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ESPN.com • 27th September 2024

Andy Roddick to appear in 'The Dink,' pickleball comedy produced by Ben Stiller

Former American tennis champion Andy Roddick will team up with Ben Stiller for a new pickleball comedy called "The Dink."The comedy will focus on a washed-up tennis professional attempting to save his club by reluctantly playing pickleball to earn his father's respect, according to IMDb. Actor Jake Johnson will play the role of the tennis professional. Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris are also part of the cast.Stiller and Roddick are expected to have key supporting roles in the film, according to...

ESPN.com • 24th September 2024

Golden State's new Classic Edition uniform pays tribute to Philadelphia Warriors era

The Golden State Warriors unveiled their Classic Edition uniforms for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday.The look is a nod to the Philadelphia Warriors era that spanned from 1946 to 1962, headlined by two championships and Wilt Chamberlain's first three seasons in the league. Golden State's upcoming season marks the 70th anniversary of the Philadelphia Warriors winning their second championship.Inspired by Philadelphia's home uniform, the all-white look features red and gold on the outer layer of the...

ESPN.com • 24th September 2024

Chicago White Sox spin losses into laughs with witty posts

To say that the 2024 MLB season has not gone the way of the Chicago White Sox would be an understatement.

With a 36-120 record, Chicago is on the cusp of setting the record for the most losses in an MLB season during the modern-day era -- the Cleveland Spiders in 1899 lost more games (134), according to ESPN Research.

The White Sox have lost at least four straight games 14 separate times this season, headlined by a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record set by the Baltimore...

ESPN.com • 24th September 2024

Bills troll Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence after dominant MNF win

NFL teams didn't shy away from trolling in Week 3.The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 to stay undefeated. The Denver Broncos ended their winless start to the year with a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Green Bay Packers notched their second straight win, defeating the Tennessee Titans on the road.All these wins were celebrated on social media with posts that sent virtual jabs at their defeated foe.Here are the top trolls from Week 3.The Jayden Daniels sh...

ESPN.com • 22nd September 2024

Cardinals' all-black look tops Week 3 NFL threads

Week 3 of the NFL season means the return of more popular uniforms.The Arizona Cardinals will wear their all-black look against the Detroit Lions. As part of their Legends Weekend festivities, the Minnesota Vikings will rock uniforms inspired by the 1960s and 1970s against the Houston Texans. The Seattle Seahawks are bringing out an all-navy look against the Miami Dolphins, while it's a rare light blue jersey week for the Tennessee Titans.Here are the uniforms for all NFL teams in action Week 3...

ESPN.com • 18th September 2024

Tyrese Haliburton pokes fun at Orlando Magic while appearing on WWE's NXT

Tyrese Haliburton joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to show off his Olympic gold medal from the 2024 Paris Games. (1:30)Tyrese Haliburton loves working up a crowd, and it was no different Tuesday at WWE's NXT show in Orlando, Florida.The Indiana Pacers guard played a part in helping set up the NXT championship match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams. Haliburton had the contract of the match in hand and had to make sure Page and Williams signed it.But before the two wrestlers could come out, he too...

ESPN.com • 17th September 2024

Falcons troll Eagles, Jalen Hurts after late MNF win

Week 2 of the NFL season included a handful of blowouts and wins for road teams.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a late stop to defeat the Detroit Lions.

Detroit got possession with 33 seconds remaining and a shot to win the game. The Lions drove down to the Buccaneers' 26-yard line, but failed to convert on fourth down, leading to a turnover on downs. With the win, Tampa Bay starts the season 2-0 for the fourth consecutive year.

The Buccaneers put their own spin on lyrics from Detroit native...

ESPN.com • 17th September 2024

Belichick, Miles Teller and Matt Ryan join Week 2's 'ManningCast'

The "ManningCast" returned for another edition as the Atlanta Falcons face the Philadelphia Eagles on Week 2 of "Monday Night Football."

The Falcons came out on top 22-21 after Kirk Cousins found Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds remaining. The Eagles' ensuing drive ended in a Jalen Hurts interception with 19 seconds remaining, securing the Falcons win. Cousins threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns in his first victory with Atlanta. Hurts threw for 183 yards and one touchdown...

