Huskies AD: Lake firing not due to just one factor
Washington on Sunday fired second-year football coach Jimmy Lake.Defensive coordinator Bob Gregory will serve as interim coach for the 4-6 Huskies."Making a head-coaching change in any sport is difficult, recognizing that the decision impacts coaches, staff, student-athletes and their families," Washington athletic director Jen Cohen said in a statement. "However, as the steward of UW…
Sources: Utd stars frustrated over Ole promises
7:40 AM ETRob DawsonCorrespondent Frustration within the Manchester United squad has grown because of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reluctance to rotate, sources have told ESPN, with some squad players feeling they have been misled about their prospects of playing this season.Under-fire United boss Solskjaer accepted during meetings over the summer that he had "overplayed" key…
The most unlikely college hoops powerhouse, centuries in the making
THE PARENTS OF Ryan Turell, the best player on the team with the longest active winning streak in men's college basketball, originally wanted their son to attend another school.They're sitting on an August Sunday afternoon in the living room of their ranch house in Sherman Oaks, California. Laurel, a personal trainer who appeared in some…
Jets’ Wilson focused on his health, not job status
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, whose job security is being threatened by the emergence of fan-favorite Mike White, said Thursday he's focused on his health, not his playing status."I can't even worry about that," said Wilson, who will miss his third straight game with a sprained right knee.The 2021 second…
Superman returns: Cam rejoins QB-thin Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- "Superman," the sequel, began for the Carolina Panthers on Thursday when quarterback Cam Newton returned to the team he led to the Super Bowl in 2015 with a one-year contract.The deal is worth up to $10 million for the remainder of the season, including $4.5 million guaranteed and a $1.5 million roster…
What to know for NFL Week 10: Score picks, bold
7:00 AM ETESPN staffThe Week 10 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we've got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course, final score…
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…
Miami Dolphins OL Robert Hunt’s impressive play had the Twitterverse
11:24 PM ETKelly CohenESPN Just because he's an offensive tackle doesn't mean he can't score a touchdown, right?Unfortunately, that is correct. Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Hunt was called for illegal touching during Miami's 22-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. But had he been an eligible receiver, it would have been quite possibly one of…
Let’s not anoint Cooper Kupp the best receiver in the
In stats right now, sure, he’s number one.Image: Getty ImagesLos Angeles Rams’ receiver Cooper Kupp is on pace for 1,964 yards in 17 games. The all-time single-season record for receiving yards is, in fact, that same 1,964, and was set in 2012 by former Detroit Lions’ receiver Calvin Johnson. That year, Megatron played in just…
Expert NFL Survivor Pool Advice, Tips, Picks Week 10
Last week wiped out a lot of NFL survivor pool entries, and now it's time to deal with the aftermath. For the second week in a row, at least half of all entries in most pools were eliminated. About half of the most popular picks were upset, including the Cowboys, Bills, and Saints. This week,…