12 days ago
ESPN projects Detroit Lions' first-round NFL draft pick based on intel
Popular ESPN NFL ****** yst Peter Schrager shared his first 2026 NFL mock draft based upon intel he's received from sources around the league.
The prevailing thought surrounding the Detroit Lions' first-round pick at No. 17 overall is that the organization will look to fill the void at offensive tackle following Taylor Decker's release or that the Lions will find help at EDGE opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Schrager's initial mock draft has the Lions looking a slightly different direction, though. Schrager forecasts Penn St
Popular ESPN NFL ****** yst Peter Schrager shared his first 2026 NFL mock draft based upon intel he's received from sources around the league.
The prevailing thought surrounding the Detroit Lions' first-round pick at No. 17 overall is that the organization will look to fill the void at offensive tackle following Taylor Decker's release or that the Lions will find help at EDGE opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Schrager's initial mock draft has the Lions looking a slightly different direction, though. Schrager forecasts Penn St
12 days ago
Exclusive | New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel and top NY Times NFL reporter Dianna Russini hold hand...
Exclusive photos obtained by Page Six appear to show the New England Patriots‘ head coach Mike Vrabel and the New York Times’ top NFL reporter holding hands and hugging at a luxurious hotel.
Vrabel and Dianna Russini — a former anchor on ESPN’s flagship “SportsCenter” who now holds the official ******* le of “senior NFL insider” at the Gray Lady’s sports publication, the Athletic — were spotted two weekends ago at the Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona, a boutique resort set against the breatht
Exclusive photos obtained by Page Six appear to show the New England Patriots‘ head coach Mike Vrabel and the New York Times’ top NFL reporter holding hands and hugging at a luxurious hotel.
Vrabel and Dianna Russini — a former anchor on ESPN’s flagship “SportsCenter” who now holds the official ******* le of “senior NFL insider” at the Gray Lady’s sports publication, the Athletic — were spotted two weekends ago at the Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona, a boutique resort set against the breatht
12 days ago
Dolphins' Jeff Hafley Speaks out on Troy Aikman's Consulting Role
Troy Aikman is the latest former NFL player to engage in two different roles that could create a conflict of interest for the league. But that doesn’t appear to be on the mind for Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley.
While speaking to reporters Tuesday, the head coach suggested Aikman has been helpful as a team consultant the past few months. Hafley also made clear that he has no qualms about continuing to use the ESPN broadcaster as a resource.
“I think, right now, Troy has been a good sounding board,” Hafley said. “He’s
Troy Aikman is the latest former NFL player to engage in two different roles that could create a conflict of interest for the league. But that doesn’t appear to be on the mind for Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley.
While speaking to reporters Tuesday, the head coach suggested Aikman has been helpful as a team consultant the past few months. Hafley also made clear that he has no qualms about continuing to use the ESPN broadcaster as a resource.
“I think, right now, Troy has been a good sounding board,” Hafley said. “He’s
13 days ago
Projected Top 5 Pick Falls Into Dallas Cowboys Lap in ESPN’s New NFL Mock Draft
A new ESPN NFL mock draft suggests a player often projected to be a top-five pick this month will fall all the way to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 12.
After another seven-win season, the Cowboys need to hit on their selections in this month’s NFL Draft. Fortunately for Dallas, they will have the chance to get two top-20 players in the event after they acquired an extra first-round pick before this season’s trade deadline.
With their two picks in Round 1 — 12 and 20, respectively — the Cowboys have been linked to
A new ESPN NFL mock draft suggests a player often projected to be a top-five pick this month will fall all the way to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 12.
After another seven-win season, the Cowboys need to hit on their selections in this month’s NFL Draft. Fortunately for Dallas, they will have the chance to get two top-20 players in the event after they acquired an extra first-round pick before this season’s trade deadline.
