The fact that the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round kicked off just before the transfer portal officially opened epitomizes a sport where the present and future constantly clash. Four unfortunate teams saw their future become the present, after losses in much-anticipated quarterfinal matchups. Georgia became the fourth team off the board following its loss at…
Tenth-seeded Miami became the first double-digit seed in the 12-team era to crash the semifinals, muscling its way through the field by beating defending national champion Ohio State 24-14 on New Year’s Eve. Miami will face Ole Miss in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 (7:30 ET, ESPN). Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal, in his…
David HaleJan 1, 2026, 11:56 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. NEW ORLEANS — The day before Ole Miss secured its biggest win in decades, the team ran through its usual “Fast Friday” routine, including a dry run for a late-game kick. Lucas Carneiro lined…
Chelsea confirmed on Thursday they have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester City. Maresca’s 18-month spell at Stamford Bridge comes to an end after a run of one win in seven Premier League games that left his side fifth in the table, though sources have told ESPN the primary…
Happy New Year! It is finally 2026 but the Premier League continues with some great matches to kick off this World Cup year. We started the new year with Liverpool hosting Leeds United but both teams settling for a point in a 0-0 draw. Coming up, we have the rising Sunderland taking on Manchester City….
It’s one of the biggest jobs in football, a club that has — as their supporters sing at every game — won it all, but to be head coach at Chelsea, top-level experience and a proven track record are not required, so don’t expect an elite managerial name to replace Enzo Maresca. If you think…
Bill BarnwellJan 1, 2026, 06:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with…
Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored…
DJ Bien-AimeJan 1, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his…
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on the radar of Liverpool, while Roma will wait until the summer to move for Mohamed Salah, and Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades…
