Sports News: 2 November 2026

San Francisco will host a victory parade for the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. along the Embarcadero. The parade, confirmed by Mayor Daniel Lurie, will start at the Ferry Building and end at Second Street and King Street in front of Oracle Park, celebrating the team's 68-63 Game 7 win over Atlanta on Oct. 31.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder JJ Wetherholt was named a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year award, joining Cincinnati's Sal Stewart and the Mets' Carson Benge. Wetherholt's 2026 season was affected by a wrist injury in the second half. The winner will be announced the week of November 9.

JuJu Watkins scored 21 points in her first game since tearing her ACL in the 2025 NCAA tournament, leading No. 3 USC to a 100-68 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. The consensus national player of the year from 2024-25, who missed all of last season, shot 9 of 22 from the field and scored 11 points in the third quarter alone. Jazzy Davidson added 23 points and Saniyah Hall finished with 22 points and seven rebounds.

Charlie Woods shot a 1-under 70 to help Benjamin High School's boys golf team win the Florida regional championship at Miami Shores Country Club. The team, which shot 283, tied with Oxbridge Academy and won a sudden-death tiebreaker. The result came a week after Woods paced the field in winning the district title.

Giants coach John Harbaugh admitted he called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk to spark trade discussions for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, going over GM Mike Borgonzi's head. Harbaugh said the Giants are 'not part of any secret society oath' and will make similar calls if in the team's best interest. The report notes the Giants had not heard from the Titans about matching or beating a Bears offer for Simmons.

Wisconsin men's hockey moved to No. 1 in both major polls after sweeping Notre Dame on the Big Ten's opening weekend. The Badgers, with 6 wins, 0 losses and 0 ties, are the only undefeated and untied team in the top 10 and received 37 of 50 first place votes in the USCHO poll and 29 of 34 in the USA Hockey ranking. Former No. 1 Michigan lost to Ohio State 5 to 2 before winning 5 to 4 in overtime.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne suffered a fractured tibia in Sunday's overtime win over Dallas and will miss the rest of the season. Bourne does not need surgery but requires three months to recover. He had 26 catches for 263 yards in all eight games this fall, and Michael Wilson, Simi Fehoko, Devin Duvernay and Reggie Virgil remain on the active roster.

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired San Diego Padres chief operating officer Caroline Perry to fill the same role after Bob Wolfe announced his retirement. Perry, who has been with the Padres since 2010 and was promoted to COO in 2023, is the franchise's highest ranking female employee. Dodgers president Stan Kasten said Perry brings an exceptional record of service in baseball.

Arizona coach Mike LaFleur named Gardner Minshew the starting quarterback after he led four straight touchdown drives in a 33-30 overtime win over Dallas. Minshew finished with 188 yards and three touchdowns after entering late in the third quarter, while Jacoby Brissett completed 10 of 23 passes for 117 yards and an interception before being pulled. Rookie Carson Beck moves to backup, and Brissett becomes the emergency third-string option.

Thierno Barry poked home his fourth league goal of the campaign to give Everton a 1-0 win at St James' Park, their second victory over Newcastle in four days. Substitute Jacob Ramsey was sent off with two quick yellows in the closing minutes, and the hosts were booed off at half time and full time. The result dropped Newcastle to 13th, adding pressure on manager Matthias Jaissle.

Myles Garrett will practice this week for the first time since Week 1 after knee surgery and a spell on injured reserve. Sean McVay said the Rams are not sure whether Garrett needs more than one week to ramp up, leaving him uncertain for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Garrett has missed the last seven games while Poona Ford is out for the year and Kobie Turner is on injured reserve.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury sustained on the opening kickoff of Sunday's win over Indianapolis. Murray, 32, has played in six games this season and is the latest Jaguar to suffer a season ending injury after Anton Harrison and DaVon Hamilton. The Jaguars will turn to backups Rayuan Lane and Kaevon Merriweather.

Eight MLB free agents received one year, $23.15 million qualifying offers on Monday, including Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki and Jake Bauers. Players have until 4 p.m. EST on Nov. 17 to accept. The record amount is the average of the top 125 salaries, and a declined offer gives the former team draft pick compensation.

Thierno Barry scored in the 49th minute as Everton won 1 to 0 at Newcastle, their first away league win of the season. Jacob Ramsey was sent off in the 98th minute after two bookings in 86 seconds, leaving Newcastle with 10 men. The result gave David Moyes' side a second win over the Magpies in four days and moved Everton to seventh, while Newcastle fell to 13th.

The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said its national teams will not play Russia in international tournaments while the war in Ukraine continues. The stance follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that the IIHF must reinstate Russian teams beginning with the world juniors in late December. Latvia is also reported to be boycotting, while Germany weighs hosting next year's men's world championship.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher Yaya Diaby suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during Sunday's 16 to 0 win over Atlanta and may miss multiple games. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the injury and said he hopes Diaby avoids injured reserve, although a return within weeks is possible. Diaby had three sacks against Carolina in Week 7 before exiting in the first quarter against the Falcons.

Nikita Kucherov said poor communication and respect, not money, led him to request a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The reigning NHL MVP, who will be an unrestricted free agent in July, made his first comments after informing teammates on a flight to Nashville.

General manager Julien BriseBois said he had no intention of trading the franchise's all-time leading scorer, while Kucherov's agent said negotiations with management did not work out.

Emma Hayes named a 51-player preliminary roster for the U.S. Women's National Team ahead of the CONCACAF W Championship, which will decide places at the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. The tournament runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 in Texas, with the United States opening against El Salvador on Nov. 27 in Mansfield. The roster includes Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Heaps and Naomi Girma, along with Kimmi Ascanio, Melanie Barcenas and Lily Yohannes.

The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Austin Reed to the practice squad on Monday as they prepare for a short week against Jacksonville. Lamar Jackson will have thumb surgery and go to injured reserve, while Tyler Huntley's toe injury leaves rookie Joe Fagnano as the only healthy active quarterback. Reed, who set a UFL single-season record with 21 touchdown passes in 2026, would need elevation to play.

Udinese became the fifth Serie A club to change coaches this season by sacking Kosta Runjaic and appointing Paolo Zanetti until the end of the campaign. Runjaic was dismissed after Udinese lost seven of their last eight league matches and fell into the relegation places with five points after 10 games. The 5-2 home defeat to Roma prompted the move, and Zanetti, a former Venezia, Empoli and Verona coach, takes over.

Lamar Jackson injured his thumb on the first play of the Ravens' loss to the Buffalo Bills and will have surgery, coach Jesse Minter said. The two-time MVP returned with a brace in the third quarter but left for good before the end, and backup Tyler Huntley also exited with a toe injury. Rookie Joe Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception as Baltimore fell to 4-4 and last place in the AFC North.

Harry Kane said he expects to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich within the next few days after good talks over the weekend and Monday. The Ballon d'Or winner, 33, said he would choose a Champions League victory over the individual award, though he has the chance to win both. Bayern play Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus to try to return to the NFL, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Aiyuk, who is healthy but has not played, is coming off a tumultuous offseason while the 49ers are dealing with injuries to Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. The 49ers do not need to act until Aiyuk files for reinstatement, after which they would have to decide his contract.

Real Madrid received an injury boost as Federico Valverde trained normally with the full group on Monday, according to MARCA. The Uruguayan missed the 3-0 league win over Racing Club after suffering an injury while playing fullback in the El Clasico win at Barcelona. Valverde is highly likely to be available for the Champions League match against AEK Athens, while Raul Asencio and Rodrygo Goes remain out of group training.

