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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 10:44 PM ET
Driver Changes
Esteban Ocon autosport.com will not race again for Haas, with Rafa Camara stepping in for his debut at the Brazil Grand Prix. Oliver Bearman's Haas future autosport.com for 2027 remains unannounced, with his prospects tied to a possible Ferrari seat.
Team Updates
McLaren plans upgrades autosport.com to its MCL40 for this weekend's Brazil race, with an eye on the 2027 regulations. Honda's power unit failure after just five laps in Mexico was a costly setback autosport.com for Aston Martin.
Race Results
Max Verstappen won in Mexico, with Red Bull's strategy call autosport.com proving decisive while Kimi Antonelli dominated much of the race.
Coming Up
The Brazil Grand Prix takes place this weekend autosport.com, where Camara makes his debut.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain sent UCL records tumbling espn.com with a 6-goal thrashing of Villarreal, scoring four times inside the first 17 minutes. Manchester United came from two goals down espn.com to beat Roma 3-2, with Matheus Cunha scoring a brace, and a dramatic late turnaround eased pressure on head coach Michael Carrick. Bruno Fernandes defended the decision espn.com to bench him, while fans had thrown tennis balls espn.com in protest before kickoff. Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 espn.com, ending Villa's perfect start, and Lamine Yamal broke Kylian Mbappé's espn.com record for most goals by a teenager in the competition. Emery said Villa still have work to do bbc.co.uk to match Barcelona's level.
Premier League and Transfers
Liverpool's expensively assembled attack espn.com has scored fewer Premier League goals than expected, and an unwanted record against Arsenal skysports.com highlighted a creativity problem. Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City espn.com to share the scoring load, saying the side cannot rely on Erling Haaland alone. Manchester United are reportedly keen on Rayan Ait-Nouri skysports.com, while Real Madrid are tracking Arsenal's Calafiori espn.com. William Saliba has returned to training espn.com at Arsenal, 3½ months after his World Cup injury. Harry Kane says a new Bayern deal espn.com is extremely close.
Championship and League One
Birmingham moved into second place skysports.com with a 3-0 win over Millwall, with Alex Cochrane scoring inside a minute. Norwich thrashed Derby 4-0 skysports.com, piling pressure on boss John Eustace. Sydie Peck scored a first-half hat-trick skysports.com as Sheffield United beat Preston 3-2. Portsmouth beat Swansea 3-1 skysports.com, Bolton edged Charlton 1-0 skysports.com, and Stoke beat Blackburn 2-1 skysports.com thanks to a Jack McGlynn free-kick. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson held talks bbc.co.uk with his players, and Sam Smith faces a significant knee injury bbc.co.uk spell.
International and Other News
Scotland's women will launch a ten-year strategy bbc.co.uk aimed at doubling registered female players. England's Lionesses face France and Portugal bbc.co.uk in the Nations League, and Scotland drew Germany, Netherlands and Sweden bbc.co.uk. Argentina named a squad espn.com without Lionel Messi for the November friendlies. Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died at 30 espn.com after an on-field collision, and police have opened an investigation. Former Rangers player Kyle Hutton will stand trial bbc.co.uk over a fatal road crash. West Ham sacked Nuno Espírito Santo bbc.co.uk and appointed Scott Parker.
Coming Up
Manchester United's Champions League run continues with Roma's second leg espn.com on the schedule. Monaco have added Folarin Balogun espn.com to their Conference League squad.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Star Performances
Luka Doncic stayed hot espn.com with 42 points for the Lakers on Monday, drawing high praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 43 points espn.com, including a go-ahead three, as the Thunder beat Cleveland 117-112 for the Cavaliers' first home loss. LeBron James enjoyed a fan's wine espn.com during the 76ers' 126-107 win over the Bucks.
League Discipline and Business
The NBA rescinded espn.com a technical foul assessed to Doncic late in a game, removing his second technical of the season. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum defended espn.com the league's Rwanda partnership in a letter to concerned senators, citing the removal of a military-backed team. Sivan and Patrick Dumont now control espn.com the Mavericks with a nearly 70% share after buying Miriam Adelson's stake.
Roster Moves and Injuries
The injury-plagued Thunder agreed espn.com to a two-year deal with veteran Dalen Terry, sources told ESPN. Coby White made his season debut espn.com for the Hornets against Detroit, with Mark Knueppel's return described as imminent. Kawhi Leonard completed espn.com treatment for left knee swelling and begun his return-to-play process with the Raptors. With 11 players sidelined, the Pacers played only six espn.com in a loss to the Hawks.
