Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 12, 2024, 10:29 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
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Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup — When they met in the postseason four years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns were both ascending teams. With young quarterbacks and dynamic playmakers, it appeared to be the start of a budding rivalry.
Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 07:18 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Zegras had surgery Thursday, the team announced. Zegras was injured last week on a fairly innocent-looking play during the Ducks’ 4-1
Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderDec 12, 2024, 05:50 PM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Denys Berinchyk and Keyshawn Davis are finalizing a deal for a
Shams Charania Dave McMenamin Close Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer Lakers 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. Dec 12, 2024, 10:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unlikely
Michael Voepel, ESPN.comDec 12, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Open Extended Reactions The Virginia women’s basketball team is getting what the school calls a
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, and Manchester City‘s Kevin De Bruyne are three of the biggest stars of the Premier League era. They have each helped their team to win all of the biggest club honours and are certain future Premier League Hall of Famers. Yet they are all 30-somethings
Juan Recio Dec 12, 2024, 11:41 AM ET The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking that could result in a sentence of up to 20 years, was postponed on Thursday until June 2, 2025
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions It’s never too early to talk trade candidates in the NHL. That’s especially true this season, which has already seen a handful of significant moves: The NHL trade deadline is March 7, 2025. Here’s a way-too-early
Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. Open Extended Reactions FROM THE ROAD, the modern villa delivers
Open Extended Reactions As Darwin Núñez traipsed toward the touchline at the Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday, the Liverpool striker struggled to keep the frustration from his face and cut a forlorn figure as he was replaced by Cody Gakpo. His 71-minute contribution to his team’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League win in Girona was another night
Dec 12, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Joaquin Buckley looks to win his sixth consecutive fight as he takes on former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington in the main event at UFC Fight Night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, with prelims at 7 p.m. on ESPN2/ESPN+). Buckley (20-6), ESPN’s No. 9 ranked
Dec 12, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he “feels good,” sources said. The 49ers (6-7) also have defensive end Nick
Nick ParkinsonDec 12, 2024, 05:14 AM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Open Extended Reactions Natasha Jonas hoped to be enjoying retirement by now, but instead she goes into a world title unification fight on Saturday with unfinished business. Jonas delivered a career-best performance
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 02:31 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Dec 11, 2024, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at North Carolina, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The expected hiring of Belichick, 72, will resonate as one of the most stunning and compelling moves in college football history.