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ESPN Nov 18, 2025, 05:18 PM ET Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been impressed by FC Cologne winger Said El Mala, while AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a release clause that has Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur interested. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES – Sources: Man

ESPN Nov 17, 2025, 07:55 AM ET Texas A&M’s Saturday began with reports about a contract extension for coach Mike Elko, continued with the team falling behind 30-3 to South Carolina on its home field and ended with the team capping the biggest comeback in its history. Although the Aggies left Kyle Field at 10-0

Arda OcalNov 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Once again, NHL fans will have to watch a hockey world without the talents of Jack Hughes. Though his career so far in the show has been riddled by injury, this one was a “freak accident,” according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, an incident that involved getting cut by

Ref keeps game ball from Luka and Lakers (0:31) The referee holds on to the game ball despite Luka Doncic and Lakers’ persistence postgame vs. the Bucks. (0:31) Dave McMenaminNov 16, 2025, 01:40 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

ESPN Nov 16, 2025, 05:33 PM ET Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when countries from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches and Myanmar’s Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first goal in a 5-1 win over Macau. Now, all confederations’ competitions are drawing to a

Arda OcalNov 14, 2025, 11:27 PM ET I do love the ol’ “you gotta read the fine print” in pro wrestling contracts. On Friday’s “SmackDown,” Paul Heyman stressed to general manager Nick Aldis, with War Games contract in hand, that the agreement states he could choose any member of the WWE roster across all brands

Kelly Crandall Nov 14, 2025, 12:37 PM ET The biggest prospect in recent NASCAR history joins the Cup Series field beginning in 2026. He hails from North Carolina, stands just under six feet tall, and has a résumé so impressive that he was signed as a Red Bull athlete at 18. Accompanying the raw talent

Henderson shines with 3 TDs as Pats get past Jets (0:32) TreVeyon Henderson finds the end zone three times to power the Patriots past the Jets. (0:32) Mike ReissNov 14, 2025, 01:33 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since

ESPN Nov 14, 2025, 06:31 AM ET Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi is on the radar of Manchester United, while Liverpool are ready to rival Tottenham Hotspur to sign £70 million-rated winger Antoine Semenyo. Join us for the latest transfer new and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s

James OlleyNov 13, 2025, 06:51 PM ET Maybe Thomas Tuchel is right: three into two doesn’t go. The England boss publicly declared that Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden couldn’t all play effectively in the same lineup, and Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia offered some justification of that view. The final 25 minutes of

Shams breaks down LeBron’s first full practice of the season (1:10) Shams Charania joins “NBA Today” and breaks down LeBron James’ first full practice of the season in the G League before his 2025-26 debut. (1:10) ESPN News Services Nov 12, 2025, 09:52 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James took a key step toward

Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers: Game Highlights (1:11) Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers: Game Highlights (1:11) Associated Press Nov 13, 2025, 01:41 AM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Nikola Jokic scoring 50 or more points had never been enough for the Denver Nuggets to win. Until now. Jokic tied the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this

Brian WindhorstNov 11, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books WHEN DRAKE BLASTS over the speakers at a Philadelphia 76ers practice, it’s not necessarily unusual as NBA players hone their various crafts. That it happens during a full-on training camp scrimmage? That’s

Tim MacMahonNov 11, 2025, 02:50 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 chant that had become so painfully familiar in the American Airlines Center since that shocking night in early February broke out once again in the final minutes

Cubs mainstay RHP Kyle Hendricks retiring after 12 seasons play Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years (1:05) Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years (1:05) Jesse RogersNov 10, 2025, 04:44 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. LAS VEGAS — Longtime Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks

Jets take down Browns for second win in a row (1:03) The Jets win their second game of the season with a 27-20 victory over the Browns. (1:03) Rich CiminiNov 10, 2025, 04:19 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has

Leclerc forced out after three-way collision with Piastri & Antonelli (1:23) Charles Leclerc retires from the Brazilian Grand Prix after a dramatic safety car restart. (1:23) Nate SaundersNov 9, 2025, 02:04 PM ET SÃO PAULO — Lando Norris took a step toward a first Formula 1 championship with a controlled victory at a chaotic Sao

Updated: Nov 9, 2025, 02:01 pm Pep Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th game as a manager with a convincing win over an old rival as Manchester City overpowered Liverpool 3-0 Sunday. Erling Haaland was again on the scoresheet, opening the scoring for a dominant City side at the Etihad Stadium with his 99th Premier League goal

Rob Dawson Beth Lindop Close Beth Lindop Correspondent Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Nov 9, 2025, 12:51 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City laid down a marker in the Premier League title race with an impressive 3-0 win over reigning champions Liverpool at

Why Ryan Clark says Kyler Murray has started his last game for Cardinals (1:42) Ryan Clark, Bart Scott and Peter Schrager discuss whether Kyler Murray has played his last game for the Cardinals. (1:42) The Arizona Cardinals made a big decision this week regarding Kyler Murray. Now another decision awaits — one that impacts the

Brazilian Grand Prix: Major storm, delays set to hit Interlagos circuit Nate SaundersNov 7, 2025, 06:01 PM ET SAO PAULO — A major storm appears set to hit the Interlagos Formula 1 circuit ahead of Saturday’s sprint race, which might have major ramifications on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix schedule. Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology

JL Skinner’s helmet blocks Raiders’ punt (0:29) Broncos’ JL Skinner comes flying across the line and blocks the Raiders’ punt with his helmet. (0:29) Jeff Legwold Close Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL

Todd ArcherNov 6, 2025, 09:21 AM 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. FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot

