turmoil espn.com alongside on-court struggles. Bobby Marks highlighted espn.com a group of players, including Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome, playing for contracts this year. Analysis of the early season notes that the title and MVP races have opened up considerably espn.com after injuries.
Media
Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence espn.com from ESPN to address health issues, putting his role on Pardon the Interruption on hold.
Coming Up
Knueppel's return to the Hornets is described as imminent espn.com.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Trade Deadline Watch
Brian Thomas Jr. is sliding down the depth chart espn.com in Jacksonville, fueling speculation about the 2024 first-round pick's future with the club. ESPN's coverage of the broader market points to an increasingly active deadline espn.com, with eight trades completed on deadline day in 2025 after none in the earlier era. John Harbaugh confirmed he called espn.com Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about Jeffery Simmons, and said the Giants are "open for any call." Indianapolis, beginning its rebuild, is weighing whether to move Jonathan Taylor now espn.com for draft capital.
Power Rankings and Matchups
ESPN's Week 9 1-32 poll espn.com ranks every team heading into the week, alongside a look at the best in-season trade acquisitions in league history. Ben Solak expects the Buccaneers and Steelers espn.com to win their divisions and argues running backs could dominate the trade market. Early Week 9 wagering analysis highlights the Bengals and a possible Cowboys shootout espn.com as the lines with immediate value.
Sunday and Monday Results
Jeffery Simmons made a smashing Bears debut espn.com, recording a sack, six tackles and a deflected pass in Chicago's 34-17 win over Seattle. Caleb Williams and the Bears controlled both sides of the ball espn.com in that rout. Lamar Jackson's return to the Ravens lasted just one snap espn.com, while Arizona upset Dallas espn.com in a home loss that has left the Cowboys' talent-heavy roster searching for answers. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has fueled New England's surge espn.com with improved deep passing, and the Vikings' loss kept the 1972 Dolphins' perfect season intact in the eyes of Larry Csonka, who celebrated the result espn.com.
Injuries and Roster Moves
Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is headed to injured reserve espn.com with a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss four to five weeks. Arizona has also named Gardner Minshew its starting quarterback, dropping Joe Brissett espn.com to third on the depth chart. Falcons linebacker James Pearce is back from suspension espn.com and expected to play. Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano is dealing with an ankle injury espn.com but has a chance to play against Jacksonville. Myles Garrett is returning to practice espn.com for the Rams this week, Sean McVay said. Kyler Murray's status for Minnesota espn.com against Buffalo is uncertain because of a sore hamstring.
Coaching and Front Office
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni stood by his staff espn.com, saying he is making no changes at offensive coordinator or quarterback despite a six-game losing streak. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Green Bay is sticking with Josh Jacobs espn.com despite new abuse allegations. Andy Reid denied benching espn.com Kingsley Suamataia as punishment. Brandon Aiyuk hired agent Drew Rosenhaus espn.com and wants to return to the NFL after his knee injury. Cincinnati's choice on Trey Hendrickson espn.com has reshaped the AFC North, and C.J. Stroud turned down a contract extension espn.com with Houston.
Coming Up
Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano's status for Baltimore's trip to Jacksonville espn.com remains open. The Vikings will learn whether Kyler Murray can play against Buffalo espn.com in Week. Myles Garrett is expected back at practice espn.com for the Rams this week.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Labor & Collective Bargaining
Major League Baseball has proposed delaying espn.com the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season. Free agency is also underway, and a top-50 rankings guide espn.com projects contracts for the biggest names on the market.
Free Agency & Trade Market
Teams are working through the offseason, with rumors and intel espn.com pointing to the Dodgers and Mets as pursuers of Tarik Skubal. Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers espn.com from their teams on Monday, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena. The Cubs declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea.
Front Office & Managerial Changes
The Mariners hired Jason Kanzler espn.com as manager, replacing the fired Dan Wilson. In Houston, Randy Flores was introduced espn.com as the Astros' 15th general manager, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
Awards & Honors
Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta each won espn.com their fourth Gold Glove, while Red Sox first baseman Abreu earned his third. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among the finalists espn.com for MLB awards.
Injuries & Remembrances
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com and is likely to miss the start of the 2027 season. The baseball community also mourned Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' World Series win, after his death at 83 espn.com.
Hall of Fame
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella headline the contemporary ballot espn.com for retired managers and players.
