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Michael RothsteinFeb 21, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. A MAN BY the name of Jake Reedy was drinking with friends at Local Public Eatery in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas when his phone

Tisha ThompsonFeb 20, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close Tisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally. The NFL, MLB, NCAA and NASCAR said they support a bill introduced in Congress on Thursday that would give state and local law enforcement the

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 Michael C. Wright Close Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Feb 20

Marcel Louis-JacquesFeb 19, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award for

NBA insiders Feb 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” became a huge hit for its dramatic storytelling in Formula 1’s midfield, focusing on the teams not involved in the championship chase but under high pressure with huge financial stakes and major names involved. You could do a similar documentary on the second

Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics play Jaylen Brown throws down a lob from Kyrie Irving (0:17) Kyrie Irving throw it up to Jaylen Brown, who slam home a one-handed jam. (0:17) ESPN Feb 18, 2025, 12:05 PM ET Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he wants to play

ESPN Feb 18, 2025, 12:40 PM ET Welcome to Week 3 of the 2025 college softball season. Over the weekend, we saw a few notable upsets and excellent play from the Clearwater Invitational. So how do the best programs in softball stack up now after all the action? There has been movement in the top

Why Stephen A. has Cam Ward over Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft (1:50) Stephen A. Smith breaks down why he would pick Cam Ward over Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. (1:50) Associated Press Feb 17, 2025, 08:50 PM ET FORT WORTH, Texas — While Cam Ward hasn’t decided if he will throw at

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Feb 17, 2025, 07:00 PM ET The 4 Nations Face-Off final is set. A 5-3 win for Canada in

Jorge CastilloFeb 16, 2025, 03:25 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. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — More than

Ryan McGeeFeb 14, 2025, 10:07 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year DAYTONA, Fla. — If you are a regular visitor to our beloved ESPN NASCAR page, first off, thanks. I’ve been here for a while now and it’s always

Draymond believes declining physicality has made the NBA boring (1:06) Draymond Green explains why he thinks the league is not as exciting due to it being less physical. (1:06) Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 02:26 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Draymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of

Mac McClung leaps over a car for perfect score (1:02) Mac McClung jumps over a car, collects the ball and throws down a dunk for a perfect score of 50. (1:02) ESPN staffFeb 15, 2025, 10:44 PM ET The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived with festivities taking place in the Bay Area. The Golden

Schefter, Passan and Thamel praise Woj for stellar career (3:02) Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan and Pete Thamel get together on “NBA Countdown” to share their favorite memories of Adrian Wojnarowski after his retirement from NBA reporting. (3:02) Tim BontempsFeb 14, 2025, 07:18 PM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who

Flashback: Melo sets MSG record with 62 points (1:47) On Jan. 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony scored 62 points to set Knicks and MSG single-game scoring records. (1:47) Tim BontempsFeb 14, 2025, 07:59 PM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off

David Moyes on Everton-Liverpool brawl: ‘It was mayhem all game’ (0:38) Everton manager David Moyes reacts to the on-pitch brawl with Liverpool after the whistle. (0:38) Dale JohnsonFeb 13, 2025, 08:20 AM ET Liverpool manager Arne Slot must wait to discover the extent of his ban after he was sent off amid fractious scenes at

ESPN staffFeb 13, 2025, 09:35 PM ET The top-ranked UCLA Bruins are the nation’s last unbeaten Division I team for men and women. Thursday, they take their perfect 23-0 record on the road — 14 miles away, to be exact — to face the No. 6 USC Trojans (21-2) in the first of two highly

Giveaway by Jonas Brodin William Nylander High-sticking against Nathan MacKinnon Joel Eriksson Ek faceoff won against Nathan MacKinnon Connor McDavid shot blocked by Mattias Ekholm Josh Morrissey shot blocked by Mattias Ekholm Travis Konecny shot blocked by Victor Hedman Elias Lindholm hit Drew Doughty Giveaway by Jonas Brodin Giveaway by Filip Gustavsson Rickard Rakell hit

Alex Bregman’s free agency player profile (1:02) Kiley McDaniel details what makes Alex Bregman an intriguing free agent for MLB teams. (1:02) ESPN Feb 12, 2025, 10:34 PM ET Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home, agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN’s

Aaron Boone took some of Dodgers’ criticism personally (0:58) Yankees manager Aaron Boone responds to trash-talking from the Dodgers after they won the World Series. (0:58) TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he didn’t like hearing the criticism of his team levied by Los Angeles Dodgers players after they

ESPN Feb 10, 2025, 12:20 PM ET Sunday’s big game lived up to the hype. No, not that big game — the top-5 women’s college basketball matchup between Texas and South Carolina. Overwhelmed by 17 points in the teams’ first meeting last month, the Longhorns won the rematch 66-62, handing the Gamecocks their first regular-season

Charlie CremeFeb 10, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Selection Sunday is less than five weeks away. A 2024-25 women’s college basketball season that has flown by is hitting the stretch run at warp speed. The next month in the Big Ten will determine which teams

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. The Eagles prevented NFL history from being made, ruining the Chiefs’ quest to become the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. Philadelphia also avenged its loss to Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII two years ago. The

Jeremy FowlerFeb 9, 2025, 10:45 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate NEW ORLEANS — Howie Roseman huddled with a handful of senior aides and personnel men for one of a series of meetings from the NovaCare Sports Complex in South Philly. It was January

