Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Formula 1
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Antonelli's Title Push
Kimi Antonelli dominated from pole autosport.com at the United States Grand Prix, taking another decisive step towards the Formula 1 championship, though he must wait a little longer to seal it. The maths behind the title autosport.com show that the Mexico Grand Prix could prove decisive.
Russell's Struggles
George Russell is searching for answers autosport.com after admitting he was "not being quick enough" in Austin, as he looks to understand where his pace fell away.
Coming Up
The title fight heads to Mexico autosport.com, where the outcome of the championship could be settled.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
La Liga
Mbappe's double skysports.com gave Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico win at Barcelona, a result that has opened up the title race, and Mourinho bbc.co.uk is being credited with another big-game masterstroke. Real Madrid will be without Courtois espn.com, who is out with flu.
Premier League and Manchester United
Carrick espn.com professed his love for the club but admitted he has no clue about his future after the Bournemouth defeat. Gary Neville skysports.com launched a scathing attack on the players, while Howe bbc.co.uk is open to talks with United should a split happen. United are also linked with a move for Yoro espn.com from AC Milan. Elsewhere, Liverpool's new era espn.com under Iraola is gaining momentum thanks to their big-money forwards, while Hurzeler espn.com took a swipe at Liverpool after they beat Brighton. Crystal Palace bbc.co.uk boss Pierre Sage is under pressure, with Dyche skysports.com emerging as the frontrunner to replace him.
Women's Football
A late Terland skysports.com equaliser earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the WSL derby, ending City's perfect start. Caroline Weir bbc.co.uk reflected on her Ballon d'Or nomination while pushing for a World Cup spot.
Bundesliga and Serie A
Bayern Munich espn.com returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 away win at Freiburg, their first game without Kompany. In Serie A, McKennie espn.com scored his first goal since April in a 2-0 Juventus win over Lecce.
Other Football
Álvarez espn.com apologised to Atlético Madrid fans for trying to force a move to Barcelona. Kvaratskhelia espn.com will return stronger from his ACL injury, according to Luis Enrique. Neymar espn.com was furious after being sent off under the Vinícius Júnior rule for covering his mouth. In the Scottish Cup, Dunfermline bbc.co.uk travel to Queen of the South in the third round.
Coming Up
Dunfermline visit Queen of the South bbc.co.uk in the Scottish Cup third round. Power and Smotherman skysports.com meet in a Monday play-off after weather scrapped the final round.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
NBA Basketball
The Philadelphia 76ers sat Joel Embiid espn.com on Sunday despite his public request to play against the Pistons, as the team opted to manage his plantar fasciitis.
Coming Up
Embiid's availability for the Sixers' next game remains under review espn.com.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Week 7 Results
The Atlanta Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss espn.com of the season, and a rookie-era comeback added to the story: Kendal Daniels sealed the win with a game-clinching interception espn.com one week after a scary injury. Elsewhere, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Carolina Panthers espn.com in a game that ESPN's reporters described as a one-sided affair, while the Pittsburgh Steelers won the NFL's first game in France espn.com, with Kenneth Warren rushing for 101 yards.
Injury Report
Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton suffered a fractured fibula espn.com and will be out for an extended stretch. The Philadelphia Eagles will also be shorthanded, as DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were both ruled out espn.com for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Inactives updates confirmed Baker Mayfield will play espn.com, while Puka Nacua's status remained uncertain.
League & Front Office
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are reviewing espn.com how the diagnosis of Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot was handled. In Cleveland, defensive tackle Maliek Collins agreed to a two-year, $30M extension espn.com with the Browns, according to his agent. Sources also said Peyton Manning is not expected to be a candidate espn.com for the Indianapolis Colts' vacant general manager job, as the team has not approached him about the role. In Kansas City, Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes reportedly forced rookie Josh Simmons out espn.com of a team meeting.
MVP Race
An ESPN survey of 16 executives and coaches weighed the early front-runners espn.com for the league's most valuable player, with Brock Purdy, Josh Allen and even a non-quarterback in the conversation.
Coming Up
The Kansas City Chiefs face the Seattle Seahawks espn.com on Sunday Night Football, with ESPN publishing its betting analysis ahead of kickoff.
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, 10:40 PM ET
College Football Rankings & Upsets
Ohio State espn.com moved into the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 after another round of top-10 losses reshuffled the poll, with No. 1 Miami the only team to keep its position. Week 8 delivered unpredictable results espn.com across the sport, and Bill Connelly sorted through the chaos espn.com to identify which teams can be trusted The AP poll reaction espn.com breaks down what comes next for each ranked team.
Coaching Changes
Baylor fired head coach espn.com Dave Aranda a day after a loss to Kansas, the Bears' first defeat to the Jayhawks since 2007 and their second straight loss. Attention now turns to the coaching search espn.com and the roster concerns facing the next hire. Oregon also parted ways espn.com with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after a third loss, less than a full season into his tenure.
Injuries & Returns
Texas will be without star left tackle Trevor Goosby, who is out for the season espn.com after suffering a knee injury. On a more encouraging note, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returned to practice espn.com for the first time since being shot at a concert in May.
Mixed Martial Arts
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan cemented their legacies espn.com at UFC, with both champions proving their all-time mettle against tough opposition.
Formula 1
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix espn.com in Austin after starting from pole position ahead of Max Verstappen.
WNBA
The Valkyries forced a Game 6 in the WNBA Finals, but the Dream are still working out espn.com where the decisive game will be played.
Snooker & Rugby
Kyren Wilson beat Jones bbc.co.uk to claim his second Northern Ireland Open title in three years. In rugby, Joe Marchant was recalled bbc.co.uk to the England squad by Steve Borthwick for training camp.
Gaelic Football
Magherafelt won the Derry Senior Football Championship bbc.co.uk for the first time since 2019, ending a five-year wait. Goalkeeper Odhran Lynch said it had been too long bbc.co.uk since the club's last title.
Coming Up
The Valkyries and Dream will meet espn.com in a Game 6 whose venue is still being finalized.