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FAU wins thrilling 2OT battle vs. Arizona (0:57)FAU holds on to win 96-95 in double overtime against Arizona after Caleb Love misses a go-ahead 3-point shot at the buzzer. (0:57)Associated PressDec 25, 2023, 01:47 PM ETFlorida Atlantic’s run to the Final Four last season was viewed as a nice story, a small program making a

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 24, 2023, 10:27 PM ETCloseJeff 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

Associated PressDec 23, 2023, 10:19 PM ETNEW YORK — Detroit Pistons players sat in stunned silence in one corner of the locker room, stared blankly ahead in another.The worst stretch of basketball in their lives now ranks as one of the worst in NBA history.Detroit matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in

ESPN staffDec 23, 2023, 08:00 PM ETThe Week 16 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have 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 a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally, ESPN

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 24, 2023, 01:37 AM ETWeek 16 of the NFL season started Thursday night with the Los Angeles Rams strengthening their playoff hopes while putting a big dent in the New Orleans Saints’ playoff aspirations.To start off a two-game Saturday slate, the Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Cincinnati Bengals, whose playoff hopes also took

Joel Embiid tallies 14th straight 30-point game (2:03)Joel Embiid scores 30 or more points in his 14th consecutive game as the 76ers take down the Raptors. (2:03)ESPN News ServicesDec 22, 2023, 11:20 PM ETPHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid played through an ankle injury to push his 30-10 streak to 13 games, finishing with 31 points and

Jeff Passan, ESPNDec 22, 2023, 11:15 AM ETCloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”They’ve been plotting this for years. Plans, of course, fall apart all the time, whether they’re for dinner or a meeting or taking over the entire baseball world by signing the

Coroner: Ex-Bucs star Williams’ death was from rare bacterial sepsisJenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterDec 21, 2023, 09:05 PM ETCloseJenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN.TAMPA, Fla. — Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sarah BarshopCloseSarah BarshopESPN Staff WriterSarah 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 can follow her on

UNC’s Mack Brown says Dave Doeren’s postgame speech was ‘classless’playMack Brown calls out NC State coach for ‘classless remarks’ (1:01)North Carolina coach Mack Brown voices his disappointment at NC State coach Dave Doeren’s postgame comments after the Wolfpack’s win in November. (1:01)Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 20, 2023, 07:11 PM ETClose ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com

Associated PressDec 21, 2023, 06:21 AM ETANAHEIM, Calif. — Before Shohei Ohtani signed the most lucrative contract in U.S. professional sports history, baseball’s two-way superstar put together yet another season of unparalleled brilliance from Tokyo to Anaheim.What can this singular talent possibly do next? The Los Angeles Dodgers are eagerly paying $700 million to see

Sam TigheDec 20, 2023, 04:00 AM ETThe January transfer window is right around the corner, and there will be certain players across Europe hoping it can bring a change of fortunes for them. Whether they’re seeking to refresh their careers or make a run at a Euro 2024 or Copa América squad next summer, or

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Dante Moore’s best moments in his freshman season (1:21)Check out some of Dante Moore’s top moments ahead of his transfer to Oregon. (1:21)Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2023, 08:35 PM ETCloseESPN staff writerJoined ESPN in 2011Graduated from Central MichiganOregon added its second transfer quarterback on Monday when Dante Moore, formerly of UCLA, announced his

Brady Henderson, ESPNDec 19, 2023, 03:01 AM ETCloseBrady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson.SEATTLE — Pete Carroll had his hat on backward, reveling in a thrilling win that

Bucks secure game ball after Giannis sets franchise rebound record (0:26)Bucks security guard Danny Carter grabs the game ball for Giannis Antetokounmpo after he passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most rebounds in franchise history. (0:26)Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 18, 2023, 12:16 AM ETMILWAUKEE — Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo collected another franchise record during Sunday’s 128-119

G League basketball player to face murder charge in Las VegasESPN News ServicesDec 17, 2023, 06:19 PM ETChance Comanche, a G League player with the Stockton Kings, and a 19-year-old woman will face open murder charges in the death of a 23-year-old woman who had gone missing in Las Vegas, police announced Sunday.The Las Vegas

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 16, 2023, 10:10 PM ETCloseJeff 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

Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 16, 2023, 09:40 PM ETCloseEric 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 three books:

Leon Edwards and Colby Covington had to be separated during the press conference ahead of UFC 296. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesESPNDec 16, 2023, 10:30 PM ETLAS VEGAS — The stakes were raised between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at the prefight news conference Thursday.Covington brought up Edwards’ father, who was murdered when Edwards was

Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 15, 2023, 11:49 PM ETJake Paul started off his boxing career with a first-round TKO victory over a fellow YouTuber in January 2020. Few would have believed that nearly four years later, he would still be fighting and taking it more seriously than ever before.With a right uppercut that produced a first-round

Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 14, 2023, 11:38 PM ETClosePaul 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 as a

Paul GutierrezClosePaul GutierrezESPN Staff WriterPaul 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 as a multi-platform reporter, covering the Raiders

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2023, 11:37 AM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars employee accused of defrauding the franchise of $22.2 million, was a high-volume, high-stakes daily fantasy sports player known for racking up big losses, according to online records of his account

Matt Rhule tells Pat McAfee his worries about transfer portal, NIL (2:28)Nebraska coach Matt Rhule joins Pat McAfee to discuss the dangers of NIL and the transfer portal in college football. (2:28)Associated PressDec 13, 2023, 02:07 PM ETCHARLESTON, West Virginia — College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second

‘Work in progress’: NFL’s Roger Goodell, Troy Vincent address officiating complaintsplayStephen A.: Mahomes and Reid embarrassed themselves with ref complaints (2:43)Stephen A. Smith says Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid embarrassed themselves by complaining about the offside call in the Chiefs’ loss to the Bills. (2:43)Jeremy Fowler, senior NFL national reporterDec 13, 2023, 06:45 PM ETCloseESPN

Turron DavenportCloseTurron DavenportESPNTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD” and you can follow him on Twitter: @TDavenport_NFL.Marcel Louis-JacquesCloseMarcel Louis-JacquesESPNMarcel

