Sports News: 4 November 2026

A world record 51 red cards were shown in a chaotic Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship semi-final first leg between Uberlandia and Mamore. The referee's report said a brawl began after Mamore's Davi taunted the opposition bench, with 43 players and eight coaching staff sent off. The game was abandoned after about 40 minutes, and Uberlandia conceded the second leg because Mamore had only seven players available.

Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca had a heated argument on the pitch in the 83rd minute of Napoli's match in Porto. The dispute began after a misunderstanding on the edge of the box when De Bruyne did not pass to Lucca and lost possession. The players exchanged heated words, with one visible remark asking why the other was speaking, and both telling each other where to go.

Golden State Valkyries fans filled downtown San Francisco for a championship parade along the Embarcadero after the franchise won its first WNBA title. The team beat the Atlanta Dream in a Game 7 that drew 3.3 million viewers, the most-watched WNBA playoff game ever. Kiah Stokes, a four-time champion, wore a shirt referencing a July graphic that had not listed Golden State among the five teams with the best chances.

Como beat Lens 9-1 in north-eastern France, the biggest win for an away side in Champions League history. The club also matched the record for the biggest margin of victory in the Champions League proper, with nine goals, one more than the 8-0 wins by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Tasos Douvikas scored a hat-trick, with Nico Paz, Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina and Matteo Papaccioli also scoring.

Borussia Dortmund beat Real Betis 2-1 in the Champions League, with Fabio Silva and Konstantinos Karetsas scoring for the winners. Aitor Ruibal's goal kept Betis in the game, but Dortmund took three points to move to 12th in the league phase table. The result keeps them in the running for knockout qualification, although they face Arsenal and Inter Milan in their next Champions League games.

West Ham came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Cardiff in Scott Parker's first match as head coach. Jack Moylan scored a first-half hat-trick for Cardiff, but Max Kilman levelled eight minutes from time after a second-half response. Parker, confirmed earlier on Wednesday, said the team showed character after coming off two defeats, while leaders Middlesbrough lost 2-0 at Wrexham.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the 2026 season after needing surgery on an injured shoulder, coach Sean McVay said. Watson, who dislocated the shoulder in Week 3, had played all but one game since and most recently exited Sunday's game against the Chargers after aggravating the injury.

The cornerback, signed to a three-year, $51 million contract, had one interception, 24 tackles and nine passes defensed in seven games.

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with 16-year-old JJ Gabriel, who is registered with Manchester United's academy until the end of the season. Real Madrid intend to sign him in January under a FIFA loophole for young players with a European passport, which Gabriel qualifies for through both parents. Gabriel requested to leave United in September and has not trained with the club since.

Erling Haaland scored 12 minutes from time to give Manchester City a 3-2 Champions League win over RB Leipzig. The winner came after Leipzig had twice equalized, first through Ridle Baku and then Antonio Nusa. City had led twice, with Castello Lukeba's own goal and Enzo Fernandez scoring before Leipzig's second-half comeback. The victory ended a run of two losses in three games and moved City up to seventh in the league phase table.

Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scoring in the first half. Slavia Prague pulled a goal back late through Wiktor Nowak, forcing a nervous finish for the visitors. Arsenal survived with a goal-line clearance from Gabriel Magalhaes and saves from David Raya to extend their unbeaten start in the Champions League.

Liverpool lost 3-2 to Fenerbahce in Istanbul after twice taking the lead, with goals from Mason Greenwood, Archie Brown and Vedat Muriqi completing the comeback. Alexander Isak restored the visitors' lead in the 69th minute, but Fenerbahce completed a comeback under interim boss Dirk Kuyt. The result gave Liverpool a second straight defeat in all competitions and dropped their first points in the Champions League this season.

BC Partners has dropped its plan to provide about $300 million for LIV Golf's LIV 2.0, leaving the league likely to seek liquidation. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund had withdrawn earlier this year, and LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September. A New Jersey hearing on Thursday could start the process, while Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and other major names have left.

The Philadelphia Eagles named Joe Milton their starting quarterback, with Tanner McKee no longer the starter. The Eagles are 2-6 and will start Milton against the New York Giants on Sunday. McKee was 0-3 since replacing Jalen Hurts, while Milton has played in five games and completed 37 of 53 passes for 424 yards with two interceptions.

Jacoby Brissett is set to move from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to a toe injury, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to start Thursday against Jacksonville. The 33-year-old Brissett was demoted to third string after Gardner Minshew led Arizona to a comeback win at Dallas.

Canada will not allow ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus to take part in the World Junior Championships next month, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Russia's suspension from International Ice Hockey Federation events. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Russians will not be there. The tournament is scheduled to run from 26 December to 5 January.

Gael Monfils was given a farewell ceremony at the Paris Masters after ending his 22-year tennis career. The 40-year-old had planned a final appearance in the Paris draw but quietly retired last month amid the breakdown of his marriage with Elina Svitolina. Monfils thanked the crowd and dedicated a message to his daughter Skai, who was born in 2022.

Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3 to 2 at Old Trafford, ending a winless run and easing pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Carrick said he did not feel relief and refused to call the result a turning point, focusing instead on the players' resilience. The win gave the club a much-needed boost before another big game on the weekend.

Dylan Samberg scored in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5 to 4 on Tuesday. Winnipeg trailed 4 to 0 before scoring four goals in 2 minutes, 8 seconds to tie the game with 32 seconds left in regulation. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak for the Jets, who had lost 7 to 0 to Carolina on Sunday.