Sports News: 1 November 2026

William Byron won the Xfinity 500 Cup Series race at Martinsville over teammate Chase Elliott, giving Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2 finish. Larson finished ninth and did not clinch his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, retaining a 67-point lead.

Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by finishing third in the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest world champion at age 20. The 20-year-old Italian, who started fourth, led for a stretch before settling for a points finish that secured the title with four races remaining. It is Mercedes' first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and Antonelli's first championship in his second season.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's decision to punt on 4th-and-5 from his own 33-yard line with 3:06 remaining proved costly as the Lions used Jahmyr Gibbs to run out the clock and seal the 19-15 win. The decision ended Minnesota's undefeated season and left wide receiver Justin Jefferson visibly frustrated on the sideline. The Vikings had outplayed Detroit for 50 minutes before the final possession.

The Detroit Lions beat the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings 19-15, with Jared Goff finding Jameson Williams for the go-ahead touchdown after a lengthy stoppage for linebacker Jack Campbell's neck injury. Campbell, 26, was struck on the head while tackling tight end TJ Hockenson in the third quarter and was carted to a local hospital. The win improved Detroit to 5-2 and dropped Minnesota to 6-1, ending its undefeated season.

The Arizona Cardinals benched starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett with 1:35 left in the third quarter while trailing 17-3, and the offense immediately took off. Backup Jayden Daniels, referred to as Minshew in the report, threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns in a little under two quarters to lead an improbable 33-30 overtime win. The victory improved Arizona to 3-5 and ended a three-game losing streak.

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals in a collapse that left them 3-5 and in doubt as buyers at the trade deadline. The game swung repeatedly, with Arizona surviving a fourth-and-goal stop by Caleb Downs and a tipped pass intercepted by Shemar James. A fumble by Javonte Williams was recovered by James Mitchell in the end zone for a Cowboys touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and miss at least four games on injured reserve, coach Jesse Minter confirmed. Jackson suffered the injury on his first play from scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills, his first game back from a high ankle sprain. Backup Tyler Huntley also left with a toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to start for the 4-4 Ravens.

Lamar Jackson left the Ravens' first play from scrimmage with a right thumb injury, and backup Tyler Huntley later suffered a toe injury. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano made his NFL debut as Baltimore lost 36-10 to the Bills. Josh Allen threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score, while the Bills outgained the Ravens 426 yards to 144.

Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes and added a rushing score in overtime for his first six-touchdown game in the NFL, as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans. Four different receivers caught touchdown passes, with Tee Higgins catching two. Burrow also moved past Carson Palmer on the Bengals' all-time passing-yardage list, leaving only Ken Anderson, Andy Dalton and Boomer Esiason ahead.

Kerim Alajbegovic scored his first Serie A goal with a long-range strike to give Juventus the lead against Napoli. The 19-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international had previously scored in the Europa League but waited until his ninth league appearance to break his drought. The goal went in off the inside of the upright, leaving goalkeeper Alex Meret with no chance.

Five candidates are being considered to replace Mike Norvell as Florida State head coach after the Seminoles were fired following a 36-24 loss to Clemson. The list includes former Miami coach Manny Diaz, Arizona State head coach Jeff Brohm, and Virginia head coach Ryan Cavanaugh, among others. Norvell's departure comes with a reported buyout of roughly $47 million, the third-largest in college football history.

Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on his 28th birthday as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-6. The Steelers controlled the game with 201 rushing yards, while Aaron Rodgers was 13 of 25 for 172 yards and an interception. Deshaun Watson passed for 324 yards but was sacked eight times, and the Browns have not won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003.

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score as the Raiders beat the Jets 38-33 to end a four-game losing streak. The Raiders trailed by nine at halftime before Jalen Nailor caught a touchdown pass with 11:33 left to put them ahead 35-30. Jason Sanders kicked four field goals, and Jeremy Chinn picked off a final Jets pass to seal the win.

Josh Allen became the Buffalo Bills' all-time leader in touchdown passes with 259, passing Jim Kelly's 258 combined regular-season and postseason total. Allen reached the mark in 150 games, while Kelly recorded his 258 in 177 appearances. Kelly still leads the franchise in regular-season touchdown passes with 237, while Allen has 230 after an 11-yard score to DJ Moore that extended Buffalo's lead to 29-10.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in rain without completing a pass, the first such game since the 1974 Buffalo Bills. Bucky Irving rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown and Kenneth Gainwell added 140 yards, giving Tampa Bay 324 rushing yards. Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions for Atlanta, a career high, and both teams finished 3-5 in the NFC South.

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen replaced Daniel Jones with Anthony Richardson Sr. early in the fourth quarter while trailing 42-7. Jones, signed to a two-year, $88 million extension, was 19 of 28 for 144 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Richardson, who had not played since October 5, 2025, went 2 of 2 for 8 yards in mop-up duty. The change did not appear to involve an Achilles injury.

Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell after a 36-24 loss to Clemson, their third straight defeat. The Seminoles are 3-5 overall and 1-4 in ACC play, and reportedly owe Norvell roughly a $47 million buyout, set to be the third-largest in college football history depending on settlement terms.

Norvell went 41-39 in seven seasons at FSU, peaking in 2023 when the team went 13-0 in the regular season and won the ACC Championship before being left out of the College Football Playoff.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off on a stretcher after a fourth-quarter tackle against Minnesota, with players from both teams taking a knee on the field. The 2025 first-team All-Pro, signed to a four-year, $81 million deal in May, lay on the turf for more than 10 minutes. The Lions had already lost Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum to a second-quarter collision and cornerback DJ Reed on the next drive.

The Vikings scored a touchdown and two-point conversion after the stop to lead 15-12 with 8:44 remaining.

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch and edge rusher DJ Wonnum were ruled out with concussions after colliding helmet-to-helmet while trying to tackle Justin Jefferson in the second quarter. Branch had returned from a torn Achilles and made his season debut against Green Bay, recording four tackles and an interception. The Lions were already without All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, who was ruled out Friday with a knee injury.

The Jacksonville Jaguars led the Indianapolis Colts 28-0 at halftime after safety Rayuan Lane returned a Daniel Jones interception 91 yards. The pick came after a Trevor Lawrence fumble gave the Colts the best field position of the day late in the second quarter. Lawrence had thrown for 138 yards and two touchdowns before the fumble, while the Jaguars also recovered a fumble after a botched reverse by Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs.

Hannah Hidalgo scored 32 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 99-75 win over Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome, opening the 2026-27 women's college basketball season. The two-time ACC Player of the Year went 4-for-4 from the field in the second quarter, including two three-pointers, and led by 19 at halftime. It was the ninth time in her career Hidalgo scored at least 32 points.

A national championship has eluded the senior, and the performance suggests she is more motivated than ever to lead Notre Dame to a title.

AP voters moved two-loss Texas to No. 10, ahead of two-loss Ohio State after the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss to USC, while the Coaches Poll kept Texas at No. 11 and dropped Ohio State to No. 10. The split highlights how little head-to-head matchups matter in the polls, as Texas had beaten Ohio State earlier this year in Austin.

Texas faces No. 19 Missouri and No. 15 LSU on the road over the next two weeks, while the College Football Playoff committee releases its first rankings on Tuesday.

Georgia climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after a 27-8 win over Florida, while Ohio State fell from No. 2 to No. 11 for the first time in five years after losing to USC. Miami held the top spot for a third straight week with 62 of 70 first-place votes, and UCLA entered the top five for the first time in 25 years at No. 5. New Mexico earned its first AP ranking in program history at No. 22.

Bob Baffert's unbeaten Hughes, 5-0 with three Grade 1 wins, captured the Breeders' Cup Juvenile to extend the trainer's record and place the colt atop the Kentucky Derby qualifying leaderboard. The Dirt Mile produced the event's closest finish, with Further Ado beating Owen Almighty by a nose after a lengthy photo review. Sovereignty's Classic win featured two Kentucky Derby winners in the field for the first time since 1991.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an unspecified injury in the first quarter against Minnesota after his head hit the turf on a catch that was initially ruled a touchdown. He had two catches for 11 yards before going to the locker room and returned to the game without a diagnosis. The Lions will need more from Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa and DeAndre Carter if St. Brown is ruled out.

