Ohm YoungmisukFeb 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of…
Feb 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Phew! The 2025 trade deadline is officially behind us, but there is still plenty of basketball to be played as we head into the NBA All-Star weekend. After a wild few weeks of league-altering trades, players will head to the Bay Area to compete in a high-flying dunk contest,…
Kevin PeltonFeb 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system When the NBA’s best players gather in the Bay Area this weekend for the All-Star Game, more than a third of the league’s teams won’t be represented on the…
Feb 13, 2025, 12:18 AM ET DENVER — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over being ejected for trash talking Monday night. Facing them again two days later, Murray let his play do…
Feb 12, 2025, 09:55 AM ET Coming off a Super Bowl performance where he was a nonfactor and his team was dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he will take some time before making a decision on whether he will return for a 13th NFL season. “I know…
Tim MacMahonFeb 12, 2025, 12:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Jan. 31. Durant became the eighth player to reach 30,000 career points in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against…
Feb 11, 2025, 11:07 AM ET The Los Angeles Angels and veteran closer Kenley Jansen have agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million, sources confirmed to ESPN. The deal was first reported Tuesday by the New York Post. Jansen, 37, has 447 saves — the most in Major League Baseball among active pitchers —…
Feb 11, 2025, 12:10 AM ET Cole Hutson was one of four Boston University goal scorers, netting the game winner in the second period of the Terriers’ 4-1 victory over rival and top-ranked Boston College in the final of the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament Monday night at TD Garden in Boston. Brandon Svoboda, Cole…
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Feb 10, 2025, 09:56 AM ET Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is headed to the NBA All-Star Game after all. Commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday that he has added Young to the All-Star roster as an injury replacement for Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will not be able to play because of a calf injury.…
Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Feb 7, 2025, 03:50 PM ET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS’ annual…
Ohm YoungmisukFeb 9, 2025, 02:38 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of…
Dricus Du Plessis did it again, defeating Sean Strickland a second time, but this time he dominated to retain his middleweight championship at UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Saturday. Du Plessis is 9-0 in the UFC and hasn’t lost a fight since October 2018. But if he wants to become one…
Real Madrid have approached Vinícius Júnior‘s agent to start talks about renewing his contract, a source has told ESPN. The Brazil forward’s contract runs until June 2027. Typically, the Spanish club only begins negotiations on renewals with star players when they have two years left to remaining on their deals, but the source said Madrid…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his…
Embattled Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said that it is “really easy” for people to “stick their boots” into his misfiring team after the north London club drew heavy criticism following their 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg on Thursday. Postecoglou’s side took a slender 1-0 lead to…
Chris LowFeb 7, 2025, 12:17 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was once a rivalry — UConn vs. Tennessee — that defined women’s basketball, and on Thursday night, the No. 19 Lady Vols and Kim Caldwell rekindled some of that past…
Dave McMenaminFeb 6, 2025, 12:22 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. The Los Angeles Lakers continued what was already one of the most consequential weeks in franchise history by acquiring…
After a monthslong back-and-forth with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler was finally traded to a new team Wednesday night. He joins Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, with Butler immediately signing a two-year, $121 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The multiteam trade includes Andrew Wiggins, P.J. Tucker (via the Jazz), Kyle Anderson…
Eli LedermanFeb 5, 2025, 09:23 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood — the top remaining uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class — signed with Michigan on…
Tim MacMahonFeb 4, 2025, 07:06 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Kevin Durant, who is 26 points shy of 30,000 for his career, has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder as trade…
Tim McManusFeb 4, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. PHILADELPHIA — Almost two years to the day, a familiar scene…
Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Feb 3, 2025, 02:00 PM ET WALK…
John KeimFeb 3, 2025, 12:19 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to…
Adam RittenbergFeb 2, 2025, 07:00 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Alabama is set to hire Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator, reuniting him with Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, sources told ESPN. Grubb served as offensive coordinator under DeBoer at Washington in 2022 and 2023, and was…
Jamison HensleyFeb 1, 2025, 10:10 AM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored…
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. In a blockbuster deal on Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick for Dallas Mavericks’ front man Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. Keep an eye on players such…
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Saturday (8:30 p.m. EST on ABC). Editor’s Picks 2 Related James has played 32 games in the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” amassing a record of 23-9. His averages at Madison Square Garden — 28.0 points,…
Jan 31, 2025, 12:08 PM ET Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a sports betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the sports news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our Super Bowl betting buzz file, with contributions from David Purdum,…
