This Week in Sport: 31st October − 6th November 2022
As October draws to a close and we move into November, sports fans are in for a treat with exciting sporting action taking place across the globe.
Monday will provide game three of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros. The following day will see the Melbourne Cup Day which provides the largest day of racing in Australia. On Wednesday, the ATP Tour season continues at the Paris Masters.
Later in the week, on Thursday, the T20 World Cup provides even more entertainment with Pakistan playing South Africa. The next day, the Rugby Sevens world moves to Hong Kong.
There is no shortage of sport taking place on the weekend either. On Saturday, rugby fans will be treated to Ireland playing hosts to South Africa in their first match of the Autumn Nations Series. Finally on Sunday, MotoGP heads to Valencia for the final race of the season.
MLB: Philadelphia Phillies v Houston Astros
Monday 31st October 12:03AM (1st) GMT/8:03PM Local Time
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
**GAME THREE OF THE MLB WORLD SERIES WAS POSTPONED DUE TO POOR WEATHER**
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Houston Astros in game three of the MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park. With the scores tied at 1-1, it really is all to play for.
Official Website: MLB
News: Baseball Reflections
Statistics: Baseball Reference
Horse Racing: Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 1st November 10:00AM GMT/1:00PM Local Time
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Known as ‘the race that stops the nation’, the Melbourne Cup will see 24 horses line up at the Flemington Racecourse to race for their share of AU$8 million.
Podcast: The Final Furlong
News: Racing Post
Videos: Racing TV
Tennis: Paris Masters
Wednesday 2nd November 12:00PM GMT/1:00PM Local Time
Accor Arena, Paris
Wednesday will mark day three of the Paris Masters which is a major event on the ATP World Tour. This is the final tournament of the regular men’s tennis tennis season and will be provide the final opportunity to gain qualifying sports for the ATP Finals.
Official Website: ATP
News: Tennis Up To Date
Podcast: The Tennis Podcast
T20 World Cup: Pakistan v South Africa
Thursday 3rd November 8:00AM GMT/ 7:00PM Local Time
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Pakistan play South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a match that South Africa will be hoping to secure their place in the semi finals of the competition. Pakistan will still be looking to qualify, although after a tough start to the Super 12 stage, it will be a challenge.
Official Website: T20 World Cup
Statistics: ESPN Cricinfo
Video: ICC
Rugby Union: Hong Kong Sevens
Friday 4th November 12:00PM GMT/7:00PM Local Time
Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong
The Sevens world moves to Hong Kong for a fan favourite festival. The three day competition will provide supporters in the Hong Kong Stadium the chance to enjoy a thrilling festival of sevens rugby.
Official Website: World Rugby
News: BBC Sport
Video: World Rugby
Autumn Nations Series: Ireland v South Africa
Saturday 5th November 5:30PM GMT/5:30PM Local Time
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
After Ireland had a brilliant tour to the Southern Hemisphere in the summer they will be hoping to continue their fine form against South Africa in their first match of the Autumn Nations Series.
News: Rugby Pass
Fantasy: Fantasy Rugby World
Watch: Amazon Prime
MotoGP: Valencia Grand Prix
Sunday 6th November 1:00PM GMT/2:00PM Local Time
Circuit Ricardo Torno, Valencia
The MotoGP season comes to a conclusion at the Valencian Grand Prix taking place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Francesco Bagnaia needs to finish ahead of his closest rival Fabio Qaurtararo to win the 2022 MotoGP World Championship.
Official Website: MotoGP
News: The Race
Tickets: Motorsport Tickets
Photo by: Philadelphia Phillies
Written and information correct on 30th October 2022 at 10pm GMT
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