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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Championship History
Kimi Antonelli autosport.com became Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion after Max Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton to win the Mexico Grand Prix. Writers at Autosport have also picked out his standout moments autosport.com from the record-breaking season.
Mexico GP Penalties
Oscar Piastri finished outside the points autosport.com after a post-race penalty for a clash with Arvid Lindblad. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto were also hit with post-race penalties autosport.com, while Hirakawa scored on his F1 debut.
Leclerc's Race
Charles Leclerc kept his lead autosport.com despite cutting Turn, and he later explained his reasoning. The FIA stewards have since detailed the reasoning autosport.com behind the five-second penalty he received.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Arsenal and the Premier League Summit
Arsenal moved clear espn.com at the top of the table after a 1-0 win at Anfield, their first there since 2012. Kai Havertz's early goal proved enough, and the defense held firm against Liverpool's expensive attack. Mikel Arteta said his players loved the mission espn.com, while Merson argued the performance showed the mark of champions skysports.com. Declan Rice was hailed as world class in a defensive masterclass skysports.com that ended the Anfield torment. Andoni Iraola, meanwhile, said he will tell his players to dive bbc.co.uk for penalties after Alexander Isak's claimed non-penalty, a debate covered in the dilemma of diving bbc.co.uk.
Manchester United and Carrick
Michael Carrick said he has no concerns espn.com about Lisandro Martínez's commitment to the club. Carrick called it "crazy" but said he is looking forward bbc.co.uk to the Roma Champions League game. Erik ten Hag told ESPN that from Juventus onwards Cristiano Ronaldo's ability at United espn.com was simply over. Paul Merson predicted the club will be in the relegation zone skysports.com within a month, while the transfer market stays busy, with Real Madrid reportedly closing in espn.com on JJ Gabriel. Manchester United are also linked to Barcelona's Alejandro Balde bbc.co.uk, and a broader transfer roundup espn.com lists Balogun among the names. Club legend Ferguson's departure left a 40-year managerial struggle espn.com that analysts still examine.
Champions League
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise is travelling espn.com with the squad for Tuesday's clash against Atlético Madrid. Luis Enrique warned that PSG's wins over City and Barcelona will count for little unless they beat Villarreal espn.com and keep their perfect start. Harry Kane's penalty miss was a poor week skysports.com for Bayern in a nine-goal thriller, and Fabio Silva's equaliser at Dortmund skysports.com revived a former wonderkid's story.
La Liga and Barcelona
Real Madrid won their fourth straight espn.com La Liga game, with Mbappé and Bellingham on target in a 3-0 win over Racing Santander. Barcelona's Hansi Flick said it is easier to substitute espn.com Lamine Yamal when he has scored, after a 6-1 win. Anthony Gordon said he can do a lot more for Barcelona, and told the BBC he wants to be more ruthless bbc.co.uk after three goals in 13 games.
MLS and NWSL
Nashville tied Miami's espn.com single-season points record with one game to go after a 3-2 win over the Red Bulls. Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-1 win in Foxborough that clinched a Champions Cup espn.com place. The Whitecaps routed Seattle espn.com 5-1 to take the conference lead. In the NWSL, Gotham FC won the first Shield espn.com and the No. 1 seed with a 2-0 win over Utah, and now tops the power rankings espn.com. Miami found their feet espn.com ahead of Decision Day.
Scottish Football
Hibs ended their Hampden hoodoo bbc.co.uk with a derby win over Hearts, and the result transformed the Premiership bbc.co.uk picture. Falkirk beat Celtic, with Scott Bain boosting Scotland's bbc.co.uk hopes. Sebastien Pocognoli names his second Scotland squad on Tuesday, with several selection dilemmas bbc.co.uk to resolve. Scottish football is also struggling to produce young talent, a youth crisis bbc.co.uk examined in depth.
Everton and Other Premier League News
Jack Grealish was left out again espn.com of Everton's squad for Monday's game, and BBC Sport looks at how Everton's young players bbc.co.uk are shining in his absence. Sunderland will stick with Régis Le Bris bbc.co.uk despite a poor start. Nottingham Forest's Oliver Glasner was praised for his strong words skysports.com after the Brentford loss.
