Sports News: 11 November 2026

The WBA denied Teofimo Lopez's appeal and ordered him to face Jack Catterall next in a title consolation bout. Lopez had wanted his WBA Super title on the line in a potential unification with WBC champion Ryan Garcia, but the body said his team had not requested special permission. The two have 10 days to agree or a purse bid hearing may be called.

Netflix announced three heavyweight bouts on the main card of Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua on December 11. Deontay Wilder will face Jai Opetaia, Martin Bakole will fight Solomon Adebayo, and Da'Mazion Vanhouter will open the card against Michael Essomba. The event is promoted by Queensberry Promotions, Matchroom Boxing and Sela, with other undercard fights to be announced.

Elina Svitolina came back from a set and break point down to beat Karolina Muchova 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 at the WTA Finals, keeping her semi-final hopes alive. The 32-year-old said she got angry at herself after losing the first set, took a right hip medical timeout, and then directed that frustration toward the ball. The win is her ninth over a top-10 player this year and her first at the WTA Finals since winning in 2019.

Erling Haaland was named to the 2025-26 FIFPRO Men's World 11 squad, voted exclusively by close to 20,000 players worldwide, while Harry Kane was left out entirely. Haaland, who won the Premier League Golden Boot for a third consecutive year with 27 goals, was the only Manchester City player selected.

The squad also includes Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and David Raya.

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defended Usman Nurmagomedov after the former Bellator and PFL lightweight champion attacked Merab Dvalishvili in an Abu Dhabi hotel lobby. Makhachev said on Instagram that the incident was started by Dvalishvili, who had slapped a Dagestani fighter in July. Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov are both in Abu Dhabi for Saturday's RAF freestyle wrestling event.

World No. 1 Alexander Zverev and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will return to Team Europe for the 2027 Laver Cup in Los Angeles. The event will be held Sept. 24-26 at the Intuit Dome, and Zverev will make a record eighth appearance while Alcaraz will make his fourth. Both were part of Team Europe's 13-5 win over Team World in London in September.

Patrick Mahomes was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice after what initially looked like a significant elbow injury on Sunday. An MRI did not reveal anything too serious, and Mahomes said he is in a great spot with the remaining work focused on pain management.

Right tackle Jaylon Moore (ankle) and defensive lineman Peter Woods (neck) did not practice, while defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott was limited as he returns from injured reserve.

Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff underwent surgery on Wednesday for a high-ankle sprain and will miss the final three games of the season. The 6-foot-6 receiver had 45 catches for 774 yards and nine touchdowns in eight games and is expected to resume football activities in early January. He is poised to become Rutgers' first first-round NFL Draft pick since 2010.

Kirk Cousins made his official return to the Vikings on Wednesday and said he still needs to talk to rookie safety Jakobe Thomas, who currently wears No. 8. Cousins said he is confident the two can have a healthy and mature conversation to resolve the issue, with Mike Parsons expected to help in the equipment room. It would be a shock if Cousins is not wearing the number on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least a month with two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand, suffered during the Nov. 6 game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 29-year-old Finnish forward, averaging 18.0 points and 6.8 rebounds in eight games, will be reevaluated in four weeks. Utah has already been hit by injuries, with Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) and Jusuf Nurkić (toe) also out.

Patrick Mahomes addressed the Chiefs' surprise trade for wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, exchanging fourth- and fifth-round draft picks for the former third-round pick. Mahomes said Downs does a great job of winning one-on-one matchups and runs routes really well. Downs is set to play a crucial role as one of Mahomes' top pass-catchers, with the Chiefs facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.

Manchester United made formal contact with U.S. Soccer to release Mauricio Pochettino, with a buyout of approximately $10 million required from a contract running through the 2030 World Cup. The move follows an agreement in principle with Pochettino, subject to the dismissal of Michael Carrick, who has overseen one Premier League victory in 10 matches, leaving United 18th.

Club executives returning from meetings in Monaco are expected to inform Carrick of his dismissal face to face.

Alex Ovechkin tied Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in Washington Capitals history with his 762nd career assist, setting up Cole Hutson's overtime winner in a 3-2 win over Ottawa. Ovechkin has 930 goals and 762 assists in 1,589 regular-season games. He is one assist away from becoming only the seventh player to hold outright franchise records in games played, goals, assists and points.

