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With opening day approaching Saturday, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber expressed hopes of picking a 30th team by the end of the year and defended an expanded playoff format in which 18 of 29 clubs make the postseason.MLS has nearly tripled in size from 2004, when it was a 10-team league. St. Louis City

Titans release longtime LT Taylor Lewan (0:43)The Tennessee Titans have released left tackle Taylor Lewan, along with Robert Woods and Randy Bullock, to free up salary cap space. (0:43)12:36 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans

5:30 PM ETJeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Alabama freshman Brandon Miller will play Wednesday night at South Carolina, the school announced about 3½ hours before tipoff, despite Tuscaloosa police testifying a day earlier that the star forward brought a now-former teammate the handgun used

Trout will do whatever he can to keep Ohtani with Angels (0:42)Mike Trout says Shohei Ohtani has to do what’s best for his future, but he will do everything in his power to keep Ohtani on the Los Angeles Angels. (0:42)Feb 20, 2023Alden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn agrees to multiyear extensionplayStephen A.: Jacque Vaughn’s extension with Nets ‘well-deserved’ (0:40)Stephen A. Smith says Jacque Vaughn has brought stability and deserves credit for the job he has done with the Nets. (0:40)10:19 AM ETAdrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider CloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque

Feb 19, 2023Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers 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.SALT LAKE CITY — Twenty years into his heralded time in the NBA, LeBron James didn’t mince words when asked about the

Feb 19, 2023Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Marcus Rashford maintained his remarkable run of goal-scoring form as Manchester United cruised past Leicester City with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League.Rashford scored twice to make it 16 goals in 17 games since the World Cup, before Jadon Sancho came off the bench

It was another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic 4-3 win over Lille, to two veterans in Seamus Coleman and James Ward-Prowse coming up big for their clubs, to Chelsea slumping to yet another loss, there was no shortage of drama.ESPN correspondents Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden

The road to the 2023 Women’s College World Series has begun, and back-to-back national champion Oklahoma sits unanimously atop the preseason polls.Despite losing home run queen Jocelyn Alo and transfer ace Hope Trautwein, the Sooners return star infielders Tiare Jennings and Grace Lyons, as well as pitching phenom Jordy Bahl. Plus, coach Patty Gasso was

Asuka, Austin Theory win matches, Sami Zayn-Roman Reigns steals the show (1:19)WWE’s Elimination Chamber event gives the fans their money’s worth, capped off by a spectacular main event between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. (1:19)11:16 PM ETMike CoppingerESPN For more than 900 days, Roman Reigns has stood tall. The undisputed WWE Universal champion has beaten

Feb 17, 2023Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaLOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods, playing in an official PGA Tour event for the first time in more than seven months, will be around for the weekend at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera

Why Wilbon hates Bieniemy’s potential move to Washington (1:17)Michael Wilbon voices his dismay at Eric Bieniemy being “forced” to take the Commanders’ offensive coordinator job. (1:17)5:18 PM ETJohn KeimESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on

Feb 16, 2023Tim BontempsESPN Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the decision to remove the interim tag from coach Joe Mazzulla and give him the job on a permanent basis was to remove any potential “cloud of uncertainty” from hanging over him for the rest of the regular season and playoffs.”I think

Is Tommy Rees the right fit as offensive coordinator at Alabama? (1:32)Paul Finebaum reacts to Alabama hiring Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to the same position. (1:32)Feb 15, 2023Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Former NFL coach Ken Whisenhunt has joined Alabama’s football staff as

8:35 AM ETAssociated Press MERIBEL, France — Mikaela Shiffrin covered her mouth with her fluorescent orange mittens and collapsed to the snow, still breathing heavily as her body pulsated from the exertion of her gold-medal-winning run.What a relief after a hectic week for the American skier.Having endured a small protest aimed at her by environmentalists

Feb 15, 2023Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — Jrue Holiday matched a career-high with 40 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 131-125 overtime victory over an undermanned Boston Celtics team on Tuesday, extending Milwaukee’s winning streak to 11 games.The streak, the longest active one

Bronny goes between the legs on filthy in-game dunk (0:17)Bronny James gets fancy on a fast-break dunk and goes through the legs to the delight of the crowd. (0:17)6:56 PM ETESPN News Services COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Bronny James, the son of NBA career scoring leader LeBron James, was one of 26 players announced Tuesday

Kawhi hits tough jumper over Draymond to beat shot clock (0:23)Kawhi Leonard somehow knocks down the jumper over Draymond Green as the shot clock winds down. (0:23)3:13 AM ETKendra AndrewsESPN LOS ANGELES — Ask almost any member of the Golden State Warriors, and they will tell you it’s fitting they’re entering the All-Star break at

Chiefs hold off Eagles to win Super Bowl LVII (2:55)Patrick Mahomes throws three touchdown passes as the Chiefs defeat Jalen Hurts and the Eagles 38-35 to win the Super Bowl. (2:55)7:18 PM ETESPN News Services The Kansas City Chiefs’ rally to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII is on pace to

Northeastern edges Harvard in Beanpot’s first-ever shootoutNortheastern outlasted Harvard 3-2 in a shootout Monday night, capturing this year’s title in the 70th annual Beanpot Tournament at TD Garden in Boston.The traditional New England college hockey event, featuring four Boston-area schools across two weeks at the home of the Bruins, did not disappoint this year, as

Feb 10, 2023ESPN staffSuper Bowl LVII kicks off on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles. These franchises are used to the big stage, as the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV after the 2019 season and are making their third appearance in the big game in four years.