Other Football News
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is stable in intensive care bbc.co.uk after a cardiac arrest on the pitch. Michael Olise's Bayern return and Stephen Warnock's hidden seizures bbc.co.uk at Liverpool were also covered. A non-league match was abandoned bbc.co.uk after one side was reduced to six players, and non-league clubs are tackling teenage trouble bbc.co.uk at matches. Former Cardiff captain Don Murray died at 80 bbc.co.uk. Newport County have an EFL-worst penalty problem bbc.co.uk, scoring just two from nine across two seasons. Shaun Edwards revealed England's Steve Borthwick turned down his offer skysports.com to work with the team. Everton's Jack Grealish and other players' fitness issues espn.com continue to shape squads. Chelsea and London City are in form bbc.co.uk in the women's game.
Coming Up
Pocognoli names his Scotland squad bbc.co.uk on Tuesday. Bayern face Atlético Madrid on Tuesday espn.com in the Champions League, and PSG visit Villarreal in the same competition espn.com. Miami's Decision Day espn.com finale comes with one round remaining.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries and Title Race
The NBA title and MVP races have been thrown wide open espn.com after two weeks of injuries and surprising developments across the league.
Lakers
Luka Doncic espn.com scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, and said, "This year, I really took a step forward," pointing to his defense as much as his scoring. Meanwhile, Jeanie Buss accused espn.com her siblings of "cloak and dagger" tactics in court filings tied to the franchise's ongoing family dispute.
Warriors
Stephen Curry scored 31 points and sparked espn.com a stunning 25-point comeback, with an ankle-breaking move on Luka Doncic highlighting the run. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg poured in espn.com 37 points on six three-pointers, the most by a Warriors rookie, though he later said he regretted "falling into peer pressure" to chase.
Thunder
Oklahoma City will retire espn.com Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The team also declined espn.com the option on oft-injured former lottery pick Nikola Topic, sending him toward free agency.
League Notes
Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended espn.com one game for elbowing Pelicans guard McGowens in the head. Off the court, Boston Celtics fans will recognize Jaylen Brown's Boston apartment, which holds a rare, expensive piece espn.com he has shown appreciation for. Longtime ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence espn.com to address health issues, and his show "Pardon the Interruption" is on hold.
Coming Up
Wilbon's return date has not been announced, and the Thunder's jersey retirement ceremony for Westbrook is slated for later this season.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Lamar Jackson's season may be over after the Ravens placed him on injured reserve with a potentially season-ending thumb injury espn.com that requires surgery. The uncertainty now extends to his long-term future, with a cloudy contract situation espn.com and questions about whether a record-setting deal or a trade lies ahead. Baltimore's Bills loss further underlined how much the offense depends on him.
Chiefs, Broncos and the AFC West
The Chiefs collapsed in the closing minutes espn.com against Denver, a loss that hands the division lead to the Broncos. Denver held on 28-24 after a goal-line stand espn.com that stopped Kansas City from the 4-yard line with 35 seconds left. Kansas City had been 80-2 when leading by 10 or more in the fourth quarter before Sunday.
Cowboys and Commanders
Dallas lost at home espn.com to Arizona, a result that matched the largest blown fourth-quarter lead in franchise history. Jerry Jones backed Brian Schottenheimer espn.com publicly, while speculation about the coach's job continued. Washington rallied past Philadelphia espn.com after trailing 10-0 early, with Jayden Daniels steadying the offense at halftime. Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley, meanwhile, received assurances espn.com that he will not be traded.
Colts, Jets and Coaching Changes
Indianapolis suffered a 42-7 loss espn.com to Jacksonville, prompting coach Shane Steichen to say he will evaluate everything, including the quarterback. Even so, Daniel Jones remains the starter espn.com for Week 9 against Dallas. In New York, Aaron Glenn insisted espn.com he is not concerned about his job despite a losing streak, while Minkah Fitzpatrick summed up espn.com another one-score defeat. New Orleans fired espn.com run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti after a poor showing in Paris, and Carolina rehired espn.com DeAngelo Hall as cornerbacks coach.
