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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, 10:40 PM ET
Premier League
Arsenal moved clear at the top espn.com after Kai Havertz's early goal was enough to beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, their first win there since 2012. Mikel Arteta said his players loved the mission espn.com, while Merson argued the performance showed the mark of champions skysports.com. Liverpool felt Alexander Isak deserved a penalty bbc.co.uk in the same game.
Everton earned their first away league win skysports.com of the season at Newcastle, where home fans booed their side off. David Moyes said there is a way back bbc.co.uk for Jack Grealish, though Grealish was left out of the squad espn.com again on fitness grounds. Thierno Barry has rebounded from a difficult debut season, and Jamie Carragher called Newcastle flat and boring skysports.com ahead of a tough campaign. Aston Villa have dropped legal action espn.com against Carragher.
Manchester United remain in turmoil. Michael Carrick said he has no concerns espn.com over Lisandro Martínez's commitment, and Paul Merson predicts United will be in the relegation zone skysports.com within a month. Carrick says it is crazy bbc.co.uk but he is looking forward to the Roma game. Ten Hag questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness, saying it was simply over espn.com from Juventus onwards, and Real Madrid reportedly believe JJ Gabriel will sign for them espn.com. Manchester United's post-Ferguson struggles have been explained in detail espn.com.
Champions League
Harry Kane says his new Bayern deal is extremely close espn.com, though he would swap his Ballon d'Or bbc.co.uk for a Champions League medal. Michael Olise is travelling with the squad espn.com for Tuesday's Atlético Madrid match. PSG's Luis Enrique has warned against complacency espn.com ahead of Villarreal. Kane's week ended badly after a penalty miss skysports.com in a nine-goal thriller.
Transfers & Gossip
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Kroupi and Yildiz skysports.com for January, with Bournemouth's Kroupi a key target bbc.co.uk. Manchester United are linked with Balogun espn.com and Barcelona's Anthony Gordon has said he can do a lot more espn.com. Dundee United want to make Lyall Cameron's move permanent bbc.co.uk.
MLS & NWSL
Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami espn.com to a 2-1 win over New England to clinch a Champions Cup spot. Nashville matched Miami's espn.com single-season points record with one game to go after a stoppage-time winner. Gotham FC claimed the NWSL Shield espn.com and the No. 1 seed.
Scottish Football
Falkirk beat Celtic bbc.co.uk with Scott Bain in fine form, a result that also helps Scotland's chances. Hibernian ended their Hampden hoodoo bbc.co.uk with a win over Hearts. Police were attacked with fireworks and bottles before the cup semi-final bbc.co.uk between Rangers and Aberdeen. Scottish football is also grappling with a youth talent crisis bbc.co.uk.
Health & Other News
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel remains stable espn.com in intensive care after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch. FIFA has agreed to share confidential documents espn.com on its aborted World Cup sell-off, while UEFA is still awaiting answers espn.com from FIFA about Infantino. Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement skysports.com from international cricket.
Coming Up
Nashville can still clinch the points record espn.com on Decision Day. Bayern host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday espn.com, and PSG face Villarreal in their next UCL test espn.com.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Warriors Stun Lakers in Comeback
The Warriors roared back espn.com from a 25-point deficit behind a theatrical 31 points from Stephen Curry, including an ankle-breaking crossover on Luka Doncic. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 37 points espn.com and six three-pointers, the most by a Warriors rookie this season, though he admitted to "falling into peer pressure" while chasing.
Doncic Dazzles Despite Loss
Doncic poured in 45 points espn.com in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, and he pointed to his defense as the bigger step forward this year. The night was a reminder of how quickly fortunes can swing in a young season.
Hornets Eye Returns
Coby White made his season debut espn.com for Charlotte on Monday against the Pistons, and the team described the return of Knueppel as "right around the corner." Meanwhile, the Thunder will retire espn.com Russell Westbrook's No. 0 later this season, and Oklahoma City declined the option espn.com on oft-injured Nikola Topic, a $7.4M decision that leaves his future in question.
Season Storylines
Injuries have reshaped the title and MVP races espn.com just two weeks into the season, leaving the field more open than expected. Elsewhere, Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended one game espn.com for elbowing Pelicans guard McGowens in the head, while ESPN's Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence espn.com to address health issues.
