Kelly Crandall Dec 12, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ryan Blaney spends his offseasons by switching off the competitive part of his personality. James Gilbert/Getty Images Ryan Blaney gets lazy. Brad Keselowski takes more chances. Hendrick Motorsports drivers get right back down to business. There is no one-size-fits-all template for navigating a NASCAR winter,
Seth Wickersham, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Joined ESPN The Magazine after graduating from the University of Missouri. Although he primarily covers the NFL, his assignments also have taken him to the Athens Olympics, the World Series, the NCAA tournament and the NHL
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Dec 12, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Joaquin Buckley looks to win his sixth consecutive fight as he takes on former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington in the main event at UFC Fight Night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, with prelims at 7 p.m. on ESPN2/ESPN+). Buckley (20-6), ESPN’s No. 9 ranked
Alaina Getzenberg Close Alaina Getzenberg ESPN 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 University of
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 12, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There are just four weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, and while some teams are thinking about making the playoffs, others are looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft. The ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) projects the Giants and Patriots to pick
Dec 12, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he “feels good,” sources said. The 49ers (6-7) also have defensive end Nick
Nick ParkinsonDec 12, 2024, 05:14 AM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Open Extended Reactions Natasha Jonas hoped to be enjoying retirement by now, but instead she goes into a world title unification fight on Saturday with unfinished business. Jonas delivered a career-best performance
South Africa have selected their strongest available squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan in order to make full use of their last opportunity to play together ahead of next year’s Champions Trophy. Though South Africa will play a tri-series in Pakistan, which also includes New Zealand, in February next year, those matches
Open Extended Reactions MLS expansion side San Diego FC has traded two draft picks as they chase a “starting center back” and possible Designated Player signing this winter ahead of their 2025 debut. “We’re really excited because we’re using that money to fund a starting center back that’s gonna be a part of this spine