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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has voiced his frustration with the new Champions League format, saying that the increased number of matches is making things harder for teams. Despite a dominant 3-0 win over Brest, the Italian coach was more focused on the challenges ahead. Speaking after the match, Ancelotti admitted that his side will

Rich CiminiJan 29, 2025, 07:44 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York

Wilson Sporting Goods has a new tennis shoe. Announced Wednesday, the brand is debuting a new shoe called the “Intrigue” which is their first high-performance tennis shoe built exclusively for women. Engineered for comfort, style and a fast-paced modern game, the Intrigue offers a fit informed by extensive athlete feedback and advanced technology, empowering women to

Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant

The Denver Broncos coaching staff is being picked over as teams around the league look to fill vacancies created by this year’s coaching carousel.  Darren Mougey, who served as the team’s assistant general manager, was hired to be the general manager of the New York Jets. The Chicago Bears then chose tight ends coach Declan

Open Extended Reactions The Miami Heat are suspending forward Jimmy Butler without pay for an indefinite period of time after the disgruntled star walked out of practice Monday, the team announced. It’s the third time Butler has been suspended by the Heat in recent weeks and comes after he was expected to return from his

Marcus Rashford’s days at Manchester United look almost certainly numbered after a fiery comment from manager Ruben Amorim. The England international hasn’t featured in a matchday squad for the Red Devils since December 12 and was once again left out for their recent win against Fulham. Amorim didn’t hold back when asked about Rashford’s absence.

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

A former two-time All-Star and top-five MVP vote-getter in the 2016-17 season for the Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas continues to seek a return to the NBA. After performing well in the NBA G-League in 2023-24, the 5-foot-9 star has maintained an unrelenting desire to make it back to the top of the basketball world. Recent

Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Alaina Getzenberg Close Alaina Getzenberg ESPN Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte

For the fourth time in the postseason and the ninth time in their respective careers, Josh Allen’s Bills will meet Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs on Sunday night. The stakes are as high as ever for both squads, with a trip to Super Bowl 59 on the line. Top-seeded Kansas City will host the AFC championship game

Associated Press Jan 26, 2025, 06:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory in the final. Sinner, a 23-year-old

The late-night slate of college games was a spectacle. UConn fell on the road to Xavier, LSU and Alabama battled fiercely in Tuscaloosa, and Arkansas suffered their sixth conference loss under John Calipari. The night was filled with drama, just what fans crave, and the energy was palpable across the country. As for the early

Jorge CastilloJan 25, 2025, 11:58 AM 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 NEW YORK — The

Cameron Brink delivered another memorable fashion moment while in Paris. Known for redefining casual-cool aesthetics, the newly turned 23-year-old was recently photographed wearing the much-talked-about New Balance Loafer which, per the brand, is an unexpected yet effortlessly chic silhouette that’s fast becoming the must-have of the season. The NB Loafers bridge the gap between timeless

Todd ArcherJan 24, 2025, 10:46 PM 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 — From Tom Landry to

Jannik Sinner will look to defend his title when he faces World No 2 Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles final on Sunday. World No 1 Sinner outclassed Ben Shelton 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2 in their semifinal match on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena. The Italian thus became the youngest man to make multiple

Open Extended Reactions The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to both