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is reportedly returning next season on a $7.5 million deal that can reach $9 million with incentives. The sophomore, ruled out for the year with a foot injury, led the Bulldogs to a 4-0 start before they lost five straight. Coach Jeff Lebby said the timing is meant to influence recruits and possible transfers.

Frankie Muniz was hospitalized after a crash at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday while preparing for Ford's Veterans Day Classic. The former Malcolm in the Middle star was scheduled to drive for Team Air Force but was involved in an accident during a practice lap and taken to a nearby medical facility. He was reportedly awake and alert, and he withdrew from the race, with the cause and extent of his injuries not disclosed.

The Washington Nationals said Wednesday that Jacob Young agreed to a four-year contract through the 2030 season with a club option for 2031. The defense-first outfielder set career highs with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs while batting .252 in 2026. The deal comes weeks before owners are expected to lock out players when the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will not be placed on injured reserve, but he will miss a significant amount of time with PCL, MCL and turf toe issues, coach Sean McVay said. Nacua is out for Week 10 and is expected to miss at least part of Weeks 12 and 13, with Davante Adams possibly returning in Week 13. The Rams are on bye in Week 11 and have used most of their injured reserve slots.

U.S. Soccer told players and families on Wednesday that the United States is withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Men's World Cup in Qatar because of security concerns. The 48-team tournament runs Nov. 19 to Dec. 13 in Doha, and FIFA has already published squad lists that include the USA. A late withdrawal carries a fine of at least 20,000 Swiss francs, and Qatar has a Level 3 travel advisory.

The Arizona Cardinals will start rookie Carson Beck against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, head coach Mike LaFleur said, after Jacoby Brissett was traded and Gardner Minshew suffered a UCL injury. Beck, the No. 65 overall pick, will make his first career NFL start with a thin receiving corps. Michael Wilson is out for the season with a neck injury, Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded to Houston, and Kendrick Bourne has a serious ankle injury.

FIFA's bid evaluation report for the 2031 Women's World Cup lists Seattle as one of 20 potential host cities, with Lumen Field evaluated to host matches from the group stage through the semifinals. The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica submitted a joint bid, and FIFA Congress is set to appoint the host on Nov. 23. Seattle hosted six matches at the 2026 World Cup, and Lumen Field received a 4.1 out of 5 technical evaluation score.

Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing with Gaza two days after making his 400th Formula 1 start at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. He toured Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Al-Arish, where aid for Gaza is prepared, and met North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer, staying on the Egyptian side of the border. The visit came while aid deliveries into Gaza remain far below the 600 trucks a day agreed under a ceasefire deal.

The R&A announced that The Open Championship will return to Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland, from July 15 to July 22, 2029. It will be the first Open at the course in over a decade and the ninth time Carnoustie has hosted the championship. The course is widely regarded as one of golf's toughest tests, with a demanding closing stretch, strategic bunkers and the Barry Burn.

Pep Guardiola has emerged as U.S. Soccer's top target to lead the national team if Mauricio Pochettino accepts a Manchester United offer. The coach is taking a break after leaving Manchester City last summer, and U.S. Soccer officials plan to fund a possible large offer through private donors. The federation is laying groundwork for the next international cycle while Pochettino oversees matches against Haiti.

Florida football canceled its planned 2031-32 home-and-home series with Notre Dame after the SEC moved to a nine-game conference slate. The Gators will no longer visit Notre Dame on November 15, 2031, or host them on September 11, 2032. Florida negotiated a provision in its 2021 contract allowing cancellation if a nine-game SEC schedule was adopted, with no financial penalty. The teams met once in the 1992 Sugar Bowl, which Notre Dame won 39-28.

Marathon runner Josh Griffiths was given a three-month ban by World Athletics' Athletics Integrity Unit after a positive test for benzoylecgonine. The cocaine-linked substance was found in samples taken after the May Belfast City Marathon. Griffiths denied taking cocaine or any social drug, and the AIU accepted the ingestion was out of competition and unrelated to sport. His Belfast Marathon results until the ban ended were expunged.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his contract has no release clause and that he wants to stay until Euro 2028, even if a big club comes calling. He described the tournament as unfinished business and said he is open to staying beyond it. Tuchel also said he would like to return to club management in the future and suggested the FA could bid to host the Nations League final.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs could return in as few as two to three weeks after surgery to repair a broken finger. The Packers will decide after the procedure whether to place him on injured reserve. Jacobs has played three games this season, rushing for 80 yards on 36 carries with one touchdown and catching 11 passes for 68 yards with two touchdowns.