Why the Lakers rescinded the Williams-Knecht trade (1:27) Shams Charania details why the Lakers failed Mark Williams’ physical, rescinding the trade between him and Dalton Knecht. (1:27) Dave McMenaminFeb 8, 2025, 09:12 PM 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

Tim MacMahonFeb 8, 2025, 05:18 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM DALLAS — Anthony Davis’ debut for the Dallas Mavericks began in dominant fashion but ended early due to an injury. The headliner of Dallas’ return in the Luka

Dickie V gets a standing ovation in his return to the broadcast booth (0:37) Dick Vitale gets a standing ovation from the Clemson crowd as he calls his first game of the season. (0:37) ESPN Feb 8, 2025, 07:41 PM ET Dickie V is back, baby! And fans at Clemson showed him just how much

Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley react to St. John’s win over UConn (0:47) Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley share their thoughts after St. John’s road win against Connecticut. (0:47) ESPN News Services Feb 7, 2025, 11:38 PM ET STORRS, Conn. — RJ Luis Jr. scored six of his 21 points in the final 2:16 to help

Jeff LegwoldFeb 6, 2025, 11:01 PM 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

ESPN staffFeb 5, 2025, 10:30 AM ET There’s officially one game left in the 2024 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the two-time reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in Super Bowl LIX. Which team will take home the Lombardi Trophy? Which player will win

Grant Udinski, 29, leaving Vikings to be new OC of Jaguars play Stephen A.: Jags made right move firing GM to hire Liam Coen as HC (2:29) Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark and Cam Newton discuss the Jaguars firing GM Trent Baalke to convince Liam Coen to become their new head coach. (2:29) Michael DiRoccoFeb

NBA insiders Feb 5, 2025, 09:35 PM ET 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

Tim BontempsFeb 4, 2025, 05:44 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — After putting up a 29-point triple-double in his first game in a month, 76ers star Joel Embiid admitted the ongoing issues with his knee and foot have been “extremely” frustrating, but he’s hoping they might finally be behind him. “You just got to try to find

ESPN News Services Feb 4, 2025, 05:41 PM ET MAITLAND, Fla. — The 34-year-old son of NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested early Tuesday in central Florida on a misdemeanor drug charge after police officers found his car stuck on railroad tracks minutes before a commuter train was scheduled to pass, authorities said. Marcus Jordan

Orlovsky lists potential destinations for Cooper Kupp (1:48) Dan Orlovsky, Dan Graziano and Louis Riddick discuss possible landing spots for Cooper Kupp after he confirmed on social media that the Rams are looking to trade him. (1:48) Sarah BarshopFeb 3, 2025, 07:52 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She

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

Arsenal vs Man City: John Stones brands result ‘unacceptable’ play Nicol: Guardiola quitting on Man City would ‘hurt his legacy’ (1:50) Steve Nicol talks about the possibility of Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. (1:50) Rob DawsonFeb 2, 2025, 03:03 PM ET John Stones branded Manchester City’s performance in the

Erling Haaland’s father aims dig at Arsenal after Man City thrashing play Nicol: Guardiola quitting on Man City would ‘hurt his legacy’ (1:50) Steve Nicol talks about the possibility of Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. (1:50) ESPN Feb 2, 2025, 02:35 PM ET Erling Haaland’s father, former Manchester City

USA’s Ricardo Pepi signs new deal with PSV until 2030 play How big of a blow is Pepi’s injury for Pochettino and the USMNT? (2:36) Herculez Gomez debates who Mauricio Pochettino will pick to start as the USMNT’s striker after Ricardo Pepi’s injury. (2:36) Tom HamiltonFeb 2, 2025, 07:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in

ESPN Feb 2, 2025, 04:30 AM ET Tottenham have boosted their defensive options with the signing of defender Kevin Danso from Lens. Danso has joined the north London side on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to sign him permanently. Sources have told ESPN that Spurs agreed a deal worth €25

Arsenal vs Man City: Martin Ødegaard says fiery rivalry natural play Why Arsenal shouldn’t underestimate Manchester City (2:21) Luis Miguel Echegaray previews title-chasing Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday. (2:21) Reuters Feb 1, 2025, 03:09 AM ET Arsenal and Manchester City’s fiery rivalry is a natural byproduct of both teams’ desire

ESPN Feb 1, 2025, 06:30 AM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of teenage defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, it was confirmed on Saturday. The 18-year-old’s sole senior appearance for Arsenal came in the Carabao Cup against Preston North End last year. Heaven has signed a contract that runs through 2029 with an option

play Boomer, Booger preview Chiefs vs. Eagles in Super Bowl LIX (1:16) Chris Berman and Booger McFarland look at how the Chiefs and Eagles match up ahead of their showdown in the Super Bowl. (1:16) ESPN Jan 31, 2025, 12:08 PM ET Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a sports

Stephen HolderJan 30, 2025, 06:00 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 contest.