The Atlanta Dream led by six at halftime with Jordin Canada scoring 13 in the second quarter, but Gabby Williams hit three three-pointers in about a minute in the third and finished with 30 points, 28 of them after the break. The Dream tied the game at 57 with under three minutes left, but Williams' final three-pointer gave Golden State a lead they never surrendered.

Dream ownership cited the 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena as a logistical challenge in an open letter to the WNBA.

North Carolina's 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami ended Bill Belichick's 103-game streak in which his team scored at least 35 points. The 74-year-old had been 103-0 in such games across his NFL and college coaching career before the Week 9 defeat. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns for the Tar Heels.

Jerry Koosman, a two-time All-Star and member of the 1969 New York Mets World Series team, died at 83. According to longtime Mets PR chief Jay Horwitz, he was battling multiple illnesses. Koosman won Games 2 and 5 in the 1969 World Series with complete games and finished his 19-year career with a 222-209 record.

Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield for their first Premier League win there since 2012, with Kai Havertz scoring in the first half after an Alisson error. The result put Arsenal top and followed a midweek loss to League Two Fleetwood.

Jude Bellingham ended a seven-match scoring drought with the second goal in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Racing Santander, becoming the first English player to reach 50 goals for the club. The 23-year-old reached the milestone in his 154th appearance, surpassing the 20-goal totals of David Beckham and Laurie Cunningham. Yan Diomande added a third from distance after 36 minutes.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday's game against Buffalo with a right thumb injury sustained on Baltimore's first offensive play from scrimmage. Backup Tyler Huntley replaced him after the two-time MVP walked to the locker room in pain. The Ravens, 4-3, ruled him out, a blow to their Super Bowl hopes after he returned from a high-ankle sprain that cost him three games.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to the field after one series following a helmet-to-helmet hit by Steelers' Jaquan Brisker, but went back to the bench after the next possession. Shedeur Sanders, who entered with 13:33 left in the first quarter, was on the field for four plays that included two penalties and a fumble by Harold Fannin Jr. It was the second time this season Sanders has replaced Watson in a game.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson left the field against Pittsburgh after taking a high hit on the first drive, and Shedeur Sanders entered at quarterback. Watson later emerged from the medical tent with his helmet on, but the exact nature of the injury was not clear.

Kimi Antonelli, still recovering from a viral illness that caused a high fever and stomach problems, said he plans to bombard himself with melatonin before the Mexico City Grand Prix, where ninth place or better wins him the F1 title and would make him the youngest champion. He qualified fifth but starts fourth after Max Verstappen's penalty. At Haas, Esteban Ocon was replaced by Japanese endurance racer Ryo Hirakawa for his F1 race debut.

Conor McGregor said his next fight will be his last and claimed it will be bigger than anything Canelo Alvarez has done. The 38-year-old is rehabbing a knee injury sustained in July and has no expected return date. He said he will try to sell the fight and keep outdoing his own records, while noting he has one fight left on his UFC contract.

Manchester United's Jim Ratcliffe could be forced to sell his 28 percent stake if the Glazer family, which holds 72 percent, pursues a full sale, according to reports. The drag-along clause guarantees Ratcliffe $33 per share for a sale before February 2027, while United sit 17th after failing to win any of their last nine games. The club's share price was $20.61 at the close on October 23.

The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings had agreed on trade terms to send wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to San Francisco, but Jennings declined on a FaceTime call with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. The former 49er, who spent his first five NFL seasons with San Francisco, has four catches for 43 yards in five games with the undefeated Vikings.

The 49ers' receiver room is thin with multiple injuries ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in the 11th minute to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander, moving on from a week in which he lost the Ballon d'Or to Harry Kane and apologized for a video joking about Mao Zedong. Jude Bellingham, who reached 50 goals since joining Madrid, and Yan Diomande also scored. The win kept third-place Madrid within three points of leaders Barcelona and extended their winning streak to six games.

Kai Havertz scored his 46th Premier League goal to put Arsenal ahead against Liverpool, overtaking Ilkay Gundogan as the highest-scoring German in England's top flight. The 27-year-old has played in England for just over six years, first at Chelsea and now at Arsenal.

Unseeded Valentin Vacherot of Monaco won the Swiss Indoors by beating eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday. It is his second career title, after the Shanghai Masters last year, and Lehecka was seeking his first title of the year.

Ben Shelton is adding Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team for 2027, while his father Bryan Shelton remains coach. The No. 4 player, 24, has reached a first Grand Slam final and is 1-3 against Alcaraz, with his first win coming in this year's US Open quarterfinal.

Notre Dame overcame a six-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat Villanova 74-72 in the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome, opening the 2026-27 men's college basketball season. Gonzaga transfer Braeden Smith stole the ball with 1:29 left and found Logan Duncomb for the go-ahead jumper, then sank two free throws to extend the lead.

The game honored Chicago-born Villanova alum Pope Leo XIV, who met the teams after their arrival but was not in attendance.

The full 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings confirmed Harry Kane's victory over Kylian Mbappe by just 18 points, with Kane on 1055 and Lamine Yamal third. The ceremony was held outside France for the first time, at the Palladium Theatre in London. On the women's side, Alexia Putellas won her third career award, with Poland's Ewa Pajor finishing second.

Former Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp, 40, has come out of retirement to join AFC Rushden & Diamonds for their FA Cup first round proper match against Burton Albion. He returned after midfielder James Clifton was suspended, and the tie would be his 814th professional appearance if he plays.

Hibernian beat Hearts 2-1 at Hampden for the first time, with Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath scoring after Claudio Braga opened the scoring in the fourth minute. It was Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs boss, and the result sets up a League Cup final against Rangers on December 13. Hearts had won the previous four meetings at the ground in 2006, 2012, 2020 and 2022.

Wu-Tang Clan will perform at halftime of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game, the team announced Sunday. The selection comes under the second year of a three-year deal in which Eminem and Paul Rosenberg executive produce the halftime shows. Wu-Tang will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles on Nov. 14.

Namibia beat Ireland by five wickets in the fifth one-day international in Windhoek to take the series 3-2. Ireland were all out for 129 in 33.1 overs, and Namibia reached 131-5 in 21.2 overs, with JJ Smit taking four for 20. The series was preparation for next year's Cricket World Cup qualifier in February.

Angel Reese said the Atlanta Dream will be back next year after falling 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals. Reese, who was named Defensive Player of the Year and set the single-season rebounding record, finished Game 7 with eight points, 12 rebounds and four turnovers. She called it the best season of her young career and credited her teammates for helping her mature.

Duke running back Nate Sheppard set multiple records in a victory over Boston College, crediting his offensive line for opening up running lanes. Sheppard expressed confidence in the team's ability to win its final four games and reach the ACC championship. He noted that the team's focus on November performance is key to their success.

Andreas Almgren won the men's New York City Marathon in 2:06:01, beating Yemaneberhan Crippa and Kamohelo Mofolo by 13 seconds. The 31-year-old Swede made his marathon debut after winning the world half marathon title in September. Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race for the second time.

Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's New York City Marathon in 2:24:36, taking her second victory at the event after winning in 2024. Jessica McClain of the United States finished second in 2:24:42, edging out last year's winner Hellen Obiri, who came in third in 2:24:43. Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race for the eighth time, beating Daniel Romanchuk.

Scotland's Grant Hardie led his team to a 6-5 victory over Italy in the men's final at the European Curling Championships in Ostrava. Sweden's Isabella Warana captured the women's title with a 7-2 win over Switzerland. Latvia's Evalina Barone won the bronze medal, giving the country its first international A-level medal.

Lazio moved alone to the top of Serie A after 5,836 days by beating Cagliari 2 to 1 at the Stadio Olimpico. M'Bala Nzola gave Cagliari the lead, but Gustav Isaksen and Andrea Pinamonti completed the comeback. The win followed a first round Coppa Italia exit and a 6 to 2 midweek win over Sassuolo.

Germany will discuss handing back the 2027 ice hockey worlds after CAS allowed Russian teams to compete again. A government spokesman said the German government takes a critical view and will discuss consequences with the German Ice Hockey Federation. Federation chief Frank Lutz said returning the championship must be considered, while the IIHF will discuss Monday.

Tottenham midfielder Drew Spence became the Women's Super League's all time appearance record holder with her 217th appearance against Birmingham City. The 34 year old overtook former Chelsea captain Millie Bright and said it was a very proud moment for her and her family. Spence, named Tottenham captain in the summer, has played every minute so far this season.