Jan 30, 2025, 04:56 PM ET Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade said he had surgery on his kidney in 2023, with doctors removing a tumor that was later deemed to be cancerous. In comments made on his “The Why with Dwyane Wade” podcast that were published Thursday, the three-time NBA champion revealed publicly for the…
Jeff LegwoldJan 30, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff has been a…
Eli LedermanJan 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. BOISE STATE’S PEERS across the Group of 5 took notice in the fall. The Broncos’ run to No. 3 seed…
Jan 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET We’re one week from the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and while there haven’t been any major moves leading up to Feb. 6, there have been developments across both conferences. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Sacramento Kings are open to trade talks regarding star guard De’Aaron Fox. Plus,…
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — After an early-morning cross-country flight following his TGL debut in Florida on Monday night, Rory McIlroy arrived at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Tour’s second signature event of the season. McIlroy has yet to play stateside this year, but the talk surrounding him Tuesday wasn’t…
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knockout rounds. Guardiola’s team must win at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to secure a place in the top 24 of the league phase table. Anything less than victory will see City…
Jan 27, 2025, 07:07 AM ET Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will remain in charge of the national team through to 2028, the country’s football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday. De la Fuente’s previous deal was to expire after the 2026 World Cup. The new and improved contract will see the 63-year-old guide…
Jan 26, 2025, 07:17 PM ET The University of South Carolina’s athletics department issued an apology to LSU and women’s basketball player Flau’Jae Johnson on Sunday in response to the Gamecocks’ DJ playing a song by Johnson’s late father at the end of Friday’s game between the teams at Colonial Life Arena. The athletics department…
Jan 26, 2025, 08:57 PM ET Ever since the buzzer sounded on October’s thrilling WNBA Finals, anticipation has been building about what 2025 might have in store. On Sunday, a blockbuster three-team trade started the wheels spinning. For the first time in WNBA history, a trade involving multiple No. 1 draft picks is sending Jewell…
The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to both games, and analytics…
Pep Guardiola has said Abdukodir Khusanov “will learn” after the young defender’s nightmare debut against Chelsea. Khusanov gifted Chelsea a goal inside three minutes of his first City appearance following his £33.6m ($41.6m) move from Lens last week. The 20-year-old Uzbekistan international was booked for a foul on Cole Palmer just a minute later and…
Greg WyshynskiJan 24, 2025, 09:57 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Carolina Hurricanes stunned the NHL on Friday night by acquiring Colorado Avalanche star right winger Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster three-way trade, the teams announced. The Hurricanes acquired Rantanen and Chicago Blackhawks left winger Taylor Hall in the deal.…
John KeimJan 24, 2025, 03:32 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to…
ASHBURN, Va. — Back in the spring, well before Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had been named the starter, veteran teammates such as tight end Zach Ertz and wide receiver Terry McLaurin had a feeling the rookie would excel in the NFL. By the end of training camp, they were certain. “I was telling everyone…
Laurence EdmondsonJan 22, 2025, 04:35 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton described his first experience behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car as “one of the best feelings of my life” after making his track debut with his new team in Maranello, Italy, on…
Jan 21, 2025, 08:51 AM ET The NFL playoffs are coming to a crescendo, with the matchups for the conference championship games now set. It begins next Sunday with an Interstate 95 showdown between the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles (16-3, 12-17 against the spread, including playoffs) and the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders (14-5, 13-6 ATS)…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is “very, very proud” of becoming the first player in the club’s history to score 50 goals in European competition following his strike in the 2-1 win over Lille. Salah opened the scoring at Anfield on Tuesday night as Arne Slot’s side guaranteed automatic qualification for the Champions…
AC Milan are considering loan moves for Chelsea’s João Félix and Manchester United duo Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund after accepting defeat in their pursuit of Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN. Feyenoord and Mexico forward Santiago Giménez is another target under consideration at Milan for a permanent transfer if England defender Fikayo Tomori leaves…
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJan 20, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is…
Jan 19, 2025, 06:08 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — American tennis star Coco Gauff mourned the loss of TikTok’s app back home, writing on a TV camera lens “RIP TikTok USA” and drawing a broken heart right after winning a match at the Australian Open to reach the quarterfinals. Gauff’s 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 victory over…
The divisional playoff round for the 2024 NFL season has three more great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know. On Saturday night, the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels tries to stay hot against the Lions. Then on Sunday, the Rams travel to Philadelphia to face Saquon Barkley and his Eagles. And…
Jan 17, 2025, 08:49 PM ET The lawyer for Xavier Lucas says the ex-Wisconsin player is transferring to Miami, even though the cornerback’s former school never entered his name into the portal. Darren Heitner has been representing Lucas, who indicated on social media last month that Wisconsin was refusing to put his name in the…