Eric Moody, ESPNDec 11, 2023, 05:00 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.As the dust settles on Week 14, several big names on the injury report from around the league will impact fantasy managers

Eric MoodyCloseEric MoodyESPNFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.NFL NationDec 12, 2023, 10:40 AM ETThe fantasy football playoffs are upon us. Hopefully you’ve made it in after a wild Week 14, but there is still

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 07:03 PM ETCloseRich 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

Kateri Poole no longer with LSU women’s basketball teamplayMulkey: Kateri Poole is out of LSU program (0:49)LSU coach Kim Mulkey responds to a reporter’s question about Kateri Poole, saying the junior guard is “no longer with us.” (0:49)Alexa Philippou, ESPNDec 10, 2023, 06:38 PM ETCloseCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 03:18 AM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.LAS VEGAS — LeBron James sat at the podium, barely damp after speeding through a postgame champagne celebration after

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 8, 2023, 07:00 AM ETThe Week 14 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have 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 a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally

A season-long look at ESPN’s voting for college football’s most coveted award It’s all over but the countin’. After years of moaning over meh Heisman Trophy races, some began to question the relevance of an 88-year-old award “to the most outstanding player in college football” in this ever-changing world of NIL, the transfer portal and

ESPNDec 7, 2023, 12:00 PM ETAll eyes have been on Shohei Ohtani this offseason — and understandably so, as the two-way star is expected to sign a contract in the range of $500 to $600 million, the largest guarantee in North American sports history.But his free agency has been shrouded in secrecy, with little known

Giannis says Bucks ‘have to be better’ after loss to Pacers (1:41)Giannis Antetokounmpo urges the Bucks to “be better” after the team was eliminated from the in-season tournament. (1:41)Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 8, 2023, 12:02 AM ETLAS VEGAS — Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Milwaukee Bucks simply have to be better after the Indiana Pacers knocked them

Dabo wants changes to the transfer portal: ‘The problem is tampering’ (1:23)Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney lays out the changes he’d like to see with the transfer portal in the sport. (1:23)David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2023, 04:56 PM ETCloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.In a media session previewing their

What is the trade market for Zach LaVine? (1:11)Adrian Wojnarowski breaks down whether there is a trade market for the Bulls’ Zach LaVine. (1:11)Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 7, 2023, 12:14 AM ETCHICAGO — Bulls guard Zach LaVine will miss an additional three to four weeks with right foot inflammation, the team announced Wednesday night following a

LeBron reacts to UNLV shooting ahead of game in Vegas (1:32)With the Lakers in Las Vegas for the in-season tournament, LeBron James gives his thoughts on the mass shooting on UNLV’s campus Wednesday. (1:32)Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 6, 2023, 09:05 PM ETLAS VEGAS — LeBron James said that it was “senseless” that nothing changes when it

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterDec 5, 2023, 09:12 AM ETClose Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.SHORTLY AFTER UCONN beat Texas in the title game of the Empire Classic last month, coach Dan Hurley entered the Madison Square Garden press room flanked by forwards Alex Karaban and Samson Johnson. While

Cam Reddish flourishing with Lakers after rocky NBA startplayCam Reddish impresses with nice bucket (0:21)Cam Reddish impresses with nice bucket (0:21)Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 5, 2023, 12:43 PM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com

ESPNDec 5, 2023, 06:50 PM ETThe MLB winter meetings are underway in Nashville, Tennessee, and it figures be an action-packed week of rumors, signings and trades.We’ve got it all covered for you right here, from our experts’ predictions heading into the meetings to the latest updates and analysis as the moves go down.Will No. 1

Tomlin explains why Trubisky is starting with Pickett out (0:26)Mike Tomlin breaks down his decision to go with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback, with Kenny Pickett out because of an ankle injury. (0:26)Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterDec 4, 2023, 12:19 PM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for

Associated PressDec 4, 2023, 05:34 PM ETPHILADELPHIA — Kelly Oubre Jr. wanted to set the record straight — yes, a vehicle struck him as he walked near his home and the driver fled. Yes, he suffered a traumatic injury. And no, he doesn’t care for anyone who questioned his account of what happened on that

Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 3, 2023, 04:17 PM ETIt’s another strong throwback look during Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season.The New England Patriots will wear their popular red throwback uniforms for the second time this season. The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing back their all white uniforms for a “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Jacksonville

Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 3, 2023, 12:49 AM ETRyan Garcia admitted his fight with Oscar Duarte on Saturday in Houston was “very tough.”After all, Garcia was competing for the first time since his April TKO loss to Gervonta Davis, and Duarte was a tougher-than-usual comeback opponent.Duarte (26-2-1, 21 KOs) was rugged and never stopped coming forward.

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ETThe Week 13 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have 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 a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally

Tiger gets a nice ovation after sinking this pretty putt (0:35)Tiger Woods lips in a long birdie putt on the 17th hole to break a rough stretch at the Hero World Challenge. (0:35)Associated PressDec 1, 2023, 05:16 PM ETNASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods opened with four birdies in seven holes. The closing stretch was another

Washington hangs on to top Oregon in final Pac-12 title game (4:14)Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies hold off the Oregon Ducks with a 34-31 victory to claim the Pac-12 championship. (4:14)Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterDec 2, 2023, 12:04 AM ETCloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.LAS VEGAS — In the final

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterNov 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year There’s nothing quite as unsettling as that moment when you bump into an ex.At the grocery store. The airport. Wherever. Especially if your breakup was dramatic. A

Which team has more to prove: 49ers or Eagles? (2:03)Damien Woody, Dan Orlovsky, Harry Douglas and Kimberley A. Martin analyze whether the Eagles or 49ers have more to prove Sunday. (2:03)ESPN staffDec 1, 2023, 09:15 AM ETThere are six weeks left in the 2023 NFL regular season, but we’re already looking to January and how

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterNov 30, 2023, 03:43 PM ETClose Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was cleared for a full return to basketball after suffering cardiac arrest during a July practice at USC. A family spokesperson said Thursday

NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights dealAssociated PressNov 29, 2023, 05:35 PM ETNASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal announced Wednesday that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season.The new media rights deal is worth $7.7 billion when the previously

ESPNNov 29, 2023, 08:00 AM ETWe’re about six weeks into the 2023-24 NBA season and already close to crowning the inaugural in-season tournament champion. The final day of group play ended Tuesday, and the quarterfinals begin Monday.Some teams have dominated in the tournament, while others have continued to focus more on regular-season play. But all

Why Patrick Kane joining the Red Wings is ‘massive’ (1:50)Kevin Weekes explains why Patrick Kane signing with the Red Wings is such an impactful move. (1:50)Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 28, 2023, 08:52 AM ETCloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter.Patrick Kane on Tuesday signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the team

Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 28, 2023, 09:00 AM ETCloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”If the Oakland A’s leave for Las Vegas, the East Bay will still have a baseball team to root for.The Oakland B’s.A consortium of dozens of Oakland-area fans, led by a

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 27, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseCourtney 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 on ESPN

Xuan Thai, ESPN Senior WriterNov 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseXuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News.For Minnesota Vikings fans, the emergence of 28-year-old journeyman quarterback Joshua Dobbs these past few weeks has been exciting to

ESPN staffNov 26, 2023, 12:45 AM ETRivalry Week, or at least the Saturday portion of it, lived up to its billing and then some. Ohio State-Michigan. Alabama-Auburn. Washington State-Washington. Heart-stoppers all.Michigan managed to pull off its third straight win against the Buckeyes in a game that came down to the final minute. Alabama, down by

Was Garnacho’s stunning bicycle kick better than Rooney’s? (0:47)Rob Dawson tries to put Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible bicycle kick into words after Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Everton. (0:47)Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 26, 2023, 02:28 PM ETGOODISON PARK, England — If this is the beginning of Manchester United turning a corner, Erik ten Hag can thank two

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 25, 2023, 02:07 AM ETCloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas — All year long, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has implored his players to lean into the target that the Longhorns had

playRyan Day calls loss to Michigan ‘crushing’ (0:30)Ryan Day describes his feelings after losing his third straight game to Michigan. (0:30)ESPN staffNov 25, 2023, 03:44 PM ETThe annual game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines is always a big deal. This year, it might have been one of the most anticipated games in

Kayla HarrisonNov 22, 2023, 08:46 AM ETTwo-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison returns to competition for the first time in a year on Friday, when she meets Aspen Ladd in a nontitle fight at the PFL Championships in Washington (ESPN+ PPV, 5 p.m. ET).It has been a quiet, uncharacteristic year for Harrison (15-1). She suffered the

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNNov 24, 2023, 04:10 PM ETCloseMarcel 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 enterprise

Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterNov 23, 2023, 01:00 AM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoCal has asked officials at a West Coast holiday tournament to ban a fan who allegedly called Fardaws Aimaq a “terrorist” before the sixth-year forward confronted him in the stands.A video circulating on

Rodgers has no plans to slow Achilles rehab (1:47)Aaron Rodgers says the season is not over and plans to keep his accelerated plan for recovery, despite the Jets’ 4-6 record. (1:47)Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterNov 23, 2023, 01:02 PM ETCloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at

Messi ends 2023 with muscular issue after World Cup qualifierplayScaloni reflects on ‘very sad’ violence before Brazil vs. Argentina (0:42)Lionel Scaloni reacts to clashes between the police and fans before Argentina’s game against Brazil. (0:42)Adriana GarciaNov 22, 2023, 04:47 AM ETLionel Messi ended his final match of the calendar year with a groin injury that

McAfee applauds Russell Wilson, Broncos after win over Vikings (1:50)Pat McAfee believes Russell Wilson has steered the narrative back in his direction with a big win over the Vikings. (1:50)ESPNNov 21, 2023, 10:28 PM ETThe four-game suspension handed to Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for his hit on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs was upheld

Tim Vickery, South America correspondentNov 22, 2023, 12:23 AM ETRIO DE JANEIRO — History was made in the Maracana stadium on Tuesday night, when Nicolas Otamendi’s towering header from a corner gave Argentina a 1-0 win and, in the process, inflicted Brazil’s first-ever defeat at home in World Cup qualification.To make matters worse for the

Alex Karaban hits clutch bucket for UConn (0:25)UConn’s Alex Karaban beats the shot clock again with a jumper to extend the Huskies’ lead late. (0:25)Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterNov 21, 2023, 12:11 AM ETClose Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.NEW YORK — The outcome of Monday’s Empire Classic title

Kim Mulkey evades questions on Angel Reese’s absence (0:16)LSU coach Kim Mulkey refuses to discuss Angel Reese’s absence from her starting lineup Friday night. (0:16)Katie Barnes, ESPN.comNov 20, 2023, 08:27 PM ETCloseKatie Barnes is a writer/reporter for ESPN.com. Follow them on Twitter at Katie_Barnes3.BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey declined to

Anthony Gharib, ESPNNov 19, 2023, 08:36 PM ETWeek 11 of the NFL season had blowouts and close finishes, but the trolls stayed consistent.Two divisional matchups played out in opposite ways — the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on a winning field goal, while the Jacksonville Jaguars blew out the Tennessee Titans. The Green Bay

ESPN staffNov 19, 2023, 04:38 PM ETNFL stars are pulling out their cleanest outfits for their Week 11 pregame arrivals.Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox stood out as a literal knight in shining armor, while the Cleveland Browns continued their quest to be the league’s best-dressed team with standout looks from Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and David Njoku.In

App State’s winning TD in OT ends James Madison’s perfect season (1:15)Kaedin Robinson just sneaks the ball over the goal line in overtime as Appalachian State hands James Madison its first loss of the season. (1:15)Associated PressNov 18, 2023, 07:01 PM ETHARRISONBURG, Va. — Kaedin Robinson barely broke the goal line with the football before