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. But who is taking part in this draw? Why are the league phase positions so important? And when is the next draw? Here’s how it’s going to work. When is the draw for the knockout playoff round? The draw

ESPN Jan 29, 2025, 09:41 AM ET An 18-year-old Temple University student has died after falling from a light pole while celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC championship win. Tyler Sabapathy was among the fans celebrating on the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 on Sunday. Video shows Sabapathy holding onto

ESPN Jan 29, 2025, 10:24 AM ET Welcome to Matchday 8 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season! Europe’s premier club competition has its final day in its new format with 18 matches happening at the same time across the continent on Wednesday, providing exciting matchups, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from all

Hurts: Eagles have to do ‘whatever it takes’ to win Super Bowl (2:17) Jalen Hurts joins Scott Van Pelt to discuss the Eagles reaching the Super Bowl and what they have to do to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. (2:17) Anthony GharibJan 27, 2025, 07:38 PM ET The Philadelphia Eagles clinched a berth in Super

Anthony GharibJan 28, 2025, 09:50 AM ET New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns gifted actor Timothée Chalamet his game-worn jersey on Monday night. Towns dropped 24 points and 11 rebounds in an emphatic 143-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. It was Towns’ 36th double-double of the season. The center marked the occasion with a gift

Shane Laflin Jan 27, 2025, 04:15 PM ET This year’s class of McDonald’s All Americans was announced on Monday on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” The lineup includes 24 of the top 32 players in the current ESPNW 100 — although the class will get a ranking update after the high school season. Stanford and Tennessee lead

Jimmy Butler suspended again after walking out of practice play Shams details why Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely (1:18) Shams Charania details the steps that led to Jimmy Butler being suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat. (1:18) The Miami Heat are suspending forward Jimmy Butler without pay for an indefinite period of time after the

Adam TeicherJan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Every year, at the conclusion of training camp, Patrick Mahomes breathes a sigh of relief that he and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive starters don’t have to

Alaina GetzenbergJan 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close 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

Matt WalshJan 26, 2025, 06:27 AM ET Close Matt Walsh is a Melbourne-based sports journalist who willingly travels far and wide to watch any sport. Not only has he seen NFL in Dallas, football in London, baseball in Arlington and hockey in Boston, he’s covered F1, AFL, Wimbledon and the Australian Open for a number

play Kevin O’Connell agrees to extension with the Vikings (1:02) Check out some key stats and figures from Kevin O’Connell’s tenure with the Vikings. (1:02) Kevin SeifertJan 21, 2025, 04:38 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

Sources: Patriots, McDaniels to reunite; Williams in as DC play Bruschi excited by Patriots’ hiring of Vrabel (1:42) Tedy Bruschi reacts to the Patriots hiring former teammate Mike Vrabel as head coach. (1:42) Mike ReissJan 21, 2025, 06:11 PM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots.

Paul Skenes becomes second Pirate to win NL Rookie of the Year (1:07) Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes celebrates with Livvy Dunne after being named the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year. (1:07) Associated Press Jan 21, 2025, 01:54 PM ET An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National

ATLANTA — “Think traditionally, but without traditional thinking.” Those were the words of Ross Bjork, the still-new Ohio State athletic director during the Saturday morning media day ahead of Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game. The question was about the balanced approach taken by his football program, and also by the opponent, Notre

AC Milan eye João Félix and Man United pair as Marcus Rashford alternative – sources play Amorim brands his team ‘worst in the history of Manchester United’ (0:49) Ruben Amorim doesn’t hold back on his struggling Manchester United side after another Premier League defeat. (0:49) Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 20, 2025, 03:22 AM

ESPN Jan 20, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Bayern Munich are ready to rival Chelsea and Manchester United to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, while Douglas Luiz could return to Manchester City on loan. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s

Multiple contributors Jan 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET The transfer window is open across Europe as clubs look to do some midseason business. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about some of the deals that could be done, and which clubs are hoping to make moves? Every Friday during January we’ll bring you the latest

Eric Woodyard, ESPNJan 18, 2025, 09:46 PM 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

1st Quarter WSH DET TD 7:36 Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick) 6 plays, 71 yards, 3:02 0 7 FG 3:50 Zane Gonzalez 47 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 41 yards, 3:46 3 7 2nd Quarter WSH DET TD 10:55 Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick) 11 plays, 78 yards

ESPN staffJan 17, 2025, 06:00 PM ET Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women’s pro basketball league, made its debut Friday. Co-founded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty, the six-team league runs two months before a March 17 championship game. In the first game, Collier’s Lunar

Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 17, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Many of the WNBA’s biggest stars will battle over the next two months in Unrivaled’s inaugural season of 3-on-3 basketball. But before the likes of former

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN HAD done almost everything expected of him during his delayed debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After missing this season’s first 15 games

Matt Walsh, ESPN Assistant EditorJan 16, 2025, 05:18 PM ET Close Matt Walsh is a Melbourne-based sports journalist who willingly travels far and wide to watch any sport. Not only has he seen NFL in Dallas, football in London, baseball in Arlington and hockey in Boston, he’s covered F1, AFL, Wimbledon and the Australian Open

Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior WriterJan 15, 2025, 05:16 PM ET Close Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers’ spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJan 15, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. A woman who accused Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her after an NBA Finals game in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against

ESPN Jan 14, 2025, 12:27 PM ET Manchester City’s wantaway defender Kyle Walker was left out of the squad for his team’s 2-2 draw with Brentford on Tuesday as he explores a move away from the club. The England international, who has made 319 career appearances for City, has asked to leave for a club

Connor O’Halloran Jan 14, 2025, 06:43 AM ET The Premier League have not charged any club with breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for last season, although Leicester City remain the most at risk of further penalties. Newly promoted Leicester were referred by the Premier League to the independent commission over PSR infringements last

