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Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Cadillac & Team Ownership
Liverpool FC's owners have emerged as potential buyers autosport.com of Cadillac F1 shares, as fresh doubts surround the future of the team's majority owner. The uncertainty centers on TWG, which is itself under investigation.
Mercedes & Russell
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted fault autosport.com for George Russell's disappointing Mexico Grand Prix, saying the team "let him down."
Drivers & Superlicences
Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will contest FP1 autosport.com in Brazil, his sixth Friday practice session, in order to secure a final superlicence point. Meanwhile, Esteban Ocon's career is viewed as a success autosport.com despite an uncertain future on the grid.
Coming Up
Herta takes part autosport.com in Friday practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix to earn his final superlicence point.
Football/Soccer
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Champions League Upsets & Results
Fenerbahçe completed a remarkable comeback skysports.com to beat Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul, ending the Reds' perfect start to the competition. Andoni Iraola bemoaned espn.com his side's poor defending of set pieces, while Liverpool's expensive attack has also come under scrutiny espn.com after scoring fewer Premier League goals than expected. Fenerbahçe's Greenwood led the rally espn.com, and the BBC described the result as another "miracle" in Istanbul bbc.co.uk.
Como made history espn.com with a 9-1 thrashing of Lens in the league phase, the most goals ever scored in a Champions League match, lifting them to fourth. Cesc Fàbregas insisted espn.com his side cannot buy into the hype, and ESPN's panel debated espn.com whether Como are genuine contenders. Paris Saint-Germain also set a record espn.com with four goals in the first 17 minutes of their 6-0 rout of Villarreal.
Erling Haaland scored the winner skysports.com as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2, and the striker called on his side espn.com to become more ruthless. Arsenal survived a second-half fightback skysports.com to beat Slavia Prague 2-1, and Mikel Arteta admitted espn.com his team have "a lot to learn." Lamine Yamal starred espn.com as Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0, ending Villa's perfect start, while Real Madrid stayed unbeaten espn.com and José Mourinho praised Jude Bellingham. Manchester United came from behind espn.com to beat Roma 3-2, and Bruno Fernandes defended skysports.com head coach Michael Carrick.
Premier League & Championship
Wrexham beat Championship leaders skysports.com Middlesbrough 2-0, though the win was dented espn.com by news that striker Sam Smith is out for the season. West Ham came back from 3-0 down skysports.com to draw 3-3 at Cardiff in Scott Parker's first game in charge, after Parker was confirmed as head coach bbc.co.uk. Wolves hit back skysports.com to beat Bristol City 2-1 thanks to a late Sean Neave brace, and Oxford United won the derby skysports.com 2-0 over Reading. Aston Villa are reportedly close to a new deal bbc.co.uk for Unai Emery.
Transfers & Gossip
Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement skysports.com with 16-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel, with sources saying the deal is close espn.com. Arsenal are reportedly preparing an £80m bid espn.com for Atlético Madrid's Lex Baena. Rafael Nadal has joined Real Madrid's board skysports.com.
International Football
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad blends youth with veterans espn.com ahead of the November fixtures, while Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie return espn.com for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Craig Bellamy has recalled Harry Wilson skysports.com to the Wales squad, and England are optimistic skysports.com that Fin Smith will be fit for the clash with Australia.
Scottish Football
Hearts lost Calvin Miller bbc.co.uk for two months, and posted a £2.4m loss bbc.co.uk in the year to 30 June. Rangers boss Derek McInnes wants to sign bbc.co.uk James Penrice permanently, and the Scottish FA launched bbc.co.uk a 10-year strategy to transform women's football.
Tragedy & Discipline
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died at 30 espn.com after an on-field collision, and police have opened an investigation espn.com. Goalkeeper Jesús Owono described skysports.com the past days as the most difficult of his life. In Brazil, a youth match set a world record with 51 red cards bbc.co.uk. Crystal Palace lost their appeal bbc.co.uk against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card.