George Russell said on social media that 2026 was the first proper season of his career with more bad days than good after Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 title. The British driver, who missed post-race media in Mexico and cost Mercedes a 5,000-euro fine, called the title loss tough to deal with and congratulated Antonelli. Russell, now fourth in the championship, said he will give his all for the rest of the season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly interested in trading for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., with the Washington Commanders also believed to be interested. Thomas, the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns on 87 catches in a Pro Bowl rookie season but has struggled since. The interest comes ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Fifa says key documents on president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will be available to council members in person at its Zurich headquarters. The documents relate to the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, which Uefa asked Fifa to explain by Nov. 2. Council members are asked to register within two weeks to view the papers under strict confidentiality protocols.

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, 38, announced he is retiring from international cricket but will continue playing T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. His final appearance for Australia came against Oman in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Maxwell has five T20 international hundreds, a record he shares with Rohit Sharma, and quit one-day internationals in June last year.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said quarterback Daniel Jones will start in Week 9. Jones is coming off another disappointing game in Week 8 and has thrown two touchdowns and five interceptions in the last three games. It is not known how long he will remain the starter.

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital after an injury in the fourth quarter of the win over Minnesota, and the Lions said preliminary indications are positive. Coach Dan Campbell echoed the statement without giving more detail. Campbell was injured making a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson on the first play of the fourth quarter.

Tiger Woods announced a partnership with TGR Design and The Armchair Collective to design a new 18-hole private golf course in Brookville on Long Island's Gold Coast. The project will include practice facilities, a performance center, a clubhouse, member cottages and a 20,000-square-foot putting green, with renovation starting in 2027. Reports also say Woods and Vanessa Trump are serious about a future together and have talked about marriage.

The Chicago Cubs declined veteran pitcher Colin Rea's $7.5 million 2027 option, making him a free agent after two seasons with the club. Rea was second on the pitching staff in innings pitched last season and finished with a 4.34 ERA in 24 games. He had a 4.13 ERA over the last two seasons and is expected to sign a one-year deal, likely around $5 million.

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced the team will honor Russell Westbrook on Sunday, Feb. 7, against the New York Knicks at Paycom Center. Westbrook earned an MVP award, eight All-NBA selections and eight All-Star selections during 11 seasons with OKC, which made the playoffs in nine of those seasons. He remains the franchise's regular-season leader in points, assists, rebounds and steals.

Oklahoma is expected to elevate Jason Witten to offensive coordinator after Ben Arbuckle was fired, according to sources. Witten joined the staff as tight ends coach in 2026 and was a four-time All-Pro and 11-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Dallas Cowboys. He spent five years as head coach and offensive playcaller at Liberty Christian High School, where the program won its first two state championships.

The Houston Astros introduced Randy Flores as their 15th general manager on Monday, replacing Dana Brown, who was let go in August. Flores had served as St. Louis' assistant general manager of amateur and pro acquisition and spent eight seasons as an assistant GM with the Cardinals. Owner Jim Crane said Flores was a perfect fit, and Flores said his first task will be hiring a manager after Joe Espada's contract was not renewed.

The New Jersey Devils unveiled a black-and-red Hometown Remix jersey inspired by the team's 2024 Stadium Series uniform. The design uses a black base with the horns-and-tail logo in red and removes the traditional circle around the crest. The jersey is available through NHL Shop, with adult versions starting at $224.99, and will debut Nov. 18 against Montreal.

Tennessee fired soccer coach Joe Kirt after five seasons, with associate head coach Jonathan Morgan named interim coach. The Lady Vols finished 7-5-4 and 2-5-3 in SEC play, a conference record that tied the fewest wins in program history. Kirt, who received a contract extension through 2030, had led the team to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first four seasons.

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is in stable condition in intensive care after suffering head and chest injuries in added time of a Spanish second division match against Andorra. The 30-year-old collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono when the score was 2-2, and Spanish media reported he suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated. The referee showed Owono a straight red card before abandoning the match.

Sal Frelick told the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series championship parade crowd that he would have a beer for every person there, declaring he was having 100,000 beers. The outfielder praised the close relationships among teammates and fans after Milwaukee won its first World Series title. The celebration followed the team's win over Tampa Bay and a return home to Milwaukee.

Michael Wilbon announced an indefinite on-air leave from ESPN, including Pardon the Interruption and his NBA reporting duties, citing struggles with multiple health issues. Wilbon, who has co-hosted PTI with Tony Kornheiser for 25 years, said the leave is not retirement but a trip to the injured list. He said the struggles are health related, not to alcohol or gambling.

Alexander Zverev claimed the ATP Tour No. 1 ranking for the first time on Monday, replacing Jannik Sinner, who fell to No. 2. The 29-year-old German received the trophy at the 2026 Paris Masters after winning the French Open and U.S. Open this season. Carlos Alcaraz remains No. 3, with Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev rounding out the top five.

Alejandro Bedoya announced his retirement from professional soccer after the 2026 MLS season, ending a career in which he captained the Philadelphia Union for nine seasons. The 39-year-old, who joined from France's FC Nantes in 2016, led the Union to two Supporters' Shield titles and the 2022 MLS Cup final. He earned 66 caps for the US men's national team and won two Concacaf Gold Cup titles.

Brent Venables fired second-year offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina, with the Sooners' offense ranking 108th nationally in scoring at 22 points per game. Arbuckle, hired from Washington State on a three-year deal averaging $1.5 million per year, is owed $1.875 million through January 2028. The 4-4 Sooners are at risk of missing their first bowl game since 1998.

The Minnesota Wild unveiled black-and-green Hometown Remix alternate jerseys that will be worn nine times this season. The designs feature a crescent moon, sleeve constellations and a star on the numbers, but their look resembles the Dallas Stars, a Minnesota rival. ESPN's Greg Wyshinski ranked the Wild's jersey 11th among the 32 NHL Hometown Remix uniforms.

The NFL and TMRW Sports announced Premier Flag, a new professional league for men and women set to launch in the summer of 2027 as a preview of flag football's Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The league aims to make the sport lucrative enough for players to leave day jobs, with coaching, conditioning and health benefits. USA Football stars Ashlea Klam and Izzy Geraci, along with Darrell Doucette III, signed on as ambassadors.

The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled a green Hometown Remix uniform inspired by Chicago history and the franchise's 1961 Stanley Cup championship. The design includes a lace-up collar, sleeve striping, four debossed six-pointed stars on each sleeve and the 'I Will' motto inside the hem. The team will wear the jersey six times in the 2026-27 regular season, beginning against the Colorado Avalanche.

Christian Mbilli's promoter Camille Estephan said referee Hector Afu appeared to be influenced by Canelo Alvarez when docking a point in the eighth round of their WBC super-middleweight title fight in Riyadh. Alvarez won by unanimous decision with scores of 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110 to reclaim the title a year after losing to Terence Crawford. The point deduction marked Mbilli's first professional loss.

Canadian professional cliff diver Molly Carlson became the first woman to dive from a free-standing iceberg after climbing a floating iceberg off Twillingate, Newfoundland. She launched backward nearly 50 feet into the Atlantic, setting a personal record for her highest backward dive. The project, organized by Red Bull with ice climber Will Gadd, took place on June 11 and was shown in an October documentary.

Steve Borthwick named a 36-player England squad for the Nations Championship, with scrum-half Alex Mitchell left out after a hamstring injury in Northampton's win over Gloucester. Ben Spencer and Harry Randall are included, while Fin Smith is in the squad despite missing a training camp. England will face Australia on Nov. 8, then Japan and New Zealand, before Finals Weekend.