A referee slipped into East Carolina defensive back David Coleman Jr. during a break in play against Temple, fracturing his fibula. Coach Blake Harrell said an X ray at halftime confirmed the injury after the official slid into Coleman Jr. near the 40 yard line. East Carolina won 17 to 9, and Coleman Jr. had one tackle before being carried off the field.

Double world rally champion Carlos Sainz won the Rally de Asturias Historico in his competitive debut driving a Ford Puma Rally1. The 64-year-old finished 1 minute 03.6 seconds ahead of Francois Delecour after Sebastien Loeb's car suffered a clutch failure. Sainz had previously won the Dakar Rally four times.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Vienna Open title by beating Alex de Minaur 6-1 6-4 in 97 minutes, taking his fourth title of an injury-disrupted season without dropping a set. The world No. 3 completed a perfect 16-0 record at ATP 500 events in 2026 and extended his winning streak over De Minaur to seven. He said De Minaur's low, flat style made every point hard to earn and that he learned confidence on indoor courts.

The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series, ending a 40-year championship drought and defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. The result has fueled debate over competitive balance, as the Brewers were the 19th highest-spending team in the league. Commissioner Rob Manfred cited the win as evidence that smaller markets can compete without a salary cap.

Falkirk beat Celtic 2-0 for their first win against the champions since 2007, with Ethan Ross scoring three minutes into the game and Scott Tanser adding a second. A third Falkirk goal was disallowed after VAR confirmed the ball hit Jacob Murrell's arm before crossing the line. The result extended Falkirk's winning run to four games and moved them to fourth, while Celtic remain four points clear of Rangers after playing a game more.

Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race at the 55th New York City Marathon in 1:28:14, one second ahead of Daniel Romanchuk of the United States. David Weir of Britain was third. St. Louis was chosen as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, 124 years after hosting the first Olympic marathon on U.S. soil.

The Big 12 said replay was incorrect in awarding No. 9 BYU a first quarter touchdown against Arizona State in the Cougars' 27 to 20 win. Officials had ruled that Sione Moa recovered a fumble in the end zone, but the conference said the correct call was a third and goal attempt from the two yard line. The error gave BYU an early 7 to 0 lead and added to a run of officiating controversies involving the team.

Spencer Lee and Levi Haines won gold on the final day, giving the United States seven titles and the most gold medals outright at a full World Wrestling Championships for the first time. Lee beat Mexico's Roman Bravo-Young 10-0 at 57kg after returning from a torn ACL, while Haines defeated Iran's Mohammad Nokhodi 4-3 at 79kg. The U.S. also matched its record 15 total medals.

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is not expected to play in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a quadriceps injury. This will be his fifth consecutive game missed, with Braelon Allen expected to see the bulk of the action. Hall had been listed as questionable after participating in limited practice sessions during the week.

Arsenal failed to extend their winning streak against Aston Villa, conceding first for the fifth time in eight league games this season. Manager Renee Slegers made changes at half-time, but the team struggled against Villa's low block. The result adds to the pressure on the manager as the season progresses.

USC coach Lincoln Riley read a prepared statement after his team's 30-18 victory over No. 2 Ohio State, emphasizing that the program is built on internal joy rather than external applause. The win improved USC to 7-2 and keeps the Trojans in contention for the College Football Playoff. Riley stated he is the right person for the job and will continue to fight for the university.

Ariarne Titmus says she is learning to move away from the all or nothing mindset that defined her swimming career after her decision to retire. The Australian, now 26, is promoting her memoir Relentless while building a new life in Melbourne with her fiance Mac Powell. She described two cysts removed from her right ovary and the fertility questions they raised as part of a more nuanced life.

Newcastle United has appointed 35-year-old Portuguese Tomas Amaral as its new head of first-team recruitment, completing a restructure following the departures of Steve Nickson and Andy Howe. Amaral, who recently worked as sporting director at Spartak Moscow, will focus specifically on the senior team while Paul Midgley moves to head of global talent development under sporting director Ross Wilson.

Manchester United midfielder JJ Gabriel is set to move to Real Madrid after Paris Saint-Germain's improved offer failed to change his mind, according to Sport. Gabriel's camp rejected PSG's final pitch, with the player not seeing Ligue 1 as the right next step for his development.

Barcelona also explored the possibility through agent Ali Barat but kept their distance from a full-scale pursuit, unwilling to match the financial scale of Madrid and PSG.

A 2017 Flawless Kobe Bryant Logoman autograph card in a PSA 9/10 slab sold for $4.2 million, the highest price ever paid for a solo Kobe card and the second-highest Flawless card ever. The sale was confirmed by both the seller, Secure, and the buyer. The card features a game-used patch and was produced a couple of years after Kobe's retirement.

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers scoring after a Romeo Lavia challenge and Cole Palmer adding a penalty. The win ended a difficult week that included a Premier League defeat by Tottenham and a Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool on penalties, and moved Chelsea back into the Champions League qualification spots. Lavia called the team effort a good statement for the season ahead.

The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading running back Jonathan Taylor and are seeking a package similar to what the 49ers received for Christian McCaffrey in 2022, which included second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks. The Colts turned down a package that included a 2027 second-round pick plus an additional selection, making clear they want a premium return. Taylor has 587 yards and eight rushing touchdowns this season.

The Philadelphia Eagles are not planning to trade Saquon Barkley before the NFL's Nov. 10 trade deadline, ending speculation the 29-year-old could be moved. General manager Howie Roseman has indicated to suitors that Barkley is off the market as the Eagles, third in the NFC East at 2-5, evaluate their future. Barkley, who has two years and $35 million remaining on his contract, is expected to play Sunday against Washington despite a back injury.

One person was killed and eight others were shot outside Birmingham's Legion Field after Alabama A&M beat Alabama State 31-28 on Saturday night. Police said a person was detained and multiple firearms were recovered from the scene. The incident marks the second straight weekend a mass shooting has occurred outside a college football game, following 11 people being shot after Florida A&M's homecoming game on Oct. 24.

The Houston Astros will introduce Randy Flores as their new general manager at a Monday news conference at Daikin Park. Flores was officially hired out of the St. Louis Cardinals' front office on Friday and will take over a club still without a manager, with a potential lockout expected when the collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1. Astros owner Jim Crane will join Flores at the introduction.

Roma beat Udinese 5-2 away to reach 28 goals in their first ten Serie A matches, a record start. Bryan Cristante opened the scoring before Moro, Donyell Malen and Evan N'Dicka put Roma four goals clear in the first half. Gasperini said the goals from many players showed confidence, while Udinese's Nicolo Zaniolo and Palma scored before Daniele Ghilardi sealed the win.

Bryan Mbeumo said the Manchester United squad still trust each other after Lisandro Martinez was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea. Martinez received two yellow cards inside two minutes in the second half, leaving United a man down and 17th in the Premier League after a third straight loss. Mbeumo said the team played a solid first half and missed chances, but would not single out Martinez for criticism.

Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler by deliveries to take 350 Test wickets during South Africa's 176-run win over Australia at Newlands. He needed 13,808 balls, passing Dale Steyn's 14,719, after taking three wickets in Australia's second innings. Simon Harmer then took six as Australia were bowled out for 111, giving South Africa the series 2-1.

Ismael Saibari tore the syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle and has had surgery after Bayern's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund. Serge Gnabry sustained a muscular injury in his left hamstring and will also be out. Both injuries came in Saturday's Bundesliga match.

Liam Lawson apologized to Max Verstappen after their Formula 1 Mexico practice clash, saying contact was never his intention. Both drivers received one-place grid drops for the race, but Lawson was later disqualified from qualifying over a separate MGU-K rules breach. Verstappen accepted the penalty while hinting he did not agree with it.

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed former Stockport County manager Dave Challinor as their new boss. He replaces Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked last Sunday after one win in six League One games. The 51-year-old, who has seven promotions to his name, will watch Sunday's Blackpool match from the stands as interim boss Matt Hamshaw takes charge.

Lebanon defeated France in extra time at Western Sydney Stadium in a finish widely called one of the greatest in international rugby league. France was denied a match-winning try when Lebanon grounded the ball in goal, then Arthur Mourgue kicked a two-point field goal to force golden point before Cesar Rouge scored a one-pointer in the first extra-time period. The match, the tournament's first sellout, drew a Lebanese diaspora crowd.