ESPN Nov 7, 2025, 03:15 AM ET Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz are part of Tottenham Hotspur’s ambitious transfer plans, while Bayern Munich want to bring in Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer next summer. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home

Multiple contributors Nov 5, 2025, 09:55 PM ET The Chaaaaampiooooons League delivered yet another matchday of compelling action this week. We’ve had statement wins (Bayern Munich beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in Paris), end-to-end draws (Barcelona held 3-3 by Club Brugge), some shock losses (Pafos defeating Villarreal 1-0) and, to cap it all off, a Puskas

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Klinsmann: Luis Diaz is ‘wonderful to watch’ at Bayern (1:16) Jürgen Klinsmann talks about Luis Diaz’s impact since joining Bayern Munich after the Colombian scored two goals in their 2-1 win vs. PSG. (1:16) ESPN News Services Nov 4, 2025, 03:39 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was helped from the field in tears

Sources: Trevor Story exercises option to stay with Red Sox play Trevor Story ties the score again with a solo HR (0:56) For the second time in the game, Trevor Story provides a tying hit, this time with a solo home run. (0:56) Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and

ESPN Nov 4, 2025, 03:17 PM ET Tom Brady says his dog is a clone. The six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and current Fox Sports broadcaster said Tuesday in a statement from a company he is an investor in that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his late dog, Lua. Brady made the announcement on

Sources: MRI confirms Pack’s Kraft has torn ACL (0:52) Sources: MRI confirms Pack’s Kraft has torn ACL (0:52) Rob DemovskyNov 3, 2025, 12:32 PM ET Close 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

A quick lookahead to the 2025-26 NCAAM season (1:02) Myron Medcalf breaks down some of the teams to look out for ahead of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. (1:02) Doug GreenbergNov 3, 2025, 08:44 AM ET Expectations are high for the Purdue Boilermakers going into the season, ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated

Why Stephen A. is pumping the brakes on Sam Darnold (1:19) Despite the QB’s early success with the Seahawks, Stephen A. Smith isn’t quite ready to buy in on Sam Darnold given Darnold’s struggles at the end of last season. (1:19) Teams have inquired to the Seattle Seahawks about the availability of standout linebacker Boye

Associated Press Nov 2, 2025, 01:34 AM ET TORONTO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s arms were so tired, he needed help lifting the World Series MVP trophy. Hardly a surprise, considering how much he pitched in the final two games of this seven-game classic. Yamamoto capped one of the best pitching performances in World Series history with

Jesse RogersNov 2, 2025, 01:51 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. TORONTO — Third baseman Ernie Clement’s eyes welled up as he spoke to reporters on one end of the clubhouse while tears flowed down the left side of pitcher Max Scherzer’s face on the other

Kurkjian: ‘One of the wildest 9th-inning finishes I’ve ever seen’ (1:10) Tim Kurkjian joins “SportsCenter” to react to the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in Toronto to force a Game 7 in the World Series. (1:10) Jesse RogersNov 1, 2025, 01:43 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers

Dodgers plan to start Ohtani in Game 7; Scherzer goes for Jays play Dodgers force Game 7 with thrilling finish vs. Blue Jays (1:10) The Dodgers eke out a tense 3-1 win to force a decisive Game 7 against the Blue Jays. (1:10) Alden GonzalezNov 1, 2025, 01:41 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered

Jake LaRavia: The Lakers’ answer to Anthony Edwards’ ‘Who is No. 12?’ play Anthony Edwards trolls Jake LaRavia from the bench (0:49) After Jake LaRavia drills a trey for the Lakers, a fan asks who he is, and Anthony Edwards quips that he doesn’t know. (0:49) Brianna WilliamsOct 30, 2025, 11:12 PM ET The Minnesota

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

play Hutchison: Slot’s team selection a ‘rookie error’ in Liverpool cup exit (2:28) Don Hutchison slams Arne Slot’s decision to start a youthful Liverpool side during their 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. (2:28) Beth LindopOct 29, 2025, 07:04 PM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and

Finebaum to Eisen: I think Nick Saban would talk to LSU (1:10) Paul Finebaum joins Rich Eisen and discusses whether Nick Saban would come out of retirement to return to LSU. (1:10) Mark SchlabachOct 29, 2025, 05:22 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University

Bradford DoolittleOct 28, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013 LOS ANGELES — Even before Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had time to really process his team’s historic 6-5, 18-inning World Series Game 3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays

There’s only one month left in the regular season, and Saturday will be the last chance for teams to make an impression on the College Football Playoff selection committee before the first of six rankings is revealed Nov. 4. The SEC continues to lead the way with more than a 95% chance to send at

Dan WetzelOct 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. In January 2017, just days before Alabama played Clemson for the national championship, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban essentially fired his offensive coordinator, Lane Kiffin. Officially it was because Kiffin’s acceptance of

Ohm YoungmisukOct 27, 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

Jeremy WooOct 27, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in 2023 Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from 2015-2023 The NBA is back — and so is our annual breakouts column. The aim here, as always, is to identify which players are set to make a

Lando Norris gets his first pole position at the Mexico GP (1:55) McLaren’s Lando Norris claims pole ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for the Mexico City Grand Prix. (1:55) Laurence EdmondsonOct 25, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lando Norris gave a significant

Nowhere in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s protocol does it refer to anything about a team’s history and tradition — or lack thereof. It’s not supposed to care that Vanderbilt hasn’t been 7-1 in 84 years. The 12 people in that room will absolutely care, though, that Vanderbilt is 7-1 now — with back-to-back

David HaleOct 25, 2025, 11:41 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. It is human nature to assume that every trend line points endlessly in the same direction, off to some far horizon that looks, more or less, just like our current view. We see the