Fifa Laopakdee became the second player after Hideki Matsuyama to win back-to-back Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships, beating New Zealand's Zack Swanwick by three strokes at Te Arai Links. The Arizona State senior finished at six under and earned a 2027 Masters invitation plus a spot in The Open at St Andrews. Swanwick's triple bogey on the 11th hole turned the final round.

Juan Carlos Ferrero, who guided Carlos Alcaraz from age 15 to seven Grand Slam titles, will work alongside Ben Shelton and his father Bryan as the American's coach. The 24-year-old Shelton, ranked No. 4, reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open before losing to Alexander Zverev. Ferrero split with Alcaraz in December and is expected to help Shelton play smarter in crucial moments.

Ross Chastain said on his podcast that his decision to lift off the throttle coming off Turn 2 at Phoenix set in motion the chain reaction that led Zane Smith to hit Carson Hocevar at more than 130 mph. NASCAR fined Smith $50,000 for the post-race contact after the October 18 Freeway Insurance 500. Chastain said he knew Hocevar's spotter personally and expected a warning, but the collision sent Hocevar into Smith.

Former Penn State wrestler Levi Haines won his first world title in the 79 kilogram class in Kazakhstan, defeating Iran's Mohammad Nokhodilarimi 4-3 in the final. Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members won three gold medals and six total medals, with Kyle Snyder and Kyle Dake each claiming a fifth world title. Haines is awaiting an NCAA antitrust ruling that could allow a fifth college season.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame named eight candidates for its 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, including managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella. The ballot also includes Sandy Alderson, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner and Bill White, with the committee meeting Dec. 6 in San Diego. Election requires 75 percent of the vote, and any inductee will be honored next July 25.

The Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled a Hometown Remix sweater using the rich blue coloring from their 1967 inaugural season, with design details drawn from local landmarks and cultural heritage. The team will debut the uniform on Nov. 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights and wear it at 10 home games this season. The release is part of a league-wide program covering all 32 NHL franchises.

UCLA moved up to No. 5 in the Associated Press Top-25 and the Coaches Poll after becoming 8-0 in Bob Chesney's first season. The Bruins are ranked behind Miami, Georgia, Utah and Notre Dame, with USC at No. 18 after beating Ohio State. UCLA's remaining schedule includes road games at Minnesota and Michigan and home games against Illinois and USC.

Sporting Lisbon is parting ways with coach Rui Borges after a slow start to the season, with reserve team coach Tiago Fernandes taking temporary control ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk in London. The club said it has begun discussions with Borges with a view to terminating his employment contract. Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is expected to take over, according to French media.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's 37-point game against the Clippers drew comparisons to Jayson Tatum and Paul George from ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel. Lendeborg, who shot 6-for-11 from three, is averaging 22.3 points per game and is the third Warriors rookie to average over 20 in his first seven games, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry.

His 37 points are the most by a Warriors rookie in a game since Stephen Curry scored 42 in 2010.

Florida State interim coach Rick Stockstill is scheduled to address the media Monday for the first time since taking over after Mike Norvell's dismissal, as the Seminoles prepare for Saturday's ACC road game at Boston College. FSU, 3-5 and on a three-game losing streak, will play at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, at noon.

The Seminoles are searching for a permanent head coach while Stockstill leads the team through the final stretch of the season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 600 career receptions, doing it in 90 games during Detroit's 19 to 15 win over Minnesota. He finished with seven catches for 46 yards, extending a career total to 600 receptions, 6,823 receiving yards and 49 receiving touchdowns. The previous record was 96 games, shared by Keenan Allen, Antonio Brown and Cooper Kupp.

Joe Burrow became the first quarterback since Norm Van Brocklin in 1951 to record at least 450 passing yards, five passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in a game. Burrow finished with 462 passing yards, five touchdown passes and a rushing score in Cincinnati's 43 to 36 overtime win over Tennessee, though he also threw three interceptions. Cincinnati improved to 5 to 2 and extended its winning streak to three games.

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham announced that freshman Tommy Carr will start Saturday against Michigan State and remain the Wolverines' starting quarterback for the 'foreseeable future.' Carr, who threw for 266 yards and three total touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Rutgers, posted the highest single-game completion percentage for a freshman starter in program history. Bryce Underwood, who entered the season as QB1, will continue in a backup role.

The Nashville Predators revealed their NHL Hometown Remix alternate jersey, an all-navy design with gold trim and filigree detailing inspired by country stagewear. The jersey includes a special patch honoring country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on August 25.

The Predators will wear the jersey 10 times this season before the pieces are auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Preds Foundation, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Mercedes can win the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by outscoring Ferrari by three or more points, with the Italian team 126 points behind with four rounds left. Toto Wolff called the Mexican Grand Prix a 'catastrophic moment' for George Russell, who finished sixth after a first-lap collision and energy delivery issues, and said the team 'let Russell down' at the start.

Russell skipped post-race media after congratulating teammate Kimi Antonelli, the new youngest world champion.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane are among 26 nominees for the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World XI, with the shortlist decided by professional footballers. A total of 19,806 players voted, and the list also includes Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal. The award is voted exclusively by players, who select the team based on peer performances.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is 'in the dark' about his future amid a nine-game winless streak, the club's worst since 1988-89, with United 17th in the Premier League and 20th or 21st in the Champions League standings. Carrick said he is looking forward to Tuesday's Champions League match against Roma, recalling a 7-1 win over the Italian club in 2007 when he scored twice.

A two-week international break is approaching, and speculation is growing that Carrick will be replaced.

Afghanistan reached sixth place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings for the first time, passing Sri Lanka to enter the top six. The team, which made its ODI debut in 2009, has won 96 of 191 matches and has already moved ahead of Bangladesh, England and the West Indies. The climb follows a 4 to 0 series win over Ireland and a 3 to 0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe, with a two match Test series against Zimbabwe next.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola called Jurrien Timber's shirt pull on Alexander Isak 'a clear penalty' after Arsenal's 1-0 win at Anfield, saying the contact was visible to everyone and VAR should have intervened. Isak stayed on his feet after the incident inside the box, and Liverpool's players and supporters felt they were denied an equalizing opportunity.

The result ended Arsenal's 14-year wait for a win at the ground, with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal.

Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn quad, according to an initial prognosis after he was carted off Sunday. The 2020 third round pick has started every game and will have more tests to confirm the diagnosis. Hamilton has played his entire career in Jacksonville and is slated to become a free agent after this season.

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell, who went limp after a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-15 win, is resting in a local hospital and will remain overnight for monitoring. The Lions described the injury as a neck issue and have not confirmed whether he has movement in his extremities.

Coach Dan Campbell said Campbell was alert and breathing when he left the field and is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 p.m. Monday.

Florida State's firing of Mike Norvell after a 36-24 loss to Clemson leaves the school owing $50.3 million, the third-largest buyout in college football history. President Richard McCullough called it a big business decision and said he was not seeing the right trajectory. The school can settle in one payment or monthly installments through 2031, and Norvell must seek work at market rate to reduce the debt.

Dak Prescott said it was 'weak' and 'cowardice' to put the Cowboys' 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona on head coach Brian Schottenheimer alone, saying the collapse was 'all of us.' The Cowboys blew a 14-point lead, with Arizona scoring 20 points in the final 11 minutes of regulation. Wide receiver George Pickens, who had only four targets and 48 yards, is playing out his franchise tag and could be traded before the November 10 deadline.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces an expanded NFL investigation after a police report revealed three additional women who accused him of physical abuse. The new allegations date to 2021 and 2022 during his time with the Las Vegas Raiders and add to a May 2026 incident that led to his arrest.

