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Justin Herbert took a beating in Week 4, while Omarion Hampton had a breakout game. Our early leans for Commanders vs. Chargers expect the Bolts to rely on the run in a low-scoring Week 5 victory. Sep 29, 2025 • 12:45 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton with the ball. The Washington Commanders cross the country for an interesting non-conference clash with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Washington is hoping to have quarterback Jayden Daniels back from a knee injury (the same might not be said for…

Ryan HockensmithSep 29, 2025, 10:25 AM ETCloseRyan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the NFL and UFC to pizza-chucking and analysis of Tom Cruise’s running ability.DANIEL CORMIER IS DISGUSTED. He’s sitting at a table in a high-back chair, and he begins to aggressively slide his chair around so he can really get up close and personal about the disdain he’s feeling…

Whether there are any plans for Fosun to invest in Wolves’ academy has been a topic sent in via our ‘Ask about Wolves’ form.It would be harsh to say Wolves’ academy has stood still because one problem they have is seeing their best young talent taken by others.Centre-back Brayden Clarke, 18, joined Arsenal last year after Wolves developed him for 10 years, while there is also interest in other youngsters from bigger clubs.So it does not mean there is no talent, but Wolves are vulnerable to seeing their best prospects leave – full-back Lennon Patterson joined Sheffield United earlier in…

THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS were supposed to break baseball. Instead, they just broke.It’s easy to forget how terrifying the Dodgers looked when Major League Baseball’s 2025 season began six months ago, before the injuries that led to a major league-high 2,500-plus days missed by hurt players. Returning all their key contributors, the defending World Series champions had emerged from free agency with the best starter on the market, the best reliever on the market and the best pitching prospect in the world. They were not just destined for greatness; they were bound to be an all-time juggernaut, top to bottom,…

Sep 24, 2025, 07:16 AM ETESPN’s countdown of the NBA’s best 100 players for the 2025-26 season has yet to reach its top 10, but there have been plenty of surprises already. And before we reveal our final elite group, our expert panel is breaking down this year’s list.Are future Hall of Famers LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant still deserving of top 10 honors? Which players got snubbed and which did we underrate?Ahead of Thursday’s finale, we’re hitting on the top questions so far from our NBA Rank 100, including where injured superstars Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton…

Boxing’s next big power play is officially set. Paramount+ will become the exclusive broadcast partner for Zuffa Boxing across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, beginning January 2026. The move sees Paramount join forces with TKO Group Holdings, Sela, and a who’s who of fight power brokers, including UFC President Dana White, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, Sela CEO Dr. Rakan Alharthy, and WWE president Nick Khan. This alignment of unprecedented financial and promotional might is poised to reshape the sport’s global television landscape entirely. 12 Fight Nights to Kick Off the Deal The rollout is set to begin…

With four weeks of trends and usage under our belts, the outlooks for many players are beginning to crystalize. With that in mind, we’re digging a bit deeper with the dynasty risers and fallers than the last few weeks. Let’s dig in. Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers Woody Marks (RB – HOU) Although Nick Chubb started the game for the Texans, Woody Marks led the team in snaps, carries, targets, and production. The rookie out of USC finished Sunday as the week’s RB6 with 28.1 PPR fantasy points, tallying 17 carries for 69 yards and…

Nick WagonerCloseNick WagonerESPN Staff WriterNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam’s subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team’s relocation and stadium saga.Michael DiRoccoCloseMichael DiRoccoESPN Staff WriterMichael DiRocco is an NFL Nation…

Zuffa Boxing is the new professional boxing promotion formed by TKO and leading entertainment conglomerate Sela, with leadership from UFC President and CEO Dana White; HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation; Sela Managing Director and CEO Dr. Rakan Alharthy; and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan.   Beginning in January 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute a full slate of Zuffa Boxing events starting with 12 action-packed cards, with plans to grow that number in subsequent years. The bouts will be available via Paramount’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform Paramount+, with the potential for select events to be simulcast on…

Chants of “two more years” echoed around Bethpage Black as Luke Donald’s men savoured an historic Ryder Cup triumph on American soil.Donald became just the second European captain to win consecutive Ryder Cups after Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987 as Europe held off USA on a thrilling final day. Europe were prepared for the hostility and “abusive” behaviour, using Rory McIlroy’s description, which dominated the event and Donald was key to instilling that mentality.”I really have committed myself to this job because I feel I owe it to the players and I owe it to the Ryder Cup which…