ESPN News Services Jan 13, 2025, 11:33 AM ET A 55-year-old Texas man was arrested on a felony stalking charge in Indianapolis on Sunday after he allegedly repeatedly sent threats and sexually violent messages to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark via social media, according to court documents. Police records show that Michael Lewis, of Denton

Penn State’s Kaytron Allen, Nicholas Singleton returning for ’25 play Penn State’s Nick Singleton barrels in for TD (0:21) Nick Singleton scores the opening touchdown for Penn State with a 5-yard run. (0:21) Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterJan 13, 2025, 03:00 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in

Updated: Jan 12, 2026, 11:01 am Premier League Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to beat brave fifth-tier Tamworth, 96 places below them in the English football pyramid, 3-0 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. The game had the makings of a huge upset from the opening whistle as Tamworth more than held their

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterJan 12, 2025, 02:04 PM 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

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN Senior Writer Jan 11, 2025, 11:36 AM ET Coco Gauff wiped the sweat off her brow as she bowed her head and walked to the net. She had just lost in the fourth round of the US Open in front of a capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium to fellow American Emma

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 11, 2025, 04:29 AM ET Karim Benzema has said he believes former teammate Vinícius Júnior “will win the Ballon d’Or one day” after the Real Madrid forward missed out on the award last year. Benzema, who left Madrid for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia in 2023, attended Madrid’s 3-0 Spanish

Finebaum: James Franklin made ‘massive mistake’ with late playcall (2:31) Paul Finebaum and EJ Manuel assess Penn State coach James Franklin’s playcalling in the closing moments of the Orange Bowl that led to Drew Allar throwing an interception. (2:31) ESPN Jan 10, 2025, 08:13 AM ET Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter is entering

Dan Murphy, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 04:14 PM ET Close Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame College sports officials spent the past four years seeking federal legislation to block student-athletes from gaining employee status and letting the NCAA impose limits on how much money schools

ESPN News Services Jan 8, 2025, 10:48 AM ET Former Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz, the No. 4 pick in the 2008 MLB draft who spent almost his entire eight-year career with the Orioles, has died. He was 37. Matusz pitched in 279 games for Baltimore, making 68 starts. The only other major league

Tim Bontemps, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 09:53 PM ET CLEVELAND — After the Cavaliers earned their 11th straight victory Wednesday night with a thrilling 129-122 triumph over the Thunder in the most anticipated game of the regular season, Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson walked into the locker room and received a message from his players.

JuJu Watkins, No. 4 USC hand No. 8 Maryland its first loss play Recap of USC’s road win over Maryland (0:55) Check out some numbers behind No. 4 USC’s road win over No. 8 Maryland. (0:55) Associated Press Jan 8, 2025, 11:33 PM ET COLLEGE PARK, Md. — JuJu Watkins and USC figured to do

Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 11:25 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system In some ways, WNBA free agency in 2025 is a dress rehearsal for the madness to come next year. With the league and its players association

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJan 6, 2025, 04:52 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. Sheel Seidler, the widow of San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, sued two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to

Lionel Messi dons Inter Miami’s new Fortitude kit (1:43) Cristina Alexander and Herc Gomez take a look at Inter Miami’s new Fortitude kit. (1:43) ESPN Jan 7, 2025, 11:03 AM ET Brazil forward Neymar has addressed the possibility of reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez at Inter Miami, saying “football is

Man City in talks with Lens over Abdukodir Khusanov transfer – source play Are Man City starting to find their form after West Ham win? (2:50) ESPN’s Mark Donaldson and Janusz Michallik give their immediate reaction to Man City’s 4-1 at home to West Ham. (2:50) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 6, 2025, 05:28 AM ET Manchester

Manchester United quality affected Alexander-Arnold’s day – Slot play ‘It feels like two points dropped’ – Slot on draw with Man United (1:50) Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Man United and talks about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance. (1:50) Beth Lindop, CorrespondentJan 5, 2025, 03:12 PM ET Liverpool head coach Arne Slot disagreed with

Mohamed Salah posts cryptic snap with Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk play ‘It feels like two points dropped’ – Slot on draw with Man United (1:50) Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Man United and talks about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance. (1:50) Beth Lindop, CorrespondentJan 6, 2025, 08:26 AM ET Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has sparked

Amorim: Man United ‘too comfortable’ and needed a shock (1:07) Ruben Amorim reacts to a much-improved Manchester United performance in their 2-2 draw at Anfield. (1:07) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 6, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Diogo Dalot has said Manchester United’s players were motivated to earn a credible draw with Liverpool after criticism from Ruben Amorim

Liverpool vs Man United: Ruben Amorim says players are ‘afraid’ play Rashford to miss Liverpool game with illness (2:25) Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim confirms Marcus Rashford will miss the trip to Liverpool on Sunday due to illness. (2:25) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 4, 2025, 05:30 PM ET Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United’s poor form

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 5, 2025, 08:22 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. United States men’s national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer male player of the year. Robinson, 27, won with 55% of the weighted votes submitted

ESPN Jan 2, 2025, 07:40 PM ET 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

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterJan 3, 2025, 08:12 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. ATLANTA — The national championship drought has stretched nearly 20 years at Texas, not that anyone needs to tell quarterback Quinn Ewers. Somewhere in his childhood home, his mom still has a

Men’s Bracketology: 2025 NCAA Tournament By Joe Lunardi Updated: 1/3/2025 at 10:30 a.m. ET Here at Bracketology HQ, we track every result every night, ranking and re-ranking what will eventually comprise the NCAA tournament’s field of 68. With major conference play beginning in earnest this week, our shift to twice weekly updates (every Tuesday and

