Latest Sports News Today: 5 November 2026

The Baltimore Ravens placed quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve and signed Austin Reed to the active roster before Thursday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jackson suffered a right thumb injury and needs surgery, while Huntley has a toe injury, and both will miss at least four games. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to make his first NFL start.

Ferencvaros won 2 to 0 at San Siro as Lenny Joseph scored twice against AC Milan in the Europa League. The victory gave the Hungarian side a perfect start to the league phase, while Milan have three points from four games and sit outside the top 24. Milan played without suspended captain Mike Maignan, with Lorenzo Torriani starting in goal.

West Ham dismissed manager Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after a 3 to 1 home loss to West Brom, with the board saying a change was needed after poor results at the London Stadium. The club is eighth in the Championship, six points off the top and four below second place. Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary control before an away game at Cardiff City.

Bournemouth came from behind to beat Sparta Prague 3 to 1 in the Europa League, with Tyler Adams, Evanilson and Rayan scoring after the break. The win extended their run to seven matches and kept them top of the league phase with four victories from four. Sparta Prague went down to 10 men when Tobias Guddal received a second yellow card just after the hosts took the lead.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Carson Wentz will start against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football after Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring strain and is week to week. Wentz, who has already started once this season, will get his second start with Max Brosmer as backup. The change comes with the Vikings 6 and 1 and their offense having scored just 12 touchdowns in seven games.

UFC president Dana White said he would book Alexander Volkanovski against Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title, but the decision rests with Gaethje. White noted that Gaethje is currently participating in a celebrity golf tournament and has not yet decided whether to retire or continue fighting. Volkanovski, who has challenged Islam Makhachev twice, hopes to become a two-division champion by winning the 155-pound crown.

Concacaf announced changes to the Gold Cup format aimed at delivering more meaningful matches between top-ranked teams. The 35-year-old tournament, which has lost commercial appeal due to schedule fatigue and lack of global qualification stakes, will see adjustments to its group stage for the 2027 edition. The changes are designed to address criticism that early rounds often featured predictable results against lower-ranked opponents.

Former Australia international Chris Lynn has served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine following the T20 Blast Finals Day. The 36-year-old admitted using the substance in the week before the final, which he described as an out-of-competition violation unrelated to sporting performance.

Lynn completed a treatment program that reduced his potential ban from three months to one, and the Cricket Regulator confirmed Northants would face no sanction.

The WTA Tour took 'full responsibility' for failing to inform players that microphones were active during practice at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells. Jessica Pegula was heard on a live stream calling 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva a 'diva' who 'needs to be humbled' and criticizing her coach Conchita Martinez. The WTA stated it sincerely apologized for not ensuring players and coaches were properly informed about the livestream equipment.

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced it will mandate neck guards for all players beginning its fourth season, following a trend in other hockey leagues. The rule change comes a month before the season starts and follows the death of American player Adam Johnson from a skate cut in 2023. The league also announced that high-sticking the puck is now allowed without a stoppage in play.

LIV Golf announced Thursday that it is winding down operations and entering liquidation after failing to secure a $300 million investment from BC Partners Credit. The league, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, said it could not reach a consensual arrangement to launch a new 'LIV 2.0' version for 2027.

High-profile players including Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia had already departed, and the league lost Saudi Arabia's funding in April after spending over $5 billion.

Lamine Yamal scored his 14th UEFA Champions League goal to surpass Kylian Mbappe's record for the most goals by a teenager in the competition, as Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0. Raphinha added two second-half goals to seal the victory, which ended Villa's perfect start to the tournament. The win puts both teams on nine points in the standings, with Barcelona regaining momentum after recent losses.

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in a second-division match on Monday. His funeral was held Thursday in Navahermosa, his parents' hometown, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez among mourners. Spain's National Police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.

Rory McIlroy was assessed a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the 12th at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, changing what he thought was a six into a quadruple-bogey eight. The DP World Tour said he breached rule 8.1b(4) by pressing his club on the ground behind the ball. McIlroy signed for a two-under 70, eight shots behind leader Francesco Laporta, and said there was no intent.

Unai Emery is close to signing a new long-term contract with Aston Villa, with talks involving chairman Nassef Sawiris, president of football operations Roberto Olabe and director Damián Vidagany. The club said the discussions established a clear commitment beyond 2029, which is when Emery's current deal expires. The extension is designed to blunt Manchester United interest, which would have cost nearly £20 million in release fees.

The first India-Sri Lanka ODI, scheduled for December 13, will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam instead of the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The BCCI said the change follows a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association, citing potential weather disruption and proposed renovation work. A source said AQI in Delhi was the main concern, after smog stopped play in a 2017 Test against Sri Lanka.

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have agreed a four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards will move to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis will join SRH. Livingstone will be paid INR 6 crore, down from the INR 13 crore SRH originally paid, while the other three players move at their existing fees.