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterNov 18, 2023, 05:39 PM ETClose ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After the final seconds ticked off the clock in a down-to-the-wire 38-31 win over Miami on Saturday, jubilant Louisville players ran onto the field and started screaming, ‘First year! We’re

ESPN News ServicesNov 18, 2023, 05:13 PM ETTop-ranked Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title when he takes on home favorite Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s final after both won their semifinal matches.Djokovic, 36, took less than 90 minutes to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in a match between the top two

Associated PressNov 17, 2023, 03:49 PM ETAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas jury on Friday sentenced a woman to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in a case that sent investigators on a 43-day international search for the killer.Jurors deliberated for just over three

Dan Murphy, Adam Rittenberg, Pete ThamelNov 17, 2023, 06:52 PM ETMichigan’s sudden change in how it was approaching the Big Ten’s ongoing suspension of football coach Jim Harbaugh in the past several days coincided with two new significant developments in the NCAA’s ongoing investigation into the Wolverines’ alleged cheating scheme, according to sources familiar with

Tim Keown, ESPN Senior WriterNov 16, 2023, 11:36 AM ETCloseSenior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Columnist for ESPN.com Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers)IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO romanticize a building as ugly as the Oakland Coliseum. It’s aesthetically cold, a mountain of weathered concrete surrounded by oceans of asphalt. But when it was full, and

Charlie Creme, ESPN.comNov 16, 2023, 09:00 AM ETCloseCharlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com.Who doesn’t want to overindulge on Thanksgiving?But it doesn’t always have to be about eating too much turkey or pumpkin pie. There’s nothing wrong with consuming basketball in excess next week, too. From Florida to Las Vegas and from

Alcaraz beats frustrated Rublev at ATP Finals (1:09)Second seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-2 in the Red Group at the ATP Nitto Finals in Turin. (1:09)Associated PressNov 15, 2023, 05:51 PM ETTURIN, Italy — Andrey Rublev grew so frustrated during a 7-5, 6-2 loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals on Wednesday

How David Braun earned his promotion as Northwestern’s permanent coach (0:44)Pete Thamel breaks down the signature moment that led to Northwestern naming David Braun its head coach. (0:44)Adam RittenbergCloseAdam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Pete ThamelNov 15, 2023, 02:11 PM ETNorthwestern has promoted interim football coach David

Women’s Bracketology: 2024 NCAA tournamentBy Charlie Creme Updated: 11/14/2023 at 9:00 a.m. ETBracketology is back for its 21st season. We will project the field of 68 every week from now until Selection Sunday on March 17. Our bracket will update every Tuesday through December before shifting to semiweekly projections (Tuesday and Friday) once conference play

NFL Nation, ESPNNov 14, 2023, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season. We are at the point where the playoff teams are emerging — while some other teams are already looking forward to the offseason. In this week’s rankings, the San Francisco 49ers got a boost after blowing out the Jacksonville

Saniya Rivers drops 33 points in NC State’s upset of No. 2 UConn (1:49)Saniya Rivers scores a career-high 33 points to power NC State to its first victory over UConn since 1998. (1:49)Associated PressNov 12, 2023, 07:03 PM ETRALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers stayed on the attack all Sunday, and her NC State teammates followed

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2023, 08:10 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork on Sunday night said it was his decision to fire football coach Jimbo

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2023, 09:42 PM ETCloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. You can

Washington’s egregious fumble, safety highlight chaotic sequence (1:26)Washington appears to have a pick-six but celebrate too early and fumble at the 1-yard line, but make up for it on the next play with a safety against Utah. (1:26)Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterNov 11, 2023, 09:56 PM ETCloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.SEATTLE

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2023, 02:08 AM ETCloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.Michigan played its fourth game of the season without head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh began serving his second suspension of the season after the Big Ten imposed a three-game ban for breaking sportsmanship rules against on-site scouting

Luka cooks the Clippers for 44 points in hyperefficient performance (2:00)Mavericks star Luka Doncic connects on 17 of 21 shots to score a game-high 44 points against the Clippers. (2:00)Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 10, 2023, 01:49 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMDALLAS

Associated PressNov 10, 2023, 08:59 PM ETLionel Messi held the Ballon d’Or over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close. And with that, Inter Miami CF got to celebrate the game’s greatest player one more time in 2023.Messi was on the field for his Major League

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterNov 10, 2023, 04:43 PM ETCloseNick 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 with the

LeBron battles past Dillon Brooks for 2 (0:15)LeBron battles past Dillon Brooks for 2 (0:15)Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 9, 2023, 01:18 AM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.HOUSTON — The Los Angeles

Alexa Philippou, ESPNNov 8, 2023, 08:00 AM ETCloseCovers 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 EnquirerSTORRS, Conn. — UConn’s guards are just getting started. It’s an early

Where is the best landing spot for Shohei Ohtani? (1:21)John Smoltz believes Shohei Ohtani is likely to end up with a team on the West Coast in free agency. (1:21)ESPNNov 8, 2023, 10:26 AM ETIn case you’ve been living under a rock (or perhaps one of MLB’s new supersized bases), Shohei Ohtani is a free

LeBron drops the hammer on the Heat (0:22)Lakers star LeBron James throws down a vintage jam on the fast break vs. the Heat. (0:22)Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2023, 01:58 PM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the

McAfee: Rams can get the most out of Carson Wentz (2:33)Pat McAfee reacts to the Los Angeles Rams signing veteran QB Carson Wentz. (2:33)Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2023, 02:36 PM ETCloseSarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee.

