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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Race Result
Lando Norris autosport.com claimed his third win of 2026 in a mixed-weather Brazilian Grand Prix, a result that also sealed the constructors' title for Mercedes autosport.com. The race was run in changing conditions, rewarding drivers who managed their tyres and read the track correctly.
Qualifying
Norris took pole autosport.com in a wet session, with George Russell autosport.com alongside him on the front row. Russell's frustration during qualifying was explained by the grid penalty autosport.com he was already carrying, which left him fighting for position despite his pace.
Weather Challenges
The weather made qualifying a difficult test autosport.com for every team, with the session stretching across more than an hour of unpredictable conditions.
Hamilton and Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen autosport.com started 20th and 21st on the grid, leaving both with a long climb through the field to challenge for victory.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Premier League Results
Manchester United and Aston Villa played out a chaotic 4-4 draw bbc.co.uk at Old Trafford, with United salvaging a point through two stoppage-time goals. Despite the late rescue, United remain in the relegation zone, and Michael Carrick skysports.com says he expects to stay on as manager. Poor starts espn.com have left the club facing a real relegation battle, and United have hit a 40-year low espn.com after dropping into the bottom three.
Liverpool returned to winning ways espn.com with a 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace, with Florian Wirtz scoring his first Premier League goal of the season. Andoni Iraola admitted the side needed the win espn.com after back-to-back defeats, and Palace are now at the foot of the table under Pierre Sage skysports.com.
Brighton moved into second place skysports.com with a 2-0 win over 10-man Brentford, leapfrogging Manchester City. Manchester City themselves slumped to a third straight league defeat espn.com after Nottingham Forest won 3-1 at the City Ground, a result that left Enzo Maresca bbc.co.uk facing questions about his title hopes. Chelsea, meanwhile, lost 1-0 at Sunderland skysports.com, with Xabi Alonso bbc.co.uk admitting the side is still searching for an identity, and Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table. Bournemouth extended their run skysports.com to eight straight wins with a victory at Ipswich.
Scottish Football
Falkirk thumped Hearts 5-2 skysports.com, ending Hearts' 18-month unbeaten home record and moving Falkirk up to third. Celtic restored their four-point lead skysports.com at the top of the Premiership with a narrow 1-0 win over Kilmarnock, while Rangers won 2-0 at St Mirren skysports.com to close within a point of the leaders. Aberdeen's 4-0 home defeat bbc.co.uk to Hibernian has raised serious questions about manager Robinson's position.
Europe and Beyond
AC Milan bounced back espn.com from a shock Europa League defeat with a win over Genoa, with Christian Pulisic on the scoresheet. Real Madrid extended their winning run espn.com to eight straight matches, with Arda Güler scoring to draw level with Barcelona's streak. Boca Juniors edged Rosario Central espn.com to claim the Argentine title after a celebration went awry for Rosario. In China, Chengdu Rongcheng squandered a 12-point lead bbc.co.uk to lose the Super League title on the final day.
MLS and International
Lionel Messi became the first player espn.com to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards. Nashville set a new single-season MLS points record espn.com with 77 points, and Philadelphia clinched a playoff berth espn.com behind goals from the Sullivan brothers. Angel City lost to Kansas City Current espn.com in the NWSL quarterfinals on a penalty that the club described as "tremendously cheap." Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva returned from retirement espn.com to score.
Other Sport
Carlos Alcaraz avenged his US Open defeat skysports.com to Ben Shelton by winning the Paris Masters final 7-6(7-5) 7-5. Jon Rahm held off Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy skysports.com to win the Abu Dhabi Rolex Series event. Lando Norris won the wet São Paulo Grand Prix skysports.com as Mercedes sealed the constructors' title. In rugby league, Australia reached the World Cup final skysports.com with a 44-12 win over Samoa.
Coming Up
Australia face New Zealand skysports.com in the Women's Rugby League World Cup final. Marc Guehi undergoes a scan bbc.co.uk on a hip complaint ahead of England's Nations League matches.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Lakers & Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic espn.com poured in a season-high 53 points in a 124-118 Lakers win over the Trail Blazers, pushing his scoring average past 40 per game. Doncic's historically great start has been slowed for Sunday's game, however, as he was scratched with lower back tightness.
Warriors & Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry passed LeBron espn.com on the late-career 40-point list after scoring 41 points in an overtime win over the Magic, with 17 of those coming in the final seven minutes. Golden State also faces a setback espn.com as Kristaps Porzingis announced he will step away from the NBA to prioritize his health. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, meanwhile, fulfilled espn.com a lifelong goal by buying a new home for his mother in California.
Thunder Trade
The injury-ravaged Oklahoma City Thunder acquired espn.com Nique Clifford and a 2025 first-round pick from the Kings in a trade.