Women's Football
The NWSL has crowned espn.com Gotham FC as first-place finishers with the Shield, and Trinity Rodman said espn.com she feels blessed after a healthy season. Ellie Carpenter has become a surprise star bbc.co.uk for Chelsea.
Coming Up
Barcelona face Atlético Madrid in a top-of-the-table clash, though Rodri is ruled out espn.com with a hamstring injury. Tom Brady returns to New England skysports.com this weekend as a broadcaster. Deontay Wilder will fight Jai Opetaia skysports.com on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua on December 11.
NBA Basketball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster News
Hornets guard Kon Knueppel exited his season debut espn.com after just six minutes with leg soreness. Kawhi Leonard has completed knee treatment espn.com for left knee swelling and begun his return-to-play process with the Raptors. The Pacers were left with just six players to log minutes in a loss to the Hawks, after 11 players were sidelined espn.com.
Power Rankings & Team Storylines
ESPN has updated its power rankings espn.com for all 30 teams after two weeks of action, summing up each club's start. Joe Lacob praised the Warriors' draft espn.com of Yaxel Lendeborg, insisting the franchise "got this one right."
Contracts & Transactions
The Thunder have agreed to a two-year deal espn.com with veteran Dalen Terry, according to sources. The Warriors are reportedly withholding semimonthly payments espn.com to Kristaps Porzingis on his $20M salary amid a contract dispute. Bobby Marks has highlighted a roster espn.com of 12 All-Star-caliber players playing for a payday in their contract years.
League Business & Ownership
Sivan and Patrick Dumont now control the Mavericks espn.com with a stake of nearly 70% after purchasing Miriam Adelson's shares. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum defended the league's Rwanda partnership espn.com in a letter to concerned senators, citing the removal of a military-backed team.
Around the League
Luka Doncic had his second technical foul espn.com of the season rescinded by the NBA following a late-game incident. LeBron James took a sip of a fan's wine espn.com during the 76ers' 126-107 win over the Bucks. Devin Vassell has quietly become espn.com the veteran presence the Spurs rely on most.
Coming Up
Kawhi Leonard is beginning his return-to-play process espn.com for the Raptors following completed knee treatment.
NFL Football
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Ravens and Brissett
The Ravens are finalizing a trade espn.com with the Cardinals for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a move aimed at stabilizing a crumbling season espn.com in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson's return lasted one snap espn.com before he was out again, while the Cardinals upset the Cowboys in Week.
Eagles and Giants
Jalen Hurts made an appearance espn.com at the Eagles facility while recovering from blood clots, the first time some players had seen him since his diagnosis. Philadelphia will turn to Joe Milton as starting quarterback espn.com against the Giants, and coach Nick Sirianni says he has complete support espn.com from owner Jeff Lurie. New York, at 4-2-1, is thriving under John Harbaugh, whose accountability culture espn.com has fueled the early success. The Giants also agreed to a three-year, $46M extension espn.com with cornerback Greg Newsome II.
Packers and Parsons
The Packers opened Micah Parsons' espn.com 21-day practice window while staying quiet on his return. Josh Jacobs addressed fresh allegations espn.com and said he is not worried about missing more games.
Seahawks and Rams
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is out week-to-week espn.com with a quad injury, and he has been struggling under pressure espn.com as the Seahawks preach patience with their offensive line. In Los Angeles, cornerback Jaylen Watson needs shoulder surgery espn.com that will end his season, according to McVay.
Trade Deadline and Roster Moves
Ahead of the deadline, the Colts rebuffed trade interest espn.com in Adetomiwa Adebawore and instead extended the defensive tackle. Steichen defended Jonathan Taylor's usage espn.com despite trade buzz, saying the running back will keep his role in Indianapolis. Jerry Jones' stance on coach pay espn.com drew criticism in Dallas, and the Bills released C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com after his one-game suspension. The Saints cut kicker Daniel Carlson espn.com after he posted the second-worst field goal percentage in the league.
