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Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Formula 1
Former world champion Alan Jones autosport.com has died at the age of 80 following a short illness. The 1980 title winner's passing marks the loss of one of the sport's most combative drivers of that era.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Champions League
Fenerbahçe stunned Liverpool espn.com 3-2 in Istanbul, with Dirk Kuyt hailing "another miracle" after the win, though Andoni Iraola bemoaned espn.com the "cheap, messy goals" his side conceded from set pieces. Jamie Carragher questioned skysports.com Liverpool's recruitment, arguing the young players starring shows the club has not spent its money well enough. Como thrashed espn.com Lens 9-1 in the league phase, a record for most goals on the road, and Cesc Fàbregas insisted espn.com his side cannot buy into the hype. Real Madrid remain perfect in the competition, and José Mourinho praised espn.com Jude Bellingham as a "one-of-a-kind" midfielder.
Manchester United & Manchester City
Manchester United came back espn.com from a deficit to beat Roma 3-2, a result that eased pressure on Michael Carrick as fan protests continued, and Paul Merson argued skysports.com Carrick needs Bruno Fernandes in his side ahead of a clash with Aston Villa. Sky Sports reported that United are unlikely skysports.com to appoint another interim coach should Carrick be dismissed, while a fitness crisis espn.com has left them trailing rivals in every running metric. Erling Haaland scored skysports.com the late winner in Leipzig and called on City to "step up" in front of goal. Meanwhile, the Premier League board will decide bbc.co.uk the fate of Manchester City, with five individuals set to play a key role.
Arsenal, Chelsea & Premier League
Arsenal edged skysports.com Slavia Prague 2-1 after a second-half fightback, and Mikel Arteta admitted espn.com his side have "a lot to learn". Arsenal are also linked with a £80m bid espn.com for Atlético Madrid's Lex Baena. Everton's Jack Grealish remains unavailable bbc.co.uk after a breach of discipline, and Aston Villa's Unai Emery is close to agreeing bbc.co.uk a new contract. Chelsea's Cole Palmer faces a selection dilemma bbc.co.uk under Thomas Tuchel, while Estevao is set for more minutes skysports.com under Xabi Alonso. Raphinha signed a new Barcelona deal espn.com through 2030, and Harry Kane committed his future espn.com to Bayern Munich until 2030.
Wrexham, Wolves & Championship
Wrexham beat Middlesbrough skysports.com 2-0 to dent the leaders, though the win was marred espn.com by an ACL injury to striker Sam Smith. Wolves came from behind skysports.com to beat Bristol City 2-1 thanks to a late Sean Neave brace, while West Ham fought back skysports.com from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Cardiff in Scott Parker's first game. Oxford United moved into third skysports.com with a 2-0 derby win over Reading. Bromley appointed bbc.co.uk former MK Dons boss Karl Robinson as manager.
International & Global Football
Cristiano Ronaldo announced bbc.co.uk his retirement from Portugal duty, and Sky Sports looked back skysports.com at a career full of trophies, tears and rows. The USMNT recalled espn.com Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKenni for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Scotland's Finn Russell and Huw Jones return skysports.com as Scotland chase a first win over New Zealand. Tony Docherty praised bbc.co.uk the attitude of his Scotland U21 squad, and Heimir Hallgrimsson said it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman. Sky Sports reported that FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima will challenge espn.com Gianni Infantino in the March elections. The FA and WSL launched bbc.co.uk a major study into ACL injuries in women's football.
Other Sports
Luka Dončić became skysports.com the first player since Michael Jordan to score 300 points through eight games. Lando Norris doubted skysports.com that McLaren's upgrades will fix a "horrible" car at Sao Paulo. Alan Jones, the former Formula 1 world champion, died skysports.com aged. Carlos Alcaraz reached skysports.com the Paris Masters quarter-finals after Berrettini withdrew.
Coming Up
Wrexham's next challenge espn.com follows their win over Middlesbrough. The NWSL Playoffs are here espn.com, with the Championship final to come. Cheavon Clarke and Chris Billam-Smith meet skysports.com at the Copper Box.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Power Rankings & Early Season Storylines
Halfway through the opening stretch, ESPN has ranked all 30 teams in its updated power rankings espn.com, weighing the first two weeks of action alongside the biggest storylines around the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have started 8-1, but LeBron James is cautioning against espn.com any talk of Finals-bound status. Denver has been a different story, with the Nuggets struggling espn.com even with Nikola Jokic in the lineup, as the roster was never built to absorb slippage from its three-time MVP.
Standout Performances
Victor Wembanyama posted a career-high 52 points espn.com and 24 rebounds in a Spurs win, drawing MVP chants from the crowd. Luka Doncic added 40 points espn.com against Sacramento, extending a historic six-game scoring run that placed him alongside Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor in the record books. In Miami, Klay Thompson's corner three espn.com completed a dramatic Heat comeback over the Clippers. Meanwhile, the NBA rescinded espn.com a second technical foul assessed to Doncic late in a game against Miami.
