Backup plan: Cowboys trade for Pats QB Milton

Todd ArcherApr 3, 2025, 10:21 AM 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. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ search for a backup quarterback to Dak Prescott has landed on Joe […]

'Everybody has to run their own race': Will Thibs' strategy doom the minutes-heavy Knicks?

BACK IN 2017, coming off a frustrating season in which his young Minnesota Timberwolves set a modern NBA record by blowing 22 double-digit leads, then-Wolves coach and team president Tom Thibodeau was crystal clear in diagnosing the issue. “I went through [film of] those games, and it kept coming back to toughness,” Thibodeau said during […]

Former 49er Elijah Mitchell adds depth to Chiefs' running back room

Adam TeicherApr 5, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Adam Teicher has covered the Kansas City Chiefs for more than 30 seasons. He joined ESPN in 2013 for the launch of NFL Nation. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs’ running game turned stale and plodding last season. The Chiefs were last in runs of […]

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Favre reporting

Mark Fainaru-WadaApr 4, 2025, 08:38 PM ET Close Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author of New York Times best-selling books “League of Denial” and “Game of Shadows” Co-winner, 2004 George Polk Award A Mississippi judge dismissed a lawsuit Friday against a non-profit news outlet over its Pulitzer Prize-winning stories about […]

76ers star Maxey expected to miss rest of season

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. Maxey has been out since March 3 and has attempted to rehab the finger, but still is dealing with discomfort and needs treatment, […]

'The most unique quarterback story I've ever heard': How Luis Perez became 'The Spring King'

Todd ArcherApr 4, 2025, 06:00 AM 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. ARLINGTON, Texas — Luis Perez was like a lot of young boys. His dream was to be an […]

Is the Seahawks offense better now than it was last season?

Brady HendersonApr 3, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a full-blown transformation on offense. With the […]

Rockets' Brooks suspended after 16th tech stands

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks received an automatic one-game suspension after he was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season during Wednesday’s victory against the Utah Jazz. NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars announced the suspension Thursday. Brooks, who said he had hoped that the technical would be rescinded by the league, will […]

Bears shift tone, expand options for stadium site

Courtney CroninApr 2, 2025, 02:24 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 and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on […]