The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs wrap up this afternoon in Arizona with Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and William Byron competing for the title. Follow along throughout the day for live updates and real-time expert analysis from our team of reporters at The Athletic.

The Denver Broncos (6-2) are set to go on the road to face the Houston Texans (3-4) in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 2. A third Fairbairn field goal gives Houston a 9-7 lead over the Broncos.

The Chicago Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, face the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Flacco, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a Game 7 in the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, set to take place on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea in the Premier League today as they look to maintain their good league form. Spurs occupy the European places with just two league defeats this season and a 3-0 win against Everton last time out.

Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising military paychecks but not SNAP funds.

Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica with 180 mph winds, threatening historic destruction. Follow Newsweek's live blog.