'He was a different dude': Looking back at Jim Harbaugh's career-best season with the 1995 Colts

Kris RhimOct 18, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). In Kris’ free time, he lives his NBA dreams at men’s leagues across Los Angeles. OCT. 4, 1992, marked one of the most […]

'I didn't even know he was a gambler': How the Blazers and NBA are grappling with Chauncey Billups' stunning downfall

Ramona ShelburneOct 30, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News FOR A FEW hours last Thursday, it was a relatively normal morning for Jrue Holiday and his Portland Trail Blazers teammates. Most of them had turned their phones off hoping to sleep in after […]

'I knew it was coming': Panthers' Rico Dowdle hitting his stride back home in Carolina

David NewtonOct 16, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Just over two hours from Bank of America Stadium […]

'The No. 1 thing on my mind': Harbaugh, Ravens seeking answers during the bye

Jamison HensleyOct 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored […]

'We'll ride with that guy all day': How Puka Nacua's physicality is fueling Rams' season

Sarah BarshopOct 2, 2025, 06:00 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 Sports Illustrated. Watch […]

'We're 0-5 and we own that': Just how bad have things gotten for the NFL's lone winless team?

Rich CiminiOct 8, 2025, 06:00 AM 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 […]

'You don't replace Fred Warner': How will 49ers fill void of the NFL's top linebacker?

Nick WagonerOct 14, 2025, 06:00 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 […]

'You guys are idiots': Lakers weren't fazed by LeBron's 'Second Decision' social media post

Dave McMenaminOct 7, 2025, 07:55 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James’ “Second Decision” tease on social media on Monday didn’t cause the Los Angeles […]

12 more Week 8 games, 12 matchup previews: We have predictions, picks and wild stats

Oct 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET The Week 8 NFL schedule for the 2025 season brings exciting matchups. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers faces his former team when the Packers come to town, the Bills look to avoid losing three straight, and the Giants and Eagles face off in a classic NFC East showdown. We have […]