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the acquisition of wide receiver Keenan Allen in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. No corresponding move was needed to fit Allen onto the 53-man roster, but San Francisco re-signed cornerback Jack Jones to its practice squad. The 49ers had placed rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton on injured reserve to free a roster spot after his season-ending broken ankle.

Emma Raducanu will return to tennis at the United Cup in Australia in the first week of 2027 after a shin stress fracture kept her out since June. The 23-year-old, who has not played since losing the Queen's Club final, will use a special ranking of 38 to enter eight events next year, including two Grand Slams. The United Cup entry deadline passed on Monday, after her application for the special ranking was approved.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili said he was attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov, Umar Nurmagomedov and others in a hotel lobby in Abu Dhabi. In a video posted Wednesday, Dvalishvili appeared bleeding from the face and claimed the group jumped him and a friend from behind while he was doing an interview. Both Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov are in Abu Dhabi for Saturday's RAF freestyle wrestling event.

Four-star center Jack Thelen has committed to UConn, according to Rivals. The 7-foot-1 senior from Maple Grove High in Minnesota decommitted from Wisconsin last month and chose Dan Hurley's Huskies after official visits to UConn and Illinois. Thelen is ranked No. 88 nationally and becomes UConn's fourth commitment this cycle.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Dick Hoak, a five-time Super Bowl champion with the team, has died at age 86. Hoak played running back for the Steelers from 1961 to 1970 and later served as its running backs coach from 1972 until his retirement. He was one of only six members of the Steelers organization to win a Super Bowl ring in the 1970s and again in the 2000s.

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was arrested in Nashville on Wednesday after turning himself in on six misdemeanor warrants. Police said he allegedly struck two pedestrians with his pickup truck on Broadway on November 5, running over both victims' feet before driving away. Ryan, 63, was charged with leaving the scene, failing to provide information or render aid, and failing to obey a traffic control signal, with two counts of each.

Glasgow's Titwood has been chosen as the proposed Scottish venue for the 2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ahead of Edinburgh's The Grange. Cricket Scotland said the decision followed consultation with the ICC, ECB and other strategic partners. The ground, home of Clydesdale Cricket Club since 1876, would need a major overhaul, with talks planned with the Scottish and UK governments.

Harry Kane said Manchester United would be getting a fantastic manager in Mauricio Pochettino, who is expected to replace Michael Carrick during the international break. Kane worked under Pochettino for five years at Tottenham and called him a fantastic coach. United have reached an initial agreement with the United States head coach, who has a $10 million buyout clause, after slipping to 18th with one win in 10 games.

The Houston Astros named Brad Ausmus their next manager on Wednesday, replacing Joe Espada, whose contract was not renewed after three seasons. Ausmus, 57, was the Yankees' bench coach and previously managed the Tigers and Angels. He is the first major hire under general manager Randy Flores, with Houston coming off a division title and an 81-81 record.

World Athletics named Masai Russell, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Audrey Werro as the 2026 Female Athlete of the Year finalists. The winner will be announced Nov. 29 at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco. Russell lowered the 100m hurdles world record to 12.09 seconds, Jefferson-Wooden swept the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship, and Werro had an undefeated 800m season.

Jarrell Miller will face Tony Yoka in the main event of a December 20 fight card in Accra, Ghana, according to Matchroom Boxing. Miller, 38, has won two straight decisions this year, while Yoka, 34, is on a five-fight win streak. Promoter Eddie Hearn said the heavyweight card will cap an incredible month of heavyweight boxing.

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will start against Houston, replacing Deshaun Watson, but another report says Watson will start in Week 10. Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to New Orleans. Watson, who has been sacked an NFL-high 33 times, entered concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms.

England have scrapped a women's Test match in West Indies this spring, so the April tour will now include three one-day internationals and T20 matches. The ECB said there was insufficient time to accommodate the Test as most red-ball preparations for the 2027 Ashes will take place at home. A four-day Test at Headingley from June 24 to 27 will open next summer's Women's Ashes.

The Seattle Mariners have informed J.P. Crawford they do not plan to bring him back in 2027, ending his tenure as the franchise's longest-tenured shortstop. Crawford, who will be 32 in January, finished a five-year, $51 million contract and had expressed interest in re-signing. The club signed top prospect Colt Emerson to a $95 million extension, though Emerson could play third base in 2027.

