Brett Forrest

On newsstands Friday: ESPN The Magazine's 2016 NFL Preview, Part 1: Revenge of the Defense. In the issue: Can Josh Norman Save the Redskins? Josh Norman will tell you—and not many will argue—that he is the best cornerback on earth.

ESPN has launched one of its most ambitious storytelling initiatives ever with the multiplatform presentation of PIN KINGS, the true story of two high school wrestling teammates and how their lives intersected into adulthood through drug trafficking, law enforcement and, ultimately, sports.

The NBA has brought the metric revolution to the human molecular level, remaking the bodies of its players through analytics.

ESPN will present extensive pre- and post-fight coverage across its platforms in English and Spanish of the 12-round Welterweight title fight between WBO Welterweight titlist Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38 KOs) and undefeated fast-rising challenger Chris Algieri (20-0, 8 KOs)

ESPN, Inc. this week will introduce ESPNFC, a new multi-language and multi-country brand for soccer fans around the world across TV, radio, print, online, print and mobile.