Deshaun Watson's attorney issued a lengthy statement Tuesday defending his client against allegations of sexual misconduct and assault that have been levied against him by 14 women in civil lawsuits over the past week. Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, said in the statement that the attorney representing the 14 women, Tony Buzbee, has "orchestrated a circus-like atmosphere" by using social media […]

Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate METAIRIE, La. — An emotional Jameis Winston fought back tears Tuesday while talking about how much it meant to work closely with Drew Brees last year. And Winston said he would “love to carry that torch from […]

Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Oregon State University president F. King Alexander has submitted his resignation amid backlash related to his role in the sexual misconduct scandal at Louisiana State University, where he previously served as president. The decision was announced during a session of the OSU board of trustees on Tuesday and would […]

Jaylen Waddle will ensure that Alabama has two first-round wide receivers in successive drafts. After Henry Ruggs III (Raiders) and Jerry Jeudy (Broncos) went No. 12 and No. 15 overall, respectively, in 2020, Waddle is hoping to join DeVonta Smith as a top-10 pick in 2021. Waddle (5-10, 182 pounds) is a field-stretching speed merchant in the Ruggs’ mold, but he’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons plundered a division rival to fill their backfield hole. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Falcons are signing former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis to a two-year, $5.5 million contract that includes $3 million fully guaranteed, per a source informed of the situation. Davis is coming off a season in which he carried the […]

The answer to the trivia question is not the Big Ten, which had the most teams in the men's NCAA Tournament. It's also not the Atlantic Coast Conference or Big 12, which tied for the second-most. The answer to the question about which league has the biggest representation in the Sweet 16 is the Pac-12 with four. Making the success even […]

The Atlanta Falcons and running back Mike Davis have agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $5.5 million with $3 million of it guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Davis shined last season playing for the NFC South rival Panthers. Carolina coach Matt Rhule and his staff quickly fell in love with Davis, who immediately was inserted into […]

As the Los Angeles Rams officially turned the page from one-time face of the franchise Jared Goff and introduced their new starting quarterback Matthew Stafford late last week, coach Sean McVay did his best to keep the focus on the present and the future rather than the recent past. But because NFL rules had prevented the Rams from commenting on […]

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with cornerback Adoree’ Jackson on a reported three-year, $39m contract. The 25-year-old Jackson began a visit with the team on Sunday, that carried into Monday. And next season he will team up with Pro Bowl corner James Bradberry to give the Giants a pair of top-notch cover men in their backfield. Adoree’ […]

A top player in April’s upcoming draft is undergoing a procedure to address a back ailment. Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley will have a microdiscectomy on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per Farley’s agent Drew Rosenhaus. Noted back specialist Robert Watkins will perform the procedure, and Farley will not participate in his pro day on Friday, per Rapoport. […]