Jacobs, who missed six games on the exempt list, is cleared to remain active, while his attorneys called the new claims outdated and unsupported.

Patrick Mahomes said the false start that erased Kansas City's game-winning touchdown 'couldn't have been big, but it was called' after the Chiefs lost 28-24 to Denver. The penalty on Jaylon Moore forced the ball back five yards, and Mahomes was sacked on the next play to seal the loss. Mahomes passed for 321 yards and three touchdowns, giving him 49 career games with at least three TD passes, the most in a player's first 10 seasons.

Ohio State tumbled out of the AP Top 10 and dropped eight spots in the Coaches Poll after its 30-18 loss to USC. The Buckeyes open as 9.5-point favorites over Oregon this week, and coach Ryan Day said the team's second-half pace was 'fast enough' despite the final scoring drive taking just under six minutes. True freshman Luke Fahey made his starting debut in the loss.

The Golden State Valkyries, who won the WNBA title in Game 7 over Atlanta on Saturday, have become the first women's sports franchise valued at $1 billion, according to CNBC. The team, launched with a $50 million expansion fee in 2023, has also become the first women's team to surpass $100 million in annual revenue, with Sportico estimating this year's figure could reach $130 million.

The Valkyries sold out all 44 regular-season games at Chase Center over their first two seasons.

Lamar Jackson's thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley's suspected turf toe have turned the Ravens from a 3-point home favorite to an 8.5-point underdog against the Jaguars on Thursday. Huntley will undergo an MRI on Monday, and rookie Joe Fagnano, who completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception in Sunday's loss, may start. The total dropped from 48.5 to 43.5.

Lyon's 2-0 win over Angers carried a farewell atmosphere for Paulo Fonseca, who was in tears after the final whistle. L'Equipe reported he has been courted by Sporting CP as successor to Rui Borges, and Lyon would be happy to shed his lucrative contract. Fonseca arrived in January 2025 to replace Pierre Sage and received a nine-month suspension after an aggressive action toward a referee in his sixth game.

Italy celebrated Kimi Antonelli as the nation's first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years after he finished third in Mexico City to clinch the title with four races to spare. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver became the youngest champion in F1 history and the first Italian winner since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Jannik Sinner, Valentino Rossi and Federica Pellegrini offered congratulations, while Premier Giorgia Meloni praised the milestone.

Aston Villa dropped its threat of legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after he apologized for comments on the Stick to Football podcast. Carragher had linked manager Unai Emery with replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United and told Villa fans to shut up, prompting the club to say it would pursue unacceptable insults. Carragher called his language clumsy and wrong and said the remarks were tongue in cheek.

Jake Paul will fight former kickboxing world champion Cedric Doumbe in a professionally sanctioned eight-round cruiserweight bout at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on 24 December. The 29-year-old American returns after a sixth-round loss to Anthony Joshua, which left him with a broken jaw, titanium plates and removed teeth. Doumbe, 34, has one professional boxing win in 2015 and is signed to the Professional Fighters League.

Luka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to record at least 45 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, five steals, and five three-pointers in a single game. The Slovenian guard led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking his fourth straight game scoring at least 37 points.

Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target at Anfield in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, a first for the club at home in the Premier League era. Kai Havertz scored in the 16th minute as Liverpool, who started Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, attempted 17 shots without David Raya making a save. The defeat ended Liverpool's five-game winning run and left them fifth, nine points behind Arsenal.

Floyd Mayweather announced he will fight Matty Floyd in Bangkok on December 19 as a tune-up for a planned clash with Ryan Garcia in February 2027. The 49-year-old former five-weight world champion described the bout as a tune-up, while Garcia issued a final warning to make the fight happen. Mayweather last boxed professionally in 2017.

Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is being evaluated for a suspected turf toe injury that could keep him out of Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Huntley entered Sunday's loss to the Bills after Lamar Jackson injured his thumb. Rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to make his first NFL start if Huntley is ruled out.

Marc Warren is returning to the DP World Tour three years after losing his card, after finishing joint fifth in the grand final of the second-tier HotelPlanner Tour. The 45-year-old Scot, the oldest player in the field, finished 13th overall after a back-nine fightback, seven shots behind winner Julien Sale. Sale's four-stroke win also earned the 29-year-old a main tour card, while Hamish Brown held second place to secure the season-long title.

Noni Madueke said Alexis Mac Allister tried to bait him into a red card after their heads touched during Arsenal's 1-0 win at Liverpool. The England forward dismissed the incident as a natural movement, noting that both the referee and VAR agreed no card was needed. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher also criticized Mac Allister for the exaggerated fall.

Afghanistan completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep of Zimbabwe by winning the third match by seven wickets in Sharjah on Sunday. Noor Ahmad took a maiden five-wicket haul, 5 for 13 in 3.3 overs, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 79 in under 15 overs. Afghanistan reached the 80-run target in 8.1 overs with seven wickets in hand, their second-biggest T20I win in terms of balls remaining.

Pepe Mel, the former Real Betis manager, underwent successful emergency surgery in Seville after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The 63-year-old is in intensive care, where doctors are monitoring his progress over the coming hours. Real Betis announced the news at the family's request, recalling Mel's two promotions to the top flight and 58 goals as a player for the club.

Katie Boulter reached the last 16 of the Hong Kong Open after beating Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 7-6 (7-2). The British number one was broken while serving for the match at 5-2 up after complaining to the umpire over a point not replayed for an audible noise from outside. Boulter called it a lesson learned and said the incident got under her skin before she managed to get over the line.

Bayern Munich suffered a triple injury blow in a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund, with Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry and Michael Olise all forced off. Saibari faces surgery for an ankle injury and Gnabry has a hamstring injury, while Olise's knee problem does not appear serious according to L'Equipe. A Monday fitness test will decide whether Olise is available for Tuesday's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers' Monday home game against the Chicago Bulls with right foot plantar fascia injury management. He missed Saturday's win over Charlotte and could miss a second straight game, although previous absences came during back-to-backs while Monday is surrounded by off days. Philadelphia also has Dominick Barlow out with a low back stress reaction and Ariel Hukporti out with a right Achilles tendon rupture or tear.

Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in the fifth ODI in Windhoek to win the five-match series 3-2, their first ODI series win against a Full Member nation. JJ Smith took 4 for 20 in the final match, while Louren Steenkamp scored 42 and captain Gerhard Erasmus added 30. Erasmus was named Player of the Series after scoring 263 runs and taking four wickets across the five matches. It is a boost ahead of next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make changes after a sixth straight defeat, with the team expected to look very different after its bye week. The reigning NFC East champions have not won since September 20 and are in last place, while starting quarterback Jalen Hurts has been out since Week 6 with a serious blood clot. The November 10 trade deadline falls during the Eagles' bye week.

Jude Bellingham scored his 50th goal for Real Madrid during a 3-0 victory against Racing Santander, calling the milestone very special for him and the team. The England midfielder scored the second goal and said it is important for all players to score and make a difference, naming Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Arda Guler and himself as match-winners. Real Madrid will next face AEK in the Champions League on Wednesday and then Valencia on Saturday.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had three receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. Targeted six times, he also caught a pass for a two-point conversion. It was his second touchdown of the season, but he finished with fewer than 50 receiving yards for the sixth straight week and seventh time this season.

Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions in the Atlanta Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his first NFL start less than an hour from his hometown of Dade City, Florida. Around 30 family members and friends watched at Raymond James Stadium. Penix said the performance was unlike anything he had experienced, completing eight of 24 passes for 125 yards and a 12.0 passer rating.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Kimi Antonelli is proof that the win at all costs racing driver has died, praising the 20-year-old's humility, integrity and respect. Antonelli clinched the 2026 Formula 1 title with a third-place finish in Mexico City, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, with four races to spare. The Italian became the first champion from his country since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

Lazio became Serie A's outright leader after Inter suffered their first defeat, losing to Milan in Saturday's derby. Cristian Chivu revealed that injuries and a virus hit the squad hours before kick-off, and the loss was his third in three local derbies. At Juventus, Luciano Spalletti addressed fans who booed Andrea Cambiaso, while Milan are working to renew Adrien Rabiot's contract.

Browns coach Todd Monken said he did not bench Deshaun Watson after eight sacks in the 27-6 loss to the Steelers because he wanted the quarterback to gain experience and battle through adversity. Monken said he wanted Watson to battle rather than turn to Shedeur Sanders and took responsibility for the offensive breakdown. Cleveland fell to 5-3 and dropped behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North.

Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at San Mames to end the visitors' four-game league winning run, with Nico Williams assisting the opening goal and Luka Sucic equalizing. Real Sociedad formally disputed the decisive penalty, saying its match report called it a penalty that never was and that VAR should have intervened. The win gave Athletic a third straight victory across all competitions, but Maroan Sannadi left with a hamstring injury.

Julian Erosa retired from the UFC after a first-round knockout win over JeongYeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123, ending his Octagon career with a 10-9 record. He said he had decided before the fight that it would be his last so he could be at peace with the decision and avoid wanting a rematch or redemption. Erosa, who was knocked out eight times in his career, said he wanted to go out on his own terms and spend time with his young family.

Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty and Jude Bellingham added a goal in the first half as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0, ending the hosts' unbeaten home run. Yan Diomande scored a screamer in the 36th minute before the result was never in doubt. The win came with Vinicius Jr. suspended, and Diomande moved to the left wing after starting slowly on the right.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi scored a first career hat-trick and set up two goals as PSG beat bottom club Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1. The Morocco captain was involved in all five goals, helping the league leaders inflict a seventh defeat in nine matches on Le Havre. Nicolas Jackson scored his eighth goal in 12 appearances for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw with Fulham.

Jamie Carragher called Declan Rice the best midfielder in the Premier League by a long way after Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield. Rice set up Kai Havertz's only goal and was named Player of the Match as Arsenal moved three points clear at the top with 24 points from nine games. Carragher also praised Arsenal's defense, which kept Liverpool without a shot on target while missing William Saliba.

Marc Marquez delivered a composed performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with a 10th world title and eighth MotoGP title within touching distance. Jorge Martin withdrew while struggling, and Alex Marquez helped his brother by acting as a rear gunner in the main race. Aprilia endured a difficult weekend after Raul Fernandez and Martin left, leaving Bezzecchi and Ogura as its remaining riders.

Yasin Ayari scored the only goal in the 11th minute as Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Matheus Nunes failed to deal with a low cross, and his attempted clearance fell for the Brighton midfielder to steer the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Enzo Maresca called the goals conceded silly and said City must analyse individual errors after back-to-back Premier League defeats. Brighton moved to within two points of City.

Alexander Zverev will end 2026 as world number one and a two-time Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open and US Open. The 29-year-old is the oldest man in more than 50 years to reach the top ranking for the first time. Zverev, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four, has also faced accusations of physical abuse from two former partners and a major independent investigation.

Stipe Miocic praised Tom Aspinall for vacating the UFC heavyweight title after an eye injury that has kept him from receiving a doctor's clearance. Aspinall was poked in the eye by Ciryl Gane in their October 2025 title fight, which ended in a no contest, and his vacating elevated Gane from interim champion to undisputed champion. Miocic, who also suffered an eye injury in his second fight with Daniel Cormier, said he could relate.

Islam Makhachev suggested his next fight may be one of the last in his career after stepping away from a planned UFC 336 defense against Carlos Prates. The welterweight champion said he wants to face the best of Prates and Michael Morales, who have been booked for an interim title fight in Toronto. Makhachev is on a 17-fight UFC winning streak and is ranked No. 1 in the pound-for-pound rankings.

Connor McDavid broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL record for fewest games to reach 30 assists in a season with 30 assists in 15 games. His ninth goal moved him into fourth place on the Oilers all-time goal list with 418 career goals, passing Glenn Anderson. McDavid is on pace for 225 points, which would break Gretzky's NHL record of 215.

Kerim Alajbegovic and Jérémie Boga scored in the final 20 minutes as Juventus beat 10-man Napoli 2-0 in a match decided by two late goals. Both sides were dealing with long injury lists, and Napoli coach Allegri was suspended, with Marco Landucci on the touchline. The win eased pressure on Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti after a Genoa loss, while Napoli's struggles continued.

Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker disputed a roughing-the-passer penalty against Deshaun Watson after Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 27-6, saying officials were babying the quarterback. Brisker said he made contact with his chest and moved to the side, arguing his technique should avoid a fine. Watson was sacked eight times, briefly left the game, and completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards as the Browns scored only two field goals.

The Los Angeles Lakers led the Toronto Raptors by 16 points in the final two minutes before their bench unit almost blew the lead. Coach JJ Redick brought Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler and Matisse Thybulle back in to secure a 131-125 win. Redick said he would not make that mistake again and would leave the players in to play to the final buzzer.

Toto Wolff said Kimi Antonelli's third place in Mexico City, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, secured the Drivers' title and answered critics who called the 20-year-old too young. Antonelli beat Sebastian Vettel's age record by three years and 66 days. Wolff said two sponsors left after the promotion and the team trusted him through a difficult year.

Sean McVay said he does not consider the Chargers a rival after the Rams won 24-9, while president Kevin Demoff celebrated the result with a Ron Burgundy GIF. The teams share SoFi Stadium but meet only about once every four years. The Rams improved to 4-4 and hold an 8-6 edge in the all-time series.

Brittany Mahomes criticized the officials on Instagram after a false start erased an apparent go-ahead touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice in the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to Denver. The penalty on right tackle Jaylon Moore moved Kansas City back to the 6-yard line, and Malcolm Roach sacked Mahomes on the next play. Coach Andy Reid said he did not see a false start, while Brittany Mahomes called it the weakest call she had ever seen.

Patrick Mahomes called the AFC West a dogfight after the Chiefs lost 28-24 to Denver, their second straight defeat of the 2026 season. Kansas City had won nine straight division titles until 2025, when an injury-ravaged team finished 6-11. The division now has three teams above .500, and the Chiefs face the Jets, Falcons, Cardinals and Bills in their next four games.

Mason McCormick was flagged for unnecessary roughness after body-slamming Jared Verse during an extra point attempt in the Steelers' win. Former Browns player Jason Pinkston defended the move on X, saying offensive linemen are taught to dump a defender who jumps. Verse said he jumped to block the kick, landed on his head and lost respect for Pittsburgh, while McCormick said he did not know who it was.

Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz began a jury trial Monday in Brooklyn federal court on charges they accepted bribes while colluding with gamblers. Prosecutors say the pair helped two Dominican Republic bettors win at least $460,000 on prop bets about the speed and outcome of certain pitches. Clase and Ortiz have pleaded not guilty and are on leave without pay.

