Anthony Gharib

ESPN.com • 9th May 2025

Kevin Durant to D.C.? How major league pickleball groups pulled off rare ownership swap

Trades between two professional sports franchises are a common occurrence. Swapping players or draft picks has happened for years.But trading ownership of a professional sports team is more of a rarity.In April, the Major League Pickleball franchises known as the D.C. Pickleball Team and the Brooklyn Aces announced their franchise name rights would be exchanged ahead of the new season, according to a press release.In other words, the D.C. team is now owned by Brooklyn's previous owner and vice v...

ESPN.com • 7th May 2025

Caitlin Clark, Trae Young top reactions to Tyrese Haliburton's shocking game-winner

Tyrese Haliburton gets the ball after a missed free throw, then nails a step-back 3 to allow the Pacers to rally for a win in Game 2. (1:31)Tyrese Haliburton called game in the Indiana Pacers' miraculous 120-119 victory over the host Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series Tuesday.Down by two points with 27 seconds left, Indiana intercepted Cleveland's inbounds pass, giving it a chance to win the game. Haliburton attacked the basket but was fouled, sending him...

ESPN.com • 7th May 2025

Donovan Mitchell flies high for poster dunk in Game 2 of Pacers-Cavs

Brian Windhorst details the injuries of Cavaliers stars Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter and Darius Garland the day before Game 2 against the Pacers. (1:13)The Cleveland Cavaliers were undermanned against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday, but that didn't hinder Donovan Mitchell's ability to posterize a defender.With less than a minute left in the first half, the Cavaliers guard received an inbounds pass then accelerated toward the basket from half court.Wa...

ESPN.com • 5th May 2025

'Spoiled milk': Draymond Green trolls Rockets forward Tari Eason with petty post

Draymond Green is proud of how he was able to prove who he was in Game 7 after a tough Game 6 performance. (1:32)Even with the grueling seven-game series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors over, no love is lost between the two sides -- specifically Draymond Green and Tari Eason.Green had 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in the Warriors' 103-89 Game 7 win on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. Hours after his performance, Green responded to a year-old tr...

ESPN.com • 5th May 2025

Diamondbacks unveil latest City Connect uniforms in sleek redesign of first look

The Arizona Diamondbacks' latest City Connect uniform is a nod to prior iconic franchise jerseys in a sleek redesign of the Diamondbacks' first City Connect look.The uniform, unveiled Monday, is directly inspired by previous Diamondbacks jerseys along with "the state's rich cultural diversity and Arizona's desert surroundings," according to a news release.A prominent part of the first City Connect uniform, "Serpientes" -- Spanish for snakes -- reappears on the front of the newest design. And ins...

ESPN.com • 30th April 2025

Marlins unveil City Connect uniform, a celebration of South Florida's culture

The Miami Marlins unveiled their latest City Connect uniform on Wednesday, a celebration of South Florida's culture while blending past, present and future with bold pride.The dark uniform is infused with teal and includes pink accents similar to the bright lights of Miami that "paint an electric glow in the city where the party never ends," the Marlins said in their release."Our new Retrowave uniform combines the Marlins rich history with an innovative, forward-thinking approach that mirrors ou...

ESPN.com • 28th April 2025

White Sox unveil Bulls-inspired first-of-its-kind City Connect uniforms

The White Sox's latest City Connect uniform is the best of both worlds for local fans.The first-of-its-kind on-field uniform combines the stories of two iconic Chicago sports franchises -- the White Sox and the Bulls -- featuring pinstripes reflective of a shared design element for both teams.It's the first on-field jersey combining brand elements from both MLB and the NBA. The White Sox's threads were unveiled Monday, and they will debut Friday against the Houston Astros."The Bulls were proud t...

ESPN.com • 28th April 2025

Myles Turner dunks on Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 4 of Pacers-Bucks

Myles Turner splashes a 3-pointer from the corner, capping an 8-0 run to start the game for the Pacers. (0:20)Myles Turner started the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks emphatically Sunday.The Pacers' center ran the court, received the ball from teammate Tyrese Haliburton at the top of the wing, took one dribble and slammed over Giannis Antetokounmpo -- shocking the Indiana bench.The poster dunk came just 20 seconds...

