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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

Nov 14, 2022Cesar HernandezDOHA, Qatar — Following hours, days and weeks of rumors regarding what Mexico’s final roster will look like, the men’s national team officially announced on Monday which 26 players will head to the World Cup.In general, most of the roster was fairly predictable and based off a preliminary 31-man list that was

Nov 13, 2022Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo says he “doesn’t respect” Erik ten Hag and claims the Manchester United manager tried to force him out in the summer.In an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, Ronaldo criticised Ten Hag, the club and former interim boss Ralf Rangnick.The 37-year-old was suspended by Ten Hag after refusing to appear

The United States women’s national team managed to stop their skid on the world stage with two quick-fire second-half goals to beat Germany on Sunday night in a friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.On the back foot from the off, the USA struggled to deal with Germany’s high-intensity play and gave up a

Nov 11, 2022ESPN staffWe’ve hit the midway point of the 2022 NFL season. Nine weeks down, nine to go. The first half was filled with surprises, from teams on unexpected playoff tracks to struggling veteran quarterbacks. But a lot can still happen over the two months remaining in the regular season.So we asked 17 of

Nov 11, 2022ESPN staffThe Week 10 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information

1:00 AM ETMarc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer NEW YORK — Alex Pereira had Israel Adesanya’s number in kickboxing. And he has it in MMA too.Pereira, the only man to ever knock out Adesanya, stopped him again via TKO at 2 minutes, 1 second of the fifth and final round Saturday night in the main event of

9:06 PM ETESPN News Services WASHINGTON — While officials reviewed Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel’s check to the head of Lightning defenseman Cal Foote, Tampa Bay’s Patrick Maroon dropped the gloves with Washington’s Garnet Hathaway during the lengthy stoppage.That was just the start of the fisticuffs as tensions boiled over Friday night between these teams, which

7:30 PM ETM.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.The lottery balls finally went their way, and there’s little doubt which player the Indiana Fever will select with the WNBA’s No. 1 draft

Nov 10, 2022Zach LoweESPN Senior Writer Allison Hueman, the noted Oakland-based artist and muralist, could not believe the email she was reading in January 2021: Would you be interested in designing the City Edition uniform for the Golden State Warriors?”Wait, are they really asking me to do this?” Hueman recalls thinking. “I remember having to

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8:22 PM ETJeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.United States manager Gregg Berhalter said it was “heartbreaking” to tell goalkeeper Zack Steffen that he had been left off the World Cup squad for Qatar.Steffen was thought to be a lock to make the team after featuring

5:19 PM ETSam BordenESPN Senior Writer CloseSam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com.It has been a long four years for the U.S. men’s national team, but finally — finally — graduation day is here.On Nov. 21, these young American students (of the game) will walk across the biggest stage (in sports). They’ll leave behind

Dwight Howard’s next basketball home will be overseas.The eight-time All-Star big man announced Monday night that he has signed to play with the Taoyuan Leopards, a professional team in Taiwan.”I am so so excited, and I can’t wait to touch down in Taiwan and start playing,” Howard said as part of a social media post

6:40 AM ETNFL Nation reportersWelcome to Week 10 of the NFL regular season. It’s officially the middle of the campaign, so let’s check out how every team is doing — good or bad.Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluated how teams are stacking up through

5:05 PM ETRob 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. — The Packers already know they lost one starter for the rest of the season and are worried about the possibility of losing another.That

playReliving college basketball’s top plays from last season (1:55)As a new college basketball year gets set to tip off, look back at the top 10 plays from 2021-22. (1:55)5:14 PM ETJeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Top-25 senior Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA

Nov 5, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer Logan Paul’s widely praised WWE performance this weekend has come with a cost.Paul, the former YouTuber who has dabbled in boxing and now pro wrestling, announced Saturday night on social media that he tore an MCL and meniscus, and potentially an ACL, in his WWE main event match with

2:58 PM ETJamison HensleyESPN Staff Writer CloseUniversity of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and sonNEW ORLEANS — Lamar Jackson will officially be without his top target for the Baltimore Ravens’ game at the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews (shoulder, knee) was downgraded to

2:57 PM ETRob 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 AssociationDETROIT — It was a painful first half for the Green Bay Packers in more ways than one.They lost two starters to injury — receiver Romeo Doubs

Nov 5, 2022Jamal CollierESPN MINNEAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Bucks improved to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history Friday night, continuing their red-hot start to the season with a 115-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Bucks are the NBA’s last unbeaten team and became the first team to start the season 8-0 since 2015-16

Manchester City went to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday but they left it late to secure a 2-1 win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)It looked to be a typical day at the office for the Premier League champions when Ilkay Gundogan drove

7:00 AM ETESPN Betting and Fantasy AnalystsWeek 9 kicked off Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles continuing their perfect start after a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans. Action continues Sunday with 10 more games during the day (six teams have byes). So what can we expect from a betting perspective? And what are the best

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a month-long festival of football, packed with drama and excitement. ESPN is there for it all!Content and fixturesFixtures & Bracket: Daily match schedule Groups: Tables at the 2022 World Cup Squads: Check out the confirmed rosters Stadiums: All the venues News and features: ESPN’s home for everything World

Nov 2, 2022Alden 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.PHILADELPHIA — Cristian Javier’s parents, Trinidad Mieses and Cecilio Javier, flew from the Dominican Republic to Philadelphia and sat in his hotel room late Tuesday night, in

11:29 PM ETESPN staffThe Houston Astros made World Series history on Wednesday night, throwing a combined no-hitter in a dominant 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Considering Philly’s home run barrage in Game 3, this was exceptionally impressive.The series is now tied 2-2, and the Phillies have one more game at home before they have

8:00 AM ETAlexa PhilippouESPN CloseCovers 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 EnquirerCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Haley and Hanna Cavinder arrive at a photo shoot in Miami’s