With their two picks in Round 1 — 12 and 20, respectively — the Cowboys have been linked to
13 days ago
NFL rumors: Eagles make bombshell Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders in ESPN mock draft
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The Las Vegas Raiders just can’t shake the Maxx Crosby trade rumors. Las Vegas seemingly wants to keep Crosby after their epic trade collapse with the Ravens back in March. But ****** ysts are still toying with some possible Crosby trade scenarios.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released a new mock draft on Monday that includes hypothetical trade
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The Las Vegas Raiders just can’t shake the Maxx Crosby trade rumors. Las Vegas seemingly wants to keep Crosby after their epic trade collapse with the Ravens back in March. But ****** ysts are still toying with some possible Crosby trade scenarios.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released a new mock draft on Monday that includes hypothetical trade
13 days ago
Ty Simpson hit with Brock Purdy comparison before 2026 NFL Draft from Todd McShay
With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions in the first round centers on Ty Simpson, the quarterback from Alabama who enters the draft with just 15 games on his collegiate resume.
Some, like ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, believe Simpson has the potential to be the best overall player in this year's class, a certified franchise quarterback who should be taken over Fernando Mendoza due to his ceiling. But for others? Well, they cite Simpson's inexperience, lack of prototypical size, and la
With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions in the first round centers on Ty Simpson, the quarterback from Alabama who enters the draft with just 15 games on his collegiate resume.
Some, like ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, believe Simpson has the potential to be the best overall player in this year's class, a certified franchise quarterback who should be taken over Fernando Mendoza due to his ceiling. But for others? Well, they cite Simpson's inexperience, lack of prototypical size, and la
13 days ago
In NFL Network merger, Scott Hanson wasn't transferred to ESPN
Most NFL Media employees were transferred to ESPN as of April 1, when Bristol's NFL Network takeover became effective. There was one major exception.
Via Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Scott Hanson is staying put.
It makes sense. The NFL has retained control of the RedZone product, which Hanson hosts. If the NFL will continue to produce RedZone, it needs a host.
Indeed, Hanson announced after the last Sunday of the regular season that he’ll remain the host of RedZone. Hanson's clarification came after he seemed to b
Most NFL Media employees were transferred to ESPN as of April 1, when Bristol's NFL Network takeover became effective. There was one major exception.
Via Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Scott Hanson is staying put.
It makes sense. The NFL has retained control of the RedZone product, which Hanson hosts. If the NFL will continue to produce RedZone, it needs a host.
Indeed, Hanson announced after the last Sunday of the regular season that he’ll remain the host of RedZone. Hanson's clarification came after he seemed to b
14 days ago
NFL, NFL Referees ****** ociation will resume negotiations this week
The NFL is bringing in the "O" team.
In an effort to get a deal done with the NFL Referees ****** ociation, the talks will now include owners.
Two weeks ago, a bargaining session fell apart because, as the NFLRA put it, the NFL's negotiating delegation had no authority to negotiate. (The NFL has never rebutted that contention.)
This week, negotiations will resume.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (which is now owned by ESPN, which now is partially owned by the NFL), the NFL will send "several owners who sit on committee
The NFL is bringing in the "O" team.
In an effort to get a deal done with the NFL Referees ****** ociation, the talks will now include owners.
Two weeks ago, a bargaining session fell apart because, as the NFLRA put it, the NFL's negotiating delegation had no authority to negotiate. (The NFL has never rebutted that contention.)
This week, negotiations will resume.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (which is now owned by ESPN, which now is partially owned by the NFL), the NFL will send "several owners who sit on committee
14 days ago
2026 NFL mock draft with all trades: Deals for Round 1 picks
It's time to get weird. Every year, ESPN's thoughtful, talented ****** ysts produce a bevy of mock drafts to preview and predict what will happen when the NFL gathers at the end of April. And then, somewhere in the middle, I sneak in with something far more ridiculous and absurd. Most mock drafts these days have a trade or two factored in. My annual mock draft? It has 32 of them.