AC Milan inducted former midfielder Kaka into the club's Hall of Fame on the pitch at San Siro before their 3-1 win over Inter. The Brazilian, who is the most recent Serie A player to win the Ballon d'Or, said he was overwhelmed by the reception from the home crowd. Kaka also suggested a classic fan chant should be revived for current star Christian Pulisic.

England's men were eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in Sydney. Brian McDermott's side needed Tonga to win by 47 points or more to progress to the last four. It is the first time in history that England or Great Britain will not reach the last four.

Notre Dame football reached its 1,000th win in program history with a Saturday victory over Navy. Only Michigan can claim as many wins in a program's history. The Irish now aim to end a title drought that spans from 1988.

Harriet Dart won her first WTA Tour title at the Guangzhou Open by beating Austrian fourth seed Lilli Tagger 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. The British qualifier took the final set after losing the opening set.

Diana Shnaider won her first WTA title of the season by beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Russian, the third seed, took her sixth career championship. She is expected to rise back to a career-high 11th in the rankings, but the win does not guarantee a WTA Finals place starting November 8 unless top-eight injuries occur.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer was not optimistic about running back Matt Fuller returning this season after surgery on Sunday morning. Jabree Coleman and Isaiah Augustave stepped in during the 42-25 win over Oklahoma, while wide receiver Nyck Harbor, whose 'breakout year' has been 'a breakdown,' caught a touchdown pass right before halftime. Beamer said Harbor 'responded the right way' and 'works his butt off.'

Former openers David Warner and Mark Waugh led the criticism of Australia's batting collapse after being bowled out for 111 chasing 288 against South Africa at Newlands.

Warner called the performance 'un-Australian' and 'utterly disgraceful,' while Waugh, who was part of Australia's record chase at the same ground in 2002, described it as 'a terrible two hours of batting' and 'immature.' The defeat cost Australia the series 2-1 and saw South Africa move above them in the ICC Test rankings.

Ohio State fans and media personality Dave Portnoy criticized coach Ryan Day after the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss to USC, with Portnoy saying Day 'once again totally lost when the pressure is on.' True freshman quarterback Luke Fahey completed 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown in the absence of injured Julian Sayin. The loss dealt a significant setback to Ohio State's national championship ambitions.

New Zealand beat India in the fifth T20I in Hamilton to take a consolation win after falling behind 3-0, leaving India with the series 3-2. Tim Seifert, Phillips and Milne set up the win, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded 41 runs in four overs, including a 20-run sixth over that helped New Zealand reach 59 for 1 after the powerplay. Fans called for the 36-year-old pacer to retire after his comeback series ended on a disappointing note.

Georgia's 27-8 win over Florida left the Bulldogs tied atop the SEC with Kentucky at 5-1, with three conference games remaining for both. Ole Miss beat Auburn 45-15 to set up a home clash against Georgia next week, while Texas dominated Mississippi State 31-3 and Missouri beat Arkansas. Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M and Tennessee had byes, with Alabama and LSU meeting next week.

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim warned supporters that difficult moments still lie ahead despite the Derby della Madonnina win over Inter, saying 'it was not an amazing game, but it's an amazing night.' Diego Moreira, returning from the Bologna defeat, scored a free-kick and provided two assists, while Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot also scored.

Amorim credited Gila, Moreira and Rabiot with making 'a big difference' after they missed the midweek loss.

European 1500m champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at 34 after losing her battle with cancer, according to a statement on her social media. The Northern Irish runner won 1500m gold at the 2024 European Championships in Rome and represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. She also took 1500m silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Niclas Füllkrug scored for the seventh Bundesliga game in a row as Werder Bremen beat TSG Hoffenheim 2-0 on Saturday. The 33-year-old West Ham loanee equalled a club record set by Rudi Völler in the 1982/83 season. Füllkrug, who leads the Bundesliga scoring charts with nine goals, said the team's success remains his top priority.

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon starts at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday, marking the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course and a first course change in 15 years. All four professional winners from 2025 return, including Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto, while more than 60,000 runners from 140 countries are expected. The route begins on Staten Island and goes through Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.

Yamaha announced it will not send its factory team to the Qatar Grand Prix, citing company-wide travel restrictions after assessing the Middle East situation. The move could affect its Pramac satellite team and escalates a standoff with MotoGP organisers after riders and teams failed to call off the race. Yamaha said it expects to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix, while reports said riders who skip could face sporting or financial sanctions.

Australia captain Pat Cummins said the team could make changes in style or personnel after South Africa beat them by 176 runs at Newlands to take the Test series 2-1. South Africa also moved past Australia to the top of the International Cricket Council's Test rankings. Simon Harmer took 10 for 120 as Australia were bowled out for 111, while Kagiso Rabada removed Australia's top three batters in his opening spell.

Max Verstappen defended teammate Isack Hadjar after the driver shoved a fan in the Mexico City paddock and received a warning. Hadjar said an adult visitor should respect a driver's boundaries after he had already posed for a photo with a young fan. Verstappen called the situation irritating and said Red Bull made changes to the RB22 before qualifying.

Rampoldi Plan won the $50,000 Holiday Cup at the Aiken Fall Steeplechase by a length over Sweet Will. Jockey Stephen Mulqueen changed the horse's prerace routine, taking him the opposite direction around the course, and the seven-year-old gelding ran 2 3/8 miles in 4:26 4/5. It was his first win since the 2024 Commonwealth Cup Stakes.

Alex Marquez confirmed he will miss next weekend's Qatar Grand Prix to have surgery in Madrid on Monday. The operation is to address the ongoing consequences of his crash at the Catalan Grand Prix in May, including removing a plate from his collarbone and treating inflammation in his right shoulder. He hopes to return for the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao in three weeks.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews called the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest probably his team's best of the season, ranking it above 3-0 victories over Tottenham and Chelsea. The Bees needed patience as Forest had 15 attempts to six, but Nikola Milenkovic's own goal after half an hour gave Brentford the lead. Brentford had drawn 1-1 at Hull and were eliminated from the Carabao Cup at Sunderland before the match.

AC Milan beat Inter 3-1 in the Derby della Madonnina, with Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot scoring inside the opening 10 minutes. Alessandro Bastoni reduced the lead for Inter, but Diego Moreira restored Milan's two-goal advantage with a free-kick before half-time. Luka Modric called it maybe Milan's best game of the season as they moved to fourth in Serie A.

Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mexico City ahead of George Russell, while Kimi Antonelli starts fourth after Max Verstappen's one-place penalty. Verstappen, penalised after an FP2 collision with Liam Lawson, starts fifth, and Lawson starts from the back after a disqualification for an MGU-K technical infringement. Antonelli can secure the title by scoring at least two points or if neither Hamilton nor Russell scores 25 points.

Notre Dame will face Villanova at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, Italy. The Fighting Irish finished 13-18 overall and 9-4 against non-conference opponents in 2025-26, while Villanova went 24-9 and 9-3 in non-conference games.

Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Premier League, with Yasin Ayari scoring after Maxim de Cuyper squared a clearance error by Matheus Nunes. City dominated the match and created chances but failed to score, with four penalty shouts denied. The win avenged Brighton's midweek Carabao Cup exit at the Etihad.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev in the Vienna Open semi-final in a near-faultless performance that ended the Russian's fine run. The seven-time major champion broke first in both sets but was instantly broken back, a moment he described as a little frustrating. He said he trusted his level and stayed aggressive, including in the tiebreak.

Real Madrid are closely monitoring Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a possible long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. The 24-year-old Dutch international made seven saves in a clean-sheet win at Manchester City and has developed since joining Brighton from Anderlecht in 2023. Courtois, 34, has a contract until 2027 and is in talks over an extension, but Madrid see identifying a future number one as sensible planning.

Jake Paul said he will fight Canelo Alvarez at some point after the Mexican won a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh to regain the WBC super-middleweight title. Canelo had not competed in 13 months, and Paul said the pair will dance. Paul is set to return on Christmas Eve in Dubai, with his opponent unconfirmed.

Marc Marquez won the Malaysian Grand Prix by 4.1 seconds to take his seventh grand prix victory of the season and his 80th premier class win. The result left him 44 points clear of injured Jorge Martin and 67 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, so he could clinch the 2026 title as early as next week's Qatar Grand Prix. Pedro Acosta finished second and Alex Marquez was third.

Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund has raised injury concerns after Ismael Saibari left on crutches and Serge Gnabry was substituted with a muscle problem. Sporting director Max Eberl said both injuries looked somewhat larger without giving a diagnosis, while Michael Olise also limped but was thought to be less seriously affected. The issues could limit Bayern's attacking options before upcoming Champions League fixtures.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day blamed too many penalties and red-zone failures for the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss to USC, which gave them two losses. True freshman quarterback Luke Fahey completed 21 of 28 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown, while the team finished with more than 460 offensive yards and 18 points. Ohio State will play Oregon at home next, with Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan remaining.

George Russell said carrying fuel for an extra preparation lap cost him pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix by 0.009 seconds to Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver said the team wanted the prep lap, while Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen did not. Kimi Antonelli can seal the drivers' title with a ninth place finish on Sunday, and Russell could keep his own hopes alive only by winning and having Antonelli finish below ninth.

Great Britain's Kadeena Cox won her second gold at the Para-cycling Track World Championships by taking the C4 sprint after setting a record 11.409 seconds in the first round. The 35-year-old beat Australia's Tara Neyland on the line for her first individual sprint world title, adding to a C4 1km gold won on Friday with another world record. Great Britain also won men's and women's tandem sprint golds, taking six golds at the championships.

Atlético Madrid beat Levante 2-0 to extend their league win streak to seven and briefly take the top of the table. The win gave Diego Simeone 565 LaLiga matches in charge and equaled Luis Aragonés's LaLiga wins record, with a victory over Barcelona next Sunday needed to pass it. Jan Oblak made a crucial one-handed save to deny Dani Requena as Levante outshot Atlético 14 to 3 from inside the box.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore, chasing 326 with nine balls to spare and finishing 331 for seven in 48.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 127 off 99 balls, while Arafat Minhas added a half-century in a 94-run partnership with Hasan Nawaz.

The successful chase equalled India's 2002 NatWest Series final pursuit of 326 at Lord's and ended Pakistan's wait for an ODI tri-series title since 2008.

Miyu Yamashita defended her LPGA Maybank Championship title by beating China's Yan Liu by two strokes with a 22-under 266 total. The 25-year-old, a 2025 Women's British Open winner, shot a final-round 68 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club for her fifth career title. Yan finished at 18-under 268 after a 68.

MotoGP riders, backed by three-quarters of the grid, have submitted conditions to organisers over the postponed Qatar Grand Prix, including an evacuation plan and insurance coverage. The dispute centres on whether MGPSEG should guarantee those protections rather than the Qatari government. Riders set a 4pm Sunday deadline for written confirmation, and team managers met MGPSEG's CEO and deputy managing director.

Australia beat Wales 124-6 in the Rugby League World Cup, scoring 21 tries for the biggest score in international history. The Jillaroos led 60-0 at half-time, the largest margin in any World Cup match, before Jaime Chapman scored a sixth try in the final minute. Wales, playing in their first World Cup, became the first side to score against Australia in the tournament when Paige Travis scored at 100-0.

Phillies star Bryce Harper does not expect to play baseball in 2027, hinting on TikTok that a lockout may delay the season. The collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, with owners pushing a $245.3 million salary cap and a $171.2 million payroll floor. Harper, a two-time NL MVP, finished the regular season with 29 home runs and 87 RBIs before Philadelphia lost to Atlanta in the Wild Card Series.

Fresno State beat Oregon State 38-22 on Saturday night, snapping the Beavers' five-game win streak. Jayden Mandal threw two touchdown passes to Josiah Freeman and added two rushing touchdowns, while Bryson Donelson had 108 yards rushing and a score. Oregon State's Braden Atkinson passed for 373 yards, but the Beavers lost two fumbles and failed to convert three fourth downs.

Renato Moicano said he had a terrible performance after losing by third-round TKO to Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123. The Brazilian had back control late in the second round when referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up, a move many called a tainted win. Moicano congratulated Nolan on social media and said he could not do any damage.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called a plane banner demanding Florida State fire Mike Norvell embarrassing after Clemson beat the Seminoles 36-24. The banner read FSU: Fire Novell and included the name of Florida State Board of Trustees chair Peter Collins, while misspelling Norvell's surname. Swinney defended Norvell, and the loss extended Florida State's losing streak to three games, dropping it to 3-5.

Manchester United are expected to keep Michael Carrick in charge for Tuesday's Champions League match against AS Roma, according to talkSPORT. The club is highly unlikely to make a head coach change until the upcoming international break at the earliest, even though its hierarchy held summit talks. United sit 17th in the Premier League with one win in nine games after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.

The UFC announced post-fight bonuses after UFC Vegas 123 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday. The card included Tom Nolan's third-round TKO win over Renato Moicano and Julian Erosa's first-round knockout of Jeong Yeong Lee in his UFC retirement bout.

USC coach Lincoln Riley said the Trojans' home win over Ohio State was a great step for a team he believes in. USC improved to 7-2 and kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive after beating the 6-2 Buckeyes. Jayden Maiava threw for 222 yards and a touchdown, King Miller had 78 yards and a score, and Trent Mosley had 101 yards and a touchdown.

Lewis Hamilton said he used tools he had not touched for about 13 years to take his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 105th career pole came after he said he felt all weekend he had the pace and focused on getting the tyres into the right operating window. Hamilton described progress with a balance issue that has challenged him since the introduction of 18-inch tyres.

Barcelona beat Alaves 6-1 in Liga, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scoring twice and Fermin Lopez and Anthony Gordon also on the scoresheet. The win ended a run of consecutive defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Manager Hansi Flick substituted Yamal for the final 20 minutes and said scoring two goals made it easier.

Club América drew 2-2 with Toluca at home after Henry Martín scored in the 61st minute and from a penalty in the 92nd minute. Toluca took the lead through Federico Viñas in the 42nd minute and went ahead again when Alexis Vega scored in the 87th minute. The draw left América winless at home since August 29.

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and Cale Makar recorded four assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night. Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and an assist, while Martin Necas and Brock Nelson also scored for Colorado, which went on a three-goal burst in the second period to take a 4-0 lead. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, and the Flames' No. 3 goaltender Arsenii Sergeev made 29 in his second career start.

World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers appeared on Saturday Night Live's Oct. 31 Halloween episode. Christian Yelich, Brice Turang and manager Pat Murphy joined Colin Jost during Weekend Update with Bobby Moynihan as Drunk Uncle. Moynihan said his dream of a beer winning a World Series finally came true.

Nikita Kucherov set up the first three Tampa Bay Lightning goals in a 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville after telling teammates he had requested a trade. General manager Julien BriseBois said the Lightning unequivocally have no intention to trade the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Kucherov is in the final year of a contract with a $9.5 million cap hit and has a modified trade clause with 10 teams.

Deontay Wilder, 41, will face undefeated two-time cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, 32, in a heavyweight bout at Cardiff on December 11 as part of the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua card. Opetaia, a fast and mobile southpaw, has long planned a move up to heavyweight, while Wilder, 6-foot-7, will enjoy a five-inch height advantage.

The fight comes after Wilder's win over Derek Chisora and as Opetaia moves in the opposite direction from Oleksandr Usyk's planned weight drop.

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. made nine 3-pointers in a 136-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, tying the NBA single-game rookie record and setting the most ever by a teenager. Acuff scored 38 points on 12-of-25 shooting, with five rebounds and five assists. It was his second straight 30-point game.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is out of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A and doubtful for the first Test in Wellington. Pant suffered a wrist and shoulder injury during the Sri Lanka Test series and picked up another injury while playing for Rest of India in the Irani Cup final. The report says he is not feeling pain, has resumed skill training and is close to returning, but team management dropped him as a precaution.

Stephen Curry will sit out the Golden State Warriors' Sunday game against the Los Angeles Clippers to manage an injured right knee, the team said in its injury report. The 38-year-old has dealt with runner's knee since last season, which caused him to miss nearly half of the games. Golden State began its six-game homestand with a 112-95 comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in the 2026 NBA Cup.

Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand won back-to-back Asia-Pacific Amateur titles with a final-round 70 for a three-shot victory at 6-under 278. The 21-year-old, three shots behind with 10 holes to play, birdied No. 11 after Zack Swanwick took triple bogey, then added a birdie on the 17th. The win sends him to the Masters and the British Open, making him the second player to win consecutive events since 2009.

Nikita Kucherov would consider a trade to the Montreal Canadiens, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. The Tampa Bay Lightning star has asked for a trade after failing to agree to a contract extension he deems fair market value before unrestricted free agency next summer. Friedman said Kucherov has Montreal and Toronto on his 10-team trade list and is open to playing in Canada.

