Ohm YoungmisukJan 27, 2025, 04:31 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of
Open Extended Reactions Reigning two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will compete in this year’s event at All-Star weekend in San Francisco, sources tell ESPN. McClung, who signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic in October, will look to claim the first ever dunk contest three-peat. The return of McClung means the
Open Extended Reactions The Miami Heat are suspending forward Jimmy Butler without pay for an indefinite period of time after the disgruntled star walked out of practice Monday, the team announced. It’s the third time Butler has been suspended by the Heat in recent weeks and comes after he was expected to return from his
Jan 27, 2025, 11:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich are one of the clubs that will take part in this VAR trial in the Bundesliga. Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images The Bundesliga is set to become the first European top flight league to trial referees explaining VAR decisions to stadium spectators via loudspeakers.
ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts and World Cup semifinalists Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21. The Dec. 21-Jan. 18 tournament will be the
ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 02:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City signed another young defender in the January transfer window after 18-year-old left-back Christian McFarlane joined Monday from sister club New York City FC. McFarlane has been with New York City since the age of 11 and played for the team at
ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 05:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Juventus have signed Portugal defender Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Monday, while Brazil international Danilo bid an emotional goodbye to the Serie A side. Veiga joined Chelsea from FC Basel
ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Al Hilal announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Neymar to terminate his contract and open the door for a return to Santos for the Brazil international. The Saudi Pro League club said on social media that the two sides
Paul GutierrezJan 27, 2025, 06:01 PM ET Close Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area as a multi-platform
Alaina GetzenbergJan 27, 2025, 05:25 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