Anthony Gharib

ESPN.com • 6th January 2026

'Bing Bong': Detroit Pistons troll New York Knicks after big win

Cade Cunningham shines as he leads the Pistons past the Knicks in a blowout win. (1:12)If the Detroit Pistons' 121-90 win over the New York Knicks on Monday wasn't enough, the Pistons took it a step further and also poked fun at the Knicks.The Pistons fell to the Knicks in six games during the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, but they got their revenge in emphatic fashion. The 31-point margin marked Detroit's fourth-largest regular-season victory over New York in franchise history, accordin...

ESPN.com • 5th January 2026

'Staff only': Steelers troll Ravens following huge SNF victory

The Ravens miss a field goal attempt as time expires to give the Steelers a 26-24 win and the AFC North title. (1:13)It's the final week of the NFL regular season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are already in postseason form when it comes to staying petty.Pittsburgh hung on to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a wild "Sunday Night Football" matchup.Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers put them ahead with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left. But Chris Boswell missed...

ESPN.com • 4th January 2026

'Legendary': Mahomes, Parsons lead congratulations after Myles Garrett sets sack record

Myles Garrett is the NFL's single-season sack leader after taking down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Sunday.

With 5:16 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Cleveland Browns defensive end made history at midfield, sacking Burrow for a 5-yard loss at Paycor Stadium. It marked the 23rd sack of the season for Garrett, passing T.J. Watt and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who were tied atop the list at 22.5.

Garrett now has 12 sacks in his career against Burrow, passing B...

ESPN.com • 4th January 2026

Bills' red helmet throwback tops NFL Week 18 uniforms

In their final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills are bringing back red helmets against the New York Jets, who will wear their own throwbacks. Buffalo wore the lids from 1987-2001, a stretch that included 10 playoff and four Super Bowl appearances. The helmets include classic blue and white striping with white face masks. The Bills will don it with blue jerseys and white pants.The new year brought a new look for the San Francisco 49ers, who wore their "Rivalries" uniform...

ESPN.com • 1st January 2026

Key numbers behind Indiana-Alabama -- one of the unlikeliest Rose Bowls

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti talks about how he has motivated his team to fight hard in close games. (1:23)Thursday's Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential will see No. 1-ranked Indiana face No. 9 Alabama in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, a matchup that would have been nearly impossible to predict a decade ago.Indiana enters the game with a 13-0 record, while Alabama is 11-3 after defeating No. 8-seeded Oklahoma on the road in the first round.The Hoosiers haven't played since Dec. 6...

ESPN.com • 29th December 2025

'Da Niners': 49ers' virtual jabs at Bears lead NFL trolls

The holiday season didn't stop NFL teams from staying petty, especially one coming off a huge victory.

The San Francisco 49ers held on to defeat the Chicago Bears 42-38 in a high-scoring "Sunday Night Football" matchup.

With four seconds remaining, Chicago faced a second-and-goal at the San Francisco 2-yard line with a chance to win. However, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams couldn't find an open receiver, throwing an incomplete pass to clinch a 49ers victory. San Francisco quarterback Brock P...

ESPN.com • 29th December 2025

'A little side gig': Simone Biles snaps photos during Bears-49ers

Move aside, gymnastic vaults and mats -- Simone Biles might have a new job on her hands.The 11-time Olympic medalist appeared as a credentialed photographer during "Sunday Night Football" between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, is a safety for Chicago.Biles wore an NFL media vest and carried around a Sony camera while snapping photos. She explained it as "just a little side gig" while hugging 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's wife, Olivia Culpo,...

ESPN.com • 28th December 2025

Vikings' 'Winter Warrior' look leads NFL Week 17 uniforms

In his version of the holiday hit "Let It Snow," Frank Sinatra famously sang: "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful." For NFL fans in Week 17, it's the uniforms that bring the heat -- especially one combination perfectly suited for snowy conditions.The Minnesota Vikings wore their all-white "Winter Warrior" look against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Minnesota debuted the threads, which include purple jersey numbers with an "icicle drip," last season. The all-...

