Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Formula 1
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Qualifying & Pole Position
Kimi Antonelli autosport.com claimed his seventh pole of 2026 at the United States Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen while George Russell could only manage sixth. Antonelli said Mercedes is finally seeing the results autosport.com of its car upgrades after a difficult stretch.
Setbacks for McLaren
Lando Norris was left frustrated after a qualifying session he described as a "very bad job," leaving him well off the pace at the front of the grid.
Practice Form
Lewis Hamilton topped final practice autosport.com ahead of Sunday's race, with Ferrari completing a perfect practice record as the team looks to challenge at the front.
Coming Up
The United States Grand Prix race starts Sunday autosport.com from the front row for Antonelli and Verstappen.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Manchester United
Tony Pulis argues that Manchester United need stability rather than more changes bbc.co.uk after Bruno Fernandes' recent comments, as pressure continues to build on manager Michael Carrick. Analysis of the wider league situation suggests the club's sacking season bbc.co.uk debate is becoming increasingly urgent.
Liverpool
Liverpool have scored 15 goals bbc.co.uk in four cup games this season yet have struggled to find the net consistently in the league under Iraola.
El Clásico
Barcelona host Real Madrid in club soccer's biggest fixture espn.com, with ESPN breaking down the head-to-head record, current form, team news and the key individual battles.
MLS
Lionel Messi came off the bench espn.com early in the second half, but a Casemiro own goal helped the Red Bulls beat Inter Miami.
Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez apologized to Atlético fans espn.com for attempting to force a move to Barcelona.
Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany is described as stable espn.com, though the Bayern coach may be absent for several weeks while further tests determine the cause of his collapse.
Motorsport Crossover
Britain's Alisha Palmowski became the 2026 F1 Academy champion skysports.com after three race wins, while Toto Wolff called Kimi Antonelli's title chances not realistic skysports.com at the US Grand Prix.
Coming Up
El Clásico is set to be played espn.com between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Celtics and Sixers Fallout
Jayson Tatum denied any beef espn.com with former teammate Jaylen Brown, saying the tension was overblown and that "this isn't Shaq and Kobe." Brown, now with Philadelphia, insisted he has no beef espn.com either, though he suggested Tatum should "stay ready at all times" as he works back from his injury. Meanwhile, LeBron James will sit out espn.com the Sixers' game against the Bucks with low back pain, and Joel Embiid delivered a triple-double espn.com as Philadelphia stayed unbeaten, with Brown adding 27 points.
Nuggets Rally Past Pelicans
Nikola Jokic recorded his 199th career triple-double espn.com with 35 points and 15 rebounds, powering Denver to a comeback win in overtime after trailing by 23 points.
Heat and Hornets
Miami fell to 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out espn.com in the final minutes. Earlier in the week, Giannis scored 36 points espn.com and expressed confidence that the winless Heat would click.
Injury Report
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg exited a game espn.com after a hard foul from Pacers guard Nesmith, sparking a scuffle, and an MRI later revealed a mild left shoulder sprain that will keep him out espn.com of Dallas's home opener. Magic star Paolo Banchero suffered a low-grade high ankle sprain espn.com that sources say will sideline him for multiple weeks.
Rockets Edge Spurs
Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama espn.com at the rim on the final play to seal Houston's win over San Antonio.
Off the Court
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement espn.com with the Department of Justice in his gambling case. In New York, a couple named their newborn son espn.com Knickson Fyve after the popular Knicks chant.
Coming Up
The Sixers face the Bucks espn.com in the first leg of a back-to-back, with LeBron James sidelined. Flagg is out espn.com for Dallas's home opener.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injury Reports & Inactives
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson espn.com has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bengals with an ankle injury, with Tyler Huntley set to start. Baker Mayfield is in line to play espn.com for the Buccaneers, while Puka Nacua's status remains uncertain. In San Francisco, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa have been ruled out espn.com against the Falcons, though Brock Purdy's receiving options may get a boost if Kyle Kirk returns.