Miles Russell, ranked fifth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, signed his athlete grand-in-aid agreement with Florida State on National Signing Day. The top recruit in the Class of 2027 joins a recruiting class that includes Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods. Russell has been committed to Florida State for more than a year and is described as one of the best junior golfers this century.

Celtic's board has recommended shareholders vote against three of four resolutions submitted ahead of the club's annual general meeting at Celtic Park on December 1. The proposals include a comprehensive strategic review, a review of security operations after tensions with the Green Brigade, and a full apology from the chairman. It comes amid supporter frustration, with fan groups asking principal shareholder Dermot Desmond to attend.

Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha and Arafat Minhas all scored fifties in Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, making it only the second time in 149 years of Test cricket that three debutants reached fifty in the same innings. The previous instance was Zimbabwe's maiden Test against India in Harare in 1992. Pakistan declared at 434/9 on Day 2 after restricting Sri Lanka to 114/3 at stumps.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow. The procedure is not expected to affect his availability for the start of the 2027 MLB season, with recovery expected to take about six weeks and a throwing program beginning in December. Fried finished the 2026 season with a 5-5 record, 2.80 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 20 starts and 112 2/3 innings.

WWE's Bronson Reed was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia after being injured during a segment with Oba Femi at Crown Jewel in Riyadh. Reed was dropped off the stage onto production equipment during a tag team match and was not on the flight back to the United States. He suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung, with no confirmed return timeline.

Residents have objected to plans for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's heavyweight fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium to finish at 03:00 on 12 December. The all-British bout is scheduled for 11 December, with the late finish intended to align with prime-time viewing in the United States. Cardiff Council's licensing subcommittee will discuss the application on 25 November.

Scotland will be without captain Caroline Weir for the World Cup play-off final with Sweden after a setback from a muscle injury, while centre-back David Bates has been added to the Scotland squad for North Macedonia and Switzerland. Weir pulled up in the warm-up before the win over Czech Republic a month ago and has not played for Lyon since. Bates, playing in Turkey, replaces Luis Binks and could win his first cap in seven years.

Kirk Cousins returned to the Minnesota Vikings after a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, who received a third-round pick. The move gives the 6-2 Vikings a new quarterback after they struggled offensively, and it hands Las Vegas the keys to the offense to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Fran Tarkenton called Cousins' return the greatest thing that could have happened to the team.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya has ruled out an ambassadorial or leadership role within South African athletics, saying she will not work with snakes. The 35-year-old, a three-time world 800m champion, said the Athletics South Africa board failed her and dismissed an ambassadorial role with SASCOC. She said she wants to focus on Masai Athletics Club, the Caster Semenya Foundation and her athletes.

Jake Paul will face PFL fighter Cedric Doumbe in a professionally sanctioned eight-round cruiserweight boxing bout in Dubai on 24 December, using 10-ounce gloves. The fight is Paul's first since being stopped by Anthony Joshua last December, and Paul said he will retire if he loses. Doumbe, a former kickboxing world champion with one professional boxing win, called Paul a joke and said he is watching videos on Netflix.

Popular sports broadcaster Danny Kelly has died aged 69 after a battle with cancer. A lifelong Tottenham fan, he announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Kelly appeared on Kick Off, Sporting Life and Trans Euro Express, and was editor of the NME for two years.

The 14 Super League clubs have voted in favour of expanding the competition to 15 teams for the 2027 season. The league's shareholders passed the motion and sent the decision to the Rugby Football League Board. The RFL Board will now set out criteria and assemble a panel to judge the process, with a recommendation to follow.

Manuel Neuer is widely expected to retire in the summer of 2027, when his contract with Bayern Munich expires. Sky Germany reported that the veteran's retirement is considered 99.9 percent certain, but he is not considering an earlier exit after a foot injury in a 2 to 1 win over Mainz. He is expected to remain sidelined until January, with Jonas Urbig set to deputise.

Irish jockey Tom O'Brien has died aged 39 after being diagnosed with cancer. He rode more than 1,000 winners in Britain and Ireland, including two at the Cheltenham Festival and the Welsh Grand National twice. O'Brien, the nephew of trainer Aidan O'Brien, retired in April 2023 and was a mainstay of Philip Hobbs' Minehead yard.

