How a De Laurentiis email led to Napoli’s collapse in just 11 months
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMar 13, 2024, 02:13 PM ET Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis oversaw a historic season in which his club won a first league title since…
Louisville fires men’s hoops coach Kenny Payne, starts search
Mar 13, 2024, 12:30 PM ET Saying a «change is needed» to help the Cardinals reach expectations, Louisville athletic director Josh Heird announced Wednesday that Kenny Payne had been fired…
Previewing storylines ahead of the 50th Players Championship
Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Paolo Uggetti Mar 13, 2024,…
Champions League matchday blog: Atlético Madrid vs. Inter
Mar 13, 2024, 01:59 PM ET Champions League soccer is back for the round of 16! Europe’s premier club competition returns with two high-stakes matches on Wednesday, providing exciting matchups,…
The future is now: La Masia grads fire Barca into UCL quarters
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentMar 12, 2024, 07:08 PM ET BARCELONA — The last time Barcelona reached a Champions League quarterfinal, Lionel Messi still played for the club and the world…
Wooden’s UCLA to 1997’s Arizona: How Pac-12 men’s basketball will be remembered
Mar 13, 2024, 07:45 AM ET The Pac-12 as we know it will come to an end — in men’s basketball, at least — this week in Las Vegas with…
49ers signing ex-Chargers LB Eric Kendricks, source says
Mar 13, 2024, 06:19 AM ET The San Francisco 49ers are signing former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks to a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on…
The Nebraska wrestler who beat flesh-eating bacteria
Ryan HockensmithMar 13, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him…
D’Angelo Russell’s journey from Lakers trade chip to clutch-time hero – ‘I’m ready for it. I studied for this test’
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMar 13, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18…
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler if he’s putting well?
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterMar 12, 2024, 07:43 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia PONTE VEDRA…
USWNT earn W Gold Cup title the hard way, show signs of growth
Mar 11, 2024, 07:32 AM ET SAN DIEGO, Calif. — With the glimmer of a well-deserved Concacaf W Gold Cup trophy in the hands of the U.S. women’s national team,…
Ferrari’s Sainz to miss Saudi Arabian GP with appendicitis
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMar 8, 2024, 06:44 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand…
Big names primed to top leaderboards this PGA Tour, LIV and LPGA week
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterMar 6, 2024, 09:46 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia The Masters…
Austin Eckroat gets 1st PGA Tour victory at Cognizant Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Austin Eckroat waited a long time to become a winner on the PGA Tour. Another day didn’t hurt. Eckroat got the first victory of his…
2024 NFL draft: Terrion Arnold gives heartfelt message at combine
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterMar 1, 2024, 08:38 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered…
NBA Power Rankings – Dallas dances out West, Celtics separate from pack
Feb 28, 2024, 08:00 AM ET With less than two months left in the 2023-24 NBA regular season and coming out of All-Star Weekend, teams are zeroing in on…
Will MLS, Inter Miami build on Beckham’s legacy with Messi?
Feb 26, 2024, 09:00 AM ET CARSON, Calif. — Crowded into an unceremonious corner at Dignity Health Sports Park’s press box on Sunday, MLS commissioner Don Garber held an impromptu…
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski injured by fan in Wake’s court storming
Feb 24, 2024, 04:44 PM ET Wake Forest did everything it needed Saturday to take a major step toward earning an NCAA tournament bid, a moment that sent its celebrating…
Boston Celtics notch season-best eighth straight victory
Tim Bontemps, ESPNFeb 25, 2024, 12:51 AM ET NEW YORK — After the Celtics claimed their season-best eighth straight victory Saturday night, defeating the New York Knicks 116-102 at Madison…
Five quarterback solutions for the Denver Broncos
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 25, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered…
Former NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI
Feb 24, 2024, 07:11 PM ET SEATTLE — Former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.…
Sources: Cody Bellinger, Cubs agree on 3-year, $80 million deal
Jeff Passan, ESPNFeb 25, 2024, 02:18 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of «The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports» Center fielder Cody Bellinger…
Brandon Royval spoils Moreno’s homecoming at UFC Mexico City
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 25, 2024, 01:37 AM ET Brandon Royval was not the favorite Saturday night. Not in the betting odds, nor in the eyes of the fans…
New York Rangers tie franchise record with 10th straight win
Feb 24, 2024, 06:49 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Alexis Lafreniere scored, Matt Rempe netted his first career goal and sparked his streaking club with a first-period fight, as the New…
Renan Ferreira KOs Ryan Bader, paves way for Francis Ngannou bout
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 24, 2024, 05:58 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for «MMA Live» Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Who will fight Francis Ngannou…
Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire spring game since 2007
Feb 24, 2024, 07:30 PM ET WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring…
What to do about court stormings in college basketball
Feb 24, 2024, 09:30 PM ET Following Duke’ 83-79 loss at Wake Forest, a frustrated Jon Scheyer asked the question: «When are we going to ban court storming?» Minutes earlier,…
Sources: Bieniemy set to be UCLA’s offensive coordinator
Pete Thamel Adam Schefter Close Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of…
PFL vs. Bellator takeaways: Ngannou gets a dance partner in Ferreira
Feb 24, 2024, 04:34 PM ET What were the biggest moments from PFL vs. Bellator? Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Jeff Wagenheim offer their final thoughts after a historic 10-fight…
Funeral held for woman killed during Chiefs parade shooting
Feb 24, 2024, 02:08 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of mourners attended a funeral mass Saturday for a Kansas City-area DJ who was killed when she was shot…