Today, I'm bringing my annual mock draft consisting entirely of trades to you. It's, to put it nicely, a thought exercise. Each trade occurs in its own
It's time to get weird. Every year, ESPN's thoughtful, talented ****** ysts produce a bevy of mock drafts to preview and predict what will happen when the NFL gathers at the end of April. And then, somewhere in the middle, I sneak in with something far more ridiculous and absurd. Most mock drafts these days have a trade or two factored in. My annual mock draft? It has 32 of them.
Today, I'm bringing my annual mock draft consisting entirely of trades to you. It's, to put it nicely, a thought exercise. Each trade occurs in its own
1 month ago
Jim Irsay collection generates $93 million at auction
Last night, we mentioned that a guitar used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd generated a record price of $14.6 million. That was just one piece of the broader auction of the Jim Irsay collection.
Via Dan Hajducky of ESPN, the full complement of high-end memorabilia yielded $93 million.
"The Irsay sale did justice to the brilliance of the collector, and of the monumental pieces he brought together, iconic objects that tell the story of our culture and our times," Christie's Americas president Julien Pradels said in a statement.
The colle
Last night, we mentioned that a guitar used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd generated a record price of $14.6 million. That was just one piece of the broader auction of the Jim Irsay collection.
Via Dan Hajducky of ESPN, the full complement of high-end memorabilia yielded $93 million.
"The Irsay sale did justice to the brilliance of the collector, and of the monumental pieces he brought together, iconic objects that tell the story of our culture and our times," Christie's Americas president Julien Pradels said in a statement.
The colle
2 months ago
Charlie Baker again backs plan to expand NCAA tournament in the future, noncommittal on timeline
Charlie Baker is still very much on board with the NCAA tournament expanding in the near future.
The NCAA president reiterated his support for a plan to expand the annual basketball tournament in the near future, something he’s long been in favor of. What that looks like, or when it happens, remains to be seen.
“We’re still talking to the various players in this one,” he said on Thursday, via ESPN. “I said all along that I think there are some very good reasons to expand the tournament.
“So,
Charlie Baker is still very much on board with the NCAA tournament expanding in the near future.
The NCAA president reiterated his support for a plan to expand the annual basketball tournament in the near future, something he’s long been in favor of. What that looks like, or when it happens, remains to be seen.
“We’re still talking to the various players in this one,” he said on Thursday, via ESPN. “I said all along that I think there are some very good reasons to expand the tournament.
“So,
2 months ago
NFL’s latest win over NFLPA might silence transparency around the league
The NFL secured a major win over the NFL Players **** ociation on Friday. A couple of months after the league filed a grievance, it won it.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the league sent a memo to owners, announcing that they won the grievance, and the annual team report cards violated the CBA. The NFLPA won’t be able to make future report cards public.
MORE: President Donald Trump pardons 5 former NFL players
“We are pleased with the decision from the arbitrator, upholding the parties’ collective barg
The NFL secured a major win over the NFL Players **** ociation on Friday. A couple of months after the league filed a grievance, it won it.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the league sent a memo to owners, announcing that they won the grievance, and the annual team report cards violated the CBA. The NFLPA won’t be able to make future report cards public.
MORE: President Donald Trump pardons 5 former NFL players
“We are pleased with the decision from the arbitrator, upholding the parties’ collective barg
2 months ago
NFL wins grievance against NFLPA report cards: How it impacts Steelers
The NFLPA report cards, which offered a glimpse at how players graded their teams on facilities, ownership, coaching staff, workplace conditions, and more, have received a controversial update, which might be a good thing for the Pittsburgh Steelers front office.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL “informed all 32 teams today in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance vs. the NFLPA and its ‘team report cards.’”
He also added that an “arbitrator determined that the NFLPA's conduct violated the CBA and ordered
The NFLPA report cards, which offered a glimpse at how players graded their teams on facilities, ownership, coaching staff, workplace conditions, and more, have received a controversial update, which might be a good thing for the Pittsburgh Steelers front office.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL “informed all 32 teams today in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance vs. the NFLPA and its ‘team report cards.’”
