Suns fire Budenholzer, say change was 'needed'

After missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history, the Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team announced Monday. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season. Our fans deserve better. Change is needed,” the team said in […]

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 […]

NFL incorporates AAFC stats, shifting leaderboards

Paul Brown just moved up a few spots on the NFL career coaching wins list. The NFL owners approved a proposal by the competition committee Tuesday to incorporate player, coach and team statistics from the All-America Football Conference into the official NFL records. The AAFC existed from 1946-49 with Paul Brown’s Cleveland team winning the […]

Oklahoma freshman Fears entering NBA draft

Jonathan GivonyApr 2, 2025, 03:32 PM ET Close NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in July 2017Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams Oklahoma freshman guard Jeremiah Fears will enter the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, he announced on ESPN’s […]

Eagles' Lurie praises Sirianni, hints at extension

Tim McManusApr 1, 2025, 05:18 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. PALM BEACH, Fla. — Philadelphia Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie signaled that a contract extension for coach Nick Sirianni […]

Niners owner: Exodus partly tied to paying Purdy

Nick WagonerApr 1, 2025, 11:29 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage […]

Hawks' Young named asst. GM for Sooners hoops

Mar 31, 2025, 05:01 PM ET NORMAN, Okla. — The Oklahoma Sooners have hired former Sooners player and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball. He also has pledged to donate $1 million to the program, the school announced Monday. Young, a four-time NBA All-Star, was an All-American for Oklahoma […]

Ex-coach Parcells headed to Patriots Hall of Fame

Mike ReissApr 1, 2025, 10:54 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. PALM BEACH, Fla. — New […]

Browns' Haslam: 'Big swing-and-miss' on Watson

Daniel OyefusiMar 31, 2025, 02:05 PM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun. PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam on Monday called the team’s trade for quarterback […]