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJan 17, 2025, 06:26 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the…
Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2025, 06:20 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell…
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Of all the players gathered outside Notre Dame’s locker room late Thursday night recapping a historic win, offensive lineman Charles Jagusah might have been the unlikeliest to be standing…
Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? We take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. On Tuesday, AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks looked set…
Jan 15, 2025, 05:30 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 sets by moving into the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over 173rd-ranked Jodie Burrage of Britain in Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday. Gauff, the 2023 US Open…
Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterJan 14, 2025, 03:00 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin has a message for any team considering inquiring with the Steelers about his availability in a potential trade. “Save your time,” the head…
Jan 13, 2025, 02:40 PM ET Inter Miami on Monday completed the second training session of the 2025 campaign with Lionel Messi present and under new head coach Javier Mascherano on Monday in Ft. Lauderdale, giving players a taste of what’s to come under the new leadership. Players underwent the medical examinations on Jan. 11…
Jan 10, 2025, 11:13 PM ET The first 12-team College Football Playoff is down to the final two contenders: Notre Dame and Ohio State. The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish and eighth-seeded Buckeyes will meet Jan. 20 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T. Whichever team wins will end a championship drought.…
Alaina Getzenberg Close Alaina Getzenberg ESPN Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of…
Jan 12, 2025, 02:15 PM ET LONDON — Substitute Joshua Zirkzee struck the winning penalty as Manchester United survived nearly an hour down a man to knock Arsenal out of the FA Cup in a dramatic third-round shootout at Emirates Stadium. Bruno Fernandes put United ahead seven minutes into the second half with a superbly…
Kris Rhim, ESPNJan 11, 2025, 11:18 PM ET HOUSTON — After one of the worst games of his career in Saturday’s 32-12 playoff loss to the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert took accountability for his struggles. “I let the team down,” he said. “… You can’t turn the ball over like that…
After a dramatic offseason that saw coaching and conference changes, transfers and several college gymnasts dominating at the Paris Olympics, NCAA gymnastics officially returns Friday. And, just like every season before, 2025 brings countless storylines to watch and more than a few questions. How will Olympians Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles fare? Will Cecile Canqueteau-Landi…
Jan 10, 2025, 11:29 AM ET Inter Miami announced on Friday that the team will travel to Peru and Panama to compete in two preseason matches, touring across North, South and Central America before the 2025 MLS campaign kicks off. The Herons are set to initiate the tour on Jan. 18 when facing Club América…
Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Much has changed since we last checked in on potential rosters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco a little more than a month…
Sean Dyche has been sacked as manager of Everton, the club confirmed on Thursday. Dyche took over from Frank Lampard in 2023. Although Dyche steered Everton from relegation in back-to-back seasons amid financial strife, a combination of poor form and an uninspiring style of football has seen the Merseyside outfit act. David Moyes is on…
Everton are due to host Peterborough United in the FA Cup on Thursday. MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Everton’s FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside. Everton’s clash with the League One side at Goodison Park had been in doubt following days of adverse weather…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 8, 2025, 12:47 PM ET Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor have been granted temporary playing registrations as Spain’s top sports court continues to analyse Barcelona’s case against LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation [RFEF]. The Consejo Superior de Deportes [CSD] has ruled that Olmo and Víctor should both be available…
Graham Potter was working as a pundit during West Ham’s defeat at Leicester City in December. Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Potter’s arrival comes after his predecessor Julen Lopetegui was…
Ange Postecoglou has said that even Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would struggle in his Tottenham side. Salah has been one of the most in-form players in Europe this season, scoring 21 goals in 27 games and helping Liverpool top the Premier League after 19 games. Editor’s Picks 2 Related However, he would be unlikely to…
Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJan 7, 2025, 02:43 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner said she has had an enjoyable WNBA offseason — highlighted…
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 6, 2025, 04:08 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has sparked further speculation over his future, sharing a cryptic photo from his team’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on social media. The photo shows Salah standing over a free-kick alongside teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. All three players are out of contract at Anfield at the end of…
The 2024 NFL playoffs are here, and the No. 1 seeds in each conference — the Chiefs in the AFC and the Lions in the NFC — will receive first-round byes. The remaining 12 teams will play in next weekend’s three-day wild-card round. Two games will be played Saturday; three are slated for Sunday; and…
Jimmy Butler’s six-season tenure with the Miami Heat appears to be nearing its end. Butler, who led Miami to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, was suspended by the team Friday for “conduct detrimental to the team,” one day after indicating to the Heat that he would like to be traded. Butler, who arrived…
