Sep 13, 2025, 09:00 AM ET The Minnesota Lynx enter the playoffs as the favorites to win the championship. But what might stand in the way of the No. 1 seed? Who are their biggest challengers? And which players will have the most impact when all four first-round series tip off Sunday (1 p.m. ET,…
Michael VoepelSep 13, 2025, 08:51 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. The New York Liberty walked off the court at Barclays Center with another lopsided victory. Their…
Shwetha SurendranSep 13, 2025, 08:01 AM ET Close Shwetha Surendran is a reporter in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. The former CEO of Aspiration, the company that LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is accused of using to circumvent the salary cap, said Friday that claims that Kawhi Leonard signed a no-show contract with his former…
Sep 12, 2025, 12:19 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury is ending his NHL career back where it began. The veteran goaltender, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins on Friday and is going to suit up for the club during Pittsburgh’s exhibition game against…
Alaina GetzenbergSep 12, 2025, 11:47 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. ORCHARD PARK,…
The Minnesota Lynx will enter the WNBA playoffs favored to win it all, but they will be watching over their shoulders for the two most recent champions. Minnesota is the consensus favorite to win its first title since 2017 across the sportsbook marketplace, showing +110 odds at ESPN BET. The surging Las Vegas Aces sport…
Xuan Thai Close Xuan Thai ESPN Senior Writer Xuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News. Don Van Natta Jr. Close Don Van Natta Jr. ESPN Senior Writer Host and co-executive producer of the new ESPN…
Sep 12, 2025, 12:06 PM ET Tiana Mangakahia, a former Syracuse women’s basketball star who played professional basketball in Russia, France and her home country of Australia, has died after a long battle with cancer, her family announced Friday. She was 30. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beautiful Tiana Mangakahia,” her…
John KeimSep 12, 2025, 01:04 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to…
Sep 12, 2025, 12:32 PM ET Week 2 gets started with a matchup between the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers, two playoff teams from last season, at Lambeau Field on Thursday night. Both teams won their Week 1 games. There are several compelling matchups Sunday, including the Chicago Bears visiting the Detroit Lions (-4.5)…
