Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 05:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — After 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 108-100 win against the Bulls on Sunday, he admitted it’s been a difficult process for him mentally to go through trying to get his left knee to a
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David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 06:32 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions One of the largest bets ever reported on an NFL regular-season game — $3.1 million to win over $442,000 on the Philadelphia Eagles — was in jeopardy until the last minute
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 06:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins entered the Atlanta Falcons locker room with his baseball cap pulled down and his eyes facing the floor. Minutes earlier, the veteran quarterback had a fourth straight game without a touchdown pass. Despite the struggles, the Falcons will
Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 06:04 PM ET Close Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native,
ESPN News Services Dec 8, 2024, 03:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson was named head coach at Marshall on Sunday, shortly after Thundering Herd coach Charles Huff’s hiring was announced at Southern Miss. Gibson, 52, will take his first head-coaching job in college and return to his home state,
Dec 8, 2024, 03:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff is upon us, and after the field was finalized Sunday, we are now just days away from arguably the best part of this new format: the first-round games. If one were to hand pick four locations for the
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 05:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 14 of the NFL season began with a great Thursday night matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. The Lions came out on top with a 34-31 win. On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings coasted past the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Bryce
Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Ben Solak Close Ben Solak ESPN Ben Solak joined ESPN in
Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 03:37 PM ET Close Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area
Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Eagles running back
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN. Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield
ESPN News Services Dec 8, 2024, 02:49 PM ET Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks sustained a noncontact knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the host Philadelphia Eagles. Brooks slipped to the ground after suffering the injury and limped to the medical tent. He was then carted to the Panthers’ locker
Doug Greenberg, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 01:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The teams hosting College Football Playoff games will carry lofty betting expectations with them, as all four higher-seeded home teams opened as touchdown or greater favorites for the first round of the inaugural 12-team CFP, according to ESPN BET odds. Texas opened as the
Associated Press Dec 8, 2024, 10:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Georgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in the Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, Texas and Penn State remained in the top five after losing conference championship games, and Arizona State appeared in the top 10 for the first time in a
Pete Thamel, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 10:37 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions UNLV football coach Barry Odom interviewed with Purdue officials and has emerged as the target of its search for a new head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. A deal is expected
Open Extended Reactions Championship weekend delivered a blockbuster befitting of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. In Atlanta, it took overtime but Georgia, even after two regular season losses, claimed the SEC by beating Texas and stealing an all-important first-round bye from the Longhorns, who will still host a quarterfinal against 12-seed Clemson. Top-ranked Oregon
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 8, 2024, 12:36 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Undefeated Oregon earned the No. 1 overall seed in the first 12-team College Football Playoff field announced Sunday, while SMU — despite a loss in the ACC championship game
Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season finds the New Orleans Saints (4-8) on the road to face the New York Giants (2-10) at MetLife Stadium. With kickoff just minutes away, let’s take a look at today’s inactives. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Spencer Rattler (Emergency 3rd QB) Jordan Mims Jaylan Ford Mason Tipton Khristian Boyd NEW
NFL on FOX – Week 14 New Orleans Saints (4-8) at New York Giants (2-10) The Saints take on the Giants in the Garden State today. Saints Head Coach Darren Rizzi heads back to just outside his hometown for this matchup. The Giants are currently in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, a dishonor
Daniel Oyefusi, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 01:36 PM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun. Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The Jameis Winston to Jerry Jeudy connection continues to deliver big
Dec 7, 2024, 07:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA on Saturday fined San Antonio Spurs big man Zach Collins $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward an official during Friday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Collins was ejected with 9:07 remaining in the first half after berating official Michael Smith following a
Shams Charania, ESPNDec 7, 2024, 04:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, the team announced Saturday. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be reevaluated in four weeks. The team said his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.
Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 11:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Luka Doncic‘s 79th career triple-double moved the Dallas Mavericks star past some impressive NBA talent. Doncic had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second straight triple-double as the Mavericks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 125-118
ESPN News Services Dec 7, 2024, 10:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Washington Wizards, who snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 122-113 win over the Denver Nuggets. Starters Jamal Murray (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (calf) were out for
Shams Charania, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 12:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has sustained a significant low left ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Ingram will miss extended time with the injury, sources said. He was hurt in Saturday night’s 119-109 loss to the Oklahoma
Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 11:37 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Steelers leading receiver George Pickens will not suit up against the Browns on Sunday. The third-year player, who has 850 receiving yards
Good morning, Seattle Seahawks fans! It’s Week 14 and the Seahawks are positioned to win the NFC West. That lead could disappear if they lose to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale. A win (plus some help from the Buffalo Bills) could give Seattle something close to a firm grip in the division. Before we get
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road. With the team losing eight in a row, the Raiders will attempt to upset the Buccaneers and hurt their playoff chances. Throughout the season, the Raiders have dealt with injuries. These have prevented the defense from reaching its potential while
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The Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 wide receiver, Jakobi Meyers, is active for Sunday’s game at the 6-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. Meyers missed Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury. Before practice Friday, Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce indicated Meyers would be ready to play Sunday. However, after being limited