A possible MLB lockout looms when the collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 1, which would immediately freeze all business, including free agency. Owners and commissioner Rob Manfred have pushed a salary cap they have long sought, while union head Bruce Meyer called it the opposite of competition. The shutdown could delay spring training and maybe the 2027 regular season.

Vincent Janssen scored and had two assists, and David Da Costa added a goal and assist as Portland beat Houston 3 to 1 on Sunday. The Timbers moved from 11th to eighth in the Western Conference with one regular season match left. Da Costa scored his career high seventh goal in the 25th minute, and Janssen added a goal in the 78th. Houston still has a chance to finish in the top four.

Andrew Novak won the VidantaWorld Mexico Open by five shots over Steven Fisk and Kristoffer Ventura, carding a final round two under 69 to finish 25 under. The win is his first solo PGA Tour victory. Novak said a putter change in August helped his play on the greens, and he picked up over eight shots on the greens and over five on approach. He said the win gave him confidence and opportunity.

Sebastian Vettel sent Kimi Antonelli a tribute after the Mercedes driver became Formula 1's youngest world champion by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he needed little to clinch the title. Vettel called Antonelli curious, fearless and controlled, and recalled his own first title as an adrenaline rush that kept him awake for days. He urged the 20-year-old to be ready for little sleep and to find deeper meaning in the trophy.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completed 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while rushing for four yards on three attempts. It was his second multi-touchdown passing performance of the season, and he has thrown for 222 or fewer yards in seven of eight outings.

Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 131-125. He hit eight 3-pointers and scored at least 37 points in a fourth straight game, reaching 40-plus points for the 20th time in his 98 regular-season games with the Lakers. Austin Reaves scored 19 and Walker Kessler had 16 points and 15 rebounds.

Coach Ryan Day said cornerback Jay Timmons was held out of the 30-18 loss to USC after retweaking an injury in the previous game against Indiana. Day said the team's doctors and trainers felt it was not the right decision to play him, and that putting him back out would reset the injury. Ohio State, also missing quarterback Julian Sayin for the season, must win its final four games to stay in the College Football Playoff picture.

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 27-10 to the Washington Commanders, extending their losing streak to six games. A false start led to an illegal formation penalty that negated a Jake Elliott field goal, and his retry missed the left upright. The Eagles also punted late in the first half after an incomplete pass, allowing Washington to score a field goal, with the trade deadline nine days away.

Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell after a 36-24 loss to Clemson and named assistant Rick Stockstill interim coach for the final four games. Norvell finished 41-39 in seven seasons, and the Seminoles are 3-5. Stockstill, who has 41 years of coaching experience, will lead the team against Boston College, Pittsburgh, NC State and Florida.

True freshman Tommy Carr completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 54 yards and two scores in Michigan's 28-21 win over Rutgers. Pro Football Focus gave Carr an 83.1 overall offensive grade, the highest on the team, and Michigan converted 12 of 16 third downs. Buchanan had five receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown, while Hansen had three catches for 42 yards.

West Coast Eagles midfielder Ella Roberts tore her right ACL in Saturday's loss to Hawthorn and will need knee reconstruction. The 21-year-old two-time All-Australian may miss the entire 2027 AFLW season because full reconstructive surgery usually takes 12 months to recover from. The Eagles said they will arrange surgery as soon as possible.

The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their 2027-28 options on Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber but will not pick up Nikola Topic's option. The moves give the team another season to evaluate McCain, acquired from Philadelphia on Feb. 4, 2026, who has averaged 10.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 96 career games.

Lisandro Martinez was sent off after a second yellow card as Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea, extending a winless run to nine games. Morgan Rogers scored and Cole Palmer converted a penalty after Martinez fouled Wesley Fofana. The nine-game winless streak is the club's longest since 1988. United are one point above the relegation zone, with coach Michael Carrick under pressure.

Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-112 without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. His 37 points were the most by a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry scored 42 on April 14, 2010. Lendeborg joined Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only other Warriors with two 30-point games in their first seven games, and Golden State won a fourth straight game.

Dak Prescott defended head coach Brian Schottenheimer after Dallas' overtime loss to Arizona, but said the offense needed to do one thing differently. Prescott completed 19 of 29 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 20 yards and a score, while the Cowboys produced 261 total offensive yards and allowed 467. Owner Jerry Jones said he did not see a midseason coaching change and called the loss a criticism of everyone.

China's state broadcaster CCTV did not air a Real Madrid match on Sunday despite Kylian Mbappé's apology for remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong. China Media Group, CCTV's parent, said last Tuesday it would suspend La Liga broadcasts after the furore. Mbappé called his comment ill judged and said it hurt many people in China and Chinese communities.

The broadcaster has acknowledged apologies but not said how long the blackout will last.

Cutter Gauthier scored a hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3. Judd Caulfield scored twice and rookie Roger McQueen added a goal for the Ducks, who won for the second time in nine games. Laurent Brossoit made 20 saves in his Anaheim debut, while Claude Giroux had a goal and an assist for Ottawa.

Minnesota United beat LAFC 3-1 on Sunday to keep its MLS Cup Playoff hopes alive heading into Decision Day. Joaquin Pereyra scored twice and Cherrion Valerius added his first MLS goal before Sergio Vasquez scored a 90th-minute bicycle kick for LAFC. The Loons, unbeaten in October, will host San Jose on the final day of the regular season.

Air Force beat UConn 35-26 behind 366 rushing yards, with quarterback Kemper Hodges running for 200 yards and four touchdowns. The Falcons converted five of six fourth-down attempts and closed with an 11:37 touchdown drive, including a one-yard Hodges run, to reach bowl eligibility. UConn fell to 4-4 after a 55-yard touchdown pass to Alex Godavitarne and a 46-yard run by Kenji Christian fell short.

Robert Whittaker will face Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Sydney on Feb. 7, 2027, at Afterpay Arena. Whittaker, 27-9, stopped Nikita Krylov in the third round in July to end a two-fight losing streak, while Guskov, 18-4-1, comes off a stoppage loss to Magomed Ankalaev. The event is headlined by a lightweight clash between Quillan Salkilld and Benoit Saint Denis.

Kansas City coach Andy Reid said he did not see the false start that erased an apparent touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice, ending the Chiefs' 28-24 comeback loss to Denver. The penalty on Jaylon Moore moved the ball to the 6-yard line, where Mahomes was sacked by Malcolm Roach to end the game. Rookie running back Jonah Coleman led the Broncos in rushing and receiving, with a 50-yard catch-and-run before a 5-yard score.

Jayden Daniels gave a shoutout to injured wide receiver Terry McLaurin on Washington's first touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaurin suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, making this the first season in his career in which he plays in fewer than 10 games. The Commanders were seeking their first win since Week 3 against Seattle.

The San Diego Padres declined options on right-handers Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, while exercising a $2.5 million option on left-hander Kyle Hart. Pivetta, who agreed to a $55 million deal in February 2025, becomes a free agent after missing time this season with right elbow inflammation. Infielder Miguel Andujar also declined his option, while left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his.

Oklahoma State lost 51-49 at Iowa State after allowing 581 yards and 51 points, with coach Eric Morris saying the defense had few answers. Iowa State running back Aiden Flora rushed for 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard score with 11:08 left that restored a 10-point lead. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score, and Kyle Konrardy kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised Gabby Williams after the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Williams scored 28 of her 30 points in the second half and earned Finals MVP as Golden State won its first title in its second year. Veronica Burton sank two free throws with 5.1 seconds left to seal the championship.