ESPN News Services Oct 24, 2025, 02:50 PM ET The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn’t with the team. And that almost certainly won’t change anytime soon. Rozier has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA after he

ESPN Oct 24, 2025, 11:30 PM ET What a start to the 2025 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays came out swinging in Game 1, riding a nine-run sixth inning to an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in front of a roaring crowd at Rogers Centre — the first

Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed placed on IR with quad injury play Quad injury sends Titans starting CB Sneed to IR (0:54) Quad injury sends Titans starting CB Sneed to IR (0:54) Turron DavenportOct 23, 2025, 01:54 PM ET Close Turron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN since 2018. Turron is a former collegiate football

Lizzy BecheranoOct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension to extend his stay at Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 MLS season, the team announced Thursday. Messi, 38, initially joined Miami in July 2023 as a Designated Player on a 2½-year contract, breaking league precedent and team records

David PurdumOct 23, 2025, 07:47 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones have been arrested as part of a pair of wide-ranging investigations related to illegal sports betting

Michael VoepelOct 21, 2025, 08:02 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. KANSAS CITY — TCU guard Olivia Miles said she knows many were surprised she bypassed being

Does Hansi Flick need to rethink Barcelona’s defensive approach? (1:24) Steve Nicol and Mario Melchiot examine Barcelona’s high defensive line and the vulnerabilities it creates. (1:24) ESPN Oct 22, 2025, 02:51 PM ET Manchester City and Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, while Barcelona striker Robert

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season, plus a trade kicker, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Monday night. The Pacers gave Nesmith his maximum allowed salary ahead of Monday’s deadline for veteran extensions. The deal locks in

ESPN Oct 20, 2025, 11:04 PM ET The 2025 World Series is set, and it will be a matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. After the defending champion Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, the Blue Jays outlasted the Seattle Mariners in a thrilling American League

ESPN Oct 20, 2025, 11:01 PM ET The World Series matchup is set! After a thrilling seven-game series between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, the Blue Jays are moving on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic. The Mariners took an early lead in Game 7 thanks to home runs

Jonathan Taylor goes off with a trio of TDs for Colts (1:13) Jonathan Taylor torches the Chargers’ defense, finding the end zone three times for the Colts. (1:13) Anthony GharibOct 19, 2025, 09:28 PM ET Blowout victories in Week 7 of the NFL season meant extra time for social media admins to think up petty

Jake Trotter, Adam Rittenberg, Heather Dinich Oct 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Two nights before James Franklin’s final game at Penn State, an unranked Clarkson University men’s hockey team scored on the fourth-ranked Nittany Lions a minute after puck drop. Behind the net, students erupted into chants of “Fire Franklin” —

Reinier de Ridder hands Bo Nickal first loss with big knockout (1:05) Reinier de Ridder claims a second-round TKO with a big knee to give Bo Nickal his first career UFC loss. (1:05) Brett Okamoto Close Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010.

Bill ConnellyOct 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. How do you take a typical big October Saturday and make it even better? By making every big game a toss-up. Week 8 of the college

ESPN Oct 16, 2025, 08:00 AM ET The third Saturday in October delivers a lot of good things in college football, and not just Tennessee-Alabama, as the Vols try to break their Tuscaloosa curse and win there for the first time since 2003. The SEC figures to dominate the spotlight, as it often does, as

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday. Green represents a tremendous success story for the Bucks as an Iowa native who went from undrafted in 2022 to landing a two-way contract, then a

ESPN News Services Oct 16, 2025, 05:21 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper turned 33 on Thursday, and the celebration for the new father of four might not stretch very far inside the Philadelphia Phillies’ front office. After a season in which Harper’s .844 OPS was his lowest since 2016 and his .261 average was

Buster OlneyOct 16, 2025, 10:51 PM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” SEATTLE — Luis Castillo’s smile was small and tight as he heard Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson tell him on the mound that he was being replaced. It was the third

Courtney CroninOct 15, 2025, 07:19 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on

ESPN Oct 15, 2025, 11:00 PM ET The Toronto Blue Jays needed to bounce back — and that they did. Toronto stormed back Wednesday night in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series with a barrage of home runs that led to a dominant 13-4 victory over the Mariners, cutting Seattle’s series lead to

Pochettino: The 2026 World Cup USMNT roster is still open (1:10) Mauricio Pochettino says players “need to fight” for their places on the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup. (1:10) Associated Press Oct 14, 2025, 04:59 PM ET WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be

Source: Mavs sign Kidd to multiyear extension (0:43) Source: Mavs sign Kidd to multiyear extension (0:43) Tim MacMahonOct 14, 2025, 06:01 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Coach Jason Kidd signed a multiyear contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks

Rams say Puka Nacua dodged long-term injury with ankle sprain Sarah BarshopOct 13, 2025, 12:33 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

Spears: Alex Antetokounmpo signing all about Giannis (1:07) Marc Spears explains why he believes the Bucks are trying to make Giannis Antetokounmpo happy by signing his brother Alex. (1:07) Jamal CollierOct 13, 2025, 12:33 PM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest

Rich CiminiOct 13, 2025, 11:30 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York

Tiger Woods undergoes lumbar disk replacement surgery play Stephen A.: Tiger Woods is now a recreational golfer (1:41) Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo react to Tiger Woods’ season-ending Achilles injury. (1:41) Associated Press Oct 11, 2025, 06:22 PM ET Tiger Woods went through a seventh back surgery Friday, this time to replace

