Brian WindhorstSep 29, 2025, 04:11 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books HOUSTON — Kevin Durant said he envisions himself signing a contract extension with the Rockets and described how a bond and respect level with coach Ime Udoka led him to engineer a…
Jordan RaananSep 29, 2025, 06:17 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants had their worst fears confirmed Monday with an MRI showing that standout wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered…
Sep 29, 2025, 03:20 PM ET Two-time U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson on Monday apologized to the winning European team for the behavior of American fans at Bethpage Black. “I’d like to congratulate @RyderCupEurope on their victory,” Watson posted to X. “Your team play the first few days was sensational. More importantly, I’d like…
Sep 29, 2025, 10:05 PM ET Bob Melvin, whose option for the 2026 season was picked up in July, has been fired as manager of the San Francisco Giants. The Giants were very streaky in finishing 81-81 this season, teasing fans with playoff hopes with a 13-3 run from late August into early September that…
Sep 29, 2025, 03:25 PM ET Week 5 of the NFL season gets underway with the Los Angeles Rams hosting the San Francisco 49ers on “Thursday Night Football.” Both teams sit at 3-1 after the 49ers suffered their first loss of the season last week. Another pair of 3-1 teams meet Sunday afternoon when the…
Sep 29, 2025, 06:27 PM ET Wow, what an amazing finish to the MLB regular season! Now it’s your turn, October. The 2025 MLB playoffs start Tuesday (1 p.m. ET on ESPN), and we’re here to get you ready for what is setting up to be a thrilling postseason. Will Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers…
Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season delivered nail-biters that turned into comebacks, blowouts, the first tie of the year — and even a rookie quarterback making his first start. No matter the box score, several players across the league stood out. Editor’s Picks 2 Related But only one player can be “him.” Ahead of…
Jim McCormickSep 29, 2025, 04:00 PM ET Close Jim McCormick is a contributing writer for fantasy football and men’s basketball at ESPN. Sleepers still exist. Payton Pritchard made the fifth-most 3-pointers in the NBA last season. Deni Avdija became an offensive force down the stretch last spring. Josh Giddey turned into a triple-double machine after…
It’s Monday, and another week of MLS action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table, and who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 37 to come up with this week’s order of all 30 teams in the league. Let’s dive in….
Sep 29, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Saudi Pro League clubs are once again targeting Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, while struggling Manchester United could be set for a change of manager, with Xavi, Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner, Fabian Hurzeler and Andoni Iraola all linked to replace Ruben Amorim. Join us for the latest transfer news…
