The New England Patriots are fully invested in their new quarterback. Filling Tom Brady’s shoes will be a heroic task for any quarterback in the league, especially for one who’s about to enter his first full season as a starter. However, the Patriots don’t need Drake Maye to be the second coming of Tom...
Mike ClayAug 22, 2025, 04:33 PM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. Fantasy...
Geno Auriemma has long been synonymous with excellence in women’s basketball, and his University of Connecticut Huskies program is a testament to that legacy. Now entering his 41st season in 2025-26, Auriemma is coming off his record 12th National Championship, having transformed UConn into a powerhouse unmatched in college basketball history. The “Secret Sauce” Behind...
The Los Angeles Rams received encouraging news this week as Matthew Stafford returned to practice following concerns about his durability entering his 16th NFL season. The two-time Pro Bowler and 2022 Super Bowl champion has been managing his body carefully through the early stages of preparation, but recent sessions have provided optimism about his...
NFL NationAug 21, 2025, 09:50 PM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. The third week of the 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday as teams...
Deion Sanders wasted no time making his presence known at Colorado. Just weeks after sharing that he beat bladder cancer, the Colorado coach returned to campus and immediately laid down strict classroom rules for his players. Dive into Try out PFSN’s FREE college football playoff predictor, where you can simulate every 2025-26 NFL season game...
The New England Patriots may have found a diamond in the rough. Undrafted free agent Elijah Ponder looked like a long shot to make the 53-man roster, but judging by his position coach’s words, that may no longer be the case. Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith had nothing but positive things to say about...
Matt BowenAug 20, 2025, 06:43 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...
A mixed doubles exhibition at the US Open turned unexpectedly dramatic when Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper shared a noticeably tense moment at the net. After their first-round match, Draper leaned in for what looked like a friendly hug, but Raducanu extended her hand instead, delivering a quick handshake before moving on to warmly greet...
The Detroit Lions‘ defense was much improved in 2024 from what they produced in 2023. Their offensive output was similar, but they won more convincing games last year, as they didn’t need to get into shootouts in more games than not. Dan Campbell and his staff figured out what worked on the defensive side...
Aug 18, 2025, 02:13 PM ET This page will be updated throughout the summer, so continue to check back for the latest content. As the weather heats up, so does our excitement about the 2025 fantasy football draft season. Whether you play in a casual redraft league, an intense deep dynasty format or anything in...
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid set off a storm of fan reactions this week with what seemed like an ordinary Instagram update. The seven-time All-Star shared photos from his recent trip to Europe, which included attending teammate Leon Draisaitl’s wedding in Provence and spending time in St. Tropez with his wife, Lauren Kyle. Connor McDavid’s...