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterJan 4, 2025, 11:13 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018,…
Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate Daniel Oyefusi Close Daniel Oyefusi ESPN Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — U.S. Olympic runner Fred Kerley was arrested Thursday in South Florida following a confrontation with police, authorities said. Body camera footage released by Miami Beach police shows Kerley arguing with a group of officers late Thursday before a physical confrontation erupted. Kerley, 29, was wrestled to the ground, where an officer…
NFL Nation, ESPNJan 3, 2025, 06:55 AM ET The 2024 NFL regular season comes down to Week 18, with two playoff spots up for grabs and postseason seeding to be determined. With 16 games left, we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters have keys…
The College Football Playoff is back to a familiar place. The semifinals are set with four teams left competing for the national title. With its 23-10 Allstate Sugar Bowl win against Georgia on Thursday, Notre Dame will face Penn State on Jan. 9 in the Capital One Orange Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). On…
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 24, 2024, 08:22 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — When Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love stepped to the podium late Friday night, he could barely speak. “I probably sound pretty terrible,” Love said. After weeks of working…
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 31, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Welcome to Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season. We have made it to the final Power Rankings poll of the year. The Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Green Bay Packers, the Baltimore Ravens blew out the Houston Texans on Christmas, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver…
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott’s return to…
Dec 31, 2024, 03:51 PM ET Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital three weeks after his involvement in a road traffic collision. West Ham United FC/West Ham United FC via Getty Images West Ham forward Michail Antonio has said he is grateful to be alive after spending three weeks in hospital recovering from the lower…
Dec 31, 2024, 10:53 AM ET Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch will be back with the San Francisco 49ers next year after a disappointing 2024 season, according to team owner Jed York. York told The San Francisco Standard that Shanahan and Lynch “are not going anywhere,” emphasizing that the successful coach-general manager tandem will remain…
Dec 30, 2024, 05:31 PM ET The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods, like designer handbags, jewelry, watches and cash, the FBI…
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterDec 30, 2024, 12:00 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News THE TEXTS WOULD come in like clockwork. After every practice and every shootaround, De’Aaron Fox would check his cell phone for a detailed message from his now former coach, Mike Brown.…
Dec 29, 2024, 04:19 PM ET Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday afternoon at the age of 100. The Carter Center confirmed that Carter died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Plains, Georgia. At 100, Carter was the longest-living president in U.S. history. A lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, he was the…
Dec 28, 2024, 03:42 PM ET Four players from the River Plate women’s team who were arrested for an alleged racial slur during a match have been released, the Sao Paulo state’s prison administration secretariat said. Judge Fernando Oliveira Camargo freed Argentine footballers Candela Díaz, Camila Duarte, Juana Cángaro and Milagros Díaz from prison on…
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 01:19 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM The home of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was burglarized Friday night, his business manager, Lara Beth Seager, told ESPN, in what is the latest…
Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderDec 28, 2024, 01:46 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Right-hander Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a six-year, $210 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday, a shocking end-of-the-year signing that…
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 27, 2024, 06:50 AM ET Week 17 started off with two road teams, the Chiefs and Ravens, grabbing wins over the Steelers and Texans, respectively, on Christmas Day. The action continues with a weekend stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know. Our NFL Nation…
Dec 26, 2024, 02:02 PM ET The Miami Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday. “We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches. Therefore, we will make it clear —…
Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Brooke Pryor Close Brooke Pryor ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Dec 25, 2024, 04:01 PM ET PITTSBURGH — The…
DJ Bien-Aime Close DJ Bien-Aime ESPN DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show, “Talkin’ Texans.” Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley…
Liz Loza, ESPNDec 24, 2024, 02:36 PM ET Fantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion pushes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data suggest otherwise. Each week during the 2024 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the data states and what the heart…
Dec 24, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Arsenal are likely to be offered Randal Kolo Muani on loan to cover Bukayo Saka, while Fenerbahce want Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to sign him. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s…
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET The Week 17 schedule for the 2024 NFL season begins with a great pair of Christmas matchups (Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans) and a Thursday night NFC showdown (Seahawks-Bears). We have you covered with everything you need to know for the opening three games. Our NFL Nation reporters bring…
