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ESPN.com • 11th January 2025

'I want that damn carpet': How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker

The Baltimore Ravens were coasting.They garnered over 500 yards while holding the Seattle Seahawks to just 151, dominating for a 37-3 win in November 2023. Lamar Jackson outgained Seattle himself, accounting for 247 yards as he embarked on another MVP-winning season.Editor's PicksOur guide to the NFL playoffs: Reasons for hope -- and concern -- for all 14 teams2dNFL Nation, +2 More'Lamar doesn't have to be Superman': Will the Ravens QB overcome ghosts of playoffs past?3dJamison Hensley'A year of...

ESPN.com • 11th January 2025

Texans' all-blue, Buccaneers' red threads leads 2024 NFL playoff looks

The 2024 NFL playoffs are keeping teams fitted as the stakes continue to rise.The Houston Texans will wear all-deep steel blue against the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are donning red against the Washington Commanders for "Sunday Night Football."Traditional threads are the trend across the league for the wild-card round. The AFC North will see a familiar uniform battle between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Green Bay Packers and Phi...

ESPN.com • 8th January 2025

'You ain't never a nobody': Myles Garrett agrees to gift jersey to Ravens' Rosengarten

J.J. Watt joins Pat McAfee and lists a few players who should be considered for Defensive Player of the Year (1:54)Myles Garrett might not always be friendly with opposing offensive linemen during a game, but he briefly turned that switch off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.The Cleveland Browns defensive end recorded two tackles and a stuff in a 35-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. During the game, Garrett had a neat moment with Baltimore offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten.Between plays,...

ESPN.com • 8th January 2025

'Rest of my career': Timberwolves' Edwards wears wristband gifted by fan with cancer

Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 37 points and eight assists as Minnesota hangs on to beat the Clippers by two. (1:46)After dropping a career-high 53 points in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a memorable meeting with a young fan postgame.Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Timberwolves fan with leukemia who attended the game wearing Edwards' jersey. Luca sat courtside and held a sign that read: "To Do: 1. Beat Cancer 2. Be...

ESPN.com • 8th January 2025

Thunder-Cavs: What the numbers say about matchup of NBA's top teams

Two of the NBA's best teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, will face each other on Wednesday (7 p.m. on ESPN).Cleveland boasts a 31-4 record, best in the league, while Oklahoma City is right behind the Cavs at 30-5. It will mark the first time these two teams have played this late in a season where both are in first place in their respective conferences.This is also just the second season in NBA history in which multiple teams started 30-5 or better. It also happened in 1971...

ESPN.com • 8th January 2025

LeBron James finishes ridiculous left-handed windmill slam over Mavs' Dereck Lively II

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers forward in his 22nd NBA season, still knows how to throw down a poster.He dunked on Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II early in the first quarter of their matchup Tuesday.James received a pass from forward Max Christie while cutting toward the basket. James took one dribble before gliding in the air long enough to switch hands and punch a windmill over the 7-foot-1 center.It prompted a shocked reaction from the Lakers' bench, led by center Jaxson Hayes,...

ESPN.com • 7th January 2025

Victor's Gambit: Wembanyama plays chess with Benny the Bull during player introductions

Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan play chess with Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during pregame introductions. (0:16)Victor Wembanyama's chess game reached the hardwood Monday night.The San Antonio Spurs center played an opening move of chess against Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during player introductions.In control of the white pieces, Benny started the game before Wembanyama responded with his own move of a black piece. Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan then joined in before the Spurs returne...

ESPN.com • 6th January 2025

'tv off': Rockets use Kendrick Lamar lyric to troll Lakers after win

Fred VanVleet steals the Lakers' inbounds pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the Rockets' win. (0:21)The Houston Rockets held on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 on Sunday, and made sure to troll the Lakers on their way out.Houston led by as many as 22 points, but Los Angeles crawled back and had a chance to tie it with seven seconds left. Rockets guard Fred VanVleet then picked off Lakers guard Max Christie's inbounds pass, staving off a furious comeback to secure a win.Los Angeles...

ESPN.com • 6th January 2025

Texans poking fun at Titans' Oilers look leads NFL Week 18 trolls

The final week of the 2024 NFL regular season brought divisional matchups and petty posts.