Coming Up
The proposed salary cap would not take effect until the 2028 season espn.com.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Trades & Roster Moves
The Nashville Predators sent forward Matthew Wood espn.com to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Wright, a swap that reshuffles depth on both rosters. Off the ice, Lightning star Nikita Kucherov addressed his trade request espn.com, insisting the decision is not about money.
Jerseys & Culture
The NHL revealed its 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys espn.com for all 32 clubs on Monday, and the reaction has been swift. Ranking the designs, ESPN placed the Penguins at the top espn.com, while the Florida Panthers' pink-toned uniform espn.com drew attention for its tropical sunrise palette.
Injuries & Personnel
U.S. Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme will miss the PWHL season espn.com after announcing her pregnancy, leaving Detroit without one of its forwards. On Long Island, a cancer center unveiled a room espn.com named for the late mother of Islanders forward Schaefer.
Game Recaps
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots espn.com in his seventh NHL start, helping his hometown Oilers secure a win. The night was marred for the Islanders, however, as Emil Heineman was ejected espn.com after a hit that injured Edmonton's Howard.
Coming Up
Tuesday's 11-game slate features Oilers-Devils espn.com, with previews and broadcast details available. Monday's card included Golden Knights-Bruins and Red Wings-Panthers, as outlined in ESPN's game guide espn.com.
General Sports
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Marathon Tragedy
A 24-year-old runner from Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, Rachel Apa espn.com, died after collapsing about two miles from the finish of the New York City Marathon.
NASCAR
Spire Motorsports suspended espn.com Cup driver Carson Hocevar for this Sunday's finale at Homestead.
Fantasy Sports
Players looking for a fresh format can start a 10-team knockout league espn.com this week, with the last team standing taking the title.
MLB Labor Talks
MLB has made its latest CBA proposal as the current agreement expires espn.com in December, with a lockout and a salary cap both in play.
Rugby Union & League
Warrington head coach Sam Burgess signed a new two-year deal bbc.co.uk with the club. Clark Laidlaw, head coach of Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has drawn attention for his work in New Zealand bbc.co.uk. Noel McNamara will succeed Leo Cullen as Leinster head coach, and fans are asking what his appointment will bring bbc.co.uk. Ollie Chessum said he could not see himself bbc.co.uk with another club after extending his deal at Leicester. Peter Murchie called for a vast improvement bbc.co.uk in Wales' defence ahead of the Japan match. Kalyn Ponga has been named back into New Zealand's extended squad bbc.co.uk for the World Cup semi-final. England beat the USA 134-0 to reach the wheelchair rugby league semi-finals bbc.co.uk. The All Blacks are motivated to preserve bbc.co.uk their unbeaten record against Scotland.
Basketball
Draymond Green was ejected espn.com after a scuffle with Brooks and the Suns, the first ejection of his season. Florida's win and Arizona's loss headlined opening-day college hoops espn.com performances. JuJu Watkins returned espn.com to score 21 points for USC. South Carolina's debut as the No. 1 team was another highlight of opening day espn.com. Malachi Jordan, a top-25 senior, committed espn.com to St. John's, his highest-ranked recruit under Pitino. The Lions say the early signs are positive bbc.co.uk for injured Jack Campbell.
College Football
Sooners coach apologized espn.com after East Texas A&M pulled off a historic upset of Oklahoma. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule urged calm espn.com after a fan cursed at his daughter following a loss. FSU fired espn.com Mike Norvell in the midst of another down year. Lane Kiffin said he is "sad" that the LSU-Alabama game espn.com will take a hiatus in 2027. The latest CFP power rankings espn.com reflect a wild week of upsets, and the first CFP ranking espn.com arrives tonight. Bowl and playoff projections have been reshaped by more top-25 losses espn.com. Heisman race odds espn.com remain wide open after week.
WNBA & Women's Sports
The New York Liberty fired espn.com head coach Chris DeMarco after one season. The WNBA coaching carousel includes openings in Los Angeles and New York espn.com. Sussex named Beth Barrett-Wild as their first female CEO bbc.co.uk.
Golf & Other Sports
Lee Westwood said he is unemployed bbc.co.uk while his LIV future remains uncertain. Horse Point of Law, sold by King Charles bbc.co.uk, won the Melbourne Cup. George Russell reflected on how his F1 title bid unravelled bbc.co.uk after Antonelli took the crown.
Coming Up
The CFP rankings espn.com are scheduled to be released tonight. The NASCAR Cup finale espn.com at Homestead takes place this Sunday.