Associated PressNov 6, 2023, 01:23 PM ETLOS ANGELES — Cody Dorman, the teenager who watched his namesake horse Cody’s Wish win at the Breeders’ Cup, has died. He was 17.Dorman died Sunday after suffering a “medical event” on the family’s way home to Kentucky after attending the world championships at Santa Anita last week, according

Sources: Mets hiring Yankees coach Carlos Mendoza as managerplayMets turn to Carlos Mendoza as next manager (1:03)David Schoenfield reacts to the Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza as their manager. (1:03)Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 6, 2023, 01:12 PM ETCloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”The New York

playWhy Stephen A. is defending Harden for his Philly exit (2:12)Stephen A. Smith explains defending James Harden in his exit from the 76ers. (2:12)Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2023, 03:32 PM ETCloseOhm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA

NFL Nation, ESPNNov 5, 2023, 11:46 PM ETThe Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off Week 9 of the NFL season on Thursday night with a comeback win over the Tennessee Titans.On Sunday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins played the first-ever regular-season game in Frankfurt, Germany, with the Chiefs jumping out to a 21-point lead

Logan Paul: No one can follow my blueprint (1:56)Logan Paul discusses winning the United States Championship from Rey Mysterio at WWE Crown Jewel and his unique journey to the top with Marc Raimondi. (1:56)Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterNov 4, 2023, 05:00 PM ETWWE fans are likely to be seeing even more of Logan Paul, at

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2023, 01:01 AM ETCloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.Two games featuring four top-20 teams kicked off at roughly the same time Saturday night, and for the better part of the next three-and-a-half hours, the four quarterbacks involved put on a master class of how the

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterNov 3, 2023, 09:00 AM ETClose College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of TennesseeSTILLWATER, Okla. — Mike Gundy isn’t sure how the course of football history in the state of Oklahoma might have changed had he stuck to his original choice nearly 40 years ago.Maybe not

Rae: We’re in for an epic between Dortmund and Bayern (1:51)Derek Rae feels there will be ‘goals aplenty’ in Saturday’s clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. (1:51)Danny LewisNov 3, 2023, 08:26 PM ETThe summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around.

Tyreek promises Chiefs will ‘get this work’ (0:39)Tyreek Hill is excited to play against his old team and delivers some trash talk ahead of the Dolphins’ matchup against the Chiefs in Germany. (0:39)Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNNov 2, 2023, 12:02 PM ETCloseMarcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterNov 2, 2023, 12:53 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.The final edition of the Bedlam rivalry game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State didn’t need any extra heat.But Oklahoma defensive lineman Trace Ford

Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterNov 1, 2023, 08:00 AM ETCloseBill 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

ESPN.comNov 1, 2023, 08:00 AM ETThe 2023-24 NBA campaign is officially in full swing, and in the first two weeks, we’ve seen some surprises and a few teams struggling out the gate.The 4-0 Denver Nuggets continue to dominate as one of the few undefeated teams left in the league, along with the Dallas Mavericks and

Louis Riddick: Rasul Douglas ‘makes perfect sense’ for Bills (1:40)Louis Riddick, Mike Tannenbaum and Adam Schefter evaluate the Packers trading Rasul Douglas to the Bills. (1:40)Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterOct 31, 2023, 03:45 PM ETCloseRob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterOct 30, 2023, 05:42 PM ETClose College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityGRAPEVINE, Texas — Before the College Football Playoff selection committee members even began their first meeting here on Monday at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lobbed the first public pitch of the

Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 30, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseEric 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 three books:

Zach Lowe, ESPN Senior WriterOct 30, 2023, 11:30 AM ETAbout seven months ago — when the NBA was optimistic its long-dreamed-of in-season tournament would finally become reality — the league’s creative brain trust began tinkering with a big question: How could they make sure fans would know instantly they were watching a group stage game?Sure

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNOct 30, 2023, 01:35 PM ETA police investigation is underway after members of the Colorado football team reported they were missing jewelry following the team’s 28-16 loss to UCLA Saturday.The UCLA athletic department confirmed, in a statement, that a report was filed to the Pasadena Police Department following the game regarding items that

ESPNOct 29, 2023, 06:57 AM ETFormer NHL player Adam Johnson died after a “freak accident” during his English team’s game Saturday. He was 29.The Nottingham Panthers, who play in England’s Elite Ice Hockey League, announced Sunday that the organization is “heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing.”Officials stopped the Panthers’ game Saturday against the Sheffield

Max Verstappen overtakes Lando Norris for the lead (0:30)Max Verstappen cuts inside Lando Norris to take the lead on Lap 28 at the United States Grand Prix. (0:30)ReutersOct 26, 2023, 07:07 PM ETSergio Pérez called on his Mexican fans to send a positive message to the world at his home grand prix by showing respect

Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCOct 27, 2023, 05:15 AM ETTottenham Hotspur are the runaway leaders of the Premier League. It’s a sentence you don’t hear too often, if ever, but a victory for Ange Postecoglou’s team at Crystal Palace on Friday will take Spurs five points clear of the chasing pack, for one day

Mouhamad RachiniOct 27, 2023, 08:43 AM ETWhen the 2023 Ballon d’Or is awarded on Oct. 30, Bill Reno doesn’t expect to see a goalkeeper receiving it.”There’s got to be some good Vegas odds on that if someone should probably think about betting on [it]. But no, I have no confidence that will happen,” the goalkeeper

ESPNOct 26, 2023, 08:19 AM ETSaturday is a special day in LaLiga as we get our first Clasico of the 2023-24 season as Barcelona host eternal rivals Real Madrid. These games are always big events — this is their 255th official meeting, with Real Madrid edging the series with 102 wins to Barca’s 100 and

Updated: Oct 27, 2023, 05:41 amAlex Morgan missed a penalty at the end of the first half and the United States settled for a scoreless draw with Colombia in a friendly in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday night.Morgan’s attempt in the 44th minute bounced back off the post and she tried to score off the rebound

Iowa QB Cade McNamara confirms he plans to return in 2024play’The most ridiculous call’ Aaron Rodgers saw all weekend (0:59)Aaron Rodgers tells Pat McAfee that Iowa’s touchdown being wiped out for a fair catch was “the most ridiculous” call of the weekend. (0:59)Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 25, 2023, 11:45 PM ETClose College football reporter.