Jonathan Bamba scored in the 41st and 56th minutes for his first multi-goal game in MLS as the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 4-2 on Saturday night. Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane also scored for Chicago, while Morgan Whittaker and Paxten Aaronson scored for Colorado. The win left the Fire with 55 points, one behind Miami in the Eastern Conference with a week remaining, and snapped Colorado's five-game unbeaten streak.

USC is expected to re-enter the AP Top 25 after beating No. 2 Ohio State 30-18, a result that gives Lincoln Riley his first win over a top-five opponent as coach. Ohio State, which lost without injured quarterback Julian Sayin, is predicted to fall but not far because of wins against Indiana and Iowa. The upset opens space in the rankings after SMU, Northwestern, Arizona, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin also lost.

UC Davis swept Hawaii 25-15, 27-25 and 25-20 to hand the Rainbow Wahine their first Mountain West Conference loss. Ally Chandler and Isabella Umpierre had 14 kills apiece for the Aggies, who are 12-11 and 8-4 in conference play. The win ended Hawaii's 11-match winning streak and left UC Davis three games behind with six matches left.

Chris Lawson caught a 25-yard go-ahead touchdown with 1:30 left, and Alex McLaughlin returned a 48-yard interception as Washington beat Nebraska 17-10 on Saturday night. Demond Williams Jr. entered early in the fourth after Elijah Brown, and the Huskies recovered an onside kick after John Hohl's 42-yard field goal. Washington won its second straight after three losses, while Nebraska lost three straight by a total of 13 points.

Damon Ferguson Jr. ran for a season-high 185 yards as Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech 34-11 and snapped a three-game losing streak. Pitt reached bowl eligibility, outgained Georgia Tech 461-238 and collected five sacks. Georgia Tech lost its sixth in its last seven meetings with Pitt.

Chivas beat Atlante 4-2 to qualify for the Liguilla, with Santiago Sandoval and Daniel Aguirre scoring in the first half. The win put Chivas in a temporary tie for first place, though it still needs results involving Club America and Cruz Azul to know if it remains there. Chivas will travel to Leon next week, while Atlante will host Santos Laguna.

Memphis beat Army 49-22 on Oct. 31, reversing a recent first-half struggle. Marcus Stokes completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns and also rushed for a score, while the Tigers' offensive line kept him protected. The Tigers scored on four of five drives, and the win after a loss to Tulane leaves Memphis in a good spot in the American Conference title race.

No. 23 Missouri beat Arkansas 34-10 behind Austin Simmons' 179 passing yards and two touchdowns and Jamal Roberts' 158 total yards and two scores. The Tigers turned three Arkansas fumbles and an interception into 24 points, including a defensive score on Darris Smith's end-zone fumble recovery. All-American running back Ahmad Hardy returned from a leg injury with two first-quarter carries for 5 yards.

Bryce McDonald returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, and Blake Thomas returned the opening kickoff of the second half 97 yards for a score as Lamar beat UT Rio Grande Valley 52-23. Thomas also rushed for third-quarter touchdowns of 6 and 3 yards. UTRGV lost at home for the first time in program history and had its 10-game win streak at Vackar Stadium snapped.

Kyle Konrardy kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give Iowa State a 51-49 win over No. 24 Oklahoma State. The Cyclones snapped a two-game losing streak after scoring just 13 points in those games. Jaylen Raynor threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns, while Aiden Flora rushed for 221 yards and two scores.

Muslera's errors led to all three goals Estudiantes conceded in a 3-3 Clausura draw with Instituto. The visitors scored in the third minute after he mishandled a back pass, and he also missed a corner before giving away another goal while Estudiantes were a man down. Guido Carillo, Tiago Palacios and Perez Fabricio scored, moving Estudiantes to 15 points and ending their Clausura knockout hopes.

They now must win the Libertadores to reach 2027 competition.

USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in the Buckeyes' first game without injured quarterback Julian Sayin. Freshman tight end Max Bowman broke off a 70-yard catch-and-run to extend the lead, while Ohio State's Luke Fahey started at quarterback. The win is the first over a top five team for coach Lincoln Riley and keeps USC alive in the College Football Playoff race.

Brad Keselowski said at Martinsville that he is not ready to retire and confirmed an agreement with RFK Racing that lets him pursue driving opportunities with another organization beginning in 2027. The 2012 Cup Series champion also plans to sell his 20 percent ownership stake and did not announce where he will race next season. He intends to remain in the Cup Series after RFK Racing said he would leave the No. 6 Ford following the 2026 season.

Miami stayed No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after beating North Carolina 38-35, trailing with eight minutes left. The unbeaten Hurricanes have just one ranked win, 33-20 over No. 15 Wake Forest, and narrow wins over Florida State and North Carolina have not silenced questions. They face No. 6 Notre Dame next Saturday, a win that would bolster their playoff case while a loss could hurt the ACC's two-team hopes.

New Mexico ended a 57-year losing streak at San Jose State with a 21-16 win, last beating the Spartans on their home field on Nov. 1, 1969. The Lobos survived an interception returned 89 yards for a touchdown by Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa, which made it 21-16, and held on despite Toa Fa'avae throwing three interceptions. Safety Austin Brawley picked off Luke Weaver's final pass with 11 seconds left to seal the game.

No. 11 Texas beat Mississippi State 31-3 behind three touchdown passes from Arch Manning and a 61-yard fumble return for a score by Maraad Watson. The Longhorns' defense held the Bulldogs to just three points, keeping Texas in the SEC title chase. Mississippi State lost its fourth straight game after starting the season 4-0.

Former Northwestern guard Veronica Burton recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 to claim the WNBA championship. Burton, the first AP All-American in Northwestern women's basketball history, passed to Gabby Williams for a 31-foot three-pointer with just over two minutes left to take the lead.

She finished the game with two free throws to seal the title for the expansion franchise.

Referee Dan Miragliotta called a reset near the end of Round 2 of the UFC Vegas 123 main event, forcing Renato Moicano to relinquish back control just before Tom Nolan landed a damaging knee that swung the fight. Nolan finished Moicano with ground strikes in the third round to extend his win streak to six, but the MMA community was unanimous in condemning the officiating call.

Lightweight Terrance McKinney wrote that Nolan capitalized, but the referee won the fight.

Clemson defeated Florida State 36-24 as true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds accounted for three touchdowns. Reynolds escaped the pocket for a 79-yard rushing touchdown with 3:17 remaining to stop a Florida State rally. The win improved Clemson to 5-3 overall and marked its fifth consecutive victory in Tallahassee.

Tom Nolan defeated Renato Moicano by TKO at 1:28 of the third round in the UFC Vegas 123 main event. Nolan survived early submission attempts from Moicano before delivering devastating body work and ground and pound strikes. The win is the biggest of Nolan's career and positions him for tougher competition in the lightweight top 15.

Rookie Cameron Boozer scored 27 points and Isaiah Stewart added 24 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 136-105 to remain the only unbeaten team in the NBA. Memphis improved to 6-0, matching its best start in franchise history, and built a 34-point lead in the second half. The Kings fell to 0-6 despite 38 points from Darus Acuff Jr.

Justin Allgaier moved into the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points lead after finishing second at Martinsville Speedway. Carson Kvapil won the race, leading 121 laps, while defending champion Jesse Love finished 30th after mechanical problems and a crash. Five drivers remain eligible to win the championship at the season finale in Homestead-Miami.

Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points and blocked six shots while taking a career-high 34 shots in the Spurs' 121-111 win over Minnesota. He made 17 of his 34 attempts, and his 43 points were a season high. Dylan Harper scored 25 points and De'Aaron Fox added 22, both season highs for the players.

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points and Marcus Smart added 24 as the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun returned from lower back soreness with 16 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, while Oklahoma City lost its second straight after beginning the season 4-0. The Thunder played their first game after announcing Chet Holmgren would miss at least two months with a right knee injury.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the all-time Big Ten receiving touchdowns record of 39 previously held by Michigan's Braylon Edwards. Smith set the new mark after a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against USC on Oct. 31. He entered the game needing one touchdown to pass Edwards, who set the record in 2004.

