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Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
Formula 1
The search for this year's ultimate F1 dream ticket has drawn hundreds of applications, with fans now invited to weigh in autosport.com on who should take the prize.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
Premier League
Manchester City could host a colorful Etihad crowd, with Enzo Maresca calling for inflatable bananas espn.com in the stands. Elsewhere, Lisandro Martínez is back in contention skysports.com for Manchester United's trip to Leeds, while Michael Carrick insists the situation surrounding the defender has been resolved. Chelsea suffered a blow as captain Reece James skysports.com is expected to be sidelined for around three months after knee surgery, and Mikel Arteta confirmed bbc.co.uk that Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs was made to achieve success.
Ranking season is also underway, as the Premier League Top 50 returns espn.com for the 2026-27 season. Arsenal have reportedly eyed Kim Min-jae espn.com for a January move, and Mikel Merino reflected bbc.co.uk on surviving an attack on Dortmund's team bus.
Champions League
Barcelona and PSG were the standout sides on Matchday, with Ousmane Dembélé joking espn.com he might ask Luis Enrique for more holidays after PSG's win. Viking shocked espn.com Manchester United in a matchday that also featured plenty of goals. Milan's Alphadjo Cissè became espn.com Italy's youngest European hat-trick scorer, and Shakhtar Donetsk's win over AEK meant espn.com far more than three points given their long absence from home football.
Europa and Conference League
Bournemouth marked skysports.com their first home European game with a 3-0 win over Sturm Graz. Celtic were beaten 4-1 at Benfica, with Camilo Durán scoring skysports.com in the defeat, and manager O'Neill defended bbc.co.uk his side after a second European group-stage loss. Brighton thrashed skysports.com Kauno Žalgiris 4-0, with Georginio Rutter scoring twice to put them top of the Conference League.
MLS
Inter Miami clinched espn.com a 2026 playoff spot after beating New York City FC, with Lionel Messi central to the result. Teenage prodigy Cavan Sullivan set espn.com another MLS teen record, though the player himself described his performance as "terrible."
La Liga and Barcelona
Barcelona forward Raphinha is fit espn.com for the trip to Real Betis, while Hansi Flick is expected to manage minutes carefully. Real Madrid have demanded espn.com the resignation of LaLiga chief Javier Tebas after he compared the club's efforts to a Nazi propaganda reference. Harry Kane is close bbc.co.uk to extending his stay at Bayern Munich.
Scottish Football
Celtic face Hearts in the headline fixture bbc.co.uk of the Premiership weekend, while Derek McInnes said it is "a bit early" bbc.co.uk for Rangers to pressure Celtic and Hearts. Rangers' form was also previewed in a weekend podcast bbc.co.uk.
Discipline, Fan Conduct and Governance
Police are investigating bbc.co.uk antisemitic Nazi chants from Hajduk Split supporters, while Spain have been handed a partial stadium closure bbc.co.uk after discriminatory chants during their match against Egypt. In the United States, the founder of 777 Partners, whose firm had led an Everton bid, was found guilty of fraud espn.com and ordered to repay $500M.
Lower Leagues and Cups
Plymouth Parkway are eyeing bbc.co.uk a first FA Cup round debut, while SE Dons have moved toward FA Cup history skysports.com. MK Dons host Luton Town for the first time since 2004 bbc.co.uk on Saturday. Harrogate's Simon Weaver has become bbc.co.uk a co-owner of the club, and Justin Seven-Seven scored in the 77th minute for West Brom against Sutton United.
Women's Football and Broadcasting
Alex Scott's sudden exit bbc.co.uk from her Disney+ presenter role raises wider questions about coverage of the women's game. Man Utd's Eva Olid has reflected on a whirlwind ten weeks bbc.co.uk since taking charge of the club.
Other Notable Stories
Saudi Arabia insisted espn.com that preparations for next January's Asian Cup remain on track despite Houthi attacks. A member of South Africa's Lions rugby squad, Hyron Andrews, died suddenly skysports.com ahead of a match in France. Mason Crane said he was "buzzing" skysports.com to return to the England squad after a revival at Glamorgan.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
NBA Policy & Betting
The NBA is prohibiting certain bets espn.com this season, including player prop parlays that sportsbooks will no longer be permitted to offer. Separately, a Las Vegas bettor pleaded guilty espn.com to charges tied to NBA and NCAA fixing schemes after being indicted in three federal gambling cases.
Team Updates
The Bucks have moved their home opener espn.com to an afternoon tip-off on Oct. 23 to avoid a clash with the World Series. In Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey said a healthy Joel Embiid changes everything espn.com for the Sixers. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will remain out indefinitely espn.com but will stay with the team while he recovers from a private health matter.
