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Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Mexico Grand Prix Practice
Norris autosport.com topped the third and final practice session, edging Kimi Antonelli by just 0.001 seconds. Earlier, Leclerc autosport.com completed a strong Friday by leading FP2 ahead of McLaren and Mercedes, while his Ferrari team also dominated the opening session, with Leclerc autosport.com comfortably fastest in FP1 ahead of Antonelli.
Team Developments
Red Bull has outlined a timeline autosport.com for its long-awaited new wind tunnel, a project that comes as the team has turned its 2026 season around in impressive fashion.
Driver Eligibility
The confusion over Colton Herta's autosport.com superlicence has been explained after he completed more than 100 kilometres during the first free practice session.
Coming Up
Qualifying and the race at the Mexico Grand Prix are the next scheduled events, with the weekend's final practice results already set by Norris's autosport.com benchmark time.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Premier League
Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-1 bbc.co.uk at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring in the second half. Lisandro Martinez was sent off inside 83 seconds bbc.co.uk, a red card that Michael Carrick admitted had cost his side dearly. United now face relegation-zone talk espn.com, though Carrick pushed back espn.com on the suggestion that a stigma attaches to the club.
Brighton inflicted a second straight defeat espn.com on Manchester City, holding on for a 1-0 win after City had already lost to them in the Carabao Cup. Aston Villa face Fulham skysports.com with Goretzka in the starting line-up, while Bournemouth punished a Trafford error to sink Leeds. Brentford moved ahead skysports.com against Nottingham Forest courtesy of a Milenkovic own goal, and Forest fans booed their team skysports.com after another wasteful afternoon in front of goal.
Championship and Lower Leagues
Millwall eased past Derby 4-1 skysports.com, with Kyrell Lisbie scoring twice early on. Bristol City came from behind skysports.com to beat Bolton 3-2, and Norwich completed a stunning comeback skysports.com to beat Watford. Middlesbrough won 3-0 against Charlton skysports.com with Will Lankshear netting a brace, and Stoke saw off Preston 2-0 skysports.com. Birmingham bounced back skysports.com through a brace from August Priske, and Sheffield United ended a 44-year hoodoo skysports.com against Wrexham with a 1-0 win. Ipswich rescued a 2-2 draw skysports.com at Hull through a Julio Enciso stunner, and Coventry extended their lead skysports.com over struggling Sunderland.
Scotland
Motherwell ended a seven-game winless run skysports.com with a late Lukas Fadinger penalty against St Mirren. St Johnstone fought back skysports.com from a dismissal to draw 2-2 at Kilmarnock. In the Scottish League Cup semi-final, Rangers host Aberdeen skysports.com, with Stephen Robinson hoping to pull off bbc.co.uk a Hampden upset.
Europe
Hakimi claimed a first career hat trick espn.com and added two assists as Luis Enrique set a new PSG win record. Real Madrid edged past Barcelona espn.com after police identified the supporter who struck Eduardo Camavinga with a flag, and Mbappe reached 100 goals espn.com for Real Madrid faster than Ronaldo. Bayern will not involve Vincent Kompany espn.com in the Dortmund clash. Mourinho urged restraint bbc.co.uk over the Mbappe and Mao remarks row.
Awards and Governance
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or espn.com by just 28 points over Kylian Mbappe, one of the narrowest margins in the award's history. FIFA is targeting espn.com a doubling of Women's World Cup prize money for 2027, though not equal pay. Pulisic extended his AC Milan contract espn.com to 2031, and Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso ruled out espn.com loan talks for Estevao.
Women's Football
England's Red Roses returned to winning ways skysports.com with a 55-12 thrashing of the USA in the WXV Global Series. In the NWSL, Decision Day espn.com will settle the Shield and playoff places, while U.S. Soccer and clubs are at odds espn.com over when USWNT players should be released.
