Favre's defamation suit against Sharpe dismissed

Xuan Thai Close Xuan Thai ESPN Senior Writer Xuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News. Anthony Olivieri Oct 30, 2023, 07:51 PM ET A federal judge on Monday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former […]

Key thoughts and analysis from Matchday 3 in the Champions League

The Champions League rumbled on this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Matchday 3 in Europe’s premier club competition. AC Milan going backward – and fast AC Milan’s last few seasons were about taking steps forward. Their project began in earnest when they reached the Champions League for the first time in […]

Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League rumbles on with Matchday 3 this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action in Europe’s premier club competition. Savvy Bayern pass test The look of relief after the full-time whistle said it all. There were hugs and handshakes all around in celebration of Bayern Munich’s escape from Turkey […]

Wembanyama aiming to play 'every single game'

Andrew Lopez, ESPNOct 24, 2023, 03:13 PM ET SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have already been cautious with Victor Wembanyama so far. In summer league, the 7-foot-4 rookie sensation only played in two games as he was coming off a full season in the French league, including a run to the finals. In […]

Wizards' Avdija agrees to 4-year, $55M extension

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderOct 22, 2023, 05:05 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has agreed on a four-year, $55 million contract extension, his agents Doug Neustadt and Matan Siman-Tov told ESPN on Sunday. Avdija, 22, lands his rookie scale contract extension ahead of […]

What to know from NFL Week 7: Lamar Jackson dominates Lions, Belichick gets dramatic 300th win

NFL Nation, ESPNOct 22, 2023, 05:00 PM ET Week 7 of the NFL season started Thursday night with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars holding off a fourth-quarter comeback by the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens in a stellar effort against the Detroit Lions, while the New England Patriots […]

Micah Parsons and Cowboys defense come up huge in MNF win over Chargers

Todd Archer Close Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 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. Kris Rhim Oct 16, 2023, 11:41 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. […]

Bengals OC says offense not playing to standard

Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterOct 16, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals […]

49ers' George Kittle reels in three TDs against Cowboys on SNF

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 8, 2023, 09:23 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years […]