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×Formula 1
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 AM ET
Driver News
Lewis Hamilton autosport.com maintains that Ferrari needs further talks to iron out its rules, following the clash in Mexico. Rafa Camara autosport.com spoke about his surprisingly early F1 debut, describing his home race as a very surprising step up.
Paddock Tributes
The sport mourns Alan Jones autosport.com, the 1980 world champion, who died aged 80 after a short illness.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
Champions League & Europa League
Celtic came from behind skysports.com to beat Besiktas 3-2, with Martin O'Neill's substitutions proving decisive, while Duran and Osmand sparked the turnaround bbc.co.uk. Hearts suffered a self-inflicted 3-1 defeat to Thun skysports.com in the Conference League. Brighton edged out Getafe skysports.com 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from Malick Yalcouye.
Sunderland lost 2-0 to Dinamo Zagreb skysports.com, increasing scrutiny on manager Regis Le Bris. AC Milan suffered a 2-0 home loss espn.com to Ferencvaros, leaving their Europa League progress in doubt, and Ruben Amorim admitted espn.com "no excuses" after the defeat. Bournemouth extended their perfect run skysports.com with a 3-1 win over Sparta Prague, with Tyler Adams scoring his first goal espn.com in a year. Crystal Palace salvaged a draw skysports.com against Hoffenheim through an injury-time Kamada equaliser.
Como thrashed Lens 9-1 espn.com, prompting Cesc Fabregas to warn against buying into the hype. Real Madrid stayed perfect espn.com in the Champions League, with Mourinho praising Jude Bellingham. Arsenal edged past Slavia Prague espn.com, though Mikel Arteta conceded they have "a lot to learn". Liverpool fell 3-2 at Fenerbahce espn.com, with Andoni Iraola criticising costly set-piece errors, and Jamie Carragher questioned skysports.com the club's recruitment.
Premier League & Manchester United
Manchester United's fitness problems came under scrutiny espn.com, with the club ranking poorly in running metrics. Fans disrupted a match espn.com by throwing tennis balls, while Michael Carrick is reportedly under pressure, and Man United are unlikely skysports.com to appoint another interim boss should he be sacked. Paul Merson said Carrick needs skysports.com Bruno Fernandes in his side. Didier Deschamps reportedly rejected skysports.com a Manchester United offer.
Harry Kane signed a new Bayern Munich contract espn.com, while Enzo Maresca backed Gianluigi Donnarumma espn.com after an error against Leipzig. Unai Emery is close to agreeing bbc.co.uk a new Aston Villa contract. Jack Grealish remains unavailable bbc.co.uk for Everton. Oliver Glasner says Forest bbc.co.uk need balance, and Chris Sutton tested his predictions bbc.co.uk against Football Manager.
International Football
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football bbc.co.uk after 23 years with Portugal, with a look back skysports.com at his trophies and controversies. Raphinha signed a new Barcelona deal espn.com to 2030. Mexico coach Rafael Marquez recalled Alexis Vega espn.com and Guillermo Ochoa's compatriots for the Nations League games. Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie returned espn.com to the USMNT for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Thomas Tuchel faces key selection decisions bbc.co.uk for England's final international break of the year, with Cole Palmer's fitness under review. Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono was left out bbc.co.uk of the squad after the death of Jesus de Miguel, whose funeral was attended bbc.co.uk by family, friends and players. A medical official called for upgraded espn.com pitchside emergency protocols.
Governance & Competitions
Gianni Infantino faces his first serious challenger skysports.com for the FIFA presidency, with council member Kohzo Tashima reportedly intending espn.com to stand in March. Concacaf unveiled a revised Gold Cup format espn.com from 2027. The FA and WSL launched a study bbc.co.uk into ACL injuries in women's football. Angel City signed espn.com under-17 World Cup record-holder Maddie DiMaria. A Brazilian under-20 match produced a world record espn.com of 53 red cards.
