Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 06:00 AM 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 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years
Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Boston College guard Donald Hand Jr. made history on Monday when he was chosen the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of Week — joining his father, who received the honor for Virginia in 2000. They are the first father-son duo to
DJ Bien-Aime, ESPNDec 30, 2024, 03:55 PM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show, “Talkin’ Texans.” Open Extended
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 30, 2024, 05:11 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NHL draft, which is moving to a decentralized format, will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in June, a source confirmed to ESPN. The draft is scheduled for June 27 and
Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry,
Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 30, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 30, 2024, 01:32 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser said the Fighting Irish aren’t underestimating Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton because of his inexperience heading into
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterDec 30, 2024, 04:40 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith served notice Monday to Oregon‘s defense if it chooses to play single coverage on him or any of the Ohio State receivers. “I’m
Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 02:44 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — While the Cincinnati Bengals will be fighting for a playoff spot in Saturday night’s regular-season finale at Pittsburgh, the Steelers enter the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 30, 2024, 01:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Marcus Rashford has returned to the Manchester United squad after a four-game exile. The forward was named on the bench for Newcastle United‘s visit to Old Trafford on Monday by head coach Ruben Amorim. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 27-year-old hasn’t featured for United
Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 03:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WELLINGTON, New Zealand — – Hall of Famer Lydia Ko has been made a Dame in the New Year’s honors list in New Zealand for her services to golf. A damehood is the female equivalent of a knighthood and she’s become Dame Lydia Ko
ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2024, 03:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams. The team agreed to terms with Williams on a two-year contract worth $14 million, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a successful physical exam. The right-handed starter spent the past two seasons
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 30, 2024, 03:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After six seasons of college football, three different programs and countless passes thrown, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has seen and heard it all. So, when the 24-year-old senior was asked Monday to respond to criticism regarding his age and how long
ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2024, 03:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. will undergo surgery for a broken bone in his right hand. Nance was injured Saturday in a victory over the Miami Heat. The Hawks announced that imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right
Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 02:59 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA – After a month of working to recover from a high-ankle sprain, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers said Monday he’s feeling “a lot better” as the No.
Dec 30, 2024, 01:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2025 PGA Tour season kicks off this week with the Sentry at Kapalua Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii. The year’s first signature event features a total purse of $20 million, with $3.6 million going to the winner. The 60-player field includes 2024 PGA Tour winners
Dan Hajducky, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 07:34 AM ET Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Open Extended Reactions Lauren Pusateri Detroit Lions receiver Kalif Raymond remembers the
Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 01:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tennessee remains No. 1 after a quiet holiday week in the AP Top 25. The Volunteers received 41 first-place votes from a 61-person media panel in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll released Monday. No. 2 Auburn had 20 first-place votes, with Iowa