The Denver Broncos traded outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday for a package that includes the 2023 first-round pick that Miami acquired from the San Francisco 49ers last year.The Dolphins also sent running back Chase Edmonds and a 2024 fourth-round pick to Denver for a 2025 fifth-round selection along with Chubb.The

7:17 PM ETHeather DinichESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityGRAPEVINE, Texas — Undefeated Tennessee earned the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff’s initial Top 25 ranking Tuesday night, marking the first time in the program’s history it cracked the top four, followed by No. 2

Two games into the 2022 World Series, there has been no shortage of drama on the field in Houston.First, it was the underdog Phillies storming back from a 5-0 deficit in Game 1 and handing the Astros their first loss of the postseason thanks to J.T. Realmuto’s game-winning 10th-inning long ball.Then, it was Houston’s turn

Oct 31, 2022Alaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The chippiness between Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs and Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander began when both players ran out of the tunnel at the same time for pregame warm-ups. But how it ended? Well, that depends on who you ask.”I don’t give a f— who

The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which teams have the best chance to make this season’s College Football Playoff. 10/31/2022 We are only a month away from conference championship weekend. Think you know who will be the last four standing? See for yourself. For the past eight years, the Allstate Playoff Predictor has been painting

Crysencio Summerville scored a dramatic late winner as Leeds United shocked Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday night, handing Jurgen Klopp’s side their first home Premier League loss in 30 matches.Liverpool got off to another disastrous start after four minutes when Joe Gomez played a blind back pass to Alisson, who had moved out of

6:38 PM ETAssociated PressFlamengo marched unbeaten to a third Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico-PR 1-0 in the all-Brazilian final on Saturday.Gabriel Barbosa starred in the final yet again by producing the only goal in a half-full Metropolitano Stadium in Ecuador.- Vickery: Worthy champions Flamengo dominant in final – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS

playBo Nix jukes out defender for a TD (0:23)Bo Nix makes a nice move for an Oregon touchdown. (0:23)9:05 PM ETKyle BonaguraESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.BERKELEY, Calif. — Oregon extended its winning streak to seven games and quarterback Bo Nix’s performance put him in select company in the

Oct 28, 2022Gab MarcottiSenior Writer, ESPN FC In less than three weeks, Brazil — the football team — head to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar among the favourites to win it all. Not only do they top the FIFA rankings heading into the tournament, but they’ve lost just two competitive games in the past

7:00 AM ETKristen ShiltonESPN NHL reporter CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.The first two weeks of the 2022-23 NHL season are in the books, and while some things haven’t surprised us — the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights leading their divisions, and the Arizona Coyotes near the bottom — there has

Kelly Rule was just trying to help.The celebrating woman on the street being interviewed by Rule, a local news reporter, was great for TV but paused as she named the Philadelphia sports teams who are “taking over” in addition to the Phillies, who had clinched the National League pennant that night.”The Union,” Rule offered, only

Oct 25, 2022Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer CloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksBrian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world.The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3, have roster construction issues and eventually will have to

Oct 25, 2022David FlemingESPN Senior Writer Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and FlemFile columnist for ESPN.com. Has written more than 30 cover stories for SI and ESPN. Author of “Noah’s Rainbow” (a father’s memoir) and “Breaker Boys” (stolen 1925 NFL title).INSTEAD OF A bank vault or a Brink’s truck, the betting slips from

Oct 25, 2022David PurdumESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008A fortuitous bettor in Colorado is in position to win big on the World Series, a potential score magnified by a bookmaker’s miscalculation.On April 13, one week into the Major League Baseball season, a bettor in Colorado placed a

playNFL says game officials didn’t seek Evans’ autograph (0:16)Take a look as officials Jeff Lamberth and Tripp Sutter appear to ask Mike Evans for something in the tunnel postgame. (0:16)Oct 25, 2022Kevin SeifertESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008A postgame interaction between two

2:05 PM 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 childrenFRISCO, Texas — Looking to shore up the their run defense, the Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Las Vegas

Oct 24, 2022Chris WrightToe Poke writer Newcastle United’s excellent run of form continued this weekend with a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur that saw Eddie Howe’s side stretch their Premier League unbeaten streak to seven games and go climbing into the top four.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)The decisive goal came via

Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest league is in the bag. From Napoli’s gritty 1-0 over AS Roma in Serie A, to Liverpool’s shock loss to Nottingham Forest, there was no shortage of drama.ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, James Tyler and Mark Ogden break down the big

5:37 PM ETSam MarsdenBarcelona correspondent Ousmane Dembele was brilliant in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, keeping the gap behind league leaders Real Madrid to three points. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)Dembele ran the show after assisting three goals and scoring once at the Camp Nou. Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and

HOUNYYHittersH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG J. Altuve 2B1-5501000214.083.154.167Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Altuve struck out swinging.2nd: Altuve grounded out to second.5th: Altuve doubled to right.6th: Altuve grounded into fielder’s choice to shortstop, McCormick out at second.9th: Altuve struck out swinging. J. Pena SS0-5500000222.308.308.692Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Peña struck out swinging.3rd: Peña struck out swinging.5th: Peña grounded out to

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, 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: Real Madrid look to DalotReal Madrid are monitoring the situation

SDPHIHittersH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG J. Profar LF1-4411001023.200.333.200Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Profar popped out to second.2nd: Profar lined out to right.5th: Profar walked.7th: Profar reached on infield single to catcher.9th: Profar grounded out to second. J. Soto RF1-4411210014.200.294.467Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Soto grounded out to first.2nd: Soto lined out to right.5th: Soto homered to right (383 feet)

Oct 21, 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.LOS ANGELES — The Lakers can’t hit outside shots. That much is clear after L.A. shot 9-for-45 from 3 in Thursday night’s

Oct 21, 2022Josh WeinfussESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Both Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Kyler Murray downplayed a heated exchange that cameras caught in the second quarter Thursday night following their 42-34 win over the New Orleans

