The Miami Heat are aiming to return as an Eastern Conference contender in the post-Jimmy Butler era. While Erik Spoelstra’s team currently sits sixth in the Eastern Conference, one broadcaster thinks the group has a future Hall of Famer squarely in his prime on the roster. A Nuggets Broadcaster Heaped Praise on Heat Star Big...
Dec 29, 2025, 12:30 PM ET The NFL playoffs are fast approaching, but there are plenty of scenarios still to be decided in Week 18. It all starts Saturday with a winner-take-all matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3, 43.5). The winner takes the NFC South, and the loser misses out on...
As Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and Jannik Sinner continue to redefine modern tennis, former Roger Federer coach Paul Annacone offered a grounded take on whether any of them will complete a Career Grand Slam. Annacone did not hesitate to say yes, but his answer came with nuance. While all three have already built resumes worthy...
Marc RaimondiDec 27, 2025, 08:10 AM ET Close Marc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro...
American track legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recently opened up about her struggles with vision and emotions. The 26-year-old reigning world champion in women’s 400m recently indulged in a candid Q&A session with her fans, answering various questions about her life, including her expression after every win. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Makes Feelings Known on Her Dazed Look After...
Doug Greenberg Pamela Maldonado Close Pamela Maldonado Sports Betting Analyst Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. Dec 27, 2025, 09:00 AM ET The NFL MVP race is down to the wire, with two quarterbacks leading the pack for the award. Veteran Matthew Stafford and breakout star Drake Maye have emerged as the...
Augsburg University’s star runner, Mohammed Bati, a two-time NCAA Division 3 North Regional champion, now finds his future clouded with uncertainty after being declared ineligible for his final season. Since joining Augsburg in 2023, Bati has dazzled on the course, claiming victory in 19 out of 28 races and earning a historic nod as the...
Dec 26, 2025, 12:33 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Thursday night’s game was the last one Travis Kelce played at Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it memorable. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end had only five catches for 36 yards against the Denver Broncos playing alongside third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun while...
This year’s Christmas proved to be a difficult one for NASCAR, owing to the events that transpired last week. With all the legal proceedings settled, it looked like Christmas would be a major celebration this year, but the tragic passing of Greg Biffle and his family proved otherwise. Grief has remained the primary theme ever...
Michael DiRoccoDec 25, 2025, 01:15 PM ET Close Michael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville...
One week after NASCAR was rocked by the tragic plane crash that killed Greg Biffle and his family, Mark Martin is still grappling with the loss. The Hall of Fame driver, who has piloting experience of his own, has been studying similar aviation incidents in the aftermath. Martin recently pointed to a comparable case involving...
Jeremy FowlerDec 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after...