Only three weeks into the season, Notre Dame and Clemson have dropped out of the playoff picture with two losses each. According to the Allstate Playoff Predictor, Notre Dame (0-2) now has a 6% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff. Clemson (1-2) has a 4% chance. That makes room for somebody else. Below you’ll…
NFL NationSep 16, 2025, 07:00 AM 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. After a weekend filled with last-minute wins by the Cowboys, Colts and Bengals,…
Elizabeth MerrillSep 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. CAM JURGENS’ WHITE Dodge Ram pickup truck crunches the gravel as he pulls up to his boyhood home on the outskirts of Pickrell, Nebraska, population 186. Three…
Sep 16, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Manchester United‘s Manuel Ugarte is wanted by clubs in Serie A, while Manchester City will go up against Liverpool for Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES…
Kris Rhim Close Kris Rhim ESPN Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). In Kris’ free time, he lives his NBA dreams at men’s leagues across Los Angeles. Ryan McFadden Close Ryan McFadden Ryan McFadden covers the Las…
NEW DELHI – Indian media has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Pakistan’s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from overseeing the high-profile Asia Cup fixture between Pakistan and India. According to reports, ICC informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of its decision last night. Pakistan had earlier lodged a protest…
Ryan McFaddenSep 15, 2025, 11:24 PM ET Close Ryan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun. LAS VEGAS — Raiders minority owner…
Kris RhimSep 15, 2025, 11:52 PM ET Close Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). In Kris’ free time, he lives his NBA dreams at men’s leagues across Los Angeles. LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker…
Rich CiminiSep 15, 2025, 11:23 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York…
Sep 15, 2025, 11:12 AM ET MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in Madrid. Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar responded by calling Sánchez an “antisemite and a liar.” Tensions…