Tim Bontemps, ESPNOct 26, 2023, 12:03 AM ETNEW YORK — It took no time at all for Kristaps Porzingis to make his presence felt with his new team.Porzingis finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocked shots — including scoring nine straight points to put Boston ahead for good late in the fourth quarter

Chris Paul flies down the lane for an and-1 bucket (0:26)Chris Paul drives through the lane and sinks the basket off glass plus a foul. (0:26)Kendra Andrews, ESPNOct 25, 2023, 03:19 AM ETSAN FRANCISCO — Chris Paul hovered around midcourt sizing up Jusuf Nurkic. With two quick dribbles, Paul dashed around the 6-foot-11 center and

The Nuggets raise their first NBA championship banner (0:54)The Denver Nuggets commemorate their first NBA championship by raising a banner to begin the regular season. (0:54)Associated PressOct 24, 2023, 09:07 PM ETDENVER — Nikola Jokic alternated his gaze between the flashy ring on his left hand and the new championship banner heading toward the rafters.Both

playWindhorst: Giannis extension sets tone for the season (2:08)Brian Windhorst and Tim Legler discuss the ramifications of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. (2:08)Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderOct 23, 2023, 07:02 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension

Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterOct 24, 2023, 12:28 AM ETCloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she

Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterOct 22, 2023, 10:45 PM ETCloseTim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus.PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles must have gotten word it was

Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterOct 11, 2023, 09:04 PM ETCloseBaxter 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 criminal summons was issued Wednesday for Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges for

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 12, 2023, 03:45 AM ETCloseESPN 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.PHOENIX — The suddenness has become common, but it hasn’t become easier. As the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rowdy celebration transitioned from their clubhouse to the

The NHL 2023-24 season guide: Key players, teams, storiesplayLogan Cooley spins and scores a beauty while falling for Coyotes (0:53)Logan Cooley puts moves on the defender and finds the back of the net for the score. (0:53)Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 6, 2023, 07:50 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The NHL is in a torch-passing

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Senior WriterOct 11, 2023, 12:28 AM ETCloseSenior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Has covered baseball since 1981ARLINGTON — The looks on the faces of those 46,000 Baltimore Orioles fans as they quietly exited Camden Yards on Sunday after a discouraging loss to the Rangers was not one of anger, but of

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseESPN 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.LOS ANGELES — The circumstances yearned for reassessment, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t entertain it. Clayton Kershaw had put together the

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.The Arizona Diamondbacks were hosting the Kansas City Royals in May 2022, and D-backs ace Zac Gallen couldn’t help himself. He had watched a 21-year-old phenom make his presence felt over the field against his

Video Highlights1:24Braves seal Game 2 with unbelievable double play0:45Austin Riley cracks one-handed dinger to move Braves ahead0:58Zack Wheeler serves up 10 K’s through 7 innings for the Phillies0:38Travis d’Arnaud’s big-time 2-run shot pulls the Braves within 10:47Braves capitalize on Phillies fielding error to get on the boardBraves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud

Kelvin Kiptum breaks marathon world record with Chicago winReutersOct 8, 2023, 11:01 AM ETKenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in 2 hours, 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge’s previous mark by more than 30 seconds.Kiptum smashed the London Marathon course record this year and was determined

1stHicks singled to right, Henderson scored and Mountcastle scored, Hays to third.022ndTaveras doubled to left, Jung scored and Lowe scored.222ndGarver reached on infield single to pitcher, Taveras scored, Seager to second.322ndGarcía singled to center, Seager scored, Garver to second.422ndHeim singled to left, Garver scored, Carter to third.523rdGarver homered to left (419 feet), Taveras scored, Semien

Associated PressOct 7, 2023, 03:47 PM ETTORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests on the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist haven’t revealed any structural damage.”He has been motivated to get back to form,” Atkins said Saturday at

ESPNOct 7, 2023, 09:30 PM ETIt’s Super Saturday in the 2023 MLB playoffs.After four wild-card sweeps on Wednesday, all eight remaining teams are in action Saturday, starting with Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles to start the day, followed by the Houston Astros beating the

What to make of Magic Johnson’s criticism of the Commanders (1:49)Dan Graziano, Mike Tannenbaum and Bart Scott react to Magic Johnson tweeting his disappointment about the Commanders’ performance vs. the Bears. (1:49)John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 6, 2023, 02:06 AM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a

Nick WagonerCloseNick WagonerESPN Staff WriterNick 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 with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s

Why Breece Hall is a justifiable fantasy start in Week 5 (1:04)Mike Clay points to Breece Hall’s matchup vs. the Broncos this week as justification to start him in fantasy. (1:04)Kalan HooksOct 4, 2023, 05:02 PM ETIt’s not every day an NFL player gets critiqued about their on-field performance on their own gaming console. But

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterOct 4, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Inspirational thought of the week:And time Is taking its sweet time erasing you.And you’ve got your demons And darlin’ they all look like me.’Cause we had a

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 4, 2023, 06:23 PM ETLEIPZIG, Germany — Crisis? What crisis?Manchester City have lost consecutive games only five times during Pep Guardiola’s reign as manager and only once did it turn into three in a row.RB Leipzig could have doubled that statistic on Wednesday in the Champions League, which came after Man City’s

Lonzo Ball says he’ll ‘definitely’ play again despite knee surgeriesplayLonzo confident he’ll play again (0:42)Bulls guard Lonzo Ball talks about his rehab process and plans to play again despite a series of knee surgeries. (0:42)ESPN News ServicesOct 3, 2023, 07:50 AM ETChicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball insists he will play again despite a series of

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 3, 2023, 07:37 PM ETCloseESPN 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.MINNEAPOLIS — It spanned 19 years and 18 games, three managers and a handful of local icons, from Torii Hunter to Joe Mauer to

Connor O’HalloranOct 2, 2023, 07:01 PM ETLONDON — There was a point on Monday, as a Dominos pizza truck parked up next to Craven Cottage in the build-up to the game, when it became clear Chelsea’s woeful form in front of goal was beginning to transform from a persistent narrative to a point of ridicule.Dominos

ESPNOct 2, 2023, 07:00 AM ETLet the 2023 MLB playoffs begin!Starting with this week’s wild-card series (beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC), it’s sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know, from the first pitch of the playoffs to the final out

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Stefon Diggs scored his third TD of the season on 55-yard touchdown pass from Allen as the Buffalo Bills took a commanding lead over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.The Bills had extended their scoring streak to three straight drives with connecting with Diggs on 11-yard pass in the middle of the

