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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Brazilian Grand Prix
Lando Norris autosport.com set the fastest time in opening practice at Interlagos, ahead of new champion Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes-powered field.
Ferrari
Ferrari arrived in Brazil autosport.com facing growing tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, with a crunch internal meeting expected.
Racing Bulls
Red Bull extended Alan Permane's contract autosport.com through 2031, securing the Racing Bulls team principal for the long term.
Coming Up
Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix follows the practice sessions, with the race to decide the final podium order of the season.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League & Injuries
England and Chelsea face a setback as Lauren James bbc.co.uk is ruled out for at least five games, according to manager Sonia Bompastor. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has questioned whether his side are too honest espn.com after refereeing decisions went against them, while also insisting his team must sacrifice control skysports.com for creativity to fix their scoring woes. Man United's fitness problems are under the spotlight as analysis shows the club rank poorly espn.com in every running statistic compared with other Premier League sides.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has confirmed talks espn.com over a new contract to build a stronger future at the club. Elliot Anderson's return to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City is being analysed bbc.co.uk as the midfielder reflects on the transfer. Oliver Glasner insists Forest need balance bbc.co.uk between their attacking style and a more robust approach. Lampard's Coventry could move up bbc.co.uk to 11th in the Premier League with victory at Everton, while Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca backed espn.com Gianluigi Donnarumma despite recent goalkeeping errors.
Manchester United & Ferguson's Legacy
Michael Carrick believes skysports.com it is not impossible for Manchester United to replicate the success enjoyed under Alex Ferguson, while young players such as Lacey offer hope skysports.com of a revival. Amorim questioned himself espn.com and his players after a shock defeat to AC Milan, and fans' tennis-ball protests at Old Trafford have drawn comparisons espn.com with soccer's history of supporter action. Didier Deschamps has reportedly turned down skysports.com an offer to replace Carrick, and the manager question espn.com at the club continues to dominate debate.
England & International Football
Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer skysports.com out of the England squad, saying he misses too many chances bbc.co.uk to impress, while Jobe Bellingham earns his first senior call-up alongside his brother Jude. Mark McKenzie replaces espn.com the injured George Campbell in the USMNT squad for the match against Haiti, and Max Dowman has earned espn.com his first England Under-21 call-up. Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he found out bbc.co.uk about Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement at the same time as everyone else. Mexico coach Rafael Márquez has recalled espn.com Alexis Vega and Guillermo Ochoa for the Nations League fixtures.
Champions League & European Football
Como's 9-1 win has prompted questions espn.com over whether they are a genuine force or overachievers. AC Milan's Europa League campaign is in peril espn.com after a 2-0 home defeat to Ferencváros. Sunderland were comprehensively beaten skysports.com by Dinamo Zagreb, piling pressure on Regis Le Bris. Brighton secured a narrow 1-0 win at Getafe, with Malick Yalcouye's header sealing the result skysports.com in the Conference League. Celtic came from behind skysports.com to beat Beşiktaş 3-2 in the Europa League, with Martin O'Neill's substitutions proving decisive, while Hearts suffered a self-inflicted 3-1 defeat to Thun in the Conference League.
Scottish Football
The Scottish Premiership title race is heating up skysports.com as the league pauses for the international break, with Celtic and Hearts returning to domestic action in contrasting form. Ahead of the break, talking points bbc.co.uk across the division include Celtic's European comeback and Hearts' struggles.
FA Cup & Non-League
Non-league Harborough Town have signed bbc.co.uk 6ft 9in striker Kyle Hudlin ahead of their FA Cup tie, while eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds travel to Burton Albion bbc.co.uk looking for an upset. Oxford City midfielder Scott Pollock believes there is no reason bbc.co.uk his side cannot shock Leicester. Fernando Forestieri, who has faced Messi and Ronaldo, has joined Oxford City bbc.co.uk in non-league football.
MLS, NWSL & US Soccer
The NWSL's regular season has concluded, with a final ranking espn.com of the league's best 25 players, while the NWSL Playoffs preview espn.com highlights the teams in contention. Ahead of the MLS season's close, ESPN analysts have weighed up espn.com who should win the league's major awards. Angel City have signed espn.com Under-17 World Cup record-holder Maddie DiMaria, eligible for the playoffs. Concacaf has unveiled espn.com a new, more competitive Gold Cup format from 2027. Tyler Adams says Bournemouth have turned a page espn.com after a seventh straight win.