Forget everything you thought you knew in August. At the midpoint of the season, Penn State has three losses, Clemson has three losses, Texas is trying to claw its way back into the playoff conversation, and undefeated Indiana is … a top five team?! “This showed the country we’re a real team,” Indiana quarterback Fernando

David HaleOct 12, 2025, 01:42 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. So much of college football these past few years has been defined by what’s new. There’s the transfer portal, NIL money, revenue sharing, revamped rosters, realignment, private equity firms looking to do business with

Elizabeth Merrill Close Elizabeth Merrill ESPN Senior Writer Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. Paula Lavigne Close Paula Lavigne ESPN Investigative Reporter Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist

Raiders’ Bowers misses 2nd game with knee injury (0:51) Raiders’ Bowers misses 2nd game with knee injury (0:51) Ryan McFaddenOct 10, 2025, 04:59 PM ET Close Ryan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about

Bill BarnwellOct 9, 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 Show podcast, with

Dan GrazianoOct 9, 2025, 06:15 AM ET Close Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011, and

ESPN Oct 9, 2025, 08:00 AM ET If the college football world needed another reminder that preseason hype isn’t worth much, a peek at this week’s AP poll would do the trick. This year’s preseason No. 1 and No. 2 teams — Texas and Penn State — have dropped out of the Top 25 and

Panthers raise Stanley Cup banner on opening night (1:25) The Florida Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions, celebrate last season’s title before dropping the puck on a new campaign. (1:25) Associated Press Oct 7, 2025, 06:10 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — There are a couple of minor dings these days in the Stanley Cup, including

ESPN Oct 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET We’re one week into the 2025 MLB playoffs, with two games having now been played in all four division series matchups. In the small-sample-size world of October baseball, it might seem like that means we’ve seen enough to know a lot. But the reality for a sport that

Hislop: Barcelona need a plan B (2:05) Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno discuss Barcelona’s 4-1 loss to Sevilla and question Hansi Flick’s lack of a Plan B. (2:05) ESPN Oct 7, 2025, 04:58 PM ET Bayern Munich are plotting to usurp Liverpool in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, while Borussia Dortmund

Eric MoodyOct 6, 2025, 12:00 PM ET Close Eric Moody is a writer for fantasy football, men’s and women’s basketball, and sports betting at ESPN. Eric joined ESPN in 2021 after working as a senior fantasy analyst at Pro Football Network. Prior to that, he spent much of his career as a manager at a

Nate Taylor Michael DiRocco Close Michael DiRocco ESPN Staff Writer Michael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. Oct 6

Pamela MaldonadoOct 5, 2025, 04:42 PM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. Six weeks into the college football season, the chaos is starting to settle. Upsets have reshaped the landscape, preseason darlings have faded and the sport’s true heavyweights have emerged. The big three for me are clear: Ohio State

Play-By-Play 1st Quarter Andy Borregales 30 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, -1 yard, 0:48 2nd Quarter Matt Prater 31 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 54 yards, 6:22 Andy Borregales 19 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 69 yards, 2:22 3rd Quarter Curtis Samuel 6 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Matt Prater Kick) 10 plays, 71 yards

Multiple Contributors Oct 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The Week 5 NFL schedule for the 2025 season brings some exciting matchups. Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel is making his NFL debut in London against the Vikings. Old teammates in Carolina, QBs Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, will face off again in the Bucs-Seahawks matchup. And

George Russell shocked by Singapore pole (0:49) George Russell and Kimi Antonelli react to Mercedes’ performance in the qualifying session for the Singapore Grand Prix. (0:49) Laurence EdmondsonOct 4, 2025, 09:51 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SINGAPORE — George Russell took a surprise pole position for

1st Busch homered to right center (389 feet). 1 0 1st Turang doubled to right, Chourio scored. 1 1 1st Contreras doubled to center, Turang scored. 1 2 1st Frelick safe at first on fielding error by second baseman Hoerner, Contreras scored, Vaughn to second. 1 3 1st Perkins singled to center, Vaughn scored, Frelick

Nick WagonerOct 3, 2025, 02:15 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage

Were Erling Haaland’s comments after Monaco draw too strong? (1:50) Shaka Hislop reacts to Erling Haaland’s comments after Man City’s 2-2 draw with Monaco in the Champions League. (1:50) ESPN Oct 3, 2025, 11:24 AM ET Tijuana and Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora is being tracked by Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Barcelona

Dan WetzelOct 1, 2025, 12:02 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Caitlin Clark and her army of fans are the WNBA’s most valuable business asset. Not the most valuable player (at least not yet) … but business asset. Clark’s arrival in the spring

David SchoenfieldOct 1, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Mathematical probability, in a perfectly equitable distribution of championships, means each MLB team would win a World Series once every 30 years. That is not the world we live in, of course

ESPN Oct 2, 2025, 12:15 AM ET The 2025 MLB division series matchups are starting to take shape after the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to advance out of the wild-card round. L.A.’s sweep sets up a division series showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia. What have we learned about

Multiple Contributors Sep 30, 2025, 08:00 AM ET LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury are waiting. Will the Las Vegas Aces or Indiana Fever join them in the WNBA Finals? Half of the championship series is set after the No. 4 seed Mercury eliminated the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. The Aces host

With one double-overtime loss to Oregon on Saturday, Penn State dropped out of the latest College Football Playoff projection, landing in the dreaded No. 12 spot, where it would be replaced by the fourth and fifth conference champions. The Nittany Lions are now officially on the bubble — and under pressure to win at Ohio