Women’s Bracketology: 2025 NCAA tournament By Charlie Creme Updated: 1/3/2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET The arrival of 2025 brings the shift to conference play and the beginning of the sprint to March. Bracketology now moves to twice-weekly updates, with new projections every Tuesday and Friday. Automatic bids now total 31 as we continue to count

play Why Man City will struggle to sign a Rodri replacement in January (2:14) Rob Dawson explains the potential Rodri replacements Manchester City are interested in, and the problems they’ll face in signing each of them. (2:14) Adriana Garcia Jan 2, 2025, 05:27 AM ET Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he cannot understand why

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

Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk able to explore transfers play ‘Not in my mind’ – Slot on potential new January signings at Liverpool (0:40) Arne Slot talks about the upcoming January transfer window and whether Liverpool need to make any additions to their squad. (0:40) ESPN Dec 31, 2024, 07:01 PM ET The

ESPN Dec 31, 2024, 03:51 PM ET West Ham forward Michail Antonio has said he is grateful to be alive after spending three weeks in hospital recovering from the lower limb fracture he suffered in a road traffic collision on Dec. 7. The 34-year-old was discharged on Tuesday having undergone surgery on the broken leg

Man United’s Ruben Amorim rules out Jan transfers amid form slump play Who is responsible for United’s latest home implosion vs. Newcastle? (2:02) Craig Burley explains why Manchester United’s latest poor performance is an organizational failure. (2:02) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 31, 2024, 04:43 AM ET Ruben Amorim has said he’s not expecting reinforcements to his

Westbrook perfect from field while recording 201st career triple-double (1:48) Russell Westbrook goes without a missed shot or a turnover as he extends his career triple-double record. (1:48) ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2024, 12:57 AM ET SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the third player in NBA history to have a triple-double with

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 09:38 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. The initial list of major league teams that expressed interest in Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, his agent, Joel

Mike McDaniel provides injury update on Tua Tagovailoa (1:29) Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel discusses Tua Tagovailoa’s recovery from a hip injury. (1:29) Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNDec 29, 2024, 08:54 PM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former

ESPN 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

Kyler Murray’s INT in the end zone seals Rams victory (0:30) Ahkello Witherspoon reaches for a fantastic interception in the end zone to all but secure the win for the Rams vs. the Cardinals (0:30) Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 29, 2024, 12:38 AM ET A critical Week 17 began with a pair of games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs took down the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens won at the Houston Texans to alter the complexion of the AFC North race. On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks moved

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 27, 2024, 07:06 AM ET Barcelona risk having Dani Olmo unavailable for the second half of the season after a court rejected the club’s lawsuit to extend the forward’s registration beyond Dec. 31. Olmo, a €57 million ($59.5m) summer signing from RB Leipzig, was granted a temporary registration with LaLiga

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

Slot: It’s too early for Liverpool to be celebrating (2:14) Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Leicester in the Premier League. (2:14) ESPN Dec 26, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Mohamed Salah has said he is hopeful that Liverpool can lift the Premier League title this season, saying this campaign “feels different.” Liverpool coach

Lions confirm Teddy Bridgewater signing (1:00) Dan Campbell confirms that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is unretiring and signing with the Lions. (1:00) ESPN Dec 26, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has come out of retirement and signed with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, weeks after he coached his high school alma mater to a

Source: Eagles’ Sirianni apologized to Commanders’ Ertz for spat play Stephen A.: Jalen Hurts’ injury a bigger deal than Jayden Daniels’ big game (1:10) Stephen A. Smith explains why Jalen Hurts’ injury was a bigger headline than Jayden Daniels’ stellar game in the Commanders’ win over the Eagles. (1:10) Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 26

NBA insiders Dec 24, 2024, 08:00 AM ET The NBA’s Christmas Day slate has been highly anticipated since the 2024-25 schedule was announced in August. The five-game schedule is filled with superstar matchups, highly anticipated rivalries and a few holiday debuts for some rising stars. Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a handful of history-making performances, makes

ESPN Dec 25, 2024, 12:35 AM ET The 2024 bowl season is underway, with several games already in the books. Our college football experts provide their thoughts on all 36 bowl matchups, including key storylines to follow and a player to keep an eye on in every game, followed by a takeaway and the MVP

How hockey became a lifeline for Gunnar and Boomer Esiason Erin Vail Dec 24, 2024, 07:43 AM ET The average time for a shift in ice hockey is between 30 and 45 seconds. It begins when a player steps over the bench and takes the ice, charging up and down the rink at full speed.

Why Stephen A. says the Ravens will win the AFC North (1:59) Stephen A. Smith explains why he believes the Baltimore Ravens will win the AFC North after their 34-17 victory over the Steelers. (1:59) ESPN staffDec 24, 2024, 06:50 AM ET There are two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, and the

Beginning with snow in South Bend, Indiana, the College Football Playoff made its on-campus debut this weekend. The scenes did not disappoint. Up next is the quarterfinal round, which features four games played at traditional postseason sites: the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Peach Bowl. Much like the first round, the quarterfinals will

Joc Pederson puts D-backs ahead with 2-run HR (0:35) Joc Pederson’s two-run home run gives the Diamondbacks a 2-0 lead over the Brewers. (0:35) ESPN Dec 23, 2024, 06:21 AM ET The Texas Rangers and Joc Pederson have agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Buster Olney. The deal, which is pending

