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Yasmin Marchiori

Jornalista formada pela PUC-SP. Assistente de Produção Jornalística na ESPN Brasil.

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Lucie Bertoldo

A Sydney-based journalist and communications professional with a keen interest causative-driven stories.

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ANDRÉ KFOURI

Jornalista especializado em esportes. Na ESPN Brasil, durante a semana no SportsCenter, no Linha de Passe e no Espn.com.br. Na Editora Grande Área, colaborando para o lançamento de livros sobre …

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Victoria Uwumarogie

Victoria Uwumarogie is a Nigerian-American editor and writer from the Midwest who resides in Brooklyn, New York. She holds the position of senior lifestyle editor for ESSENCE magazine and ESSENCE.com, …

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Ericka N. Goodman-Hughey

Ericka N. Goodman-Hughey is a Deputy Editor for ESPN’s digital storytelling unit. She develops, writes and edits multi-platform content that primarily focuses on women athletes, the intersection of sports and …

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Belgium seemingly reference Balogun, troll U.S. after round-of-16 win

The United States' nightmare 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match resulted in a 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday night, and the Red Devils piled on with postgame pettiness. The defeat marks the fourth time in the past five World Cups that the U.S. exited in the round of 16. The …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Ja Morant switches jersey number from 12 to 1 with Portland

Ja Morant will begin his new chapter in multiple ways after being dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers; he will rock a new number, too. The two-time NBA All-Star is changing his uniform number from No. 12 to 1, the Trail Blazers announced Thursday. Morant had worn No. 12 throughout …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

How Alaska's Midnight Sun Game became a bucket list item for baseball fans

When the clock strikes midnight Friday, many people will already be in bed. In Fairbanks, Alaska, they'll still be at the ballpark, where the lights never come on. Since 1906, the "Midnight Sun Game" has been held in Fairbanks, a city with a population just under 95,000 people. First pitch …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Welcome to 'Tehrangeles': Watching Iran at a World Cup with L.A.'s Iranian community

LOS ANGELES -- In the 63rd minute of their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebbi leapt into the air to meet Ramin Rezaeian's wonderfully whipped cross and guide his header in off the far post, giving New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe no chance. …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Suns star Devin Booker changing jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is changing his jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15, honoring his USA Basketball uniform and the college number of his father, Melvin, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Booker wore No. 1 during his lone college season at Kentucky. He had stuck with it …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

LeBron, Kevin Love and more reunite for Cavs' 2016 title anniversary

Ten years after their championship run, members of the 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers reunited in the United Kingdom. LeBron James, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye shared photos of themselves together Tuesday and Wednesday as they hit the golf links and sipped wine. The group posed …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Jameis Winston helps Japan's fans clean up after World Cup match

At each of their men's World Cup appearances since 1998, Japan's fans have made headlines for cleaning up their sections after matches. On Sunday, they received help from a special guest -- Jameis Winston. The New York Giants quarterback is a Fox Sports World Cup correspondent and assisted with coverage …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

The New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals run through the lens of Ben Stiller

The New York Knicks needed one stop to complete the comeback in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, and Ben Stiller had his iPhone ready. Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay stood to his left. San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns were front and center. …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Knicks' historic Game 4 comeback: The numbers and social media reaction

The Knicks are one win away from the NBA championship following the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. New York stormed back against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, taking a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals following a 107-106 victory. San Antonio led by as many as 29 …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

How Karl-Anthony Towns inspired a funeral home's Knicks watch party

The Knicks' NBA Finals run has touched every inch of New York City. From Coney Island to the Bronx to Central Park, watch parties have become as much a part of the postseason as a Jalen Brunson clutch bucket. And in some cases, watch parties held in venues that you …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

The path of a Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals basketball starts with all 30 teams

The cast of the NBA's grandest stage is always easy to identify. This year, there's Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson. The Spurs' Coyote and Spike Lee. The ex-Knicks and Spurs in the crowd. Head coaches Mike Brown and Mitch Johnson. And of course, New York's celebrity fans courtside. But, the …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Knicks' Finals run prompts NYC mayor to repeal kids' bedtimes

Buzz for the Knicks' first NBA Finals run since 1999 is taking over New York City, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making sure the youth can enjoy it unimpeded. The 112th mayor of New York City signed an executive order Monday with the title "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Frances Tiafoe recovers racket from fan after French Open celebration

In the aftermath of Frances Tiafoe's second-round French Open victory Thursday, the American turned his attention to another task: getting his game-winning racket back. Tiafoe outlasted Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5), 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-7 (1), 6-4 in a marathon match that lasted four hours and 43 minutes. He had an …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Zohran Mamdani pokes fun at Cavaliers after Knicks reach NBA Finals

The Knicks are onto the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has his eyes on keeping the streets clean -- sort of. New York blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night. It …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

New York Knicks return to NBA Finals prompts trip back to 1999

It's time to party like it's 1999 because the New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals. New York swept the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, defeating them 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. This will be the Knicks' first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999, …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Bam Adebayo takes heat from Panthers after attending Golden Knights game

Bam Adebayo posed with A'ja Wilson in Golden Knights jerseys Sunday, resulting in disapproval from the Florida Panthers. The Miami Heat center and Wilson, who stars for the Las Vegas Aces, attended Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. A photo of …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

New York Knicks celebrity row personality-driven superlatives

The New York Knicks' run in the 2026 NBA playoffs has been full of Jalen Brunson 3-pointers, Karl-Anthony Towns assists and trademark hustle from Josh Hart. But another consistent factor has been along for the ride -- celebrities in the stands. New York boasts arguably the best celebrity row in …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

The Knicks' miraculous comeback win against Cavs by the numbers

The New York Knicks stormed back to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night. Knicks rally from 22 down in 4th, stun Cavs in OT New York faced a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter but managed to battle and force overtime. …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives teammates multiple gifts after winning MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his second consecutive MVP award on Sunday night. But before he accepted the award, he showered his teammates with gifts. The Oklahoma City Thunder star gave his teammates new Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items. Last year, Gilgeous-Alexander provided Rolex watches …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Michael Jordan reconnects with old high school teacher in hospice care

A former high school teacher in Wilmington, North Carolina, had a bucket list item she wanted to check off while in hospice care: reconnect with her former student, Michael Jordan. Ms. Etta taught Jordan at Emsley A. Laney High School over 40 years ago. While a patient at Lower Cape …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com

Cavaliers poke fun at Pistons, Michigan after Game 7 blowout

The Cleveland Cavaliers followed their dominant Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night with petty posts aimed at the Pistons -- and Michigan. Cleveland rolled to a 125-94 win to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention …
By Anthony Gharib
• ESPN.com