Injuries
Cincinnati's Cashius Howell will be out indefinitely espn.com after wrist surgery, and Tampa Bay's Yaya Diaby has a Grade 2 MCL sprain espn.com. Jacksonville nose tackle DaVon Hamilton is likely out for the season espn.com with a torn quad. Detroit's Jack Campbell was carted off espn.com with a neck injury and taken to a hospital.
Bucs, Bengals and Week 8 Highlights
Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 espn.com without a single completed pass, the first team to do so since 1974. Cincinnati edged Tennessee in overtime espn.com after Ja'Marr Chase spiked his helmet in frustration. Arizona won in overtime espn.com with Joshua Dobbs' replacement, Minshew, leading the way, leaving the starting quarterback question unresolved. In Pittsburgh, the Steelers answered espn.com Browns defensive end Jared Verse's trash talk with a 27-6 win.
Trades, Free Agency and Personnel
Chicago and Tennessee built a framework espn.com around the Garrett deal for a Jeffery Simmons trade. The Raiders will not trade espn.com Maxx Crosby, who wants to stay in Las Vegas. Jauan Jennings expressed a desire espn.com to remain in Minnesota despite San Francisco's trade interest. The NFL will review espn.com additional allegations against Packers running back Josh Jacobs, whose attorneys called them unsupported espn.com. Ashton Jeanty carried only twice espn.com for Las Vegas in a win.
Coming Up
Week 9 features the Colts facing the Cowboys espn.com, with the full slate of betting lines espn.com already posted. The Bengals' early Week 9 picks espn.com are also in circulation.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Front Office Moves
The Astros formally introduced Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history on Monday, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit" espn.com for the job. Elsewhere, the Cubs declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea, while the Orioles passed on a $20 million club option espn.com for outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for 2027.
Contract Decisions
The Red Sox exercised espn.com Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 after a 7-2 season. The Rays picked up espn.com a $20 million option on ace Drew Rasmussen, and the Padres declined espn.com options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning while keeping Hart.
Free Agency and Offseason
Free agency is underway, and the latest rumors espn.com center on Tarik Skubal, with the Dodgers and Mets reportedly pursuing the ace. Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira will move to MLB espn.com after the Seibu Lions announced they would post him.
Awards and Honors
Christian Walker of the Astros and Matt Olson of the Braves each won their fourth Gold Glove espn.com at first base, and Red Sox first baseman Abreu earned his third. Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella headline espn.com the retired managers on the Hall of Fame contemporary ballot.
Milestones and Tributes
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series win, died at 83 espn.com. Brewers fans turned out for the World Series parade, with the city honoring broadcaster Bob Uecker in a celebration espn.com that drew a huge crowd.
Legal Developments
The trial of Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz began in New York espn.com, where the two are accused of rigging pitches.
Coming Up
Jim Crane's Astros now turn to their new general manager's first offseason moves, and free agency will determine whether the Dodgers or Mets land Tarik Skubal espn.com.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Lightning Drama
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov espn.com says his trade request is not about the money. Coach Jon Cooper, however, believes espn.com Kucherov remains committed to Tampa Bay despite the request.
Trades & Roster Moves
The Nashville Predators sent forward espn.com Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Wright. Emil Heineman was ejected espn.com after injuring Edmonton's Howard in the Islanders' loss to the Oilers.
Hometown Remix Jerseys
The NHL revealed espn.com its Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams on Monday. The Florida Panthers' pink design espn.com, built around "tropical sunrise colors," stands out among the new releases. ESPN also ranked espn.com all 32 designs, with the Penguins placing first and the Ducks near the bottom.
Game Action & Tributes
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped espn.com 27 of 28 shots in his seventh NHL start, helping the hometown Oilers win. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced espn.com the death of Matt Pavelich, its first Hall of Fame linesman, at age.
