David NewtonNov 5, 2025, 10:17 PM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined by … Read more
South Florida head coach Alex Golesh, left, and Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield, right, meet on the field after the Tigers’ win on Oct. 25, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved With four weeks remaining in the regular season, there are six teams in the … Read more
Brett OkamotoNov 5, 2025, 10:39 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, … Read more
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 10: Ashlee Sullivan performs on the floor exercise during the senior women finals at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Smoothie King Center on August 10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Alicia Malnati/Getty Images) Getty Images U.S. National team gymnast Ashlee Sullivan continued her blockbuster year with yet … Read more
Dave McMenaminNov 5, 2025, 07:58 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to work out individually while recovering from the sciatica affecting his lower … Read more
The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) Getty Images for Economic Security Project We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free tax e-filing option offered by the Internal Revenue Service, has been shelved by the Trump … Read more
MIAMI — Lionel Messi received the key to the city of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday night after speaking at the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center. “I have had the wish to give this [key] to you for all that you’ve done for our grand city, our country and the world of … Read more
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Gold medalist Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia celebrates on the podium during the Tennis Men’s Singles medal ceremony after the Tennis Men’s Singles Gold medal match on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) … Read more
Kevin SeifertNov 5, 2025, 07:43 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate … Read more
Topline A considerable number of northern U.S. states have a shot at seeing the northern lights Wednesday night, according to an upgraded forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is predicting auroral activity to increase even further by Thursday. Wednesday’s Kp index was upgraded to five by NOAA. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) … Read more