ESPN.com • 25th December 2025

'Marry Christmas': Karl-Anthony Towns pops question to Jordyn Woods

The Knicks erase a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to take down the Cavaliers to open up the Christmas Day slate. (1:50)Karl-Anthony Towns gave his longtime girlfriend a special Christmas present: an engagement ring.The New York Knicks center proposed to Jordyn Woods, the couple announced in a joint Instagram post Thursday. Towns, who put up 11 points and 14 rebounds in the Knicks' 126-124 Christmas Day win, got down on one knee at a rooftop venue with the New York City skyline in the back.The c...

ESPN.com • 24th December 2025

SGA, Cooper Flagg could be next stars with notable Christmas Day debut

The NBA on Christmas Day marks a prime opportunity for players to make a statement on a big stage -- and some stars made the most of their first chance.The Christmas tradition began in the 1946-47 season, with household names often matching up against each other. This year is no different, with a five-game slate that boasts multiple MVP award winners. However, it also includes the holiday debut of reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who faces the San Antonio Spurs, and Dallas Mavericks forward...

ESPN.com • 24th December 2025

The Wet Bandits: Lauri Markkanen, Jazz VP dress as 'Home Alone' duo

Beware homeowners, the Wet Bandits are back in the streets -- sort of.Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen and Erik Phillips, Utah's vice president of performance health care, arrived at Utah's game Tuesday night dressed as the fictional criminal duo from the "Home Alone" holiday movie series.The 7-foot-1 Markkanen appropriately took the role of the taller Marv Murchins, who was played by actor Daniel Stern, while Phillips dressed as Joe Pesci's Harry Lyme. Each of them wore the trademark look of the...

ESPN.com • 24th December 2025

Clayton Kershaw and wife welcome fifth baby, Chloe Peach

Clayton Kershaw extends his thanks and recognizes many in the Dodgers clubhouse after announcing he will retire at the end of the 2025 season. (3:04)Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, welcomed their fifth child last Friday, the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher announced on Instagram on Tuesday.Kershaw shared a post with his new daughter, Chloe Peach Kershaw, alongside his wife and four children -- Cali Ann, Charley, Cooper and Chance. Noted Dodgers fan and tennis legend Billie Jean King was...

ESPN.com • 23rd December 2025

LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks: 'Social media junkie' to 'Help the bear' and everything between

Dillon Brooks receives his second technical foul for making contact with LeBron James after hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer for the Suns. (1:13)Longtime foes LeBron James and Dillon Brooks will meet again Tuesday in Phoenix.The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have split two matchups this season -- both hotly contested meetings that have reignited competitive battles between James and Brooks. Tempers first started to rise in 2021, when James performed the "too small" celebration in a game agains...

ESPN.com • 23rd December 2025

'Dadgummit': 49ers troll Philip Rivers, Colts after victory

Brock Purdy delivers a masterful performance to lead the 49ers to a big win over the Colts. (1:11)It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and one team thoroughly enjoyed spoiling its opponent's festive spirit more than others.Entering the game as one of the hottest teams in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 on "Monday Night Football."49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 295 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes, while running back Christian Mc...

ESPN.com • 21st December 2025

Seahawks' 'Rivalries' threads lead NFL Week 16 uniforms

Week 16 of the NFL season marks the Seattle Seahawks' debut of their "Rivalries" uniforms.Seattle wore its brand-new "Rivalries" threads on "Thursday Night Football" against the Los Angeles Rams. The look includes wolf-grey jerseys and pants with iridescent green jersey numbers. The helmet maintains a similar green color with a metallic chrome finish. Of course, the hawk logo is prominent on the lid, too. Down the pant stripes is a soundwave-inspired pattern that creates a ripple effect across t...

ESPN.com • 16th December 2025

Steelers subtly troll Dolphins after MNF win, leading NFL's petty posts

NFL teams remained petty across Week 15, led by a team picked up a huge home win.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on "Monday Night Football," snapping Miami's four-game winning streak.

Pittsburgh's defense gave up only 285 total yards. The Steelers have now won 23 consecutive home "Monday Night Football" games, the longest by any team since MNF began in 1970. Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, while Miami quarterback Tua Tagov...

