Anthony Gharib

ESPN.com • 9th April 2026

Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next

WHEN RONALD ACUÑA JR. first saw the Atlanta Braves' new City Connect uniform -- baby blue, with an old-school "Atlanta" script across the chest -- he fell in love."We're going to win a lot of games in these," Acuña said.Acuña is a three-time All-Star who loves making fashion part of his game. Last year, he modeled for a Nike underwear campaign. He was among a select group of players who got a sneak peek at the 2026 uniforms in early February. For Acuña, on-field fashion is all about staying loos...

ESPN.com • 8th April 2026

Inside the Clippers' Wall: How 4,500 fans turn the Intuit Dome into chaos

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle approached the free throw line at Intuit Dome. He received the ball, took a deep breath, dribbled three times, then bent his knees to shoot.In front of Castle stood a 10-foot regulation-size NBA basket. An easy enough situation for the second-year player -- then a 73.6% free throw shooter -- to sink a shot. That number, however, didn't take into account what Castle faced behind the basket.The LA Clippers' Swell: A 44-foot-tall section f...

ESPN.com • 7th April 2026

Rangers' 'Rally Sombrero,' Yankees' 'Chicken Bucket' top 2026 new ballpark grub

America's pastime doesn't just include the action on the diamond -- it extends to the food at the ballpark, too.Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items. Hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack are merely the tip of the iceberg. This season is no different with new creations making headlines of their own.The Texas Rangers are serving up a 9th inning rally sombrero where fans can eat their head off -- sort of. With a large tortilla as the base,...

ESPN.com • 6th April 2026

Bucks reference LeBron James' Milwaukee, Memphis comments after win

LeBron James attempted to clear up recent remarks about Memphis and Milwaukee, but the Bucks made it clear they're not ready to move on just yet. (0:32)The Milwaukee Bucks followed up their 131-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday with a petty post referencing comments from LeBron James.The Los Angeles Lakers star made headlines last Thursday during an appearance in a "Bob Does Sports" YouTube video. When asked if travel gets worse for James, he said "yeah" before expanding on his co...

ESPN.com • 23rd March 2026

Tyrese Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after Iowa State win

Kentucky's second-round men's NCAA tournament defeat Sunday to Iowa State prompted a petty post from a Cyclones alum: Tyrese Haliburton.Iowa State routed Kentucky 82-63 behind 26 points from Tamin Lipsey and 20 from Milan Momcilovic. Lipsey had 10 assists and five steals, becoming just the third player with 25 points, 10 assists and five steals in a March Madness game since 1986, according to ESPN Research. Kentucky's 19-point loss marked its largest in an NCAA tournament game since an Elite Eig...

ESPN.com • 17th March 2026

Barack Obama, Anthony Edwards team up to tease Presidential Center opening

President Barack Obama and Anthony Edwards reconnect for a video about the opening of the Obama Presidential Center this summer. (4:39)Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has his fair share of rivals on the court. But one of his most notable competitors might exist outside of the hardwood -- former President Barack Obama.Edwards and Obama have added a new chapter to their relationship in a video teasing the June 19 opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park.The v...

ESPN.com • 17th March 2026

Remember NBA St. Patrick's Day uniforms? Knicks, Bulls, Celtics, Raptors went green for the holiday

Shams Charania gives the details of the NBA's upcoming vote to explore adding teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. (1:39)St. Patrick's Day is here, with eight games being played around the NBA, and one noticeable difference continues for yet another year -- no holiday-themed uniforms.During the league's uniform partnership with Adidas, a select group of teams each year would wear special green uniforms on St. Patrick's Day. The Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics were frequent participa...

ESPN.com • 17th March 2026

Matt Leinart declines requests to unretire No. 11 USC jersey

Former USC Heisman-winning quarterback Matt Leinart's No. 11 jersey has been retired for over two decades, but requests to wear it on the field remain.Leinart shared on an episode of his "Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara" podcast last Thursday that there have been "multiple times" people at USC have asked him to unretire his jersey for a prospect."I said, 'absolutely f---ing not.' I am never going to unretire for some random dude, who by the way, now could wear No. 11 and transfer af...

