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Your complete guide to the 2026 Melbourne Cup field
The first Tuesday of November is upon us, which means it is time to run the Melbourne Cup around the famous 3200 metre Flemington course.
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2026 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race?
The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.
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- 0KC: Thunder will retire Westbrook's No. 0 this season
- Jones backs Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss
- Jake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight
- On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year, I really took a step forward'
- Addo-Carr B sample negative as Eels mull his fate
- Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk
- Wanderers decry policing at A-League games: 'Enough is enough'
- Broncos' prayers answered as goal-line stand leads to win, top spot in AFC West
- OKC declines option for oft-injured ex-lottery pick Topic
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AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
How injuries have shaken up the NBA title and MVP races, two weeks in
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
How Arsenal got a big win at Liverpool; Milan derby drama; Carrick's future; more
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What we learned
Lamar Jackson out again? Zero completions for Baker Mayfield? Let's make sense of a weird Week 8
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Questions, takeaways from Sunday: What now for Chiefs, Ravens, Commanders?
A-LEAGUES
A-Leagues' financial woes: How solvent is Australia's top tier?
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A-League Men Stocks: The Nix nobody saw coming
'He's a monster': United surge past Breakers to record third consecutive win
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ONE WRONG DECISION AFTER ANOTHER
Why Manchester United are so bad at hiring managers post-Ferguson
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CFP considerations
Rankings release: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Playoff tiers: How 29 contenders to make the field of 12 stack up
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Bowl, CFP projections: How more top-25 losses shifted postseason picture
WEEK 8 HIGHLIGHTS
Chad Ryland hits the game-winning field goal for Cardinals in OT
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Joe Burrow puts Bengals ahead with TD run to help take down Titans in overtime
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Top Headlines
- 0KC: Thunder will retire Westbrook's No. 0 this season
- Jones backs Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss
- Jake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight
- On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year, I really took a step forward'
- Addo-Carr B sample negative as Eels mull his fate
- Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk
- Wanderers decry policing at A-League games: 'Enough is enough'
- Broncos' prayers answered as goal-line stand leads to win, top spot in AFC West
- OKC declines option for oft-injured ex-lottery pick Topic
- Never miss a moment: Join ESPN on WhatsApp!
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How to Watch the NBA in Australia 2026-27 | ESPN on Disney+
Watch the 2026-27 NBA season live on ESPN via Disney+. Opening week schedule in AEDT, prices, Prime Video, League Pass and every Aussie in the NBA.
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How to watch the NBL: 2026-27 season TV channel, streaming and viewing guide
The 2026-27 NBL season is here, and it's never been easier to catch every game live.
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Melbourne Cup: All-time records, statistics and everything to know
The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts, stats, and history from the Cup's rich past.
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Keep up to date with the latest news from across the sporting world. Be it at home or abroad, we've got it covered in our weekly newsletters.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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NBA breakout players: 30 ready for the next step (yes, even Wemby and Luka)
Steady starter to an All-Star lock? Top-10 talent to an MVP? Breakout seasons take many forms in the NBA. Ben Golliver identifies 30 players primed to take the next step.
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Jay-Z's road to the Super Bowl: Were the clues there all along?
With Hov headed to SoFi Stadium's halftime stage in Los Angeles, we revisit the breadcrumbs that might have pointed us there.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 results: Full rankings, all award winners
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or as he took home the main prize at the 2026 ceremony in London.
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Consensus top AFL draft prospect Dougie Cochrane already in rare air
Missing significant chunks of football hasn't stopped Port Adelaide NGA star Dougie Cochrane from firming as the top prospect in this year's AFL Draft.
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How Payton Pritchard became Boston's unlikely iso king
The sixth man supreme doggedly sharpens his game in brutal summer practices. That's an edge the C's will need.
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Ranking the greatest players in WNBA history, from A'ja Wilson to Becky Hammon
Before the WNBA's 30th season wraps up, ESPN voted on the league's all-time greatest players. There's a new No. 1.
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2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, squads
The 2026 Rugby League Cup in underway in Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