9:22 PM 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

PHISDHittersH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG K. Schwarber LF0-3300101020.333.500.833Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Schwarber flied out to center.2nd: Schwarber grounded out to first, Vierling scored, Sosa to second.5th: Schwarber walked.7th: Schwarber grounded out to third. R. Hoskins 1B1-4411110116.125.125.500Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Hoskins flied out to center.2nd: Hoskins flied out to right.5th: Hoskins struck out looking.8th: Hoskins homered to left

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, 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: Jorginho to replace Busquets at BarcelonaBarcelona are eyeing a potential

12:03 PM ETRob DawsonCorrespondent The joke doing the rounds on social media is that after making the Premier League look easy with four titles in five years, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has built himself a challenger by sending Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal.With the former Man City assistant in charge

Oct 18, 2022NFL NationESPN It’s Week 7 of the NFL regular season.Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluated how teams are stacking up through six weeks.From the unexpected dominance of the NFC East to the 4-2 New York Jets, it has been hard to predict

Oct 17, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer UFC 280 might be the deepest card the promotion has put on so far this year — as it features essential fights in two of the best divisions: lightweight and bantamweight.In the main event, the vacant UFC lightweight title will be decided in a bout between former champion Charles

9:18 AM ETJeff WagenheimESPN A dominant champion lords over the fight game like a king. There’s respect piled on from all directions, sometimes admiringly, sometimes grudgingly. The champ’s every trip inside the Octagon draws the rapt anticipation of how greatness will manifest itself once again. The fans, even those generally hard to please, stand back

Oct 16, 2022Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson was physically unable to return to Sunday’s 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings after he left in the first half with a thumb injury to his throwing hand, coach Mike McDaniel said.Thompson, who made his first career start, appeared to hit his right

Whether you are dipping your toes into fantasy basketball for the first time or are a longtime fantasy hoops veteran, the 2022-23 ESPN Fantasy Basketball draft kit has everything you need to crush your drafts.From rankings and profiles to sleepers, breakouts and busts, we’ve got you covered from every angle, all in one convenient place.Create

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than a week away and fantasy basketball draft season is in full swing. Our fantasy basketball experts have been busy participating in a number of drafts across leagues as well as offering advice about strategy in different formats.However, there are always a few last-minute takeaways that can help anyone

5:36 PM ETJesse RogersESPN Staff Writer CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies had a weekend full of viral highlights as they advanced to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2010 by beating the Atlanta Braves 8-3 in Game 4 of the

A week after wowing NBA players and fans alike in Las Vegas, Victor Wembanyama, a potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, was back in France. The eye-popping performances continued in his home country Saturday.Paris-based Metropolitan 92 faced Le Mans in LNB Pro A, the highest level of pro basketball in France. In

Oct 13, 2022Jake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBEREA, Ohio — Another woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, alleging the suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback pressured her into oral sex during a massage session in 2020.It is the 26th known lawsuit filed against Watson

Oct 14, 2022Courtney CroninESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017.CHICAGO — Standing at the dais postgame still partially in uniform with grass stains all over his white pants — a sign of how many hits he took in a 12-7 loss to

11:21 PM ETCourtney CroninCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017.John KeimCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland BrownsCHICAGO — The Washington Commanders

William Purnell/Icon SportswireNever count out “Touchdown Travis,” defensive tackles sound off on roughing the passer calls and more football quotes of the week.”You can’t tell me I’m not all AL BUNDY”Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on scoring four touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, much like Bundy, the main

playWhy the Cowboys are the Eagles’ toughest test so far (0:55)Domonique Foxworth discusses what Jalen Hurts’ performance vs. the Cowboys on Sunday night will reveal to fans going forward. (0:55)6:19 PM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and

12:10 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 the Cleveland BrownsASHBURN, Va. — Ron Rivera was chatting with former Chicago Bears teammate Walter Payton on the sidelines during a game in 1996. The

An understrength Spain women’s team beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly in Pamplona on Tuesday night.Laia Codina put the hosts up before the break and Esther Gonzalez doubled the lead in the second half with a stunning volley to give Spain an unlikely win over the the U.S.- Kassouf: Spain outplayed USWNT and

SEAHOUHittersH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG J. Rodriguez CF2-4432201123.500.6001.250Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Rodríguez walked.2nd: Rodríguez doubled to deep right, Frazier scored and Kelenic scored.4th: Rodríguez tripled to deep center.6th: Rodríguez struck out looking.9th: Rodríguez flied out to right. T. France 1B3-5503200121.600.600.800Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: France singled to right, Rodríguez to third.2nd: France singled to center, Rodríguez scored.4th: France

Oct 10, 2022Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaTennessee starting safety Jaylen McCollough was arrested Sunday on felony charges of aggravated assault following an incident at a Knoxville apartment complex.According to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrest warrant, officers responded to

1:07 PM ETJake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBEREA, Ohio — Quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to the Cleveland Browns’ training facility on Monday.Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy by committing sexual assault on massage therapists, as defined by the NFL. He is serving an 11-game

7:00 AM ETRyan S. ClarkCloseNHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Kristen ShiltonCloseESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching.ESPN will be your home for hockey, including

7:00 AM ETDoug KezirianESPN Sports Betting Insider CloseESPN Sports Betting Analyst Host of Daily Wager Behind The Bets podcast hostThe calendar has turned to October, and many football fans and handicappers feel they now have a decent sense of each team. Their opinions and assessments reflect confidence, and bettors seem rather comfortable. Expanding on that

MLB’s first-ever wild-card series weekend concludes with just one Game 3: the San Diego Padres at New York Mets.The playoff field expanded to 12 teams for the 2022 postseason — four best-of-three series to determine which teams will advance to the ALDS (against the Houston Astros or the New York Yankees) and NLDS (against the

Oct 7, 2022Associated Press CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to an eight-year, $50 million extension, the team announced Friday.Weegar came to Calgary on July 25 along with Jonathan Huberdeau in a trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.Weegar would have become an unrestricted free agent next year.”This

8:09 PM 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.ST. LOUIS — Jean Segura’s career spanned 11 seasons and 1,328 games before he finally reached the postseason, the longest active streak in the major leagues. On