ESPN.com • 27th April 2025

Shedeur Sanders hosts star-studded draft party in Dallas

Check out highlights from Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders after being drafted by the Browns in the 2025 NFL draft. (1:42)Shedeur Sanders heard his name called during the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday then got to celebrate at a Dallas party later that night.The Cleveland Browns traded up with the Seattle Seahawks to select the quarterback with the 144th pick in the fifth round. It ended a surprising slide to Day 3 for Sanders, who was predicted to be taken in the first round in ESPN's Peter Schrager's m...

ESPN.com • 25th April 2025

Carroll's clues: Raiders HC Pete Carroll's posts hint 2025 NFL draft selections

Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders show off their outfits prior to the 2025 NFL draft. (1:51)Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll hadn't posted on X since August 2023 -- until today.Just over two hours away from the start of the 2025 NFL draft, Carroll posted a GIF of actor Will Smith using a magnifying glass with the caption: "Draft clues on the way!! #RaiderNation."Carroll then proceeded to post a variety of cryptic GIFs, serving as "clues" about who the Raiders mi...

ESPN.com • 24th April 2025

Mazzulla-isms: Quotes from the Boston Celtics' head coach that defined the season

Joe Mazzulla jokingly says he was wishing the refs a merry Christmas after the Celtics coach got into it with the officials following Boston's loss. (0:43)Head coach Joe Mazzulla is at the forefront of the Boston Celtics' quest for back-to-back NBA championships.Since joining on an interim basis during the 2022-23 season, Mazzulla has led the Celtics to a 182-64 regular-season record. Last season, Mazzulla became the sixth individual to win a title as a head coach at age 35 or younger.Along the...

ESPN.com • 23rd April 2025

Anthony Edwards emphatically dunks on Jaxson Hayes in Wolves-Lakers Game 2

Anthony Edwards is typically cleared for takeoff -- and his latest poster came in emphatic fashion on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Western Conference first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.The Timberwolves guard received the ball at the top of the key from Julius Randle early in the third quarter, then drove toward the basket. There to meet him was Lakers center Jaxson Hayes.Edwards elevated over Hayes for a powerful two-handed jam.It prompted a celebratory and shock...

ESPN.com • 23rd April 2025

Pacers fan trolls Giannis Antetokounmpo with free throw clock in Game 2

As Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his free throws, a Pacers fan sitting courtside holds up a 10-second counter to troll him. (0:24)Giannis Antetokounmpo's free throw routine often sparks a countdown from visiting crowds. On Tuesday, an Indiana Pacers fan brought their own clock to complement it.The Milwaukee Bucks star shot free throws midway through the first quarter in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.As he went through his routine, a fan ticked the seconds with a sign. It incl...

ESPN.com • 22nd April 2025

Lakers-Spurs WCF, 'Iron Man' debut and more top trends last time the Detroit Pistons won a playoff game

Cade Cunningham goes off for 33 points and 12 rebounds to power the Pistons to their first playoff win since 2008 and tie the series at 1-1 vs. the Knicks. (2:25)The Detroit Pistons' turnaround has reached another milestone -- they've won a playoff game.Detroit defeated the New York Knicks 97-94 in Game 2 on Monday, securing its first playoff victory since the 2008 Eastern Conference finals.The Pistons held a 12-point lead in the middle of the fourth quarter, but the Knicks crawled back to tie t...

ESPN.com • 21st April 2025

Alperen Sengun puts Draymond Green on a poster early in Warriors-Rockets

The first possession of Alperen Sengun's NBA playoff career began with an offensive foul drawn by Draymond Green on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.Two possessions later, the Houston Rockets center got revenge, slamming home a dunk over the Golden State Warriors forward.Rockets guard Jalen Green found a driving Sengun, who gathered, then levitated over Green for a poster jam. The highlight-reel play came less than two minutes into the game.The two have history dat...

ESPN.com • 20th April 2025

What's on the masks of 2025 Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide to all 16 teams

Alex Ovechkin joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss his achievement of surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the all-time goals leader and the impact on the game. (1:58)The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived and it's the drip in goal that could potentially steal the show.Goaltenders often use their mask designs to express themselves -- most keep the colors aligned with their uniforms, but that doesn't mean the opportunities for creativity are limited.Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson paid hom...