ESPN.com • 13th March 2026

Heat troll Bucks after Milwaukee references Bam Adebayo's 83-point night

Bam Adebayo erupts for 83 points for the Heat, passing Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point performance for the second-highest-scoring game in league history. (2:33)The good news for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday? They kept Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo under 83 points. The bad news? Miami defeated visiting Milwaukee 112-105 and made sure to clap back afterward.Coming off an 83-point performance on Tuesday, the second highest in NBA history, Adebayo had 21 points on 8-of-20 shooting. The Heat were able...

ESPN.com • 10th March 2026

Livvy Dunne pokes fun at Paul Skenes' reaction to Bobby Witt Jr. play

After Bobby Witt Jr. turned around an impressive putout during Team USA's WBC game against Mexico on Monday night, all pitcher Paul Skenes could do was turn around and give Witt a smirk. Skenes' reaction quickly caught the attention of social media -- and his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne.

Witt made the play in the top of the fourth inning as the U.S. led Mexico 5-0. Alejandro Kirk grounded to the shortstop, who dove to catch the ball, then delivered a strike to Bryce Harper at first base while on hi...

ESPN.com • 5th March 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns heads with pregame look vs. Knicks

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is never shy about his pregame fashion, and he might have taken it to another level Wednesday.Prior to facing the New York Knicks, Gilgeous-Alexander pulled up to Madison Square Garden in a fur jacket large enough to cover his neck and part of his face. It included silver elements on the front of the hood. He also donned glasses with black pants and black Timberland shoes to complete the fit.Fur coats are a staple of Gilgeous-Alexander's wardrobe. He wore...

ESPN.com • 2nd March 2026

Leap year baby Tyrese Haliburton says he celebrates birthday for two days

With the 2026 calendar on to March, leap year babies are halfway to properly celebrating a birthday again -- Tyrese Haliburton included.The Indiana Pacers star received a birthday post from the NBA and others, including his fiancée, Jade Jones, on Saturday (Feb. 28). However, Haliburton was actually born on Feb. 29, making him a leap year baby.On Sunday, Haliburton shared appreciation for all of the birthday wishes while also clarifying that he indeed celebrates on March 1, too (at least in betw...

ESPN.com • 26th February 2026

Chris Bosh says he's 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

Chris Bosh shares the details of a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up covered in his own blood. (2:13)Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer shared details of the event in a social media video over two minutes long on Wednesday."It was crazy. It was fast. It was instant. There was no warning. I didn't have any time to prepare for it," he said. "I was g...

ESPN.com • 16th February 2026

Damian Lillard recruiting Steph, Klay and Booker for 2027 3-point contest

Out for the season, Damian Lillard competes in the NBA 3-point shooting contest and wins his third title. (1:30)Fresh off winning the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend, Damian Lillard is already recruiting top competition for next season.The Portland Trail Blazers guard, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, still managed to win the 3-point contest Saturday night. His score of 29 in the final round edged Devin Booker and Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel for Lillard's third win in four y...

ESPN.com • 9th February 2026

Revisiting the last time the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl

For the first time since 2014, the Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions once again.

After defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Seattle is the fourth Super Bowl champion in the last 30 years to end a postseason run on a 10-game winning streak, according to ESPN Research. The Seahawks haven't lost a regular-season or postseason game since Nov. 16 against the Los Angeles Rams.

The victory makes head coach Mike Macdonald the sixth head coach in the last 40 year...

ESPN.com • 8th February 2026

Benson Boone snaps photos for Seahawks before Super Bowl LX

While the Seattle Seahawks warmed up for Super Bowl LX, an unlikely fan snapped photos for the team: Benson Boone.The singer from Monroe, Washington, rocked a green bib and held a Sony camera during pregame activities at Levi's Stadium."This is a big game for me," Boone said. "So let's go out, take a dub, all right? Love you guys."He introduced himself to Seahawks wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp before roaming the field and snapping photos.It has been a busy weekend for Boone a...

