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The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Both sides have hoped for progress in Embiid’s condition, but his determination to play and current treatments — including regular injections, sources said — have not led to any

The endless offseason of Aaron Rodgers is showing no signs of slowing down. Free agency doesn’t officially start until March 10th, but that doesn’t stop the endless speculation of the future first-ballot Hall of Famer’s potential landing spots. He’s currently a diminishing asset and needs to land with a franchise content with an aging bridge

Myron MedcalfFeb 23, 2025, 09:48 AM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Arizona has apologized for a derogatory chant aimed at BYU following the Cougars’ 96-95 upset of the No. 19 Wildcats in Tucson on Saturday night. Per video of the incident, Wildcats fans chanted an

Members of the hockey community are coming together to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California. The Los Angeles Kings and NHL will hold the Skate for LA Strong celebrity hockey event on Sunday in order to raise money for the LA Fire Relief Fund. All tickets for the event are being distributed

Michael C. WrightFeb 22, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a

Heading into the NBA trade deadline earlier this month, there was actually some speculation that the Indiana Pacers—who appear to be legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference—would move Myles Turner. It seemed like a pretty ridiculous notion given the Pacers’ surge up the standings since mid-December, but given the fact that Turner is slated to

Jeff BorzelloFeb 21, 2025, 06:25 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Michigan men’s basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new multiyear agreement with the school, athletic director Warde Manuel announced Friday, effectively removing May from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.

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

Open Extended Reactions Unrivaled co-founder and player Napheesa Collier is giving $100,000 — half of her prize money for winning the league’s first one-on-one tournament — to her training and performance staff and assistant coaches working with her team, the Lunar Owls, sources told ESPN on Friday. Collier wanted to make sure she found a

Holders Real Madrid are through to the last-16 of the Champions League after emerging victorious from their two-legged playoff against 2023 winners Manchester City. That gives them the chance to once again go back-to-back with Europe’s richest prize, as a very shaky start to the tournament’s brand new ‘league phase’ format appears to be well

Todd ArcherFeb 20, 2025, 05:35 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. Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers created a fascinating stop-gap solution at quarterback last offseason, trading former first-round pick Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles for a swap of draft picks, while acquiring Justin Fields and signing veteran Russell Wilson. One year later, it’s possible that neither Fields nor Wilson will be the team’s starter in 2025. The Steelers

Dave McMenaminFeb 20, 2025, 02:42 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 LOS ANGELES — It took only three games with LeBron James and Luka Doncic as teammates

The Seattle Seahawks will likely be in the market for offensive linemen this offseason, as the team struggled to create consistent rushing lanes and protect quarterback Geno Smith in 2024. The Seahawks rushed for just 95.7 yards per game last season, which ranked within the bottom five in the NFL, and also tied for the third

ESPN News Services Feb 19, 2025, 07:28 AM ET Seven men have been charged by federal prosecutors for their alleged roles in a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes. According to the complaint, a copy of which was obtained by ABC News, the seven men — ranging in age from 20

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