The number of contenders for Dominik Mysterio’s WWE Intercontinental Championship is increasing day by day. Mysterio won the title by pinning Finn Balor in a fatal four-way match at WrestleMania 41. Since then, he has declared himself the greatest Intercontinental Champion ever. Balor seeks redemption, as he wasn’t happy that his fellow Judgment Day member...
Saquon Barkley’s debut season with the Philadelphia Eagles was nothing short of spectacular. Defenders found themselves in a nightmare situation against Barkley, who showcased his versatility by bulldozing through tackles, executing precise sidesteps, and even performing backward hurdles. The nickname “SaQuads” has proven to be more than just clever wordplay; it represents his extraordinary...
Elizabeth Merrill Close Elizabeth Merrill ESPN Senior Writer Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. David Purdum Close David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 May 12, 2025, 04:12 PM ET Infamous Kansas City...
The NBA Draft Lottery has become a night of hope and heartbreak. As the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery unfolds tonight, May 12, half the league’s franchises are hanging on the bounce of a pingpong ball. With future superstars waiting in the wings, this process could alter the league’s balance for years to come. The lottery...
The New York Giants opened rookie minicamp Friday with third overall pick Abdul Carter taking center stage. Meeting with reporters for the first time, Carter stressed his commitment to daily improvement and versatility. During individual drills, the Giants positioned him at linebacker, but this appears to be just the beginning of their plans. The...
Brooke PryorMay 9, 2025, 02:01 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 — Days after trading star wide receiver George...
John Cena and Randy Orton collided in the main event of Backlash this Saturday for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The match got a positive reaction from the crowd attending the event live, who chanted “this is awesome” several times during the bout. However, many fans are taking to social media to criticize it. John Cena...
Abdul Carter hasn’t played a single down for the New York Giants, but the rookie is already making headlines for his jersey number. The team’s top draft pick turned heads when he boldly requested Lawrence Taylor’s legendary No. 56, a request that was swiftly denied by the organization. After striking out on not one...
Aaron SchatzMay 8, 2025, 06:50 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. Each NFL team tried to address...
Golden State Warriors fans are speechless after a recent injury update on Stephen Curry. After eliminating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, Curry sustained a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Warriors’ second-round series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Given that Curry has not sustained a serious hamstring...
George Pickens’ turbulent tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers featured spectacular plays alongside controversial moments that generated constant headlines. Throughout this period, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin consistently defended his talented but volatile receiver. That relationship has now concluded with the Steelers trading the 24-year-old wideout to the Dallas Cowboys for draft picks. While both...
Seth WalderMay 7, 2025, 10:15 AM 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....