Other Football News
Conor Coady has retired espn.com from football at 33 after a 503-game career that included his time as a Wolves legend. Newcastle defender Amar Dedić was stopped by police bbc.co.uk after being spotted with bows and arrows. Police in New Zealand have dismissed espn.com a rape allegation against Cape Verde captain Mendes, charging the accuser instead. FIFA's chief legal officer Emilio García Silvero has stepped down espn.com in the second high-profile exit at the governing body. Gianni Infantino faces his first challenger for the FIFA presidency, with Tashima bbc.co.uk promising a "samurai spirit" campaign. Arsenal are reportedly tracking espn.com RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, and the club's tactics have sparked a debate espn.com over their "dark arts." Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona has proved a success espn.com as he establishes himself at El Clásico.
Golf, Tennis & Other Sports
Rory McIlroy stormed into contention skysports.com at the Abu Dhabi Championship with 11 birdies in a round. Jannik Sinner has parted ways skysports.com with coach Darren Cahill after five years, with Magnus Norman poised to replace him. Australia have added skysports.com Mike Hussey to their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Ashes. In NFL action, Joe Fagnano's first start ended in a heavy defeat skysports.com as the Ravens fell 33-10 to the Jaguars.
Formula 1
Lando Norris topped skysports.com the first practice session at the São Paulo Grand Prix in his upgraded McLaren, while Herta secured skysports.com her F1 super licence. George Russell will take a five-place grid penalty skysports.com after an engine change. Lewis Hamilton has accused skysports.com Charles Leclerc of racing him harder than he raced Max Verstappen.
Boxing & Darts
Connal McDonald intends to upset skysports.com Lucas Roehrig in their Zuffa Boxing debut. Caroline Dubois will face skysports.com Stephanie Han in a three-belt unification bout on February 20 in Texas. Shane Mosley Jr missed weight skysports.com on his first attempt ahead of his middleweight clash. Ricky Evans has qualified skysports.com for the Grand Slam of Darts.
Coming Up
Sao Paulo's Formula 1 weekend gets under way skysports.com with practice sessions, and Russell starts from skysports.com five places back after his penalty. Dubois and Han fight skysports.com on February 20 in Texas.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
76ers and Superteam Buzz
The Philadelphia 76ers have started 8-1, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim Mac Mahon canvass league insiders espn.com on how LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey are driving the surge. LeBron himself urged caution espn.com, warning against Finals talk this early in the season.
Rivers Revisits Giannis
Former Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo espn.com was playing games with Milwaukee while trying to force a move. LeBron's own history in Philadelphia also resurfaced espn.com, recalling his first game in the city more than two decades ago.
Stars on the Floor
Luka Doncic scored 40 points espn.com against Sacramento, joining Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor in NBA history, and Redick praised the run. Victor Wembanyama posted 52 points and 24 rebounds espn.com, drawing MVP chants in San Antonio. In Miami, Klay Thompson hit a corner three espn.com to complete the Heat's comeback over the Clippers.
Denver and Golden State Trouble
The Nuggets are struggling early espn.com, with analysts questioning whether Nikola Jokic can carry a roster not built for slippage. In Golden State, the Warriors are withholding semimonthly payments espn.com to Kristaps Porzingis on his $20M salary amid a contract dispute.
Business off the Court
LeBron's representatives have moved against espn.com "Bron AI," a sports betting app using his likeness without authorization. Jamal Crawford says the NBA's return to Seattle espn.com feels different this time, citing his work as an adviser.
Prospects and Fantasy
Jeremy Woo released his debut 2027 draft rankings espn.com, led by the top prospects on his big board. In fantasy, Andre Snellings weighs whether espn.com Ty Jerome's breakout is sustainable. The Lakers, meanwhile, sent Bronny James espn.com to their G League affiliate despite a 7-2 start.