Damon Severson scored the only goal for Columbus in a 3-1 loss to Dallas on Oct. 31, as the Blue Jackets finished their first multi-game road trip with a 1-2-0 record. A Valeri Nichushkin goal was overturned by a coaching challenge for an offside entry, and Dallas took a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley. Arttu Hyry added an empty-net goal with 0.3 seconds left, while Jake Oettinger made five of 25 saves.

Kaden Anderson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Fleming with 1:54 left as undefeated Tarleton State beat Eastern Kentucky 28-24. Tarleton State scored 14 points in the fourth quarter after Brady Hensley's 2-yard run gave Eastern Kentucky a 24-21 lead. Anderson completed 18 of 32 passes for 351 yards and two interceptions, and Tylan Hines ran for 110 yards.

Gabby Williams was named the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP after scoring 28 second-half points in the Golden State Valkyries' Game 7 victory. Her 30 total points are the most in a WNBA Finals winner-take-all game, and her 137 points and 18 steals are both Finals records. Williams had previously earned All-Star honors and a Defensive Player of the Year runner-up finish this season.

Harry Kane called Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund a strange night after he and his teammates could not find the net. The striker said the result was part of being a footballer and noted that some Bayern injuries did not look good. Bayern face Atletico Madrid next Tuesday, 3 November, and Kane said he will be ready and the squad will need rotation.

Erik Karlsson scored and finished with three points in Pittsburgh's 5-4 loss to Montreal on Saturday, moving into the NHL's top 10 for career points by a defenseman. He now has 952 points, although the milestone is described as coming with his 951st point. He passed Brent Burns for 10th and is next in line to pass Larry Robinson for ninth.

Connor Carver had 496 all-purpose yards, including 323 passing yards and 173 rushing yards, as Bemidji State beat MSU Moorhead 37-34 to reclaim the Battle Axe. The Beavers trailed 7-0 less than two minutes into the game. Carver threw four touchdown passes and rushed for a score, and the Battle Axe is the second-oldest traveling trophy in Division II football.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 behind a dominant 48-24 second quarter. Evan Mobley scored 27 points and Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Cavs controlled the paint, scoring 60 points in the restricted area. Donovan Mitchell contributed 15 points and a team-best plus-31 rating in the rout.

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win the championship in their second season. The victory marks the quickest title win for a WNBA expansion franchise and beats the record set by the NHL's Golden Knights. The win fulfills a goal set by owner Joe Lacob for head coach Natalie Nakase to bring a title within the team's first five seasons.

Jacobe Smith remained undefeated with a unanimous decision win over Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-26. Smith controlled Brown with wrestling and ground and pound, opening a gushing cut on Brown's head with a significant strike. The win moved Smith to 5-0 in the UFC and positions him for top 15 competition.

Cruzeiro won their first Copa Libertadores Femenina title by beating Corinthians 5-4 on penalties after a 4-4 final draw in Quito. Corinthians, who were chasing a fourth consecutive title, led by three goals before Byanca Brasil, Calhau and Letícia scored in the second half to force penalties. Goalkeeper Camila made the difference in the shootout, and the result came on Cruzeiro's first appearance in the tournament.

Javion Kinnard rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns as San Diego State defeated Washington State 26-20 on Saturday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Aztecs, while the Cougars fell to 1-8 and lost their sixth consecutive game. Bert Emanuel Jr. also threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Ford in the fourth quarter to extend the lead.

Taeo Todd had a rushing touchdown and Tripp Bryant kicked four field goals as Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3. Chance Gamble intercepted a pass in the end zone with 3:02 left to seal the win, and the Eagles, who are 5-0 in games played on Halloween, moved atop the Sun Belt East Division. Appalachian State finished with 222 total yards, just six yards rushing, and was 2 of 9 on third down.

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday, improving to 8-6-2 while Vancouver fell to 3-12-1. William Nylander scored an early breakaway goal, and Brock Boeser tied the game with a breakaway on Vancouver's second power play. Auston Matthews made it 2-1 at 3:47 of the second period, and Jacob Quillan made his season debut for Vancouver after Filip Chytil was placed on injured reserve.

Liam Lawson lost his ninth-place starting position for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix after the FIA disqualified him for a technical infringement. The New Zealander ran out of battery power at the end of his fastest Q2 lap, causing MGU-K output to fall from 350kW to zero instead of reducing gradually. Racing Bulls had both cars in Q3, but Lawson faces a recovery drive.

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points in a reserve role and Jeremiah Fears added 20 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 on Saturday. New Orleans won its second straight game after losing its first four, with Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III scoring 15 each. CJ McCollum scored 14 for Atlanta in his first New Orleans game since being traded to Washington in June 2025.

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday to extend their win streak to five games without captain Nick Suzuki. Oliver Kapanen scored his first goal since March less than a minute after Erik Karlsson opened the scoring for Pittsburgh. Josh Anderson, Alexandre Texier and Chris Kreider also scored for Montreal, while Kirby Dach was ill and Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj played on the fourth line.

Matt Hauser defended his Noosa Triathlon title on Sunday after organizers scrapped the swim when drones spotted multiple sharks offshore. The race began with a 5-kilometer run instead of the 1,500-meter ocean swim, the first time the event has dropped the swim since 1983. Hauser finished in 1:39:34, ahead of Luke Willian and John Reed. Natalie Van Coevorden won the women's race in 1:58:11, 15 seconds ahead of Richelle Hill.

Kevin Aymoz of France, 29, erased a 2.38-point deficit to win Skate Canada by 9.18 points in Kelowna, British Columbia. He became the second-oldest men's Grand Prix champion after Sergei Voronov, who won in 2017 at age 30. Aymoz's artistic score was best in the field by 6.92 points after he struggled with his opening quadruple toe loop and triple Axel. Rio Nakata of Japan finished fourth in the free skate in his senior Grand Prix debut.

No. 8 BYU beat 17-point underdog Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday in Provo, with the Sun Devils falling to 4-4. The Cougars eked out the Big 12 win in front of 63,332 fans after a 39-31 road loss at unranked UCF the week before. BYU next faces sixth-ranked Utah in a rivalry game, with Utah beating Cincinnati 49-25 on Saturday.

Dayton scored 35 second-half points to beat Stetson 44-34 on Saturday in DeLand, Florida, improving to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Pioneer Football League. Luke Hansen ran for 158 yards and scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 33-yard run with 3:57 remaining. Talen Hulvey intercepted a pass with 2:53 left to cap the win.

Sovereignty won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland by a length and three-quarters, beating The Puma and Knightsbridge. The William Mott-trained horse, ridden by Junior Alvarado, won with a dominant stretch run and sealed his status as 2026 Horse of the Year. Japan-owned 30-1 longshot T O Password finished fourth, ahead of Forever Young and Belmont winner Golden Tempo.

Marco Reus recorded three assists as the LA Galaxy beat Austin FC 4-1 at home on Saturday, moving up to seventh in the Western Conference with 44 points. Chucky Lozano scored his second goal for LA in a return from injury, and Sergi Roberto scored his first Galaxy goal and added an assist. The win put the Galaxy back inside the playoff places, though they must await other results and can secure a spot next Saturday at Real Salt Lake.

Sidney Crosby broke the NHL record for most assists with one franchise with a power play assist on Erik Karlsson's goal against Montreal on Saturday. The 39 year old passed Ray Bourque with his 1,112th career assist for Pittsburgh and added a secondary assist on Tommy Novak's goal. Crosby has spent all 22 seasons with the Penguins and is one point shy of tying Marcel Dionne for the sixth most points in NHL history.

Oregon completed a 34 to 26 comeback win over No. 20 Northwestern after trailing 20 to 6 late in the first half. Dylan Raiola completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns, while Dakorien Moore had seven receptions for 128 yards and two scores. The win came after Oregon lost 21 to 10 to Illinois and starting quarterback Dante Moore was announced to miss the remainder of the season.

Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Farman Hasanov by TKO at 2:11 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night 292 in Las Vegas. A cut late in the second round and further damage in the third led referee Dan Miragliotta to call in the physician for a stoppage. Lebosnoyani called out Jake Matthews for a next fight.

Utah beat Cincinnati 49-25 on Saturday after scoring on its first drive and keeping the Bearcats out of the end zone for the entire first half. The Utes put up four offensive touchdowns and two defensive touchdowns, leading 42-6 at halftime. Safety Rabbit Evans recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and running back Daniel Bray scored in the first half.