Coming Up
Knueppel's return to the Hornets is described as imminent espn.com, and the Thunder will retire espn.com Westbrook's jersey before the season ends.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Quarterback Carousel
Gardner Minshew, fresh off an overtime rally, has been named the Cardinals' new starter espn.com, while Brissett has dropped to QB3. In Indianapolis, Daniel Jones keeps the job espn.com for Week 9 despite a 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, though coach Shane Steichen says he will evaluate everything espn.com. Baltimore faces a more serious problem: Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve espn.com with a thumb injury that could end his season, and his long-term future espn.com in Baltimore is now cloudy. Joe Fagnano, meanwhile, is dealing with an ankle issue espn.com but has a chance to play against Jacksonville. Minnesota is uncertain about Kyler Murray espn.com for Week 9 against Buffalo because of a sore hamstring.
Playoff Races and Division Shifts
Denver's goal-line stand espn.com preserved a 28-24 win over Kansas City and moved the Broncos to the top of the AFC West. The Chiefs had been 80-2 when leading by 10 or more in the fourth quarter, and their collapse espn.com cost them the division lead. In the NFC, Washington rallied past Philadelphia espn.com after falling behind 10-0, with Jayden Daniels steadying the offense. The Eagles, now on a six-game skid, have kept Nick Sirianni espn.com and his coordinator in place. Dallas lost at home espn.com to Arizona despite holding a lead, and Jerry Jones backed Brian Schottenheimer espn.com after the team matched the largest fourth-quarter blown lead in franchise history.
Injuries and Roster Moves
Detroit's Jack Campbell was carted off the field espn.com on a backboard with a neck injury and taken to a hospital. Jacksonville lost nose tackle DaVon Hamilton, who is likely out for the season espn.com with a torn quad. 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. Atlanta activated James Pearce after his eight-game suspension espn.com, and he is expected to play. The Saints fired run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti espn.com after a poor rushing performance. Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus espn.com as his agent as he works toward an NFL return. Carolina brought back DeAngelo Hall espn.com as cornerbacks coach, their first move since firing Evero.
Trade Talk and Locker Room Notes
John Harbaugh confirmed he called espn.com Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about Simmons and said the Giants are open to any call. Saquon Barkley received assurances espn.com from Philadelphia that he will not be traded, and he wants to help the team fix its problems. San Francisco's attempt to trade Jauan Jennings ran into espn.com the receiver's stated desire to stay in Minnesota. Green Bay is sticking with Josh Jacobs espn.com despite new abuse allegations. Jeff Hafley said Miami must show resiliency across all four quarters espn.com after its loss to New England. In New York, Aaron Glenn says he is not worried espn.com about his job security, though he admits the Jets "have to win" soon.
Standouts and Week 9 Previews
Joe Burrow, Bhayshul Tuten and Brock Bowers led the fantasy winners espn.com in Week. The Steelers answered Jared Verse's trash talk espn.com with a 27-6 win over Cleveland. Tampa Bay, without a completed pass, still beat Atlanta 16-0 espn.com in a record-setting game. The Bears' Ben Johnson, a former middle-school play diagrammer, has been praised for his play design espn.com. Week 9 lines are now posted espn.com, and early reads on the Bengals and Cowboys espn.com suggest another high-scoring matchup.
Coming Up
Kyler Murray's status for Minnesota's Week 9 game against Buffalo remains uncertain espn.com, and the Colts' Week 9 game against Dallas will start with Jones at quarterback espn.com.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Free Agency & Qualifying Offers
Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers espn.com from their teams on Monday, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena. As the market opens, the latest offseason rumors espn.com center on whether the Dodgers and Mets will pursue Tarik Skubal.
Injuries
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labral tear and is likely to miss the start of the season.
Awards
Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta each won their fourth Gold Glove espn.com at first base, while Boston's Abreu earned his third.
Roster Moves
The Red Sox exercised espn.com Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 following a 7-2 season. The Padres declined options espn.com on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning while keeping Hart, and the Cubs declined espn.com a $7.5 million option on Colin Rea. The Orioles also declined espn.com Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027. The Rays picked up espn.com a $20 million option on ace Drew Rasmussen for 2027.
Front Office
Randy Flores was introduced espn.com as the Astros' 15th general manager on Monday, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
International
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira will move to MLB espn.com after the Seibu Lions announced they will post him.
Legal & Hall of Fame
The trial of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz espn.com over alleged pitch-rigging began in New York. Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella headline espn.com the contemporary ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Obituaries & Celebrations
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' World Series win, died at age 83 espn.com. Brewers fans honored Bob Uecker during the team's World Series parade espn.com, with the city calling it its best day ever.