The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-14 on the road, snapping a two-game losing streak.

Houston's backups played a majority of the game, with running back Dameon Pierce netting 176 yards and a 92-yard touchdown on the ground. Texans quarterback Davis Mills had 128 passing yards, while Titans quarterback Will Levis had 175 passing yards and a score.

Houston's victory came with multiple tro...

ESPN.com • 4th January 2025

Broncos' throwbacks, Titans' Oilers look top NFL's Week 18 uniforms

Teams aren't pulling any punches with their uniform selections in the final week of the NFL regular season.The Denver Broncos are wearing their "Orange Crush" look once again, this time against the Kansas City Chiefs. The throwback uniforms debuted in Week 5 and pay homage to the 1977 season, which marked Denver's first Super Bowl appearance. The uniform combination features blue helmets that include the "D'' on the side with a snorting Bronco inside it.The Tennessee Titans are also returning to...

ESPN.com • 3rd January 2025

Actress Emma Roberts pulls 1-of-1 Orioles Jackson Holliday card

Actress Emma Roberts revealed Wednesday that she's the owner of a one-of-one rookie card of Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday.Roberts posed with a Chrome Gilded Topps card featuring Holliday in his batting stance on her Instagram story with the caption: "the face of pulling my most coveted 1/1."Roberts has shown off her various trading cards in recent months. In November, the "American Horror Story" star posted about pulling a 132-of-150 card featuring Washington Nationals outfie...

ESPN.com • 1st January 2025

'Ending 2024 on top': South Alabama takes jab at Alabama after bowl loss

Michigan's defense stands tall and denies Alabama on fourth down en route to winning the ReliaQuest Bowl. (0:23)Alabama lost to Michigan 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday, and one in-state program relished it -- the South Alabama Jaguars.The Crimson Tide had three turnovers, all at the hands of quarterback Jalen Milroe with two fumbles and an interception in the first quarter. The Wolverines scored after each turnover to jump out to a 16-0 lead.Alabama cut the deficit to within one possess...

ESPN.com • 31st December 2024

'Just had Dunkin'': Capitals poke fun at Bruins after 3-1 win

With the New Year approaching, it's never too late for a final troll. The Washington Capitals made the most of their last win of 2024, poking fun at the Boston Bruins.The Capitals defeated the Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday behind center Aliaksei Protas' 15th and 16th goals of the season. Washington is the fourth team this season with three 15-goal scorers, according to ESPN Research. Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael are the others.After their victory, the Capitals wished the opposing fans a safe retur...

ESPN.com • 31st December 2024

Josh meets Josh: Suns' Okogie cradles baby named after him

Josh Okogie rips the ball away from Russell Westbrook and proceeds to dunk it home for the Suns. (0:18)Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie had a heartwarming moment on Friday when he met a baby named after him by two dedicated Suns fans.Okogie posed with baby Josh pregame and cradled him with the couple standing nearby. Scott Kolmer, the baby's father, posted about the interaction on X. He also offered background regarding the toddler's name.Kolmer revealed that when the couple took their pregnancy...

ESPN.com • 30th December 2024

Commanders big win comes with festive jab at Falcons, leading NFL Week 17 trolls

With 2024 winding down, the time to troll in the regular season is running out. But at least one team made sure to make the most of its opportunity.

The Washington Commanders clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 with a 30-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Washington had a 24-17 lead with 4:32 remaining in the game. But, Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the team down the field for a game-tying touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Pitts with 1:19 left. Neither team could win it...

ESPN.com • 28th December 2024

Eagles' 'Kelly Green' look tops NFL's Week 17 uniforms

Christmas week brings festivity off the field and uniforms on it that are worthy of cheer.The Philadelphia Eagles are donning their popular "Kelly Green" threads against the Dallas Cowboys. The last time Philadelphia wore the look, running back Saquon Barkley pulled off an acrobatic reverse hurdle in-game.The uniform heat began earlier in the week. On Christmas Day, the Houston Texans wore their "H-Town Blue" look against the Baltimore Ravens, who countered with a white-on-black combination. In...