Spurs’ Wembanyama historic again in 30-point, 10-block night play Wemby powers Spurs to win with 30-point, 10-block performance (1:24) Victor Wembanyama sparks the Spurs with 30 points, 10 blocks and 7 rebounds in their win over the Blazers. (1:24) ESPN News Services Dec 22, 2024, 02:08 AM ET Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied

Howard Bryant Close Howard Bryant Columnist, ESPN.com Senior writer, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Author of “The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron” Author of “Juicing the Game” Author of “Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston” Jeff Passan Close Jeff Passan Senior MLB Insider ESPN MLB insider Author of “The

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

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterDec 21, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — Wearing a black puffer jacket and a black Pittsburgh Steelers-logoed beanie punctuated with a thick yellow stripe, Ryan Shazier hooks his arms through the straps

Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterDec 21, 2024, 06:00 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

LeBron pins block off glass, scores on other end (0:34) LeBron James does it all for the Lakers with a big block leading to a contested basket. (0:34) 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

Inter Miami sends Leonardo Campana to Revs in record domestic deal play Lionel Messi dons Inter Miami’s new Fortitude kit (1:43) Cristina Alexander and Herc Gomez take a look at Inter Miami’s new Fortitude kit. (1:43) Lizzy Becherano Dec 19, 2024, 04:18 PM ET Inter Miami CF traded forward Leonardo Campana to the New England

NBA Insiders Dec 18, 2024, 08:00 AM ET The second inaugural NBA Cup has concluded, with the Milwaukee Bucks crowned as tournament champions Tuesday night after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder. The regular season, however, continues to roll on as teams and players will look to turn things around in the new year. In the

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterDec 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books THE RAFTERS IN the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City are a little sparse. The hometown Thunder have collected a handful of division titles and there’s that prized 2012

NFL Nation reporters and Matt Miller Dec 17, 2024, 09:45 AM ET The race for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft is becoming much clearer, especially since we last checked in mid-November. Four teams — the Giants, Patriots, Panthers and Raiders — have at least a 10% chance of landing the top

Bruce Schoenfeld Dec 17, 2024, 09:00 AM ET André Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, was preparing to defend against a free kick in a Premier League game last December when he realized someone was behind him. It was Leon Bailey, the Aston Villa winger. Onana regarded Bailey with confusion. How could Bailey be standing there

Kirk Cousins connects with Drake London for Falcons TD (0:39) Kirk Cousins airs one out to an open Drake London, who finds the end zone to put the Falcons ahead vs. the Raiders. (0:39) Marc Raimondi Paul Gutierrez Close Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its

ESPN Dec 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Each year at MLB’s winter meetings, the spotlight is on the players, the agents and the general managers. Trade buzz and free agent signings — we’re talking about you, Juan Soto, and all you starting pitchers — dominate the headlines. But the event is also an opportunity for

Commanders hang on after Saints’ failed 2-point conversion (0:41) Spencer Rattler’s touchdown pass to Foster Moreau makes it a one-point game, but the 2-point conversion is no good, giving the Commanders a 20-19 win. (0:41) J.J. Post, ESPNDec 15, 2024, 09:05 PM ET Not all wins produce the same emotions in the NFL. The Washington

Commanders hang on after Saints’ failed 2-point conversion (0:41) Spencer Rattler’s touchdown pass to Foster Moreau makes it a one-point game, but the 2-point conversion is no good, giving the Commanders a 20-19 win. (0:41) Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 15, 2024, 11:43 PM ET There were a handful of close finishes in Week 15 of the

ESPN News Services Dec 14, 2024, 08:54 PM ET Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. Now, he has a leg up on his celebrity coach at Colorado. The two-way star won college football’s most prestigious award Saturday night

Dennis Schroder’s best plays from this season (1:51) Check out Dennis Schroder’s best plays from this season with the Nets as he is set to head to the Warriors. (1:51) Shams Charania, Senior NBA InsiderDec 14, 2024, 04:20 PM ET The Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal to acquire Brooklyn Nets point guard

Justice Haynes fights into the end zone for a Bama TD (0:34) Justice Haynes forces his way into the end zone for an Alabama touchdown. (0:34) Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Alabama running back Justice

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 13, 2024, 03:20 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule returned to college football two years ago after a stint with the Carolina Panthers. Above his desk in his office in Lincoln sat a congratulatory bottle of Dom Perignon

Seth Wickersham, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Joined ESPN The Magazine after graduating from the University of Missouri. Although he primarily covers the NFL, his assignments also have taken him to the Athens Olympics, the World Series, the NCAA tournament and the NHL

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

Pat McAfee is excited that WVU is bringing back Rich Rodriguez (3:06) Pat McAfee explains why he is ecstatic that Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia to bring the Mountaineers back to their glory days. (3:06) Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 11, 2024, 07:45 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN.

David Njoku makes an incredible TD grab for the Browns (0:26) Jameis Winston fires to David Njoku, who makes an impressive touchdown grab over the pylon for the Browns. (0:26) Jeremy Fowler, senior NFL national reporterDec 11, 2024, 06:39 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida

ESPN Dec 11, 2024, 03:39 PM ET The MLB winter meetings began Monday in Dallas and it figures to be an action-packed week of rumors, signings and trades. We’ve got it all covered right here, from our predictions heading into the meetings to the latest updates, analysis and daily takeaways as the moves go down.