76ers & LeBron James
LeBron James returned espn.com to Cleveland as an opponent for the third time in a different uniform, finishing with just eight points in a 76ers loss. Philadelphia has still started strongly, with the 76ers' 8-1 surge espn.com driven by LeBron's fit alongside Tyrese Maxey. Looking back, LeBron's first game in Philly espn.com came more than two decades ago at the Palestra.
Celtics & Jaylen Brown
Ahead of the 76ers-Celtics matchup, analysts examined espn.com the gap between Jaylen Brown's on-court impact and his on/off numbers.
Fantasy & Players
Ty Jerome has emerged as a fantasy breakout surprise espn.com, prompting questions about whether he can sustain his strong production. Trae Young returned espn.com to Atlanta to face his former team, the Hawks, in a loss that he called a cool experience.
Off the Court
A man was arrested espn.com on stalking charges at LeBron James' Brentwood, California, home on Friday night. Former Bucks coach Doc Rivers said espn.com Giannis Antetokounmpo was playing games when he tried to leave Milwaukee. The Knicks also defended espn.com Taylor Swift after Knicks players Kolek and McBride called her a performative fan.
Coming Up
Lakers-Pistons and Sunday's slate are the next tests for Luka Doncic's availability, with his status for that game in question.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Burrow and the MVP Race
Joe Burrow's MVP case strengthened espn.com after the Bengals' Week 9 win, prompting ESPN's NFL Nation reporters to weigh in on the biggest takeaways from Sunday's slate. Caleb Williams has also planted himself espn.com firmly in the 2026 MVP conversation, holding the fourth-shortest odds as the Bears are currently favored.
Trade Deadline Week
With Tuesday's deadline approaching, teams are heating up espn.com talks across the league, and the Colts are reportedly weighing a Jonathan Taylor trade. Indianapolis has also engaged multiple teams about Daniel Jones espn.com, who has drawn inquiries from several clubs. The Patriots, meanwhile, may stay quiet espn.com given cap constraints, even as they look to upgrade where possible. Our experts pitched deals espn.com for Pollard, Woolen and others, while ESPN also regraded espn.com last year's blockbuster deals. Jennings rebuffed espn.com a return to San Francisco, saying he loves where he is in Minnesota.
Injuries and Inactives
Sam Darnold is in jeopardy espn.com of missing Seattle's Week 10 matchup against the Raiders, sources say. The Cowboys will be without George Pickens and Joey Porter against the Colts, per their injury report espn.com. Saquon Barkley and Breece Hall are expected to play espn.com according to the latest inactives updates. Lamar Jackson told Ravens teammates he plans to return espn.com this season after thumb surgery. The Saints have activated espn.com rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson and left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. for their game against the Browns.
Coaching Pressure and Team News
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat espn.com after a six-game skid, with nine games left in the season. Giants vice president Chris Mara said the club was concerned espn.com about J.J. McCarthy's maturity before the draft. Rob Gronkowski was inducted espn.com into the Patriots Hall of Fame, capping the ceremony with his trademark spike. Hall of Famer Jack Ham is in stable condition espn.com after a medical emergency.
Fantasy and Betting
For fantasy managers, Bo Nix and the Rams backfield are poised espn.com for strong finishes, while Matt Bowen highlights last-minute pickups espn.com such as Malik Washington. ESPN's experts have also released espn.com their Week 9 best bets, and their odds breakdown for Sunday Night Football espn.com features Tampa Bay against Chicago.
Coming Up
The Bengals face the Falcons espn.com in Madrid, a matchup that carries mixed emotions given Jessie Bates' departure. Tuesday's NFL trade deadline closes the window espn.com on the Colts' Taylor talks and the other pending deals.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Labor & League Business
Pedro Martinez urged both sides espn.com to find a deal and avoid a work stoppage, telling players and owners to "get something done." The Mets also re-signed right-hander Robert Stock espn.com, a 36-year-old veteran, to a one-year contract.
Coaching Moves
The Mariners are set to hire espn.com Yankees catching coach and field coordinator Tanner Swanson as their bench coach, according to sources.
Injuries & Roster Updates
Arizona's Corbin Carroll underwent elbow surgery espn.com this week and is expected to be ready for spring training. Reliever Jyun-Yue Tseng, a 25-year-old right-hander who posted 25 saves, will enter MLB's posting system espn.com.
Off the Field
The Blue Jays distanced themselves espn.com from a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by outfielder Anthony Santander, stating the posts do not represent the club. A witness in the Clase pitch-betting case testified espn.com that the inside information he relied on dried up amid fallout from the Mizuhara case.
Offseason Outlook
Both New York clubs fell short of their 2026 goals, and their roster needs espn.com for 2027, including a bullpen overhaul in the Bronx and a possible run at Tarik Skubal in Queens, are now the focus.