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss accused her five siblings of running a cloak and dagger smear campaign and voting to sell the family's remaining 17.8 percent stake in court documents. The filing says the siblings orchestrated a manipulative plot after her August move to halt the proposed sale following the record $12.5 billion deal. A Dec. 8 hearing is set, and Jeanie Buss needs at least a 15 percent stake to remain governor.

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 109 to 104 on Halloween night, ending the game on a 15 to 3 run for their third straight win. Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, while Anfernee Simons added 19 and Jaylen Brown had 16 points, four rebounds and four assists. Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid and LeBron James on the second night of a back to back.

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their club option on right hander Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season, keeping him under contract for $20 million days after their five game World Series loss to Milwaukee. The 31 year old posted a 16 to 5 record, a 2.67 ERA and 174 strikeouts in 172 innings during 2026 and earned his second consecutive All Star selection.

Rasmussen also threw eight one hit innings with 10 strikeouts in the ALDS opener against the Yankees.

Kate Douglass broke her own 100m freestyle world record with a 49.64 time at the USA Swimming World Short Course Championships Trials in Westmont, Illinois. She beat her previous record of 49.93 from 2025 and closed the meet with a fourth race win. Douglass also tied Gretchen Walsh's 50m freestyle world record earlier at the meet and can swim all four events at the World Short Course Championships in Beijing from Dec. 1 to 6.

Michigan beat Rutgers 28 to 21 at SHI Stadium, improving to 5 to 3 overall and 2 to 3 in Big Ten play while securing its first road victory of the season. The winning possession covered 75 yards in 11 plays and consumed 7:19, ending with Tommy Carr's nine-yard touchdown run with 4:24 remaining. Carr had earlier connected with JJ Buchanan for a six-yard touchdown on a 92-yard opening drive.

Oleksandr Usyk made his cruiserweight drop official on Saturday in Riyadh and pointed to current WBA and WBO unified champion David Benavidez. The former undisputed heavyweight champion said he is back at his weight and called a potential fight with Benavidez a big fight. Benavidez is scheduled to face WBC champion Michal Cieslak on Dec. 5, with the IBF title vacant.

The NFL is expanding its investigation into Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs after police records revealed three more women alleging separate abuse incidents in 2021 and 2022. Jacobs was arrested in May 2026 after a garage dispute and later pleaded to two misdemeanor counts. His attorneys called the new allegations old, uncorroborated and previously unreported, and Jacobs scored twice in Green Bay's 27 to 19 win over Carolina on Oct. 29.

Pregame tensions flared between Ohio State and USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with players exchanging words near the sideline before the Halloween matchup. Ohio State's coaching staff and officials stepped in to separate the groups, including linebacker TJ Alford and USC players Desman Stephens II and Tomuhini Topui Jr. The Buckeyes arrived ranked No. 2 and will start true freshman Luke Fahey after Julian Sayin's injury.

Wake Forest scored on each of its first nine possessions and led 44-0 late in the third quarter before Virginia's 47-yard touchdown pass kept it from being shut out. The 51-7 final drops Virginia to 4-5 and is the largest margin in the Tony Elliott era. Wake Forest, ranked No. 14, outgained Virginia 538-330 and outrushed it 309-16.

Florida fell to Georgia 27-8 in Atlanta, failing to carry momentum from its upset win over Texas. The Gators' defense showed improvement, but the offense struggled with running, passing and self-inflicted mistakes. Tramell Jones Jr. has earned the opportunity to provide stability, while Philo remains the backup until something changes.

Penn State beat Purdue 31-17 on Saturday, recording its first victory in more than a month. Running back Cam Wallace carried the ball 22 times for 135 yards, while tight end Andrew Rappleyea caught the team's only passing touchdown. The Nittany Lions allowed a blocked punt for a touchdown but still won after a bye week.

Julian Erosa ended his UFC career with a comeback knockout win over Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123 in Las Vegas. Lee had Erosa on skates and nearly locked up a choke before Erosa landed a right hand that sent Lee to the canvas. The 37-year-old followed with ground and pound for the stoppage in his final UFC appearance.

Chase Mason threw two touchdown passes and Josiah Johnson and James Basinger combined for 200 rushing yards and two scores as South Dakota State built a 28-point lead before holding off South Dakota 31-21. Austyn Modrzewski threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Chris Herrin with 2:08 left, but a 43-yard run by Johnson set up Tristan Alvano's 34-yard field goal with 19 seconds left. The win ended a four-game win streak for No. 6 South Dakota.

Mao Shimada of Japan won the women's short program at Skate Canada with a score of 82.11, ahead of American Isabeau Levito, who had 78.50 points. Niina Petrokina of Estonia was third with 77.24 points. Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson of Britain topped the rhythm dance program with 81.37 points, ahead of Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud of France.

LaNorris Sellers passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns and added 96 rushing yards and two scores as South Carolina beat Oklahoma 42-25. The Gamecocks' defense limited the Sooners to 118 yards and 10 points through three quarters, building a 35-10 lead. Oklahoma's John Mateer threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Ivan Carreon, but South Carolina took its third straight win.

Boston Bruins captain David Pastrnak scored his 428th career regular-season goal in a 5 to 4 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks, moving into third place on Boston's all-time goals list. The 30-year-old credited former captain Patrice Bergeron, who finished with 427 goals, for helping him reach the milestone. Pastrnak said he was honored and humbled, adding that Bergeron was a big part of his progression.

Clemson starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon was carted off against Florida State on Oct. 31 after taking a hit to the head while entering a pile on a run play. The Tigers and Seminoles were tied 10 to 10 with 9:49 left in the second quarter when the injury occurred. Coach Dabo Swinney said Thurmon was responsive and moving, and he was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.

Delaware State rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat Norfolk State 36 to 33 at Lincoln Financial Field. Marqui Adams completed 17 of 23 passes for 243 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 69 yards, tying the game 33 to 33 with 7:47 left. Freshman Matteo Bracalenti kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired after Ryan Brown recovered a fumble at the Norfolk State 15.

Kimi Antonelli admitted to feeling more tense than usual before the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he can win the Formula 1 title by finishing ninth. The 20-year-old qualified fifth but will start fourth after Max Verstappen's penalty and said he was still recovering from a fever and stomach problems. Lando Norris said he is happy to pass the number one to Antonelli if the Mercedes driver becomes champion.

Colorado beat Kansas State in overtime after giving up a 21-14 lead in the final seconds of regulation. Isaac Wilson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to walk-on tight end Charlie Williams on the final play. The win stopped a five-game losing streak and was played for quarterback Julian Lewis, who missed the game after a medical emergency, and Dominiq Ponder, who died in March.

Carson Kvapil won the National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Halloween night after leading a race-high 121 laps in the 250-lap event. The win helped Kvapil claw back into the fight for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. Justin Allgaier finished second and took the point lead from Jesse Love, who finished 30th, while Corey Day, Brandon Jones and Sam Mayer completed the top five.

Lewis Hamilton took his first pole for Ferrari and his 105th career pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix, edging George Russell by 0.009 seconds. Russell said an extra preparation lap left him carrying more fuel and cost him pole. Kimi Antonelli starts fourth and can win the drivers' title on Sunday, with only Hamilton or Russell able to prevent it.

Minnesota took a 16-13 lead with 19 seconds left when Luke Drzewiecki kicked a career-long 60-yard field goal, but Paddy McAteer answered from 60 yards to force overtime. Grant Wilson then threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker for No. 4 Indiana. The Gophers had scored only one offensive touchdown in three straight games and were 3 for 15 on third down.

Saul Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision in Riyadh to regain the WBC 168-pound title 13 months after losing it to Terence Crawford. The Mexican started slowly but took control in the second half with footwork, counters and left hooks. The win made him a three-time super middleweight champion and leaves him with a remaining fight on his Saudi Arabia contract.

Sovereignty won the $7 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland, while Benvenuto Cellini won the $5 million Turf and Nitrogen won a $2 million race. The two-day event featured 14 Grade 1 races with more than $34 million in purses and awards. Sovereignty, the 2025 Kentucky and Belmont winner, had missed last year's Classic with a fever but was still named 2025 Horse of the Year.

UCLA kept its unbeaten record with a 27-0 win over Nevada on Saturday, improving to 8-0 and 5-0 in conference play. Ty Dieffenbach threw for 178 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another score in place of injured Nico Iamaleava. The Bruins forced four interceptions, did not turn the ball over and led the Big 10 at the time of the result.