Auburn lost to Ole Miss Saturday after allowing 28 unanswered points and being outscored 31-6 in the second half. Coach Alex Golesh said his biggest concern was the team's lack of finish, the first time he had seen it this season. Auburn rushed for only 63 yards against an Ole Miss rushing defense that allowed 161 yards per game entering the game, and committed eight penalties for 67 yards.

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels took a hard hit from Nolan Smith late in the first half and needed time to get up, though he stayed in the game. The Commanders overcame a 10-0 deficit to lead 13-10 at the break, with Daniels completing 11 of 22 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles managed just seven first downs and 113 total yards in the first half.

Kimi Antonelli said he could not see clearly through tears on the final lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix after becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days. The Mercedes driver finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and said memories from karting to the present came through his mind. He was lifted onto the podium by Verstappen and Hamilton, with songs that reminded him of his late grandfather.

Lionel Messi scored his 937th goal and assisted an equalizer as Inter Miami beat New England 2 to 1 at Gillette Stadium. Berterame equalized in the 69th minute after an assist from Messi, who had his back to goal. Messi then beat three opponents before scoring. Inter Miami moved to 59 points, one ahead of New England, with one round left before the playoffs.

Florida State is seeking a new head coach after parting ways with Mike Norvell, and a Jimbo Fisher return would carry a financial incentive. Fisher received a $77.6 million buyout from Texas A&M in 2023 and has not coached since, so he could accept a lower salary without a new buyout. He led Florida State to a 2013 national championship.

Gotham FC finished the regular season as top seed with 61 points and a 18-5-7 record, while Seattle Reign clinched the final playoff spot with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pride. The playoffs begin November 6 with San Diego Wave hosting Utah Royals, and the championship will be played November 21 at Audi Field in Washington. North Carolina Courage missed the playoffs by two points after a 1-0 win over Denver Summit.

Pete Crow-Armstrong won his second straight National League Gold Glove in center field, while Alex Bregman won his second Gold Glove at third base for the Cubs. Bregman became the first Cubs third baseman to win the award since Ron Santo in 1968. Crow-Armstrong beat Andy Pages and Michael Harris, and Bregman beat Max Muncy and Javier Sanoja. Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn also won a minor league Gold Glove as the top defensive first baseman.

Nolan McLean won the National League Gold Glove for pitchers in his first full season, giving the Mets their first Gold Glove since Juan Lugares after the 2014 season. The rookie right-hander became the first Mets pitcher to win the award since Ron Darling in 1989. McLean posted a 12-10 record, 3.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 194 strikeouts in 179 2/3 innings, and is in the NL Rookie of the Year discussion.

Oscar Piastri was given a 10s penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad at the Mexico Grand Prix, dropping him from seventh to outside the points. The McLaren driver had qualified 12th, ending a 60-appearance streak of Q3 entries including sprints, and pressured Lindblad for 12 laps before contact in Turn 1. Lindblad ended up in the wall, and Piastri said he was trying to avoid a crash when the wheels interlocked.

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto received post-race penalties for failing to slow under yellow flags at the Mexico Grand Prix, dropping them to 17th and 15th. A 10s penalty for Oscar Piastri's collision with Arvid Lindblad also removed him from the points. Haas debutant Ryo Hirakawa finished 10th, scoring on his Formula 1 race debut after replacing Esteban Ocon.

Cole Young won the 2026 American League Gold Glove as a second baseman, becoming the first Mariners player to receive the award since Cal Raleigh and Dylan Moore won in 2024. Young is the third second baseman in Mariners history to win a Gold Glove, after Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds. He recorded 16 runs saved, over 220 putouts and a .990 fielding percentage.

Former New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman died at 83 after battling multiple illnesses, the team announced. He was a key part of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series win, winning Game 2 and the clinching Game 5, in which he threw a complete-game five-hitter against Baltimore. The image of him leaping into catcher Jerry Grote's arms after the final out is described as one of the most iconic images in baseball history.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award, beating the Yankees' Austin Wells and the Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela for American League honors. Dingler led baseball with 15 defensive runs saved and started 116 times behind the plate. He also hit 27 home runs and drove in 91 runs.

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell was carted to a hospital after a frightening injury in Sunday's win over Minnesota, and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson said his teammate would have wanted to stay and help secure the victory. The Lions, already shorthanded by injuries, also saw Cade Mays, D.J. Reed, Jimmy Rolder and Jacob Saylors hurt. Head coach Dan Campbell had not offered an encouraging update after the game.

Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points with seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as San Antonio beat Minnesota 121-111 on Halloween night. He became the first Spurs player to record 40-plus points and five-plus blocks in a game since David Robinson in 1996. San Antonio has won four straight after losing its first two games.

The NBA suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings for one game for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. The incident happened late in Saturday's 121-99 Pelicans win, and Flemings will miss Monday's game against Indiana without pay. Flemings, 19, was selected with the No. 8 pick in June's NBA Draft and has played seven NBA games.

Joey Logano finished 18th at Martinsville and is officially eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series title fight after two costly pit stops. He made an extra green stop to tighten a wheel and later dragged a crew member out of his pit box while they struggled to pull a wrench from the rear window. Logano, who has three victories since July, is within 40 points of the second place spot and still has a realistic shot at finishing second.

Connor McDavid scored a goal and extended his NHL record season-opening assists streak to 15 games as Edmonton beat New York 4-1 on Sunday. His 50-second goal gave him the fourth most goals in Oilers history and the most first-minute goals in franchise history. Colton Dach scored twice, and Matt Tomkins made 28 saves in his first start for Edmonton.

The Seattle Kraken traded center Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood in a one-for-one deal. Wright, the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, had 3 goals and 4 points in 14 games this season after requesting a trade this summer. Wood, the 15th overall pick in 2023, has 18 goals and 34 points in 91 regular-season games for Nashville.

The Orlando Magic lost 108-97 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, falling to 2-4 in their first matchup of the season. Franz Wagner had 14 points on 5-of-20 shooting and 12 assists, while Jayson Tatum scored 32 for Boston. Coach Sean Sweeney said the Celtics focused on Wagner and that Orlando must improve ball security after 18 turnovers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he does not see a midseason coaching change for Brian Schottenheimer after Dallas blew a two-touchdown lead in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Jones compared the situation to the 2010 firing of Wade Phillips and said many people let Schottenheimer down. The loss dropped Dallas to 3-5 and 1-2 at home, with the trade deadline approaching.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points and Julius Randle had 20 as Brooklyn beat Indiana 98-90 on Sunday night. Day'Ron Sharpe added 15 points and 13 rebounds in the Nets' first victory of the season, while Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 23 points. The Nets led by 12 three times in the third quarter and held a 43-37 rebounding edge.

Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent, a week after the club's previous game was postponed. Coach Ange Postecoglou said he rested Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan because of match pressure and travel. Al-Nassr is ninth in the western zone group and aiming for a first Asian title, while security concerns continue for Asian competitions.

Australia's Haftu Strintzos finished fifth at the New York City Marathon in 2:06:34, 33 seconds behind Sweden's Andreas Almgren and 14 seconds off his Australian record. A top-five finish at a Platinum Label marathon during the qualifying window counts as meeting the Olympic entry standard, so the result is very likely to secure his place at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The 27-year-old was one of six men to break 2:07 in New York.

The New York Jets lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 38 to 33 in Week 8, dropping to 2 to 6 and suffering another one point defeat. Quarterback Geno Smith was intercepted at the end when the Jets had a shot at the Raiders end zone. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught six of 12 targets for 83 yards, and head coach Aaron Glenn said talking about how close the team is would not do any good.