Injuries & Returns
Charlotte's Kon Knueppel exited espn.com six minutes into his season debut with leg soreness. Kawhi Leonard has completed knee treatment espn.com and begun his return-to-play process with the Raptors. In Oklahoma City, the injury-plagued Thunder have agreed espn.com to a two-year deal with veteran Dalen Terry, according to sources.
Front Office & Ownership
The Warriors are withholding payments espn.com to Kristaps Porzingis on his roughly $20 million salary, according to sources, amid a contract dispute. In Dallas, Sivan and Patrick Dumont now control espn.com nearly 70 percent of the Mavericks after purchasing Miriam Adelson's shares. Joe Lacob praised espn.com the Warriors' selection of Yaxel Lendeborg, saying the team "got this one right." The league also defended espn.com its Rwanda partnership in a letter to concerned senators, with deputy commissioner Mark Tatum citing the removal of a military-backed team.
Draft & Contract Watch
Jeremy Woo released his debut 2027 draft rankings espn.com, a top-100 big board. Bobby Marks profiled espn.com a group of players playing for contract decisions this season, led by Memphis guard Ty Jerome. Eric Karabell's notebook examined espn.com the slow starts from Rudy Gobert and Mikal Bridges, while Eric Karabell also highlighted Zion Williamson's steals. Devin Vassell, meanwhile, has quietly become espn.com the veteran presence the Spurs' younger core leans on most.
Coming Up
The Thunder's two-year deal with Dalen Terry is pending final confirmation espn.com, and Kawhi Leonard's return-to-play process espn.com is set to continue ---
NFL Football
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Trade Deadline Targets
The Panthers are weighing a trade deadline push espn.com with five potential targets under review. Across the league, a team-by-team outlook espn.com lays out deadline plans for all 32 clubs, while Barnwell's breakdown espn.com asks which of 18 contenders should act. The Ravens have moved to stabilize their season espn.com by acquiring QB Jacoby Brissett, and ESPN's latest buzz espn.com covers Baltimore and Los Angeles alongside deadline intel.
Quarterbacks & Injuries
The Eagles will start Joe Milton espn.com against the Giants as the slumping offense turns to a new arm. Jalen Hurts made an appearance espn.com at the Eagles facility while recovering from blood clots. In Seattle, Sam Darnold is ruled out espn.com for Sunday and will be week-to-week with a quad injury. Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson needs shoulder surgery espn.com that will end his season, according to McVay.
Coaches & Front Offices
Jerry Jones insists espn.com there is no correlation between coaching pay and results, a stance drawing criticism. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh backed Justin Herbert espn.com after a Rams defender's jab. Kyle Shanahan said there is no bad blood espn.com with Jauan Jennings, who says he is happy with the Vikings. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery and will miss the Gronk ceremony. Colts coach Steichen defended Jonathan Taylor's usage espn.com despite trade chatter.
Players & Roster Moves
Packers running back Josh Jacobs addressed fresh allegations espn.com and said he does not expect further game suspensions. Green Bay also opened Micah Parsons' practice window espn.com while staying quiet on his return. Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson returned to practice espn.com after a hamstring injury, saying he feels more explosive than ever. Kirk Cousins is reviving "Kirko Chainz" espn.com as he brings a lighter touch to the Raiders.
Fantasy & Power Rankings
Matt Bowen identified six players espn.com to trust in lineups and four to avoid. The Playbook lays out shadow reports espn.com and projected scores for Week, while start-sit calls espn.com weigh Dak Prescott and Ashton Jeanty. The latest Power Rankings espn.com update the 1-32 poll for Week.
Coming Up
The Eagles face the Giants espn.com with Milton under center, and the Seahawks meet Arizona espn.com on Sunday without Darnold.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Free Agency & Rankings
MLB's free agent market is heating up, with a top 50 rankings and contract projections espn.com breaking down what the biggest names could command this winter. Meanwhile, the league has proposed delaying its salary cap espn.com until the 2028 season, a move that adds labor uncertainty as free agency opens.
Front Office & Managerial Moves
The Athletics have hired Cam Castro espn.com from the Brewers as their new general manager to lead a front office rebuild. Albert Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial opening, while Jason Kanzler was named Mariners manager espn.com after an unconventional, analytics-driven path. Joe Torres was brought in espn.com as the Reds' pitching coach, reuniting with Terry Francona.
Clase Trial & Off-Field News
Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase faces a fraud trial espn.com over accusations he rigged pitches, with his attorneys arguing he was exploited by a "serial liar." Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed regret espn.com for comments about the Yankees, saying he never meant to slander the franchise.
Politics & Ex-Players
Former All-Star Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat espn.com in Texas's 21st District as a Republican.
Season Review
With the postseason over, ESPN revisits the bold predictions espn.com made for all 30 clubs before the season, while a look back at October espn.com highlights the games and series that defined the playoffs after the Brewers' title run.
Coming Up
Free agency is underway, with the top 50 rankings espn.com laying out the market's biggest names. Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial job.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Trade Requests & Roster Moves
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov was welcomed back espn.com to Amalie Arena after Tampa Bay's 4-2 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday, with fans showing support following his trade request. The hockey world was shaken by the request, and several teams espn.com have already been floated as possible landing spots. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck also requested a trade espn.com, citing "very challenging circumstances" involving family.
