--- title: "Sports News India, 8 Nov 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "Sports News India from Sunday 8 November 2026: the day's top sports stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/08/sports/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/08/sports/" published: "2026-11-08T00:00:01+05:30" updated: "2026-11-08T02:30:01+05:30" section: "Sport" date: "2026-11-08" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # Sport: Sunday 8 November 2026 17 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### Shaq, Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne join star-studded crowd for LSU’s clash against Alabama - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 8 November 2026, 01:57 IST (2026-11-08T01:57+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fc1415a34683 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/shaq-angel-reese-and-livvy-dunne-join-star-studded-crowd-for-lsu-s-clash-against-alabama-101794082659722.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/fc1415a34683-l.webp The Tigers' traditional walk down Victory Hill featured an impressive lineup of celebrity guests alongside the coaching staff. ### Towhid Hridoy hits record-breaking double century for Bangladesh in second Test against West Indies - Source: The Hindu - Published: 8 November 2026, 01:30 IST (2026-11-08T01:30+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ba0bf327a3bb - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/towhid-hridoy-hits-record-breaking-double-century-for-bangladesh-in-second-test-against-west-indies/article71679460.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ba0bf327a3bb-l.webp Hridoy became the fourth Bangladeshi batter to hit a double century after Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal and also passed Mushfiqur’s 219 to become the highest individual scorer for the country ### Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Says "I Would Like To Try" After Returning To Practice - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 8 November 2026, 01:02 IST (2026-11-08T01:02+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f777022b24ff - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nhl/carolina-hurricanes-jordan-staal-says-i-would-like-to-try-after-returning-to-practice-12298345#publisher=newsstand Jordan Staal has returned to the ice with the Carolina Hurricanes after missing nearly a month with a torn calf muscle. He hopes to play against the Seattle Kraken in Finland but wants to test his recovery in team practices before making a decision. ### Hardik Pandya misses Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC - Source: The Hindu - Published: 8 November 2026, 01:13 IST (2026-11-08T01:13+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1835fa3135de - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/hardik-pandya-misses-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-as-injury-setback-delays-return-ahead-of-t20-wc/article71679458.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/1835fa3135de-l.webp Hardik Pandya was initially included in India A’s one-day squad for the October series against Australia A but had to withdraw after suffering a fresh shin injury ### Hardik Pandya Sidelined from Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Injury Recovery - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 7 November 2026, 18:35 IST (2026-11-07T18:35+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fbee58717e72 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2119052628630049216 The 33-year-old all-rounder, sidelined since May's IPL with Mumbai Indians due to tibial bone stress and back spasms, won't join Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. ### Dana Holgorsen fired as Nebraska offensive coordinator after Illinois loss extends Cornhuskers' losing streak to four - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 8 November 2026, 01:18 IST (2026-11-08T01:18+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f8eac24d12de - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/dana-holgorsen-fired-as-nebraska-offensive-coordinator-after-illinois-loss-extends-cornhuskers-losing-streak-to-four-101794076883007.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f8eac24d12de-l.webp Dana Holgorsen was in his second season with the Cornhuskers after he joined them in November 2024. ### Jaiswal smashes second ton of the A tour, hits top form ahead of Test series - Source: The Hindu - Published: 8 November 2026, 00:51 IST (2026-11-08T00:51+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/6a57e6eba216 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/jaiswal-smashes-second-ton-of-the-a-tour-hits-top-form-ahead-of-test-series/article71679447.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/6a57e6eba216-l.webp Jaiswal (102 off 138), whose form became a matter of concern after the first red ball game of the tour, has regained his sublime touch ahead of the two Test series beginning on November 19 ### Arsenal Edge Past Hull To Stretch Premier League Lead - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 8 November 2026, 00:13 IST (2026-11-08T00:13+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3b6145bd8b00 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/english-premier-league/arsenal-edge-past-hull-to-stretch-premier-league-lead-12298295#publisher=newsstand Arsenal beat stubborn Hull 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points on Saturday while Tottenham's recent revival was halted by Leeds. ### Shami defined an era of pace bowling: BCCI - Source: The Hindu - Published: 8 November 2026, 00:46 IST (2026-11-08T00:46+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b4e35bb21814 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/shami-defined-an-era-of-pace-bowling-bcci/article71679448.