He also added that an “arbitrator determined that the NFLPA's conduct violated the CBA and ordered
5 months ago
Source: Mets agree to 3-year contract with former Yankees closer, 2-time All-Star Devin Williams
The New York Mets have agreed to a three-year contract with former Yankees closer and two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams, Yahoo Sports' Russell Dorsey confirms.
The Athletic and ESPN first reported the news. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the contract is worth more than $50 million in guaranteed money.
Williams, 30, was one of baseball's best relievers during a six-year stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made two All-Star teams in Milwaukee while posting a 1.83 ERA with 375 strikeouts and 11
The New York Mets have agreed to a three-year contract with former Yankees closer and two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams, Yahoo Sports' Russell Dorsey confirms.
The Athletic and ESPN first reported the news. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the contract is worth more than $50 million in guaranteed money.
Williams, 30, was one of baseball's best relievers during a six-year stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made two All-Star teams in Milwaukee while posting a 1.83 ERA with 375 strikeouts and 11
5 months ago
Giants at Patriots: Week 13 Monday Night Football game thread
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It’s a battle between two young quarterbacks to close out the NFL’s Week 13 as the Patriots and Drake Maye host the Giants and rookie passer Jaxson Dart.
The Giants are 2-10, finishing out the season after firing head coach Brian Daboll. The Patriots, meanwhile, have returned as one of the top teams in the NFL, sitting at 10-2 with Maye looking like an MVP candidate.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN.
As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy? Let us know in the comments
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It’s a battle between two young quarterbacks to close out the NFL’s Week 13 as the Patriots and Drake Maye host the Giants and rookie passer Jaxson Dart.
The Giants are 2-10, finishing out the season after firing head coach Brian Daboll. The Patriots, meanwhile, have returned as one of the top teams in the NFL, sitting at 10-2 with Maye looking like an MVP candidate.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN.
As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy? Let us know in the comments
5 months ago
Jauan Jennings, Tre'Von Moehrig face discipline for late-game scuffle
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Things got a little spicy and the end of a largely blah game, and it raises the prospect of discipline for those involved.
After the clock ran out on the 49ers' 20-9 win over the Panthers, San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings went after Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehig, giving him an open right hand to the facemask and anther shove before they were separated.
ESPN then showed what caused it. Moments earlier, Moehrig had punched Jennings in the crotch at the end of a play.
Both will surely
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Things got a little spicy and the end of a largely blah game, and it raises the prospect of discipline for those involved.
After the clock ran out on the 49ers' 20-9 win over the Panthers, San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings went after Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehig, giving him an open right hand to the facemask and anther shove before they were separated.
ESPN then showed what caused it. Moments earlier, Moehrig had punched Jennings in the crotch at the end of a play.
Both will surely
5 months ago
Vanderbilt soccer advances to NCAA Sweet 16 with win over Clemson
No. 1-seed Vanderbilt eked out a 3-2, double-overtime win over Clemson to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women's soccer tournament and a rematch with LSU.
It marks the second straight appearance for Vanderbilt (17-3-2) in the third round. Vanderbilt hosts LSU on Nov. 24 (2 p.m., ESPN+). LSU defeated Iowa 2-1 to reach the program's first Sweet 16. The Commodores-LSU game is a rematch of the SEC championship game, which Vandy won on penalty kicks on Nov. 9.
On Nov. 21, Adysen Armenta's golden goal in the 107th minute gave Van
No. 1-seed Vanderbilt eked out a 3-2, double-overtime win over Clemson to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women's soccer tournament and a rematch with LSU.
It marks the second straight appearance for Vanderbilt (17-3-2) in the third round. Vanderbilt hosts LSU on Nov. 24 (2 p.m., ESPN+). LSU defeated Iowa 2-1 to reach the program's first Sweet 16. The Commodores-LSU game is a rematch of the SEC championship game, which Vandy won on penalty kicks on Nov. 9.