Denver defeated Kansas City 28-24 in Week 8, improving to 6-2 and moving into first place in the AFC West. The win gave Sean Payton his 200th career victory after rookie running back Jonah Coleman scored a 5-yard touchdown late. Kansas City's final touchdown was negated by a false start with four seconds left, and Patrick Mahomes was sacked to seal it.

Gotham FC won its first NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals, with Guro Reiten scoring in the ninth minute and Jaedyn Shaw adding an 80th-minute goal. The reigning champions finished top of the regular season, while San Diego Wave, Washington Spirit and KC Current secured home-field advantage in the quarterfinals. Seattle Reign held the eighth seed to complete the playoff field.

The New England Patriots overcame a 10-point deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19, allowing 21 unanswered points in the second half. Malik Willis threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns, but a missed 43-yard field goal and a recovered onside kick ended Miami's comeback. The Dolphins are 1-6 and will host Detroit next.

William Byron won the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville, snapping a 35-race winless streak and leading 362 of 500 laps. Kyle Larson finished ninth, lost six points and now has a 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell with one race left. The title fight is down to Larson, Bell and Denny Hamlin, and Larson can clinch during Stage 1 at Homestead-Miami.

The Minnesota Vikings fell from unbeaten on Sunday and are no longer the leader in the NFC playoff picture, with the tiebreaker decided by strength of victory. The 49ers have beaten the Rams, Dolphins, Cardinals, Broncos, Seahawks and Commanders, while the Vikings have beaten the Packers, Bears, Buccaneers, Dolphins, Saints and Colts.

USC upset No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday, improving to 7-2 and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Coach Lincoln Riley said the players and staff stayed together, highlighted leadership and a better running game, and called Ohio State one of the best programs in America. He added that every game is its own season.

Liverpool lost 1-0 at home to Arsenal on Sunday, and captain Virgil van Dijk and coach Andoni Iraola questioned a missed penalty call. They said Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt in the box in a clear and obvious incident that VAR did not correct. Van Dijk said 50 cameras had seen it, while Iraola said Isak was not diving for the call.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after a hard hit to the lower body. He had four receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown before limping off in the fourth quarter after making a catch. Replay showed he appeared to hyperextend his leg, and the extent of his injury was not immediately clear. The Bills faced criticism for keeping him in while leading by three scores.

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Seattle Sounders 5-1 on Sunday, setting club milestones for home wins, 11, and points, 35, in an MLS regular season. Brian White scored twice and became the first Vancouver player in the MLS era to reach 100 goals across all competitions. The No. 1 Western Conference seed has home-field advantage through the Western Conference Final and possibly the MLS Cup.

Kyle Larson finished ninth in the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville after arriving with a 73-point championship lead over Denny Hamlin. A strategy call and handling issues cost him track position, and he briefly fell a lap before recovering. The NASCAR Cup Series title will now be decided at Homestead-Miami.

Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 in Week 8 while starting quarterback Baker Mayfield played the entire game and completed 0-of-3 passes for no yards. The win was the fourth time a team had zero or fewer passing yards and won since the forward pass was legalized, and the first in more than 50 years. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. completed 8-of-24 passes for 125 yards and threw four interceptions.

Australia has rested Mitch Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins for two white-ball series against England, with Mitchell Marsh to lead both squads. Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green were selected for the three ODIs, while Sam Harper, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Lachlan Shaw are in the T20 squad. Mahli Beardman is set for an ODI debut as Australia prepares for a four-test series against New Zealand starting Dec. 9.

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-6 to take sole possession of first place in the AFC North as they enter bye week. Running back Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, while the Browns managed only 34 rushing yards. Pittsburgh has allowed 55 rushing yards per game during a four-game winning streak.

Nashville beat New York 3-2 on a rainy Sunday, using two own goals and a stoppage-time Sam Surridge goal to erase a two-goal lead and end the Red Bulls' postseason hopes. Nashville extended its unbeaten streak to nine and finished unbeaten at home, 15-0-2, for the second time in club history. The result, with Toronto's 3-1 loss to Atlanta, clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth for the Columbus Crew.

Norvell was fired after a 36-24 home loss to Clemson, ending a 41-39 record over nearly seven seasons. His downfall was traced to Dec. 3, 2023, when the College Football Playoff committee left undefeated Florida State out of the four-team field in favor of one-loss Alabama. Since that 13-0 season, the Seminoles have gone 10-23.

Japan's Mao Shimada won the Skate Canada women's title on her senior Grand Prix debut, scoring 153.33 for the free skate and 235.44 overall. The 18-year-old, a four-time Junior Grand Prix Final and World Junior champion, has never lost an international competition. Estonia's Niina Petrokina finished second and the United States' Isabeau Levito took third.

The Columbus Crew qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference with 44 points and a 13-15-5 record with one match left. Interim manager Laurent Courtois led the team to its fourth straight playoff berth after parting ways with head coach Henrik Rydström in May. The Crew have won three MLS Cup presented by Audi titles, most recently in 2023, and are seeking a fifth final appearance.

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a serious-looking injury after a tackle in the fourth quarter and was carted off to a local hospital. The Lions still beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, but the scene affected players on both sides. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell opened his press conference by saying everyone is thinking and praying for Campbell.

The Baltimore Ravens lost 36-10 to the Buffalo Bills, falling to 4-4 after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured. Rookie Joe Fagnano entered, but Baltimore produced only 144 total yards and allowed 20 unanswered points after a third-quarter field goal. The Ravens are 0-2 in the AFC North and face Jacksonville on a short week.

Cincinnati beat Tennessee 43-36 in overtime, producing a final score never seen in the 107-year NFL history. Joe Burrow threw for 462 yards and five touchdowns, added a nine-yard rushing touchdown and threw three interceptions. Tee Higgins caught an 18-yard pass to tie the game with 1:17 left, and Burrow's overtime run gave the Bengals the win.

Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix to become the youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20 years and 68 days. The Mercedes driver finished behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and is the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Four rounds remain, with Brazil next.

Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 42-7, rushing for 183 yards and controlling the game. Bhayshul Tuten had 104 rushing yards and a touchdown, plus a 25-yard catch-and-run score, while Chris Rodriguez Jr. added 41 yards and a touchdown. Trevor Lawrence was 10 of 14 for 210 yards and three touchdowns, and Rayuan Lane returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown.

Gardner Minshew entered with under 1:40 left in the third quarter and threw three touchdowns as the Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime. The win came after Dallas led by 14 points twice, including 24-10 with 14:20 left. Owner Jerry Jones said he does not see a midseason coaching change for Brian Schottenheimer.

Lewis Hamilton finished second behind Max Verstappen at the Mexico City Grand Prix and said he is 'really pissed' after a Lap 1 incident with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. Leclerc ran onto the grass and cut the chicane, emerging ahead after Turn 4, and received a five-second penalty. Hamilton called for serious talks at Ferrari, saying the team lost good points and that action must be taken.

Pyotr Kochetkov made 26 saves for his 13th career NHL shutout as Carolina beat Winnipeg 7-0 on Sunday. The win extended his winning streak to 10 games, surpassing the nine-game franchise record held by Cam Ward and Brandon Bussi. Sean Walker scored twice, including a shorthanded goal, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi added the final goal.

The Rams did not record a first down until 1:26 remained in the half, then scored 21 unanswered points to beat the Chargers 24-9. Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Puka Nacua all scored touchdowns, while Justin Herbert threw two interceptions. The Rams are 4-4 and the Chargers are 0-7.