Games & Results
Winnipeg completed a historic comeback espn.com against Montreal, with Dylan Samberg scoring in overtime to snap a nine-game losing streak after erasing a four-goal deficit. The Canadiens acknowledged the collapse and said there were "no excuses."
Fantasy Hockey
Owners seeking reliability can look to high-floor players espn.com who deliver steady per-game output, along with goalie options for the week.
League & International Affairs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia will not be allowed to compete at the world juniors, as six countries threatened to boycott. Major sponsors have also increased pressure espn.com on the IIHF over Russia's inclusion in the ice hockey worlds. In Texas, voters rejected a tax proposal espn.com that would have helped fund the Stars' new $700 million arena.
Coming Up
Preds and Avs headline Thursday's slate of 11 games espn.com, while Sharks and Kings meet on Wednesday espn.com.
General Sports
Last updated: November 5, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
Boxing
Scotland's Willy Hutchinson is chasing a dream he first wrote about as a 13-year-old, as he prepares for his WBC light-heavyweight title clash bbc.co.uk against Joshua Buatsi. Former cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith is also seeking revenge, renewing a 10-year amateur rivalry bbc.co.uk with Cheavon Clarke. UFC veteran Davey Grant, the promotion's longest-serving Briton, reflected on his time in the octagon, describing his career as a "ride" bbc.co.uk as he approaches.
Tennis
The WTA took "full responsibility" bbc.co.uk after leaked practice audio captured Jessica Pegula calling Mirra Andreeva a "diva."
NFL and Betting
Odds and analysis for Thursday's Jacksonville-Baltimore game are available in an ESPN preview espn.com, with picks covering the matchup on "Thursday Night Football." Elsewhere, Charlie Smyth returns as the Saints' starting kicker bbc.co.uk for Sunday's game against the Browns after head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the decision.
College Football
Florida has turned to Tramell Jones Jr. espn.com as its starting quarterback, with Jones set to make his second career start against Oklahoma. Florida State's turmoil deepened after Mike Norvell's firing, with the program sliding onto ESPN's Bottom 10 espn.com rankings. Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney will undergo surgery espn.com for a high ankle sprain, sidelining him for an extended stretch. Notre Dame's supporting cast has become central to CJ Carr's title bid espn.com, while the first College Football Playoff rankings have prompted a closer look espn.com at each contender's weaknesses. Analysts also examined whether 2026 can match the chaos espn.com of the 2007 season, and ESPN's Week 10 preview asked whether the top team can hold its ground espn.com.
Rugby
Scotland host New Zealand in their Nations Championship opener, with Gregor Townsend fielding Russell and Tuipulotu as the home side prepares bbc.co.uk for a "more ambitious" All Blacks side. Finn Russell, meanwhile, is pursuing a historic win bbc.co.uk over New Zealand while fending off questions about his retirement. Owen Trout served a one-month ban bbc.co.uk for a positive cannabis test and is now looking at a move to the NRL. Wales have selected a power centre pairing bbc.co.uk of Max Llewellyn and Eddie James for their opener against Japan, and Steve Tandy has backed players picked on form bbc.co.uk rather than club location. Max Jorgensen, born in Sheffield, insists he was always committed to playing for Australia. Former England player Tara Jones will referee a Women's World Cup semi-final bbc.co.uk. Ireland coach Andy Farrell says his side must improve bbc.co.uk to stay on track for the 2027 World Cup.
Basketball
Victor Wembanyama hit the winning free throw bbc.co.uk to finish with a career-high 52 points in the Spurs' win over the Mavericks. In the WNBA, the Dream rose from the league's second-worst team espn.com to a Finals contender in five years, while the Valkyries' championship parade drew an estimated 400,000 fans espn.com in the Bay Area. Among NBA rookies, Eric Moody highlighted the standouts espn.com so far this season. ESPN's Jay Bilas also released his Bilas Index espn.com, ranking the 64 best men's teams for 2026-27, and the NCAA women's volleyball bracket projections have been published espn.com ahead of Selection Day.
Wrestling
Roman Reigns can extend his unbeaten year espn.com with a win over Sami Zayn at Saturday's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia.
Cricket and Football
Gloucestershire will compete as Bristol bbc.co.uk in the T20 Blast from next season. Wrexham secured a win over Middlesbrough bbc.co.uk, with Phil Parkinson praising the display, and a BBC quiz asked readers who scored twice for Manchester United bbc.co.uk against Roma.
Golf
LIV Golf is set to wind down bbc.co.uk after its financial backers withdrew support, with an announcement expected Thursday. BC Partners has pulled out espn.com of the financing deal, leaving LIV Golf 2.0 in jeopardy after not enough top golfers committed to return in 2027.
Coming Up
LIV Golf is expected to announce bbc.co.uk its wind-down on Thursday. Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn meet at Crown Jewel espn.com on Saturday. Jacksonville and Baltimore play on Thursday Night Football espn.com.