Turron Davenport, ESPNOct 1, 2023, 02:47 PM ETCloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD” and you can follow him

David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterOct 1, 2023, 01:21 PM ETCloseDavid Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. You can follow Newton on Twitter at @DNewtonespn.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The

Europe extend their lead with 3-1 win ahead of afternoon clashes (1:41)Tom Hamilton reacts to Europe’s 3-1 win over the U.S. during the morning foursomes and previews the afternoon pairings. (1:41)Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 06:29 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of

Alexa PhilippouCloseAlexa PhilippouESPNCovers 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 EnquirerMichael VoepelCloseMichael VoepelESPN.comMichael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel

Mike Coppinger, ESPNSep 29, 2023, 02:00 PM ETAt long last, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to battle for heavyweight supremacy.Fury and Usyk signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight in Saudi Arabia, sources told ESPN on Friday. The bout could take place Dec. 23 or sometime in January.This isn’t simply a fight

Tom HamiltonCloseTom HamiltonSenior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Mark SchlabachCloseMark SchlabachESPN Senior WriterSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaSep 28, 2023, 03:47

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 28, 2023, 09:30 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaGUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — American golfer Max Homa has been known to crawl down a rabbit hole at times while preparing to play. Getting ready for his first Ryder Cup

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 26, 2023, 07:30 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaGUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — There will be plenty of new faces on the European Ryder Cup team, as veterans like Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood won’t be competing

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCSep 27, 2023, 04:00 AM ETSince Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover of Chelsea last May, the club have spent over £1 billion in three transfer windows on some of the world’s top young talent. They have also adopted a blueprint that encourages the players to sign long-term

Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCSep 27, 2023, 05:54 PM ETLONDON — Success comes in many different forms. At Chelsea right now, it can be measured by the absence of boos and jeers at the end of a home game, so Wednesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup win against Brighton & Hove Albion was as good as

Michael VoepelCloseMichael VoepelESPN.comMichael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Alexa PhilippouCloseAlexa PhilippouESPNCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterSep 26, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.WINCHESTER, Va. — More than a decade after her three-year run as a Washington Commanders cheerleader was over, Heidi Van Voorhis never lost interest in the team. A mother of two working in marketing, she’d take her young

D’Andre Swift hurdles defender during big run (0:24)D’Andre Swift hurdles his defender in epic fashion on his way to a long run. (0:24)Tim McManusCloseTim McManusESPN Staff WriterTim 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.

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNSep 24, 2023, 04:32 PM ETCloseMarcel 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 enterprise

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentSep 24, 2023, 10:30 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.CHICAGO — Megan Rapinoe’s teammates were egging her on. When Emily Sonnett scored a header after Rapinoe’s corner had been punched right to her in the 49th minute, Sonnett celebrated by jumping straight into Rapinoe’s

Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterSep 23, 2023, 04:50 PM ETCloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she

Source: Saints to sign DE Carl Granderson to $52M extensionplayWhy Ryan Clark likes Jordan Love to shine vs. the Saints (0:45)Ryan Clark makes his pick for the Saints-Packers Week 3 matchup. (0:45)Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterSep 23, 2023, 03:13 PM ETCloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer

Corso’s Pick: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (1:27)Vince Vaughn and Lee Corso make their predictions for No. 6 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Notre Dame. (1:27)ESPNSep 23, 2023, 09:03 PM ETIn a Week 4 that has been loaded with high-profile ranked matchups, the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Greeny: The Bears are “ruining” Justin Fields (1:38)Mike Greenberg goes off on the Chicago Bears, saying the organization is incompetent and is “ruining” Justin Fields. (1:38)Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 22, 2023, 03:44 PM ETCloseCourtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is

Bengals add QB Reid Sinnett to practice squadplayRGIII: The Bengals have to sit Joe Burrow (1:27)Robert Griffin III says in order for the Bengals to turn things around they must rest Joe Burrow until he’s back to 100 percent. (1:27)Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterSep 22, 2023, 12:20 PM ETCloseBen Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for

Was Ricciardo’s AlphaTauri spot ever in danger from Lawson? (2:21)Nate Saunders reacts to news of Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda locking down their AlphaTauri seats for next year. (2:21)Nate Saunders, General Editor, F1Sep 21, 2023, 04:42 AM ETDaniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will stay with AlphaTauri in 2024, sources have told ESPN, leaving impressive rookie

Kim Mulkey among six honored with statues at Louisiana TechplayKim Mulkey set to become highest-paid women’s basketball coach (0:46)LSU coach Kim Mulkey agrees to a record 10-year, $32 million extension with the program. (0:46)Michael Voepel, ESPN.comSep 21, 2023, 02:16 AM ETCloseMichael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel

ReutersSep 20, 2023, 03:46 PM ETSpain’s World Cup winning-squad agreed to end their boycott of the national team on Wednesday after the country’s football federation (RFEF) said it would make “immediate and profound changes”, including reshuffling its top management.The decision was reached around 5 a.m. local time (11 p.m. ET) after more than seven hours

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterSep 19, 2023, 09:43 PM ETClose College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Dartmouth football coach Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens, who introduced innovative methods to make the sport safer, died Tuesday as a result of complications from injuries sustained in a March bicycle crash. He was 66.Teevens, Dartmouth’s

Witness says Patriots fan fatally injured was punched in headESPN News ServicesSep 19, 2023, 08:05 PM ETA person attending Sunday night’s Miami Dolphins-New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium said the man who died after what officials called an “incident” there was punched in the head two times.In an interview with several local media outlets

Michigan State tells Mel Tucker it intends to fire him (0:37)Scott Van Pelt details Michigan State’s intention to fire football coach Mel Tucker. (0:37)Pete ThamelDan MurphyCloseDan MurphyESPN Staff WriterCovers the Big TenJoined ESPN.com in 2014Graduate of the University of Notre DameSep 18, 2023, 04:18 PM ETMichigan State University informed head football coach Mel Tucker in

