ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average ranks of the fantasy baseball industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site to site). This column will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own pitching ranks, ... More »
Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball.Each week, you'll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, lineup ... More »
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl ... More »
In an Edinburgh park, shortly before shooting an unsuspecting dog in the backside with an air rifle, Sick Boy imparts his philosophy to Renton. “At one point you’ve got it. Then you lose it and it’s gone for ever. All walks of life. George Best, for example. H... More »
Peter O’Mahony anointed Ireland’s 38-17 demolition of France as one of the greatest wins of his career, but urged caution amid the inevitable talk of back-to-back grand slams. “We’re not going to get carried away here,” Ireland’s captain said. “It was a good p... More »
NFL Nation, ESPNJan 31, 2024, 07:00 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsIt could be another interesting NFL offseason for quarterback movement. Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield are free agents, and a few big-name quarterbacks might join them on the open market if their... More »
Shwetha SurendranCloseShwetha SurendranESPNShwetha Surendran is an ESPN-American University investigative fellow in ESPN's investigative and enterprise unit.Mark Fainaru-WadaCloseMark Fainaru-WadaESPN Staff WriterInvestigative reporter for ESPN's Enterprise an... More »
Jan 31, 2024, 09:55 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCaitlin Clark's junior season at Iowa was epic. In leading the Hawkeyes to their first Final Four in 30 years, the point guard became the first player in NCAA Division I history with 900 points and 300 assists in... More »
Open Extended ReactionsLIVERPOOL, England -- Mauricio Pochettino could have been forgiven for displaying a rueful smile when Darwin Núñez hit the woodwork for the fourth time during Liverpool's 4-1 win against Chelsea at Anfield. After all, that kind of frustr... More »
Associated PressJan 24, 2024, 02:28 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMELBOURNE, Australia -- Daniil Medvedev outlasted ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third time in four yea... More »
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comJan 23, 2024, 01:00 PM ETCloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard.Open Extended ReactionsIt's been about ... More »
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJan 22, 2024, 03:00 PM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014
Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008Open Extended ReactionsOdds boosts are commonplace in the American betting market these days. They're a promotional tool for spor... More »