Feb 18, 2026, 12:21 AM ET MANHATTAN, Kan. — P.J. Haggerty scored 34 points, Nate Johnson had a career-high 33, and Kansas State cruised past Baylor 90-74 on Tuesday night in the debut of Wildcats’ interim head coach Matthew Driscoll. Kansas State (11-15, 2-11 Big 12) never trailed and held a double-digit lead for most…
Bill ConnellyFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors With the UEFA Champions League‘s extended league phase over, it’s time for the extended knockout rounds. That’s both a pointed commentary and a celebration….
Rachel KryshakFeb 17, 2026, 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. Multiple Authors We have reached…
Dave McMenaminFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 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 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors RUI HACHIMURA COULDN’T hide the smile from his face as he bounced down the ramp to the…
Buster OlneyFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Multiple Authors Spring training camps are underway, which means it is time to look at the state of baseball. As part of our 2026 MLB season preview, ESPN’s Buster Olney surveyed…
Max OlsonFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Multiple Authors The 2025 season offered the ultimate proof that elite portal recruiting can put a program in national championship contention. Miami, Ole Miss and Oregon reached the College Football Playoff semifinals thanks…
Matt BowenFeb 17, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and…
Feb 17, 2026, 06:21 AM ET The Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to use their franchise tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The Seahawks have multiple free agents that they want to retain and sign, and the team would also try to extend…
Feb 16, 2026, 01:57 PM ET Wrexham will host Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup following the draw on Monday. The Welsh club beat Premier League side Nottingham Forest in the third round before edging Championship rivals Ipswich Town on Friday. Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, are…
Daniel OyefusiFeb 16, 2026, 01:25 PM 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. Multiple Authors The Cleveland Browns are hiring Atlanta Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to be…