Lando Norris broke a champagne bottle and walked into fireworks on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix podium, singeing his ear. Former driver David Coulthard said the FIA needs to rework podium rules after the incident. Norris said champagne in his eyes left him unable to see where he was going.

Kylian Mbappe missed France's Wednesday training session at Clairefontaine and is now a doubt for tomorrow's UEFA Nations League match against Italy in Milan. The Real Madrid forward had also withdrawn early from the last international camp under Zinedine Zidane. Marcus Thuram, Pierre Kalulu and Aurelien Tchouameni have already withdrawn, with Tchouameni not replaced.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick if the Monaco meeting decides to dismiss him. CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will advise shareholder Jim Ratcliffe on Wednesday, after United sit in the relegation zone in their worst start in 40 years. Pochettino has a reported release clause, with one account giving $10 million and another £7 million.

France will start captain Antoine Dupont at fly half against South Africa in Paris on Friday after Romain Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury. Head coach Fabien Galthie is also without Matthieu Jalibert, Thomas Ramos and Antoine Hastoy, so Maxime Lucu will start at scrum half. Gregory Alldritt has been recalled at No 8, and Julien Marchand returns in the front row.

Jacob Bethell is out of England's white ball tour of Australia and a doubt for the South Africa Tests after a setback to his right knee. He has not played since July, when he suffered discomfort while scoring 91 against India at Lord's, and underwent surgery in September. England have called up James Coles and Eddie Jack for the ODI squad, with the Test series starting on 17 December.

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel ruled Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal after Alexander Isak was pulled by Jurrien Timber. The panel voted 4:1 that referee Andy Madley should have given the spot kick and 3:2 that VAR Stuart Attwell should have intervened. Arsenal won 1 to 0 on 1 November through Kai Havertz, and the panel unanimously said Timber's challenge did not merit a red card.

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach, with Michael Carrick facing an uncertain future. United leaders are expected to meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Carrick's position after the club slipped to 18th in the Premier League with one win in 10 matches. Pochettino, who extended his United States contract until 2030, has a reported release clause worth around $10 million.

American skier Lindsey Vonn has had her ninth operation after breaking a leg and ankle in a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 42-year-old said surgeons would remove hardware installed during eight previous procedures to repair her ACL, and she expects another six to nine months. Vonn, who has 84 World Cup wins, crashed 13 seconds into the Olympic downhill in Cortina nine days after rupturing ligaments in her left knee.

South Africa's most decorated Olympian Tatjana Smith announced that she is switching her international allegiance to the Netherlands, citing dual citizenship and a desire to explore another part of her identity. The 29-year-old, who won four Olympic breaststroke medals, said the move offers a more sustainable career path after financial challenges contributed to her previous retirement.

She will continue to train in South Africa and is set to represent the Dutch team at the short course world championships in December.

Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful surgery in Turin to repair fractures in his right foot sustained during the MotoGP sprint race in Qatar. The Ducati rider, who was ruled out of the Qatar Grand Prix, will begin rehabilitation immediately with the goal of returning for the next round in Portimao on November 20. A fixation plate was inserted to stabilize one of the fractures, and his recovery progress will determine his exact return timeline.

Linda Noskova beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 at the WTA Finals, serving nine aces and winning 70 percent of first serve points. Gauff, now 1-1 and third in her group behind Noskova and Jessica Pegula, said the qualification scenarios are 'kinda stupid' because a player can win a match and still not advance. Pegula has a better sets record, 3-2, than Gauff's 2-3.

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has reportedly cancelled remaining TV and radio interviews for his autobiography, while publisher Penguin said the tour is still going ahead with schedule adjustments. The move followed an ABC interview in which he declined to say whether captain Pat Cummins knew about the 2018 ball tampering incident. Khawaja said he wanted the team to take collective responsibility rather than name specific players.

Aimar Blázquez scored twice from Rioja assists as Valencia beat sixth tier Tavernes 6-0 in the Copa del Rey at Mestalla, where Valencia were officially the away side. Raba opened the scoring in the first minute, and Rioja also scored before Blázquez added two more in the second half. The win takes Valencia into the second round after their 0-3 defeat to Real Madrid.

Damian Lillard scored 25 points and Deni Avdija had 24 points and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103. Portland made 19 three-pointers and built a 22-point lead, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 for Oklahoma City. The win was one of Portland's most impressive performances of the season, with Sidy Cissoko adding 17 points.

