Daily Recap: Sport — 3 November 2026

Sport turns on disruption and reset today, from a major international tournament being pushed back by security fears to teams and athletes repositioning for what comes next. Elsewhere, the news mixes flashpoint moments on the court with comeback, succession and return across foot...

Saudi Arabia’s AFC Asian Cup is postponed as regional security concerns upend plans for one of Asian football’s flagship events. The Asian Football Confederation cites exceptional circumstances, with the decision tied to conflict in and around the country and the travel disruption that follows, leaving the tournament schedule to be reworked.

Dodge confirms it will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, marking the manufacturer’s first full comeback to the top level in years. The effort is linked to Kaulig Racing, which is set to field two Charger-based Cup cars, with the relaunch aimed at the start of the season around the Daytona 500.

The Seattle Mariners appoint Jason Kanzler as their new manager, handing the job to the 36-year-old former Chicago Cubs farm director. He becomes the club’s 22nd manager and takes over as Seattle begins a new phase of leadership, with the organization turning to a younger executive from player development.

Jon Rahm says he would accept terms similar to Brooks Koepka’s if that opened a path back to the PGA Tour. The comment signals a notable change in tone, with Rahm indicating he is now willing to accept penalty-related conditions he had previously resisted in discussions about a possible return.

William Saliba returns to Arsenal training after a long layoff with a back injury, giving the club a defensive boost before its Champions League match. Mikel Arteta confirms the centre-back is fit again, ending an absence that stretches back to the period around the World Cup and raising the prospect of an imminent return.

Draymond Green is ejected from the Warriors-Suns game after a heated sequence involving Dillon Brooks escalates into a scuffle. Green receives two technical fouls in the same stretch, first after contact on a post play and then after confronting Brooks, bringing another volatile on-court incident to an abrupt end.

Point Of Law wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a strong late charge at Flemington, running down Royal Supremacy in the closing stages. The horse, formerly owned by King Charles and his late wife, produces a decisive surge on the final straight to take one of racing’s biggest prizes.

LeBron James sparks a viral moment in Philadelphia when he takes a sip of a courtside fan’s red wine during the 76ers’ win over the Bulls. The incident follows his chase into the crowd for a loose ball, where he bumps into the fan and spills the drink before later saying he wanted to taste it.