Baxter HolmesFeb 25, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. Multiple Authors NIKE STAFFERS SAT around a conference room table inside the company’s…
Feb 26, 2026, 07:48 am ET Claressa Shields solidifies her position at the top of ESPN women’s pound-for-pound rankings A major unanimous decision victory over Franchon Cruz-Dezern in Detroit on February 22. She was equally decisive in the voting and earned every first-place vote from the ESPN panel. Shields is one of only two boxers…
Mel Kiper Jr. Close Mel Kiper Jr. Football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+. , Matt Miller Close…
Feb 26, 2026, 02:28 am ET PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has identified a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday. Gerald Dorgan, who was in critical condition, died from his injuries, according to…
Feb 26, 2026, 03:42 am ET real Madrid keeping an eye on them armory‘S Gabriel MagalhaesAnd chelsea be curious Aston Villa‘S morgan rogers. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world. transfer home page | men’s winter grade | female grade trending rumors Gabriel Magalhaes has been a rock in…
Feb 26, 2026, 01:35 am ET ANAHEIM, Calif. – Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th career win as an NHL head coach was so dramatic that he almost had to be reminded of the milestone when the clock finally hit zero. anaheim ducks‘ 6-5 comeback win. As Quenneville stood at center ice for post-game photo moments with his…
Brian WindhorstFeb 25, 2026, 05:16 pm ET to close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered the Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books multiple authors sons Owner Matt Ishbia wants more star players to participate in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts a midseason showcase next year. To help, Ishbia has offered a…
Feb 25, 2026, 11:24 pm ET Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting the run-walk-run strategy for decades, whether it’s a marathon or a neighborhood run, died Wednesday at the age of 80. Daughter-in-law Carissa Galloway said Galloway suffered a hemorrhagic stroke…
Dan Graziano Close Dan Graziano senior NFL national reporter Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011,…
Feb 25, 2026, 08:09 pm ET NEW YORK — CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26. New York Yankeeswho will dedicate a plaque honoring the Hall of Famer at Memorial Park before that day’s game baltimore orioles. Sabathia will be the 24th person to have his number retired by the Yankees, the…