12:49 PM ETAssociated Press The University of Kansas announced plans Friday for long-awaited renovations to Memorial Stadium, the Anderson Family Football Complex and other facilities along with potential conference, entertainment and retail spaces.The school has long studied ways to renovate the aging stadium, one of the oldest football venues in major college football, but support

Oct 6, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer A unique football-versus-MMA matchup has been added to the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard.Former NFL All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell will face ex-UFC fighter Uriah Hall in a pro boxing match Oct. 29 in Glendale, Arizona.The four-round contest has been contracted at 195 pounds and neither man can

4:26 PM ETAssociated Press BOSTON — The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team’s hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag’s owner contends in a federal lawsuit.After the flag had been on display a couple of months, Brady’s signature written

Oct 5, 2022Michael DiRoccoESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winnerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Quarterback Blake Bortles, who led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a division title and the AFC Championship Game after the 2017 season, says he has retired.Bortles, the No.

Jalon Daniels and the Kansas Jayhawks host No. 17 TCU at home on Saturday afternoon, but are still seven-point underdogs. Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images8:30 AM ETESPN Stats & InformationWeek 6 of the college football season features more teams around the country starting their conference schedule, including three matchups between ranked teams in the AP Top

Move over, Roger Maris: New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit his 62nd home run of the 2022 MLB season, setting the single-season record for the American League.His 62nd home run — which came off Texas Rangers righty Jesus Tinoco on Tuesday in the Yankees’ final series of the regular season — moved him

playAlbert Pujols stays red-hot with 703rd career homer (0:57)Albert Pujols continues his torrid stretch as he goes deep for the 703rd time in his career. (0:57)Oct 3, 2022ESPN News Services PITTSBURGH — Albert Pujols hit his 703rd career home run Monday night.The 42-year-old slugger connected for the St. Louis Cardinals off Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch

11:48 PM ETESPN News Services HOUSTON — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson would be dancing in a champagne shower come October.But this team persevered through the tough start and an

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 — Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons made his long-awaited debut with his new

9:32 PM ETAdam TeicherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013TAMPA, Fla. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes added to his collection of unusual touchdown passes in the second quarter on the road Sunday night against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The former MVP of

12:46 PM ETNFL NationESPN Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season got underway Thursday night with a Cincinnati Bengals win that was overshadowed by a frightening injury to Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a concussion and was briefly hospitalized.Sunday’s slate of games ended with the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes using

Oct 1, 2022ESPN News Services TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR driver Jordan Anderson was airlifted out of Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday with second-degree burns from a crash in the Truck Series race.Anderson’s truck was spinning across the track when flames began shooting from underneath the Chevrolet. The truck continued to spin and slide toward an interior

12:35 PM ETMarly RiveraESPN Writer CloseMarly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com.NEW YORK — Zack Britton might have played his last game in pinstripes Friday night, as the New York Yankees returned the veteran left-handed reliever to the injured list after he struggled in his attempt to come back early from Tommy John

2:01 PM ETDave WilsonESPN Staff Writer CloseDave 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.Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel left Saturday’s game against TCU after taking a blow to the head on a slide in the second quarter and did not

Sep 29, 2022Bill ConnellyESPN Staff Writer CloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.In retrospect, Danny Drinkwater’s prowess was the sign that Leicester City had something special going on. The Foxes had plenty of soon-to-be huge names on their Premier League-winning 2015-16 roster — N’Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and of course Jamie Vardy — but

11:14 PM ETBen BabyCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduateMarcel Louis-JacquesCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 27-15 on Thursday night, but head and neck injuries suffered by Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the second quarter were the story of

Think the Frenkie De Jong saga is over at Man United? Think again. ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. Jump to: Barcelona … in Real Madrid white? | Lukaku, Potter set for Chelsea talks | Ronaldo no longer a poster boy | English football’s big decision amid fixture crisis | Man City’s Etihad Stadium boost

playWhy Stephen A. is concerned by Tom Brady’s lack of chemistry with Bucs’ offense (1:55)Stephen A. Smith explains why Tom Brady and the Bucs need a win more than the Chiefs on Sunday. (1:55)Sep 28, 2022Kevin SeifertESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008The

9:28 PM ETMarly RiveraESPN Writer CloseMarly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com.TORONTO — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, tying Roger Maris’ American League record.It took Maris until Oct. 1, the final game of the 1961 season, to

Sep 26, 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 guard Kyrie Irving says he turned down a four-year extension

11:12 AM ETMark SchlabachCloseESPN Senior WriterSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaJeff BorzelloCloseESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.An Independent Accountability Resolution Process hearing panel concluded that Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway didn’t violate NCAA

KO First Half begins. 30 On: Paul Arriola|Off: Giovanni Reyna 31 On: Asiri Haitham|Off: Sami Al-Naji HT First Half ends, Saudi Arabia 0, USA 0. 57 Saud Abdulhamid Yellow Card 59 On: Mark McKenzie|Off: Aaron Long 59 On: Joe Scally|Off: DeAndre Yedlin 59 On: Jesús Ferreira|Off: Ricardo Pepi 66 On: Fahad Al Muwallad|Off: Feras Al

playTua exits game after hard hit (0:41)Tua Tagovailoa is slow to get up and woozy after a hard hit. (0:41)Sep 25, 2022Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — The NFL Players Association has told the NFL it wants to initiate a review of the league’s concussion protocols following Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s return to Sunday’s game against

2:05 AM ETESPN News Services SYDNEY — A’ja Wilson and the United States women’s basketball team put on quite a show, breaking the FIBA Women’s World Cup scoring mark in a record rout of South Korea.Brionna Jones scored 24 points, and Wilson added 20 to help the U.S. beat South Korea 145-69 on Monday. Shakira

Sep 24, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer Popular UFC lightweight Bobby Green said in an Instagram video Friday night that he was forced out of a scheduled fight at UFC 276 due to a positive drug test.Green said — as he was in training camp for the scheduled July 2 bout against fellow veteran fighter Jim

