8:10 AM ET HOUSTON — After three home games at NRG Stadium, the Houston Texans will travel to the Northeast to play two games in cold weather. Though quarterback Deshaun Watson has plenty of big-game experience, he has never played in the potentially frigid December conditions he could face Saturday in New York against the
Month: December 2018
9:33 AM ET BEREA, Ohio — Baker Mayfield has entered uncharted territory for Cleveland Browns quarterbacks. Since Gregg Williams replaced Hue Jackson as head coach and Freddie Kitchens replaced Toddy Haley as offensive coordinator, Mayfield has had five games during which he completed at least 67 percent of his passes. No Browns quarterback has accomplished
8:00 AM ET COSTA MESA, Calif. — On a star-studded defense that includes the likes of Joey Bosa, Derwin James, Melvin Ingram and Casey Hayward, a little-known safety for the Los Angeles Chargers could be the key cog that helps slow down an explosive Kansas City Chiefs offense led by Patrick Mahomes. Versatile safety Adrian
8:00 AM ET ALAMEDA, Calif. — Lester Hayes first took notice of Gareon Conley in the fall of 2015, with the Oakland Raiders iconic cornerback scribbling his observations on a notepad as he filled his Saturday afternoons watching college football. Conley, then at Ohio State, grabbed the attention of “The Judge” with his understated speed
8:00 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — Dan Campbell was thrown into the fire when he got his first head-coaching gig three years ago. He did a fine job — going 5-7 as the Miami Dolphins‘ interim coach before they decided to hire Adam Gase in the offseason. But Campbell, who was the youngest coach in
8:14 AM ET NBA InsidersESPN.com Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, ESPN/WatchESPN) is the most likely NBA Finals matchup, but would it be the best? Our experts answer the big questions looking ahead to June. 1. _____ would be the most competitive Finals opponent for Golden State. Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN: Toronto
8:31 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Andy Roddick is trying to get his shoulder ready, hoping he can still bring the high heat on serve. The former US Open champion will be back in town and wants to have his game with him. Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003, and he
8:17 AM ET The 2019 NFL draft will be held April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Three teams — the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers — are the front-runners for the No. 1 pick by virtue of their three-win records. Who will win the race for No. 1? Here’s a closer look: FPI
8:00 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler made his mark as a front-office executive while helping the New York Yankees navigate through one of the biggest transition periods in franchise history. The four-year stretch from 2013 to 2016 coincided with the retirement of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte,
8:00 AM ET With three first-round picks, Jon Gruden and the Raiders could own Round 1 of the 2019 NFL draft. But they might not have the No. 1 overall pick. Oakland is projected to pick Nos. 3, 25 and 26 by ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI), which projects the order by simulating the remainder