Eli LedermanDec 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables carried a somber tone. Disappointed. Embarrassed. An unsmiling Venables had plenty of words…
jesse rogersDecember 19, 2025, 07:00 am ET to close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. As the hot stove season gets underway and we wait to see where the top remaining free agents sign, MLB teams are already curious how they will utilize a major rule change coming to…
The end of the 2025 calendar year approaches, and you won’t believe it, but the Colorado Avalanche remain on top of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings yet again! They’ve got company in the “repeat” category, as the Dallas Stars appear to really like being in the runner-up slot. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Beyond those two…
Elizabeth MerrillDec 19, 2025, 10:52 am ET to close Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. He previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. Kansas City, MO. – As she has been known to do recently during this incredible run by the Texas A&M volleyball team, All-America hitter Logan Lednicki…
mark schlabachDecember 19, 2025, 07:00 am ET to close senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduated from University of Georgia when number 6 ole miss Will take the field against number 11 on Saturday tulane one in college football playoff first round gameThe Rebels will be led by first-time head…
Every Friday, I select the best or most exciting games not to be missed in the world of football each weekend. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week, we’ll take you to England, Italy,…
Tim BontempsDecember 19, 2025, 07:00 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….
At first Hillary Knight didn’t know what to think. It was 2024 and his longtime agent asked an uncomfortable question about his future. “I was kind of taken aback,” says Knight. “Seriously, you’re asking me this?” Just think about it, his agent said. “I sat on it for months,” recalls Knight. “And then I got…
Turron DavenportDec 19, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Turron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN since 2018. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD.” Cam Ward…
Ryan O’HanlonDec 19, 2025, 03:43 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” You know it’s probably going to be Arsenal or Manchester City for the Premier League title; Burnley and someone else for relegation; and one of, like,…
