The Detroit Tigers enter the 2025 MLB season with high hopes after a postseason run in 2024. The Tigers defeated the Houston Astros in two games in the Wild Card round before losing to the Cleveland Guardians in five games in the ALDS. The Tigers are serious contenders for the American League Central crown, and...

Mar 17, 2025, 12:06 PM ET CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have agreed to terms on the long-term extensions they have wanted for years. Chase agreed to a four-year, $161 million deal that includes $112 million guaranteed. The annual average of $40.25 million sets an NFL record for the...

The Cincinnati Bengals’ will-they-won’t-they arc is over. The Bengals have agreed to a pair of massive contract extensions with Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase that will total $270 million in earnings. Higgins previously told his social media followers that he would let them know about a deal first, and he delivered on his promise. Take...

John KeimMar 15, 2025, 10:46 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to...

When discussing the best point guards in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is undoubtedly towards the top of that list. He has thrived throughout his time in Atlanta, cementing himself as one of the league’s elite thanks to his exceptional passing and scoring ability. His performance could earn him a massive pather...

Mar 15, 2025, 08:10 AM ET Nine-time Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday. It had been a brief split, as the 49ers released Juszczyk on Tuesday before bringing him back into the fold. Juszczyk, 33,...

Since LeBron James went down with an injury against the Boston Celtics on March 8, things have gone south for the Los Angeles Lakers. Pairing up with Luka Dončić, the 40-year-old veteran unleashed a fury on the court that saw the Lakers torching eight opponents in a row. But James suffered a left groin strain...

Todd ArcherMar 13, 2025, 10:22 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. FRISCO, Texas — After 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence opted to sign a...

The 2011 NASCAR season climaxed with one of the sport’s most electrifying showdowns: Tony Stewart’s relentless aggression versus Carl Edwards’ unwavering consistency. The duo ended the year tied in points, but Stewart’s five Chase wins to Edwards’ one sealed the title. Behind the stats lay a psychological war, with Stewart firing a warning at Edwards...

Sarah BarshopMar 12, 2025, 04:18 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. LOS...

The 2024-25 NBA season has been a nightmare for the Utah Jazz. Once a dominant force, the franchise now finds itself in last place in the Western Conference with a dismal 15-50 record. As if things weren’t already bad enough, the NBA recently slapped the Jazz with a $100,000 fine for violating a major rule...

Marcel Louis-JacquesMar 12, 2025, 11:31 AM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award for...