andrea adelsonJan 1, 2026, 03:36 PM ET to close ACC Reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduated from University of Florida. Miami Gardens, Florida – Coach Dan Lanning said his defense did not play up to its standard in its first playoff game, oregon duck produced a postseason performance that had not been seen in over…
Dj Bien-AimeJanuary 1, 2026, 06:00 am ET to close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He is a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch the DJ on his show…
The fact that the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round kicks off just before the transfer portal officially opens epitomizes a sport where the present and future constantly clash. Four unfortunate teams will see their future become the present, after losses in much-anticipated quarterfinal matchups. Alabama became the third team off the board following its loss…
Tenth-seeded Miami became the first double-digit seed to reach the semifinals in the 12-team era, continuing its strength in the field by defeating defending national champion Ohio State 24–14 on New Year’s Eve. They will face the winner of Thursday night’s Allstate Sugar Bowl – No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss – in…
Aaron SchatzDec 31, 2025, 06:15 AM ET Close Aaron Schatz is an NFL analyst for ESPN.com. He has more than 20 years of experience working in NFL analytics and is the creator of the DVOA and DYAR metric. He also serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network. No team in the NFL is…
When Mikel Arteta and armory Hierarchy reduced to zero Victor Gyokres As the centerpiece signing of the summer, he was to lock down Arsenal’s number 9 spot. Instead, we’re halfway through the season and debating whether he should even start. East Sporting CP The forward has struggled to make his mark, with the majority of…
Is it rematch season in college football? Before the 2025 season, rematches in the College Football Playoff were relatively rare. With only four teams in the field for most of the playoff’s existence, it was not particularly common for two teams to meet again in the playoff bracket having played earlier in the season. But…
Zach KramDec 31, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. An average NBA season is filled with some…
It’s one of the biggest jobs in football, at a club that – as their supporters sing at every game – has won everything but to be head coach. chelseaTop-level experience and a proven track record aren’t required, so don’t expect a specific managerial name to replace Enzo Maresca. If you think that doesn’t make…
Sometimes, it’s not a game but a performance that sticks in the mind. Four words – “The Nick Kurtz Game” – will be understood by baseball fans for a very long time without any additional context. Like “The Mark Whiten Game” or “The Kerry Wood Game.” I was watching a different game that night but…
