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Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Cadillac & Team Ownership
Liverpool FC's owners have emerged as potential buyers autosport.com of Cadillac F1 shares, as fresh doubts surround the future of the team's majority owner. The uncertainty centers on TWG, which is itself under investigation.
Mercedes & Russell
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted fault autosport.com for George Russell's disappointing Mexico Grand Prix, saying the team "let him down."
Drivers & Superlicences
Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will contest FP1 autosport.com in Brazil, his sixth Friday practice session, in order to secure a final superlicence point. Meanwhile, Esteban Ocon's career is viewed as a success autosport.com despite an uncertain future on the grid.
Coming Up
Herta takes part autosport.com in Friday practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix to earn his final superlicence point.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Champions League
Fenerbahce came from behind espn.com to beat Liverpool, with Greenwood leading the comeback and ending the Reds' perfect start to the competition. Liverpool lost two leads skysports.com in Istanbul, going down 3-2 after a stunning reversal. Arsenal beat Slavia Prague skysports.com 1-0 in the Czech capital.
Barcelona thrashed Aston Villa bbc.co.uk 3-0, with Lamine Yamal espn.com making history and breaking Mbappé's espn.com teenage Champions League goals record. Raphinha admitted he struggled to focus espn.com after the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel. PSG scored six espn.com against Villarreal, including four goals in the first 17 minutes, a Champions League record.
Manchester United came back from two goals down espn.com to beat Roma 3-2, with Matheus Cunha scoring a brace. Bruno Fernandes skysports.com backed head coach Michael Carrick after the win, while Fernandes also hit back bbc.co.uk at reports about his relationship with Carrick. Emery said Villa bbc.co.uk still have work to do to reach Barcelona's level.
Premier League & English Football
Manchester City's Maresca urged espn.com his side not to rely solely on Erling Haaland for goals. Liverpool's attack has come under scrutiny, with a $500m forward line espn.com failing to deliver as expected. Arsenal's Saliba has returned espn.com to full training at the club.
West Ham confirmed Scott Parker bbc.co.uk as head coach, and questions remain skysports.com over whether he can recapture past success. Crystal Palace lost their appeal bbc.co.uk against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card. Real Madrid reached a verbal agreement skysports.com with 16-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel, with sources saying espn.com the deal is close.
In the Championship, Peck's hat-trick skysports.com gave Sheffield United a 3-2 win over Preston, Portsmouth beat Swansea skysports.com 3-1, and Norwich thrashed Derby skysports.com 4-0. Birmingham cruised skysports.com past Millwall 3-0, while Stoke beat Blackburn skysports.com 2-1 thanks to a late free-kick from Jack McGlynn.
USMNT & MLS
Pochettino named a squad espn.com blending youth with the team's established stars. Pulisic, Balogun and McKennie espn.com return for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Lewandowski's Chicago Fire jersey has outsold Messi's espn.com since his arrival in MLS.
NWSL
Gotham FC claimed the first NWSL Shield espn.com and sits atop the final power rankings. Trinity Rodman said she feels blessed espn.com for a healthy season after past injuries, as the Spirit chase the title.
Wales & England Internationals
Craig Bellamy recalled Harry Wilson and Rodon skysports.com to Wales' Nations League squad. England's Fin Smith faces a fitness test skysports.com before the Australia match, with England "pretty optimistic" he will be fit.
Transfers & Gossip
Manchester United are reportedly keen skysports.com on Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri. Arsenal are tracking Atlético's Baena espn.com in an €80m bid, while Real Madrid are tracking Arsenal's Calafiori espn.com.
Other News
Rodri will miss Barcelona's espn.com clash with Atlético Madrid with a hamstring injury. Nadal joined Real Madrid's skysports.com board of directors. Leicestershire were relegated skysports.com after a points deduction over a poor pitch was upheld. Rangers want to sign bbc.co.uk James Penrice permanently, according to manager Derek McInnes.
Coming Up
Liverpool and Fenerbahce's return fixture espn.com is part of the Champions League schedule. Wilder faces Opetaia skysports.com on the Fury vs Joshua undercard on December 11.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Warriors and Roster Moves
Warriors owner Joe Lacob is already convinced the team nailed espn.com its selection of Yaxel Lendeborg, saying the front office "got this one right." Separately, the Warriors are reportedly withholding espn.com semimonthly payments to Kristaps Porzingis on his $20M salary, according to sources, amid a growing contract dispute.
Power Rankings and Storylines
ESPN's updated power rankings espn.com place all 30 teams after two weeks of action, with four key storylines shaping the early-season picture. The Spurs' most important player may be the least famous: Devin Vassell has quietly grown espn.com into the veteran presence San Antonio leans on most.
Contract Years and Free Agency
Bobby Marks has built a roster of players playing for a payday espn.com, with Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome among 12 names whose contract decisions could define their futures. Eric Karabell's notebook also flags the slow starts espn.com of Rudy Gobert and Mikal Bridges, along with Zion Williamson's steals.