Coming Up
The NWSL's Decision Day espn.com will decide the Shield and the final playoff places. Manchester United host Chelsea's rivals espn.com in a transfer-linked week, while AC Milan and Inter's San Siro clash bbc.co.uk is shown live on the BBC on Saturday.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Lakers Ownership Turmoil
Jeanie Buss accused her siblings espn.com of "cloak and dagger" tactics in court filings, escalating a family feud over control of the franchise. Meanwhile, the Lakers sale espn.com appears finalized, with sources saying Mark Walter and Josh Kushner have agreed terms at a $12.5 billion valuation.
Sixers and Knicks
LeBron James and Joel Embiid sat out espn.com the second game of Philadelphia's back-to-back, while Jaylen Brown missed espn.com Friday's NBA Cup game against New York. James then rescued the 76ers espn.com late in a tight contest, with coach Nick Nurse calling it "his best game." Knicks coach Mike Brown urged his team espn.com to focus on playing "the right way" after a return to sluggish offense.
Warriors Comeback
Stephen Curry scored 31 points espn.com, including a memorable ankle-breaker on Luka Dončić, as Golden State erased a 25-point deficit.
Thunder Injury Woes
Oklahoma City received more bad news as Chet Holmgren will miss espn.com eight to 10 weeks following a knee procedure. The Thunder signed Ochai Agbaji espn.com to fill an open roster spot after recent injuries to Williams and Wallace, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim Mac Mahon weighed espn.com what the front office could do about the situation.
Suns, Trail Blazers and Timberwolves
Dillon Brooks was ejected espn.com from Phoenix's 127-120 loss after a flagrant foul on Murray. Portland will be without Ja Morant, who suffered a hamstring strain espn.com and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Anthony Edwards underwent a successful espn.com arthroscopic knee procedure.
Around the League
Kevin Durant reflected espn.com on his time in Oklahoma City and the Thunder's 2025 title in an exclusive interview. The Heat unveiled a revised espn.com Dwyane Wade statue after criticism of the original's likeness. Elsewhere, athletes showed off creative espn.com Halloween costumes, and ESPN revisited espn.com preseason fantasy assumptions that have already been challenged.
Coming Up
Ochai Agbaji's arrival in Oklahoma City espn.com will fill the open roster spot as the Thunder continue to manage injuries.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Packers Under Scrutiny
The NFL said it will review espn.com further allegations of physical and verbal abuse against Packers running back Josh Jacobs, and three other women espn.com have since contacted police with claims against him. Jacobs, meanwhile, defended espn.com a first-half touchdown celebration as a tribute to a gospel song rather than a mockery of his arrest. Green Bay still beat Carolina 27-19 espn.com on Thursday night, with Jacobs scoring twice, and Christian Watson returned espn.com with a broken rib after a trip to the hospital.
Injury Report
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown has been ruled out espn.com for Sunday's game against Miami, and running back Treveyon Henderson is out with him, though Brown was earlier listed as questionable espn.com with knee and ankle issues. Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is likely headed to injured reserve espn.com after a significant foot injury in practice, and sources say espn.com the injury is season-ending. Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson revealed espn.com he cannot play football because of a spinal cord issue. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice returns espn.com from a hamstring injury for the Broncos game, while Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play espn.com at Buffalo despite ankle pain he calls "bearable." Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carries no injury designation espn.com despite missing practice midweek, and Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is set to return espn.com after a two-week absence.
Trade Market
The Colts are open to trading espn.com Jonathan Taylor and are in active talks with several teams, while the Jets are not expected to move espn.com Garrett Wilson before the deadline. The Titans traded espn.com Jeffery Simmons for three future draft picks, a move GM Mike Borgonzi described as an offer too good to pass up. The Bears' aggressive pursuit of Simmons marks espn.com the 10th time in the past decade a team has traded multiple first-round picks. The Panthers parted ways espn.com with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and named Todd Wash espn.com as his replacement.