Dec 23, 2024, 05:07 AM ET Jose Mourinho has told fans he is well after reports emerged that the Fenerbahce coach will undergo surgery in Portugal due to a health issue. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to reports, Mourinho, 61, will have his gallbladder removed during the Christmas holidays. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and…
Michael Voepel, ESPN.comDec 22, 2024, 08:24 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Cardinals had the hometown advantage and won the most emotional…
Dec 22, 2024, 03:30 PM ET After suffering their fourth defeat in their past six contests across all competitions, Manchester United will celebrate Christmas in a way they haven’t done since the 1980s — and no, we don’t mean by blaring Wham!’s “Last Christmas” at Carrington. In Spain, we have new league leaders. While Real…
Alexa Philippou, ESPNDec 21, 2024, 10:23 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer HARTFORD, Conn. — Eight months ago in Portland, Oregon,…
Adam Schefter, Senior NFL InsiderDec 21, 2024, 08:16 AM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Kirk Cousins’ divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before his $10 million roster bonus is due March 17, with…
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Luis Severino joined a videoconference on the Friday after Thanksgiving with an Athletics contingent that hoped to make him not only…
Kris Rhim, ESPNDec 19, 2024, 10:14 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cameron Dicker made the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history at the end of the second quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Dicker made the 57-yarder on the seldom-used play, which allows a…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2024, 02:39 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leader in regular-season minutes…
Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2024, 01:30 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Colorado has signed Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Buffaloes are bringing in one of the most accomplished dual-threat quarterbacks in college football to compete…
Sergio Pérez and Red Bull have agreed to part ways, bringing an end to the Mexican driver’s stint with the Formula 1 team. Editor’s Picks 2 Related RB driver Liam Lawson is expected to be announced as Pérez’s replacement in the coming days. Pérez, whose poor form had cost Red Bull this year’s constructors’ championship,…
Dec 17, 2024, 11:11 PM ET NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy never trailed and needed only 14 holes to beat Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf in a made-for-TV exhibition Tuesday night that gave fans a chance to see PGA Tour and LIV stars together for the first…
Laurence Edmondson, Senior Writer, F1Dec 16, 2024, 09:41 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 It’s that time of year again: a chance to divide opinion and awaken the trolls by ranking the top 10 drivers of the Formula 1 season. We’ve attempted to remove car performance from the…
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterDec 16, 2024, 05:23 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs on Monday waived running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a former first-round draft pick who had fallen far down their depth chart. Edwards-Helaire had hinted at the…
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 16, 2024, 08:15 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Do you remember what life was like way back in the year 2023? This time last year, Nick Saban and Alabama and…
Dec 15, 2024, 06:52 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets over signing a two-year contract extension despite the club’s on-pitch struggles. Man City have just one win in six games across all competitions since the Spanish manager’s new contract was unveiled last month, keeping him at the club…
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 14, 2024, 04:54 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The season for Dallas…
Dec 13, 2024, 07:37 PM ET Kylian Mbappé will miss one Spanish league game with a leg injury but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes his striker will recover from in time to play the Intercontinental Cup final next week. Ancelotti said Friday that the left-thigh injury that Mbappé sustained this week will rule him…
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff…
Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You…
Dec 12, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Joaquin Buckley looks to win his sixth consecutive fight as he takes on former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington in the main event at UFC Fight Night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, with prelims at 7 p.m. on ESPN2/ESPN+). Buckley (20-6), ESPN’s No. 9-ranked welterweight, has not lost…
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterDec 11, 2024, 10:27 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Florida State, he posted Wednesday night on social…
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM AMEN THOMPSON TROTS back in transition defense a half-step too slow when LA Clippers guard Norman Powell catches a pass on the right wing and…
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 10, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Chip Lindsey has agreed to a deal to become the new offensive coordinator at Michigan, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night. The Wolverines had been targeting Lindsey in the wake of last week’s…
Dec 10, 2024, 12:02 PM ET The No. 1 prospect in high school basketball is off the board — and he’s going to BYU. A.J. Dybantsa, who is also the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, chose the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas. Despite Dybantsa’s top-ranked…
After months of games and speculation, the 12 teams that will compete in this season’s College Football Playoff have finally been announced. No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Boise State and No. 4 Arizona State each won their respective conference championship games over the weekend and secured first-round byes and a spot in…
DALLAS — Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. The Chiba Lotte Marines said Nov. 9 that they planned to make the 23-year-old Sasaki available but waited until less than a…
