Mina Kimes’ sideline look was stunning.

NFL fans had plenty to talk about Monday night, and it did not stop with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes was having a great time during “Monday Night Football” at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Kimes appeared on ESPN’s pregame coverage and quickly started trending on social media. She wore an all-black dress with matching heels and even shared a photo of the outfit on X. Fans reacted right away, flooding the platform with comments, although she does this quite often.

Kimes is already a well-known voice in NFL media, fans love her, but recently she got a lot of hate due to her involvement in a shady promotion.

ESPN had Kimes on site for its Week 17 coverage. She has been a regular on “NFL Live” since 2020 and remains a major part of ESPN’s NFL discussions.

Fans Praise Kimes On Social Media

Mina Kimes (Photo via Imagn Images)
Fans shared their reactions within minutes of Kimes posting her photo.

One fan wrote, “Getting prettier each time you post.”

Another added, “Brains and beauty. Keep it up!” Others focused on the setting more than the style.

“The fellas will never understand how much of a flex it is, to walk or pose on artificial turf and grass in heels and still look cute while doing it,” one fan commented. The post gained wide traction as more users echoed similar thoughts.

Kimes is known for her confidence, both on TV and away from the camera. She joined ESPN in 2014 as a sports writer and quickly built a strong reputation. In 2019, she won a National Headliner Award and was twice named a finalist for the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting.

ESPN Press Room notes that Kimes wrote ESPN’s first-ever digital cover story in October 2019. The piece focused on NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and his mother. Over the years, she has also written major profiles on players like Von Miller, Antonio Brown, Baker Mayfield, and Aaron Rodgers.

Her work has gone beyond football as well. ESPN has credited her with reporting trips covering esports, NBA star Luka Doncic, and even stories around Korean bat flips, showing her range as a storyteller.

Kimes often speaks openly about her approach to public criticism. She told Awful Announcing that she pushes back because women in the industry appreciate it. “A big part of the reason that every now and then, I punch back, is women love it,” Kimes said. She added that young women often tell her those moments inspire them.

Kimes continues to shape sports media through her voice, presence, and style.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.