Open Extended Reactions Though Luka Doncic is entering new territory with the Los Angeles Lakers, he and former teammate Dorian Finney-Smith are picking up right where they left off. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Lakers acquired Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 29. Finney-Smith posted a collage of pictures of himself
Day: February 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025, 05:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Washington Wizards are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. The deal comes ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Sacramento is using most of its $12.8 million non-tax mid-level exception to
Ohm Youngmisuk Close Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer 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 a graduate of
From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Michigan
Despite reports of a rift between QB Russell Wilson and OC Arthur Smith, the door isn’t shut on Wilson returning and entering 2025 as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback. In fact, beat writer Mark Kaboly thinks it’s more likely than Justin Fields. Appearing on 93.7 The Fan Wednesday, Kaboly gave the edge to Wilson to
In big news to begin the week that rivals a Super Bowl storyline, Cleveland Browns star DE Myles Garrett officially asked for a trade. Reportedly bubbling behind the scenes for weeks, Garrett publicly shared the message on social media Monday. In his first interview since the trade, Garrett spoke about why he wants out. “It’s
The Terrible Towel is a staple of Pittsburgh Steelers fandom. It’s a symbol of fans’ love for the team, and there might even be some magic in that yellow towel. For those of you that believe in superstitions, the Terrible Towel is not to be disrespected. Those who taunt the towel could be afflicted with
Eli LedermanFeb 5, 2025, 09:23 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 Five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood — the top remaining uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class — signed
Field Level Media Feb 5, 2025, 01:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle will be out at least two more weeks. The team said Wednesday that an MRI taken at the Mayo Clinic showed a right adductor strain, which was confirmed when Dr. Benjamin Domb of the American Hip Institute gave
Michael C. WrightFeb 5, 2025, 01:45 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Holding his form at the end of a shot, new San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox threw up both arms in exasperation upon learning
Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 01:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time World Series shortstop Elvis Andrus, who has started more games at one position than any player in Texas Rangers franchise history, will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame this summer. The Rangers also will unveil and dedicate a
Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 02:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026, according to multiple reports. A Gold Glove winner for St. Louis in 2021, Bader will be playing for his fifth team in five
Katherine TerrellFeb 5, 2025, 02:34 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, and she has
Feb 5, 2025, 11:32 AM ET Former Pro Bowl guard Conrad Dobler, once dubbed the NFL’s “dirtiest player,” had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death in 2023, his family announced through the Concussion Legacy Foundation on Wednesday. Dobler was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE by researchers at the Boston University CTE
Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 11:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The ACC is changing its baseball tournament to a single-elimination format. The league announced Wednesday its move away from a pool-play format. Now all 16 teams participating in baseball will join a tournament that gives double-round byes into the quarterfinals for
After adding Hall of Famer Tony Boselli to the front office structure, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ search to fill their open general manager role officially kicked off on Monday, as the team announced a bevy of interview requests. As the list grew to seven candidates on Tuesday, one top candidate was missing from this list: Tampa
One of the standouts of the Senior Bowl, Sacramento State offensive line Jackson Slater, agreed to an interview with Field Gulls earlier this week. Slater plays football at an FCS school but he’s already raised eyebrows and impressed teams with his performances. In college, he was a three-time All-Big Sky First-Team selection and an AP
The Kansas City Chiefs are a machine. They’re going for their third straight Super Bowl title, which has never happened before, and they are playing in the NFL’s final game of the season for the fifth time in the past six seasons. So, it’s going to be tough for the fans of the Las Vegas
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … What Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts each need to focus on in Super Bowl 59 – PFFGetting the ball out on time goes hand-in-hand with avoiding sacks and pressure. Jalen Hurts has the highest average time to throw in the NFL, at 3.21 seconds, which leads to
Feb 5, 2025, 10:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards in a deal that sends Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Bucks also sent rookie guard AJ Johnson and a pick swap to Washington, which dealt forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft
Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 10:35 AM ET President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Wednesday designed to prevent people who were biologically assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls’ sporting events. The order, which Trump is expected to sign at an afternoon ceremony, marks another aggressive shift by the Republican
Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 09:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — San Francisco 49ers two-time All-Pro tight end George Kittle is the USAA 2024 Salute to Service award winner. Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox were the other finalists for the award. The award
In December, the Buffalo Bills sold limited partnerships in their organization to groups of investors. Included in that group were high-profile former NBA players Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady along with professional soccer player Jozy Altidore. In addition to those three professional athletes, owners Kim and Terry Pegula welcomed two women to the ownership group,
With much of the NFL media focused on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles (bleh), it was a slower Tuesday for the Ravens flock. Here at RSR, though, we keep the ball rolling! Early in the week, news broke regarding two league stars now available for trade: Myles Garrett has requested a
For the 11th time, the city of New Orleans hosts a Super Bowl. Already after two days, you’re seeing the reason why. The Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator who is likely to be the coach of the New Orleans Saints spoke with the media about what he feels every head coach should have in their arsenal.
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason’s Team Gleason will host the 3rd annual Game Changer Gala on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. The event will help raise critical funds for ALS research and patient empowerment. Team Gleason strives to provide solutions for those living with ALS now and Answer
Todd ArcherFeb 5, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys can
Sarah BarshopFeb 5, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You
NBA insiders Feb 5, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline (Thursday, 3 p.m. ET) is one day away, and the landscape of the NBA has already been shaken after a blockbuster deal Saturday that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
Open Extended Reactions There’s officially one game left in the 2024 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the two-time reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. Which team will take home the Lombardi Trophy? Which player will win Super Bowl MVP? We