Sports News Today — November 1, 2026
Miami dodges upset in Chapel Hill, looks ahead to Notre Dame and more — today's sports signal.
The sports world is buzzing with excitement as we head into the final stretch of the season. In college football, the Miami Hurricanes managed to dodge a huge upset in Chapel Hill, and now they're setting their sights on a big matchup against Notre Dame. Meanwhile, on the hardwood, the WNBA Finals are coming down to the wire with a historic Game 7 that promises to be an instant classic. It's a make-or-break moment for the teams involved, and fans are on the edge of their seats.
But it's not all about the action on the field or court - the sports world is also showing off its fun side as Halloween approaches. From Bennedict Lendeborg to Victor Wembanyama, some of the biggest names in sports are inspiring costume choices this year. And in the world of soccer, transfer rumors are swirling as teams look to make their moves ahead of the winter window. Fulham's Bassey is reportedly on Manchester United's radar as they look to bolster their defense. With so much on the line both on and off the field, there's never been a more exciting time to be a sports fan.
Today's signal:
• Miami dodges upset in Chapel Hill, looks ahead to Notre Dame (espn.com)
• Lendeborg, Wembanyama top athlete Halloween costumes across sports world (espn.com)
• 🎃 Top Halloween costumes from the sports world (espn.com)
• Transfer rumors, news: Man United look to Fulham's Bassey to bolster defense (espn.com)
• 🎃 Top Halloween costumes from across the sports world (espn.com)
• 'The hardest game that we will play': Everything on the line in WNBA Finals' historic Game 7 (espn.com)