Injuries and Health
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve espn.com with a high ankle sprain and will miss four to five weeks. The Commanders lost defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw espn.com for the season after knee surgery. Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is in concussion protocol espn.com, while Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is also in the protocol espn.com with his status against the Saints unclear. Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson took his first practice espn.com since his hamstring injury and says he feels more explosive than ever.
Cousins and Shanahan
Kirk Cousins is bringing joy espn.com to the Raiders with a revived "Kirko Chainz" persona. Kyle Shanahan says there is no bad blood espn.com with Jauan Jennings, who says he is happy with the Vikings. Brandon Aiyuk filed to be reinstated espn.com and plans to report to the 49ers on Friday.
Fantasy and Rankings
The updated Week 9 power rankings espn.com place every team on a 1-32 list, and matchup rankings espn.com flag favorable and unfavorable spots for the week. Among the top free agents espn.com available are Smith, Washington and Tyson.
Coming Up
The Eagles face the Giants espn.com with Joe Milton at quarterback. The Seahawks take on the Cardinals espn.com on Sunday without Sam Darnold.
MLB Baseball
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Managerial & Front Office Moves
The Reds have brought back espn.com former Francona assistant Joe Torres as their pitching coach. Elsewhere, the Athletics hired Cam Castro espn.com from the Brewers as their new general manager, while the Mariners named Jason Kanzler espn.com as manager to replace the fired Dan Wilson. Former slugger Albert Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial opening.
Labor & Free Agency
MLB has proposed delaying espn.com the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season, as free agency gets underway amid labor uncertainty. Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers espn.com from their teams on Monday. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has also ranked the top 50 espn.com free agents and projected their contracts.
Legal & Off-Field
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were called cheaters espn.com by a prosecutor at their pitch-rigging trial. Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets espn.com his recent comments about the Yankees, insisting he did not mean to slander the Bombers. Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat espn.com in Texas' 21st District.
Injuries & Awards
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com for a labrum issue and is likely to miss the start of the season. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among the MLB award finalists espn.com announced this week. ESPN also graded how espn.com its preseason bold predictions held up for all 30 clubs.
Coming Up
Pujols is expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial job. The MLB salary cap proposal would take effect espn.com in 2028 if approved.
NHL Hockey
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Player Movement
Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck espn.com has cited "very challenging circumstances" involving his family as part of his reasons for requesting a trade. Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov espn.com also received a warm welcome back to home ice after his own trade request, as fans chanted their support during the Lightning's 4-2 win over Detroit on Tuesday.
Game Results
Winnipeg staged a historic comeback espn.com against Montreal, erasing a four-goal deficit before Dylan Samberg scored in overtime to snap the Jets' nine-game losing streak. The Canadiens were left searching for answers after a collapse that unfolded in just 160 seconds.
Standings & Power Rankings
Pittsburgh's slow start has intensified pressure on the Penguins, with GM Kyle Dubas potentially facing a fire sale cbssports.com of key players this season.
Arena & Business
Texas voters rejected a tax proposal espn.com that would have helped fund the roughly $700 million debt tied to the Stars' planned new arena in Plano. Meanwhile, major sponsors have pressured the IIHF espn.com over Russia's potential inclusion in international competition, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Russia will not be allowed espn.com to compete at the world juniors amid boycott threats from six countries.
Jerseys & Community
The Florida Panthers' new pink Hometown Remix jerseys espn.com draw on "tropical sunrise colors," while a ranking of all 32 Hometown Remix designs for the 2026-27 season has the Penguins' version at the top espn.com. Off the ice, a Long Island cancer center unveiled a room espn.com named for the late mother of Islanders forward Schaefer.
Coming Up
The Sharks and Kings meet Wednesday espn.com in a featured NHL matchup.
General Sports
Last updated: November 4, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
College Football Playoff
The first College Football Playoff rankings are out, and Miami espn.com sits at the top with two Heisman contenders in quarterback Darian Mensah and its receiving corps. Georgia espn.com has become the new favorite to win the 2027 national championship after the initial poll. Conference races are tightening, with each contender's weak spot espn.com now under scrutiny, and the bubble picture espn.com remains unsettled. The committee's decisions are drawing criticism, as the weekly anger index espn.com ranks the teams most upset by the first rankings.