Finn Russell and captain Sione Tuipulotu return to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday's Test against New Zealand, the 34th meeting between the sides. Head coach Gregor Townsend said the All Blacks are playing much more ambitious rugby under Dave Rennie, who has selected Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor. Scotland's last match was a 33-17 win over Fiji in July.

Barcelona have officially announced that Raphinha has extended his contract until 30 June 2030. The Brazilian, who joined in 2022/23, has made 190 appearances and scored 94 goals, winning three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups. He has scored 19 goals in the opening stretch of 2026/27, 15 in LaLiga and four in the Champions League.

Jon Rahm shot 65, with seven birdies and 11 pars, in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, the day after news broke that LIV Golf is on the verge of collapsing. Francesco Laporta holds a three-shot lead after a bogey-free 62 with an eagle and eight birdies. Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie at the 12th, leaving him with a two-under 70.

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Paris Masters quarter-finals without playing after Matteo Berrettini withdrew from their third-round match with arm pain. The tournament said Berrettini has to withdraw, and the Italian said he will have tests in the next few days. Berrettini's season has ended, and Alcaraz will face Arthur Fils or Taylor Fritz. Alcaraz is chasing his fifth tour-level trophy of the season.

NFL analyst Kay Adams believes rookie running back Jonah Coleman could win Offensive Rookie of the Year after his performance in the Denver Broncos' 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Coleman had 104 total scrimmage yards on 15 touches and scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He is leading all rookies with 4.5 yards per carry and all rookie running backs in total yards per game, though he has missed four games.

Alexander Zverev says he is annoyed by the reaction to him becoming men's world No 1 after winning the French Open and US Open. The 29-year-old German, knocked out of the Paris Masters by Lorenzo Musetti, said he feels like the only player who has to explain why it is OK for him to be at the top. He has a 62-8 record against players outside the top 10 this year but has won only three of 12 matches against top-10 players.

Jürgen Klopp has named three debutants, Wael Mohya, Brajan Gruda and Finn Jeltsch, in Germany's squad for Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug, who has eight goals in nine Bundesliga matches, was also called up, along with Cologne's Said El Mala. Germany play Serbia away on 13 November and the Netherlands in Berlin on 16 November.

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from the Portugal national team after 23 years, ending a career that began with an 18-year-old debut in 2003. He won the European Championship in 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025. In a social media post, he said the number 7 shirt belongs to the Portuguese people and that he is passing it on.

FIFA wants the International Olympic Committee to restrict the women's Olympic football tournament to under-23 players, citing fixture congestion and senior player workload. No formal proposal has been made, but sources at both organisations say they are open to dialogue. The change could not apply until Brisbane 2032 at the earliest because eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Games has already been set.

The FA and WSL Football have launched a PhD study with Imperial College London to understand and reduce ACL injuries in women's football. Led by Hanna Lehtovirta with sports knee surgeon Simon Ball, it will involve players and staff from every WSL and WSL2 club. Research suggests female footballers are two to six times more likely to suffer the injury than male counterparts.

Kimi Antonelli will pay tribute to Ayrton Senna in Sao Paulo as he prepares for his first race as Formula One world champion. The 20-year-old became the youngest world champion after finishing third in Mexico City with four scheduled rounds to spare. Antonelli said he will have a special happening for Brazil and Senna, and he will keep the number 12 on his car rather than the champion's number one.

FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima intends to run for president against Gianni Infantino, Japanese media reported. The 68-year-old former Japan national team player and federation president has been on FIFA's ruling committee since 2015. Japanese media reported that JFA board members unanimously agreed to back him for the March 18 election in Rabat, Morocco. Candidates need support from five of FIFA's 211 member federations.

Five Leeds United players have been named in the Wales squad for November Nations League matches. Jayden Lienou, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Harry Wilson and Daniel James were selected by head coach Craig Bellamy. Wales will play Norway in Oslo on 14 November and Portugal in Cardiff on 17 November. Rodon, Ampadu, Wilson and James have 266 senior caps between them, while 18-year-old Lienou is seeking a debut.

Tennis fans reacted to Novak Djokovic's loss to Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters, which ended his ATP Finals hopes. Djokovic lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Round of 32 after winning the first set. One fan called the result the consolidation of the end of an era, while another said his career is near its end.

Tottenham will consider a January departure for midfielder Lucas Bergvall only if they secure a direct midfield replacement first. The 20-year-old Sweden international, under contract until 2031, has attracted interest from Barcelona, with Napoli and Juventus also monitoring him. Bergvall is expected to return from a knee injury and could be named in the squad for Leeds United this weekend.

Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new contract with FC Bayern until 30 June 2029. Since moving to Munich in summer 2023, the England captain has won two Bundesliga titles, the DFB Cup and two Franz Beckenbauer Supercups. He has scored 156 goals in 161 competitive appearances and was named the best player in the world last week. FC Bayern president Herbert Hainer called the extension a special moment for the club.

Federico Valverde scored a 92nd-minute goal as Real Madrid beat AEK Athens 3-2 to make it seven wins in a row for Jose Mourinho's team. The victory preserved Real Madrid's perfect Champions League record this season, with four victories in four games. The club has now scored 49 goals in the 90th minute or later in European Cup and Champions League history, more than any other club, not counting extra time.

Klay Thompson made a 3-pointer with a second left in overtime as the Miami Heat rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-116. Bam Adebayo set season highs with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Thompson scored 30 and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 14 rebounds. Miami trailed by 20 late in the second quarter and by 10 with 4 1/2 minutes left in regulation. The Clippers have lost seven games in a row since winning their season opener.

Rasmus Hojlund said the entire Napoli club must take responsibility after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Porto. The striker disagreed with manager Max Allegri, who had called out his team for defending set-pieces poorly. Napoli are eighth in Serie A after also losing to Juventus, and dressing room trouble is growing.

Matty Beniers scored on a breakaway 55 seconds into overtime and Joey Daccord made 25 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 2-1. Berkly Catton also scored, giving him points in seven consecutive games, while Yegor Sharangovich had Calgary's only goal. The win was Seattle's bounce back after a 6-2 loss to Calgary on Oct. 30, and it was the Flames' first overtime loss this season.

Macklin Celebrini and Ivar Stenberg scored for the San Jose Sharks, but the team fell 7-2 to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings capitalized on San Jose turnovers and defensive breakdowns, with Kempe scoring twice and Byfield also adding a goal.

Luka Doncic scored 40 points, his sixth straight game with at least 35, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103. He has scored 308 points in eight of Los Angeles' first nine games, becoming the first player to top 300 in his first eight games since Michael Jordan in 1988-89. The win gave the Lakers their seventh victory in nine games. Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. led Sacramento with 22 points and 12 assists.

Luka Doncic had a courtside fan removed during the Lakers' 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The fan had caught the ball on the previous play and launched it back aggressively at an official, prompting Doncic to call over officials and security. Doncic finished with 40 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Lakers improved to 7-2.

Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points, grabbed 24 rebounds and recorded 8 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-111. No player in NBA history has posted those totals since blocks became an official stat in 1973. Wembanyama made a free throw to give San Antonio the lead before Kyrie Irving missed a would-be game-winner at the buzzer. The win improved the Spurs to 6-2.

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third triple-double this season as the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 128-109. Rookie forward Bryce Hopkins scored a career-high 18 points off the bench, while Aaron Gordon added 17. Denver trailed 67-64 at halftime and then outscored Toronto 41-15 in the third quarter. The 19-point win was the Nuggets' most lopsided victory of the season.

Aaron Nesmith hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 107-103 on Wednesday. Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points, and the win snapped Indiana's five-game losing streak. Memphis had pulled within 104-103 with 28.2 seconds left, but the Pacers' active-hands defense forced 12 turnovers in the first half.

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106, with Jaylen Brown scoring 30 and Joel Embiid adding 26, to move to 8-1 in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks won their biggest win of the season, 135-105 over the Chicago Bulls, as Jalen Brunson scored 33 points. The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-102 after Boston led by 20 early in the third quarter and Milwaukee took a 96-95 lead with five minutes left.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday, holding off a late flurry of three-pointers from Cleveland after building a 17-point first-quarter lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points, while James Harden had 19 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Cavs. Cleveland was without Peyton Watson and Jaylon Tyson, and Jarrett Allen suffered a knee injury in the first half.

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 at Barclays Center on Wednesday, taking control after the break and outscoring Charlotte 64-47 in the final two quarters. The win gave Brooklyn its first home victory of the season after a season-low 90-point loss to the New York Knicks on Monday. Grayson Allen scored 16 points in the second quarter for Charlotte, while Julius Randle led the Nets with 14 points at the break.

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula One world champion, has died aged 80 following a short illness. His wife Amanda Butler-Davis said the Melbourne-born racer was dedicated to motorsport and left an enduring mark on the sport. Jones won 12 grands prix and became the second Australian, after Sir Jack Brabham, to win the F1 title, with Williams in 1980.

Rinky Hijikata, the 28-year-old Australian and world No 83, beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Paris Masters to reach the third round. The victory ended Djokovic's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals. Hijikata said he almost withdrew because of neck soreness and became the fourth Australian to beat the 24-time grand slam winner.

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney underwent surgery for a high ankle sprain suffered in practice on Wednesday and will miss the Hurricanes' game against No. 11 Notre Dame. Toney has caught 73 passes for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games, helping Miami debut at No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings. He is expected to return later in the season.