San Francisco Giants fire manager Melvin (0:54) San Francisco Giants fire manager Melvin (0:54) ESPN News Services Sep 29, 2025, 10:05 PM ET Bob Melvin, whose option for the 2026 season was picked up in July, has been fired as manager of the San Francisco Giants. The Giants were very streaky in finishing 81-81 this

Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft Sep 29, 2025, 09:07 AM ET Week 4 of the 2025 fantasy football season featured a lot of big performances from some of the top players in the NFL and only a handful of disappointing performances. Who were the big winners and losers? Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft

8h Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft 8h Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft play Eric Karabell: Acquire Cam Skattebo if you can (1:11) Eric Karabell explains why Cam Skattebo is a definite top-20 fantasy running back for the rest of the season. (1:11) Eric KarabellSep 29, 2025, 01:57 PM ET Close Eric Karabell is

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Max OlsonSep 28, 2025, 02:24 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For the first time all night, Dante Moore was overwhelmed. The Oregon quarterback paused his victory lap and bent over, staring down at the Beaver Stadium grass while trying

Fans rush the field after UVA upsets No. 8 FSU (0:49) Florida State is unable to convert on fourth down in double overtime against Virginia, and fans storm the field. (0:49) ESPN News Services Sep 26, 2025, 11:22 PM ET Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No.

Mercury pull away to take a 2-1 series lead over the Lynx (1:11) Satou Sabally’s 23 points lead the Mercury past the Lynx in a 84-76 win. (1:11) ESPN Sep 27, 2025, 02:23 PM ET The Phoenix Mercury have put the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx on the brink of elimination. The Mercury held court in Game

Dak Prescott excited for matchup vs. Micah Parsons (0:38) Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott weighs in on facing former teammate Miach Parsons this weekend. (0:38) Todd ArcherSep 26, 2025, 03:48 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

Dan HajduckySep 25, 2025, 09:40 PM ET Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions in

Jesse RogersSep 25, 2025, 09:58 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CLEVELAND — Unlike most things associated with baseball, a collective, early sigh from a dugout can’t be measured, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen for the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Detroit halted an eight-game

2d Mark Schlabach and Paolo Uggetti 2d Mark Schlabach and Paolo Uggetti Banter, blunders begin at Ryder Cup opening ceremony play Team Europe captain Donald takes subtle jab at Team USA (0:27) Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald takes a subtle jab at the Americans, saying his team is fueled by something money can’t buy.

Cignetti on Indiana’s rout of Illinois: ‘We broke their will’ (0:30) Indiana coach Curt Cignetti talks about what went right in Indiana’s 63-10 win against Illinois. (0:30) A judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Indiana starting safety Louis Moore, granting eligibility to the 24-year-old defensive leader and allowing him to continue playing this season

Eli Lederman Close Eli Lederman ESPN Staff Writer 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. Sep 23, 2025, 12:59 PM ET Mike Gundy, the second-longest-tenured FBS head coach, has been fired by Oklahoma State, effective

Max Olson and Adam Rittenberg Sep 23, 2025, 03:46 PM ET Oklahoma State knew this day was coming. Coach Mike Gundy had barely escaped 2024 with his job, after a winless Big 12 campaign that crashed out with a 52-0 loss at Colorado. Gundy replaced his entire coaching staff and entered this season with a

Multiple Contributors Sep 23, 2025, 02:23 PM ET Less than a year after winning the first WNBA championship in franchise history, the New York Liberty are moving on from the coach who led them to the title. In the wake of a first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs last Friday, the Liberty announced Tuesday that

Megan SwanickSep 22, 2025, 02:33 AM ET It’s Monday, and another round of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 21 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams

NFL NationSep 22, 2025, 12:12 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season kicked off Thursday night with the

Fantasy playbook: NFL Week 3 Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores Mike ClaySep 19, 2025, 06:56 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also

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Arda OcalSep 21, 2025, 01:34 AM ET More than 11 years since they last met in a singles match, Brock Lesnar dominated John Cena to kick off the first WWE Premium Live Event (PLE) on ESPN in the main event of Wrestlepalooza on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Vision tag team of Bronson

Ryan O’HanlonSep 19, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” If you look at the top of the Premier League table, it doesn’t seem like much has changed: Liverpool in first, Arsenal in second. But as

Bill ConnellySep 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. One of the lessons we learned in last season’s Champions League league phase was that there’s little sense in playing for draws. Twenty-six teams won at

ESPN staffSep 17, 2025, 04:06 PM ET Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are expecting a child. The Grammy Award-winning rapper announced she is pregnant with the New England Patriots wide receiver’s baby in an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday. “I feel very strong, I feel very powerful that I’m doing all

Alex Ovechkin’s road to surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record (1:39) With Alex Ovechkin surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record, relive some of the key moments of both players’ rise to the top. (1:39) Greg WyshynskiSep 18, 2025, 04:13 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals star

Anthony GharibSep 16, 2025, 09:08 PM ET The New York Mets had a special guest perform the national anthem Tuesday before they faced the San Diego Padres: Katia Lindor, the wife of All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor. Katia played the violin for a memorable rendition of the anthem as Lindor and their three kids looked on.