Coming Up
The Hall of Fame ballot will be decided on the contemporary ballot espn.com featuring Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Hometown Remix Jerseys
The NHL unveiled its 2026-27 Hometown Remix espn.com jerseys for all 32 teams on Monday. The Florida Panthers' pink design espn.com, built around tropical sunrise colors, was among the most talked-about reveals. ESPN also ranked every jersey espn.com, placing the Penguins at the top and the Ducks near the bottom.
Trades and Injuries
The Nashville Predators sent forward Matthew Wood espn.com to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Wright. In New York, Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected espn.com after a hit on Oilers forward Howard during a loss to Edmonton.
Lightning Star Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov says his trade request espn.com is not about money. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes Kucherov remains committed espn.com to the Lightning despite the request.
Oilers and Goaltending
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots espn.com in his seventh NHL start, helping his hometown Oilers secure a win.
Around the League
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the death espn.com of Matt Pavelich, the first linesman inducted into the Hall, at age. A Long Island cancer center unveiled a room espn.com named for the late mother of Islanders forward Schaefer.
Fantasy Hockey
Owners looking for roster help can get Travis Konecny back espn.com into their lineup, with ESPN also flagging defensemen, goalies and streamers for the week.
Coming Up
Tonight's slate features Golden Knights-Bruins, with the full preview and broadcast details espn.com available ahead of puck drop.
General Sports
Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
College Basketball Opens
USC came back from a long layoff as JuJu Watkins scored 21 espn.com in a win, with the Trojans celebrating her return. Opening day also featured No. 1 South Carolina's debut espn.com and a notable early result, with Notre Dame espn.com earning a big win to kick off the season.
College Football
Week 9 reshaped the national picture, with Texas looking strong espn.com and upsets moving several top-25 teams. The CFP projections espn.com were updated, and 29 contenders espn.com were sorted into tiers ahead of the first rankings. The power rankings espn.com were reshuffled after another chaotic week.
Florida State fired Mike Norvell espn.com mid-season, and Rick Stockstill espn.com was named interim coach, a former player who said the program is "dented, not broken." Oklahoma fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle espn.com after less than two seasons, with Witten taking over the play-calling. Michigan's Tommy Carr espn.com was named the starter for the foreseeable future.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin lamented espn.com the loss of the LSU-Alabama rivalry game, which will take a hiatus in 2027. Nebraska's Matt Rhule urged calm espn.com after a fan cursed at his daughter following a loss.
NFL
Seattle is still searching espn.com for a No. 2 receiver a year after trading Rashid Shaheed. In Week, the Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys all lost, and the Buccaneers made history bbc.co.uk with Joe Burrow. The Lions say early signs are positive for Jack Campbell bbc.co.uk after his neck injury. The Saints are evaluating kickers bbc.co.uk with Smyth in contention.
Formula 1
Kimi Antonelli claimed the world championship espn.com at the Mexico Grand Prix, with Bologna celebrating its local hero. George Russell said his title bid unravelled bbc.co.uk and the loss was "tough to deal with."
Tennis
Alexander Zverev became world No. 1 bbc.co.uk amid controversy, a result many see as deserved but uncomfortable. Ben Shelton hired bbc.co.uk former Alcaraz coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after his US Open runner-up finish.
Motorsport & Other
Kyle Larson salvaged a rough day espn.com at Martinsville to close in on the Cup title. Jake Paul booked espn.com an eight-round cruiserweight bout against former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé. The WWE's champion vs. champion espn.com history was previewed ahead of Saturday's Crown Jewel event.
Cricket & Rugby
Organisers say 8.4 million bbc.co.uk people applied for India v Pakistan World Cup tickets. Rebecca Stokell accepted responsibility bbc.co.uk for a medication error and faces a voluntary ban. England called up Ben Spencer and Harry Randall bbc.co.uk as injuries mount. Marcus Smith looks set bbc.co.uk to return at fly-half for England against Australia. Wales's Sean Lynn says the side is not yet finished bbc.co.uk, and Scotland lost Jamie Ritchie and Elliot Millar-Mills bbc.co.uk to injury.
Coming Up
The first College Football Playoff rankings arrive Tuesday espn.com, and the Crown Jewel espn.com event takes place Saturday. England's Nations Championship squad begins this month bbc.co.uk.