Magic: Knicks only NBA team I'd consider owning

Sep 26, 2023, 06:04 PM ET NEW YORK — Magic Johnson’s love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts. “I think it would be intriguing,” Johnson said Tuesday. “The only […]

Swift effect: Kelce jersey sales see 400% spike

Sep 26, 2023, 10:16 AM ET Taylor Swift’s trip to watch Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce play football Sunday didn’t just have the internet talking nonstop. After the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight end seemingly skyrocketed. According to sportswear and fan merchandise company Fanatics, Kelce’s […]

Home crowd noise dooms Vikings' final playcall

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterSep 24, 2023, 06:43 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He […]

Bears' Fields points to coaching for 'robotic' play

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 20, 2023, 02:06 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast […]

Two games, 25 catches, one rookie fifth-round pick: Meet Rams sensation Puka Nacua

Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterSep 20, 2023, 06:35 AM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for […]

Solskjaer wanted Haaland and Kane at Man United, calls Ronaldo signing a mistake

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted it was a mistake to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United and revealed that he wanted to pursue several high-profile stars, including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, before getting sacked. In his first in-depth interview since United dismissed him two years ago, the Norwegian coach said that signing the aging […]

Dartmouth coach Teevens dies after bike accident

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterSep 19, 2023, 09:43 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Dartmouth football coach Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens, who introduced innovative methods to make the sport safer, died Tuesday as a result of complications from injuries sustained in a March bicycle accident. He was […]

Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League is back! Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action as this season’s group stage kicks off. Newcastle still have a lot to learn There’s a temptation to praise teams when they steal a point away from home. Newcastle United did it Tuesday against AC Milan, drawing a round of […]

Why is a company tied to Russia's war effort getting Champions League exposure?

Gazprom, a company with strong ties to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, is enjoying significant exposure during this season’s Champions League despite UEFA ending its sponsorship agreement with the energy corporation shortly after Russia’s invasion began in February 2022. Reigning European champions Manchester City hosted Crvena Zvezda – commonly known as Red Star Belgrade in […]