[ad_1] SIX YEARS AGO, when the world knew next to nothing of a gangly 17-year-old pitcher in Japan, a Los Angeles Dodgers evaluator sat in the stands at his high school games with a video camera to capture the splendor.…

[ad_1] Jan 25, 2025, 05:51 AM ET American Madison Keys held off reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title. The top-ranked player in the world, Sabalenka had been looking to win her third straight Australian Open…

[ad_1] Arsenal and Manchester City are battling to sign teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg, sources have told ESPN. Mikel Arteta’s team are in talks with the 18-year-old over a possible deal with the club viewing him as a first-team…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 01:40 PM ET Deyna Castellanos has joined the Portland Thorns. Eakin Howard/Getty Images The Portland Thorns have signed Venezuela international Deyna Castellanos through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Castellanos played for expansion Bay FC last…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 02:30 PM ET Kyle Walker has completed a move from Manchester City to AC Milan after the two clubs agreed terms, the teams announced on Friday. Walker has joined the Italian side on loan until the…

[ad_1] Todd ArcherJan 24, 2025, 10:04 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can…

[ad_1] Todd ArcherJan 24, 2025, 10:46 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can…

[ad_1] Nick WagonerJan 24, 2025, 10:04 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12…

[ad_1] Alaina GetzenbergJan 24, 2025, 12:29 PM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 07:13 PM ET Endrick looks set to remain at Real Madrid amid talk of a loan move, while Bayer Leverkusen‘s Victor Boniface emerges as a Saudi Pro League target. Join us for the latest transfer news,…

[ad_1] Las Vegas will host the College Football Playoff national championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 25, 2027, the CFP announced Friday. “Las Vegas has shown the world they have amazing venues and boundless energy to host an event…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The 2025 NBA Rivals Week concludes Saturday with four exciting matchups, including a 2024 Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. After a dominant return to France, which included a 30-point,…

[ad_1] Jan 23, 2025, 09:00 PM ET The 2025 NBA All-Star starters are set! The league’s superstars are ready to lead their squads during All-Star Weekend (Feb. 14-16) in a new format which includes four teams battling it out in…

[ad_1] RULES ESPN’s Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme uses the same data points favored by…

[ad_1] The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the…

[ad_1] Alaina GetzenbergJan 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has…

[ad_1] Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins is leaving school early and will declare for the NFL draft, he told ESPN. His addition to the 2025 draft highlights another high-end tailback, as Judkins is projected to be a Top…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 10:42 AM ET Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to be the team’s new head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Carroll,…

[ad_1] Jan 24, 2025, 06:08 AM ET Newcastle United‘s travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday. Record high winds from Storm Eowyn have battered parts of…