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Sam Nestler

Sam Nestler is a credentialed sports writer in Dallas, Texas. Growing up in New Jersey, Sam has been playing and following sports since he was 7 years old. Developing a love for writing in college, Sam uses his knowledge and experience to create analyses and discussions on all aspects of the game. 

Aaron Rodgers defends his public criticism of teammates

Rodgers faced backlash for publicly criticizing teammates, but he stood by the decision in his most recent comments.

Brad Lidge: 'My ankle was up by my mouth at some point'

One former Series champion gave the fans insight into what it felt like to be at the bottom of one.

Suns' Deandre Ayton on physicality vs. Warriors: We set 'legal limit'

"We set the tone with the legal physical limit. It got to them," Ayton said. "And teams don't like that."

Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo furious the Dodgers want Aaron Judge

According to MLB.com, the Los Angeles Dodgers have shown interest in home-run king Aaron Judge. This news has Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo fuming.

Chiefs 'tricked' 49ers into costly false start on field goal Sunday

The 49ers had a chance to pull off a huge turnover against the Chiefs. But when the time came to kick a field goal before the half, a false-start penalty pushed them out of range.

Keyshawn Johnson calls Giants top-five team in NFL, Stephen A. Smith incredulous

The New York Giants are 6-1 and former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson is buying the strong start. One of his EPSN colleagues, however, is less enthused about the G-Men.

Tennessee's Hendon Hooker leads QB-heavy Heisman favorites

If Hooker can continue to find ways to win and avoid truly disastrous night, he should enter the SEC Championship Game with a chance to cement his Heisman status. 

First look: Titans unveil images of proposed high-tech, multi-function stadium

This monstrosity of a stadium is expected to cost $2.1 billion and cover all of 1.7 million square feet.

Boston Bruins go full Super Mario with costume of the year at Children's Hospital

There is something about professional athletes dressing in Halloween costumes that really gets the blood flowing. The NHL, above others, seems to have it down pat.

Donovan Mitchell reflects on 2020 COVID-19 shutdown: 'It was like a scene out of a movie'

The date was March 11, 2020. Just before tipoff, Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. The rest is history. 

Jets QB Zach Wilson 1 of 2 players with passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns

Taysom Hill, a 'utility' player for the New Orleans Saints, is the other player listed, which should not come as much of a surprise.

'Family reunion!': Saquon Barkley tweet hints at OBJ-Giants reunion

Speculation abounds about where free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. might land. One team that hasn't been connected to the former star, the New

Todd Gurley on possible retirement: 'I don't think there's any question about that one'

Running back Todd Gurley has not officially retired from the NFL, but unofficially, his career appears to be over.  "I don't think there's any question about that one," Gurley told NFL Network Thursday.  The former Rams and Falcons tailback had a short-lived career filled with both successes and injuries.

Syracuse-Clemson matchup makes history in ACC

When the Syracuse Orange and Clemson Tigers meet on Saturday, it will be historic.  For just the fourth time in ACC football history, two teams that are 6-0 or better will battle head-to-head.

Ben Roethlisberger on Tom Brady's loss to Steelers: 'It didn't look like he wanted to be out there'

Following the Bucs' surprising loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger shared his thoughts on former rival Tom Brady's poor performance. 

Oklahoma, Texas to stay in Big 12 until 2025

UT and OU have said they will join the SEC on July 1, 2025.

NFL squeezes onto college football's turf with addition of Black Friday game in 2023

Move over, college football. The NFL will grab a piece of your action beginning Black Friday 2023. Black Friday games have been a college football tradition dating to the mid-1970s.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum rips Alabama: 'Going the wrong direction'

Could this be the year that the Crimson Tide falls flat? 

New York in an excellent state of mind as Jets, Giants crack top 10 in ESPN's power rankings

After a 27-10 rout of the Green Bay Packers, the Jets climbed from 16th  in the poll last week to sixth. The Giants are ranked fifth, up from  11th the previous week.