Commanders need McLaurin on field, OC says

John KeimAug 15, 2025, 10:50 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to […]

'Last year was abnormal': How Patrick Mahomes raised his game another level for 2025

PATRICK MAHOMES’ FIRST deep pass of training camp was noteworthy. Almost a month ago, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, did his usual three-step dropback from the shotgun. The moment was the opening play of the team’s first 7-on-7 period. Mahomes didn’t even look toward tight end Travis Kelce, who ran a short route in the […]

Hawks' State Farm Arena, streamer Davis Dodds host 24-hour livestream for NBA schedule release

Born and raised in Atlanta, Internet personality Davis Dodds grew up attending Atlanta Hawks games at State Farm Arena. Now, he’ll be part of a first-of-its-kind NBA schedule release. Dodds is hosting a 24-hour Twitch livestream at the arena that began at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday to announce Atlanta’s 2025-26 schedule. NBA teams can […]

Sources: RB Breida to retire after 7 NFL seasons

Aug 14, 2025, 12:38 PM ET Veteran running back Matt Breida plans to retire after seven NFL seasons, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Thursday. The Miami Dolphins recently requested a workout with Breida, but he declined. Breida, 30, finishes his career with 2,652 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns in 98 games for the […]

? Swift makes 'New Heights' podcast cameo

Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast welcomed perhaps its most famous guest yet on Wednesday: Taylor Swift. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The episode marked the superstar’s debut appearance on the show — a full circle moment after Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce first expressed interest in Swift during a July 2023 episode […]

Convictions in death of CP3's grandfather tossed

Aug 12, 2025, 01:27 PM ET WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Now, state attorneys are considering their next moves, including an appeal. Superior Court Judge Robert Broadie vacated and dismissed their convictions late last […]

Swift's 'New Heights' debut latest entry to Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship timeline

Tory BarronAug 13, 2025, 04:42 PM ET Close Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to try her hand at writing about people playing sports. There are few things that can captivate NFL fans and pop culture savants like the love […]

Jets QB Taylor has surgery, done for preseason

Rich CiminiAug 12, 2025, 02:09 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 […]

Free agent Beasley, in gambling inquiry, evicted

David PurdumAug 8, 2025, 01:38 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who is under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was evicted from his high-rise apartment in Detroit on Wednesday, according to court records. Beasley’s landlord sued him twice this year in Michigan’s […]