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How to follow Mexico City Grand Prix on the BBC
Round 19 of the 2026 Formula 1 season heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix, from 30 October to 1 November. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli sealed victory from pole position last time out in the United States, and was joined on the podium by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The 20-year-old Italian is now 123 points clear of team-mate George Russell in the drivers' standings, and will make history in Mexico as the youngest F1 world champion if he finishes ninth or better.
Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
Jose Mourinho has done it again. The Real Madrid manager celebrated Kylian Mbappe's late winner at Barcelona on Sunday with a trademark knee slide, as he maintained his midas touch over their bitter rivals. Mourinho has become just the third Real boss to go six El Clasicos in a row without defeat - 13 years after he last led Los Blancos in this fixture.
For first time in NFL history, all teams in two divisions are above .500 through Week 7
In the NFC North, the Vikings are the only undefeated team left, boasting a perfect 6-0. The Bears follow at 5-2, with the Lions at 4-2 and the Packers at 4-3. If the playoffs began today, the Browns would be the No. 3 seed in the AFC, with the Steelers and Bengals also in the mix. Meanwhile, the Vikings would secure the top spot in the NFC, with the Bears, Lions, and Packers all lined up as wild card contenders.
It’s still early in the season, but it’s clear that the North divisions are shaping up to be critical as we move toward the playoffs. Expect some intense matchups ahead.
‘Even my best friend didn’t know’: Usman Khawaja reveals why he kept his rheumatoid arthritis a secret
Usman Khawaja has revealed he kept his battle with rheumatoid arthritis a secret throughout his Test career. He didn’t want anyone to use his condition against him, which is why he chose to stay quiet about it. This revelation comes as he prepares to release his autobiography, "Sabr," on November 10. Khawaja aims for the book to resonate with both cricket fans and those outside the sport. He’s sharing his journey not just as a player, but as someone who faced significant challenges. It’s a personal story that highlights resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
The defending Super Bowl champions looked like they could ride their defense to another title on Sunday night. Seattle's defense and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba were the stars on Sunday night, as the Seahawks defeated the Chiefs 20-3. Kansas City was held off-balance throughout the night, leading to one of the lowest-scoring outputs of the Mahomes era. The Seahawks held the Chiefs to just 11 first downs, 213 yards, and 3-11 on third down. While no one had contained Kenneth Walker all year, the Seahawks were able to slow down their former running back.
‘We’re not doing great’: Gilgeous-Alexander in tears after Williams suffers gruesome leg injury
Guard stretchered off court after apparent serious injury Team will learn more about status on Monday Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated but they lost All-Star guard Jalen Williams to what appeared to be a serious leg injury during their 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Oklahoma City won their third straight game to start the season but lost three players to injury, including Williams, who went down hard on a drive to the basket with 1:14 left.
Travis Kelce moves to No. 5 all-time in receptions, passes Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter
The Chiefs have been mostly stymied on offense throughout Sunday night’s matchup with the Seahawks. But the unit did make some history in the fourth quarter of the contest. Tight end Travis Kelce moved into No. 5 all time in receptions with 1,103, passing Marvin Harrison. He had tied Harrison (1,102) and Cris Carter (1,101) earlier in the contest. Kelce has a long way to go to the next player on the list, as Jason Witten is at No. 4 with 1,228 career catches. Jerry Rice is atop the list (1,549), followed by Larry Fitzgerald (1,432), and Tony Gonzalez (1,325).
Vikings register highest blitz rate of Next Gen Stats era, at 85.2 percent
The blitz-happy Vikings defense took their habit to the highest level on Sunday against the Colts. Via NBC Sports research, Minnesota blitzed on 85.2 percent of the Colts' dropbacks on Sunday. It was the highest rate by any team in the Next Gen Stats era, which dates back to 2016. The effort limited the Colts to 64 net passing yards, thanks to four sacks that erased 44 yards. The challenge comes from the confusion created by the Brian Flores defense. The offense never knows who is and isn't coming until the snap.
Kirk Cousins: "If I'm not the best option, I don't want to be out there"
As the Raiders were rattling off three straight wins to start the season, the decision to ride with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was looking like the right way to go. Now that the Raiders have lost four in a row, it's fair to wonder whether the time for rookie first-rounder Fernando Mendoza's time to play is coming. Cousins was asked about the possibility of being replaced by the first overall pick in the draft after Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Ras. "It's really the same every day that it was in March or April," Cousins told reporters.
NWSL and USWNT nominees to know at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set for October 26, and it's shaping up to be an exciting night for soccer fans. Among the nominees are some standout players from the NWSL and USWNT. Rose Lavelle, a key midfielder, earned her nomination after a stellar postseason performance, scoring the championship-winning goal for Gotham and showcasing her ability to create opportunities under pressure.
Then there's 19-year-old Lily Yohannes, who has made waves at Lyon. Her impressive year includes reaching the UEFA Champions League final and winning the French domestic treble, earning her nominations for both the Kopa Trophy and the Ballon d’Or Féminin.
On the defensive side, Ann-Katrin Berger has been a rock in goal, with 23 clean sheets this past season, making her a nominee for the Yashin Trophy. Scarlett Camberos made history as the first Mexican player nominated for the Ballon d’Or Féminin, leading Club América to a treble with 44 goal contributions.
Lorena, the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, set league records with 14 clean sheets and played a crucial role in Kansas City’s success. Lastly, Temwa Chawinga, a back-to-back MVP and Golden Boot winner, continues to break records and elevate her team’s performance, despite narrowly missing out on a championship. Each of these players brings their own unique flair to the game, making this year’s awards ceremony one to watch.