After watching his team hit four goals past Atletico Madrid to record an eye-catching result in the Champions League, Mikel Arteta gave his thoughts on the game to the media inside Emirates Stadium. He was asked about the performances of…
The Athletic has live coverage of Rockets vs. Thunder and Warriors vs. Lakers from 2025-26 NBA Season Tip-Off. Will Victor Wembanyama be an MVP finalist? Will the NBA champion come from the Western Conference (but not Oklahoma City)? Will the…
The Seahawks are welcoming back one starting defensive back for their Monday night game against the Texans, with cornerback Riq Woolen returning from a concussion. Two other Pro-Bowl starters in the secondary will not play, however, as safety Julian Love…
Mark SchlabachOct 20, 2025, 09:11 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia A Florida jury on Monday awarded Jack Nicklaus $50 million in his defamation lawsuit against…
Mike Evans was playing his first game since Week 3 when he injured his hamstring. His return didn’t last long. The Buccaneers wide receiver was carted off the sideline after stretching out for a deep pass from Baker Mayfield with…
The battle for supremacy in the NFC may be settled Monday night, as the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers represent a clash of two conference heavyweights. The Buccaneers boast the conference’s best record at 5-1 while the Lions sit…
Another Monday, another player suspension arising from post-game misconduct. The NFL has suspended Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw one game without pay for comments directed at referee Brad Allen after the conclusion of Sunday’s 33-32 win over the Giants. “The NFL…
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers sounded off earlier today about racial slurs directed to him on social media. The Vikings organization has echoed his concerns, in no uncertain terms. “We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following…
Stephen HolderOct 19, 2025, 10:06 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is…
If it’s surprises you’re after, we’ve got two NFL teams just for you: the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. The former is quietly climbing in the NFC South, fresh off a prime-time upset of the heavyweight Buffalo Bills, and…