Feb 10, 2023Chris BermanNFL Studio Host, SportsCenter Anchor, Baseball Commentator CloseSince October 1979, ESPN’s Chris Berman has become one of America’s most respected, popular and beloved sportscasters of his era. A six-time National Sportscaster of the Year, Berman’s shows have won eight Emmy Awards and 12 CableACEs.Chris Berman is back for his NFL pick for

Who are Doug Kezirian and Arthur picking to win Super Bowl LVII? (0:44)Doug Kezirian and his dog, Arthur, explain why they side with the Eagles to win Super Bowl LVII. (0:44)7:30 AM ETESPN Sports BettingThe Super Bowl is finally here as the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs square off against the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Vladimir Tarasenko instantly scores in his Rangers debut (0:42)Artemi Panarin sets up Vladimir Tarasenko for his first goal with the New York Rangers. (0:42)Feb 10, 2023ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Vladimir Tarasenko was still caught in the whirlwind of being traded for the first time when he put an emphatic stamp on his first

7:07 PM ETESPN News Services The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Cristian Javier to a five-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing, the team announced Friday.Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the deal — to run through the 2027 season — is for $64 million, and it includes a $2 million signing bonus, payable

3:52 AM ETOhm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer CloseOhm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State

The Golden State Warriors traded center James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons as part of a multiteam deal that sent Saddiq Bey to the Atlanta Hawks and Gary Payton II from the Portland Trail Blazers back to the Warriors, the teams announced on Thursday.The Hawks sent five second-round picks to the Warriors to acquire Bey.

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has passed, but not before a flurry of superstar deals shook up the league.Which moves will impact the landscape of the NBA heading into the 2023 playoffs?Look no further than the Phoenix Suns, who are are acquiring star forward Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, sources

7:00 AM ETChris WrightToe Poke writer It’s been a big week for LeBron James: first he became the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, and now Liverpool have unveiled the full range of their apparel collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who has been both a fan of and minority shareholder in the Premier League

Feb 7, 2023Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley strongly defended her top-ranked Gamecocks on Tuesday following critical comments by UConn coach Geno Auriemma two days earlier.Auriemma said after the Gamecocks’ 81-77 victory that Huskies guard/forward Lou Lopez Senechal had bruises on her body from the game.”It’s just appalling what teams do

Permission has been granted for the Las Vegas Grand Prix to be staged on the city’s iconic Strip until the year 2032 after the Clark County Commission passed a motion to secure the event’s long-term future.The inaugural event in November will be the first of a three-year deal, but Tuesday’s ruling by the Clark County

12:14 AM ETNick FriedellESPN Staff Writer CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009.NEW YORK — A look of relief and happiness was etched across Devin Booker’s face

Feb 6, 2023David PurdumESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008Caesars Sportsbook’s 22-page Super Bowl betting menu was created by more than a dozen oddsmakers last Monday night over pizza and wings at an employee’s house in Las Vegas.Roughly 60% of the odds on more than 2,000 different betting

12:05 PM ETGab MarcottiSenior Writer, ESPN FC What a weekend! The Premier League’s top two, Arsenal and Man City, lost, but the bigger news around City was charges against them of breaching financial rules dating back as far as 2009. We also saw more chaos for Liverpool and Real Madrid, big wins for Barcelona and

Feb 4, 2023Pete ThamelESPN CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — At age 78 and amid his 47th season as the head coach at Syracuse, Jim Boeheim acknowledges that he has heard chatter about his retirement for well over a decade.After the Orange’s 77-68 win over Boston College here Saturday evening, Boeheim told ESPN he would “probably” return

Feb 4, 2023Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry left the Warriors’ 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the end of the third quarter after suffering an apparent left knee injury.Curry immediately received an X-ray, which came back negative, the team announced. He will get an MRI next.Curry sustained the

Harry Kane has once again written his name into the history books at Tottenham Hotspur by becoming the club’s new all-time top goal scorer, claiming a record that has stood for over 50 years.In scoring one goal against Manchester City on Sunday, Kane took his total for Spurs to 267 to surpass the long-standing record

Feb 3, 2023Paolo UggettiESPN PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — A caddie for an amateur player collapsed during the second round of the PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Friday and received CPR before being taken to a nearby hospital.Play was stopped on No. 11 for nearly an hour as the caddie for Pebble Beach businessman

playEastern Illinois’ Kinyon Hodges swings at fan, disciplined ‘internally’ (0:22)Kinyon Hodges walks up to a fan sitting in the front row at the Eastern Illinois-Lindenwood game and swings at his face. (0:22)10:07 PM ETMyron MedcalfESPN Staff Writer Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoThe top scorer for the

10:44 PM ETESPN News Services MINNEAPOLIS — A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.Five players were ejected following the brawl, which started in front of the Orlando bench late in the third quarter. Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic center Mo

A day after former MVP Breanna Stewart left the Seattle Storm for the New York Liberty in free agency, All-Star point guard Courtney Vandersloot — who had already indicated she would not be returning to the Chicago Sky — made the same difficult decision, forgoing an opportunity to return home and play for the Storm

Feb 1, 2023Kevin PeltonESPN Senior Writer Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE systemAre the New York Liberty the 2023 WNBA title favorites now that Breanna Stewart plans to sign with the team? Stewart announced the move Wednesday on Twitter.Having already added an MVP

Feb 1, 2023Associated Press ALBURGH, Vt. — A brawl broke out among spectators at a middle school basketball game in northern Vermont, and a 60-year-old man who participated in the fight died, police said.State troopers were called to the Alburgh Community Education Center just before 7 p.m. Tuesday after a report of a large fight

Jan 31, 2023Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers 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.NEW YORK — As the fanfare for LeBron James’ quest for the NBA’s all-time scoring record reached a fever pitch Tuesday —

8:21 AM ETESPN News Services Tom Brady says he is retiring “for good” from football, ending a storied 23-year NFL career during which the star quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous records.Brady announced his decision Wednesday on social media, saying he “wouldn’t change a thing” about his career.Brady, 45, also announced he was

The NFL has told its 32 teams that the 2023 salary cap will be a record $224.8 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.This marks an increase of $16.6 million from the 2022 salary cap, which was $208.2 million.The league will notify teams of total costs, including player benefits, in March.The league also set the amounts

12:16 AM ETDave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers 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.NEW YORK — LeBron James isn’t the only Los Angeles Lakers player making remarkable moves in the record books while the team

