Motosport News Today — November 2, 2026
On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year I really took a step forward' and more — today's motosport signal.
It's a new week in sports and there's plenty to talk about. In the NBA, Luka Doncic is making a strong case for himself as one of the league's top players, not just for his impressive scoring abilities, but also for his defensive prowess, as he led his team to a win with a 45-point performance. Meanwhile, in the NFL, the action was just as thrilling, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers becoming the first team since 1974 to win a game without a single pass completion, taking down the Atlanta Falcons.
In other news, the NFL's Week 8 had its fair share of winners and losers, with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins leading the charge for their team, while the Falcons, well, didn't fare so well. In the world of hockey, the Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken made some moves, trading players in a deal that has analysts weighing in on who came out on top. And in a bit of nostalgia, Larry Csonka, a member of the legendary 1972 Miami Dolphins, is celebrating the Vikings' loss, which keeps his team's undefeated record alive.
Today's signal:
• On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year I really took a step forward' (espn.com)
• Buzz: Week 8's leading scorers through Sunday's games (espn.com)
• Larry Csonka celebrates Vikings' first loss, keeping '72 Dolphins' undefeated record alive (espn.com)
• Who comes out ahead in Wright-Wood trade? Grading the Predators, Kraken (espn.com)
• Week 8 winners and losers: Burrow, Higgins, Chase steal the show; Falcons falter (espn.com)
• Bucs first team without pass completion since '74, still beat Falcons (espn.com)