Off the Court
The Knicks' title defense has grown chaotic espn.com amid off-court turmoil and on-court struggles. Jaylen Brown revealed espn.com that he owns and plays a rare 18th-century golden harp in his Boston apartment. ESPN's Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence espn.com to address health issues, putting Pardon the Interruption on hold.
Coming Up
Bobby Marks has highlighted a group of players, including Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome espn.com, whose contract decisions could shape their next payday.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 3, 2026, 10:44 PM ET
Trade Deadline Moves
The NFL trade deadline has become a source of annual chaos, a far cry from the quiet affair it once was, and the rumor mill is churning. The Giants are open for any call espn.com after John Harbaugh confirmed he reached out to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about Jeffery Simmons. In Indianapolis, the Colts are weighing a Jonathan Taylor trade espn.com to acquire draft capital as their rebuild begins, while they instead locked up Adetomiwa Adebawore espn.com on a two-year deal. Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. is also drawing trade speculation espn.com as the 2024 first-round pick slides down the depth chart.
Quarterbacks
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons set the tone for Chicago, which routed Seattle 34-17 espn.com as Simmons recorded a sack, six tackles and a deflected pass in his Bears debut. Williams drew a fine for his Caddix cleats espn.com worn Monday night. In Baltimore, undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday espn.com against Jacksonville after Lamar Jackson's return lasted just one snap. Arizona has named Gardner Minshew espn.com its starter, dropping Brissett to QB3. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud turned down an extension espn.com in Houston, betting on himself. New England's Drake Maye has been leading a deep-passing surge espn.com for the Patriots.
Coaching and Front Offices
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni stood by his staff espn.com and quarterback despite a six-game losing skid. Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State job espn.com on Tuesday. The Giants also agreed to a three-year, $46M extension espn.com with cornerback Greg Newsome II. Green Bay is keeping Josh Jacobs espn.com despite fresh abuse allegations, according to coach Matt LaFleur.
Roster Moves and Injuries
Arizona placed rookie running back Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve espn.com with a high ankle sprain that will sideline him four to five weeks. Buffalo released C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com after he served a one-game suspension. Saints cut kicker Daniel Carlson espn.com after his 66.7% accuracy ranked second-worst in the league. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk hired agent Drew Rosenhaus espn.com as he eyes a return from his knee injury. Cincinnati's choice on Trey Hendrickson reshapes the AFC North espn.com.
Power Rankings and Analysis
ESPN's Week 9 power rankings espn.com reshuffle the top of the league, while Bill Barnwell made sense of Week 8 espn.com, when Arizona upset Dallas. Steelers trolled the Browns espn.com with dog-themed jabs during Week 8's social media battles. Ben Solak weighed in espn.com on Tampa Bay's division chances and potential running back trades.
Coming Up
Bengals and Cowboys picks for Week 9 espn.com are already circulating, and the Ravens host Jacksonville Thursday night with Fagnano under center.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Free Agency & Offseason Moves
MLB's free agency period has opened with eight players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena espn.com. Rumors are swirling as the Dodgers and Mets pursue Tarik Skubal espn.com, and a top-50 free agent ranking espn.com projects what the biggest names will earn this winter. The Cubs, meanwhile, declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea.
Labor & League Business
MLB has proposed delaying the salary cap espn.com until the 2028 season, a move that adds to growing labor uncertainty ahead of the next collective bargaining cycle.
Managerial & Front Office Changes
The Mariners hired Jason Kanzler espn.com, the Cubs' farm director, as manager to replace the fired Dan Wilson. In Houston, Randy Flores was introduced as the Astros' general manager espn.com, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
Awards & Honors
Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves espn.com at first base, while Red Sox first baseman Abreu collected his third. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among the MLB award finalists espn.com following Milwaukee's World Series title. Former Texas Rangers star Mark Teixeira won election to the U.S. House espn.com in Texas' 21st District, and Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are headlining the Hall of Fame ballot espn.com.
Clubhouse & Injuries
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com for a labrum issue and is expected to miss the start of the 2027 season. Brewers manager Pat Murphy regrets his comments espn.com about the Yankees, saying he never meant to "slander" the Bombers.
Remembrance
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series win, died at age 83 espn.com.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Kucherov and the Lightning
Tampa Bay beat the Red Wings 4-2 on Tuesday in the first home game since NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade espn.com, and fans gave him a warm welcome. Kucherov said the request is not about money espn.com, which he framed as a matter of hockey circumstances rather than compensation.
Comebacks and Trades
The Winnipeg Jets completed a historic comeback espn.com, erasing a four-goal deficit to beat the Canadiens in overtime as Dylan Samberg scored the winner and snapped a nine-game losing streak. In Nashville, the Predators traded forward Matthew Wood espn.com to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Wright.