ESPN.com • 7th February 2026

Super Bowl 2026 commercials: Athletes include Serena, more

Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks boasts star power on the field, in the stands -- and in the commercials.While some fans come for the gridiron action, others tune in to the NFL's marquee game of the season for the ads. There's often a hefty price attached to Super Bowl commercials, and this year is no different. According to CNBC, 30-second slots averaged $8 million and some sold for more than $10 million. However, the right ad can be priceless.Athletes will be...

ESPN.com • 5th February 2026

Super Bowl LX serves up colossal burgers and Bay Area-inspired bites

Food is as much a part of the Super Bowl viewing experience as the game or halftime show, and this year's big game brings concession items to remember.Super Bowl LX will have Bay Area-inspired food and drinks at Levi's Stadium when the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots. The NFL worked with Levy Restaurants to put together a menu that showcases "what makes dining in the Bay special."The headliner is "The XL Hammer Burger," a cheeseburger that includes a bone-in beef shank in the midd...

ESPN.com • 3rd February 2026

NBA unveils uniforms and court for 2026 All-Star Game

The NBA unveiled the 75th All-Star Game uniforms on Tuesday, tailored to Los Angeles and the newly formed U.S. vs. World format.This marks the ninth straight year Jordan Brand has designed uniforms for the All-Star Game, which will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers.A Los Angeles-style font spells out "All-Stars" across the chest of all three uniforms -- two Team U.S. looks and one for the World. The 2026 All-Star Game pits two U.S. teams against one Wor...

ESPN.com • 3rd February 2026

Hornets' Pat Connaughton sports blond hair for fantasy punishment

It's never too late to fulfill a fantasy football punishment. Just ask Charlotte Hornets guard Pat Connaughton.The 33-year-old sported blond hair on the Hornets bench during the team's 102-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Charlotte's broadcast team showed Connaughton's look late in the third quarter in what was described on the broadcast as a ramification for losing a bet.After the game, Hornets guard Kon Knueppel revealed that Connaughton's bleach blond hair was the result of...

ESPN.com • 31st January 2026

NFL Super Bowl LX uniforms: Pats go all-white, Seahawks all-navy

Super Bowl LX is a matchup of two teams that have faced off on the biggest stage before, but it's a first-of-its-kind in the uniform department.The Seattle Seahawks are wearing all-college-navy while New England Patriots are wearing all-white. Therefore, this marks the first Super Bowl ever with both teams rocking monochromatic looks. It also marks the first time a team donning all-white will face a team wearing one color. In fact, there have been only 15 instances where a team has donned all-wh...

ESPN.com • 27th January 2026

Aaron Judge named cover athlete for MLB The Show 26

Aaron Judge is the cover athlete of MLB The Show 26, the game announced Tuesday.Judge becomes just the second player to appear on the game's cover twice. Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Mauer is the only other player to be featured twice (2010 and 2011). The game launches on March 17 with early access beginning on March 13.Unlike his first appearance, this year's artwork reflects multiple chapters of Judge's baseball career. Like the 2018 edition, Judge is shown in the New York Yankees' iconic pinstr...

ESPN.com • 27th January 2026

Bulls' mascot picks new number after Rose's jersey retirement

No future member of the Chicago Bulls will be able to wear No. 1 after the franchise retired Derrick Rose's jersey on Saturday night. The same applies for the team's beloved mascot, Benny the Bull.

Prior to the Bulls' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night, Benny teased a possible number change multiple times on social media in honor of Rose. He held a mock news conference where he was asked to address it. Benny made no comment, instead showing off a sign that read: "I've got 99 probl...

ESPN.com • 26th January 2026

Clippers, Kawhi Leonard's surge leads fan to eat words -- literally

The LA Clippers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 Sunday night, capping off a 15-3 stretch dating back to December. For one fan, it meant he had to eat his words -- literally.Clippers coach Ty Lue said on Dec. 20 that he told the team their goal was to go 35-20 in their remaining games. At the time, they had a 6-21 record. Robert Flom, managing editor of the independent Clippers blog 213Hoops responded to Lue's proposition by writing on X: "If they go 15-3 in any stretch this season will print a...