Coming Up
Spring training is the next milestone for Corbin Carroll, who is expected to be ready espn.com by then. The labor talks Martinez referenced remain unresolved espn.com, with a lockout a possibility.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Panthers and Capitals
Washington's Tom Wilson was assessed a game misconduct espn.com after a hit that left Florida forward Sandis Vilmanis shaken up.
League Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes remain atop the updated poll espn.com, though a notable shake-up has reshaped the top five.
Sunday Schedule
A full slate of six games is on tap, with previews and betting information espn.com available for each matchup.
Coming Up
The Sunday slate of six games espn.com is set to begin.
General Sports
Last updated: November 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
College Football Rankings & Playoff Race
Georgia espn.com returned to No. 1 in the latest AP Top, while Ohio State's slide continued to No. 21 after a second straight regular-season defeat. The playoff picture espn.com was reshuffled by a crowded week of upsets, and a week-by-week reaction espn.com breaks down what lies ahead for each ranked team. Ryan Day acknowledged Ohio State must weather the storm espn.com after a 41-28 loss to Oregon, and the key numbers espn.com behind the skid make grim reading. Oregon, meanwhile, had fun at Ohio State's expense, with the postgame jabs espn.com making the rounds across the sport.
Week 10 Results
Georgia espn.com dominated Ole Miss 42-7, finally containing quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Notre Dame edged Miami espn.com 31-24, with Freeman making the case for the Irish in the playoff conversation. Miami coach Mario Cristobal was beyond upset espn.com after officials denied a tying touchdown late in the game. Alabama beat LSU 31-13 despite a fourth-down collapse espn.com that left LSU outgained by 172 yards. Texas beat Missouri espn.com 34-20, and coach Steve Sarkisian praised a team that refused to go away. Utah stayed unbeaten espn.com at 9-0 with a win over No. 9 BYU, and Florida State's interim coach Rick Stockstill savored his first win espn.com to end a road losing streak. Oklahoma cruised past Florida espn.com 23-7 in Jason Witten's debut as playcaller.
Coaching Changes
Purdue fired defensive coordinator espn.com Kevin Kane after his unit allowed 27 second-half points against Maryland. NC State is reportedly eyeing Philip Rivers espn.com as a top head coaching candidate. Deion Sanders, asked after a loss to Arizona State whether his job was in jeopardy, said he doesn't think about it espn.com.
Recruiting
Five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted espn.com from Texas A&M, with Miami reportedly in the mix.
Formula 1
Lando Norris won a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix bbc.co.uk after errors from Antonelli and Russell opened the door, with Mercedes securing the constructors' title. Norris had earlier taken pole bbc.co.uk in wet conditions. In Moto GP, Marc Marquez finished second in Qatar bbc.co.uk, missing the chance to equal the record for eight titles.
Rugby
England beat Australia 45-22 bbc.co.uk at Twickenham, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso shining in a statement win that backed head coach Steve Borthwick. Wales beat Japan bbc.co.uk in their Nations Championship opener, though captain Dewi Lake admitted the team let themselves down bbc.co.uk. Scotland were brutally beaten bbc.co.uk by the All Blacks. In rugby league, Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick as Australia crushed Samoa 44-12 bbc.co.uk to reach the World Cup final. Jodie Boyd-Ward is set to make history bbc.co.uk as the first player to reach 50 caps in Wheelchair Rugby League.
Tennis & Golf
Carlos Alcaraz won the Paris Masters bbc.co.uk for the first time, avenging a loss to Ben Shelton. World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew bbc.co.uk from the WTA Finals. Jon Rahm claimed the Abu Dhabi Championship espn.com, his first European Tour title in four years. Shuri Sakuma won the Japan Classic espn.com by four strokes for her first LPGA Tour title.
Boxing
Willy Hutchinson beat Buatsi bbc.co.uk to claim the WBC light-heavyweight title. Chris Billam-Smith was stopped by Chev Clarke bbc.co.uk in London. Caroline Dubois called for a fight bbc.co.uk with Alycia Baumgardner for the undisputed lightweight title.
Other Sports
Derry City's Darragh Burns says there is "nowhere better" bbc.co.uk than the FAI Cup final, where he scored his first goal for the club. Plymouth cruised past Alvechurch bbc.co.uk to reach the FA Cup second round, and Linfield beat Coleraine 3-0 bbc.co.uk to move into the top. Bengals players celebrated touchdowns espn.com with a Spanish flair in Madrid. Trump offered Dana White espn.com the White House press secretary job, a offer that was unclear bbc.co.uk in how serious it was. Ben Johnson's postgame dance has become a Bears tradition espn.com. Usman Khawaja said he has not thrown anyone under the bus bbc.co.uk over the sandpaper scandal revelations.
Coming Up
The inaugural WTGL season starts Sunday espn.com. Cody Rhodes's heel turn espn.com after Crown Jewel raises questions about whether his change in demeanor will continue.