MADISON, Wis.–Purdue Guard Braden Smith Reacted to becoming the Big Ten’s career assists leader as if it was just another step rather than a climax. The 6-foot senior still has other goals in mind. “Obviously, it’s great to see it and be a part of it,” Smith said after scoring 14 points and breaking the…
After months of rising tensions and failed diplomacy, at 10:46 pm EST on Friday, President Trump pulled the trigger on a plan to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The mission, known as “Operation Absolute Resolve,” was the result of months of planning and rehearsals by U.S. military officials and the intelligence community, according to the…
Tim BontempsJanuary 4, 2026, 12:52 am ET to close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com covering the league and how it’s impacting him on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and their MVP straw poll. You can find Tim with Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon The Hoop Collective podcast….
President Trump shocked the entire world when the US successfully conducted an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The large-scale operation took place early Saturday and involved more than 150 US aircraft. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were swiftly charged in the Southern District of New York and are on their way… Source…
Passengers wait at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport as all flights are cancelled following US military action in Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | Afp | Getty Images United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other carriers began restoring flights to Puerto Rico and other parts of the…
Brady HendersonJanuary 3, 2026, 11:05 PM ET to 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. Santa Clara, California– leonard williams The smoke-filled visitor’s locker room at Levi Stadium on Saturday night didn’t want…
The Trump administration’s growing confrontation with the judiciary over immigration, spending priorities and other issues is turning previously unknown judges like James Boasberg and Paula Zinis into household names. The judiciary has been a notable battleground in President Trump’s first year in office, particularly given Congress’s compliance with his approach. There have been more than…
Andreas HellJanuary 4, 2026, 12:56 am ET to close Andreas Hell is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays video games, is fond of music, and is a fan of the White Sox and 49ers. He is also the host of Sirius XM’s…
President Trump said Saturday that he “doesn’t have the support” within Venezuela for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to become the next leader after US troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, adding that she was not consulted before the operation. “I think it will be very difficult for him to be a leader,” Trump…
Jeff BorzelloJanuary 3, 2026, 12:43 pm ET to close Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He joined ESPN in 2014. The ACC has publicly reprimanded Micah Shrewsberry following an incident between Notre Dame The coach and an official at the end of the Fighting Irish’s loss California On Friday. Notre Dame had a three-point…