7:16 PM ETAssociated Press A federal judge denied a request by LIV Golf to expand discovery in its antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour to include communication with 10 Augusta National members, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.LIV Golf had issued subpoenas to five PGA Tour board members and Tim Finchem, the retired PGA

Jan 26, 2023Tor-Kristian KarlsenWhen your club spends a huge amount of money to sign a new player, it’s all good, right? Wrong. History is littered with a number of expensive flops and, even if they do hit the ground running, there are numerous things to take into consideration as they adapt to their new surroundings.So

9:31 PM ETESPN staffThe AFC came down to the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, just as it did in the 2021 season.A year ago, Joe Burrow and the Bengals overcame an 18-point deficit to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs 27-24 in overtime and advance to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs turned the tables

Jan 27, 2023Tim BontempsESPN THE BOSTON CELTICS thought they had LeBron James right where they wanted him.For the third time in five seasons, Boston had a chance to close James out on its home court inside TD Garden. After taking Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals in Miami, the Celtics returned home confident

Jan 27, 2023Kyle BonaguraESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.In the days leading up to Wrexham AFC’s third-round FA Cup match against Coventry City earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds wanted to believe an upset was coming.For the Red Dragons, who play in the fifth-tier National League, a win against a

Jan 27, 2023ESPN staffThe conference championship round (schedule) for the 2022 NFL season has two great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters deliver the biggest keys and bold predictions for each contest.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information offers a crucial stat and betting nugget, and our Football Power Index (FPI) goes inside the numbers with a game

NBA All-Star Weekend is always a time of debate, and this year’s event in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17-19 will be no exception.With only 24 roster spots in the event and 10 starters, there will be an array of stars on the court, but some talented and well-respected players are bound to miss out

LeBron James and Steph Curry are starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is LeBron’s 19th All-Star appearance. David Richard-USA TODAY SportsThe 2023 NBA All-Star Game is set to take place Feb. 19 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. This season’s game marks the 30th anniversary of the first

7:30 AM ETRyan HockensmithCloseRyan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the NFL and UFC to pizza-chucking

WHAT IS JA MORANT DOING?It’s late October, and the Grizzlies lead the Nets by six with four minutes left when Memphis forward Santi Aldama softly rolls the inbound pass toward Morant’s feet. As the Grizzlies’ star guard makes his way up the court, he lets the basketball roll alongside him, slowly, slowly, slowly, an inch

7:00 AM ETDavid SchoenfieldESPN Senior Writer CloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995Congrats to Scott Rolen, who will join Fred McGriff on induction day in Cooperstown, New York, this July as the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rolen made electoral history with his selection:

Jan 24, 2023ESPN News Services MELBOURNE, Australia — For a full set, Karen Khachanov’s Australian Open quarterfinal against Sebastian Korda on Tuesday was as tight as can be. Right up until, that is, Khachanov unleashed a down-the-line backhand to cap a 17-shot point and steal a tiebreaker.Khachanov raised his right index finger to his ear

Jan 24, 2023ESPN News Services WACO, Texas — Langston Love came up huge for 17th-ranked Baylor after No. 9 Kansas took its only lead in a matchup of the past two national champions, as the Bears went on to win 75-69 on Monday night.The reigning champion Jayhawks lost their third straight game, tying their longest

2:34 AM ETRyan S. ClarkNHL reporter CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Johnny Gaudreau had a penalty shot and two assists, and he played a role in his new team forcing his old one into overtime.But his first game back in Calgary after leaving to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets in free

Jan 22, 2023Ramona ShelburneESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsFormer WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart has made charter air travel a key factor in her free agency, league sources told ESPN.The issue of private air travel has come to the forefront of free agent conversations around the WNBA

12:10 AM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two childrenSANTA CLARA, Calif. — For the third time in his career, Dak Prescott had the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs, and for the third

2:03 PM ETJake MichaelsESPN Senior Writer CloseJake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world.MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic paused his service routine

Two belts were up for grabs in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 283. One went a former champion, the other went to a brand new belt holder.Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira did not fight to a draw like the previous title contenders did at UFC 282, but they did need all five rounds. Hill went

7:45 PM ETMichael DiRoccoCloseMichael DiRoccoESPN Staff WriterCovered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winnerAdam TeicherCloseAdam TeicherESPN Staff WriterCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship for

Jan 20, 2023Jake MichaelsESPN Senior Writer CloseJake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world.MELBOURNE, Australia — Concern exuded from Novak Djokovic in

Jan 20, 2023Kendra AndrewsESPN BOSTON — For the first three quarters of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Stephen Curry and company looked like themselves. Coach Steve Kerr went as far as to say they looked like a championship team. But then, in the fourth quarter and through overtime, everything

9:00 AM ETESPN staffQuarterback Jaden Rashada has been the talk of the recruiting world because of the scenario that has played out between him and Florida.Rashada, the No. 27 recruit in the 2023 class, signed with Florida in December but asked for a release from his national letter of intent Tuesday. Florida granted the request

For as much as Luka Doncic does for his team on the court, his team does that much less when he’s not on the court. The Dallas Mavericks have recentered themselves in the Western Conference playoff picture courtesy of their young superstar, but they have failed to gain momentum despite Doncic’s nightly MVP performances.The Mavericks

Jan 18, 2023Sam MarsdenBarcelona correspondent After winning the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Barcelona are off to the continent of Africa on Thursday to resume their Copa del Rey campaign against a club run by a former “Big Brother” contestant.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)This is not another case of the

RULESESPN’s Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data similar

RULESESPN’s Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data similar

Jan 16, 2023Sophie LawsonIt’s January of a World Cup year, and the U.S. women’s national team is about to kick off the first of a series of friendly games that will take the Americans to the start of the quadrennial tournament.Ahead of the 2019 and 2015 Women’s World Cups, it was trips to France for

playBengals survive Ravens’ near miracle on final play (0:40)Tyler Huntley airs it out on fourth-and-20, and the ball is tipped and dropped in the end zone to secure a Bengals win. (0:40)Jan 16, 2023Ben BabyESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduateCINCINNATI

4:28 PM ETJamison HensleyESPN Staff Writer CloseUniversity of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and sonOWINGS MILLS, Md. — While some have expressed uncertainty about the future of Lamar Jackson outside the Baltimore Ravens’ facility, his teammates strongly supported their starting quarterback after Monday’s final team meeting of the season.A day

Jan 14, 2023Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — After scoring the winner in the 189th Manchester Derby, Marcus Rashford stayed on the Old Trafford pitch to fulfil his postmatch media duties. That done, he saluted the Manchester United fans who had stayed behind to celebrate the 2-1 comeback win over Manchester City in the Stretford End

10:59 AM ETTom HamiltonSenior Writer Close• 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 2018LONDON — Kai Havertz’s goal in the second half gave Chelsea a key 1-0 win over Crystal Palace to end their run

10:10 PM ETESPN News Services INDIANAPOLIS — Ja Morant had 23 points, 10 assists and another ferocious dunk as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 130-112 on Saturday night to extend the NBA’s longest current winning streak to nine games.Desmond Bane scored 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, who tied Denver for the Western

7:35 PM ETESPN staffThe NFL playoffs’ wild-card round schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into Sunday’s games. The 49ers and Jaguars won on Saturday, but there are still four more games to go. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us

Jan 13, 2023Sid LoweSpain writer The most unique philosophy in football started with an accusation, a protest and a fit of pique. It also began with a couple of Englishmen who shouldn’t have been there, or so it goes. Messrs. Sloop and Martin (full names unknown) were in the Athletic Club team that won the

9:42 PM ETESPN News Services SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs hosted the largest crowd ever for an NBA regular-season game in their return to the Alamodome, with 68,323 on hand for Friday’s game against the Golden State WarriorsThe Spurs returned to their former home to celebrate their 50th anniversary season.Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson

Jan 12, 2023Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer CloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Owner Woody Johnson believes the New York Jets are a quarterback away from ending their 12-year playoff drought, and he’s willing to spend big bucks for a proven veteran.”Absolutely,” he told a small group

playStephen A.: Brandon Staley deserves to be fired if the Chargers lose (2:31)Stephen A. Smith discusses why he thinks Brandon Staley’s job is on the line this weekend against the Jaguars. (2:31)6:05 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college

Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY SportsJan 10, 2023Dick VitaleCollege Basketball analyst CloseDick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com.With conference play well underway, it is time to reveal my midseason all-Rolls

Since the turn of the new year the Denver Nuggets have beaten the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers, and have taken over the top spot in the Western Conference alongside the Memphis Grizzlies. Two-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic is putting together his third legitimate campaign for the award and is getting big-time contributions

Jan 9, 2023ESPN staffAs the 2022 NFL season winds down, there are four open head-coach jobs with the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals each looking for the next person to lead their franchises.The coaching changes started early this season, with the Panthers firing Matt Rhule on Oct. 10. The

Jan 9, 2023Brett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer CloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunThe California Legislative Women’s Caucus on Monday called for the removal of Dana White as UFC president in a public letter addressed to the head of the promotion’s parent company.The letter, sent to Endeavor CEO Ari

10:56 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaThe team that couldn’t win a national championship for more than four decades can’t stop winning them.After winning its first national title since 1980 last season, Georgia crushed TCU 65-7 on Monday night

11:00 PM ETHeather DinichESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityINGLEWOOD, Calif. — There was no epic comeback and no miraculous finish because there was no chance — not when the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs asserted their sheer dominance from the onset and sucked the storybook ending right

Oval Which candidate is the perfect match for each of these five vacancies? Match a coach to a team below. Broncos Cardinals Colts Panthers Texans ERIC BIENIEMY ERIC BIENIEMY LESLIE FRAZIER JONATHAN GANNON JIM HARBAUGH SEAN PAYTON DAN QUINN FRANK REICH DeMECO RYANS SHANE STEICHEN STEVE WILKS Broncos Broncos Cardinals Colts Panthers Texans  Current Job

4:54 PM ETJosh WeinfussESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Arizona Cardinals went deep into the playbook on the second play from scrimmage on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.On second-and-7 on their first drive from their own 23-yard

Jan 6, 2023D’Arcy MaineESPN.com When Fisk gymnastics head coach Corrine Tarver first reached out to potential recruits, she led with a simple question:”Do you want to make history?”On Friday, those who accepted her offer did just that — and Fisk became the first HBCU gymnastics team to compete at the NCAA level. Facing North Carolina

NFL owners have approved a plan that leaves open the possibility of a neutral-site AFC Championship Game and could determine home-field advantage for a wild-card game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens by a coin flip.In the wake of the cancellation of Monday’s Bills-Bengals game, the following scenarios based on Week 18 results were

Jan 6, 2023Jake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett said Friday that he was “disappointed” and “a little bit confused” by comments from fellow defensive end Jadeveon Clowney that prompted the Cleveland Browns to send Clowney home before Friday’s practice.”I knew he

Jan 5, 2023Mike CoppingerESPN Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, who remains the controlling shareholder of the wrestling organization, will return to the company to “fully capitalize” on the upcoming media rights negotiations, he announced Thursday.McMahon, 77, retired over the summer following allegations of sexual misconduct that included non-disclosure agreement payments. Though McMahon used personal funds

Jan 5, 2023Tim BontempsDave McMenaminCloseESPN Staff WriterLakers 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.LEBRON JAMES IS well-known for his uncanny ability to recall specific moments from any point throughout his pro basketball career, whether it

Few coaches have risen as quickly as Chris Beard had in recent years.After leading Little Rock, a 12-seed, to a first-round upset over Purdue, a 5-seed, in the 2016 NCAA tournament, he became one of the most coveted coaches in the country. He left a few months later for Texas Tech, where he spent five

6:50 PM ETMyron MedcalfESPN Staff Writer Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoKentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe will have to fend off serious competition to make history as a two-time men’s college basketball Wooden Award winner.Tshiebwe (16.8 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 1.3 BPG) anchors the John R. Wooden Award Presented

