Patriots book goes inside secretive franchise
In the end, Tom Brady just wanted to say goodbye -- in person -- to his longtime coach. But according to a new book to be published next month, Bill Belichick said he wasn't available and insisted the two New England Patriots legends talk on the phone.Even though Belichick told Brady that he was "the…
Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: A new No
Sep 21, 2021NFL NationESPN It's still early, so the 2021 NFL Power Rankings contain a bit of volatility. But ranking teams isn't the only volatile early-season NFL exercise; categorizing the fantasy value of players is difficult right now too. But being the positive people we are, we decided to take a sunny side up approach…
‘No Thomas, no Partey’: Arsenal’s pivotal player in Arteta’s rebuild
Thomas Partey has finally hit the kind of form and fitness that Arsenal had been looking for when they identified him as a player who could form part of a new core at the club. David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesArsenal's £140 million summer transfer spree was a huge show of faith in manager Mikel Arteta's…
How ‘Jeopardy!’-like review sessions have helped Bengals QB Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI -- With Thursday's night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars hanging in the balance, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knew what the defense was about to do -- and was ready.Late in the fourth quarter, on a crucial third-down play, the Jaguars showed a blitz that Burrow had prepared to face.• Tua faces tall task…
Imagining the NFL’s Shohei Ohtani: We picked the best potential
Sep 29, 2021NFL NationESPN The end of MLB's regular season is near. And we can all agree that one player this season knocked our socks off with one of the best two-way performances in all of sports -- ever.Shohei Ohtani does it all for the Los Angeles Angels. For our NFL fans unfamiliar, Ohtani, a…
For the sake of Group of Five teams, Cincy needs
Michael Young Jr. and the Bearcats are carrying the hopes of the Group of Five.Image: Getty ImagesDepending on who you ask, college football may or may not have a problem. If you ask a fan of any Power 5 conference, I’m sure most of them would tell you there is nothing wrong with the current…
Fights, negotiations and millions left on the table: The long
Oct 7, 2021Mike CoppingerESPN Tyson Fury was jovial, sarcastic and helpful as he worked with the young heavyweights training alongside him at Warriors Boxing Gym in Hollywood, Florida. Just days earlier, the 6-foot-9 "Gypsy King" found out that his dream fight -- an undisputed heavyweight championship bout with Anthony Joshua -- wasn't going to happen.Despite…
NFL Pick ’em Pool Picks Week 10: Expert advice on
Last week featured some huge upsets that undoubtedly wreaked havoc in NFL pick 'em pools. After a week like that, it's natural for those in pools to second-guess every pick they're making, whether they're trusting a favorite or trying to guess right on an underdog or two. Fortunately, the experts from TeamRankings are here to…
Rams’ McVay regrets how Goff trade unfolded
Oct 18, 2021Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Nearly nine months after the Los Angeles Rams agreed to trade Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions, and with a pending reunion at SoFi Stadium…
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus one bold second-half prediction
Nov 9, 2021NFL NationESPN We've officially hit the midpoint of the longest season in NFL history, but instead of looking back at what's been done, the NFL Power Rankings are looking ahead and making strong predictions for what's to come. With help from our NFL Nation writers, we're laying our reputations on the line and…