ESPN.com • 19th April 2025

Every Lakers game, illustrated: The artist capturing the season in real time

Luka Doncic reveals that he threw his phone the night he was traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers. (4:33)Los Angeles-based artist Jack Perkins started a new tradition this season. After each Los Angeles Lakers game, Perkins -- known on social media by his @purehoop handle -- recapped the result with comic-strip-style illustrations. Each of them focused on a theme of the specific game.Throughout the highs and lows of Los Angeles' 82-game regular season, the detail of Perkins' work evolved. The...

ESPN.com • 15th April 2025

Thousands of games, one-of-a-kind scores: Inside NBA 'scorigami'

March 2, 1963, lives in NBA history as the day Wilt Chamberlain dropped 100 points. On March 2, 2025, another statistical nugget joined the Big Dipper's.The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs ended 146-132, the 3,159th unique final score in NBA history and 14th this season. Or, in other words, a "scorigami."The NBA's recent increase in scoring has opened the door for point totals never seen in the league's near-80-year history. Hakob Chalikyan wanted to make sure tho...

ESPN.com • 15th April 2025

'Let's run it back': Angel Reese reacts to being reunited with LSU teammate Hailey Van Lith

The Chicago Sky take TCU star Hailey Van Lith with the 11th pick in the WNBA draft. (0:56)Hailey Van Lith is headed to the Chicago Sky, and a former teammate of hers is eager to run it back.The Sky selected Van Lith at No. 11 in the 2025 WNBA draft on Monday, reuniting her with Angel Reese. The two played together at LSU during the 2023-24 season.The Tigers reached the Elite Eight that season, falling to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Van Lith then transferred to the TCU Horned Frogs, whil...

ESPN.com • 13th April 2025

'I've never seen him': Organist Dieter Ruehle is the Dodgers' and Kings' mystery music man

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes isn't sure the team's organist exists."I feel like ever since I've been here, you always hear 'Dieter Ruehle,' and it's almost like, I don't know if it's a real person," Barnes told ESPN. "I feel it's just like a mythical thing or I don't know. It sounds crazy to say but no, they do a great job, he does a great job."His teammate, Mookie Betts, is on the same page."Yeah exactly," Betts told ESPN. "I've never seen him."Editor's Picks'A small difference, bu...

ESPN.com • 12th April 2025

Rockies new City Connect uniforms capture the colors of Colorado's skies

The Colorado Rockies unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Saturday, inspired by the colors of Colorado sunsets and sunrises from the plains to the Rocky Mountains.They'll debut the threads on April 18 against the Washington Nationals and wear them on every Friday home game through the remainder of the season."It's the contrast between the white snow on the mountains and the light blue sky as night is falling, and when the sun comes up in the morning here, we get some reds and oranges that are...

ESPN.com • 8th April 2025

Giants unveil latest City Connect uniform, pay homage to San Francisco's rich music history

The San Francisco Giants teamed up with Bay Area musical artists for their 2025 City Connect uniform, a tribute to the city's music scene.The Giants will debut their black uniforms against the Cincinnati Reds later Tuesday. The threads, which include white pants, will be worn during Tuesday home games and a City Connect concert game on June 21 against the Boston Red Sox.Ghazi Shami, CEO and founder of San Francisco-based record label Empire, collaborated with the Giants to bring the new uniform...

ESPN.com • 2nd April 2025

Historic turnaround in wins, Beasley's 3-point touch highlight Pistons' resurgence

Kendrick Perkins and Bobby Marks discuss their thoughts on the brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves that saw several ejections. (1:59)It's been a resurgent season for the Detroit Pistons.Detroit sits at fifth in the Eastern Conference standings heading into a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN).Last season, the Pistons won a franchise-low 14 games, with an NBA-record 28-game losing streak. That followed up a 2022-23 campaign when they had just 17 wins...

ESPN.com • 1st April 2025

Luka Doncic sends Alperen Sengun to hardwood with step-back in Rockets-Lakers

Luka Doncic sent Alperen Sengun to the hardwood with a sweet step-back move late in the second quarter on Monday.The Los Angeles Lakers guard took one dribble to his left at the top of the key, then stepped back with a dribble between his legs. Doncic watched as the Houston Rockets center went crashing to the floor before recovering to contest a potential 3-pointer.However, Doncic opted to drive and kick to Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who connected on a corner 3-pointer.Doncic had 15 poi...