Kelly Oubre Jr.’s best moments from the 2022-23 NBA season (1:57)Check out some of Kelly Oubre Jr.’s best moments from the 2022-23 NBA season as he is signing with the 76ers. (1:57)ESPNSep 18, 2023, 06:57 PM ETFree agent guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told

NFL Nation, ESPNSep 17, 2023, 11:45 PM ETWelcome to Week 2 of the NFL regular season. Another week, another painstaking process of trying to figure out which teams are among this season’s elite.The Bills’ offense came alive against the Raiders, while Chris Jones was the difference-maker in the Chiefs’ win over the Jaguars. Colts rookie

Travis Kelce punts ball into stands after first TD of the season (0:22)Travis Kelce hauls in the touchdown from Patrick Mahomes, then punts the ball into the stands. (0:22)Anthony Gharib, ESPNSep 17, 2023, 04:49 PM ETAfter missing Week 1, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made a swift return to the end zone.Kelce had

ESPN News ServicesSep 17, 2023, 02:18 PM ETNo. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of the Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years, and Georgia remained No. 1 on Sunday.Georgia received 57 first-place votes in the AP Top 25. Michigan held at No. 2 with two first-place votes.

Liam Lawson sensationally eliminates Verstappen from Q2 (0:59)Max Verstappen storms out and Sergio Perez rages after failing to make it through Q2 of the Singapore GP. (0:59)Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2023, 12:35 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011SINGAPORE — Max Verstappen says his record run of Formula One

Associated PressSep 16, 2023, 11:39 AM ETGUADARRAMA, Spain — Sepp Kuss is set to become the first American man to win one of cycling’s Grand Tours in a decade after he protected his lead in the Spanish Vuelta on the last competitive day of racing Saturday.Kuss kept his 17-second lead over Jumbo-Visma teammate Jonas Vingegaard

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterSep 14, 2023, 09:05 PM ETClose College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityOle Miss defensive tackle DeSanto Rollins, who said he was recently kicked off the team for missing practices and meetings during a “mental health crisis,” is suing the university and coach Lane Kiffin for failure

‘Blind Side’ subject Michael Oher alleges adoption was a lie (2:05)Michael Fletcher reports on retired NFL lineman Michael Oher’s petition that alleges the Tuohy family never adopted him and instead used a conservatorship to make business deals in his name. (2:05)Michael A. Fletcher, ESPNSep 14, 2023, 07:51 PM ETCloseMichael Fletcher is a senior writer with

Dartmouth men’s basketball players file petition seeking to unionizeAssociated PressSep 14, 2023, 06:03 PM ETBOSTON — Men’s basketball players at Dartmouth College have become the latest college athletes to challenge the status quo by attempting to unionize.A petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday by the Service Employees International Union identified 15

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterSep 13, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseRich 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

‘Don’t overthink it!’ Trust Bengals’ stars to rebound in fantasy Week 2 (0:52)Field Yates urges fantasy managers to start Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in Week 2 against the Ravens. (0:52)Fantasy staffSep 12, 2023, 02:08 PM ETESPN’s weekly PPR, non-PPR and IDP fantasy football rankings are an aggregate of our rankers (eight PPR

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterSep 12, 2023, 11:04 AM ETCloseRich 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

Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterSep 12, 2023, 11:05 AM ETCloseBill 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

NFL Nation, ESPNSep 12, 2023, 06:55 AM ETWeek 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season has come and gone. And as we prepare for Week 2, let’s take a temperature check of the league with our weekly Power Rankings.The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals started the season off on the wrong foot, and the

Rex Ryan: The Cowboys have the best defense in the NFL (1:33)Rex Ryan and Ryan Clark rave about the Cowboys’ defense in their 40-0 drubbing of the Giants. (1:33)David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterSep 11, 2023, 11:00 AM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008Maybe you were among the bettors who loaded

Micah Parsons: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Cowboys’ defense this season (1:08)Micah Parsons says the Cowboys are only scratching the surface after a dominating 40-0 win over the Giants in Week 1. (1:08)Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterSep 11, 2023, 01:36 AM ETCloseTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer

NFL Week 1 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tipsplayManning on McAfee: Not fair to compare Russell Wilson to Drew Brees (1:15)Peyton Manning joins the “The Pat MacAfee Show” and weighs in on how he thinks Russell Wilson will perform this season with the Broncos. (1:15)ESPN staffSep 8, 2023, 07:00 AM ETThe Week 1 NFL schedule

ESPN staffSep 10, 2023, 02:10 AM ETHuddled in a corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium, Texas players sang “The Eyes of Texas” to a large contingent of fans in burnt orange T-shirts and arms raised with Hook ‘Em hand signs Saturday night. It was a rare scene.Texas’ 34-24 win over No. 3 Alabama was the Longhorns’ first

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterSep 10, 2023, 01:58 AM ETCloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.We’ve been here before. It’s September, which is the time of year when we can announce, for a few days at least, that a formerly great program has risen from the ashes to reassert its dominance. In

Week 2 is here and there are plenty of playoff implications on the line early in the season. Currently, the Pac-12 has a few contenders who are raising their odds of making it, and the Texas-Alabama game carries implications for both sides.Here are the games and teams that will have the most impact on the

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 8, 2023, 07:41 AM ETJese Tuivoavoa was a student at Rotorua Boys’ High School in New Zealand in 2004 when he first met Israel Adesanya. The two were in their early teens and were introduced by a mutual friend during physical education class.Throughout his childhood, Adesanya had already been dancing.

ESPNSep 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ETThere are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the standings and on our list, many clubs remain in flux.That is especially true for the four teams vying for the final wild-card

Associated PressSep 7, 2023, 12:01 AM ETNEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his US Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night.At 3-all in the first set under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Zverev earned the first break points of the match. An opening.

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterSep 6, 2023, 07:30 PM ETCloseNick 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 with the

Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterSep 6, 2023, 08:00 AM ETCloseESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”Welcome to Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season and our weekly PPR fantasy football superflex rankings. We know many of you compete in superflex

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterSep 6, 2023, 12:55 AM ETCloseRich 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