Many analysts appreciate Shedeur Sanders’ prototypical passing, precision, and arm strength, while predicting him to be among the first five players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, a former NFL scout didn’t shy away from highlighting Sanders’ shortcomings, saying he should not be a player drafted into the NFL. Four of Deion Sanders’ Colorado
Day: February 17, 2025
When Art Modell acquired the Cleveland Browns in 1961, he was ecstatic that his new purchase included whom he considered the best head coach in the NFL: Paul Brown. His acquisition of the Browns was also viewed as buying the New York Yankees because Cleveland was one of the greatest NFL clubs to ever play
The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly want to keep wide receiver Tee Higgins but don’t want to break the bank. On Monday, NFL Media insider Tom Pelissero reported the Bengals want to sign Higgins to a long-term deal but are “considered likely” to use the franchise tag for a second straight year (h/t NFL.com’s Bobby Kownack).
Associated Press Feb 17, 2025, 03:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dave Winfield, who was inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2001, retired Monday from the Major League Baseball Players Association. “This decision, made after careful reflection and in consultation with his family, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in baseball history —
Jorge CastilloFeb 17, 2025, 04:30 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 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.
Jorge CastilloFeb 17, 2025, 02:59 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. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York
ESPN News Services Feb 17, 2025, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge wasn’t that surprised by Juan Soto‘s decision to sign with the crosstown New York Mets but disagreed with his former teammate about which team is in a better spot to compete for championships. Soto passed on a competitive
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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.
Artur Beterbiev shuts down a future fight with Canelo unless he is a mandatory challenger in the future. As Beterbiev reacts to David Benavidez being his mandatory challenger after beating David Morrell in Las Vegas as well as the news of Canelo facing Terence Crawford in September and what he does new to beat Dmitry
Associated Press Feb 17, 2025, 01:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals extended executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo’s contract through 2030 with a club option for the following year. The club also exercised its 2026 option for manager Matt Quatraro, who was the runner-up for American
Jesse RogersFeb 17, 2025, 02:20 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — While brushing off winter trade rumors and vowing to play “smarter” early in the season, Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. reported to spring training Monday as
ESPN News Services Feb 17, 2025, 02:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox’s ballyhooed signing of Alex Bregman was met with considerable resistance Monday when Rafael Devers said he wouldn’t cede third base. Devers, a three-time All-Star, has played the hot corner for Boston since 2017 and himself received
It seems the Los Angeles Rams have already identified a potential replacement for quarterback Matthew Stafford. In a piece published Monday, The Athletic’s Jordan Rodrigue reported Rams head coach Sean McVay “really likes” veteran backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Rodrigue added L.A. could re-sign Garoppolo — an unrestricted free agent — as a “bridge QB.”
Ben Cleveland was arrested as a result of a DUI incident on February 12, as detailed by TMZ. Documents from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia indicate the Ravens offensive lineman is facing a pair of citations. Cleveland was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol as well as failing to maintain
Cleveland Browns reporters such as Mary Kay Cabot and Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer have repeatedly made it known the club won’t be trading star pass-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon even though he wants to leave Cleveland to join an advertised contender this offseason. During a Monday appearance on Cleveland sports radio station
One of the highest-profile free agents of this offseason will be Khalil Mack. He will turn 34 this month, but Mack is still a very productive player. After announcing that he will play in the 2025 season, he’s poised to be in high demand this offseason. Mack is an excellent target for teams in a
Feb 17, 2025, 01:20 PM ET Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was cited for driving under the influence last Wednesday in Georgia, according to records obtained by ESPN. According to the incident report, Cleveland, who was driving a Ford F-250, was stopped by police at 10:25 p.m. in Milledgeville, Georgia, after failing to maintain his
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart will enter his ninth campaign as the longest-tenured defensive player drafted by the Colts. Stewart has exceeded any expectations from when he was just a massive NCAA Division II prospect barely on the NFL radar. If a football player gets the opportunity to showcase his abilities on the gridiron,
Each offseason is a blank page for every general manager to try and improve their roster, both in the short and the long term. The Colts are currently in a position where there are very little starters set in stone for next year, and with a new defensive coordinator there could be a lot of
Free agency is less than a month away, and although the New Orleans Saints may not be big players in 2025, there are some available players that would be a great addition to the team. This free agency should be very similar to last year, where the Saints gave a bunch of short-term, cheap contracts
The New Orleans Saints will conduct multiple interviews this week for their vacant defensive coordinator position, including former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, who worked with Kellen Moore in 2023. The Black and Gold will also interview one of their own for the open OC slot, as former QB Doug Nussmeier, who just
Associated Press Feb 17, 2025, 11:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — Manager Mark Kotsay has signed a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal was announced Monday, which coincided with the team’s first full-squad workout of spring training. Kotsay, 49, is
Alden GonzalezFeb 17, 2025, 11:28 AM 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 TEMPE, Ariz. — Mike Trout arrived at spring training on Sunday and took part in a meeting with the Los Angeles
Associated Press Feb 17, 2025, 09:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hasn’t swung a bat in three or four weeks and isn’t sure whether he will be ready for Opening Day because of painful tendinitis in both elbows. Speaking Monday before the team’s first full-squad workout, the five-time All-Star
The Dallas Cowboys have a number of options available to them with the 12th overall pick, and there are a lot of people who have their mind made up on where they want to see the team go with it. A particularly loud sector of the fanbase wants to see the Cowboys turn in that
Among the most important positions in the NFL, the Cleveland Browns currently have questions at the three most important ones: The first two were well-known going into the offseason and then DE Myles Garrett requested a trade to create the third concern. While the Browns seem staunch in their plans to keep Garrett, the need
The Cleveland Browns are heading into the offseason with a few important goals, and one of them is to continue adding reliability and playmakers to the wide receiver room. This year’s free agent class is surprisingly full of depth-level wide receiver talent who could fit what the Browns are looking for in terms of raising
The latest Ranking every Super Bowl champion since 2000: 2024 Eagles take top spot thanks to dominant win over Chiefs | CBS Sports 2. 2019 Chiefs Overall record: 15-4 Super Bowl: Def. 49ers 31-20 Kansas City’s first championship team of the century was its best one. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill were at
Tim BontempsFeb 17, 2025, 09:04 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast.