Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has learned just how rare NBA Finals appearances are — thanks to a reality check from Hall of Famer Steve Nash. The moment reshaped how he’s approaching the Pacers’ first Finals run in 25 years. With Indiana holding a 1-0 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder after Haliburton’s clutch game-winner,...
The Baltimore Ravens turned in a great 2024 NFL season, but it wasn’t enough as they came up short again in the playoffs. The Ravens have the talent on both sides of the ball to win the Super Bowl, but they can’t find a way to get over the hump. Lamar Jackson continues to...
Jordan ReidJun 6, 2025, 06:25 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from...
The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to win the World Series last year despite heading into the postseason with a short-handed starting rotation. The strength of their bullpen was a major factor in helping them cope with the challenges of October baseball. Therefore, it was not really a surprise to see the Dodgers bolster the depth...
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....