Coming Up
Celtic's Europa League progress and Milan's European future remain open espn.com after their respective results. Conor Benn targets a Manny Pacquiao fight skysports.com in early 2027. The Players Championship Finals draw has been confirmed skysports.com, with Luke Littler not in the field.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 3:40 AM ET
Warriors and Porzingis
The Golden State Warriors are withholding payments espn.com to Kristaps Porzingis on his $20 million salary, according to sources, as a contract dispute with the veteran center plays out.
Playoff Picture Early in the Season
The 76ers are off to an 8-1 start espn.com, but LeBron James is urging caution about Finals talk. Miami completed a dramatic comeback over the Clippers, with Klay Thompson's game-winning three espn.com sealing the result.
Standout Performances
Victor Wembanyama posted a career-high 52 points and 24 rebounds espn.com in a Spurs win, drawing MVP chants from the crowd. Luka Doncic added 40 points espn.com against Sacramento, joining Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor on a short list of players with such a streak.
Roster Moves and Injuries
The Lakers have sent Bronny James espn.com to their G League affiliate, limiting his role during a 7-2 start. Kawhi Leonard has completed knee treatment espn.com and begun his return-to-play process with Toronto. Hornets guard Kon Knueppel exited espn.com his season debut after six minutes with leg soreness.
Power Rankings and Outlook
ESPN's updated power rankings espn.com place all 30 teams after two weeks of play. Denver is struggling, with Nikola Jokic facing an early slump espn.com that raises questions about the roster's depth.
Business and Ownership
Sivan and Patrick Dumont now control the Mavericks after acquiring a 69% stake espn.com from Miriam Adelson. LeBron James's representatives have asked a sports betting app to stop using his likeness in its Bron AI espn.com product.
Draft Watch
ESPN released its first 2027 draft rankings espn.com, a top-100 big board of prospects.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
Jaguars Dominate Ravens
Trevor Lawrence espn.com and the Jaguars never trailed in a comfortable 33-10 win over the short-handed Ravens. The victory was Jacksonville's fourth win by 23 or more points this season, a stretch that places the team among the league's most dominant squads, and the Jaguars believe they can be way better espn.com. Baltimore, meanwhile, insists that no excuses espn.com are being made, even as one of the worst stretches in franchise history continues without Lamar Jackson. The Ravens responded by acquiring QB Jacoby Brissett espn.com in an attempt to stabilize a crumbling season, though Trade Deadline Watch
The trade deadline espn.com is approaching, and Colts running back Jonathan Taylor sits at the center of talks, with Colts awaiting a resolution espn.com on his future. Fantasy analysts have already ranked the best and worst landing spots espn.com for him. Elsewhere, the Panthers are weighing five potential targets espn.com, and a team-by-team outlook espn.com breaks down deal possibilities for all 32 clubs.
Injuries and Roster Updates
Jets running back Breece Hall declared himself ready espn.com to play Sunday after missing five games. Saints rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson returned to practice espn.com for the first time since his injury and says he feels more explosive than ever. Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is in line to start espn.com against the Cardinals, while Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will start Monday night espn.com against the Bills with Sam Darnold's replacement Kirk Murray ruled out by a hamstring injury. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made an appearance espn.com at the team facility while recovering from blood clots.
Off the Field
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy espn.com in federal court, claiming he owes more than $3.45M in debts. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery espn.com and will miss a ceremony honoring Rob Gronkowski. Packers running back Josh Jacobs addressed fresh abuse allegations espn.com and said he expects no further game suspensions. Browns defensive end Jared Verse said he was upset espn.com that teammates did not defend him after a hit from a Steelers player.
Coaching and Front Office
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh backed Justin Herbert espn.com after a Rams safety said the quarterback "was throwing deli meat." Belichick is again among five coaching candidates espn.com for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones drew criticism after his stance on coach pay espn.com suggested he remains the team's biggest problem. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said there is no bad blood espn.com with Jauan Jennings, who has said he is happy with the Vikings.
Week 9 Fantasy and Analysis
Matt Bowen identified six players to trust espn.com in lineups and four to avoid, while The Playbook offered projected scores and lineup locks espn.com for the week. Ben Solak shared seven takes espn.com on the Bucs' division chances and the outlook for running backs. Justin Jefferson said the Vikings offense must figure it out fast espn.com and that his faith in Murray remains. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson called a win in Madrid a potential culture changer espn.com for Atlanta.