Draft Outlook
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is the favorite espn.com of 25 NFL scouts in a midseason poll for the top quarterback in the 2027 draft. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith could be espn.com the first wideout taken No. 1 overall in 31 years.
Sunday's Slate
Denver and Kansas City meet again espn.com in an AFC West rematch that will hinge on whether Denver can contain Kenneth Walker III. Colts coach Shane Steichen says espn.com receiver Josh Downs is ready to go despite his trade request. Minnesota's 6-0 start has drawn comparisons espn.com to the weakest 6-0 teams in league history by DVOA and point differential. Michael Penix Jr. has thrown espn.com nearly 4,000 yards and 21 touchdowns across 17 starts but completes only 61% of his passes.
Coming Up
The Packers and Micah Parsons are targeting espn.com a return for the Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams. Philip Rivers has held serious talks espn.com with NC State about its coaching job.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Free Agency & Offseason Moves
Free agency opens at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 2, and the MLB free agency tracker espn.com is already charting the early wave of signings and trades. Among the latest names on the market, Sandy Alcantara's option was exercised after the Marlins were blocked from letting him walk, while King and Gray espn.com headline a list of 14 newly available players. Bo Bichette exercised his $42M option espn.com to stay with the Mets, and the Braves exercised options espn.com on Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17M) and Ozzie Albies.
Front Office & Overseas Signings
The Astros turned to Cardinals executive Randy Flores espn.com as their new general manager on Friday. In Japan, right-hander Kaima Taira will be posted by the Seibu Lions espn.com, clearing the way for his move to MLB. Clint Hurdle also bid farewell to the Rockies espn.com after more than 20 seasons with the organization.
Brewers' World Series Celebration
The Brewers' first World Series title in franchise history continued to dominate headlines espn.com, with the team's run described as one Milwaukee will never forget. Tens of thousands of fans flooded downtown Milwaukee espn.com for the celebration, and the parade honored Bob Uecker espn.com in a day fans called the best the city has ever had. Manager Pat Murphy also ripped the Yankees espn.com in a viral exchange with the Bauers during the festivities.
Off the Field
Rays infielder Wander Franco lost his pardon espn.com after a Dominican Republic appeals court upheld his conviction in a sex abuse case.
Coming Up
The free agency period opens at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 2 espn.com, with Tarik Skubal and Peralta among the names linked to new teams. The Brewers enter the 2027 season espn.com as reigning champions, though the Dodgers remain the favorites in the 2027 World Series title odds.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Kucherov Trade Saga
Lightning coach Jon Cooper insists star winger Nikita Kucherov espn.com remains committed to Tampa Bay, even as reports surface that the reigning MVP has requested a trade. Sources say Kucherov has asked out espn.com in the final year of his contract, though the Lightning have "no intention" of moving him. CBS Sports has already ranked five potential landing spots cbssports.com for the winger, arguing his days in Tampa appear to be over.
Discipline and Suspensions
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was ejected espn.com after driving Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke into the boards, and the league has suspended him two games espn.com for boarding. In Detroit, the Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin espn.com on Thursday as trade talks intensify, with players reportedly eager to move on.
Games and Results
Logan Cooley completed a hat trick espn.com with a second left in regulation, lifting the Utah Mammoth to an overtime stunner over his hometown Penguins. Oilers coach Mike Babcock is sending a message espn.com early in his tenure by scratching players to stress accountability.
Rankings and Analysis
Carolina remains atop espn.com ESPN's updated power rankings, which also cast all 32 teams as horror films. Elsewhere, Wyshynski weighed in espn.com on the early-season overreactions now that every team has played double-digit games.
PWHL
Four-time Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield is taking the season off espn.com from the Minnesota Frost after announcing her pregnancy.
Coming Up
Tonight's ten-game slate, including Devils-Knights, Jets-Panthers and Kraken-Flames espn.com, is previewed with betting intel and broadcast details.