Alexa Philippou, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 10:28 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure…
Alexandre Pantoja did it again. Pantoja took on former two-time Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura in the main event at UFC 310, and in the second round the champ would assert his dominance. Pantoja took Asakura’s back, locked in the rear-naked choke, and forced the referee to stop the fight. The win makes for three…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2024, 01:24 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a brutal four-game trip Friday after being edged…
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 6, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said Friday the Mustangs’ No. 8 ranking in the latest College Football Playoff selection committee rankings is the reason they should make the 12-team field,…
Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 09:55 AM ET Lionel Messi was named winner of the Landon Donovan MVP Award for the 2024 MLS season Friday, beating out the Columbus Crew’s Cucho Hernández, the Portland Timbers’ Evander, Christian Benteke from D.C. United and his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suárez. Messi, 37, won thanks to his…
Champ week is just around the corner, and the stakes are high as teams look to gain one of the College Football Playoff’s first-round byes. No. 2 Texas and No. 5 Georgia will meet again for a second time this season in a rematch at the SEC championship game. Georgia handed Texas its only loss…
Adam Rittenberg Close Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Jake Trotter Close Jake Trotter ESPN Senior Writer Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can…
Marc Guéhi captained Crystal Palace in their 1-0 win against Ipswich on Tuesday Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images The English Football Association (FA) will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband against Ipswich Town on…
RULES ESPN’s Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data…
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 2, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. When Willy Adames plays, his teams win. That, plus a dream walk year, has made him a highly sought-after free agent, one who’s preparing to cash in after years of flying under…
We finally have our 2024 MLS Cup matchup decided. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Red Bulls continue their magical run. They defeated Orlando City 1-0, thanks to a goal from Andrés Reyes. This puts Sandro Schwarz’s side into its first MLS Cup final since 2008, and it is looking to become the champion…
Mohamed Salah said Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield as the uncertainty over his future at the club continues. Salah set up Cody Gakpo to score the opener for the hosts on Sunday afternoon before converting a penalty in the second-half following a…
Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Ben Solak Close Ben Solak ESPN Ben Solak joined ESPN in…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 1, 2024, 12:15 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Marcus Rashford has a habit of starting well under Manchester United managers. He scored in his first Premier League appearance for Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruben Amorim. And after two goals in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Everton, it’s now…
College football’s Rivalry Week certainly delivered. Great games and potential College Football Playoff chaos. Allstate Playoff Predictor How will Saturday’s top games affect the College Football Playoff chase? What are the current odds for the top four? The Allstate Playoff Predictor has the answers. Check back every week as the odds are updated following that…
A week ago, six of the top 16 teams in the College Football Playoff rankings lost, shuffling conference title races and adding more teams to the bubble for the at-large bids. Week 14 is Rivalry Week and has spots in every major conference title game up for grabs. Some teams — the Texas Longhorns, Ohio…
Nov 29, 2024, 08:37 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Colorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the court rather than become the latest one to forfeit against San Jose State after the top-seeded Rams advanced to the Mountain West Conference women’s volleyball tournament final Friday. An automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA…
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ever since losing their featured running back and noted energy-giver Isiah Pacheco to a broken right leg two months ago, the Kansas City Chiefs have been preparing…
Rob Demovsky Close Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him on Twitter at…
AJ Mass, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2024, 11:04 AM ET Close Fantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, “Yes, It’s Hot in Here.” Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll…
Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterNov 27, 2024, 06:13 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for…
Liz Loza, ESPNNov 27, 2024, 11:03 AM ET Fantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion pushes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data suggests otherwise. Each week during the 2024 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the data states and what the heart…
Jorge Castillo Close Jorge Castillo ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Jeff Passan Close Jeff Passan ESPN ESPN…
Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored…
Nov 25, 2024, 10:45 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins exited in the second quarter against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, because of a knee injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game Monday. Dobbins had 40 yards on six carries before being injured. The…
AJ Mass, ESPN Staff WriterNov 24, 2024, 06:56 AM ET Close Fantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, “Yes, It’s Hot in Here.” Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll…
Alexa Philippou, ESPNNov 23, 2024, 08:53 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer LOS ANGELES — The women’s basketball universe coalesced in…
Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2024, 04:00 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was Sept. 10, 2023, the first game for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants since…
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 22, 2024, 04:16 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Last season, Connor Bedard was the NHL’s rookie of the year. This season, he is one of the league’s most frustrated stars. Bedard, 19, has three goals and 12 assists in 20 games for the Chicago Blackhawks, who are…
Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 22, 2024, 07:52 AM ET In April, the UFC announced that it would debut a new glove for fighters that would offer more mobility and flexibility while reducing eye pokes and hand injuries. The new gloves, coined “3Eight/5Eight” (the 3Eight glove is for three-round fights, and the 5Eight gold glove for championship…
Nov 21, 2024, 05:44 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. The reversal on fixing Tropicana Field came after…
Eric Moody, ESPNNov 21, 2024, 08:20 AM ET Close Former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN. The NBA’s Most Improved Player Award sounds attainable for many, but there’s more to it. It’s not about comeback…
A move that looked like it could only be pulled off in a video game, is officially in the game. Editor’s Picks 2 Related EA Sports has added Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s iconic hurdle to Madden 25 in its latest update. The Eagles running back pulled off the filthy feat during Philadelphia’s 28-23…
Nov 19, 2024, 05:14 PM ET Pep Guardiola has agreed to a new one-year contract to extend his stay at Manchester City, a source has confirmed to ESPN’s Moises Llorens. Guardiola’s current deal runs until the end of the season and the 53-year-old has remained tight-lipped over his plans. But after positive conversations between Guardiola…
Nov 19, 2024, 08:13 PM ET The second week of 2024 NBA Cup group play tips off Tuesday with the league’s only undefeated team taking on the defending champions in a key Eastern Conference clash. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Boston Celtics, and the hosts face a must-win game if…
Nov 19, 2024, 07:49 AM ET Jon Jones is back. And as always, he’s both dominant and divisive. Jones retained his UFC heavyweight championship on the grand stage of Madison Square Garden late Saturday in the main event of UFC 309, thrashing former champ Stipe Miocic by third-round TKO. Miocic, returning to the cage at…
Nov 17, 2024, 05:21 PM ET The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL championship with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in Sunday’s semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. Pride forward Barbra Banda scored the equalizer in the 53rd minute before 38-year-old captain Marta scored an iconic game-winning goal, making four Kansas…
Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterNov 15, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato The 2024-25 season isn’t even two weeks old. But in men’s college basketball, we’re often quick to analyze teams, players and coaches based on limited results. It’s already happening. North Florida…
Nov 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Indiana has agreed to a contract extension with Curt Cignetti amid the Hoosiers’ unprecedented 10-0 start, the school announced Saturday. Cignetti’s new eight-year contract runs through the 2032 season and will pay him an average of $8 million per year with an annual $1 million retention bonus, putting the…
Nov 15, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Kansas City Current forward and 2024 NWSL Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga will be available for Sunday’s high-profile semifinal against the Orlando Pride, but Current head coach Vlatko Andonovski said he is unsure how much she will play. “She was able to get through the whole training today,” Andonovski…
Nov 15, 2024, 12:45 PM ET Major League Baseball’s players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform without permission. A FanDuel spokesperson said on Friday that the company and the union signed a confidential licensing agreement. The…
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 15, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Ricardo Pepi met the moment, and now the United States men’s national team is one step closer to the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) semifinals. The USMNT forward, long limited to a substitute’s…
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterNov 14, 2024, 12:49 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The betting public is overwhelmingly siding with Mike Tyson for Friday’s fight against Jake Paul that bookmakers say is on pace to be the most heavily bet boxing match in years. The odds have…
Nov 13, 2024, 01:32 PM ET BELLEAIR, Fla. — Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds. Clark played nine holes with Nelly Korda, the…
Nov 13, 2024, 08:00 AM ET We’re just a few weeks into the 2024-25 NBA season, and we’ve already seen some memorable homecomings as well as a barrage of superstar injuries. The Cleveland Cavaliers remain at the top of the pack as the only undefeated team left in the league. While a few other surprise…
Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 13, 2024, 12:45 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — It took an extra three weeks, but Joel Embiid’s regular season finally is underway. The superstar center made his season debut Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center against the New York Knicks after sitting out the first nine games to manage his left knee injury…
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2024, 11:56 AM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs designated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu to return to practice this week, a source said, freeing them to play…
Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You…
Eric Woodyard, ESPNNov 11, 2024, 01:55 AM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored…
Nov 10, 2024, 03:43 PM ET If you thought the recent surprises in the Premier League were just a blip, this weekend proved the up-is-down feeling is here to stay for a while longer. Manchester City lost again, this time to Brighton, Manchester United actually looked kind of good in a win over Leicester, and…
