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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 2 years ago
Tracing the rise of Josh Allen: Behind-the-scenes stories of how he got here
6:33 AM ETRyan HockensmithCloseRyan HockensmithRyan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabiliti...continued
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Alexander @Alexander - 7 days ago
Ranieri: 'Fate' said I would finish career at Roma
Claudio Ranieri has described his return to Roma as "fate" after the Italian coach was appointed as head coach of the Serie A club for a third time.
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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 2 years ago
The NFL's GOAT at every offensive position: We asked 50 experts for the best QB, RB and WR ever
Aug 2, 2022ESPN staffQuarterback Tom Brady was retired during the 2022 NFL offseason for just 40 days before opting to return for a 23rd season that could (maybe?) be his last, tight end Rob Gronkowski recently decided to hang them up, and defensive tackle Aaron Donald in...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - 7 days ago
Former NFL player charged in Jan 6 Capitol riot
Antwoine Williams, who played for the Detroit Lions, was charged with two felonies and other crimes.
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Leda @Leda - about 3 years ago
NFL trade deadline live: Tracking all the deals, rumors and news
10:35 AM ETESPN staffThe 2021 NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, with the latest sizable deal involving the Rams making a move for Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller.The action has gotten interesting over the past few weeks with some big names finding new des...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago
How all 32 rookie first-round picks fared this offseason: Reporters give first impressions
6:40 AM ETNFL Nation reportersWith veteran participation often kept to a minimum during offseason practices in the NFL, it's only natural for attention to turn to the new faces and the rookies in particular.Eight teams didn't have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft....continued
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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 2 years ago
Training camp position battles to watch for all 32 teams: Will Baker Mayfield start at QB for the...
7:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN As the NFL preseason schedule hits full throttle this week, heated position battles for all 32 teams will be decided in games and training camp as kickoff for the 2022 season draws near.Some of the competitions will have huge implications for fant...continued
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Elaina @Elaina - almost 4 years ago
32 bold NFL predictions to set up the offseason: QB dominoes, trades, re-signings and more
6:55 AM ETNFL NationESPN With Super Bowl LV in the rearview, the 2021 NFL offseason is here, albeit an odd one. Amid the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, much -- if not all -- of the offseason will be virtual.While the annual scouting combine is essentially scrapped...continued
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 1 year ago
'Feels like anything is possible': The awkward Lamar Jackson-Ravens standoff, and what comes next
7:00 AM ETJeremy FowlerCloseJeremy FowlerESPN Staff WriterESPN staff writerPreviously a college football reporter for CBSSports.comUniversity of Florida graduateJamison HensleyCloseJamison HensleyESPN Staff WriterUniversity of Maryland graduateLives in the Baltimore area ...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - over 2 years ago
Who were the surprise standouts from offseason NFL workouts? Here's a pick for all 32 teams
6:35 AM ETNFL NationESPN In order for an NFL player to be considered an offseason surprise, he probably hasn't met expectations to this point. Or, in the case of rookies from the 2022 draft class, they probably weren't picked until at least the third round, maybe lower.Ev...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - almost 4 years ago
NFL Week 12 takeaways: Concerns for Raiders, Cardinals after tough losses
6:00 PM ETNFL NationESPN Week 12 in the NFL began with two blowout wins on Thanksgiving. On Sunday, the Falcons followed suit by routing the Raiders in a 37-point victory. The Giants got win No. 4 to move into first in the NFC East, the Titans made a statement in the AFC ...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - almost 2 years ago
Snyder allowed team's toxic culture, report finds
12:20 PM ETTisha ThompsonWashington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder "permitted and participated" in the team's longtime toxic work culture and obstructed a 14-month congressional inquiry by dodging a subpoena, working to dissuade and intimidate witnesses from cooperating, ...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 5 years ago
Training camp MVPs for all 32 NFL teams
8:30 AM ETNFL NationESPN Training camps around the NFL are starting to wrap up, and the regular season nears.Our NFL Nation reporters talked to players and coaches to designate Mr. Training Camp for each team -- the player who stood out the most. Here are the MVPs of all ...continued
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Hannah @Hannah - about 5 years ago
Predicting breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams
Aug 25, 2019NFL NationESPN We're less than two weeks from the beginning of the NFL regular season, and rookies and previously unheralded or underperforming players are suddenly ready to become household names.Our NFL Nation reporters break down who will take off this seas...continued
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Kraig @Kraig - over 5 years ago
The NFL Pick 10: Build a team with any 10 players -- here's who 55 experts picked
6:55 AM ETWelcome to the inaugural NFL Pick 10, in which we asked 55 ESPN writers and analysts to play general manager. The rules are simple: They each picked 10 players to start an NFL team from scratch and win for the next three seasons. Any 10 players. No salary-cap ru...continued
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Manley @Manley - almost 5 years ago
Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 12: Will Baker and OBJ finally hit it big?