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Welcome to Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season. The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs kept rolling last week to move to 12-1, but a few wild games shook up our standings. The Buffalo Bills were upset by the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly

9h Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens 2d Emily Keogh and Sophie Lawson play Do Liverpool have a problem at No.1? (1:32) Liverpool boss Arne Slot says it’s going to be hard to pick between Caoimhin Kelleher and the returning Alison, following the Irishman’s recent performances. (1:32) Beth Lindop, CorrespondentDec 9, 2024, 11:48 AM ET Liverpool

ESPN News Services Dec 9, 2024, 01:41 PM ET The United States women will play a pair of California friendlies against Brazil in April in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, which the Americans won 1-0. U.S. Soccer announced the friendlies on Monday, with the first to be played on April 5

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 9, 2024, 01:40 PM ET Federico Valverde admitted it is “tough” to see Real Madrid struggling in Europe — a situation they “aren’t used to” — as the Champions League holders prepare to face Atalanta on Tuesday. Madrid are in 24th place in the league phase standings, the final qualifying

Nate Saunders, Senior Writer, F1Dec 8, 2024, 02:56 PM ET ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — After clinching McLaren’s first Formula 1 constructors’ championship since 1998, Lando Norris signed off the season with a clear statement of intent: “Next year’s going to be my year, too.” It was a fitting message to follow his performance:

ESPN Dec 8, 2024, 01:30 PM ET 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

The numbers behind Creighton’s upset win over No. 1 Kansas (0:45) Check out the best stats and tidbits from Creighton’s takedown of No. 1 Kansas on Wednesday night. (0:45) Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Creighton men’s basketball

LeBron creates 41K-point club, notches triple-double in Lakers’ OT loss (2:05) LeBron James makes more NBA history, tallying his 119th career triple-double while becoming the first player to reach 41,000 career points. (2:05) Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2024, 01:24 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 11:36 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba will not play in their Friday night game against the Pittsburgh Penguins for “roster management purposes” as the team seeks to trade him, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN. The Rangers have presented

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 6, 2024, 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

Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 INSTRUCTIONS Tiebreakers Clear AFC FIRST-ROUND BYES 1st Seed Kansas City Proj: 11-1 WILD-CARD GAMES 7th Seed Denver Proj: 8-5 @ 2nd Seed Buffalo Proj: 10-2 6th Seed Baltimore Proj: 8-5 @ 3rd Seed Pittsburgh Proj: 9-3 5th Seed Los Angeles Proj: 8-4 @ 4th Seed

Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 11:46 AM ET The Cleveland Cavaliers had just won their 14th straight game of the NBA season. The victory against the Chicago Bulls marked the longest win streak in franchise history. The Cavaliers became the sixth team ever to start a season 14-0. That swift start followed a busy offseason

Multiple contributors Dec 3, 2024, 05:15 PM ET THE HAGUE — Alyssa Naeher’s final match for the United States women’s national team ended in a 2-1 victory against the Netherlands on Tuesday night. With the victory, Emma Hayes extended her unbeaten run as USWNT coach, as her team delivered Naeher a winning send-off for her

ESPN Dec 4, 2024, 01:28 AM ET The NBA Cup quarterfinals are set. All eyes turn to next Tuesday and Wednesday for the first round of knockout games to see which four teams will move on to the semifinals in Las Vegas. After an exciting slate of games Tuesday that was filled with multiple playoff

Amorim ’embarrassed’ by Man United chant (1:47) Ruben Amorim feels “embarrassed” when the Manchester United supports chant his name and feels they should chant for the players instead. (1:47) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 2, 2024, 01:01 PM ET Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they

ESPN News Services Dec 2, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays. Peterborough travel to Goodison Park next month with Young keen to see his son in

Dale Johnson, General Editor, ESPN FCDec 2, 2024, 04:36 PM ET The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions. FVS, which was used at the U20 and U17 FIFA Women’s World Cups this year, was

Justin Tucker misses his 3rd kick of the game (0:17) After missing a field goal and an extra point earlier in the game, Ravens kicker Justin Tucker pushes it wide right on his 53-yard attempt in the third quarter. (0:17) Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2024, 10:28 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNDec 2, 2024, 02:36 AM ET Close 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

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2024, 01:45 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. We all have baggage. It’s the cost we pay for choices made, experiences endured, a life lived. For some, it might be the girl who got away. Maybe it’s the job

Notre Dame’s defense steps up for two massive pick-sixes (0:50) Notre Dame’s defense returns a 99-yard pick-six and a 100-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter. (0:50) ESPN staffNov 30, 2024, 11:30 PM ET College football’s Rivalry Week certainly delivered. Great games and potential College Football Playoff chaos. While the No. 1 Oregon Ducks cruised past

Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2024, 08:56 PM ET Close Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area

ESPN News Services Nov 29, 2024, 08:37 PM ET 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

ESPN News Services Nov 28, 2024, 09:13 AM ET Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as this publication, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday. Swiatek failed an out-of-competition drug test in August. She formally admitted the anti-doping rule violation

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2024, 07:28 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 on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterNov 27, 2024, 12:36 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

Kalyn Kahler, ESPNNov 27, 2024, 02:00 PM ET DAK PRESCOTT DIDN’T talk about it afterward, because by the time he threw his second interception at the start of the fourth quarter against the Lions, the Cowboys trailed by 31 points. It didn’t matter to the box score that the $240 million quarterback faced a second