ESPN.com • 27th December 2024

'TURN US UP': Heat reference viral Magic TikTok song in postgame troll

Tyler Herro knocks down a winning jumper with 0.5 left to lift the Heat past the Magic. (0:41)If its last-second 89-88 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday wasn't enough, the Miami Heat made sure to troll their in-state rival afterward.Miami faced a one-point deficit with 4.2 seconds left after Orlando center Goga Bitadze made a layup. The Heat then called a play for guard Tyler Herro, who dribbled into a midrange pull-up jumper and swished it for a go-ahead basket. The Magic had 0.5 secon...

ESPN.com • 25th December 2024

Steelers' Russell Wilson gives offensive linemen lavish gifts ahead of Christmas

Jeff Saturday explains the importance of George Pickens to the Steelers' offense. (0:47)The holidays bring a season of giving, and the NFL is no exception as quarterbacks often reward their offensive linemen with presents. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is the latest to do exactly that.On Tuesday, Wilson put together a lavish package for his offensive linemen ahead of Christmas.The package included a Louis Vuitton duffle bag in the Steelers' iconic black and yellow colors, a $10,...

ESPN.com • 24th December 2024

From Kobe vs. Shaq to Warriors-Cavs: Revisiting NBA Christmas games that delivered

The NBA on Christmas Day is one of the league's oldest traditions with the game's biggest stars often clashing on the holiday.The annual event has boasted some of the league's most memorable moments. New York Knicks guard Bernard King scored 60 points in 1984, the highest point total on the holiday. Wilt Chamberlain had 59 points and 36 rebounds in 1961, still the Christmas record for rebounds in a game.On each year's schedule release day, the Christmas Day matchups are among the most anticipate...

ESPN.com • 24th December 2024

'The Fire Inside' chronicles Claressa Shields' gold medal road with immersive boxing

Claressa Shields had just watched "The Fire Inside" in early January 2024 for the first time, a film chronicling the 15-time world champion boxer's journey from growing up in Flint, Michigan, to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist.Shields relived the moments -- good and bad -- of her road to London in 2012 and the aftermath of that gold medal-winning performance.The film, which releases in theaters on Christmas Day, is "very accurate," according to Shields. She had a hands off role and onl...

ESPN.com • 23rd December 2024

'Safe travels': Devils follow emphatic win over Rangers with petty posts

Rivalries can often bring the toughest of matchups and pettiest of posts after the game. On Monday, the New Jersey Devils proved the latter part true.The Devils handled the New York Rangers 5-0 at home behind two goals and an assist from center Jack Hughes. It marked New Jersey's second win over their rivals this season, the first coming earlier this month in a 5-1 game.After this victory, the Devils went on the offensive on social media.First, New Jersey edited a video of New York's draft party...

ESPN.com • 23rd December 2024

Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard's 'SNF' introduction features his daughters

Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs spreads holiday cheer by visiting patients at Muma Children's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., where his son Julius was born. As part of the hospital's "Operation Santa" campaign, he's matching all donations up to $25,000. (1:30)The "Sunday Night Football" player introductions have been a staple of the broadcast for years, with creative tweaks on the usual format always something to watch out for.It's a simple task: Players will share their first and last name then...

ESPN.com • 22nd December 2024

Wild Commanders win prompts jabs at Eagles, leading NFL's Week 16 trolls

A festive week didn't mean the trolls took a break, led by a Christmas-themed jab based off a wild divisional game.

The Washington Commanders stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on the road.

Philadelphia lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a first-quarter concussion but held a 27-14 lead going into the fourth quarter. Washington -- which had five turnovers in the game -- scored 22 points in that final frame, capped by quarterback Jayden Daniels finding receiver Jamison Crowder for...

ESPN.com • 22nd December 2024

'In JD5 we trust': Josh Hart trolls Knicks teammates after Commanders down Eagles

The Washington Commanders stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 and one of their biggest fans couldn't contain his enthusiasm.

Born in Maryland, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart hasn't been shy about his Commanders fandom, often posting about it on X. He took it to another level Sunday as Washington played the favorite team of Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Hart made his feelings known over an hour before kickoff, expressing that he, Brunson and Towns were...