TURIN, Italy — Where was Ali? Nobody knew. Ali Barat, the world’s hottest soccer agent, was supposed to be at the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile by 5:30 p.m. But it was after 6, and nobody had seen him. Later that December evening, Paris Saint-Germain‘s Désiré Doué would be given the 2025 Golden Boy award as the…
Rich CiminiFeb 4, 2026, 09:26 am ET to close Rich Cimini is a staff writer covering the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for more than 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck Podcast. He was previously a beat writer for the New…
Craig HaubertFeb 4, 2026, 09:42 AM ET Close National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience. Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha Multiple Authors Now that much of the recruiting movement for the 2026 season has come to a close, the focus shifts to the field and…
Michael VoppelFebruary 4, 2026, 08:30 am ET to close Michael Voeppel is a senior writer covering the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voeppel began covering women’s basketball in 1984 and has been with ESPN since 1996. multiple authors Five Division I women’s teams are shooting 50% or better from the field this…
Ryan S. ClarkFeb 4, 2026, 07:40 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — You can still see the black puck marks on one of the white walls in the living room of the home where Laila Edwards grew up. They’re behind the gray couch,…
Tucson, Arizona — bryce jamesYoungest son of NBA star Lebron JamesGoing to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday that the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt. Editor’s Choice “The decision to redshirt was just a long game…
ramona shelburneFeb 3, 2026, 08:11 pm ET to close ESPN.com senior writer Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News multiple authors LA Clippers 11-time All-Star guard traded james harden till cleveland cavaliers for the guard darius garland and a second-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Due to the nature of…
dave mcmenaminFeb 3, 2026, 07:47 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 NEW YORK – The NBA trade deadline is approaching and several teams are being considered…
brooke priorFeb 3, 2026, 11:28 pm ET to close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN, covering the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. He previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman. multiple authors SAN FRANCISCO–Defense not only wins championships, but also…
Tim BontempsFeb 3, 2026, 03:54 pm 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….