Coming Up
Philadelphia's early run and LeBron's Finals caution will be tested espn.com as the season continues.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster News
Jets wideout Garrett Wilson espn.com has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs with a concussion. Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson espn.com said his tests have come back reassuring after he suffered unexplained neurological symptoms. Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz espn.com will start Monday night against the Bills with Sam Darnold's replacement Murray sidelined by a hamstring injury. Packers fans received encouraging news as Micah Parsons espn.com moves closer to returning from his ACL injury, with Green Bay hoping he is back before Thanksgiving. Seahawks backup Drew Lock espn.com is reportedly good to go on his elbow ahead of Seattle's game against Arizona. Jets running back Breece Hall espn.com declared himself ready to play Sunday after missing five games.
Games & Results
The Jaguars cruised to a 33-10 win espn.com over the short-handed Ravens, never trailing as Trevor Lawrence led the way. Jacksonville has now recorded its fourth win by 23 or more points this season, a run the team describes espn.com as proof it can be "way better." Baltimore, meanwhile, insisted it will not blame espn.com the absence of Lamar Jackson for one of the worst stretches in franchise history.
Teams & Front Office
The Ravens are looking to steady a crumbling season espn.com by adding veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, though Cowboys players marked the anniversary espn.com of Marshawn Kneeland's death by highlighting a mental health program in his name. Dallas's offense has also drawn scrutiny, with questions about why the GOTI offense has stagnated espn.com despite its star power. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery espn.com and will miss the Gronk ceremony.
Trade Deadline
Analysts are weighing which clubs should make moves espn.com before the deadline, with questions about whether the Giants keep adding and whether the Bills go all-in. ESPN's team-by-team outlooks espn.com cover all 32 clubs and the players who could be dealt. Looking back, regrades of last year's deadline espn.com assess the Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams blockbusters, which New York stockpiled picks espn.com for before the 2025 deadline. Jonathan Taylor's future is also in focus, with ESPN ranking his best and worst espn.com landing spots as a trade appears increasingly likely.
Fantasy Football
For Week, ESPN's last-minute pickups espn.com include Malik Washington and J.J. McCarthy, while the Playbook espn.com offers projected scores and lineup locks. Matt Bowen identifies six players to trust espn.com and four to avoid, and Denver's Bo Nix is expected to heat up espn.com along with the Rams running backs.
Coaching & Culture
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended Justin Herbert espn.com after a Rams safety joked the quarterback was "throwing deli meat." Justin Jefferson demanded the Vikings offense espn.com "figure it out fast," while still expressing faith in Murray. Ten new head coaches, tying the most ever, are graded at midseason espn.com in ESPN's review. Nine offensive coordinators aged 35 or younger are leading units espn.com this season.
Off the Field
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy espn.com in federal court, claiming he owes more than $3.45M in debts. Browns edge rusher Jared Verse said espn.com he was upset that teammates did not defend him after a Steelers hit.
Coming Up
Garrett Wilson's status is set for Sunday's Jets game against the Chiefs, and the Vikings and Bills meet Monday night with Wentz starting for Minnesota. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN espn.com on Feb. 14, 2027.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Blue Jays and Anthony Santander
The Toronto Blue Jays distanced themselves espn.com from a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by outfielder Anthony Santander, stating the content does not reflect the club's values.
Guardians and the Clase Trial
Former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor espn.com testified Thursday that he saw nothing unusual about the pitches thrown by Emmanuel Clase and Shane Ortiz. Meanwhile, Clase's attorneys argued at trial that he was exploited by a "serial liar," espn.com as the pitching-rigging case continues.
Umpire Retirement Lawsuit
Five former umpires, including West, have filed suit espn.com over their retirement plan, claiming they are owed money. A lawyer for the retirees said Thursday the amount owed exceeds $ millions.
Front Office Moves
The Athletics hired Cam Castro espn.com from the Brewers as their new general manager as the club rebuilds its front office. In Cincinnati, Joe Torres was hired as pitching coach espn.com by manager Francona, reuniting with his former staff. Jason Kanzler was named Mariners manager espn.com after an unconventional path that included an analytics-focused background.
Managerial Search
Albert Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial opening, according to sources.
Arbitration and Roster Outlook
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Rangers lefty are among the Super 2 players espn.com eligible for salary arbitration. The Yankees and Mets face offseason questions espn.com after disappointing 2026 seasons, with bullpen, catcher and infield needs identified.