Jake TrotterSep 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jake Trotter is a senior writer at ESPN. Trotter covers college football. He also writes about other college sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. Trotter resides in the Cleveland area with his wife and three kids and is a fan of his hometown Oklahoma City Thunder. He

David SchoenfieldSep 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Baseball fans who grew up on 20-game winners understand — sometimes with much chagrin, sometimes with more emphatic degrees of horror — that the expectations for a starting pitcher are much different

Multiple Contributors Sep 15, 2025, 10:38 AM ET CINCINNATI — As Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was helped into the locker room because of an injured toe in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the future of a team with Super Bowl aspirations limped into uncertainty. Burrow was ruled out in the

Geno Smith picked off in the end zone for 3rd INT of game (0:27) Geno Smith tries to find Jakobi Meyers in the end zone, but he gets intercepted by the Chargers’ Donte Jackson. (0:27) Kris Rhim Close Kris Rhim ESPN Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los

Raleigh ties Mantle for most HRs by switch-hitter in a season (0:40) Cal Raleigh hits his 54th home run of the year, tying Mickey Mantle’s mark for the most by a switch-hitter in a season. (0:40) ESPN News Services Sep 14, 2025, 06:05 PM ET SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle’s season record for

Associated Press Sep 15, 2025, 12:00 PM ET Racing Louisville FC midfielder Savannah DeMelo was stable and alert after she was taken by ambulance from a match Sunday against the Seattle Reign FC because of a medical emergency. The game at Seattle’s Lumen Field was called off after the incident late in the first half.

Associated Press Sep 14, 2025, 09:30 PM ET NAPA, Calif. — What was looked upon as a Ryder Cup training camp for the American team turned into a typical week for Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler wanted to stay sharp ahead of the Sept. 26-28 matches at Bethpage Black. The world’s No. 1 player looked every bit

David HaleSep 14, 2025, 12:20 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. If you come at the king, as they say, you best not miss. On a Saturday that threatened to completely upend college football’s power dynamics, Tennessee took its shot at defending SEC champion Georgia

It’s three weeks into the season and Notre Dame has dropped out of the playoff conversation with an 0-2 start following its home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. In what was a wild, entertaining evening of college football, Georgia’s overtime win at Tennessee was overshadowed by what unfolded later in South Bend because the

Kiley McDanielSep 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of ‘Future Value’ We’ve collected projections for the most anticipated free agents of the last three offseasons: first it was

Since Aaron Judge entered the majors near the end of the 2016 season, there has not been a more prolific — and fear-inducing — slugger than the New York Yankees superstar. Listed at 6-foot-7, 282 pounds, Judge’s mix of size, power and patience makes him every pitcher’s nightmare. Nobody has hit more home runs than

Tom JunodSep 11, 2025, 07:33 AM ET Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 10, 2021. The following note is from author Tom Junod. Four years ago, I went to MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands to see the cops play the firemen — or, in the parlance of New York City public service

James OlleySep 11, 2025, 03:32 PM ET It appears as though Chelsea could be in trouble. England’s Football Association (FA) announced on Thursday that the Blues have been charged with 74 breaches of its rules relating to alleged agent payments. The charges relate to the period 2009 to 2022 under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, and are

Bill ConnellySep 11, 2025, 08:23 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Transfer season has ended for a few months, plus the first — and most interruptive — of international breaks is coming to a close. We can

The College Football Playoff selection committee members will tell you they don’t rank conferences — they rank teams — but the Big Ten and SEC are leading the way in nonconference wins that will impact the committee’s rankings through Selection Day. According to ESPN Research, the SEC enters Week 3 with a 27-3 nonconference record

Adam RittenbergSep 9, 2025, 06:52 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Utah’s mission to reboot its offense started with adding a quarterback-coordinator combination from New Mexico, as Devon Dampier and Jason Beck made their way to Salt Lake City. But the Utes also needed playmakers to surround

Tim McManusSep 8, 2025, 07:59 PM 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. PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for

Flashback: Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson via unanimous decision (1:38) Jake Paul dominates the late rounds of the main event vs. Mike Tyson and earns a victory at AT&T Stadium. (1:38) Andreas HaleSep 8, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling.

D’Arcy Maine Sep 7, 2025, 01:34 PM ET NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz threw his arms in the air, before a wide smile spread across his face and he crouched down on his knees. He had just won the 2025 US Open title, in front of a captivated crowd of 24,000 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Paolo UggettiSep 6, 2025, 09:48 PM ET EUGENE, Ore. — A week that began with coaches Mike Gundy and Dan Lanning trading barbs about each program’s budget ended with Oregon handing Oklahoma State a 69-3 loss — the worst of the Gundy era and the worst the program has seen since 1907. “It never requires

Stephen A. calls Jalen Carter spitting ‘the dumbest possible thing’ (0:46) “You don’t spit on anybody” – Chapter by Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim, 09/05/2025 (0:46) As the Philadelphia Eagles await any further discipline for standout defensive tackle Jalen Carter, a speech from the spring could be instructive as to where the NFL might end

Max OlsonSep 6, 2025, 09:08 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Colorado’s quarterback situation went in an unexpected direction Saturday with coach Deion Sanders turning to third-stringer Ryan Staub to power the Buffaloes’ 31-7 win over Delaware. Staub, a redshirt sophomore, stepped in after

Rhyne Howard hits 9 3s, scores 37 points in Dream’s win (1:44) Rhyne Howard has a big night with 37 points on nine 3-pointers in the Dream’s victory. (1:44) Michael VoepelSep 6, 2025, 12:25 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel

Associated Press Sep 6, 2025, 01:05 AM ET MONTREAL — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, died of cancer at age 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend

Herbert’s 3rd TD pass is crucial for Chargers (0:22) Justin Herbert tosses his third touchdown of the game, this time to Quentin Johnston late in the fourth quarter. (0:22) Kris Rhim Close Kris Rhim ESPN Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s

Brian WindhorstSep 3, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books THE ICONIC MOMENT associated with the Redeem Team, rightly, is Kobe Bryant with his finger pressed to his lips. The defiant pose, after a crushing 3-pointer as he was being fouled in

Todd Archer Close Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 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. Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined

D’Arcy Maine Sep 3, 2025, 06:11 PM ET NEW YORK — Moments after losing in the Wimbledon final in July, and with tears streaming down her face, Amanda Anisimova was resolute as she spoke to the crowd. She had just lost 6-0, 6-0 to Iga Swiatek in a devastatingly swift 57 minutes, and the fans

ESPN Sep 2, 2025, 05:00 PM ET The first full weekend of college football action saw three top-10 teams fall, as well as Florida State upset Alabama as 13.5-point underdogs. The Seminoles rose the highest in this week’s rankings, settling in at No. 14. Alabama, ranked in their 280th consecutive AP Poll, fall to No.