Coming Up
Falcons and Bengals meet in Madrid espn.com this Sunday. Vikings and Bills face off Monday night espn.com, with Wentz starting. The NFL trade deadline espn.com arrives shortly, and trade talks involving Jonathan Taylor remain unresolved.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
Postseason Review
The Brewers closed out their title run espn.com, and the October stretch that followed is now the subject of a best-of retrospective covering the games and series that defined the postseason. Pat Murphy has since walked back espn.com his remarks about the Yankees, saying he regrets the barb directed at Jake Bauers and never meant to slander the Bombers.
Season Grades
Looking back at the preseason, every club's bold prediction espn.com is now being graded against actual results across all 30 teams.
Front Office Moves
The Athletics hired Cam Castro espn.com, a Brewers executive, as their new general manager to lead a front office rebuild. Seattle's choice of Jason Kanzler as manager drew attention for his unusual path espn.com to the job, with his analytics and data background central to the hire. In Cincinnati, Joe Torres returns as pitching coach espn.com under Francona, and Albert Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for Houston's managerial opening.
Legal Proceedings
Former Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testified Thursday espn.com that nothing unusual stood out about Emmanuel Clase and Ortiz's pitches. Clase's attorneys, meanwhile, argued at trial that he was exploited by a "serial liar," espn.com as the rigging case continues. Separately, five former umpires, including West, are suing over their retirement plan espn.com, with their lawyer saying the amount owed exceeds the threshold claimed in the filing.
Labor & Free Agency
MLB has proposed delaying espn.com the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season, as the start of free agency coincides with labor uncertainty. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has ranked the top 50 free agents espn.com with contract projections for the coming winter.
Politics & Baseball
Former All-Star Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat espn.com in Texas's 21st District, a Republican victory that came as Tuberville was set to become Alabama's governor. Among the players heading toward arbitration, Louis Varland, Andy Pages and a Rangers lefty are among the Super 2 eligibles espn.com named for salary arbitration.
Coming Up
Free agency is underway, with the top 50 names espn.com and their projected contracts setting the winter's market. The salary cap proposal's 2028 start date espn.com is still pending.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
Panthers forward Brad Marchand could return in about six weeks espn.com after a knee injury, and he said he was relieved it was not more serious. Wild defenseman Brock Faber took part in practice espn.com for the first time since his September skull fracture. The Rangers placed goalie James Reimer espn.com on waivers after just one start.
Goaltending & Trade News
Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck cited "very challenging circumstances" espn.com among the reasons behind his trade request. The Oilers became the first NHL team to dress a full-time emergency backup goalie espn.com, a move that drew attention across the league.
Lightning & Kucherov
Tampa Bay defeated Detroit 4-2 espn.com on Tuesday in a game that doubled as a home return for Nikita Kucherov, and fans gave the MVP a warm welcome after his trade request. Analysts also weighed seven possible destinations espn.com for the star winger.
League Policy & International Hockey
The PWHL mandated neck guards espn.com for all players beginning this season. Major sponsors have pressed the IIHF espn.com over Russia's inclusion in the world championships. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia will not be allowed espn.com to compete at the world juniors as six countries threatened a boycott.
Game Results & Previews
The Jets completed a historic comeback espn.com against Montreal, with Dylan Samberg scoring in overtime after Winnipeg erased a four-goal deficit in 160 seconds and snapped a nine-game losing streak. Canadiens coach management said there were "no excuses" for the collapse. Previews for Thursday's slate, including Predators-Avalanche and Hurricanes-Islanders, are available espn.com along with betting intel.
Voters Reject Arena Tax
Plano voters rejected a tax proposal espn.com that would have helped pay off $700 million tied to the Stars' planned new arena.
Coming Up
The Predators and Avalanche face off Thursday espn.com as part of an 11-game night. Marchand's timeline points to a return in about six weeks espn.com, if his recovery stays on track.
