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Associated Press Jan 24, 2025, 03:08 PM ET BOSTON — A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved the woman who had made the accusation against him. Peppers, who first took the witness stand Thursday,

Open Extended Reactions A bettor at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas placed a $1.3 million wager on the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, Caesars Sportsbook head of football Joey Feazel told ESPN. Placed with -130 odds on Monday, the money-line bet would net $1 million in winnings

DJ Bien-AimeJan 24, 2025, 02:02 PM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show, “Talkin’ Texans.” Open Extended Reactions

Alaina GetzenbergJan 24, 2025, 12:29 PM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the

Associated Press Jan 24, 2025, 12:51 PM ET BOSTON — New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers finished testifying Friday in his assault and battery trial by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, has been on trial this week on charges of assault and battery with

Multiple Contributors Jan 24, 2025, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders and Pete Carroll have reached an agreement for the veteran coach to become the franchise’s head coach on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Carroll, who turns 74 on Sept.

Jan 24, 2025, 10:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to be the team’s new head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Carroll, 73, is one of four head coaches to have led teams to both

David PurdumJan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions The Washington Commanders are a win away from becoming one the biggest preseason long shots ever to reach the Super Bowl. Washington takes on the host Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship

Open Extended Reactions The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to both

Alaina GetzenbergJan 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the