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Tisha ThompsonFeb 6, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close Tisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally. Open Extended Reactions SANTA ANA, Calif. — Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for stealing about $17 million from Los

Rachel DoerrieFeb 7, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The dog

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 7, 2024, 07:36 AM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Mike Shanahan, offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers at the time, and wide receiver Ed McCaffrey celebrated their first Lombardi Trophy together in a 49-26 Super Bowl XXIX victory

Open Extended Reactions NEWCASTLE, England — The “never” men beat the “nearly” men. Newcastle United now stand a Carabao Cup final away from ending their interminable 56-year-old wait for a major trophy while questions grow about Arsenal‘s ability to cap their progress with silverware. There was an irresistible determination about Newcastle from the outset on

Feb 5, 2025, 08:52 AM Open Extended Reactions Week 1 of the Six Nations saw some players further cement their spot in this year’s British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia, while it only increased the intrigue around some other positions. Is Caelan Doris now nailed on as captain? Who edged ahead

Field Level Media Feb 3, 2025, 05:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Charley Hoffman wrote a letter to his fellow PGA Tour players addressing slow pace of play and other issues within the ranks. The letter, which was shared on social media by Golf Magazine on Sunday night, follows the lead of Justin Thomas, whose

UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell apologized Saturday for his comments defending Adolf Hitler on his podcast earlier this week. “I’m sorry I sounded offensive,” Mitchell posted on his Instagram account. “I definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did.” In the podcast, Mitchell said Hitler was “a good guy” who “fought for

Feb 2, 2025, 08:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a trade to send De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs for multiple draft picks as part of a multiteam trade, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The deal moves Bulls guard Zach LaVine to the Kings, with Sacramento also

Jamison HensleyFeb 1, 2025, 10:10 AM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored

Open Extended Reactions Behind a sustained body assault and brutal power punching, David Benavidez outworked David Morrell to earn a unanimous decision in a battle of light heavyweight interim titleholders at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The clash between heated rivals was an entertaining battle of power punchers, but it would be Benavidez’s accuracy, aggression

Kristen ShiltonFeb 1, 2025, 01:15 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The injury-plagued Dallas Stars are loading up with reinforcements, acquiring forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks on Saturday in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft choice and 2025 fourth-round

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday, uniting the future Hall of Famer with a Toronto team trying to salvage the winter after missing on high-profile free-agent pursuits. The 40-year-old Scherzer, one of the best pitchers of

Kelly Crandall Jan 31, 2025, 10:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions For the first time since 1971, Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will host a NASCAR Cup Series race when the Clash takes place there Sunday. Brian A. Westerholt/NASCAR via Getty Images Tim Brown, 53, is finally getting the opportunity to be a NASCAR

Multiple Contributors Jan 30, 2025, 04:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After eight matches played across four months, we finally know the 24 teams who will continue in the new UEFA Champions League format through to the knockout rounds. It’s been a big departure from the old way, with those eight four-team groups having become

Eli LedermanJan 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions BOISE STATE’S PEERS across the Group of 5 took notice in the fall. The Broncos’ run to

Jan 28, 2025, 11:57 PM Open Extended Reactions The 2025 Six Nations is here, and there are plenty of questions to be answered. Can Ireland make history by becoming the first team ever to win three outright titles in a row? Or will one of England, France or Scotland trump them to the title? Will

Dre Waters Jan 27, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The TGL hosted its biggest match yet on Monday evening, as league founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy went head-to-head in TGL for the first time. McIlroy and Boston Common Golf made their debut against Woods and Jupiter Links Golf Club, who made their

3:54 PM ET Last week, Yamileth Mercado, ESPN’s No. 1 junior featherweight, defended her WBC title in a unanimous decision win over Kudakwashe Chiwandire in Mexico. Mercado (21-3, 5 KO) fought for the first time this year and now could be an obvious opponent for the winner of a number of fights coming up —

Brett OkamotoJan 27, 2025, 09:15 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Every sport loves itself a little bit of drama — a little bit of chaos. Mixed martial arts is certainly no exception. In fact, 2025 started with UFC lightweight Renato

Dec 22, 2024, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is already building up. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who’ll be linked to possible trades. Teams