Pamela MaldonadoSep 2, 2025, 10:10 AM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. Week 1 didn’t just shake up the scoreboard, it rewrote the betting board. The Heisman Trophy race saw massive swings, with favorites tumbling and new names climbing, while the national title picture remains as murky as ever. LSU

Juan Soto mashes a grand slam for the Mets (0:49) Juan Soto clears the bases with a grand slam to put the Mets up 6-3. (0:49) ESPN News Services Sep 1, 2025, 05:01 PM ET DETROIT — Juan Soto tied his career high with six RBIs, hitting a grand slam and a tiebreaking, two-run triple

What does Donnarumma’s Man City arrival mean for Trafford? (1:44) Craig Burley questions Manchester City’s decision to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma after welcoming James Trafford back to the club. (1:44) Rob DawsonSep 1, 2025, 03:59 PM ET Manchester City have agreed to deals to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain and to allow Éderson to move

ESPN staffAug 31, 2025, 06:00 PM ET There were three WWE championships on the line at Clash in Paris, but none of them changed hands on Sunday afternoon at Paris La Défense Arena. In the main event, Seth Rollins put his World Heavyweight title up for grabs in a Fatal 4-Way against LA Knight, CM

Florida State fans storm field after Noles upset Alabama (0:35) Florida State fans storm the field after opening the season with a 31-17 win over No. 8 Alabama. (0:35) Anthony GharibAug 31, 2025, 05:12 PM ET A day after leading the Florida State Seminoles to a 31-17 upset over the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide

Bradford DoolittleAug 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013 KANSAS CITY — Kauffman Stadium remains a gorgeous place to watch a ballgame. Sunk into a sea of asphalt in Jackson County, Missouri, some things at The K have

ESPN Aug 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET As September approaches, teams are mostly split into three categories: those preparing for the playoffs, those trying to make a run at contention and those whose focus has turned to next season. There’s still a fair amount to play for within those groups. The clubs that are pretty

Former Chelsea players Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic scored as AC Milan beat host Lecce 2-0 for its first win in Serie A on Friday. Actress Helen Mirren donned a yellow Lecce shirt and watched from the stands but there was little to excite the home fans or the Oscar-winning star of “The Queen.” Milan

Colorado installs sideline bathroom near bench for coach Sanders play Coach Prime animated on the sideline during a timeout (0:17) Coach Prime is fired up on the sideline talking to his coaches and players. (0:17) ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2025, 06:34 PM ET BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado introduced a sideline bathroom in its opening

Multiple Contributors Aug 28, 2025, 08:30 AM ET You’re in the stands or in your living room, watching your favorite team’s game come down to the wire. Your pulse is racing as the clock ticks to zero. Who will take the last shot? Stats experts contend there’s no such thing as a consistent clutch player

Multiple Contributors Aug 27, 2025, 07:30 AM ET An influx of young talent is helping to transform the WNBA. Rookie All-Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made an immediate impact last season, and 2025’s first-year players have followed suit. Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named All-Stars this summer, while No. 2 pick

McAfee: Kyle Hamilton is ‘the one’ for the Ravens (1:50) Pat McAfee offers high praise for Kyle Hamilton after the safety signed an extension with the Ravens. (1:50) Jamison HensleyAug 27, 2025, 07:25 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC

Schefter: Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement biggest move we’ve seen this week (0:49) Adam Schefter reacts to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announcing their engagement. (0:49) ESPN staffAug 27, 2025, 02:49 PM ET Needless to say, it’s been a busy week for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. With training camp winding down ahead of

Schefter: Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement biggest move we’ve seen this week (0:49) Adam Schefter reacts to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announcing their engagement. (0:49) Tory BarronAug 26, 2025, 08:43 PM ET Close Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to

Nate TaylorAug 26, 2025, 01:15 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Day after day in late February, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce kept saying the same thing, both to himself and those who wondered about his future — people such as coach Andy Reid; quarterback Patrick Mahomes; receiver Rashee Rice; his brother

Source: Veteran WR Cooper reunites with Raiders (0:44) Source: Veteran WR Cooper reunites with Raiders (0:44) Ryan McFaddenAug 25, 2025, 05:50 PM ET Close Ryan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore

Associated Press Aug 25, 2025, 05:18 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday that he is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. It’s the first time he has publicly addressed the health issues that have sidelined him since late June. Washington made the announcement while visiting the Angels for

ESPN Aug 22, 2025, 02:31 PM ET The US Open kicks off Sunday, with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner both in the draw. Will Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet again in the final, as they did at both the French Open and Wimbledon, winning one apiece? Or could Novak Djokovic make it to

Bill ConnellyAug 11, 2025, 12:24 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The last, and loudest, Grand Slam event of the tennis season is upon us. The storylines overflow as the US Open gets underway this weekend. Assuming

Jorge CastilloAug 22, 2025, 02:30 PM ET Close 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. NEW YORK — The first time the

