Wrexham started it, by defeating Premier League opposition for the first time in 26 years, then tiny Macclesfield created worldwide headlines by eliminating holders Crystal Palace for the biggest shock in FA Cup history, and then Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United reminded us that some things never change. And yes, there was not even any…
The gauntlet was laid well before New York Knicks owner James Dolan strolled into the WFAN radio studio for a nearly half-hour interview, during which he discussed the Knicks’ championship aspirations. “We want to get to the Finals,” Dolan said last week ahead of New York’s loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, “and we…
Zach KramJan 12, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. The trade value for superstars continues to rise….
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases pertaining to transgender athletes on Tuesday: Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. The cases bring the national debate over whether transgender girls and women should be eligible to compete in girls’ and women’s sports to the country’s highest court. Little v. Hecox…
David HaleJan 12, 2026, 03:54 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the sideline, Michael Irvin, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who has lived and died with every Miami snap this season, squatted with his head in his hands. ACC commissioner…
Jan 12, 2026, 03:52 AM ET Marc Guéhi prefers a move to Bayern Munich over Manchester City. Plus, Manchester United are hoping to name an interim manager within the next 48 hours. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s grades…
ESPN staffJan 11, 2026, 11:24 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The NFL’s wild-card weekend kicked off Saturday with a wild one in Carolina, where the Los Angeles Rams hung on for a 34-31 victory over the Panthers. In the late window, the Green Bay Packers led by as many as 18 points before…
David NewtonJan 11, 2026, 01:59 PM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Coach Dave Canales said the Carolina Panthers will have…
Mark SchlabachJan 11, 2026, 01:56 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight signed with Ole Miss on Sunday, sources confirmed to ESPN, giving the No. 6 Rebels a potential starter for 2026 if Trinidad Chambliss doesn’t win…
Max OlsonJan 11, 2026, 01:32 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman is transferring to Texas, he announced Sunday. Coleman, the No. 2 player in ESPN’s transfer portal rankings, picked the Longhorns after also visiting Alabama, Texas Tech and…