ESPN.com • 14th December 2025

Steelers color rush on 'MNF' tops NFL Week 15 uniforms

It's never too late to bring back an alternate combination in the NFL season -- and the Pittsburgh Steelers will do exactly that in Week 15.It will be a color rush look for the Steelers on "Monday Night Football" against the Miami Dolphins. Pittsburgh first debuted the all-black combination on Christmas Day in 2016 and most recently wore them on "Monday Night Football" last October. The uniforms include popping gold numbers plus gold stripes on the sleeves and down the black pants. The Steelers...

ESPN.com • 9th December 2025

'Birds aren't real': Chargers poke fun at Eagles after win, topping NFL Week 14 trolls

New month, same petty posts across the NFL, led by a team coming off a wild "Monday Night Football" win.

The Los Angeles Chargers held on to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime.

Philadelphia was at the Los Angeles' 17-yard-line with just over 2:30 left when quarterback Jalen Hurts threw his fourth interception of the game as the Chargers closed it out. Hurts had a career-high five total turnovers, while Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 139 yards with an interceptio...

ESPN.com • 7th December 2025

Jets' Gotham City 'Rivalries' uniform debut tops NFL Week 14 looks

Throwbacks reigned supreme in Week 13, but it's time for an alternate uniform to lead the way in Week 14.The New York Jets will debut their "Gotham City Football" uniforms against the Miami Dolphins. The threads are part of the new "Rivalries" series unveiled this season and pay homage to the Jets' history. With a color described as "dark Empire Green," the threads include black, green and gray trim on a Joe Namath-era chassis. Gothic font is used as the number set and "Gotham City Football" is...

ESPN.com • 4th December 2025

My Cause, My Cleats: Players step out in support of the V Foundation and other causes

Players across the NFL wore special cleats during Weeks 12 and 13 as part of the "My Cause My Cleats" campaign.The special initiative, in its 10th year, served as a precursor to ESPN and the V Foundation for Cancer Research's 19th annual V Week, which runs from Dec. 2 to Dec. 14. My Cause My Cleats allows players to showcase causes that are meaningful to their heart in a creative way while supporting charities they are tied to.The cleat designs often are inspired by a personal story -- Philadelp...

ESPN.com • 1st December 2025

Big win, better trolls: Panthers poke fun at Rams after upset

Week in and week out, the NFL doesn't disappoint, and one big result in Week 13 brought an especially effective troll.

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-28 at home, snapping the Rams' six game win streak. It marked Carolina's seventh upset victory of the season, the most by any team through November in the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Research.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had 206 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford tossed 2...

ESPN.com • 30th November 2025

Throwbacks from Pats, Commanders, Seahawks top NFL Week 13 looks

Thanksgiving week doesn't just mean turkeys and pies -- it's time for NFL throwback threads.After a hiatus last Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions wore their throwback uniforms on the holiday against the Green Bay Packers. The combination includes a plain silver helmet, Honolulu blue threads and silver pants. The Dallas Cowboys similarly wore their classic threads for Thanksgiving -- a white helmet, navy jersey and white pant look -- against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the final Thanksgiving game of...

ESPN.com • 27th November 2025

How Tyrese Maxey went from the hardwood to the 2025 National Dog Show

Dressed in all gray with a beanie and glasses, Tyrese Maxey explained that he was out of breath, feeling as if he had just played a full quarter of NBA basketball.Except, Maxey hadn't bounced any basketballs or attacked the rim. The Philadelphia 76ers star guard instead was directing multiple dogs through the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Agility Show, a part of the 2025 National Dog Show.Maxey participated in the agility course in a Nov. 16 show taping in front of roughly 15,000 spec...

ESPN.com • 26th November 2025

How a South Korean fan caught the attention of the Pistons -- and its stars

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson inbounded the ball to Karl-Anthony Towns before receiving it back and firing a 3-pointer that clanked the bottom right side of the backboard.The miss secured the Detroit Pistons' Game 2 win in their 2025 Eastern Conference first-round playoff series -- their first postseason victory since 2008.Nearly 7,000 miles away, Tom Hur sat in Seoul, South Korea, placed his phone in front of him and began recording as the game wound down. Wearing a custom Pistons jersey,...