7:30 AM ETChris WrightToe Poke writer Lionel Messi arrived back at Paris Saint-Germain’s training ground on Wednesday to resume his day job, making a return to club football 17 days after claiming 2022 World Cup glory for Argentina as he was given a guard of honour by staff and his teammates.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga

4:51 PM ETJames OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC The ongoing internal tension at Tottenham Hotspur is perhaps best exemplified by manager Antonio Conte publicly calling for togetherness while also refusing to commit his future to the club beyond this summer. Anyone with a passing knowledge of the 53-year-old’s career will know he is no stranger to

4:13 PM ETJulien LaurensCorrespondent For the first time in 62 years, Ligue 1 played a round of fixtures on New Year’s Day, and it caused quite a stir. The league called it their “Celebration Week” — using this term in French and English — to help market this exceptional period, which saw the French league

Jan 1, 2023Nick WagonerESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaLAS VEGAS — Since taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo, rookie Brock Purdy has faced and passed a number of tests for the San Francisco 49ers.But the one he got

Jan 1, 2023Paul GutierrezESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and Sacramento Bee for eight years Member of Pro Football Writers Association Previously worked at Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sports IllustratedLAS VEGAS — Jarrett Stidham, fresh off his first career start in which he passed for 365 yards and three touchdowns

10:32 PM ETRich CiminiESPN Staff Writer CloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateSEATTLE — New York Jets quarterback Mike White sat motionless at his locker for several minutes, staring down at play sheets at his feet. Eventually, he reached down, picked up the papers and methodically tore them into tiny

Dec 31, 2022Associated Press CINCINNATI — Zach Freemantle scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Colby Jones also scored 16, helping No. 22 Xavier hand No. 2 UConn its first loss of the season, 83-73, on Saturday.Jack Nunge started for Xavier despite an illness that limited him during warmups. He didn’t rejoin the team

With the opening of the winter transfer window on Jan. 1, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Man United could move for ThuramFrance star Marcus Thuram is allowed to begin pre-contract talks with other

3:26 PM ETMark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo wanted a Champions League swan song in the football cathedrals of Madrid, Milan or Munich, playing on the biggest stage with and against the most famous players in the game. Instead, the floodlights will fade on his glittering career at Mrsool Park

Dec 29, 2022Jeff LegwoldESPN Senior Writer Close Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — With their seventh consecutive playoff miss already assured and coach Nathaniel Hackett already fired, Denver Broncos

Dec 29, 2022Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Quarterback Tanner Mordecai announced on social media Friday that he is transferring from SMU to Wisconsin.Mordecai tweeted the news two weeks after playing in SMU’s 24-23 New Mexico Bowl loss to BYU.”I could not be more fired up

1:59 AM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two childrenNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Cowboys were not going to apologize for their 27-13 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.”A win’s a win, and we’re going

Dec 28, 2022Associated PressNeymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Strasbourg for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.PSG went on to win the match 2-1 after a late penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe sealed the three points in the Ligue 1 leaders return

6:21 PM ETJeff LegwoldESPN Senior Writer Close Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, on track for a career low in touchdown passes and career

5:20 PM ETMark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC LEEDS, England — Erling Haaland became the first player to score 20 Premier League goals in a season before January by hitting two against his hometown team Leeds on Wednesday as Manchester City won 3-1 at Elland Road.With league leaders Arsenal beating West Ham on Monday, it was

Dec 26, 2022Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol a day after the team’s loss Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, coach Mike McDaniel said.McDaniel said Tagovailoa displayed and admitted to having concussion symptoms when he spoke with team doctors Monday and was immediately placed into the

9:24 AM ETAssociated Press SEMMERING, Austria — Overall women’s World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big opening-run advantage to win a giant slalom Tuesday, the American’s first triumph in the discipline in more than a year.Carrying a lead of 0.72 seconds over Petra Vlhová from the first leg, Shiffrin lost nearly six-tenths

Dec 26, 2022Jeff LegwoldESPN Senior Writer Close Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday.The move comes after a 4-11

Dec 25, 2022Nick JuddTransfer writer With the opening of the January transfer window coming closer, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: West Ham’s Rice closer to Chelsea moveChelsea could finally land West Ham United

Dec 23, 2022Jon Molyneux-CarterSenior Editor The 2022 World Cup is over, but just two weeks later the transfer window opens for the majority of Europe’s top clubs on Jan. 1.This year, more than most, the focus on the star performers from Qatar will be evident as clubs look to strengthen their energy-sapped, injury-laden squads ahead

The NBA’s star-studded slate of Christmas Day games will pit the game’s best against the best in a high-stakes day of action between top contenders.The surging New York Knicks, with their newest star point guard, Jalen Brunson, and a revitalized Julius Randle, will host MVP candidate Joel Embiid, James Harden and a Philadelphia 76ers squad

11:26 PM ETESPN staffWith just three weeks left in the 2022 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is shaping up. More teams have claimed their spots in the NFC and AFC. However, the race to the playoffs continues as top teams in both conferences are still looking to lock in their spots for the postseason

Dec 23, 2022ESPN staffThe Week 16 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups — including three on Christmas Day — 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 a bold prediction

Dec 23, 2022Sam BordenESPN Senior Writer CloseSam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com.PHIL VILLAPIANO WALKS through the Pittsburgh airport. It is late Wednesday evening, three days before Christmas. Even at 73, he still looks like a linebacker — sturdy chest, stout shoulders, steel chin. His hair is white, but his eyes dance the way

Dec 22, 2022Greg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The kiss cam at sporting events can be equal parts awkward, romantic, funny and festive. Perhaps that’s why it has now inspired a made-for-TV holiday romantic comedy, a genre that unabashedly embraces all of those traits.In “Merry Kiss Cam,” which is streaming on Hulu, artist

5:20 PM ETMark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC MANCHESTER, England — Liverpool will not be winning back-to-back Carabao Cups after Manchester City sent them home on Thursday with a dramatic 3-2 fourth round win for City at the Etihad. Man City advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Southampton, with matches set to begin the