Spurs & Preseason
San Antonio debuted a three-guard lineup espn.com of Fox, Harper and Castle in a preseason win under coach Mitch Johnson. An annual survey of NBA general managers projects the Spurs espn.com to win the title, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way. Entering the season, the Spurs face a tough road back espn.com to the Finals after their surprise run.
Warriors & Jimmy Butler
After a quiet offseason, Jimmy Butler says he let down espn.com the Warriors and is working toward a return to the franchise.
Outlook & Analysis
Fantasy analysts held their final mock draft espn.com before the season, with Cooper Flagg and Derrick White going early. The panel also named one player espn.com they view differently than the consensus. ESPN ranked the teams most desperate to win espn.com from 1 to, and offered a betting angle espn.com for every club heading into opening night. Finally, Brian Windhorst's latest intel espn.com covers Karl-Anthony Towns' next contract, expansion steps, and why rival teams are watching Orlando.
NFL Football
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
Injury Reports
Texans espn.com will be without starting running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) for their London matchup against the Jaguars. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams espn.com reached another recovery milestone from his hamstring injury, but he still does not know whether he will play, and he has acknowledged a "serious" tear. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts espn.com has been ruled out against the Panthers due to a blood clot in his calf.
Jets and Patriots
Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. espn.com (ankle) is cleared to play against New England, though running back Breece Hall and receiver Mitchell are out. Patriots receiver A.J. Brown espn.com said his status for Sunday's game remains "still up in the air."
Raiders
Ashton Jeanty espn.com says he is "ready to go" after battling ankle and foot injuries. Looking back over five weeks, Raiders analysis espn.com raises questions about the struggling run game and the production of Kwity Paye.
Week 6 Results and Previews
Denver espn.com edged Seattle 17-14 in overtime, with two rushing touchdowns and a five-sack performance carrying the Broncos. Lutz's walk-off field goal espn.com gave the Broncos the Thursday night win over the Seahawks in overtime. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold espn.com took responsibility for two late interceptions, calling them "not fair" to his teammates. our Week 6 guide espn.com covers every matchup, including Patrick Mahomes against Justin Herbert, while best bets and props espn.com break down the odds for Sunday.
Power Rankings and Analysis
Our annual division ranking espn.com places the NFC North at No. 1 ahead of the NFC West. Chiefs pass rush espn.com concerns persist, as Kansas City has been sackless since Week 1 and ranks 27th in pass rush win rate. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers espn.com has been quizzing his young receivers to prepare them for game action.
Fantasy Football
With Week 6 approaching, fantasy managers espn.com considering a quarterback swap can find six replacements to add now. Last-minute pickups espn.com including Winston and Tucker offer help for lineups hit by injuries or bye weeks.
Draft Outlook
Mel Kiper espn.com released his 2027 Big Board, with seven quarterbacks ranked among the top 25 prospects.
Legal and Obituaries
Packers running back Josh Jacobs espn.com filed a civil suit seeking an injunction to block the release of records and video related to an altercation with a woman. The NFL community also mourned Jon Morris espn.com, a former AFL and NFL center who spent 11 seasons with the Boston Patriots, who died at.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
Brewers & World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers dethroned espn.com the Dodgers and are headed to their first Fall Classic since 1982, a sweep that Milwaukee is celebrating after 44 years of waiting. Takeaways espn.com from the sweep show L.A. unable to answer Milwaukee's pitching and timely hitting, while Cleveland took a 2-1 lead in its own series.
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani espn.com snapped a 25-game home run drought with a three-run shot in the second inning, though it was not enough to keep the Dodgers' dynasty intact. Broader playoff trends espn.com point to bullpen battles and breakout performers shaping the postseason.
Guardians & Rays
Petey Halpin espn.com hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to lift Cleveland to a 3-2 Game 3 win over Tampa Bay. Junior Caminero espn.com struck out four times as the Rays fanned 13 times in the loss, and Tampa Bay has vowed to make adjustments. Meanwhile, José Ramírez espn.com has been a driving force for Cleveland's October run.
Phillies Front Office
Rob Mattingly espn.com is now set to put his stamp on Philadelphia after taking over the manager role, saying the team "really wasn't my team." Dave Dombrowski also warned Trea Turner espn.com to improve at shortstop or consider another position.
Transactions & Managerial Moves
Former Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera espn.com agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Reds. In Houston, Joe Espada espn.com will not return as Astros manager despite guiding the club to two AL West titles.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:33 PM ET
Scoring Records and Milestones
Patrick Kane espn.com set a record for assists by a U.S.-born player with his 895th career helper, setting up Connor Bedard's opening goal in a game-opening power-play sequence. Brady Tkachuk espn.com became just the third player in NHL history to record back-to-back natural hat tricks, a feat that places him alongside only a select few in the league's storied record books.