Arizona beat NAU 90-59 to give head coach Tommy Lloyd his 150th career win. Ivan Kharchenkov led the Wildcats with 20 points, while Caleb Holt had 17, Motiejus Krivas 16 and Derek Dixon 12. Lloyd said the team showed better energy and intent, and he praised the 26 assists and six turnovers.

Filip Forsberg scored two goals and Juuse Saros made 30 saves in his 28th career shutout as the Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Tuesday. Nils Hoglander had two assists and Adam Wilsby scored an empty-net goal in Nashville's fifth straight win. Los Angeles was shut out for the first time this season and dropped to 2-3-0 on a seven-game homestand.

Tre White scored a career-high 30 points and Tyran Stokes had 23 points and 10 rebounds as No. 15 Kansas beat No. 24 Kentucky 89-69 on Tuesday. Kansas led by as many as 23 points and improved to 3-0, while Zoom Diallo scored 24 for Kentucky. The Jayhawks won their third straight against the Wildcats and improved to 10-6 in the Champions Classic.

Franz Wagner scored a season-high 33 points and Anthony Black added 26 as the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Tuesday. The win snapped Orlando's four-game losing streak and was its first on a four-game West Coast road trip. Sacramento fell to 1-10 and suffered its fourth straight loss and sixth straight home defeat to start the regular season.

Harry Kane is set to become England's most-capped player on Thursday when he earns his 126th cap against Croatia, surpassing Peter Shilton's record of 125. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker, who won the Ballon d'Or in October, is also England's record scorer with 91 goals. His appearance will mark the latest milestone in a year defined by individual accolades and a return to form at the club level.

Oklahoma State debuted at No. 25 in the College Football Playoff rankings following a 66-28 victory over Kansas State, marking the program's first appearance in the top 25 since 2023. The Cowboys, who are 6-3 overall, will host No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday in a matchup between two Big 12 contenders. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker extended his school record to eight consecutive games with at least 300 passing yards in the win over Kansas State.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds as Miami beat Utah 115-109 on Tuesday. Davion Mitchell added 19 points and eight assists, while the Jazz got 25 points from Darryn Peterson and 23 from Ace Baily. The win gave the Heat three victories in their past four games and completed a 3-2 western swing.

Jordan Goodwin scored 18 points on six three-pointers in his return from a calf injury as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday. Devin Booker added 17, and Phoenix shot 22 of 43 from three-point range while seven players scored in double digits. The win left the Suns at 3-2 on a seven-game homestand, while the Clippers lost eight of their last nine games.

Mumbai Indians traded Hardik Pandya to the Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction, with the deal finalised before the 17 November retention deadline. Pandya, retained by Mumbai at about Rs 16.5 crore, moves to Punjab at a revised Rs 18 crore fee, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai at his existing Rs 18 crore salary. The swap ends Pandya's three-year captaincy of Mumbai and leaves the five-time champions to find a new leader.

Jimmy Snuggerud scored the winner with 4:02 left and added an assist as St. Louis beat Detroit 3-2 on Tuesday. Pius Suter and Justin Barron also scored for the Blues, who snapped a three-game skid. Moritz Seider and Andrew Copp scored for Detroit, which dropped its fifth straight game. John Gibson had 30 saves for the Red Wings.

No. 16 Texas Tech beat No. 3 Illinois on Tuesday, extending its nonconference home winning streak to 49 games. Cruz Davis scored 20 points, and Jamichael Stillwell had 11 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut. The final score was reported as 84-78 in one account and 74-68 in another.

Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice as Winnipeg defeated New Jersey 4-2 on Tuesday. Connor sealed the win with an unassisted empty-net goal after Mercer gave the Jets a 3-2 lead on the power play. The victory extended Winnipeg's win streak to four games and stopped New Jersey's at five, while former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck returned to Winnipeg without playing.

The 9-0 UCLA Bruins moved up four spots to No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings after beating Minnesota 34-20. They passed Miami, Indiana, Texas and Kentucky, and are the highest-ranked Big Ten team. Notre Dame rose six spots to No. 5, Tennessee moved up five to No. 8 and Oregon climbed seven to No. 16.

Paul George scored 36 points to lead all scorers as Boston beat Philadelphia 123-101 on Tuesday. Jaylen Brown had 13 points on 4 of 9 shooting and was limited by foul trouble for most of the game. Joel Embiid crumpled to the ground late in the first half.