General Sports
Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Boxing
Canelo Alvarez espn.com challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title, with live coverage and analysis tracking the bout. Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, is eyeing a return bbc.co.uk to cruiserweight for what he calls a "final chapter" against Benavidez. Fallon Sherrock upset Luke Littler bbc.co.uk to take home £501,000 in a leg of darts, and she said she was happy to overcome the "hate" directed at her.
Rugby Union
Bath edged Sale bbc.co.uk 36-28, with Joe Cokanasiga scoring twice to end a three-game winless run in all competitions. Edinburgh's unbeaten record in the United Rugby Championship came to an end bbc.co.uk as they lost 31-12 to Benetton. Ulster's search for a first win of the season was undone bbc.co.uk by a five-try Stormers side in Cape Town. Leicester dominated Bristol bbc.co.uk 22-16 to move top of the Premiership.
Women's Rugby
Ireland sealed a series win bbc.co.uk in South Africa, with captain Erin King calling her side "history makers." Beibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick bbc.co.uk in the 38-17 win. Wales completed a WXV double bbc.co.uk over Japan with a 29-5 victory, and head coach Sean Lynn praised the grit of his 13-player side. New Zealand's Kaipo Olsen-Baker was named World Rugby's Women's Player of the Year bbc.co.uk. England's Red Roses returned to winning ways bbc.co.uk with a 55-12 victory over the USA.
Rugby League
New Zealand thrashed Fiji bbc.co.uk 78-0 to book their place in the semi-finals.
Cricket
David Warner tore into bbc.co.uk his former side after South Africa completed a final-day chase to win, calling the performance "un-Australian."
Football
Swansea manager Vitor Matos said he wants his players bbc.co.uk to take the plaudits after the win over Blackburn. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson called for an honest self-assessment bbc.co.uk after the loss to Sheffield United.
Cycling
Tadej Pogacar said he is "just happy to be alive" bbc.co.uk after a scary crash at the Vuelta. Kadeena Cox set a world record bbc.co.uk to win C4 1km gold at the Worlds.
Motorsport
Max Verstappen accused Liam Lawson bbc.co.uk of "not very smart behaviour" after the pair collided in practice, and both have been handed grid penalties for the Mexico race.
College Football
UCF and Air Force led the best uniforms espn.com of Week 9 with their space-themed designs. Oregon freshman receiver Messiah Hampton was arrested espn.com in connection with a high-speed chase and faces charges of attempting to elude police. Tennessee and Georgia were among the Week 9 matchups discussed as potential upset alerts espn.com. Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old SNU player, died from a helmet-to-helmet espn.com traumatic brain injury, according to the coroner.
Recruiting
LSU landed five-star center espn.com Xavier Young, now the top-rated player in the 2027 class. Five-star forward Zion Green committed to Alabama espn.com after a priority push. North Carolina landed Demarcus Henry espn.com, the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2027 class.
NFL
Bengals receiver Tee Higgins is on pace for his best season espn.com ever, with Joe Burrow's trust driving his breakout. Jaxon Smith-Njigba could set a receiving record espn.com that no receiver has achieved before.
WNBA
The Valkyries and Dream will meet in Game 7 espn.com of the Finals, with the title on the line in a winner-take-all contest. Harriet Dart reached her first WTA Tour singles final bbc.co.uk, and she called it a moment that "means the world" to her.
Basketball
Men's college basketball coaches weighed in espn.com on the eligibility chaos heading into the season. UConn coach Dan Hurley signed a two-year extension espn.com that keeps him under contract through 2032. Skye Blakely is chasing NCAA titles espn.com with the Gators after winning the world all-around title.
Mixed Martial Arts
Islam Makhachev said his next fight espn.com will be one of the last of his career.
Coming Up
The WNBA Finals Game 7 decides the title espn.com between the Valkyries and Dream. The Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli bout headlines the card espn.com with expert predictions previewed.