ESPN.com • 17th September 2024

Kings revive iconic look with 2024-25 Classic Edition uniform

The Sacramento Kings unveiled their Classic Edition jerseys on Monday in celebration of their 40th year in California.The uniform is a return to their popular purple jersey worn from 2002 to 2008, one of the more successful eras in franchise history. Sacramento had four playoff appearances and three 50-win seasons during that span.The uniform marked the first time "Sacramento" ran across the chest. It also included the secondary "SK" logo, which was introduced in 1994, but that didn't feature on...

ESPN.com • 17th September 2024

"Go crazy then!!" Patrick Mahomes amused by Jason Kelce's dancing ahead of MNF

Jason Kelce is unsuccessful in his attempt to suit up for the Eagles, but he is successful at firing up the crowd before "Monday Night Countdown." (1:51)The "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons meant Jason Kelce returned to his old stomping grounds. The six-time All-Pro center arrived in style and showed off his energetic dance moves.On a stage before "Monday Night Countdown," Kelce hyped up the crowd alongside former teammates Fletcher Cox and Nick...

ESPN.com • 16th September 2024

'A'thousand': Bam Adebayo congratulates A'ja Wilson after record-setting season

Aces star A'ja Wilson becomes the first player in WNBA history with 1,000 points in a single season. (1:30)Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson made WNBA history on Sunday when she became the first player to score 1,000 points in a regular season. Wilson reached the mark after hitting a fadeaway jumper with less than two minutes remaining in the Aces' 84-71 victory over Connecticut.The moment prompted a reaction from a familiar face -- Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo.Since the 2024 Paris Games, there h...

ESPN.com • 15th September 2024

Taylor Swift arrives at Arrowhead to support Travis Kelce in Bengals-Chiefs

Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.Swift arrived wearing Chiefs attire to support boyfriend Travis Kelce. Swift walked in alongside musicians Danielle and Este Haim, while Swift's mother, Andrea, appeared behind them. Andrea sat on a golf cart with the pop star as they made their way into the stadium.Swift attended the Chiefs season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, sitting next to Kelce's mother, D...

ESPN.com • 15th September 2024

Texans' all-white look tops Week 2 NFL threads

Week 2 of the NFL season is here and more clean uniforms will take the field.In a "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Houston Texans, the Chicago Bears are bringing out their popular orange helmet and jersey combination, while the Texans will wear all white. The Jacksonville Jaguars also opted for an all-white combination in their home opener against the Cleveland Browns at TrEverBank Stadium, which is temporarily renamed after Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.Monochromatic looks are...

ESPN.com • 10th September 2024

Travis Kelce jokes about Jason Kelce's trip to the mall before MNF

Jason Kelce's long-awaited "Monday Night Countdown" debut required a trip to the mall.Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, left his travel bag in his truck and needed to make a trip to the mall to purchase a new shirt, Scott Van Pelt revealed. Kelce got the job done, though, wearing a plain white, long-sleeved dress shirt as the show kicked off."It fits my belly now. I've lost a little bit of weight," Kelce joked."The fact that a Hall of Fame center can shop at Lululemon, that's big, ma...

ESPN.com • 10th September 2024

Bill Belichick, Adam Sandler and Chris Jones join Week 1 'ManningCast'

Legendary coach Bill Belichick denies Peyton Manning's request to talk trash about Eli, and instead offers a peace treaty. (0:29)The "ManningCast" returned for the 2024 NFL season with a star-studded "Monday Night Football" matchup between the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.Despite missing running back Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers still comfortably defeated the Jets 32-19 behind 147 yards rushing and one touchdown from Jordan Mason. Aaron Rodgers, playing his first game since tearing hi...

ESPN.com • 9th September 2024

Uniforms are officially unveiled for Utah Hockey Club's debut NHL season

The busy expansion period for the Utah Hockey Club is nearing an end, as the team checked off an important box Monday -- the official reveal of its uniforms.Utah unveiled its full sweater catalog, headlined by plain "rock black" and "salt white" looks with "mountain blue" prominent around the design. The three colors serve as the main palette staples.The rock black uniforms were first shown during the 2024 NHL draft, when Utah selected center Cole Beaudoin at pick No. 24. But the white ones were...

