ANAHEIM, Calif. – You’ve done something special when nine-time Gold Glove Award winner Torii Hunter, known for his acrobatic catches, says what you just made is “probably the greatest defensive play I’ve ever seen.” Hunter praised this Los Angeles Angels‘ jo adele After the right fielder made three homer-robbing catches, a spectacular final leap was…
Ryan McGeeApril 5, 2026, 01:00 am ET to close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2 time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year multiple authors INDIANAPOLIS–Before we start, a question. Why do they bother giving Dan Hurley a courtside stool? All the man needs is a tray. In fact,…
for months, inter miami The Nou Stadium was advertised with a simple message: “We’re coming home.” On Saturday, a 2-2 draw austin fc That was the first official game at the stadium, the club finally fulfilled its promise only it knows how. Before the match the field was covered in pink lights, while a tifo…
There are fewer than 14 days left in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and each team has fewer than 10 games remaining. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Each game on the slate takes on additional importance, but there are specific matchups that will have an outsized impact on the playoff races (and the draft lottery standings)….
Aaron SchatzApril 5, 2026, 06:00 am ET to close Aaron Schatz is an NFL analyst for ESPN.com. He has over 20 years of experience working in NFL analytics and is the creator of the DVOA and DYAR metrics. He also serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network. multiple authors 2026 nfl draft The…
Michael C. WrightApril 4, 2026, 10:54 pm ET to close Joined ESPN in 2010 The Bears were previously covered for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M multiple authors DENVER – As the seconds ticked by the final minute of overtime denver nuggets are leading San Antonio Spurs By double digits, three-time NBA MVP…
INDIANAPOLIS–Just over 11 minutes left in the first half. michiganNational Semi-Finals Conclude Arizona On Saturday, go ahead Yaxel Lendeborg He leaned back in pain at the baseline, punctuating his thunderbolt by slamming his palms on the floor in frustration. On a Final Four night that was mostly devoid of compelling theater, Lendeborg’s emphatic comeback after…
Myron MedcalfApril 4, 2026, 08:45 PM ET to close covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato multiple authors INDIANAPOLIS — IF Yukonmiraculous victory of ruler was about the elite eight Braylon Mullins‘Buzzer-beating shot, then 71-62 win over Stubborn on Saturday Illinois The team in the Final Four was a…
dave mcmenaminApril 4, 2026, 04:10 pm ET to close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and the NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009–14, the Cavaliers from 2014–18 for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005–09. multiple authors DALLAS–The team is already in trouble. luka doncic Diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that…
Phoenix– Yukon Coach Geno Auriemma apologized South Carolina staff for his emotional outburst at Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley in the final seconds of their national semifinal in the women’s Final Four on Saturday. “There is no excuse for how I handled the end of the game versus South Carolina,” Auriemma said in a statement released…
