Everyone tells you how hard it is to win a championship, but what happens after you win — when the champagne stops flowing and the invincibility fades? You find yourself playing 82 playoff games, having to muster a higher intensity than most good teams, or deciding when to use this reservoir of energy that isn’t … Read more
The NFL season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the NFL world is going quiet. The NFL Draft is right around the corner and before that comes NFL free agency. On March 10 at noon ET, free agents may begin talking with new teams, and at 4 p.m. ET on March 12, signings can … Read more
Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterDec 26, 2024, 08:16 AM ET With the second NBA Cup in the books, the thrilling five-game Christmas Day slate behind us and the 2025 calendar just days away, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the most notable trends that have taken hold throughout the first third of the season. … Read more
Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can … Read more