Oak Grove Wins in Brett Favre’s Debut as H.S. Coach
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(HATTIESBURG, Miss.) – After 20 years as a quarterback in the NFL, Brett Favre has begun his new career as a high school football coach.
The 11-time Pro Bowler is now the offensive coordinator for the Oak Grove footba…
Oak Grove Wins in Brett Favre’s Debut as H.S. Coach
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(HATTIESBURG, Miss.) – After 20 years as a quarterback in the NFL, Brett Favre has begun his new career as a high school football coach.
The 11-time Pro Bowler is now the offensive coordinator for the Oak Grove footba…
Oak Grove Wins in Brett Favre’s Debut as H.S. Coach
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(HATTIESBURG, Miss.) – After 20 years as a quarterback in the NFL, Brett Favre has begun his new career as a high school football coach.
The 11-time Pro Bowler is now the offensive coordinator for the Oak Grove footba…
United States Shocks Mexico, 1-0
Miguel Tovar/Getty Images(MEXICO CITY) — The United States soccer team made some history on Wednesday night after they stunned Mexico, 1-0, at Azteca Stadium. Michael Orozco Fiscal scored in the 80th minute to give the U.S. its first-ever win ag…
Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers Deal Complete
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Dwight Howard saga may be put to rest; a source with direct knowledge of the four-team deal confirmed to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein Thursday night that Orlando will send Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The other…
Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers Deal Complete
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Dwight Howard saga may be put to rest; a source with direct knowledge of the four-team deal confirmed to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein Thursday night that Orlando will send Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The other…
Michael Phelps Reflects on Career
MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/GettyImages(LONDON) — Michael Phelps may go down as one of the greatest Olympians ever and capped off his Olympic career with a gold medal, his 18th gold medal of his career and 22nd overall.
But at the age of 27, why is he ending hi…
Steelers Reward Antonio Brown with Contract Extension
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to work out a new deal with wide receiver Mike Wallace, but they have taken care of their other starting receiver. The team has reached an agreement on a five-year contract worth…
Washington Redskins Sign Robert Griffin III
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The RG3 era can officially begin in Washington. The Redskins signed rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III on Wednesday to a four-year contract, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
“Well people…
Kobe Bryant discusses Steve Nash, Dwight Howard
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Lakers boosted themselves right back into title contention after they made some early fireworks on July 4 when free agent guard Steve Nash agreed on a sign-and-trade deal on Wednesday.
His ne…
Serena Williams Moves Onto Round of Eight
Julian Finney/Getty Images(WIMBLEDON, England) — Serena Williams defeated 65th-ranked Yaroslava Shvedova 6-1, 2-6, 7-5 to punch her ticket to the round of eight at Wimbledon on Monday.
With the win, Williams is now 55-3 at Wimbledon against players ou…
Serena Williams Moves Onto Round of Eight
Julian Finney/Getty Images(WIMBLEDON, England) — Serena Williams defeated 65th-ranked Yaroslava Shvedova 6-1, 2-6, 7-5 to punch her ticket to the round of eight at Wimbledon on Monday.
With the win, Williams is now 55-3 at Wimbledon against players ou…
Saints Make New Contract Offer to Drew Brees
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has submitted a revised contract proposal to quarterback Drew Brees’ representatives Thursday, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder.
Brees’ agent Tom Condon and Loomis have b…
Miami Dolphins Will Star In This Year’s "Hard Knocks"
Joel Auerbach/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Miami Dolphins will be the next team to star in the HBO series Hard Knocks this summer.
The New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons were two other potential teams to appear on the show, but sources told ESPN both f…
Sources: Redskins Releasing WR Jabar Gaffney
Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post(WASHINGTON) — Washington Redskins leading receiver in the 2011 season, Jabar Gaffney will be released, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
“I just heard. I just talked to Mike Shanahan. He said I was going to be mak…
Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Unhappy With Contract Offers
Rich Schultz/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is entering the final year of his contract worth just under $4 million. Umenyiora has been looking for a new deal all off-season with New York.
The Pro-Bowler woul…
Report: Saints’ GM Loomis Able to Eavesdrop
NFL via Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — Some more bad news for the New Orleans Saints.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana notified the Saints that their general manager Mickey Loomis had an electronic device in his Super…
Sources: Eagles Shopping Cornerback Asante Samuel
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Philadelphia Eagles are shopping Pro-Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
The nine-year veteran is due $9.9 million this season.
“Anytime your name comes up, of co…
President Obama’s NCAA Bracket Tanks
Official White House photo by Pete Souza(NEW YORK) — Throughout March Madness, President Obama’s bracket had been sitting pretty, ranked high atop ESPN’s Bracket Challenge leader board.Heading into this weekend’s NCAA games, the pres…
LeBron James Will Continue To Play With Dislocated Finger
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(MIAMI) — Miami Heat All-Star forward LeBron James injured the ring finger on his non-shooting hand during Miami’s 105-90 loss to Indiana on Monday, league sources told ESPN’s Chris Broussard.
Sources also said the…