Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has some unexpected motivation for the upcoming 2025 season. What started as a casual conversation about Hollywood connections quickly transformed into a unique challenge that could make NFL history. On “The Dan Patrick Show,” Henry expressed his admiration for actor Adam Sandler, who happens to be a friend...
Brooke PryorJun 5, 2025, 04:51 PM ET Close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — As Aaron Rodgers asserted he “wasn’t holding...
The Indiana Pacers are back in the Finals after a 25-year gap. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games back in 2000, but this time, they’re looking to claim their first NBA title with a strong roster. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have dominated the playoffs so far. But one final hurdle...
It’s been a while since the New York Giants were a consistently competitive team. They looked poised to change that in the first year under head coach Brian Daboll, but the success was short-lived. Now, after hitting the reset button at quarterback and adding some young talent to their ranks, things are trending in...
Matt BowenJun 4, 2025, 06:54 AM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and...
Charlotte Flair has been the pioneer of the Women’s Revolution for many years. She always keeps an eye on the changes that happen across the entire WWE landscape. Most recently, the Stamford-based promotion experienced a huge shift with the arrival of a top wrestling star. Following her declaration of “being home”, The Queen could not...
The Brandon Graham era has reached its official conclusion with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement in March, but the team waited before making the paperwork official. While Graham continues rehabilitating an arm injury with the same relentless work ethic that defined his playing days, the Eagles made a roster...
Seth WalderJun 2, 2025, 07:40 PM ET Close Seth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on “ESPN Bet Live” and helps cover sports betting. Seth has been at ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at the New York Daily News covering the Jets and Giants....
The Nashville Superspeedway race had several intense moments between drivers. But the thriller between Bubba Wallace and William Byron eventually ended in respect. That’s what makes NASCAR the sport that it is. Speaking of intense moments, Carson Hocevar made Ricky Stenhouse Jr. mad, spinning him into the outside wall as Hocevar marched up to a...
The Dallas Cowboys made waves this offseason by acquiring George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a notable trade. Dallas sent a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Pittsburgh while receiving Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick in return. The acquisition brought talent but also controversy as Pickens continues generating headlines...
Alaina GetzenbergJun 1, 2025, 11:07 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. Buffalo Bills...
UFC Vegas 107 is now in the books, and the event delivered some noteworthy moments throughout the night. Several notable fighters competed on the fight card, including Mateusz Gamrot, Ketlen Viera, Dustin Jacoby, and Jordan Leavitt. Maycee Barber Withdraws From UFC Vegas 107, Four Fighters Win Bonuses Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber were the scheduled...