David HaleNov 21, 2025, 04:36 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. James Franklin’s new contract with Virginia Tech will net the former Penn State coach at least $41.75 million over the next five years, according to a term sheet released by the school Friday, but…
LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman gave the sport’s Las Vegas Grand Prix a scathing review after his first taste of it, saying it’s the “least enjoyable” street circuit he has ever driven. The Haas driver is one of the rookie drivers who experienced the circuit, which incorporates the city’s famous Strip, for…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce has left the door open for a return next season — and not having this year be the last in his illustrious career. As a 13-year veteran, Kelce understands how difficult it was for his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, to retire after…
Lizzy Becherano Jon Arnold Nov 21, 2025, 08:52 AM ET Finally, it’s over. With the November international break in the rearview mirror, MLS can conclude its 13-day pause to observe the FIFA window and resume its postseason — and not a moment too soon. For each of these teams, the wait has actually been longer….
Michael VoepelNov 21, 2025, 08:35 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. While the WNBA’s labor negotiations grind on, some of the league’s business continues. The 2026 draft…
Michael VoepelNov 21, 2025, 08:30 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 day before Sarah Strong and the UConn women won the 2025 NCAA title last April,…
Jordan ReidNov 21, 2025, 08:15 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from…
Dan WetzelNov 21, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. In an effort to “accelerate the infractions process,” the NCAA implemented a new system in 2023. It was a worthy goal — NCAA cases often dragged on for years through an elaborate…
With another week of the 2025-26 NHL season in the books, ESPN’s panel of voters continues to believe the Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the league. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Beyond No. 1, there were some major swings this week, including the first top-10 appearance by the Chicago Blackhawks in quite some time,…
Nov 20, 2025, 08:00 AM ET With two weeks left in the regular season, what was once a vague picture of the College Football Playoff is finally coming into view. Ohio State and Indiana look like sure things from the Big Ten. Georgia, Texas A&M and Ole Miss have all but punched their playoff tickets….