Miami Injury Concerns
Miami receiver Malachi Toney espn.com has a high ankle sprain and will undergo surgery, sidelining him for the season. Toney is also uncertain espn.com for Saturday's clash with Notre Dame. The injury is a significant blow to a Hurricanes offense that has been among the most dangerous in the country.
Notre Dame and Bottom Rankings
Notre Dame's supporting cast, including a lacrosse player, NFL legacy sons espn.com, and a running back rotation, is central to the Irish title push. Florida State has slid onto this week's bottom-10 list espn.com after Mike Norvell's departure. Odds makers have also published betting previews espn.com for the Miami-Notre Dame matchup in South Bend.
Basketball Rankings and Recruiting
The early women's power rankings espn.com place the Big Ten and SEC in a close battle for the top spot, while the men's conference rankings espn.com ask whether the Big Ten can repeat. Kentucky landed a commitment from 7-foot-5 center Cherif Millogo espn.com, the No. 8 hoops recruit in the 2027 class. The WNBA Finals espn.com drew 1.88 million viewers on average, the most-watched since 1999. Golden State's Draymond Green espn.com was ejected after a scuffle with Suns players, and Steph Curry said the incident "lit a fire" in the Warriors.
NFL and MLB
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that Charlie Smyth bbc.co.uk will return as the starting kicker against the Browns on Sunday. MLB's labor dispute is intensifying, with the league's latest CBA proposal espn.com raising questions about a possible lockout and a salary cap as the current agreement nears expiry.
Golf and LIV
LIV Golf bbc.co.uk is set to announce that it will wind down after its financial backers withdrew. BC Partners has pulled out of its financing deal espn.com, with liquidation looming after not enough top golfers committed to return in 2027. Rory McIlroy backed the DP World Tour's decision to take former members back, saying there has to be a reset espn.com. Nelly Korda won her second bbc.co.uk LPGA player-of-the-year award.
Tennis
Novak Djokovic is out of contention bbc.co.uk for the ATP Finals in Turin after a Paris Masters defeat. Alexander Zverev, now world number one, complained about the reaction bbc.co.uk to his ranking. Britain's Jodie Burrage is receiving WTA support bbc.co.uk after online death threats.
Rugby
Finn Russell targets a historic All Blacks win bbc.co.uk with Scotland and is frustrated by questions about his retirement. England's discipline problems bbc.co.uk were flagged by RFU chief Bill Sweeney. Ireland name Casey, Jansen and Timoney bbc.co.uk to start against Argentina, and Wales recalled Harry Wilson bbc.co.uk while giving debut recognition to Joe Duncan. Jac Morgan aims to show bbc.co.uk a new attacking threat for Wales. Tonga and Samoa meet in the rugby league World Cup final, a boost for the sport's future bbc.co.uk.
Boxing and Combat Sports
Deontay Wilder will fight Jai Opetaia on the Fury-Joshua undercard bbc.co.uk in Cardiff. Canelo Alvarez returned to the top 10 espn.com of the pound-for-pound rankings after defeating Christian Mbilli. WWE's Roman Reigns espn.com looks to extend his unbeaten year at Crown Jewel. Willy Hutchinson talks about finding happiness bbc.co.uk after emotional turmoil.
Other Sports
Olympic bronze medallist Ana Barbosu has been banned for two years bbc.co.uk for a doping violation after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision. The USOPC is evaluating private investment bbc.co.uk in Team USA's commercial rights. Esteban Ocon has been dropped by Haas bbc.co.uk, raising doubts about his F1 career. Leicestershire's relegation was confirmed bbc.co.uk from Division One after its appeal was dismissed. A 24-year-old runner died after collapsing espn.com two miles from the finish of the New York City Marathon.
Coming Up
Miami and Notre Dame meet in South Bend on Saturday, with Toney's availability espn.com still uncertain. Wilder faces Opetaia on the Fury-Joshua card bbc.co.uk in Cardiff.