Roster Moves
The Vikings activated espn.com running back Jordan Mason from injured reserve on Saturday, adding depth to their backfield. In Green Bay, Josh Jacobs will make his 2026 debut after coming off espn.com the exempt list against the Lions.
Injuries Hitting Hard
The Giants lose their top tackler, as Tremaine Edmunds is done for the year espn.com with a torn pectoral. Philadelphia will also be short on receivers espn.com for its clash with Dallas, with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both ruled out.
Week 7 Predictions & Previews
Experts are forecasting upsets espn.com this week, with the Cardinals again tipped to pull off a surprise, and Tucker Kraft and Germie Bernard touted as touchdown candidates. Aaron Rodgers is being considered espn.com a top-12 quarterback, and Cam Skattebo is expected to bounce back. A full game-by-game guide espn.com covers Cowboys at Eagles, Bengals at Ravens, and the Steelers and Saints game in Paris.
Team Outlooks
Dak Prescott and Cee Dee Lamb insist the 2-4 Cowboys can still turn espn.com their season around. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is navigating espn.com the roughest stretch of his career, even as Denver continues to win.
Paris Game & Off-Field
The NFL closed its NFL House espn.com in Paris as the city braced for street protests ahead of the historic game. Meanwhile, Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe shares a silent ritual espn.com with his late mother before every game, using sign language to say "I love you."
Coming Up
The Steelers and Saints meet in Paris espn.com this week, and Bengals at Ravens is also on the Week 7 slate.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers took a 2-0 lead espn.com over the Tampa Bay Rays, rallying from a 4-0 deficit in the first inning to win Game 2 by a 5-4 score. The Game 2 takeaways espn.com show Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay for a second straight night. Rays manager pushback on baserunning mistakes came as Tampa Bay vowed to stay aggressive espn.com on the bases despite two costly miscues in Game.
League Matters
Commissioner Rob Manfred said a small-market World Series espn.com matchup between the Rays and Brewers is good for the game, but argued a salary cap is still needed.
Japan
Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named manager espn.com of Japan's Yomiuri Giants on Friday.
Coming Up
The Series continues with more games espn.com between the Rays and Brewers as Milwaukee holds a 2-0 edge.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
NHL Hockey
Nikita Kucherov passed Steven Stamkos espn.com to become the Tampa Bay Lightning's career points leader, a milestone that cements his place as the franchise's most productive offensive force.
General Sports
Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
College Football Upsets
Upsets and chaos espn.com reigned in Week 8 as more top-ranked teams fell than ever before. Utah espn.com salvaged a rough day for the Big 12 in the latest College Football Playoff projection. Cincinnati and UCF espn.com topped the list of trolls after their upset wins, while South Carolina also delivered a memorable result.
Big Games and Close Calls
No. 19 Texas espn.com rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat No. 7 Ole Miss and snap a two-game skid. BYU coach Kalani Sitake espn.com disputed a roughing the kicker call in double overtime, but UCF still upset No. 2 BYU espn.com. In Ann Arbor, Josh Hoover espn.com scored a 4-yard overtime touchdown to lift No. 6 Indiana to its first win at Michigan since 1967.
Coaching Changes
NC State fired head coach Dave Doeren espn.com after a 3-4 start in his 14th season. Potential replacements espn.com are already being weighed by the program.
WNBA Finals
The Valkyries espn.com beat the Dream 67-62 with stellar defense to even the Finals at 2-2. Golden State stole Game 4 espn.com in Atlanta and held Angel Reese to eight points.
Formula 1 and UFC
Kimi Antonelli bbc.co.uk can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday in Austin. Dana White booked an interim welterweight title fight espn.com after champion Islam Makhachev gave no reason for declining a bout.
Coming Up
Antonelli chases the F1 title bbc.co.uk in Austin on Sunday. The WNBA Finals continue with Game 5 espn.com after the Valkyries forced it.