ESPN.com • 8th September 2024

Bills poke fun at Cardinals with birdhouse-themed troll

The NFL didn't miss a beat in Week 1 of the 2024 season.The Philadelphia Eagles topped the Green Bay Packers in the first NFL game in South America. The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts went back and forth in a divisional matchup. And the Pittsburgh Steelers grinded out a victory to spoil Kirk Cousins' debut with the Atlanta Falcons.The trolls were in midseason form around the league too, accompanying a busy slate.Here are the top trolls from the opening week.Down 17-3 with 2:40 left in the...

ESPN.com • 8th September 2024

Giants centennial uniform tops Week 1 NFL threads

The NFL season has finally arrived, bringing the return of marquee matchups and -- most importantly -- uniform heat.The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicked off the year with a Thursday night matchup. The Chiefs kept it simple with their red look, while the Ravens wore all white. On Friday night, the NFL's first game in Brazil also included a first for the Philadelphia Eagles, who debuted a unique combination. The Green Bay Packers wore their traditional green and yellow threads for th...

ESPN.com • 6th September 2024

Taylor Swift arrives at Arrowhead to support Travis Kelce ahead of Ravens-Chiefs

Taylor Swift is back at Arrowhead Stadium.The pop star arrived to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as the Kansas City Chiefs opened their season against the Baltimore Ravens. Swift walked in rocking a denim top and skirt with a black purse and high red boots.Swift attended multiple Chiefs games last season, including Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and a road matchup against the New York Jets. Kansas City had a 10-3 record last season in games she attended.Heading into the Super Bowl, Kelce ha...

ESPN.com • 5th September 2024

Intriguing facts about the NFL's kickoff tradition

Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks the Chiefs will return to the AFC Championship Game but will fall short of a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. (1:12)Football is back, and the 2024 NFL kickoff game will see two familiar opponents face off Thursday night as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens.In a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship Game, Kansas City is chasing history and aiming to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls, while Baltimore looks to spoil the p...

ESPN.com • 1st September 2024

'Boom': Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson strikes Turkish shooter's viral pose after goal

Steve Nicol reacts to Chelsea's 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. (1:28)Yusuf Dikec is still influencing athletes around the world a month after his viral pose in the mixed 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Olympics.Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson became the latest athlete to replicate Dikec's stance, which became a social media sensation in Paris.Jackson scored a goal in the 25th minute against Crystal Palace on Sunday then struck the pose after celebrating with his teamm...

ESPN.com • 31st August 2024

Bears' Caleb Williams finds unique way to display his Heisman Trophy

Caleb Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft and is the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears. He's coming off a college career that included 10,082 passing yards, 120 total touchdowns and just 14 interceptions.Williams is also fond of building with Lego bricks.So much so that the Heisman Trophy he won during his sophomore season with the USC Trojans is slotted between two Lego sets.Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 after he threw for 4,075 passing yards, 37 touchdo...

ESPN.com • 30th August 2024

UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd sit in Coco Gauff's player box at US Open

Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday in front of UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.The two members of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team were seated in Gauff's player box. During the match, Bueckers was seen snapping a photo of the court with her phone and chuckling alongside Fudd.As Bueckers chatted with Gauff after her win, American Ben Shelton fist-bumped the Wooden Award winner before taking the court to face Frances Tiafoe.Gauff defeated No. 27-rank...

ESPN.com • 29th August 2024

Taylor Swift-inspired candle's unexpected role in Cubs' winning streak

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, winning nine of their past 12 games.But there's something else burning in the Cubs' clubhouse -- a candle called "This Candle Smells Like Taylor Swift."Chicago manager Craig Counsell received the scented candle as a gift a couple of weeks ago, he told Marquee Sports Network. Counsell and clubhouse manager Danny Mueller have taken the role of lighting it in Counsell's office before each of the past 12 games.The new tradition...