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…
A professional athlete’s teenage years can jump-start their career. And while Father Time always comes calling eventually, for some players, he’s willing to wait. Editor’s Picks 2 Related LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, and he’ll be making history once again. Assuming he suits up in the Lakers’ next game versus the Cavs on…
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 12:00 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 American sportsbooks are on pace to handle an estimated $130 billion in bets in 2024, up approximately 8% from the previous year. The Super Bowl, an overtime thriller won again by the Kansas City…
Dec 30, 2024, 09:51 AM ET The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes…
Dec 29, 2024, 10:20 PM ET HOUSTON — Rockets forward Amen Thompson threw Heat guard Tyler Herro to the floor to trigger an altercation that resulted in six ejections in the closing minute of Miami’s 104-100 victory over Houston on Sunday. Thompson and Herro became entangled as Miami attempted to inbound the ball leading 99-94…
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2024, 07:29 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for…
Emily Kaplan, Senior NHL InsiderDec 30, 2024, 08:15 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. IN THE SECOND month of his second NHL season, Connor Bedard’s sophomore slump hit hard. After matching his massive pre-draft hype by winning the Calder Trophy last spring as the NHL’s top rookie with 22 goals and…
Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 30, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo is considering a move away from Al Nassr as he continues his quest for 1,000 career goals while Manchester United‘s hunt for defensive reinforcements includes United States international Antonee Robinson. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe….
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…
We’re down to the final two weeks of the season, and there are two playoff spots (one in the AFC, one in the NFC) and three division titles there for the taking. Plus, the No. 1 seed in the NFC hasn’t been clinched. We’re tracking the closest, most interesting races live during Week 17 (and…