Antonelli wins Baku GP from pole: Mercedes takes dominant 1-2 street triumph
FINAL: 1 Antonelli, 2 Russell +2.184, 3 Leclerc +4.739. Mercedes locks down maximum points as Antonelli extends his title lead to 317 points.
Six desks. Same question.
Each sport has its own board. Sunday Premier League and the BMW PGA are in the book. Soccer is one room, not the building.
Football
Goff sets NFL record for most completions without an incompletion (292 yds, 2 passing TDs, 1 receiving TD).
Open the fieldTennis
Opening round underway in Shanghai while Beijing champions Alcaraz and Gauff travel south after China Open crowns.
Open the courtFormula 1
McLaren leads Constructors by 41 points heading into Austin triple-header as paddock analyzes RB20 balance.
Open the gridSoccer
Postecoglou under mounting scrutiny after Spurs drop 10th point from leading position; international window begins.
Open the pitchBasketball
Hammon demands defensive overhaul against Stewart (34 pts); Clark and Fever prepare perimeter response at Lynx.
Open the floorGolf
Yu joins elite company with Jackson victory as inaugural Black Desert Championship tees off among red sandstone.
Open the courseThe US Open has names
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2. Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Shelton had already taken out Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m. Tiafoe had come from two sets down. Those are results. The tournament is finished.
- Men
Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton
Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2
- Men
Frances Tiafoe vs Alex Michelsen
Tiafoe 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6)
- Women
Elena Rybakina vs Aryna Sabalenka
Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
- Men QF
Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
Shelton 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7)
Tonight · Mon, Oct 5
NFL Sunday is LIVE in the first quarter. SNF Colts at Chiefs is still listed. City 5-3 and Spaun -17 are in the book.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: ATP 1000 main draw kicks off with Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic eyeing Asian hardcourt glory
Monday in Shanghai: First round matches begin as the tennis world turns to Qizhong Arena, with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlining the draw.
WNBA Semifinals Game 2 Eve: Aces and Fever plot tactical counterpunches after Liberty and Lynx strike first
Monday in the WNBA: Coaches Becky Hammon and Christie Sides review Game 1 tape to formulate urgent tactical adjustments ahead of Tuesday's pivotal Game 2 double-header in New York and Minneapolis.
F1 Americas Countdown: Norris Singapore masterclass trims gap to 52 points as Lawson joins RB grid
Monday paddock analysis: With McLaren leading the Constructors battle by 41 points and Norris slashing Verstappen's margin to 52 points, Formula 1 braces for a thrilling Americas triple-header starting at COTA in Austin.
PGA Tour: Kevin Yu vaults into top 65 after maiden playoff win as tour heads to Utah for Black Desert Championship
Monday in Utah: Kevin Yu arrives riding high after capturing his maiden PGA Tour title in a dramatic playoff, while the tour prepares for a stunning debut among the black lava fields and red rocks of southern Utah.
Just happened
NFL MNF: Jared Goff achieves historic 18-for-18 perfect passing game as Lions outduel Seahawks 42-29
FINAL: Detroit Lions 42, Seattle Seahawks 29. Jared Goff shatters the NFL record for consecutive completions without an incompletion, while Detroit's offense erupts for six touchdowns at Ford Field.
Premier League MW7 Washup: Tottenham reel from Brighton collapse as Man City sit clear on 21 points
Monday in the Premier League: Tactical fallout from Brighton's 3-2 comeback over Spurs sends shockwaves through North London, as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City reign supreme with 21 points from seven matches.
China Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Jannik Sinner in 3h21m epic to claim Beijing crown
Sunday at National Tennis Center: Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in the longest final in tournament history, winning seven consecutive points in the deciding tiebreak.
NFL SNF: Derrick Henry runs wild as Ravens dismantle previously unbeaten Bills 35-10
FINAL: Baltimore Ravens 35, Buffalo Bills 10. Derrick Henry erupts for an 87-yard opening touchdown and 199 total rushing yards as Lamar Jackson outduels Josh Allen.
Singapore GP: Lando Norris converts pole into crushing 20-second victory over Verstappen
Sunday night at Marina Bay: Lando Norris commands all 62 laps to defeat Max Verstappen by 20.945 seconds, while Oscar Piastri finishes third for McLaren.
WNBA Semifinals: Stewart leads Liberty past Aces, Collier and Lynx hold off Clark's Fever in Game 1
Sunday doubleheader finals: New York Liberty defeat Las Vegas Aces 87-77 behind Stewart's 34 points; Minnesota Lynx edge Indiana Fever 88-82 despite Clark's 22 points and 9 assists.
Premier League after Sunday
- 1Manchester City 21
- 2Arsenal 18
- 3Liverpool 15
- 4Brighton 14
City 15 from five. Arsenal 12. Brighton 10. Liverpool 9, sixth. Matchweek 5 closed. Soccer desk
F1 after Madrid
- 1Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 321
- 2George Russell Mercedes 241
- 3Lando Norris McLaren 223
- 4Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 209
- 5Charles Leclerc Ferrari 192
Antonelli won the first Madrid race. Baku is 24-26 September. F1 desk
World Cup 2026 is a finished novel.
Spain 1-0 Argentina after extra time at MetLife, 19 July. Ferran Torres, 106th minute. England 6-4 France for bronze, Saka hat-trick. Open the archive
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F1 Americas Countdown: Norris Singapore masterclass trims Verstappen gap as Lawson joins RB grid
Lando Norris's dominant 20-second victory at Marina Bay has blown the 2026 Formula 1 championship wide open as teams prepare for the Americas triple-header and Liam Lawson steps into the RB seat.
NFL MNF: Jared Goff achieves historic 18-for-18 perfect passing game as Lions outduel Seahawks 42-29
Jared Goff delivered the most accurate passing display in NFL history, going 18-for-18 for 292 yards and two scores as the Detroit Lions defeated the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 at Ford Field.
PGA Tour: Kevin Yu vaults into top 65 after maiden playoff win as tour heads to Utah
Kevin Yu captured his first career PGA Tour victory in a thrilling playoff at Sanderson Farms, vaulting into the top 65 of the world rankings as the tour travels to Utah's Black Desert Resort.
Premier League MW7 Washup: Tottenham reel from Brighton collapse as Man City sit clear on 21 points
Brighton's stunning 3-2 comeback over Tottenham highlighted an extraordinary Matchweek 7 that left Spurs in crisis and Manchester City alone at the Premier League summit entering the international break.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: ATP 1000 main draw kicks off with Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic eyeing glory
The Rolex Shanghai Masters begins main draw action at Qizhong Arena, bringing Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic together for 12 days of world-class Asian hardcourt tennis.
WNBA Semifinals Game 2 Eve: Aces and Fever plot tactical counterpunches after Game 1 defeats
With the Liberty and Lynx holding 1-0 series advantages, the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever spent Monday in intense film sessions searching for answers before Game 2.
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