Sport news · 3 November 2026
Point of Law Wins Melbourne Cup; Trainer Ciaron Maher Claims Historic Trifecta
British-bred Point of Law stormed home to win the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington, with trainer Ciaron Maher becoming the first trainer in Melbourne Cup history to fill the top three places.
Champions League Matchday 2: Atletico Beat Ten-Man United, Bayern Held by Viking FK, Barcelona Win in Istanbul
Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 as United finished with 10 men, Norwegian side Viking FK earned a 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich, and Barcelona cruised past Galatasaray 4-1 on Champions League Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 league phase.
Manchester United's Winless Run Hits Nine Matches — Their Worst Since 1986
Michael Carrick's Manchester United have gone nine consecutive matches without a win after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, their most barren streak since 1986 and leaving the club hovering just outside the bottom three.
How and Where to Watch the First 2026 College Football Playoff Rankings Show
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee is set to reveal its first rankings of the 2026 season today, and here is everything you need to know about when and where to tune in.
Bayern Munich Boss Vincent Kompany to Miss 'Weeks' After Meningeal Irritation Diagnosis
Bayern Munich confirmed that manager Vincent Kompany will be sidelined for "weeks, not days" after collapsing at the club's training ground and being diagnosed with meningeal irritation, as the German champions prepare to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.