10:32 AM ETTim McManusESPN Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Saturday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a right shoulder sprain, meaning Gardner Minshew will get the start in a game that could secure the NFC East title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.”Jalen did everything he possibly

7:55 PM ETESPN staffNational signing day is here, with college football’s early signing period kicking off Wednesday and lasting through Friday. High school recruits are able to sign their national letters of intent to lock them into the colleges of their choice.The buildup to the start of the early signing period saw two five-star recruits

Dec 20, 2022ESPN college football staffIt has already been an exciting week in college football recruiting as we lead up to the early signing period for 2023 that starts Wednesday.Five-star quarterback Dante Moore flipped his commitment from Oregon to UCLA on Monday, and a number of transfer players have picked new schools to compete for

3:19 AM ETAlden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN 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.Carlos Correa, in a stunning turn of events, has agreed on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets, eschewing a previous agreement with the

Dec 19, 2022Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer CloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh defended embattled quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday, but wouldn’t give him this week’s starting assignment — not yet, anyway.Saleh was noncommittal on which quarterback will start Thursday night

When Anthony Davis is healthy, he’s still one of the best in the game. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images5:54 PM ETEric MoodyESPN CloseFormer 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.To celebrate the unofficial second start of the NBA season

1:56 PM ETJim McCormickSpecial to ESPN.com CloseJim McCormick is a fantasy football and fantasy basketball analyst for ESPN.com.Working the waiver wire is pivotal to succeeding in fantasy basketball. With so many games, injuries and endless shifts in rotations throughout the marathon campaign, we’ll need to source stats from free agency to maximize imaginary rosters.A willingness

Dec 18, 2022Adam SchefterESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksNFL officials have informed the owners of the league’s 32 franchises that teams have spent $800 million on fired coaches and front-office executives over the past five

Dec 18, 2022Andrew LopezESPN PHOENIX — Suns coach Monty Williams said there was probably only one person who could have stopped Devin Booker on Saturday night.”The only person that could’ve stopped him tonight was me by taking him out the game,” Williams said.Thankfully for the Suns, Williams never took Booker out in the second half.

4:54 AM ETAdam SchefterESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is projected to be able to recover from his torn ACL in six to eight months, putting him on track to be

Dec 16, 2022Greg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The NHL has discussed expanding its regular season from 82 to 84 games in an effort to create more regional rivalry matchups, sources confirmed to ESPN.The league has been considering alternatives to its current schedule after some teams complained about an imbalanced number of divisional

Dec 16, 2022Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer CloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMTyrell Terry, a guard selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2020 draft, cited overwhelming anxiety in an Instagram post announcing his retirement from the game.”I decided

5:44 PM ETAssociated Press LINCOLN, Neb. — Mickey Joseph, Nebraska’s interim football coach for nine games this season who was charged with felony assault, is no longer part of the Cornhuskers’ program, the athletic department announced Friday.The department said in a statement it would have no additional comment.Joseph is accused of putting his hands around

Dec 15, 2022M.A. VoepelESPN.com CloseM.A. 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.STANFORD, Calif. — From the moment she stepped on court as a Stanford freshman in 2020, Cameron Brink looked like a can’t-miss star. Two

We will have a new NCAA volleyball champion in 2022. But who will it be?Defending champion Wisconsin lost in the regional final to second-seeded Pitt in a five-set thriller Saturday, as the Panthers clinched a spot in the national semifinals for the second straight year.The ACC has never had a team make the national championship

Picture this: Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant in this year’s Western Conference finals. The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies look capable of bringing that showdown to NBA audiences this year with their recent surge to the top of the West standings.Then again, just a few weeks ago, some were quivering at the idea of

Dec 13, 2022ESPN News Services Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach died Monday night after complications related to a heart condition, the school announced. He was 61.Leach’s family said, in a statement released Tuesday by the school, that Leach participated in organ donation at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as “a final act of

playMyles Murphy’s most impactful plays of the season (2:07)Take a look back at DE Myles Murphy’s biggest plays of the year with Clemson. (2:07)Dec 13, 2022Pete ThamelESPN Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy, Mel Kiper’s No. 10 overall projected player in the upcoming draft, told ESPN on Tuesday that he’s skipping the Orange Bowl and will

1:41 PM ETJeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”Right-hander Ross Stripling and San Francisco on Tuesday agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, enriching a Giants rotation with another free agent acquisition.On the heels

Dec 11, 2022T.J. QuinnESPN Staff Writer CloseT.J. Quinn joined ESPN in November 2007 as an investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise Unit, which is charged with developing long-form, investigative features to be presented across multiple platforms.Brittney Griner pulled on a pair of black Chuck Taylor sneakers, Phoenix Suns shorts and a T-shirt touting Title IX, and

With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Al-Nassr firm up Firmino interestWith Cristiano Ronaldo having denied reports of transfer talks with

11:53 PM ETNFL NationESPN Welcome to Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, which is filled with divisional matchups that could have playoff implications.The Los Angeles Rams won in dramatic fashion Thursday night when Baker Mayfield — who was claimed off waivers two days prior — led the team to a comeback victory over the

Dec 10, 2022Nick WagonerESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaSANTA CLARA, Calif. — To understand why nobody in his orbit is surprised that Brock Purdy has quickly ascended from the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft to

10:07 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaIt might not have been as compelling as some had hoped, but at least golf fans got to watch Tiger Woods on a golf course — under the lights on a Saturday night

2022 FIFA World Cup, Quarterfinals Morocco Morocco MAR 1 FT Portugal Portugal POR Youssef En-Nesyri (42′) Walid Cheddira (90’+3′) SummaryCommentaryStatisticsLine-Ups No Report Available Will Southgate walk away from England after World Cup exit?Rob Dawson debates whether Gareth Southgate will remain in charge of England after their quarterfinal loss.England fans celebrate Harry Kane’s goal vs. FranceEngland

