Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Formula 1
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Austin Weekend
The COTA Turn 1 clubhouse autosport.com offers a closer look at the circuit's infrastructure and its plans for a second track. Red Bull showed signs of progress autosport.com in qualifying, with the pole battle proving close for much of the session.
Coming Up
The US Grand Prix race itself follows autosport.com the qualifying session in Austin.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Manchester United collapsed espn.com at Old Trafford, with Bournemouth scoring three times as Michael Carrick left captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench. Fernandes's omission bbc.co.uk has drawn scrutiny over whether the gamble backfired. Tottenham earned their second-ever Premier League win espn.com at Stamford Bridge under Roberto De Zerbi, who called the side "the complete team" after the 2-0 result. Chelsea needed super-sub Sandy Baltimore skysports.com to avoid a first-ever defeat to Crystal Palace in the women's game, while Palace pressed their own shock skysports.com lead in the men's fixture earlier in the day. Pressure continues to build on Palace's manager after a heavy defeat to Newcastle, detailed in live coverage skysports.com. Leeds started Calvert-Lewin skysports.com against Sunderland, and Brentford fielded Sangare skysports.com for their trip to Hull.
Scottish Premiership
Celtic restored their four-point lead skysports.com at the top of the table after Duran's winner at struggling Hibernian. Martin O'Neill addressed concerns bbc.co.uk over Alistair Johnston, saying the defender "felt something again." Sheffield Wednesday sacked Henrik Pedersen bbc.co.uk after less than 15 months in charge.
MLS
Nashville SC clinched the 2026 Supporters' Shield espn.com with a 2-0 victory, its first league trophy, and now eyes a points record. Lionel Messi came off the bench espn.com early in the second half, but a Casemiro own goal sank Inter Miami as the Red Bulls won.
La Liga and Europe
Thibaut Courtois will miss espn.com Real Madrid's Clásico with flu. Julián Álvarez apologized to Atlético fans espn.com for attempting to force a move to Barcelona. Neymar was sent off espn.com under the "Vinícius Júnior rule" for covering his mouth and left furious at the decision.
Other Sport
England won the cerebral palsy World Cup bbc.co.uk for the first time, with Sam Dewhirst and David Porcher scoring in the final against the United States. Elena Rybakina defended her Ningbo Open title skysports.com against Fernandez, and Pornanong Phatlum claimed the Hero Women's Indian Open skysports.com for a fourth time.
Coming Up
Real Madrid's Clásico goes ahead without Courtois espn.com, and Nashville chases a points record espn.com in the remaining MLS fixtures.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Player News
A New York couple has named their newborn son Knickson Fyve espn.com, inspired by the popular Knicks chant that filled arenas during the team's run. Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal espn.com with the Department of Justice in his gambling case.
Injuries
Detroit will be without center Jalen Duren for at least two weeks after he suffered a hamstring strain espn.com, a significant blow just weeks after he signed a five-year extension.
Game Results
Nikola Jokic rallied Denver espn.com from a 23-point deficit against New Orleans, finishing with 35 points and his 199th career triple-double. Jokic was openly frustrated with fans who booed during the game, saying they were "not welcome anymore."
NFL Football
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
The NFL and NFLPA are reviewing how Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis was handled espn.com, a joint effort to examine the process. Baltimore has ruled out Lamar Jackson espn.com for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, with Huntley set to start. Updated inactives also point to Baker Mayfield espn.com likely playing while Puka Nacua remains uncertain.
Front Office & Trade Watch
Indianapolis is not expected to pursue Peyton Manning espn.com for its vacant general manager job, according to sources. The Colts also face big decisions on star players espn.com as the trade deadline approaches, with trade inquiries expected. In Cleveland, Maliek Collins espn.com agreed to a two-year, $30M extension.
Chiefs & Seahawks
Josh Simmons was removed from a Chiefs team meeting espn.com by Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, according to sources. Seattle's decision to let Kenneth Walker III leave is drawing attention espn.com as Kansas City benefits from his arrival, and the matchup is previewed in betting analysis espn.com for Sunday Night Football.
Giants & Jets
Cam Skattebo is expected to return espn.com as New York's lead running back against Houston. Derrick Henry has mentored Braelon Allen espn.com since reaching out to him during Allen's college days, and Allen followed with a 253-yard performance.
MVP Race & Predictions
Early front-runners for NFL MVP espn.com were named by 16 executives and coaches, with Brock Purdy and Josh Allen among the leading candidates. ESPN analysts also released their Week 7 predictions espn.com, including possible upsets and touchdown scorers.
Coming Up
Chiefs and Seahawks meet Sunday night espn.com. The Colts' trade deadline decisions are still pending espn.com before the deadline passes.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
World Series
Jackson Chourio and Junior Caminero are carrying the spotlight espn.com as two of baseball's brightest young stars shine in the Fall Classic.
Brewers
Milwaukee kept its comeback streak alive espn.com with a 5-4 Game 2 win, the latest sign that the club is hard to beat in October. The 2026 team also draws comparisons espn.com to the 1982 squad, winning with old-school baseball.
League News
Hideki Matsui was named manager espn.com of Japan's Yomiuri Giants, a move that brings the former Yankees slugger back to the dugout. Commissioner Rob Manfred said espn.com a Rays-Brewers Series is good for the game, but still argued that a salary cap is needed.
Coming Up
The Rays and Brewers face off espn.com in the World Series, with Chourio and Caminero at the center of the matchup.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
NHL Hockey
Sunday's five-game slate is packed with revenge matchups espn.com as teams look to settle scores from earlier in the season.
Coming Up
The full Sunday schedule espn.com plays out through the evening.
General Sports
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
WNBA
The Golden State Valkyries stole Game 4 espn.com on the road in Atlanta, holding Angel Reese to just eight points to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever are facing an uncertain future after their president stepped down and the general manager was fired on Friday, as the franchise reassesses espn.com its leadership.
Mixed Martial Arts
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan cemented their legacies espn.com at UFC, with both champions proving their all-time mettle after facing tough tests.
College Football
Utah salvaged a rough day espn.com for the Big 12 in the latest College Football Playoff top 12 projection, though the conference's hopes were damaged overall. NC State parted ways espn.com with 14-year head coach Dave Doeren, opening a search for his replacement. Notre Dame's CJ Carr spent his bye week espn.com watching brother Tommy make his first start for Michigan.
Rugby
Leinster beat Munster 24-18 bbc.co.uk in the URC derby, while Munster head coach Clayton McMillan backed Gavin Coombes bbc.co.uk after the back row faced a groin grab allegation.
Weightlifting & Tennis
Russia will host the 2030 world weightlifting championships bbc.co.uk, marking the first Olympic federation world event in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said she is not far off her best form bbc.co.uk but continues to ponder her future in the sport.
Coming Up
The WNBA Finals resume with the series tied 2-2 espn.com, with the next game still to be played.