Lakers, Mavericks and League Business
The NBA has rescinded espn.com Luka Doncic's second technical foul of the season, erasing a penalty assessed late in a Lakers game. In Dallas, Sivan and Patrick Dumont now control the Mavericks espn.com after purchasing Miriam Adelson's shares, giving them a stake of nearly 70%. Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum defended the league's Rwanda partnership espn.com in a letter to concerned senators.
Thunder, Pacers and 76ers
The injury-hit Thunder have agreed to a two-year deal espn.com with veteran Dalen Terry, according to sources. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 espn.com points to hand the Cavaliers their first home loss, sealing a 117-112 Thunder win. The Pacers, missing 11 players, fielded just six espn.com in a loss to the Hawks, while LeBron James took a sip espn.com of a fan's wine during the 76ers' 126-107 win over the Bucks.
Knicks and Star Performances
The Knicks' title defense has been chaotic espn.com both on and off the court, with New York dominating headlines for the wrong reasons. Luka Doncic kept his scoring hot with 42 points espn.com against the Lakers, earning praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has begun his return-to-play process espn.com after completing treatment for left knee swelling.
Coming Up
The Knicks' title defense espn.com continues as the season moves forward, with New York still dealing with off-court distractions. Kawhi Leonard's return-to-play process espn.com is underway, with no return date yet confirmed.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Eagles and Giants
The Eagles will start Joe Milton espn.com at quarterback against the Giants as Philadelphia struggles through a six-game skid. Coach Nick Sirianni said Monday he is making no changes espn.com at offensive coordinator or quarterback, and he said he has complete support espn.com from owner Jeff Lurie. The Giants, at 4-2-1, are being credited to coach John Harbaugh's culture of accountability espn.com, and New York also agreed to a three-year, $46M extension espn.com with cornerback Greg Newsome II.
Quarterback Injuries and Moves
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out espn.com for Sunday's game against Arizona and will be week-to-week with a quad injury. Darnold has been struggling under pressure espn.com, and Seattle has been preaching patience after trading for Quenton Nelson. In Chicago, Jeffery Simmons led the Bears espn.com to a 34-17 win over Seattle in his debut, posting a sack and six tackles. Cleveland has placed Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol espn.com, leaving his status for the Saints game unclear. Baltimore will start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano against Jacksonville, with the Ravens banged up espn.com after Lamar Jackson's injury.
Trade Deadline
The Ravens are finalizing a deal espn.com with Arizona for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Trade activity is heating up across the league, and ESPN has team-by-team outlooks espn.com on each roster's needs. The deadline has grown into an annual scramble espn.com, with eight trades on deadline day in 2025. Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement espn.com and plans to report to the 49ers on Friday. The Colts have turned down trade interest espn.com in Adetomiwa Adebawore and instead agreed to a multiyear extension with the defensive tackle.
Injuries and Roster Moves
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is in the concussion protocol espn.com, while running back Breece Hall is trending toward a return. Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has been placed on injured reserve espn.com with a high ankle sprain and is out four to five weeks. Washington lost another defensive lineman, as Javon Kinlaw is out for the season espn.com after knee surgery. The Bills released espn.com C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting. The Saints cut kicker espn.com Daniel Carlson, whose 66.7% field goal accuracy was tied for second-worst in the league.
Fantasy Football
Week 9 matchup rankings suggest upgrading Chase Brown espn.com while being wary of Josh Jacobs and DJ Moore. ESPN's start-sit breakdown weighs Dak Prescott and Ashton Jeanty espn.com among eight lineup decisions. Among available players, the top free-agent options include Smith, Washington and Tyson espn.com.
Power Rankings and Commentary
ESPN has released its Week 9 power rankings espn.com, a 1-32 poll that also looks at the best in-season trade acquisitions ever. Jerry Jones' stance on coach pay has drawn criticism as a sign he remains the Cowboys' biggest problem. Lamar Jackson's status is also being questioned espn.com after his return lasted one snap in a Week 8 loss.
Coming Up
The Ravens face the Jaguars Thursday night espn.com, with Joe Fagnano starting at quarterback. Aiyuk plans to report espn.com to the 49ers on Friday.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Front Office & Transactions
The Athletics have tabbed Cam Castro espn.com as their new general manager, bringing the Brewers executive in to lead a front office rebuild. The Cubs have declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea, and the Mariners have hired Jason Kanzler espn.com as manager to replace the fired Dan Wilson.
Free Agency & Labor
Eight players espn.com received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has ranked the top 50 free agents espn.com and projected their contracts ahead of a busy winter market. Meanwhile, MLB has proposed delaying the salary cap espn.com until 2028 amid labor uncertainty.
Brewers & Awards
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he regrets espn.com his recent comments about the Yankees, saying he did not mean to slander the Bombers. Ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four World Series champions named MLB award finalists espn.com, keeping Milwaukee in the spotlight.
Injuries & Hall of Fame
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com to repair a labrum and is likely to miss the start of the season. Former All-Star Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat espn.com in Texas' 21st District. On the Hall of Fame side, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella espn.com headline the contemporary ballot.