9:40 PM ETESPN staffWashington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is currently chasing down career NHL goal No. 800. After starting the 2022-23 season at 780, he has scored 16 goals thus far.Ovi is third on the all-time NHL goals list, behind Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801). The next highest active player on the list

2 FT-Pens 2 Argentina should’ve known Weghorst’s free kick trickArgentina should’ve known Weghorst’s free kick trick0:42Echegaray: Messi’s assist one of the best I’ve ever seenEchegaray: Messi’s assist one of the best I’ve ever seen2:04Fans go wild in Buenos Aires as Martinez’s penalty sends Argentina into semifinalsFans go wild in Buenos Aires as Martinez’s penalty sends

5:57 AM ETESPN News Services Brittney Griner returned to the U.S. early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia.Griner was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Griner, who was reunited

After a two-day pause, the World Cup returns to action on Friday as the quarterfinals kick off. Eight teams are left in the tournament, and there is no shortage of star power and intrigue. Regardless of who moves on to the semifinals, we certainly expect a high degree of drama and heartbreak! Be sure to

Dec 7, 2022Chris LowESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of TennesseeJeff Brohm has accepted the Louisville head-coaching job and will return to his alma mater, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.Brohm, 51, has been the head coach at Purdue the past six seasons and guided the Boilermakers

playVictor Wembanyama shows off his skills in impressive sequence (0:34)Projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama scores inside, blocks a shot and then drains a 3-pointer all within 30 seconds. (0:34)Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 NBA draft prospect, keeps displaying why he is projected to go No. 1 overall in next year’s draft.The 18-year-old star is known

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors.James is dealing with left ankle soreness, according to the team, and will miss his first game since sitting out more than two weeks in November with a strained left adductor.Davis will not play after leaving Tuesday’s

Currently second in the Women’s Super League, Manchester United have only surrendered three points this season and finally look settled under manager, Marc Skinner, who took over last season. But despite their standing, things haven’t been handed to them on a platter and have been earned in 90-minute increments.After all, this is a team that

Dec 4, 2022Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers 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.WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the ball fell through the hoop late in the fourth quarter on Sunday — Anthony Davis’ 20th made

Dec 4, 2022Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the nation’s leader in passing yards, will return to the Huskies for the 2023 season, he announced Sunday night.In a video posted to social media, Penix said, “As I look back on this

9:54 PM ETBen BabyESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduateCINCINNATI — Bengals coach Zac Taylor didn’t hesitate when asked whether quarterback Joe Burrow should be in contention to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award.”Absolutely,” Taylor said.Burrow added to his growing

Dec 3, 2022Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.ATLANTA — No. 1 Georgia’s place in the College Football Playoff was secure even before it beat No. 14 LSU 50-30 to win the SEC championship game Saturday. But Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Stetson Bennett weren’t looking past the

11:00 PM ETAdam SchefterESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksAs part of the conditions that enabled Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to be reinstated and be able to play Sunday against the Houston Texans, he has

Julianne Sitch became the first woman to coach a men’s soccer program to an NCAA championship when she led the University of Chicago past Williams College 2-0 in the Division III title game Saturday.Sitch, a former star player for DePaul and the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars, guided the top-seeded Maroons to a 22-0-1 record in

After a wild set of Thanksgiving week tournaments in which a slew of ranked opponents suffered early-season losses, many at the hands of unranked teams, the women’s college basketball world has another slate of marquee nonconference matchups over the next few days in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and Jimmy V Classic.The former features four matchups

10:27 AM ETJeff CarlisleCloseU.S. soccer correspondentJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Kyle BonaguraCloseESPN Staff WriterCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.DOHA, Qatar — Jesse Marsch knew Tyler Adams had it at age 15. Dave Sarachan and Alejandro Bedoya saw it during Adams’ first national team camp in Portugal

5:39 PM ETBill ConnellyESPN Staff Writer CloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.Editor’s note: As teams officially qualify for the round of 16, we’ll add them to the list. Thursday’s file now includes the teams that advanced from Groups E (Japan, Spain) and Group F (Morocco, Croatia), as well as updated odds of winning

4:55 PM ETMark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC AL KHOR, Qatar — Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second successive tournament, despite a second-half fightback to beat Costa Rica 4-2 at Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday.- World Cup 2022: News and features | Schedule | SquadsIn a remarkable game

playOlley: No interest in Ronaldo from European clubs (2:10)James Olley says the lack of interest in Cristiano Ronaldo shows the gap between how highly he rates himself compared to what top clubs think of him. (2:10)Nov 30, 2022Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo has a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia on the table after his

Nov 29, 2022Sam BordenESPN Senior Writer CloseSam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com.DOHA, Qatar — On Monday, United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter was asked to be, among other things, an economist, a customs agent, an expert on military policy and a United Nations ambassador.On Tuesday, he finally got to be what

1 FT Dawson: Nobody will want to play Australia in World Cup knockoutsDawson: Nobody will want to play Australia in World Cup knockouts1:10 KO First Half begins. 4 Aziz Behich Yellow Card HT Halftime 45 On: Keanu Baccus|Off: Craig Goodwin 45 On: Alexander Bah|Off: Rasmus Kristensen 57 Milos Degenek Yellow Card 59 On: Kasper Dolberg|Off:

Nov 28, 2022Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009.NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons exited Monday night’s 109-102 win over the

9:11 PM ETAdrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider CloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns will undergo an MRI on his right calf on Tuesday, but there is early optimism that he might have avoided a substantial injury to his lower right leg, sources told ESPN on Monday night.Towns suffered

Nov 27, 2022Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.AL RAYYAN, Qatar — US defender Walker Zimmerman said he and his teammates have no problem with the pressure that comes with a must-win game.The US men’s national team will face Iran at the Al Thumama Stadium on

Sunday’s World Cup action saw the second team (Canada) officially eliminated from knockout round contention, while there was also a brilliant 1-1 draw for two more contenders, Spain and Germany, that means Group E will go down to the wire as all four countries still have a clear path to the last 16. All eyes