Kirill Kaprizov scored a one-timer from the right circle in overtime as Minnesota beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Tuesday. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 of 28 shots for his NHL-leading 12th win, and the Wild extended their points streak to nine games. Kaprizov's goal was his 17th of the season, one behind NHL leader Leon Draisaitl.

Cole Hutson scored 74 seconds into overtime, assisted by Alex Ovechkin, to give Washington a 3-2 win over Ottawa on Tuesday. The Capitals overcame a second period in which they were outshot 17-2 and trailed 2-1. Matt Roy and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Washington, while Logan Thompson made 23 saves.

Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 16 rebounds as the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 on Tuesday. OG Anunoby added 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Knicks outscored the Bucks 32-13 in the second quarter. New York won its fourth straight game, while Milwaukee lost its seventh straight and fell to 1-10.

Gabriel Landeskog scored his second goal early in the third period to put Colorado ahead for good in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday. Devon Toews added a goal and an assist, while Cale Makar had two assists and Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves. The Maple Leafs lost their fourth straight game and have dropped six of their last seven.

Georgia moved to No. 1 in Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings after beating Ole Miss on the road. Notre Dame jumped six spots to No. 5 and passed Miami after its win over the Hurricanes. Utah is No. 2, Alabama is No. 3 and UCLA is No. 4.

Ryan Blaney said he accidentally took a fall at a Monday dinner that required medical attention, forcing him to miss the NASCAR awards banquet in Miami and Wednesday's Ford exhibition race at Daytona. The 32-year-old, who won the season finale at Homestead-Miami, will be replaced by Robert Noaker on the U.S. Marine Corps team. The inaugural Proud To Honor Veterans Day Classic features 12 drivers in six teams representing military branches.

Joel Embiid fell to the floor and limped after the play as the Philadelphia 76ers trailed the Boston Celtics 62-51 near halftime. He had scored nine points on 0 of 6 field goal attempts and 9 of 11 free throws in 17 minutes before the injury. It was unclear whether the 76ers would rest him, with their hold on the top Eastern Conference spot in question.

Michigan State beat No. 2 Duke 79-73 at the United Center on Tuesday in the Champions Classic. Jeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds for the Spartans. The win was Tom Izzo's fourth against Duke in 19 tries and his first against Jon Scheyer.

Norma Dumont parted ways with the UFC after 13 octagon appearances, announcing on social media that she requested and was granted her release. The 36-year-old Brazilian had a 9-4 record in the UFC and said she had two fights left on her contract. Dumont said a major boxing promotion and another MMA organization with a title fight are options, and she is leaning toward boxing in 2027.

Former Boston teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum exchanged an awkward greeting before the 76ers and Celtics met on Tuesday. Tatum put his hand on Brown in a dap while Brown spun the ball on his finger, and Brown did not respond. Tatum has said there is no animosity, while Brown said there was nothing for them to talk about.

The late Kyle Busch was voted the NASCAR Cup Series' most popular driver for 2026 at the season-ending awards banquet in Miami. His widow Samantha accepted the posthumous trophy, the first such honor for Busch in a 25-year career. Busch died at age 41 in May after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, and he became the first driver not named Earnhardt or Elliott to win the fan vote since Darrell Waltrip in 1990.

Lino Mark scored 17 points with seven rebounds and four assists while committing no turnovers in 21 minutes as Rutgers beat NJIT 101-64. Senior guard Tariq Francis added 17 points and six assists against his former program. Rutgers committed only six turnovers, and freshman center Mervedi Miteo had five rebounds and two blocked shots in 13 minutes.

Thomas Haugh had 21 points and 10 rebounds as No. 1 Florida beat Florida State 81-72 on Tuesday. Alex Condon added eight points and 10 rebounds, and the Gators out-rebounded the Seminoles 41-29. Florida held Florida State to 4 of 21 from three-point range and won its sixth straight game in the series.

Will Venable was named the 2026 American League Manager of the Year after leading the Chicago White Sox to a 24-game improvement and a second-place finish in the AL Central. Pat Murphy was named National League Manager of the Year, becoming the first manager to win the award in three consecutive seasons. Venable beat Kevin Cash and Chad Tracy, while Murphy's Milwaukee Brewers finished 103-59.

Max Verstappen started 21st at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix and finished second behind Lando Norris. The Red Bull driver said the 12 hours he spent at the track during qualifying delays were lost, even after a strong recovery. Rainy conditions helped him move forward without DRS.