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/b4e35bb21814-l.webp “Thank you for defining an era of Indian pace bowling, Test Cap #279,” wrote the BCCI said ### What Happened To James Hagens? Boston Bruins Rookie Lands On Injured Reserve - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:59 IST (2026-11-07T23:59+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1e1293fa1e47 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nhl/what-happened-to-james-hagens-boston-bruins-rookie-lands-on-injured-reserve-12298205#publisher=newsstand ### Connor McDavid Is "On A Mission To Win A Stanley Cup," Wayne Gretzky Says While Praising Oilers Captain - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:59 IST (2026-11-07T23:59+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ac3ad1648d5c - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nhl/connor-mcdavid-is-on-a-mission-to-win-a-stanley-cup-wayne-gretzky-says-while-praising-oilers-captain-12298195#publisher=newsstand Wayne Gretzky praised Connor McDavid’s historic start, as the Edmonton Oilers captain is on pace for 217 points, potentially breaking Gretzky’s NHL record of 215. ### East Bengal Become First Indian Club To Reach AFC Women's Champions League Knockouts - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 8 November 2026, 00:07 IST (2026-11-08T00:07+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/78da6a0e7d57 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/east-bengal-become-first-indian-club-to-reach-afc-womens-champions-league-knockouts-12298302#publisher=newsstand East Bengal FC suffered a 2-0 defeat against North Korean side 4.25 SC in their final Group B fixture of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 in Kolkata on Saturday but secured a historic place in the quarter-finals. ### Derek Fisher Compares Luka Doncic To Kobe Bryant After Los Angeles Lakers Star's 53-Point Game - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 8 November 2026, 00:00 IST (2026-11-08T00:00+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1844319f7f08 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nba/derek-fisher-compares-luka-doncic-to-kobe-bryant-after-los-angeles-lakers-stars-53-point-game-12298278#publisher=newsstand Derek Fisher praises Luka Doncic after his 53-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers, comparing the Lakers star’s skills to Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. ### Pecco Bagnaia crash video emerges as Ducati confirms he suffered multiple foot fractures in Qatar MotoGP Sprint - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:33 IST (2026-11-07T23:33+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cad85603d47e - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/pecco-bagnaia-crash-video-emerges-as-ducati-confirms-he-suffered-multiple-foot-fractures-in-qatar-motogp-sprint-101794073139437.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/cad85603d47e-l.webp Pecco Bagnaia made a strong start to the 11-lap contest, briefly moving into a podium position during the opening corners. ### Draymond Green Responds To Backlash Over Kristaps Porzingis Comments As Warriors Star Steps Away From Basketball - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:06 IST (2026-11-07T23:06+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9ee6bb236e18 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nba/draymond-green-responds-to-backlash-over-kristaps-porzingis-comments-as-warriors-star-steps-away-from-basketball-12298094#publisher=newsstand Draymond Green has addressed the criticism over his Kristaps Porziņģis comments, saying fans took his remarks out of context as the Warriors center steps away from basketball. ### Travis Kelce sides with NFL refs after Brittany Mahomes questions Chiefs penalty - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:07 IST (2026-11-07T23:07+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0426e792371a - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/travis-kelce-sides-with-nfl-refs-after-brittany-mahomes-questions-chiefs-penalty-101794070731312.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/0426e792371a-l.webp Travis Kelce agrees with the referees' false-start call against the Chiefs, while Brittany Mahomes had criticised the decision after their loss to the Broncos. ### Sebastian Aho Makes His Mark On Carolina Hurricanes History With Double Milestone - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 7 November 2026, 23:02 IST (2026-11-07T23:02+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f7ad30db2acc - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nhl/sebastian-aho-makes-his-mark-on-carolina-hurricanes-history-with-double-milestone-12298129#publisher=newsstand Sebastian Aho surpassed Eric Staal for second place in the Hurricanes’ all-time multi-assist and multi-point game lists after a two-assist night in Carolina’s 5-3 win over the Islanders. Only Ron Francis stands ahead of him now.