7:14 PM ETGabriele MarcottiSenior Writer, ESPN FC DOHA, Qatar — This felt, for stretches, like a Champions League group stage game between potential tournament winners. You prod, you push, but, ultimately, you err on the side of caution because you know that you’ll live to fight another day. And the damage of a resounding defeat

Auburn has been in discussion with Liberty’s Hugh Freeze for weeks about him becoming the school’s next football coach, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.Sources said the Tigers are not expected to make a formal offer until after Saturday’s Iron Bowl game against Alabama, but the sides have informally discussed a contract for more than a

2:18 AM ETDavid M. HaleESPN Staff Writer CloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.The strangest thing about the response to USC hiring Lincoln Riley a year ago had nothing to do with the school itself. Riley was a home run. That much was obvious, and the only question seemed to be when

Nov 25, 2022David PurdumESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008The United States men’s national team will be looking to pull the latest World Cup shocker when they face heavily favored England on Friday.On Friday morning, a few hours before kickoff, the US were +600 underdogs to win the

12:12 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bills pass-rusher Von Miller did not tear an ACL during the team’s 28-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, but he is considered out indefinitely while he gathers more opinions on his right knee injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday.Miller will miss at least one

5:27 AM ETAssociated PressTensions ran high at Iran’s 2-0 win over Wales at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian government harassed those protesting against it and stadium security seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support for the protest movement that has gripped the Islamic Republic.Some fans were prevented by stadium

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, according to the team.The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.The Phillies said Harper is expected to return as a hitter only by the All-Star break and could return to playing right field by the end of the

playKansas defeats NC State 80-74 upon Self’s return (1:43)The Kansas Jayhawks pull off the win against NC State in Bill Self’s return from his four-game suspension. (1:43)5:46 PM ETESPN News Services PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Bill Self couldn’t wait to get started Wednesday at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Neither could hot-shooting Kansas rookie Gradey Dick.Dick

King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team’s stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi’s Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.The news is a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order, state media said. Prince Mohammed was not seen at

playKiffin says winning Egg Bowl helps Ole Miss recruiting (1:58)Lane Kiffin says “there’s not a lot of love in the relationship” between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, who are about to face off in the Egg Bowl. (1:58)5:08 PM ETChris LowESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University

8:47 PM ETESPN staffA two-loss team has never made the College Football Playoff, but at No. 5 this week, LSU (9-2) inched one step closer to making history.In the most notable decision from an otherwise predictable top six, the CFP selection committee deemed the Tigers a notch above one-loss USC, which is coming off its

Nov 21, 2022Associated Press South Carolina remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday after a chaotic week that saw half of the top 10 teams lose at least one game.The Gamecocks again were the unanimous choice, receiving all 29 votes from a national media panel after edging No. 2 Stanford in

7:00 AM ETAlden GonzalezCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN 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.Jesse RogersCloseESPN Staff WriterJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Major League Baseball will look appreciably different in 2023, when pitch clocks are implemented

Montverde Academy (Florida) has won Geico Nationals in back-to-back years.With five players ranked in the 2023 ESPN 100 and four more ranked in the 2024 ESPN 60, can the Eagles make it a three-peat?We rank the best teams in the country for the 2022-23 season. Below is the ESPN High School Boys’ Basketball Top 25

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a tournament like no other in that it starts just a week after the domestic season was put on pause.Unsurprisingly, that has meant a host of injury issues, given that a three-week injury can rule a player out of the World Cup entirely, where previously they would have

Nov 19, 2022Bill ConnellyESPN Staff Writer CloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.The World Series is just barely in the rearview. The NBA season is rolling and dramatic, while American football is as intense as ever. The European club soccer season hit pause only about two minutes ago. Thanksgiving is approaching quickly, and you

playWhy Ryan Clark is picking the Ravens to beat the Panthers (0:51)Ryan Clark says the Ravens’ defense and their ability to create turnovers will be the difference in the outcome of the game. (0:51)Nov 18, 2022Jamison HensleyESPN Staff Writer CloseUniversity of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and sonOWINGS MILLS, Md.

playTyrese Maxey ruled out with apparent foot injury (0:38)Tyrese Maxey ruled out for the second half vs. the Bucks after an apparent left foot injury. (0:38)9:46 PM ETTim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Emerging Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey suffered a left foot injury and sat out the second half of Friday night’s 110-102 win over the

1:40 AM ETTim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Following Milwaukee’s 110-102 loss to Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Friday night, a strange scene unfolded between Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, 76ers reserve center Montrezl Harrell and a ladder, culminating with Antetokounmpo pushing a 12-foot ladder out of his way and having it skid a few feet before

Nov 17, 2022Tim McManusESPN Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles continue to load up along the defensive interior.They agreed to terms with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on a one-year deal Thursday, one day after signing fellow veteran tackle Linval Joseph.Suh, 35, played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. He started all 17 regular-season games

3:45 PM ETESPN News Services WNBA star Brittney Griner was relocated to a penal colony in Mordovia, about 210 miles east of Moscow, to serve her nine-year sentence, her lawyers and agent said Thursday.Griner’s lawyers, Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov, had announced last week that the WNBA star was being transferred to a Russian penal

Nov 15, 2022Rob DemovskyESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters AssociationGREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers thinks it’s time for the NFL to mandate that all games be played on natural grass surfaces, but he

10:16 AM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., the suspected gunman in a shooting Sunday night that left three University of Virginia football players dead and another wounded, was aiming at people and not

The murkiness is clearing on the picture of legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference, while the West is increasingly mysterious.The Milwaukee Bucks, who once were 9-0, have dropped three of their past four games, including two lopsided losses to the Atlanta Hawks.Atlanta’s dominance of Milwaukee has allowed the reigning East champion Boston Celtics to jump

Countries go all out to motivate their fan bases and players whenever the World Cup rolls around. From big, elaborate roster announcements to viral advertisements and more, these stunts are about making sure the fans connect with those players and that team, rousing support from them, and giving the players an extra boost by reminding