On Nov. 21, Adysen Armenta's golden goal in the 107th minute gave Van
5 months ago
WNBA union reportedly unmoved by league's CBA proposal
With 10 days remaining until the expiration of the WNBA CBA, the league's latest proposal apparently isn't impressing the players.
Per ESPN's Alexa Philippou, the WNBPA does not see a proposal that includes a maximum salary of around $1.1 million and a minimum salary of around $220,000 as something that moves negotiations forward.
The offer, on its face, represented a significant jump from the current CBA, where the supermax was $249,244 and the minimum was $66,079. However, the union reportedly feels the system would not sufficiently
With 10 days remaining until the expiration of the WNBA CBA, the league's latest proposal apparently isn't impressing the players.
Per ESPN's Alexa Philippou, the WNBPA does not see a proposal that includes a maximum salary of around $1.1 million and a minimum salary of around $220,000 as something that moves negotiations forward.
The offer, on its face, represented a significant jump from the current CBA, where the supermax was $249,244 and the minimum was $66,079. However, the union reportedly feels the system would not sufficiently
5 months ago
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dealing with left calf strain, will reportedly miss 'a few weeks'
The San Antonio Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama for a while.
An MRI on Monday confirmed that Wembanyama is dealing with a left calf strain, the team announced. While they did not provide a timeline for his absence, he will reportedly miss “a few weeks” dealing with the injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Further specifics on the injury or how long he will be out are not yet known. Based on Charania’s timeline, Wembanyama will now be out until early December at best.
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The San Antonio Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama for a while.
An MRI on Monday confirmed that Wembanyama is dealing with a left calf strain, the team announced. While they did not provide a timeline for his absence, he will reportedly miss “a few weeks” dealing with the injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Further specifics on the injury or how long he will be out are not yet known. Based on Charania’s timeline, Wembanyama will now be out until early December at best.
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5 months ago
Michael Penix placed on injured reserve as Falcons determine extent of knee injury
Yahoo Sports
A bad season for the Atlanta Falcons potentially got significantly worse in Week 11. In addition to losing to the division rival Carolina Panthers, the Falcons may have also lost starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the rest of the season.
Penix, who left the game early due to a knee injury, could miss the rest of the season due to the issue, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The team announced Monday that it will place Penix on injured reserve. The Falcons added they are still performi
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A bad season for the Atlanta Falcons potentially got significantly worse in Week 11. In addition to losing to the division rival Carolina Panthers, the Falcons may have also lost starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the rest of the season.
Penix, who left the game early due to a knee injury, could miss the rest of the season due to the issue, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The team announced Monday that it will place Penix on injured reserve. The Falcons added they are still performi
5 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for over two weeks.
“As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations — including ESPN and ABC — have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement.
YouTube TV also confirmed the return of Disney content on its platform, noting that subscribers should see channels back “over the course of the day.” It apologized for the disrupt
“As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations — including ESPN and ABC — have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement.
YouTube TV also confirmed the return of Disney content on its platform, noting that subscribers should see channels back “over the course of the day.” It apologized for the disrupt
5 months ago
Major sporting events will return to YouTube TV this weekend, after Disney and Alphabet said they had reached a deal to stream content from ESPN, ABC, FX and National Geographic, among other channels, on the platform.
5 months ago
For Kraft, Brady and Belichick, is this the beginning of the end?
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5 months ago
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5 months ago
For Kraft, Brady and Belichick, is this the beginning of the end?
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For Kraft, Brady and Belichick, is this the beginning of the end?
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For Kraft, Brady and Belichick, is this the beginning of the end?
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For Kraft, Brady and Belichick, is this the beginning of the end?
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5 months ago
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6 months ago
Cardinals rip the ball out and recover!
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