David NewtonMay 1, 2025, 05:28 PM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow dropped from 185 pounds to...
Stephen Curry did not hesitate to deliver a public message to his Golden State Warriors teammates heading into Game 7 against the Houston Rockets. After qualifying for the playoffs as the seventh seed in the West, the Warriors now face the daunting task of playing an elimination game on the road. Given that the Warriors...
NFL rookies often study others at their position, absorbing valuable lessons for the next step in their career. Seattle Seahawks draft pick Jalen Milroe recently faced questions about his football role models, and the quarterback’s response may turn heads across the league. “Who’s one NFL QB he studies and tries to learn from? Brock...
Jamison HensleyApr 30, 2025, 01:56 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored...
Social media is one of the most revolutionary creations of the modern era, and it has touched human lives in various ways. The reigning UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, is also one of the many individuals whose lives took a positive turn because of a popular social media platform. A Facebook Post Led Belal Muhammad...
The Cleveland Browns’ surprising selection of Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round has become one of the 2025 NFL Draft’s most bewildering storylines. Once projected as a top-five talent, Sanders plummeted to pick No. 144 overall, a slide more dramatic than even Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson experienced in their draft years. As the...
Kevin SeifertApr 30, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate...
The Chicago White Sox and the Colorado Rockies were the two worst teams during the 2024 MLB season. The White Sox had a 41-121 record during that season and the Rockies had a 61-101 mark in 2024. In 2025, it appears as if Chicago and Colorado are heading down the same paths as the two...
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has never been shy about speaking his mind, especially when his kids are involved. This week, fans got a fresh reminder of Coach Prime’s candid nature when an old video from March resurfaced online. During the ProMat Conference in Chicago earlier this year, Sanders faced questions about his...
Adam TeicherApr 29, 2025, 12:36 PM ET Close Adam Teicher has covered the Kansas City Chiefs for more than 30 seasons. He joined ESPN in 2013 for the launch of NFL Nation. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs will exercise the fifth-year option on the contracts of cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis,...
Frances Tiafoe found himself at the center of unexpected chaos during the 2025 Madrid Open, as a widespread power outage swept through Spain and parts of neighboring countries. The American tennis star took to Instagram to share his shock and concern after experiencing the massive blackout firsthand. Calling it a “day to remember,” Tiafoe offered...
The Tennessee Titans are approaching a crucial NFL deadline that could shape their wide receiver room. Treylon Burks, as a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has a pending decision on his fifth-year contract option. Since his arrival, the Titans have hired a new head coach, cycled through two general managers, and recently...