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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Practice Sessions
Newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli topped Friday's second practice autosport.com at Interlagos in tricky conditions. Earlier, Lando Norris was fastest autosport.com in the opening session, ahead of Antonelli.
Ferrari
Ferrari arrived at Interlagos autosport.com facing growing tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, with a crunch meeting set for the team.
Driver Market
Colton Herta has earned his F1 superlicence autosport.com, while Valtteri Bottas remains bullish about his chances for a 2027 seat. Meanwhile, Red Bull has handed Alan Permane a new contract autosport.com with the Racing Bulls team, running until 2031.
Coming Up
Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix is still to come, as the teams push for position at Interlagos.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
College Soccer
The men's college soccer calendar hit a wall after schools voted down espn.com a proposed two-semester season. ESPN's Wetzel argued the reform still makes sense, saying the two-semester format espn.com would bring a common-sense calendar to the sport.
NWSL
The regular season is over, and ESPN has ranked the league's top 25 players espn.com, with a No. 1 pick that may surprise. Gotham could be forced to move a semifinal espn.com because of stadium conflicts, while the playoff field is weighed in a team-by-team preview espn.com. Angel City has signed Maddie DiMaria espn.com, an Under-17 World Cup record-holder, and she is eligible for the playoffs.
MLS
ESPN's analysts have weighed in on the 2026 awards espn.com as the regular season closes this weekend. Tyler Adams said Bournemouth have "turned a page espn.com" after a seventh straight win.
Premier League
Everton came from behind to beat Coventry 3-1, with Thierno Barry scoring a brace espn.com to lift the Toffees into fifth. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall answered his England omission bbc.co.uk with a stunning goal. Frank Lampard said VAR "didn't do its job skysports.com" after a defeat that featured three contested decisions. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola questioned whether his side are "too honest espn.com" after a loss to Arsenal, and said his team must sacrifice control skysports.com to fix their scoring problems.
Manchester United remain under scrutiny, with ESPN examining whether preseason fitness espn.com is hurting their form and whether any coach can turn the club around espn.com. Michael Carrick said it is "not impossible skysports.com" for United to replicate Ferguson's success, and Manchester United are reportedly boosted in their pursuit skysports.com of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde.
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca backed Gianluigi Donnarumma espn.com despite recent errors. Elliot Anderson has returned to Forest bbc.co.uk after his £116m move to Manchester City. Arsenal's Max Dowman has earned his first England U21 call-up espn.com, and Arsenal are reportedly tracking Antonio Nusa espn.com after the Vinicius snub.
Championship and Scottish Football
Derby beat Bolton 3-1 skysports.com with a comeback that eased the pressure on John Eustace. Celtic and Hearts return to Scottish Premiership action after the international break, and a Premiership preview bbc.co.uk highlights the contrasting European form of both sides. Newcastle defender Amar Dedic was stopped by police bbc.co.uk while carrying bows and arrows.
Bayern and Coaching
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is on track for a "full recovery espn.com" after a collapse. Amorim slammed his team espn.com and questioned himself after a shock loss to Milan. Pierre Sage is facing pressure at Crystal Palace skysports.com despite recent success.
USMNT and International Soccer
Jobe Bellingham has been called up to the England squad espn.com for the first time, while Cole Palmer was left out skysports.com as Tuchel named his squad. Gio Reyna scored and then exited espn.com with an apparent injury ahead of USMNT camp. Mark McKenzie replaced the injured George Campbell espn.com on the roster for the Haiti match. Concacaf has unveiled a new Gold Cup format espn.com starting in 2027.
FIFA
FIFA's chief legal officer Emilio García Silvero stepped down espn.com, the second high-profile exit. The Caribbean Football Union has endorsed Gianni Infantino espn.com for re-election, and his first challenger, Tashima, is taking on Infantino bbc.co.uk with what he calls "samurai spirit."
Coming Up
The Scottish Premiership resumes after the international break, and Coventry face Everton bbc.co.uk with a chance to climb to 11th. Oxford City host Leicester bbc.co.uk in the FA Cup, and Dubois fights Han on February 20 skysports.com.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Superstar Storylines
LeBron James is drawing comparisons espn.com to his early-career form as the Philadelphia 76ers open 8-1, though James himself is urging caution espn.com against early Finals talk. Looking back, ESPN revisited his first Philly appearance espn.com more than two decades ago, and separately tracked his record against Cleveland espn.com, where he holds a 9-4 mark with averages of 29.6 points. 5 rebounds and 6.9 assists.
Victor Wembanyama authored a career night espn.com, posting 52 points and 24 rebounds, and drew MVP chants from the crowd. Luka Doncic kept rolling espn.com with another 40-point outing against the Kings, a stretch that places him alongside Kobe Bryant in franchise scoring history.
