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This week’s college softball slate features one of the sport’s most intense tournament-style events — the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.  This yearly event will send 31 teams to various host cities throughout the country to compete in an event similar to the NCAA Tournament. Of the teams playing, nine of them are ranked in the

Associated Press Feb 18, 2025, 03:27 PM ET BOSTON — The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night. Bill Guerin, who played 18 years in the

The last 24 months have been a rollercoaster for New York Jets fans, as the excitement that came with signing future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers was quickly put to rest due to a torn Achilles in his first game with the team in 2023. Then, with cautious optimism, fans hoped Rodgers would return

Jeremy FowlerFeb 17, 2025, 06:51 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to pull off an ambitious — and expensive — offseason. The team will attempt to secure a trio of stars who need new deals —

Patrick McAvoy’s experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career.  Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University

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.

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo are battling for the Golden Boot in the Saudi Pro League. The two former Real Madrid teammates are lighting up the league with their goal-scoring abilities. But can Benzema overtake Ronaldo and claim the top scorer title? The French striker, now 37, followed Ronaldo to the Middle East in 2023.

Alexa PhilippouFeb 16, 2025, 03:37 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer Open Extended Reactions COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley’s South Carolina

Arsenal could be on course to secure a key transfer target ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Mikel Arteta’s attacking options have been impacted by injuries at the start of 2025 with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both ruled out until the end of the current campaign. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are also

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Feb 15, 2025, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A game that began with three fights in nine seconds resulted in

The Minnesota Vikings are about to enter a busy offseason, and their decision at quarterback will be one of the biggest dominos to fall across NFL free agency. The Vikings will have until March 5 to decide on whether to use their franchise tag on starting QB Sam Darnold, who’s expected to be among the

Dave McMenaminFeb 15, 2025, 01:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle said the Rising Stars MVP trophy he

When the new league year begins on March 12, chaos is bound to unfold once again, with trades and free agency reshaping rosters across the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons are expected to be active, looking to make key improvements. However, Atlanta will need to tread carefully this offseason. Last year, the Falcons wasted no time

Myron MedcalfFeb 14, 2025, 08:30 AM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Open Extended Reactions TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The entire gym froze at the whistle. “Listen!” screamed Alabama head coach Nate Oats, as he catapulted onto the court from the sideline, refusing to take his foot

The 2024 season is officially in the books and now free agency is just one month away. Players can begin negotiating with teams on March 10 and can officially sign contracts on March 12th.  Of the many free agents set to test the market, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is among the most interesting.

Open Extended Reactions The top-ranked UCLA Bruins are the nation’s last unbeaten Division I team for men and women. Thursday, they take their perfect 23-0 record on the road — 14 miles away, to be exact — to face the No. 6 USC Trojans (21-2) in the first of two highly anticipated games between the

Drivers are ready to determine their position for the Daytona 500 — one of the greatest race weekends of the racing calendar year. Racers will take part in the Daytona Duels, an event that sees drivers battle it out to figure out who gets the more advantageous of starting positions in “The Great American Race”

Open Extended Reactions Free agent guard Markelle Fultz has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agent and attorney, Raymond Brothers of I AM Sports & Entertainment, told ESPN on Wednesday night. The Kings have searched for a point guard since the trade-deadline departure of De’Aaron Fox, and now land a deal with