Multiple Contributors Nov 27, 2024, 05:50 PM ET LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win against Real Madrid on Wednesday that leaves the reigning European champions in danger of missing out qualification for the knockout stages. Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterNov 26, 2024, 10:41 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. North Carolina announced Tuesday that Mack Brown will not return next season, one day after the Hall of Fame coach declared his intentions to return to the Tar Heels. Athletic director Bubba

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Nate Saunders, General Editor, F1Nov 25, 2024, 01:15 PM ET Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add an 11th team to the grid for 2026, with the new outfit likely to be branded as Cadillac. The chance of the GM bid joining the grid appeared

Why Stephen A. was sad and scared watching Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul (2:08) Stephen A. Smith offers his takeaways from Mike Tyson’s fight vs. Jake Paul. (2:08) Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Most Valuable Promotions released a statement Monday regarding the growing controversy that Jake Paul’s unanimous decision victory over Mike

Burley: Real Madrid making new signings is inevitable (1:24) Craig Burley says because of the problems Real Madrid have been facing of late, they will be making moves in the January transfer window. (1:24) Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 24, 2024, 07:37 AM ET Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has said he will propose a

Anthony Gharib, ESPNNov 24, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Alternate uniforms lead the way in Week 12 of the NFL season. The Indianapolis Colts are bringing back their “Indiana Nights” look against the Detroit Lions. Inspired by the blue and black of the Indiana night skies, the uniform set includes a neat Indiana “C” logo that

Flick confirms Yamal’s absence and discusses impact on Barcelona (0:33) Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick reveals Lamine Yamal will miss the upcoming game vs. Celta Vigo. (0:33) Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentNov 23, 2024, 06:23 AM ET Spanish police have arrested three people in relation to racist insults aimed at Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha

Soto: I’ll be open to every team in free agency (0:43) Juan Soto provides an update on how he will handle his upcoming free agency. (0:43) Associated Press Nov 22, 2024, 11:44 PM ET NEW YORK — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were

Don Van Natta Jr., ESPN Senior WriterNov 21, 2024, 04:32 PM ET Close Host and co-executive producer of the new ESPN series, “Backstory” Member of three Pulitzer Prize-winning teams for national, explanatory and public service journalism Author of three books, including New York Times best-selling “First Off the Tee: Presidential Hackers, Duffers, and Cheaters from

Caitlin Clark part of Cincinnati group in NWSL expansion bid play Shams shines light on Caitlin Clark’s possible 3-point contest participation (1:42) Shams Charania joins Pat McAfee to discuss if there is a possibility of Caitlin Clark joining Sabrina Ionescu to compete against Steph Curry and one other NBA player in a 3-point contest at

ESPN Nov 22, 2024, 05:30 AM ET Chelsea are targeting a new striker, with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Evan Ferguson and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap on their shortlist, while Manchester United are also looking to re-sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterNov 20, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. We’re more than halfway through the 2024 regular season, so it’s a good time to look at the leading candidates for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award.

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterNov 20, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years

Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer 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. Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant

ESPN Nov 19, 2024, 08:58 PM ET A day after the Los Angeles Sparks got the second pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, they hired their new coach. Lynne Roberts, who was just starting her 10th season with the University of Utah, takes over the Sparks. Roberts replaces Curt Miller, who was let go in

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 17, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Two staples atop the MMA pound-for-pound list used UFC 309 to remind the sporting world why they’ve been among the best for so long. In the main event, heavyweight champion

ESPN Nov 19, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could replace Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United, while Chelsea plan a summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP

England net 5-0 vs. Ireland for Nations League promotion (1:12) Lee Carsley’s last game in charge had England winning 5-0 vs. Ireland, securing their promotion to the Nations League and awaiting new manager Thomas Tuchel. (1:12) Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCNov 17, 2024, 03:22 PM ET Harry Kane said incoming England coach Thomas Tuchel

MLS players have no barrier to USMNT selection, Pochettino says Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 17, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. ST. LOUIS — United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play

How Mauricio Pochettino has already made an impact on the USMNT (1:34) Kasey Keller reacts to the USMNT’s first competitive win under Mauricio Pochettino vs. Jamaica. (1:34) Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 17, 2024, 01:20 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. ST. LOUIS — United States

Michael Voepel, ESPN Senior WriterNov 15, 2024, 08:00 AM 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. Which team will get the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA

Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterNov 15, 2024, 07:55 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. Josh Heupel was clear-eyed when he landed at Tennessee in 2021. The Vols had won only 38%

Stephen Holder, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 06:00 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

NFL Nation, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 06:45 AM ET The Week 11 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, and analytics writer Seth Walder makes

Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterNov 13, 2024, 10:39 PM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. A former Phoenix Suns employee sued the team Wednesday, citing

Lamar Jackson’s magical run sets up a Ravens touchdown (0:39) Lamar Jackson pulls off a Houdini act to set up the Ravens near the goal line, where Derrick Henry punches in a Ravens touchdown. (0:39) Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterNov 13, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens

Caitlin Clark jokes with spectators after errant tee shot (0:59) Caitlin Clark jokes with spectators following a tee-off that nearly lands in crowd at LPGA pro-am The Annika. (0:59) Associated Press Nov 13, 2024, 01:32 PM ET BELLEAIR, Fla. — Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on

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Moody wins it for 49ers with 44-yard FG (0:37) Jake Moody nails a 44-yard field goal to win the game for the 49ers. (0:37) Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2024, 07:10 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN