Aug 24, 2023, 12:01 PM ET Steve Sidwell, who was defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints for nine of his 21 NFL seasons, died Wednesday evening at the age of 78, the team announced Thursday. Sidwell served as coordinator of the Saints’ defense from 1986 to 1994 under coach Jim Mora. During that time,
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He
Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 10:58 AM ET Close Josh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University.
ESPN News Services Aug 24, 2023, 10:57 AM ET Saudi Arabia will host the men’s tennis tour’s Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah through 2027 under an agreement announced Thursday. The end-of-season tournament for the ATP’s top 21-and-under players will be held this year at the King Abdullah Sports City on an indoor hard court
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Guenther Steiner was so confident about Haas continuing with Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg next year he did not talk to any other drivers. Haas’ 2024 line-up was confirmed on Thursday ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Hulkenberg was initially offered a single-season deal this year after ending a two year spell
Aug 24, 2023, 10:54 AM ET Jai Opetaia will return to the ring Sept. 30 to defend his IBF cruiserweight title against Jordan Thompson at OVO Arena Wembley in London, Matchroom Boxing announced Thursday. ESPN’s No. 2-ranked cruiserweight, Opetaia (22-0, 17 KOs) won the title by defeating Mairis Briedis by unanimous decision in July 2022.
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 24, 2023, 11:06 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc doubts any Formula One team will be able to catch Red Bull before the next major regulation in 2026. Leclerc was Max Verstappen’s closest rival last year when
Aug 24, 2023, 08:00 AM ET AS RANDY AROZARENA leans against the padded fence at the top of the Tampa Bay Rays’ dugout, he tells me a story. It’s about growing up in Cuba, loving soccer, but choosing baseball instead. He sometimes looks distracted as he talks. His eyes make contact for a short time
Aug 24, 2023, 07:00 AM ET After the Rays’ downturn, it seemed as if the Braves would coast to the best record in baseball. But now, it’s not even a certainty that they’ll finish with the best record in the National League. The Dodgers have dominated in August, going 17-3. Meanwhile, the Rangers are facing
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 24, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — The 2022-23 PGA Tour FedEx Cup season comes to an end this week at East Lake Golf Club. There’s still plenty to settle this weekend,