The UFC’s best pipeline for talent is back, as “Dana White’s Contender Series” returned for Season 9 on Aug. 12. The show wasted little time proving why it is the premiere path to the Ocatgon in Week 1 as Khamzat Chimaev‘s Russian teammate Baysangur Susurkaev stole the show, knocking out Murtaza Talha with a vicious…
Rachel KryshakOct 1, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The NHL’s preseason is nearly…
Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014…
Ending a summerlong stalemate, restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, agent Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball told ESPN on Tuesday. The deal includes a team option in the second year that is designed for the Warriors — or another team if…
Alden GonzalezOct 1, 2025, 02:23 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers ended a lethargic, inconsistent regular season in dominant fashion, reeling off 15 wins in a stretch of 20 games….
Daniel OyefusiOct 1, 2025, 08:37 AM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun. BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns are benching veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and will turn to rookie…
Sep 30, 2025, 11:09 PM ET Aaron Boone’s in-game pitching decisions were under the microscope yet again after he pulled starter Max Fried amid 6⅓ scoreless innings and the New York Yankees‘ bullpen faltered in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday…
Brett OkamotoOct 1, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather,…
NBA training camps have officially begun! Monday marked the arrival of media day for most of the league’s 30 teams, with on-court practice beginning Tuesday — exactly three weeks before the Oklahoma City Thunder will raise their 2024-25 NBA championship banner. We’ve got you covered as you dig into the 2025-26 season, with roster breakdowns…
Eric KarabellOct 1, 2025, 08:52 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. Four players hit 50 or more home runs this past season. Los Angeles Dodgers DH/SP…