Nov 21, 2019With everything that happened to my daughter last week, I just sort of wrote last week's introduction to Love/Hate without giving it much thought. To be clear, I spent a lot of time writing it and thinking through how best to tell a long story that isn't a par...continued
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Oren @Oren - over 5 years ago
Picking the NFL's best offenses at every personnel grouping
7:00 AM ETThe way NFL teams use personnel is different from when I played from 2000 to 2006 as a defensive back. You don't see as many old-school fullbacks with the neck rolls, digging out linebackers in traditional two-back sets. The tight end position? Much more versati...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - 3 months ago
Preseason Power Rankings: Top 25 heading into the season
Our ESPN college football experts rank who should be in the top 25 going into Week 0.
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Raoul @Raoul - over 4 years ago
NFL franchise tag primer: 13 players who could get long-term contracts this week
9:30 AM ETNFL NationESPN The deadline for teams to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions is Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, and 13 players still are awaiting new deals, including Dak Prescott and Derrick Henry. If the players do not agree to new contracts, they will play th...continued
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Nestor @Nestor - over 3 years ago
The dual narratives around Deshaun Watson's massages
8:00 AM ETESPN staffEditor's note: This story contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault allegations. IN LATE FEBRUARY, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and his girlfriend, singer and model Jilly Anais, were photographed in front of Atlanta's InterContinenta...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago
A former NFL GM's Round 1 mock draft: Tannenbaum's landing spots for the top 2022 prospects
7:00 AM ETMike TannenbaumESPN The 2022 NFL draft is four weeks away, and I can't wait. At the moment, 24 teams will have the chance to add at least one impact player in Round 1 -- eight teams no longer have a first-round selection -- and while this year's class might be l...continued
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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 3 years ago
2021 NFL draft analysis updated live for every pick
Apr 30, 2021NFL NationESPN The 2021 NFL draft began Thursday and continues through Saturday (ABC/ESPN/ESPN App). With quarterbacks going 1-2-3 -- Trevor Lawrence to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Zach Wilson to the New York Jets and Trey Lance to the San Francisco 49ers -- the...continued
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Alexander @Alexander - 11 months ago
10 great places to live in the American Southwest
Soak up the region’s culturally rich cuisine, art and architecture, plus stunning natural beauty and affordable cost of living in these 10 best places to live.
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Moises @Moises - about 3 years ago
Matthew Berry's 100 facts for the 2021 fantasy football season
2:30 PM ETAs far as I can tell, there are only two types of people in this world. Those who love the show "Ted Lasso" and those who haven't seen it yet. I am in the former camp, and my favorite scene is from Season 1 and is known as "the darts scene."If you haven't seen i...continued
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Pablo @Pablo - about 2 years ago
NFL Week 1 betting tips: Will Buccaneers or Cowboys start the season 1-0?
6:27 AM ETThe NFL season kicked off in earnest Thursday night with the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams falling to the Buffalo Bills 31-10. It was the first meaningful game action for fans -- and bettors -- but now the real fun begins. Sunday's Week 1 featur...continued
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