James Regan Feb 15, 2025, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arnold Barboza Jr. beat Jack Catterall on Saturday. Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Arnold Barboza Jr. beat Jack Catterall with a tense split decision in Manchester on Saturday in their WBO junior welterweight title eliminator. Barboza (32-0, 11 KOs) snatched victory after two judges scored the fight
Day: February 15, 2025
Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 04:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season. Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength with his sights
ESPN News Services Feb 15, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BRADENTON, Fla. — Paul Skenes is entering 2025 more at ease with his role as ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ staff. He also might be entering the year with a couple of new pitches. Coming off an electrifying 2024, the reigning National League
Alden GonzalezFeb 15, 2025, 05:21 PM ET Close ESPN 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. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dozens of photographers, camera operators and reporters fixed their eyes on the bullpen mounds that reside directly behind
The best player on The Ohio State Buckeyes National Championship roster won’t be eligible to be selected until the 2027 NFL draft. Still, the roster is loaded with players who can help the Cleveland Browns now. We’ve provided you with our own Browns mock drafts as well as covered a litany of national NFL mock
The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of holes to fill this offseason, but the one glaring issue is the defensive line. With Osa Odighizuwa, Chauncey Golston, Linval Jospeh, and Carlos Watkins expected to hit free agency, that leaves just three defensive tackles on the roster as they head into free agency. Mazi Smith, Denzel Daxon, and
It’s been a rough go for the Dallas Cowboys. Not only did they fall short of making the playoffs, but their divisional rivals, the hated Philadelphia Eagles, took home the top prize by claiming their second Super Bowl win. While the Eagles get to have confetti and parades, the Cowboys are left scratching their heads
Giants exploring potential sale of minority stake in 100-year-old New York franchise – Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports Up to 10% of the Giants may soon be sold. The New York Giants are exploring the potential sale of a minority stake in the NFL franchise, the team said in a statement obtained by NFL Media on
When the Dallas Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer as their tenth head coach in franchise history, it was met with less than glowing reviews. The long-time NFL journeyman and son of the late great Marty Schottenheimer is getting his first shot at being a head coach. Other coaches hired in this cycle will be first-time head
Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 02:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — Draymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of the game, about how he believes it’s officiated differently than it once was and about how stars don’t get the benefit of being stars like they
Rob DemovskyFeb 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. Open Extended Reactions GREEN BAY, Wis. —
Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 12:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — First baseman Nathaniel Lowe lost to Washington on Saturday in the final salary arbitration case this year and will get the Nationals’ $10.3 million offer rather than his $11.1 million request, leaving teams with a winning record at 5-4. Arbitrators
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Michael O’Nair Our sometimes Media Watchdog, Michael O’Nair enjoys keeping an eye on the happenings in local Baltimore sports airwaves. He also keeps an eye on the betting lines, letting you know when to hold, when to fold, and when to go all in on the Ravens.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted DT Keeanu Benton in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, there were high expectations for him. Many people saw, and still do, Benton as part of the next generation of Steeler defensive linemen and someone who would eventually replace the legendary Cam Heyward. Through two seasons, Benton has
From now until the 2025 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 Stanford
As the Daytona 500 approaches, Denny Hamlin prepares for a crucial season ahead in 2025. With a new crew chief and a fresh sponsor, Hamlin has all the ingredients for success, but will it be enough to finally secure his first NASCAR Cup Series title? Dale Earnhardt Jr., a Hall of Famer and long-time racing
Corey Heim and TRICON were in for a pleasant surprise following the Fresh From Florida 250 event, where the 22-year-old had initially finished as the runner-up. Following a post-race ride height check, race winner Parker Kligerman was disqualified, bumping Heim up to the winner’s spot. Over an hour after the initial result, Heim faced the
The latest NFL rookie grades: Ranking each 2024 draft class, from No. 1 to 32 | NFL.com 29 – Kansas City Chiefs Class grade: C- Kansas City’s first two picks loomed large in Super Bowl LIX, even though only one of them played in the blowout loss. Let’s start with the good. Xavier Worthy steadily
Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is the 74th edition of the midseason showcase — and the NBA’s best are ready to strut their stuff in style. Editor’s Picks 2 Related While hosting the league’s biggest stars on one court has been a constant for several decades — except for 1999, due to
DJ Bien-AimeFeb 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his
Open Extended Reactions TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, the last time the NBA All-Star Game was held in the Bay Area, nine-year-old Damian Lillard was there. Shooting 3s, of course. With the weeklong jam session festivities taking place in town, Lillard’s father, Houston, allowed him to stay home from school for the week. Among those activities: a
The latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL in today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow: Dawgs By Nature: RB Coach Stump Mitchell talks being let go, his college/NFL career and so much more (Barry Shuck) – Dawgs By Nature caught up with former Cleveland Browns running back coach Stump Mitchell to discuss
Yesterday we unveiled our Dawgs By Nature in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game, we’ve had the national game on the site for a few months! All answers are current or former Cleveland Browns players. As you type in your guess, a list of players will
Micah Parsons opens up about Cowboys’ coaching changes, offseason plan of attack – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Micah Parsons talks about having his third different defensive coordinator in three seasons. For the third time in as many years, there will be a new defensive coordinator in Dallas, as Matt Eberflus returns to take on the role
The Detroit Lions produced a record-breaking season in 2024, and even after coming up short for their ultimate goal, there are far more positives to take out of last season than negatives. Several players—Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, Jack Campbell, and Kerby Joseph, to name a few—took their games to a new level and helped Detroit
As the New York Giants enter yet another crucial offseason under the current regime led by general manager Joe Schoen, their top priority is finding their next quarterback. Although many expect them to find their long-term solution in the 2025 NFL draft, Schoen has not ruled out the possibility of trading for a veteran quarterback.
Last March in NFL free agency, the New York Giants were active but did not sign any players to what could be called mega contracts — deals that are worth $20 million or more. This year could be different. With an estimated $50 million in available salary cap space, they could be major players for