Sep 24, 2022Jeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”Right-hander Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a five-year contract extension that will keep the prized trade-deadline acquisition part of the ascendant team’s core for the foreseeable future, the team

Twenty-two years. Seven hundred home runs.Albert Pujols achieved a level of greatness only three other players in the history of the game have matched when he hit No. 700 on Friday night — his second homer of the evening at Dodger Stadium. He joins Barry Bonds, Henry Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only players

Sep 23, 2022Mike CoppingerESPN Shakur Stevenson returns to his native Newark, New Jersey, squarely on the precipice of pound-for-pound greatness, if not stardom. At 25, Stevenson owns an Olympic silver medal along with titles in two weight classes.Until Thursday, when he failed to make weight, Stevenson was a unified champion at 130 pounds. He was

Do “clothes make the man” as Mark Twain and Erasmus famously said? If so, does that make Eli Manning, the two-time Super Bowl-winning former New York Giants QB, boring?The People Gallery, an Instagram and TikTok account run by Maurice Kamara, stops people in New York to enthusiastically ask them about their personal fashion choices. According

4:27 PM ETSimon CambersD’Arcy MaineLONDON — After 24 years on the ATP Tour, with 20 Grand Slam titles and 103 tournament wins worldwide to his name, Roger Federer will play his final professional match on Friday night, when he partners with his old rival Rafael Nadal in doubles at the fifth edition of the Laver

Sep 21, 2022Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. — Six days removed from suffering a fracture to his rib cartilage, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is considered day-to-day ahead of a Week 3

5:13 PM ETJordan RaananESPN Staff Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay didn’t exactly like coach Brian Daboll’s decision to play him for just two snaps in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Carolina Panthers.”Of course I don’t really agree with it. Or like it,” Golladay, who was talking to the

Sep 20, 2022Ryan S. ClarkNHL reporter CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Instead of Nathan MacKinnon having the mantle of one of the league’s best bargain contracts, he is now about to become the highest-paid player in the game starting next season.MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to an eight-year, $100.8 million extension

7:00 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NFL on Tuesday suspended Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Bobby Hart for one game after the league said he took a swing at a Titans player following Monday night’s game but instead hit a Tennessee coach.Per the league’s release announcing the suspension for violating unsportsmanlike conduct rules, Hart’s

7:41 PM ETChris LowESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of TennesseeDespite his league winning 12 of the last 16 national championships, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said one of the most important components of an expanded 12-team College Football Playoff would be helping the sport not to

Sep 19, 2022Eric 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.An exciting Week 2 of the NFL season culminates with a Monday night doubleheader. In the first game, the Tennessee Titans will play the Buffalo

12:00 PM ETJordan RaananESPN Staff Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Leading 19-16, the New York Giants could have very easily handed the ball to running back Saquon Barkley on third-and-6 from their own 40-yard line with 1:50 remaining. Force the Carolina Panthers to use their final timeout, punt the ball and rely on a defense

12:00 PM ETNick 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. — As the San Francisco 49ers watched quarterback Trey Lance leave on a cart with his right leg in an air cast, the unmistakable feeling of

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered a broken right pinkie finger in Saturday night’s 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced.Braves manager Brian Snitker said Albies will miss the rest of the regular season but that a return in the postseason is “a possibility.””I hate it for him. My heart breaks for

12:37 AM ETMike CoppingerESPN LAS VEGAS — After the final bell and 36 rounds together, Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin shared a long embrace, apparently ending a feud that grew personal over the five years since they first met in the ring.In yet another close fight, Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship Saturday at

playNBPA executive director wants Sarver banned for life (0:55)NBPA executive director Tamika Tremaglio says that NBA players do not want Robert Sarver back in a position of power. (0:55)Sep 16, 2022Baxter HolmesCloseESPN Senior WriterBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the

5:13 PM ETNFL NationESPN As Week 2 of the NFL season continues, injuries have caused teams to dig into their depth charts and make a few changes to their rotations.The Dallas Cowboys suffered a massive loss in Week 1 after quarterback Dak Prescott fractured his right thumb against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Owner and general

7:30 AM ETESPN staffThe Week 2 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information

6:49 PM ETAssociated Press NEW YORK — Sandy Alderson will step down as president of the New York Mets when the team finds his replacement.The 74-year-old Alderson, a cancer survivor who has served two stints as New York’s general manager, will move to a new role as special adviser to owners Steve and Alex Cohen

8:45 AM ETM.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.LAS VEGAS — How on fire has Chelsea Gray been during the 2022 WNBA playoffs? Teammate A’ja Wilson is the league’s MVP, yet even

playAre the Detroit Lions underrated? (1:31)Marcus Spears explains why the Detroit Lions may have an extremely underrated offense. (1:31)Sep 13, 2022Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — If the betting odds hold, the Detroit Lions will be in unfamiliar territory Sunday at home against the Washington Commanders.After playing in 24 consecutive games as an underdog, the longest active

5:21 AM ETJames OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC The Premier League have accepted a request from Arsenal to postpone their game with Manchester City next month to accommodate a rearranged Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven.The north London side risked forfeiting the points after the original match against PSV — due to be played on Thursday

7:50 AM ETBrett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer CloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunFOR MAJDI SHAMMAS, the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 9 in Las Vegas were a manager’s worst nightmare.At approximately 4 a.m. local time, Shammas knew his fighter, Khamzat Chimaev, would not make weight for a

Sep 12, 2022Tim BontempsESPN The Minnesota Timberwolves said in a statement Monday they were “disappointed” in guard Anthony Edwards for anti-gay comments he made in an Instagram video over the weekend.”We are disappointed in the language and actions Anthony Edwards displayed on social media,” the team said in a statement attributed to team president Tim

11:22 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 1999SEATTLE — There will be many games still to come in Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos career.But in his first

11:23 PM ETBrady HendersonJeff LegwoldCloseESPN Senior Writer 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 1999SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks upset the Denver Broncos 17-16 on Monday night as Russell Wilson, who played his

Sep 11, 2022Andrea AdelsonESPN Senior Writer Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.Nebraska fired football coach Scott Frost on Sunday, one day after a 45-42 home loss to Georgia Southern in what had become an untenable situation for the Huskers.Nebraska (1-2) had been a three-touchdown favorite.”Earlier today I met

2:17 PM ETAssociated Press Georgia reclaimed the top spot in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, and Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Arkansas moved into the top 10 after an upset-filled weekend across the country.The defending national champion Bulldogs, who started the season at No. 3 in the AP Top 25, took two weeks to

playQuinn Ewers exits game after big hit (0:37)Quinn Ewers exits in the first quarter vs. Alabama after taking a big hit. (0:37)Sep 10, 2022Dave WilsonESPN Staff Writer CloseDave 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.Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers

12:50 PM ETNate SaundersF1 Associate Editor Close• Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University • Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014MONZA, Italy — George Russell has said he believes Max Verstappen will slice through the field at the Italian Grand Prix from wherever he starts on Sunday.There was confusion over the final

It was closer than expected, but thanks to the magic of Alabama Crimson Tide QB Bryce Young, the top-ranked Tide survived a test from the Texas Longhorns.Texas’ defense was salty all game, and the Longhorns held a late fourth-quarter lead despite playing without starting QB Quinn Ewers. But a missed field goal early in the

playWill there be any pushback against MLB’s rule changes? (0:38)Jesse Rogers breaks down MLB’s proposed rule changes for 2023 that will receive a lot of interest around the league. (0:38)Sep 8, 2022Jesse RogersESPN Staff Writer CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.The Major League Baseball competition committee is set to

Sep 8, 2022ESPN staffAfter a wild Week 1 that featured five consecutive days of games, ranging from Appalachian State scoring 40 points in the fourth quarter alone and still losing to North Carolina to Iowa scoring seven points (on two safeties and a field goal) in four quarters and winning, what does the second full

Sep 7, 2022Arch BellU.S. soccer writer The 2022 NFL season kicks off this Thursday much to the delight of fans everywhere, and in particular to those (of us) who play fantasy football. The usual fantasy football highs and lows will be felt by millions, including players across Major League Soccer.In many MLS locker rooms, fantasy

Sep 7, 2022Rob DawsonCorrespondent For a tournament Erik ten Hag doesn’t really want to be in, the Europa League can offer the Manchester United manager everything he needs from his first season in charge.If the Dutchman hadn’t swapped jobs in the summer, he would have spent Wednesday preparing Ajax for their Champions League opener against

10:48 PM ETCesar HernandezSecond half goals from Facundo Torres and Benji Michel gave Orlando City SC a 3-0 win over Sacramento Republic in Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup final, providing Orlando with their first trophy since their 2015 Major League Soccer debut and a spot in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga

Sep 6, 2022Tom 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 2018NEW YORK — Nick Kyrgios promised he’d put on a show. And against the defending champion Daniil Medvedev, the US Open was

Sep 5, 2022ESPN Fantasy StaffESPN’s weekly PPR, non-PPR and IDP fantasy football rankings are an aggregate of our rankers (eight PPR, four non-PPR, four IDP), listed alphabetically. They are Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell and Eric Moody.Rankings for the week will be published every Tuesday and are updated throughout the week for news

Sep 5, 2022Chris WrightToe Poke writer As inspiration for their new 2022-23 third kit, Liverpool have decided to pay homage to both the club’s proud record in European competition and the vast legion of travelling fans who continue to loyally follow the team across the continent.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)While the

Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From AC Milan securing the first derby win of the Serie A season to fans, coaches and players raging at VAR in the Premier League, there was no shortage of drama.ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland, Julien Laurens, James Tyler and Mark Ogden

Sep 4, 2022David M. HaleESPN Staff Writer CloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.To endure an offseason as a college football fan is to live within an ecosystem of daily panic, nearly constant tumult and, on the plus side, the occasional heated debate over what to name a chicken. These are fraught

Sep 3, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer PARIS — The city of love turned into the city of fisticuffs Saturday, and native son Ciryl Gane put an exclamation point on a historic event.Gane, the former UFC interim heavyweight champion, knocked out Tai Tuivasa at 4:23 of the third round in the epic main event of UFC

8:27 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaATLANTA — Defending national champion Georgia might have lost 15 players to the NFL draft, but the No. 3 Bulldogs looked just fine in the first game of their title defense, blasting No.

4:29 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaATLANTA — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey isn’t confident a 12-team College Football Playoff will make its debut before the 2026 season.Sankey, speaking to reporters Saturday before No. 3 Georgia’s contest against No. 11

playLonzo Ball’s best plays from his first season with the Bulls (2:02)Check out the top moments from Lonzo Ball during his first year in Chicago. (2:02)5:40 PM ETJamal CollierRamona ShelburneCloseESPN Senior WriterSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsCHICAGO — Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp and

6:54 AM ETMike TriplettESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduateNobody has a more stacked lineup of fantasy football analysts and NFL team reporters than ESPN. It’s the rare “backfield by committee” that is actually a good

The summer transfer window has reached the Sept. 1 deadline, and 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: Chelsea announce Aubameyang, ZakariaAs the summer transfer window comes to a close, Chelsea have agreed to permanently

Aug 31, 2022Courtney CroninESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017.CHICAGO — As Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was struggling through his debut as an NFL starter against the Browns last Sept. 26, his father, Pablo, went to a concessions stand in Cleveland’s

Aug 31, 2022Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer CloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Greetings from the Wilson family vacation, circa 2008. We’re on a luxury cruise ship in the middle of the Caribbean, sailing toward the island of St. Thomas. On board is a really cool basketball

Aug 30, 2022DJ Bien-AimeESPN The Houston Texans made a surprise cut and released veteran running back Marlon Mack on Tuesday.Mack plans to sign with the Texans on their practice squad on Wednesday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The Texans signed Mack to a one-year deal in March after his four-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts.