Bubba Chandler became the first pitcher to throw four scoreless innings and record a save in his debut. Justin Berl/Getty Images ESPN Fantasy Aug 23, 2025, 10:37 AM ET Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries

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David SchoenfieldAug 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 A few days ago, we checked in on what to believe and what not to in the National League. Well, the American League is perhaps even more chaotic. The New York Yankees

Which CFP contender will absolutely not win it all? (1:27) Paul Finebaum details why he would bury Ohio State’s and Penn State’s chances as CFP title contenders. (1:27) ESPN staffAug 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET It’s August and no games have been played, but that’s not keeping ESPN’s college football reporters from predicting the 12

Bill ConnellyAug 21, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The big-ticket items for his season are easy enough to piece together. We know we’re probably in for another three-team title race in the Premier League

ESPN Aug 21, 2025, 09:25 AM ET Arsenal are weighing up a move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, while Rasmus Højlund wants any loan deal to include an obligation to make it permanent if he leaves Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage

Texas’ Arch Manning says future unclear despite grandfather’s take play RC wonders if Arch Manning is ‘not that good’ (0:51) Ryan Clark raises the possibility that Arch Manning might not being as good as advertised now, but that he might need these last two years to develop and live up the Manning name. (0:51) ESPN

Associated Press Aug 19, 2025, 03:45 PM ET MEXICO CITY — Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. Chávez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a

Victor Robles throws bat at pitcher after being plunked (0:20) Victor Robles launches his bat at opposing pitcher Joey Estes after swinging at a pitch that hit him in a game for the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate. (0:20) ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 05:13 PM ET Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has received a 10-game

Bill BarnwellAug 18, 2025, 06:15 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 Show podcast, with

NFL Nation reporters Aug 18, 2025, 06:15 AM ET The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to reevaluate the outlooks for all 32 teams. Check out how holdouts, breakouts and injuries have impacted our rankings since our postdraft list. Preseason games conclude Saturday and cut-down day is Aug. 27

Packers RB Lloyd injured again, may miss opener (0:58) Packers RB Lloyd injured again, may miss opener (0:58) Rob DemovskyAug 17, 2025, 03:57 PM ET Close 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

Sophie Cunningham leave the game with apparent knee injury (0:30) Sophie Cunningham leave the game with apparent knee injury (0:30) Alexa PhilippouAug 17, 2025, 02:27 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

Guardiola: Man City squad size is ‘not healthy’ (1:13) Pep Guardiola talks about Manchester City’s squad depth following impressive debuts for Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. (1:13) PA Aug 16, 2025, 04:35 PM ET Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City’s squad size is “not healthy” after the team opened its Premier League campaign with a convincing

Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus Du Plessis to become UFC middleweight champion (1:05) Khamzat Chimaev completely controls the fight against Dricus Du Plessis and becomes middleweight champion at UFC 319. (1:05) ESPN staffAug 17, 2025, 01:03 AM ET There is a new champion in the UFC. Khamzat Chimaev remained undefeated by putting on a near-flawless performance

Multiple Contributors Aug 15, 2025, 09:00 AM ET WNBA players are focused on the playoff push, but their performances over the next few weeks also will solidify the 2025 season’s honors. Injuries and teams’ ups and downs continue to be a factor in the awards tracker. One thing hasn’t changed, though: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa

Beth Lindop Close Beth Lindop Correspondent Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Mark Ogden Aug 15, 2025, 06:31 PM ET Liverpool launched the defense of their Premier League title with a dramatic 4-2 win against Bournemouth on a night when Anfield paid an emotional tribute

Multiple Contributors Aug 14, 2025, 09:53 AM ET The Premier League is back! After a couple of irritating summer months filled with other competitions, other sports, and even things like going outside and enjoying the fresh air, we’re locked back in for the 2025-26 season, which begins Friday as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield.

Bill Connelly Close Bill Connelly ESPN Staff Writer Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Ryan O’Hanlon Close Ryan O’Hanlon ESPN.com writer Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s

Stefanski disappointed over Garrett speeding (0:51) Stefanski disappointed over Garrett speeding (0:51) Daniel OyefusiAug 13, 2025, 10:03 AM ET Close 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 for The Baltimore Sun. PHILADELPHIA — Cleveland Browns coach

Max OlsonAug 13, 2025, 06:49 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska The University of Kansas has received an unprecedented $300 million gift from donor David Booth, believed to be among the largest single gifts in the history of college athletics and the largest in

Devin Gordon Aug 13, 2025, 08:30 AM ET AS THE FINAL SECONDS ticked away on the New York Knicks’ playoff thrashing of the Boston Celtics in May and the mad revelers of Bing Bong Nation poured out of Madison Square Garden, Justin Brandel sorted through a tangle of emotions. He was watching in amazement from

Billy TuckerAug 11, 2025, 07:35 AM ET Close • Recruiting coordinator for ESPN RecruitingNation. • Nearly a decade of college coaching experience. • Has been evaluating prospects at ESPN since 2006. The start of the college football season is approaching, which means numerous true freshmen are battling for roles — or even starting spots —

Chris LowAug 11, 2025, 07:20 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Go ahead and pinch yourself. We have actual college football in less than two weeks. The 2025 season is almost upon us, and with it comes the second year of the 12-team College Football

Muriel’s brace pushes Orlando City past Messi-less Inter Miami (1:09) Luis Muriel scores twice in Orlando City’s 4-1 victory against Inter Miami. (1:09) ESPN News Services Aug 10, 2025, 10:34 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. — Luis Muriel scored a goal in each half and Martín Ojeda had a goal and an assist to lead Orlando

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