Games and Standings
The Heat completed a dramatic comeback espn.com over the Clippers, with a late corner three from Klay Thompson sealing the win. In Denver, the Nuggets are struggling early espn.com, and one analyst suggested the roster was never built to absorb any dip from its three-time MVP. The Lakers, starting 7-2, have sent Bronny James espn.com to their G League affiliate despite his limited minutes.
Trades, Contracts and Off-Court News
Kristaps Porzingis will step away espn.com from the NBA to prioritize his health, and sources say the Warriors are withholding semimonthly payments espn.com on his $20M salary during a contract dispute. Doc Rivers said espn.com Giannis Antetokounmpo was playing games when he tried to leave Milwaukee. LeBron's representatives have moved to stop a sports betting app from using his likeness without authorization espn.com, and former player Ed Davis is expected to plead guilty espn.com in a federal sports betting case. The Knicks defended Taylor Swift after Kolek and McBride criticized her espn.com as performative.
Draft and Fantasy
ESPN released its top 100 prospects espn.com for the 2027 draft in Jeremy Woo's debut rankings. Jamal Crawford said espn.com the NBA's potential return to Seattle feels different this time. In fantasy circles, analysts are weighing whether Ty Jerome's breakout start espn.com is sustainable.
Coming Up
The 76ers' early-season run espn.com will be tested as the schedule continues, with James cautioning against premature Finals projections.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Week 9 Matchups and Injury Report
The Browns name Shedeur Sanders espn.com as their starting quarterback against the Saints while Deshaun Watson sits in protocol, and the second-year passer has three clear areas espn.com where he can show growth in his first start. Elsewhere, Saquon Barkley and Breece Hall are expected to play espn.com, while the Giants' Cam Skattebo is doubtful espn.com against the Eagles. Nick Bosa returns for the 49ers after missing time since Week, and Christian McCaffrey is good to go espn.com for San Francisco. Myles Garrett is on track espn.com to be activated for the Rams against Washington, and the Jets have ruled out espn.com Garrett Wilson with a concussion for Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Game 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, and the team believes it can be better still espn.com. Baltimore struggled badly without Lamar Jackson, and the Ravens insisted there are no excuses espn.com for a stretch that ranks among the worst in franchise history. Baltimore has since turned to veteran Jacoby Brissett, whose arrival brings hope but realistic expectations espn.com for a spiraling offense.
Coaching and Front Office
Midseason grades are arriving for the 10 new head coaches in the league, a total that ties the most ever espn.com for a single offseason. Jerry Jones defended his stance espn.com that it would be ridiculous to think the Cowboys won't pay up for a top coach, while Dallas continues to struggle on offense despite star power espn.com. The Cowboys also marked one year espn.com since the death of Marshawn Kneeland with a tribute to their mental health program.
Trade Deadline
Analysts are weighing which teams should make moves espn.com before the deadline, asking whether the Giants keep adding and whether the Bills go all-in. A year after the last deadline, the moves that sent Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams elsewhere are being reassessed espn.com, with New York having stockpiled first-round picks in the process.
Player Health and Legal
Patriots running back Tre Veyon Henderson said his tests came back reassuring espn.com after an episode of unexplained neurological symptoms. Green Bay hopes Micah Parsons returns before Thanksgiving espn.com from his ACL injury. Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is in line to start espn.com against Arizona after recovering from an elbow issue, while Seattle has ruled out Darnold and will have Quenton Nelson undergo a minor knee procedure espn.com. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy espn.com, claiming he owes more than $3.45M in debts, and former NFL receiver Antonio Brown avoided jail time espn.com in a 2025 shooting case after receiving three years' probation.
Week 9 Preview
The full slate of 14 games is previewed in detail espn.com, including Bills against Vikings and Drake Maye against Jordan Love, while Joe Burrow spent his day off espn.com visiting the Prado in Madrid. Breece Hall says he is ready to play espn.com after a five-game absence, and Dolphins guard Kadyn Proctor has cleared concussion protocol espn.com ahead of Miami's game against Detroit.
Coming Up
The Vikings start Carson Wentz espn.com against the Bills on Monday night with Sam Darnold's replacement Murray ruled out. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN espn.com on Feb. 14, 2027.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll underwent elbow surgery espn.com this week on his right elbow and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Clase Gambling Trial
A witness testified that the inside pitch information he relied on dried up espn.com amid fallout from the Mizuhara case. Former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor told jurors espn.com on Thursday that nothing about the Clase and Ortiz pitches struck him as unusual.
Mariners Coaching Moves
The Mariners are hiring espn.com Yankees catching coach and field coordinator Tanner Swanson as their bench coach. Jason Kanzler, who took an unconventional route espn.com to the Seattle managerial job, brings an analytics-driven background to the role.
Umpire Retirement Lawsuit
Five former umpires, including West, filed suit espn.com over their retirement plan, claiming they are owed money. Their lawyer said the amount in question exceeds $1 million.
