9:59 AM ET The Chiefs have released star left tackle Eric Fisher, ending the former No. 1 overall draft pick’s eight-year run in Kansas City. The move, announced Thursday, will save the reigning AFC champion Chiefs about $12 million against the salary cap. Kansas City also released starting right tackle Mitchell Schwartz. Fisher, 30, was
Month: March 2021
7:58 AM ET Hacking, Russian oligarchs, Tom Brady, James Bond — it all sounds like something from Hollywood, doesn’t it? But it was actually just Formula One’s 2021 launch season, done within the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic. All 10 teams have launched their new cars for the new season and here we look at
12:27 PM ET Laurence Edmondson Close F1 Editor • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Nate Saunders Close F1 Associate Editor • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 Formula One is set for three days of preseason testing in Bahrain this weekend
9:57 AM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson Pele’s greatness is not in question; but bring up his goal record and it opens all manner of debate, controversy, disagreements — and often sarcastic comments, like “How many goals will Pele score today?” It’s the typical joke that spread across social media after Santos disputed the suggestion Lionel
10:17 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings‘ most recent Stanley Cup championship was 13 years ago, even if their multiyear residency in the NHL’s basement makes that memory feel protractedly distant. There were 23 players who appeared for Detroit in the 2008 playoffs. Twenty of them are retired, with three having been subsequently enshrined in
8:44 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim Anthony Pettis has been a champion in two MMA promotions, most notably the most star-studded in the world, the UFC. He has defeated many of the greatest lightweights in the sport, including others who also have worn the gold. The man has been on the cover of a Wheaties box!
9:00 AM ET In 2020, during one of the strangest, most unpredictable seasons of college football, another twist occurred in the midst of the chaos of playing during the pandemic. Big 12 defenses were good. Yes, the Big 12 — the conference that produced Patrick Mahomes and earned a reputation as having high-flying offenses and
6:00 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — No, quarterback Drew Brees has not officially announced his retirement yet. And yes, Russell Wilson’s agent has identified the New Orleans Saints as a preferred destination if he gets traded. But if you’re handicapping the Saints’ quarterback field for 2021, Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill remain the odds-on favorites
8:51 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints released starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday as they continue to chip away at their salary cap, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jenkins was due to make $11.2 million in salary and bonuses this year — $1.2 million of which was guaranteed. New Orleans
7:15 AM ET NFL Nation Dan Graziano Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels The franchise tag window has closed, which means 2021 NFL free agency is just around the corner. How will it all play out, and who will sign where? We mocked how