Nov 10, 2024, 12:07 AM ET WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Alex Iafallo and Vladislav Namestnikov each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Saturday to set an NHL record with 14 wins in their first 15 games this season. Nikolaj Ehlers and Rasmus Kupari also scored for…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 9, 2024, 11:59 AM ET Éder Militão suffered a torn ACL while Rodrygo and Lucas Vasquez were substituted in the first half of Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday to further compound their injury woes. Vinícius Júnior scored a hat trick for Madrid, and Jude Bellingham netted his…
France Football, the magazine that organises the Ballon d’Or award, has revealed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to the prestigious individual prize. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or with 1170 points, just 41 more than Vinícius (1129). Editor’s Picks 2 Related Vinícius and his Madrid teammates, as…
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2024, 02:48 AM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018,…
Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored…
Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 01:00 PM THE CHICAGO BULLS were closing in on their first win of the season as Josh Giddey brought the ball up the floor, looking to extend a nine-point lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. With 6:12 remaining in the Oct. 25 matchup, Giddey gathered the ball on the right wing…
MELBOURNE, Australia — Breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring herself to battle following the backlash over her Paris Olympic performance. Gunn, a university lecturer, became an overnight sensation after losing all three of her round-robin battles by…
Liz Loza, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 04:02 PM Fantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion pushes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data suggests otherwise. Each week during the 2024 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the data states and what the heart wants.…
RULES ESPN’s Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data…
NFL Nation, ESPNNov 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Welcome to Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. The trade deadline is here, and it’s midseason. The Kansas City Chiefs are the lone undefeated team, after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Three teams — the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders — boast…
The “ManningCast” is back for another week with the “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Both teams are making their second appearance on the alternate broadcast this season: The Chiefs defeated the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, while the Buccaneers lost to…
Stephen Holder, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 02:07 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national…
Oct 30, 2024, 12:17 PM ET Lionel Messi transformed Inter Miami from a bottom-table team to one of the greatest in the history of Major League Soccer. Under his helm, the Herons lifted the 2023 inaugural Leagues Cup trophy, 2024 Supporters’ Shield and set the new league record for most points recorded in a single…
SEATTLE — Second baseman Jorge Polanco’s $12 million option was declined Friday by the Seattle Mariners, who will pay a $750,000 buyout and allow him to become a free agent. Seattle also said infielder Luis Urias cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent. Polanco hit a career-low .213 with 16 homers and 45…
Oct 31, 2024, 09:01 AM ET Real Madrid’s LaLiga match at Valencia on Saturday has been postponed because of the deadly flash floods in Spain. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday that all games this weekend in the Valencian region will be rescheduled as per LaLiga’s request. The Spanish government declared three days…
Oct 30, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Eight weeks of the 2024 NFL season have passed. Some teams are riding high, while others are grasping for wins. Much of what we thought we knew when it all began in September has been validated — but lots of surprises, and injuries, have changed the course of what…
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 30, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Growing up as a small-town kid with big dreams of reaching the NHL is a story that’s been told for more than a century — about men. Most girls never had that dream,…
Oct 29, 2024, 06:49 PM ET The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office is reviewing a warrant request for the arrest of Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on a concealed weapon charge, WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported Tuesday. The warrant request on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle was issued late last…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 29, 2024, 05:33 AM ET Vinícius Júnior‘s Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City’s Rodri in the race to win the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or. Vinícius, 24, had been widely expected to win the award on Monday, but finished second…
Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 AM ET The 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing. We’re less than a week into the regular season and we’ve seen some dominant performances from the reigning champion Boston Celtics, as well as from LeBron James in his 22nd season in the league. The injury bug has already plagued a…
NFL Nation, ESPNOct 27, 2024, 11:52 PM ET Week 8 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Los Angeles Rams handing the Minnesota Vikings their second loss of the season. On Sunday, the Detroit Lions blew out the Tennessee Titans, and QB Jameis Winston lifted Cleveland Browns past the Baltimore Ravens. Later,…
Lynn Williams and Lindsey Horan scored minutes apart in the second half as the United States women rallied to beat Iceland 3-1 on Sunday in a friendly at GEODIS Park in Nashville. Forward Emma Sears made her debut for the United States as a second-half substitute and scored in stoppage time. She also had an assist,…