General Sports
Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
College Football
Florida State's season is unraveling after Mike Norvell's firing, with the Seminoles now dropping onto the Bottom 10 espn.com list as pressure mounts on the next coach. Florida has turned to Tramell Jones Jr. espn.com to make his second career start against Oklahoma. Notre Dame is preparing for multiple scenarios espn.com ahead of Saturday's showdown with Miami, which will be without star receiver Malachi Toney after he underwent surgery espn.com for a high ankle sprain. Texas will be without running back Hollywood Smothers, who is out for the season espn.com with a torn MCL. Michigan delivered the highest-ranked win espn.com in program history over No. 2 UConn, while the College Football Playoff picture is being shaped by early rankings espn.com that analysts expect to change. Notre Dame's supporting cast espn.com has become central to its title bid.
Women's Basketball
No. 9 LSU routed Texas Southern espn.com 131-22, the largest win in Division I history by margin of victory. The Dream's rise from the WNBA's basement espn.com to the Finals in five years has been one of the league's great turnarounds, and the Valkyries' championship drew an estimated 400,000 fans espn.com to their parade.
Men's Basketball
Jay Bilas has released The Bilas Index espn.com, ranking the 65 best men's teams for 2026-27. Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, has been granted an injunction espn.com to play a fifth season. In the NBA, fantasy analysts are weighing which rookies have stood out espn.com early in the campaign.
Recruiting
Five-star receiver Brysen Wright, ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2028 class, has chosen Miami espn.com and reclassified to 2027.
Golf
The news that LIV Golf is shutting down espn.com has raised questions about where the league's top players will go next.
Wrestling
Greg Wyshynski previews Saturday's Premium Live Event, where Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn renew their rivalry espn.com.
Cricket
James Anderson could be given the chance to join Surrey bbc.co.uk and extend his legendary career. Gloucestershire will compete as Bristol bbc.co.uk in the T20 Blast from next season, a move the club's critics have called a rebrand that is taking supporters for fools. Northants batter Chris Lynn has been handed a drugs ban bbc.co.uk after returning a positive test following the Blast final.
Formula 1
Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, says preparation for 2027 starts now bbc.co.uk, while George Russell admits he needs a deep, deep look in the mirror bbc.co.uk after missing out on the title.
Rugby
Scotland's Russell and Tuipulotu return to face the All Blacks bbc.co.uk in the Nations Championship opener, with Gregor Townsend warning of a New Zealand side playing with real intent. Wales head coach Tandy has picked on form bbc.co.uk rather than club location, naming a record number of players based outside Wales. Ireland captain Dan Sheehan has dismissed talk of Irish rugby's decline as nonsense bbc.co.uk. England's men will play on a new surface bbc.co.uk at Twickenham this autumn, while Max Jorgensen says he always intended to play for Australia bbc.co.uk despite his Sheffield roots. Tara Jones has been appointed to referee bbc.co.uk a Women's World Cup semi-final, four years after playing in a Rugby League World Cup semi for England. England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban bbc.co.uk for cannabis. Eddie Jones remains rugby's unfading wind-up merchant bbc.co.uk, and Michael Murphy has retired from Donegal duty bbc.co.uk after a career as one of the modern game's giants.
Boxing and MMA
Scotland's Willy Hutchinson is chasing a childhood prophecy bbc.co.uk in his WBC light-heavyweight title clash with Joshua Buatsi. Davey Grant, the UFC's longest-serving Briton, reflects on what a ride bbc.co.uk his career has been. Jaalen Best discusses playing Muhammad Ali espn.com in the film The Greatest.
Tennis
The WTA has taken "full responsibility" bbc.co.uk after leaked audio of Jessica Pegula calling Mirra Andreeva a "diva" aired. Britain's Jodie Burrage has spoken about the online abuse bbc.co.uk she has received and says she no longer fears for her safety.
Youth Sports Policy
Florida's newly passed bill offers legal clarity espn.com for high school sports, though questions remain over how it will affect young athletes' access to meals. A British Gymnastics coach who received a formal warning after an investigation is facing scrutiny over fear-based practices bbc.co.uk at a junior competition.
Coming Up
Notre Dame plays Miami on Saturday espn.com without Toney. Florida starts Jones against Oklahoma espn.com. Jaguars and Ravens meet on Thursday Night Football espn.com.