playDoes Laviska Shenault Jr. have a better opportunity to produce in Carolina? (1:46)Field Yates breaks down Laviska Shenault Jr.’s fantasy prospects after being traded from the Jaguars to the Panthers. (1:46)8:15 PM ETNFL NationESPN The 2022 NFL season will kick off a week from Thursday as the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the

10:45 AM ETESPN staffWhile NFL cut-down day is just around the corner, players being released and free-agent signings aren’t the only moves that happen during August in the NFL.Teams also use trades, as they are not only useful in shoring up inconsistent position groups, but also a way to get value from players who might

Aug 29, 2022Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensPierre-Emerick Aubameyang was assaulted as an armed gang equipped with iron bars targeted the Barcelona striker’s house on Monday, the club have confirmed.Aubameyang and his wife were handcuffed and tied up for a sustained period during the burglary, although club sources say neither suffered serious injuries.The thieves broke into Aubameyang’s home

7:30 AM ETPaolo UggettiESPN LIKE MANY STORIED FOOTBALL programs, USC attempts to overwhelm you with its history once you step on campus. Plaques filled with names of previous great players line the walkway toward the practice field named after former head coach Howard Jones alongside donor Brian Kennedy. Before every practice, players walk up an

7:30 AM ETAlex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.Matt Leinart is no longer the baby-faced quarterback leading USC to national championships.During a phone interview this summer, the 39-year-old who now works as a college football analyst for Fox was driving between appointments while trying to keep his kids quiet

Aug 25, 2022M.A. VoepelCloseESPN.comM.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.Alexa PhilippouCloseESPNCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native

The top four seeds advanced to the semifinals of the 2022 WNBA playoffs with relative ease, but the matchups and storylines that await in the next round are hardly short of intrigue.The top-seeded Las Vegas Aces and No. 4 seed Seattle Storm face off in a battle featuring seven former No. 1 overall draft picks.

6:41 AM ETTristan H. CockcroftThere are few worries during fantasy football draft season that unnecessarily weigh on managers’ minds more than the annual selection of your draft position.We fret this chore to a degree we shouldn’t, perhaps because of the perceived importance of that precious first-round pick. It’s important, and we certainly want to be

Aug 26, 2022Alexa PhilippouESPN CloseCovers 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 EnquirerThe Las Vegas Aces’ Becky Hammon was named 2022 WNBA Coach of the Year, the

12:21 PM ETKiley McDanielESPN MLB Insider CloseESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for four MLB teams.Cuban right-hander Luis Morales, a coveted 19-year-old prospect who is expected to demand a record-breaking sum for a pitcher from the international bonus pool, will be

Aug 24, 2022Doug KezirianESPN CloseESPN Sports Betting Analyst Host of Daily Wager Behind The Bets podcast hostThe 2022 NFL rookie class is posing unique challenges for oddsmakers this season. Most sportsbooks stand to lose money if Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens wins Offensive Rookie of the Year.Positive reports from training camp and a touchdown

playWill Dameon Pierce have a productive fantasy season? (2:05)Field Yates and Mike Clay weigh in on the Texans backfield and whether Dameon Pierce will have a successful season this year. (2:05)Aug 23, 2022Mike ClayESPN Writer CloseFantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com Member of Pro Football Writers of America Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is undergoing tests for a possible right foot injury suffered in a pro-am game Saturday in Seattle, a team spokesperson told ESPN.”Chet is in the process of undergoing evaluation, and when we have an update, we will communicate,” the spokesperson told ESPN.Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in this

2:01 PM ETAssociated Press PITTSBURGH — If the goal of swinging a bat is to hit the ball hard, then Oneil Cruz did it better than anyone.The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie recorded the hardest-hit ball in the seven years that Major League Baseball has measured exit velocity, lashing a single that came off the bat at

6:38 PM ETJeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The San Diego Wave has sold in excess of 27,000 tickets for its Sept. 17 match against Angel City FC, enough to break the National Women’s Soccer League’s all-time attendance record for a standalone game.The Wave and U.S.

1:19 PM 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.The Los Angeles Angels could undergo a change in ownership.Arte Moreno, who has presided over the franchise for the better part of two decades, has “initiated a

5:37 PM ETJames OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC MANCHESTER, England — Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford helped Man United shrug off a tumultuous start to the season and beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford to re-ignite their campaign. Mohamed Salah scored a consolation inside the final 10 minutes to give the hosts some nervous

11:10 PM ETESPN NFL Nation reportersThe Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears kicked off Week 2 of the preseason on Thursday in Seattle.Second-year quarterback Justin Fields looked sharp for the Bears in his lone drive to begin the game, while Seahawks starter Geno Smith and the offensive unit struggled to pick up first downs in their

Aug 21, 2022ESPN News Services Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna was booed by the Atlanta home crowd Sunday in the veteran outfielder’s first appearance since being arrested on a driving under the influence charge.Ozuna was booked early Friday and released on bond later that morning. It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna

The FedEx Cup playoffs started with 125 players. After the first event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the field was cut to 70 players. After this week’s BMW Championship, won by the event’s defending champion, Patrick Cantlay, only 30 players advance to the season-ending Tour Championship. The winner will take home an $18 million check.The

The bet: Kansas City Chiefs under 10.5 wins (-105)Best case: Kansas City had the second healthiest offense and third healthiest defense last season. It has the toughest strength of schedule in the league this season, playing against the AFC South and NFC West, as well as the Bills, Bucs and Bengals. Oh, and don’t forget

Aug 17, 2022Ian ParkerESPN The final event of the first round of the PFL playoffs will take place this Saturday, as the featherweight and women’s lightweight divisions have their semifinal matchups at Copper Box Arena in London (ESPN and ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET, prelims on ESPN+ at 1 p.m.).The main event will be a

