The Phoenix Suns have made their intentions crystal clear following a disappointing 2024-25 season that ended without a playoff berth. Despite the departure of Kevin Durant and ongoing questions about the roster’s direction, the franchise has doubled down on their cornerstone player with a historic financial commitment. The Suns handed Devin Booker a record-breaking...
Bill BarnwellJul 8, 2025, 06:15 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with...
Jade Jones was on a mission the moment she walked into Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With cameras clicking and fans buzzing about Caitlin Clark’s long-awaited return, Tyrese Haliburton’s longtime girlfriend found a way to stand out. Her courtside look, her famous friends, and her pricey accessory turned as many heads as the scoreboard, leaving everyone asking the...
The Arizona Cardinals made a statement when they selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The franchise needed serious offensive firepower, and they found it in the former Ohio State standout. This offseason has brought more than just another training camp for Harrison Jr. The young...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans’ strategy for funding a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns using residents’ unclaimed funds violates multiple provisions of the state and federal constitutions, according to a class action lawsuit filed in county court. Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and former state Rep. Jeffrey Crossman, both Democrats, filed the...
We’re nearing the midway point of the 2025 WNBA season and the beginning stages of the playoff picture are starting to come into focus. While the Minnesota Lynx have blown away the competition, building a four-game lead in the standings ahead of the next closest team, several squads such as the expansion Golden State Valkyries...
The Denver Broncos’ backfield has undergone a significant transformation this offseason, with veteran J.K. Dobbins joining the team after one season with the rival Los Angeles Chargers. Dobbins has an impressive 5.2 yards per carry average throughout his career, showcasing the explosiveness that made him a second-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. However,...
As fantasy football draft season inches closer and closer, it’s time for our annual predictions of sleepers, busts and breakout players. Interpretations of the terms can vary for each, but here are the definitions for our purposes: • Sleeper: A player who is being overlooked and will outperform his average draft position (ADP) in 2025.•...
The NBA superstar Kevin Durant is officially a Houston Rocket. And if the hype video shared by the Rockets’ digital team is anything to go by, it doesn’t just welcome Durant, it signals the dawn of a new era in Houston. After weeks of speculation and the culmination of one of the most intricate trades...
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 NFL season with renewed energy and purpose under Pete Carroll’s leadership. Competition drives everything in the organization, and few players embody that spirit more than third-year defensive end Tyree Wilson. Wilson has been making waves both on and off the field recently. The talented pass rusher...
Michael DiRoccoJul 6, 2025, 06:00 AM 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. — Dyami...
The San Francisco 49ers are watching the window close on one generation of talent while looking to open another for an influx of new players. One position group that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later is wide receiver. Multi-purpose pass catcher and runner Deebo Samuel was dealt to the Washington Commanders. Brandon Aiyuk...