Arbitration Eligibility
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Rangers lefty are among the Super 2 players espn.com eligible for salary arbitration.
Blue Jays
Toronto distanced itself espn.com from a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by outfielder Anthony Santander, saying the posts do not represent the club.
Astros Managerial Search
Albert Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for Houston's managerial opening, according to sources.
Reds Coaching Staff
Joe Torres was hired espn.com as Cincinnati's pitching coach, reuniting with manager Joe Francona, under whom he previously served as an assistant.
Offseason Outlook
Looking at New York's 2026 season, the Yankees and Mets have clear roster needs espn.com to address heading into 2027, from bullpen depth to infield help.
Postseason Review
A week after the Brewers completed their title run espn.com, the most memorable games and series of October are being revisited. Separately, ESPN graded each team's preseason predictions espn.com across all 30 clubs.
Coming Up
Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros job in the coming days. Carroll is expected to be ready espn.com for spring training.
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, 11:10 PM ET
College Football
The NCAA won an appeal espn.com in its long fight over the five-year eligibility rule, as federal appeals judges sided with the governing body. Separately, the SEC is weighing a luxury tax espn.com on programs that spend beyond the $20.5M roster cap on players. Week 10 is shaping up as the most anticipated slate of the season, with Notre Dame and Miami's Canes-Irish clash espn.com headlining a crowded card. Texas will be without running back Hollywood Smothers, who is out for the season espn.com with a torn MCL. Alabama, meanwhile, expects a trio of injured starters back for its pivotal matchup with LSU espn.com.
Florida State's turmoil deepened after Mike Norvell was fired, and the program now faces immense pressure espn.com on whoever takes over. Miami, by contrast, landed five-star receiver Brysen Wright, ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2028 class, after he reclassified to 2027 espn.com. Tennessee's dark-mode uniforms espn.com topped this week's uniform rankings, and Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons re-signed espn.com through 2027 as his NFL draft stock rises.
College Basketball
No. 5 Michigan produced the highest-ranked win in program history, upsetting No. 2 UConn espn.com. No. 9 LSU women set a record of their own, routing Texas Southern 131-22 espn.com, the largest win in Division I history. Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila was granted an injunction espn.com to play a fifth season, while Jay Bilas released his top 65 teams espn.com for 2026-27. Michigan's reigning-champion offseason has been chaotic espn.com as it attempts to repeat. In a quirk of the season, players from New Mexico State and Northwestern State each made layups for the wrong team espn.com.
Rugby
Ireland ran in six tries bbc.co.uk in a 42-12 win over Argentina, though Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne admitted to a lack of ruthlessness, and Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick bbc.co.uk of tries. In Premiership Rugby Cup action, Northampton beat Leicester bbc.co.uk to keep their semi-final hopes alive. England captain Lewis King said his side relished the pressure after they topped their group bbc.co.uk at the Wheelchair World Cup. Jamie George insisted the squad are "really upset bbc.co.uk" by a newspaper report on a player-coach rift, which he said would only galvanise them. Fin Smith recovered from a calf injury bbc.co.uk to start for England against Australia, and Scotland will host New Zealand bbc.co.uk in a historic test.
Golf
LIV Golf's planned shutdown espn.com has raised questions about the future of its biggest names, and Lee Westwood warned bbc.co.uk that the DP World Tour could struggle as the PGA Tour is expected to "play hardball." Rory McIlroy shot a 63 bbc.co.uk to move into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship despite a two-shot penalty in his opening round.
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points bbc.co.uk to beat Taylor Fritz at the Paris Masters, a result that also sent Jodar through to the ATP Finals. Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers discussed their relationship espn.com on a podcast, while a WTA Finals preview espn.com weighs whether Rybakina or Sabalenka can take the title.
Combat Sports & WWE
Joshua Buatsi was booed at his weigh-in bbc.co.uk ahead of his world title bout with Willy Hutchinson. Denzel Bentley's rise from street fighter bbc.co.uk to world champion was also profiled. In WWE, Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn renew their rivalry espn.com at Crown Jewel, and our panel makes its predictions espn.com for the card.
NBA & Other Sports
Wrexham chief executive Williamson departs after two years bbc.co.uk, with Shaun Harvey taking a key role. Australia have recruited Michael Hussey bbc.co.uk as a long-term batting consultant ahead of the Ashes. Afghan women cricketers condemned bbc.co.uk being overlooked by a foreign-run league.
Coming Up
Ireland host Argentina bbc.co.uk in the home leg of the Nations Championship, with a potential 2027 World Cup quarter-final meeting on the horizon. The inaugural WTGL season gets underway Sunday espn.com. The Sao Paulo Grand Prix kicks off bbc.co.uk the F1 title run-in. Saturday's Crown Jewel closes out espn.com WWE's big weekend.