WKNR-AM (Cleveland, OH)

WKNR (850 AM), known as ESPN 850 WKNR, is a commercial sports radio station based in Cleveland, Ohio, that serves the Greater Cleveland area. It is owned by Good Karma Brands and is one of two local affiliates for ESPN Radio, along with its sister station WWGK. Together, they form a local sports radio partnership known as ESPN Cleveland. WKNR is also the co-flagship station for the Cleveland Browns Radio Network and serves as the main Cleveland affiliate for the Ohio State IMG Sports Network. Notable personalities on the station include Je'Rod Cherry, Tony Grossi, and Brian Windhorst. The studios for WKNR are located in the Galleria at Erieview in Downtown Cleveland, while the transmitter is situated in North Royalton, a suburb of Cleveland. Besides traditional analog broadcasts, WKNR can also be accessed online.

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Man City's Éderson shuts down exit talk: 'My head is here'

2 days ago | espn.com | Rob Dawson

Éderson has committed his future to Manchester City and insists he intends to stay at the Etihad Stadium next season. The Brazilian was linked with a move away 12 months ago amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old eventually stayed at City, although suggestions that Saudi Pro League clubs could return this summer have prompted the goalkeeper to clarify where he'll play next season. "My head is here," Éderson said, when asked about his future. "It stays with City.
Madrid's Alonso asks Vinícius, Mbappé to improve defending

2 days ago | espn.com | Alex Kirkland |Rodrigo Faez

Xabi Alonso called on Real Madrid stars like Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé to "improve" their off-the-ball work-rate ahead of the team's final Club World Cup group game with Salzburg. Madrid have picked up four points from two games so far -- drawing 1-1 with Al Hilal and beating Pachuca 3-1 -- to put themselves in a strong position to progresss to the round of 16 ahead of their match with Salzburg on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
UCLA's Mick Cronin adds ex-player David Singleton as assistant

2 days ago | espn.com | Pete Thamel

LOS ANGELES -- David Singleton, who played five seasons for UCLA, is returning to Westwood as an assistant coach under Mick Cronin. Singleton spent the past two years playing in the G League with the Atlanta Hawks' affiliate in Georgia. He helped UCLA reach the Final Four in 2021 and make the NCAA tournament in 2022 and in 2023, when the Bruins made the Sweet 16. As a fifth-year senior, Singleton and the Bruins won the Pac-12 regular-season title.
Southern Utah, Utah Tech to join Big Sky fully in 2026-27

2 days ago | espn.com | Pete Thamel

FARMINGTON, Utah -- Southern Utah and Utah Tech will join the Big Sky Conference as full members starting with the 2026-27 academic year. The additions announced Wednesday will give the conference 11 full members following Sacramento State's departure for the Big West in all sports except football. "The time is right for the Big Sky to bring in Utah Tech and to bring back Southern Utah," Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill said in a statement.
Man City's Rodri: Could be 'months' before I'm back to my best

2 days ago | espn.com | Rob Dawson

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said it could be "months" before he finds his best form after nine months out with a knee injury. The Spain international has made three substitute appearances, including two at the Club World Cup, as he continues his comeback following knee ligament surgery in September.
Manchester City to 'suffer' in heat for crunch Juventus game

2 days ago | espn.com | Rob Dawson

ORLANDO -- Pep Guardiola has said his Manchester City players will "suffer" in the heat when they face Juventus in their Club World Cup decider in Orlando on Thursday. The final Group G fixture will kick off at 3 p.m. local time at Camping World Stadium when temperatures are scheduled to reach 90 degrees.
Taylor Swift joins Kane Brown in surprise performance at Tight End University

2 days ago | espn.com | Erika LeFlouria

For the past five summers, the best tight ends from around the NFL have gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for Tight End University -- an event hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle and retired Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen.
Trump administration -- California's trans stance violates Title IX

2 days ago | espn.com | Jonathan Givony |Jeremy Woo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The U.S. Department of Education said it determined California's education department and governing body for high school sports are violating Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination in education.
Arenas: 'Fighting time' to escape burning truck

2 days ago | espn.com | Pete Thamel

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas has provided the first details of the car crash that left him in an induced coma in April. Initially disoriented after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a tree, Arenas said he felt panic as smoke filled the front cabin and the doors wouldn't open. "I was fighting time," Arenas said during a news conference Tuesday.
Sources: Texas State expecting offer to join Pac-12

2 days ago | espn.com | Pete Thamel

Texas State officials have informed the Sun Belt conference that they are expecting an offer from the Pac-12 in the near future, sources told ESPN. The talks between Texas State and the Pac-12 have intensified in the last 24 hours, per ESPN sources, although a formal offer from the Pac-12 to Texas State has yet to be delivered. A formal offer is anticipated in the near future, per sources, as Texas State is in talks to join the league for the 2026-27 school year.