November 9, 2026 · 9 stories · finite. — news that ends
Jon Rahm closed with a 67 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots over Tyrrell Hatton, with Rory McIlroy also in contention. A back-nine surge carried the Spaniard to victory at Yas Links in his first start since leaving LIV Golf, according to BBC Sport and CBS Sports.
Kyle Larson secured his third NASCAR Cup Series championship in six years at the Homestead season finale. The Hendrick driver clinched the title during the opening stage and became the first repeat champion since 2010. Ryan Blaney won the race, while Larson's season-long advantage was enough to place him among NASCAR's modern greats.
Nineteen-year-old Blades Brown became the youngest PGA Tour winner in 88 years by taking the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. He erased a seven-shot deficit with a closing 63, then beat Ben James in a two-hole playoff. The victory came in a dramatic final round built around Brown's late charge.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua will undergo imaging after injuring his knee on the final snap of a game. The team's initial belief is that his ACL remains intact, according to ESPN and CBS Sports, but an MRI is needed to establish the extent of the damage and a likely recovery timetable.
Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid, with Fermín López scoring twice, and moved clear at the top of the league. The result followed defeats by Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, making the away victory an important response. Barcelona held on under pressure to reinforce their title credentials.
Lando Norris won a rain-affected São Paulo Grand Prix after recovering from a poor start and holding off Max Verstappen. Kimi Antonelli spun out of the lead in difficult conditions, while Mercedes secured the 2026 constructors' championship. Norris delivered a controlled recovery at Interlagos as rivals made costly errors.
Crystal Palace are poised to dismiss manager Pierre Sage after a fourth successive defeat left the club bottom of the Premier League. Former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has emerged as a leading candidate to replace him, according to Guardian and Sky Sports reports. The decision would follow Sunday's loss to Liverpool.
Brighton moved to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Brentford. Diego Gómez scored from long range, while Brentford's Igor Thiago received a straight red card. The result continued Brighton's strong start under Fabian Hürzeler and left them occupying an unexpectedly high early-season position.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. The Spaniard avenged his US Open quarter-final loss to Shelton and claimed the ninth Masters 1000 title of his career. The victory also extended his strong return from injury before the season-ending ATP Finals.