12:44 PM ETMike CoppingerESPN Oleksandr Usyk defends his three heavyweight world titles in a rematch against former champion Anthony Joshua on Saturday at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (DAZN, 1 p.m. ET, with main event expected to start at 5:30 p.m. ET).Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), 35, of Ukraine, overcame a cut on his

5:18 PM ETJoon LeeESPN ClosePreviously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduateNEW YORK — The Yankees are one step closer to getting one of their biggest sluggers back in the lineup.Giancarlo Stanton worked out before Friday night’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, and provided he comes out of it well, the

Aug 18, 2022Jenna LaineESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles was noncommittal Thursday when asked by reporters about a return date for quarterback Tom Brady, who has been away from the team since Aug. 11 to tend to what has been described as “personal things.”When

2:37 PM ETSam MarsdenMoises LlorensRobert Lewandowski had his watch, worth around €70,000 ($71,000), stolen when he stopped for supporters on his way to Barcelona training on Wednesday.Police tracked down and detained the thief, who had buried the watch, nearby.- LaLiga Confidential: ESPN asks players about life and football – La Liga on ESPN+: Stream LIVE

9:19 PM ETChris LowESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of TennesseeAUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Wednesday he’s closing in on naming a starting quarterback and believes the Longhorns are better equipped as a team than they were a year ago to face whatever

4:03 PM ETRob 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. — Rip them one day, meet with them the next. Those were the last two days in the life of Green Bay Packers quarterback

6:02 PM ETBrianna WilliamsGreen Bay Packers star QB Aaron Rodgers is a big Nicolas Cage guy, and he hasn’t been shy about showing it.The reigning NFL MVP arrived to training camp in full Cameron Poe-inspired attire, channeling Cage’s character from the 1997 action flick “Con Air.”On Tuesday, there was an item left in Rodger’s locker

5:00 AM ETChris WrightToe Poke writer When looking back over 30 years of the Premier League, it might feel as though transfers between the Big Six — Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur — are a rare occurrence, but they are not quite as rare as you might think.Up to and including

The 2022-23 LaLiga season arrived on Friday (Stream LIVE games and replays on ESPN+ in the U.S.), so what better time to see how the players are feeling about soccer in Spain and much, much more?Having done five editions of Major League Soccer Confidential at ESPN, we decided to use the same template over the

1:47 PM ETJeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”The Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday amid a season of dissatisfactory progress despite the investment of more than a half-billion guaranteed dollars in the free agent market over the winter, the

With the 2022 Euros over, players have returned to their clubs ahead of a new season starting next month for most European leagues, and the bigger focus shifts to the World Cup next year, which will be staged in Australia and New Zealand.In the last World Cup, seven of the eight quarterfinalists were from Europe

3:01 PM ETBrett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer CloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunRory MacDonald, one of the top welterweight mixed martial artists of the past decade, has announced his retirement at age 33.MacDonald, of British Columbia, made the announcement less than 24 hours after suffering a TKO loss

Aug 13, 2022Associated Press ROME — Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania became the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle Saturday, beating the mark set more than 13 years ago in the same pool.Popovici touched in 46.86 seconds at the European championships to top the time of 46.91 set by

3:34 PM ETESPN NFL Nation reportersThe first full week of the 2022 NFL preseason commenced Thursday night, with the New England Patriots hosting the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens welcoming the Tennessee Titans to get the slate started.Friday brought us a full five-game slate of games, with Deshaun Watson taking the field for

Aug 12, 2022Marc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer UFC president Dana White says fighter pay in the organization won’t change dramatically while he is in his current position, telling GQ in a video published Thursday that he believes fighters “get paid what they’re supposed to get paid.”The topic of fighter pay has been a hot-button issue in

playIs Tyler Lockett’s inconsistency a problem for fantasy managers? (2:28)Field Yates breaks down why fantasy managers should be cautious when drafting Tyler Lockett. (2:28)Our ESPN Fantasy staff got together for another mock draft, this time using a 10-team, PPR format.Which star quarterbacks were not among the top 10 signal-callers selected? Which position was the most

6:18 PM ETKyle BonaguraCloseESPN Staff WriterCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.Paolo UggettiChris Flores, a prominent Southern California youth coach, was arrested Thursday in Bakersfield on multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor.A warrant for Flores’ arrest had been issued by the Santa Ana Police Department and was executed with the assistance

8:22 PM ETM.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.The Phoenix Mercury announced Thursday that Skylar Diggins-Smith would miss the final two regular-season games this season. The Mercury also have suspended her contract

Aug 10, 2022Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Much of professional men’s golf’s attention was on a California courtroom on Tuesday, where a federal judge ruled that it was OK for the PGA Tour to ban three players

playPirates baserunner loses his phone sliding into third (0:33)Rodolfo Castro’s cell phone falls out of his pocket as he slides into third base. (0:33)Aug 10, 2022ESPN News Services PHOENIX — Rodolfo Castro got the call-up and dropped a call in his return to the big leagues.The Pittsburgh infielder lost his phone during a slide into

6:46 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal judge on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order to three golfers who were seeking to participate in the FedEx Cup Playoffs after leaving the PGA Tour for the

The summer transfer window is here, and 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: Milinkovic-Savic on Man United listManchester United are set to switch focus to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Erik ten Hag looks to acquire

The Little League World Series is upon us, with 2022 marking the 75th anniversary of the tournament.And there’s more fun to be had, as this is the first year of the tournament’s expansion — with the number of teams in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) increased to 20 and the Little League Softball

3:52 PM ETRyan RosenblattGoals, goals, goals. There were 76 goals in 20 Major League Soccer games as we head into the All-Star break (watch MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, LIVE on ESPN), good for an astounding 3.8 goals per game.In a stunning turn of events, when nearly every game features both teams

7:18 PM ETAssociated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — The last five weeks feels like three months to 20-year-old Joohyung “Tom” Kim, and for good reason. The South Korean kid who named himself after a cartoon train is on the fast track.He got a rare PGA Tour start in the Scottish Open because of his standing on