Coming Up
Monday's slate, including the Golden Knights against the Bruins, is previewed here espn.com.
General Sports
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Coaching Changes
Florida State has turned to Rick Stockstill as interim head coach after firing Mike Norvell espn.com in the midst of another down year, and the school's president said the program's trajectory simply was not there. Stockstill, who played for the school under Bob Bowden, steps into the role espn.com with the Noles' program dented but, in his view, not broken. Oklahoma also made a move, firing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after less than two seasons, with Witten set to call plays espn.com in his place.
College Football Rankings and Playoff Picture
The latest CFB Power Rankings espn.com reshuffled the top 25 after another chaotic week of upsets, while Texas fans are asking whether the Longhorns are back espn.com. Our bowl projections show how additional top-25 losses reshaped the postseason picture espn.com, and a tiered breakdown espn.com of the 29 contenders for the field of 12 is ready ahead of Tuesday's first CFP rankings. Michigan has named Tommy Carr its starter for the "foreseeable future," according to head coach Whittingham, and Notre Dame and Utah are favored in marquee matchups espn.com this week. LSU coach Lane Kiffin lamented the end espn.com of his program's annual rivalry with Alabama, which will take a hiatus in 2027.
NFL
The Saints are weighing their kicker options bbc.co.uk as head coach Kellen Moore evaluates Dan Carlson and Smyth before the Browns game. In Seattle, the Seahawks are still searching espn.com for a No. 2 receiver a year after trading Rashid Shaheed, who was a key returner during their Super Bowl run. Week 8 delivered upsets across the league, with the Vikings losing their unbeaten record bbc.co.uk and Joe Burrow and the Buccaneers making history.
Motorsport
Kimi Antonelli claimed the Formula 1 world championship espn.com at the Mexico Grand Prix, a result that had Bologna celebrating its local hero. Antonelli blew everyone away bbc.co.uk on his way to the title, and BBC's driver ratings show who else shone in Mexico City. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, said Ferrari need serious talks bbc.co.uk after a clash with Leclerc cost him a win.
NASCAR and PGA Tour
Kyle Larson salvaged a disastrous start espn.com at Martinsville to position himself for the Chase title heading into the Homestead finale. On the PGA Tour, Andrew Novak won the Mexico Open espn.com by five shots for his first individual title.
Tennis
Alexander Zverev became world No. 1 bbc.co.uk on the strength of a dominant season, though the rise has left fans with mixed feelings espn.com. Ben Shelton has hired Juan Carlos Ferrero bbc.co.uk, Carlos Alcaraz's former coach, after reaching the US Open final.
Basketball and Women's Sports
JuJu Watkins is back espn.com from her ACL injury and appears more explosive than ever. In the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries top the first look espn.com at 2027 power rankings after their championship, and our all-time ranking of title teams puts them in context espn.com. At MSG, Jalen Brunson joined Harry Styles espn.com on stage to present a residency banner.
Rugby and Cricket
England have called up Ben Spencer and Harry Randall bbc.co.uk as injuries bite ahead of the Nations Championship, and Marcus Smith is in contention bbc.co.uk to start at fly-half against Australia. Scotland have lost Jamie Ritchie and Millar Mills to injury, as reported in squad updates bbc.co.uk. Organisers say 8.4 million people have applied for tickets to India v Pakistan bbc.co.uk at the 2027 World Cup. Rebecca Stokell has accepted a voluntary ban bbc.co.uk after a medication error, and Asa Tribe has been barred from the England Lions bbc.co.uk tour over Ebola concerns in Kenya.
Boxing and Combat Sports
Jake Paul has booked a cruiserweight bout espn.com against former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbe. Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet again bbc.co.uk in a rematch on Saturday. WWE's Crown Jewel PLE features a champion vs. champion espn.com bout this weekend.
Coming Up
The first CFP rankings arrive Tuesday espn.com. Buatsi and Hutchinson meet again bbc.co.uk on Saturday, and Crown Jewel takes place espn.com the same weekend.