Postseason and Season Review
A week after the Brewers completed their title run espn.com, the defining games and series of October are being revisited. Separately, the season's bold predictions for all 30 teams espn.com have been graded to see which forecasts held up.
Coming Up
The Clase trial remains ongoing espn.com, with further testimony expected.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Player Injuries & Returns
Panthers forward Brad Marchand said Thursday he is glad his knee injury espn.com was not more serious, with a return possible in about six weeks. Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber returned espn.com to practice for the first time since his September skull fracture.
Trade Requests & Roster Moves
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov's trade request espn.com has shaken the league, prompting speculation about seven possible landing spots. Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck espn.com cited "very challenging circumstances" involving family as part of his own trade request. The Rangers placed goalie James Reimer on waivers espn.com after just one start.
Goaltending & Lineup Innovation
The Oilers became the first NHL team to dress a full-time espn.com emergency backup goalie, a move that could influence how teams manage their netminding depth.
Rules & League Policy
The PWHL mandated neck guards espn.com for all players this season. Major sponsors have also increased pressure espn.com on the International Ice Hockey Federation over the potential inclusion of Russia at the world championships.
Power Rankings & Fantasy Notes
Carolina remains at No. 1 espn.com in the latest power rankings, though a shakeup in the top five highlights shifting momentum across the league. Fantasy analysts flagged unusually hot and cold espn.com shooting starts that may or may not be sustainable.
Game Recap
Tampa Bay beat Detroit 4-2 on Tuesday, and fans welcomed Kucherov espn.com back to home ice with a show of support.
Coming Up
Thursday's slate includes Predators at Avalanche espn.com and Hurricanes at Islanders, along with nine other games. Blue Jackets and Sabres, plus Sharks and Wild, face off tonight espn.com, with Ducks and Flames also on the card.
General Sports
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Golf
The news that LIV Golf espn.com is shutting down has raised questions about where the sport's biggest names will land next. Former world number one Lee Westwood bbc.co.uk warned the DP World Tour's future is at risk, expecting the PGA Tour to "play hardball." Rory McIlroy bbc.co.uk fired a 63 to move into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship, recovering from a two-shot penalty in his opening round.
College Football
Tennessee espn.com went with an all-black look that topped the week's uniform rankings. The Week 10 slate is among the most anticipated of the season, with Canes-Irish and the Holy War espn.com headlining the list. Michigan espn.com took down No. 2 UConn in the program's highest-ranked win ever. Texas suffered a blow as running back Hollywood Smothers espn.com will miss the rest of the season with a torn MCL. Florida State's crisis deepened after Mike Norvell was fired, with the next coach facing immense pressure espn.com. Five-star receiver Brysen Wright espn.com chose Miami and reclassified to 2027.
Basketball
No. 9 LSU women espn.com cruised to a 131-22 win over Texas Southern, the largest win in Division I history. Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila espn.com was granted an injunction to play a fifth season. Jay Bilas released his top 65 men's teams espn.com for 2026-27, while the reigning champion Michigan Wolverines espn.com face a tumultuous offseason in their attempt to repeat.
Wrestling
Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn espn.com renew their rivalry at Saturday's Crown Jewel, with the panel predicting a potential Zayn upset espn.com and a possible Tiffany Stratton cash-in.
Rugby
Fin Smith bbc.co.uk recovered from a calf injury and will start at fly-half for England against the Wallabies. England bbc.co.uk topped their wheelchair World Cup group after beating Ireland. Jack Dempsey bbc.co.uk said Scotland can be the best and worst team in the world. The RFU confirmed that the WRU has formally requested bbc.co.uk to join an Anglo-Welsh league.
Cricket
Australia bbc.co.uk recruited Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant ahead of the Ashes. James Anderson bbc.co.uk could be given the chance to extend his career with Surrey. Afghan women cricketers condemned the APL's overlooking bbc.co.uk of women's rights.
Motorsport
New world champion Kimi Antonelli bbc.co.uk said he is already preparing for 2027.
Boxing
Denzel Bentley bbc.co.uk charted his rise from fighting on his housing estate to becoming a world champion.
Coming Up
The WTA Finals preview espn.com looks at who can claim the title, with Rybakina and Sabalenka among the favorites. Jaguars-Ravens espn.com kicks off Thursday Night Football.