Jacob Calvin Meyer

NBA All-Star Game reignites Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate for umpteenth time

With LeBron James back in Cleveland for All-Star Weekend and Michael Jordan in attendance for the NBA's 75th anniversary celebration, it was only a matter of time before the "GOAT" debate took over the conversation.

February 21, 2022

This NFL wide receiver plans to train for the 2024 Olympics

DK Metcalf has his sights on becoming the next great two-sport athlete.

February 21, 2022

NFL partners with XFL to test out rule changes, safety measures

Before rules changes come to the NFL in the future, it's possible they'll go through the XFL first.

February 21, 2022

Virginia wrestler born without legs wins state championship

The most impressive athletic feat over the weekend wasn't Obi Toppin winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest, Austin Cindric finishing first at the Daytona 500 or Stephen Curry splashing 16 3-pointers at the All-Star Game.

February 21, 2022

Here’s why LeBron James was holding back laughter during national anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Before he hit the game-winning shot at the NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James got a case of the giggles.

February 21, 2022

Report: Georgetown extended coach Patrick Ewing after last season

The news of Ewing's extension came a day after Georgetown dropped its 16th straight game with a 74-66 loss to No. 10 Villanova.

February 20, 2022

Michigan’s Howard takes swing at Wisconsin assistant in post-game scuffle

Juwan Howard went viral Sunday afternoon for the wrong reason.

February 20, 2022

Finland skier said this body part was ‘frozen’ after men’s cross-country race at Winter Olympics

Yes, that body part.

February 20, 2022

NBA fans dunk on ‘trash’ slam dunk contest

NBA fans were not happy with the dunk contest, with tens of thousands calling it "trash" -- the word that went trending on Twitter during the event.

February 20, 2022

Football world reacts to death of Washington legend Charley Taylor

After Hall of Fame wide receiver Charley Taylor died Saturday, the football world flooded social media with praise for the Washington legend.

February 20, 2022

Four things to know leading up to Daytona 500

The biggest race of the year is almost here.

February 20, 2022

The 2022 Winter Olympics are over. Where did U.S. finish in final medal count?

The closing ceremony Sunday morning wrapped up a controversial 2022 Winter Olympics.

February 20, 2022

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin shares harsh comments after disappointing Olympics

Saying the 2022 Winter Olympics have been difficult for Mikaela Shiffrin would be an understatement.

February 17, 2022

Hockey announcers set to make history as NHL’s first all-Black TV broadcast

Seattle Kraken announcers JT Brown and Everett Fitzhugh will team up Thursday to host the NHL's first-ever all-Black television broadcast.

February 17, 2022

Jemele Hill calls critical race theory ‘made-up issue’ in critique of Michele Tafoya

Two former ESPN employees are now disagreeing with each other about critical race theory.

February 17, 2022

Stafford slammed for not helping photographer who fell, fractured spine at parade

The most viral moment from the Rams' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday was quarterback Matthew Stafford walking away after seeing a photographer take a scary fall off a stage.

February 17, 2022

NFL taps former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to fight Brian Flores lawsuit

The NFL has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend the league and its teams against a race discrimination lawsuit filed by ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores.

February 17, 2022

Nikki Haley criticizes American-born skier competing for China at Winter Olympics

Add Nikki Haley to the list of people upset with skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

February 16, 2022

Report: Soto turned down $350 million contract extension from Nationals

Juan Soto reportedly turned down a massive -- but not massive enough -- contract offer from the Nationals before the lockout.

February 16, 2022

Report: Cowboys pay $2.4 million settlement after cheerleaders allege misconduct by team executive

The Washington Commanders are no longer the only NFC East team under fire for misconduct allegations from their cheerleaders.

February 16, 2022