International Hockey
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia will not be allowed espn.com to take part in the world juniors as six countries threatened a boycott.
Jerseys and Roster News
The NHL unveiled its 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys espn.com for all 32 teams, and ESPN ranked the designs espn.com from best to worst. The Florida Panthers' pink design espn.com drew particular attention. Islanders forward Schaefer was honored espn.com when a Long Island cancer center unveiled a room named for his late mother. Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots espn.com in his seventh NHL start, helping his hometown Oilers.
Tonight's Slate
The NHL schedule features 11 games espn.com, headlined by the Oilers and Devils. CBS Sports previewed the top matchups cbssports.com, including the Oilers' road streak.
Fantasy Hockey
ESPN highlighted consistent per-game picks espn.com for fantasy lineups, and recommended roster moves espn.com including the return of Travis Konecny.
PWHL
U.S. Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme of PWHL Detroit will miss the season espn.com after announcing her pregnancy.
Coming Up
The Oilers and Devils meet tonight espn.com as part of an 11-game Tuesday slate.
General Sports
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Football & Rugby League
Tonga will face New Zealand in the Tonga-Samoa bbc.co.uk World Cup final, a showpiece that supporters argue could be a boost for the sport's future. Warrington head coach Sam Burgess bbc.co.uk has signed a new two-year deal, while the new head of English rugby league backed a £30m funding plea bbc.co.uk to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Rugby Union
Leinster appointed Noel McNamara bbc.co.uk as head coach to replace Leo Cullen from next year. Ollie Chessum committed bbc.co.uk to Leicester on a long-term extension, saying he could not imagine wearing another badge. Ahead of the autumn internationals, World Rugby bbc.co.uk has set out new referee standards on scrums, foul play and the TMO. The All Blacks aim bbc.co.uk to preserve their unbeaten record against Scotland, and Wales defence coach Peter Murchie demanded bbc.co.uk a vast improvement against Japan.
College Football
Miami topped espn.com the first College Football Playoff rankings at 8-0, setting up a rematch with No. 11 Notre Dame. The committee's first release drew outrage, as the Anger Index espn.com ranked the five most aggrieved teams. Tournament bubble teams were broken down in a three-things espn.com review, and playoff tiers espn.com sorted 29 contenders. The Heisman race is wide open espn.com after Week 9 upsets, while South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers was singled out in the Heisman of Week 9 espn.com. Sooners coach apologised after East Texas A&M espn.com authored a historic upset of Oklahoma. Odds makers made Fighting Irish and Utes espn.com favourites in marquee matchups, and the power rankings espn.com were reshuffled after another wild week.
Basketball
Draymond Green was ejected espn.com after a scuffle with Brooks and the Suns, with Stephen Curry saying it "lit a fire" in the Warriors. Opening day of the college hoops season saw Florida's win and Arizona's loss, while No. 1 South Carolina espn.com made its debut. Top-25 senior Malachi Jordan committed espn.com to St. John's, his highest-ranked recruit under Pitino. Ranking every WNBA champion espn.com placed the Valkyries among the top teams. The New York Liberty are searching espn.com for a coach after DeMarco's exit, and the WNBA coaching tracker espn.com shows two big openings in Los Angeles and New York.
Combat Sports & Wrestling
Amanda Serrano says bbc.co.uk she wants to be remembered as a "game-changer" as she prepares for retirement. Jake Paul vowed espn.com to hang up the gloves if he loses to Cedric Doumbe. WWE's best champion-versus-champion espn.com matches are previewed before Saturday's Crown Jewel event. Novak Djokovic keeps alive bbc.co.uk his bid to squeeze into the ATP Finals, and Lee Westwood says bbc.co.uk he has not signed for LIV 2.0.
Motorsport & Other
Spire Motorsports suspended espn.com Carson Hocevar for Sunday's NASCAR Cup finale at Homestead. The NYC Marathon was overshadowed after runner Rachel Apa espn.com collapsed two miles from the finish. Funeral services were held for former European champion Ciara Mageean bbc.co.uk. Josh Kerr's mile record is up for a World Athletics award bbc.co.uk. England beat the USA 134-0 to reach the wheelchair rugby league bbc.co.uk World Cup semi-finals. Sussex named Beth Barrett-Wild bbc.co.uk as their first female CEO.
Coming Up
The MLB labor battle is heading toward a possible lockout as the CBA expires in December espn.com. Jake Paul fights Cedric Doumbe espn.com on December 24.