Panthers and Frozen Frenzy
The Tkachuk brothers espn.com combined for nine points as Florida defeated Columbus 7-3 on the league's Frozen Frenzy night, driving the Panthers' offense throughout the contest.
Trades and Roster Moves
The Maple Leafs acquired espn.com Aatu Räty after he cleared waivers, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the exchange. Meanwhile, Roger McQueen continued espn.com his bright start to a professional career, with his NHL debut following a draft-night trip to Disneyland.
Injuries
The Hurricanes were dealt a blow when veteran forward Taylor Hall exited espn.com with an upper-body injury during Carolina's win over Washington, a setback for a team already short-handed.
Blackhawks and Bedard
Connor Bedard espn.com impressed in his return to the lineup, notching an assist as Chicago beat Pittsburgh, with Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each scoring twice.
Coaching and Program News
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers departed espn.com the program amid an investigation into a player's collapse, and Hakstol was hired to take over the team.
Power Rankings and Previews
The Hurricanes returned espn.com to the top of ESPN's 1-32 power rankings, which also identified each team's biggest surprise of the 2026-27 season. a Friday doubleheader featuring Penguins-Avalanche espn.com and Bruins-Ducks offers fans two marquee matchups with stats and betting information available.
General Sports
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 3:33 PM ET
Banana Ball & Emerging Leagues
Banana Ball espn.com is expanding beyond US borders with international contests, and the league also unveiled a new format called Banana Ball.
College Football
The NCAA espn.com has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, three days after he issued an order allowing schools to ignore a new eligibility rule. Ranking analysts have also modeled a 24-team playoff bracket espn.com using the committee's final 2025 ranking, while Coastal Carolina espn.com drew attention with its 1990s-inspired maximalist uniforms, which topped the Week 7 rankings. Connelly's Week 7 breakdown espn.com highlights Notre Dame's test at BYU and Ohio State's trip to Indiana, and a midseason preview espn.com frames Alabama-Tennessee and Ohio State-Indiana as early Rivalry Week showpieces. Charlie Becker espn.com, once an overlooked three-star recruit, is now the face of the Hoosiers.
Tragedy in College Sport
Southern Nazarene University announced that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich espn.com, died after an in-game injury.
WNBA Finals
Allisha Gray espn.com said she is optimistic about her availability for the Dream in Game 1 of the Finals after recovering from a left ring finger injury. ESPN also ranked the top 15 players espn.com in the series, weighing whether Reese or Williams deserves the top spot.
MLB Postseason
The Dodgers' bid for a three-peat ended with a sweep at the hands of the Brewers, a 6-4 loss espn.com in which Los Angeles conceded it was simply outplayed.
Mixed Martial Arts
Liz Carmouche espn.com will compete in her sixth career championship rematch, and BBC Sport reported she shaved her head to make weight for her PFL flyweight world title fight on Friday. Meanwhile, Street Fighter espn.com, the film adaptation, draws on WWE and UFC talent to bring authentic fight choreography to the screen.
Rugby League & Union
France boss Laurent Frayssinous blamed the NRL gap bbc.co.uk for his side's heavy defeat by Samoa. Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle said the team aims to punch above its weight bbc.co.uk on World Cup debut. England captain George Williams said the team will embrace the underdog tag bbc.co.uk ahead of their clash with Tonga. In the Champions Cup, Cardiff bbc.co.uk welcome back Faletau and Adams for their clash with Northampton. The Irish provinces have named their squads bbc.co.uk for Saturday's European openers, with debuts and returns across the board. Ulster prop Tom O'Toole warned that Zebre can be dangerous bbc.co.uk and that there will be no complacency. Munster paid tribute to Anthony Foley, with Denis Leamy, Tadhg Beirne and Peter O'Mahony remembering the late captain bbc.co.uk ten years on. Thomas Rew, was named England Lions captain bbc.co.uk for the West Indies tour.
Athletics & Track Cycling
Mark Stewart and Anna Morris added to Great Britain's gold medal tally on day three of the Shanghai track Worlds bbc.co.uk.
Snooker
A man was jailed for a burglary at Kyren Wilson's home bbc.co.uk, in which cash intended for a children's cancer charity was stolen.
Football & Cricket Governance
Swansea midfielder Jay Fulton said the squad has its best depth since relegation bbc.co.uk, with almost two players for every position. The England and Wales Cricket Board has abandoned the Rooney Rule bbc.co.uk in its coach recruitment, dropping a diversity commitment.
Other Stories
Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin now spends 22 hours a day in bed bbc.co.uk five years after running at the Tokyo Games. Elfyn Evans received a hero's welcome in Dolgellau bbc.co.uk after his rally title. Finally, a review of the 10 teams that fixed their roster needs espn.com and the five that did not highlights the midseason shifts across the league.