Season Review
ESPN has graded its bold preseason predictions espn.com for all 30 teams, checking how each club's pre-season forecast held up.
Coming Up
Free agency is now underway, with the qualifying-offer deadline for the eight players already passed espn.com.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Playoff Race & Standings
The Penguins face tough decisions cbssports.com on their stars as GM Kyle Dubas may be forced into a fire sale after a slow start. The Jets completed the largest comeback espn.com in NHL history, erasing a four-goal deficit to beat Montreal in overtime, with Dylan Samberg scoring the winner to snap a nine-game losing streak.
Lightning & Kucherov
Tampa Bay beat Detroit 4-2 on Tuesday, and the home crowd welcomed back espn.com NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov after his trade request. Kucherov insisted the request is not espn.com about money.
Russia & the World Juniors
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia will not be allowed at the world juniors, as six countries threatened a boycott. Meanwhile, the main sponsor of the ice hockey worlds said it will reassess its backing espn.com if Russia plays.
Arena & Stadium Politics
Texas voters rejected a tax espn.com proposal that would have helped pay off $700 million tied to the Stars' new arena.
Jerseys & Uniforms
The NHL unveiled its 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys espn.com for all 32 teams, with the Florida Panthers' pink design drawing attention. ESPN also ranked the full set espn.com, placing the Penguins near the top.
Goaltending & Individual Performances
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 espn.com shots in his seventh NHL start, helping the hometown Oilers. Off the ice, the Islanders' Schaefer family saw a room honoring his late mother unveiled espn.com at a Long Island cancer center.
Betting & Tonight's Slate
Sharks and Kings take center stage espn.com on Wednesday, with the Oilers facing the Devils in a featured matchup cbssports.com on Tuesday.
Coming Up
The Sharks and Kings face off Wednesday espn.com in the night's marquee NHL game.
General Sports
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Football
Miami star receiver Malachi Toney is uncertain espn.com for Saturday's clash with Notre Dame due to an ankle injury. Miami sits atop the first College Football Playoff rankings, with two Heisman contenders, quarterback Darian Mensah among them, as the rematch looms espn.com. Florida State has slid into the Bottom 10 espn.com following Mike Norvell's departure, while Georgia has emerged as the new favorite espn.com to win the 2027 national championship.
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz dismissed espn.com speculation linking him to the Florida State vacancy, saying he is "not a candidate." Notre Dame's supporting cast is proving key espn.com to quarterback CJ Carr's title bid, and a betting preview espn.com breaks down the angles for the South Bend showdown. Meanwhile, Ireland's starting line-up bbc.co.uk against Argentina features Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Sean Jansen.
Basketball
Draymond Green was ejected espn.com after a scuffle with Brooks of the Suns, the first ejection of his season, and Stephen Curry said the incident "lit a fire" in the Warriors. Kentucky landed a commitment espn.com from 7-foot-5 center Cherif Millogo, the No. 8 hoops recruit in 2027. The men's conference power rankings espn.com ask whether the Big Ten can win again, and NCAA bracket predictions espn.com are taking shape with Selection Day under a month away.
Tennis
Novak Djokovic is out bbc.co.uk of the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a Paris Masters defeat. Alexander Zverev, who became world number one, complained about the reaction to his ranking rise. Britain's Jodie Burrage is receiving support bbc.co.uk from WTA staff after online death threats.
Golf and Motorsport
Rory McIlroy backed espn.com the DP World Tour's decision to readmit former members, saying "there has to be a bit of a reset." Nelly Korda won bbc.co.uk her second points-based LPGA player-of-the-year award. Esteban Ocon has been dropped bbc.co.uk by Haas, leaving his Formula 1 career in doubt.
Boxing, Wrestling and Combat Sports
Canelo Alvarez returned espn.com to the top 10 of the men's pound-for-pound rankings after defeating Christian Mbilli. Jake Paul vowed espn.com to hang up the gloves if he loses to Cedric Doumbe on December 24. Deontay Wilder will fight bbc.co.uk Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Fury v Joshua. Roman Reigns can extend espn.com his unbeaten year at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Governance and Business
The USOPC could seek private investors bbc.co.uk for its Team USA commercial rights. Olympic bronze medallist Ana Barbosu was banned bbc.co.uk for two years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld a doping decision. Leicestershire's relegation from Division One was confirmed bbc.co.uk after its appeal was dismissed. MLB's labor talks are heating up espn.com as the league made its latest CBA proposal.
Rugby and Other Sports
Wales' Harry Wilson returns bbc.co.uk to the squad for Nations League matches, while Joe Duncan earns his first call-up. Jack Conan spoke bbc.co.uk about Andy Farrell's influence and his drive to keep playing. Sweeney urged bbc.co.uk England to improve discipline. Tonga will face New Zealand in the rugby league World Cup final after winning bbc.co.uk all three group matches. The WNBA Finals drew its highest ratings espn.com since 1999, averaging 1.88 million viewers.
Coming Up
Miami and Notre Dame meet espn.com on Saturday, with Toney's availability still in question. Jake Paul faces espn.com Cedric Doumbe on December 24.