NHL Awards Watch: Celebrini challenges for MVP; dead heat for Norris
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March
Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.
NHL playoff watch: The Blue Jackets' path to the playoffs
Columbus added Conor Garland at the deadline, and remains in the mix. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
Red Wings acquire D Faulk from rebuilding Blues
The Red Wings have acquired 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk in a trade with the Blues.
Cup Final regular Perry heads back to Lightning
Corey Perry is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings.
Ex-Blackhawks player, broadcaster Murray dies
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team's longtime broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63.
Avalanche bring Kadri back in swap with Flames
The Avalanche have re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames. Kadri won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season but left for Calgary as a free agent that offseason.
Penguins' Malkin banned 5 games for Dahlin slash
Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres.
Hughes scores three, 1st tallies since golden goal
Team USA hero Jack Hughes had a hat trick and an assist, his first NHL goals since winning the gold medal two weeks ago in Italy, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the rival New York Rangers 6-3 on…
Avs' Landeskog sidelined with lower-body injury
The Avalanche said Sunday that captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Panthers keep Bobrovsky, pivot to contract talk
After taking calls, but failing to deal goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the plan now is to try and get a new deal done with the 37-year-old netminder.
Looking ahead to the NHL's Central Division playoff battle
Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota made additions during trade deadline season. Buckle up!
Kings pay tribute to Panarin's brief overlap with mascot's jersey after number change
With No. 10 originally unavailable, Panarin wanted to wear the No. 72 upon being traded to Los Angeles. The only problem was the Kings' mascot already wore that number.
NHL trade grades: Nazem Kadri deal good for Avalanche and Flames
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Who aced the 2026 NHL trade deadline? Six winners, six losers
The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.
Weekly pickups: Evander Kane, Luke Hughes and moves to make before the trade deadline
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Upgrades, downgrades and fantasy hockey reaction to the 2026 NHL trade deadline
Your one-stop shop for the fantasy hockey insights and reactions for the biggest moves from the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
Steelers to bring back CB Samuel, sources say
The Steelers are re-signing corner Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
🏈 Offseason grades: Who won the Crosby trade?
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Ravens dealing two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby.
Raiders trading for Bills CB Johnson, source says
The Raiders are sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for veteran cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round selection, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Ingram back to Texans on 3-year deal
Texans guard Ed Ingram will not hit free agency after agreeing to return to Houston on a three-year, $37.5 million deal, according to ESPN and NFL Network.
Sources: NFL labor talks with refs hit rough patch
The NFL's negotiations with the NFL Referees Association on a new collective bargaining agreement are not in a good place, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: Rams reach record deal with McDuffie
The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on…
Sources: Packers trading DL Gary to Cowboys
The Green Bay Packers are finalizing a deal that would send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The pick is a…
Sources: Dolphins trade DB Fitzpatrick to Jets
The Dolphins are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for the 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Dolphins to release Tua, take on record cap hit
The Dolphins will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the start of the new league year in a move that will leave Miami with an NFL-record $99 million in dead money.
Free agency: Biggest needs, predictions for 32 teams
Keep an eye on Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips when free agency opens.
Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window at noon ET Monday. Here's the latest intel.
Last-minute free agency nuggets: What we're hearing on Eagles plans, top RBs and WRs
We give you the latest buzz on top players and teams that could be active.
Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus offseason implications
Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering questions about the Maxx Crosby trade.
Solak: Why Maxx Crosby fits perfectly with the Ravens' defense -- and their Super Bowl window
Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Maxx Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense -- and lift the whole team back to contention.
How the Saints utilized rare clause to get under 2026 salary cap
Ahead of Monday's negotiating window opening, New Orleans gets cap compliant with room to spare. Here's how.
Murray? Tua?? Geno?! Taking a look at who could be the Jets' starting QB in 2026
New York has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft.
NFL draft rankings update: Miller restacks the 2026 class after the combine
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings.
Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
Barnwell: Sizing up the DJ Moore, Trent McDuffie blockbuster trades from all angles
What do the moves mean for all four teams?
Mike Clay's fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026: Jeremiyah Love on top
With the NFL draft fast approaching, Mike Clay provides his rankings and analysis of 80 of the top skill position players from the combine and what to expect in fantasy.
Simulating the free agent market for Malik Willis
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis.
Why is Kyler Murray's free agency a little different? Let's answer nine big NFL offseason questions
Where will Kyler Murray land? Could offensive linemen get paid big money? Who is the best edge-rushing option? And what will happen with A.J. Brown?
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
Nine big questions for the nine top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft
What key questions remain for Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 draft class?
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Pickups: Bulls backcourt among top waiver-wire options
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.
Tatum 'back in the flow,' scores 20 in win vs. Cavs
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points, including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left, as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders.
76ers star Maxey sidelined with right finger sprain
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprain of his right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back while the team develops a treatment plan.
Adebayo joins Wade as Heat's only 10K scorers
Bam Adebayo, most known for his tenacious defense, joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team.
Pistons hit with 'dose of adversity' in 4-game skid
The Pistons are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat.
Doncic, Reaves dispatch Knicks sans LeBron
The Lakers, without LeBron James, earned a rare victory against one of the league's top teams in their 110-97 win over the Knicks.
🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?
Nuggets' Murray (ankle) questionable vs. OKC
Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray has been listed as questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain.
As a 'mysterious' illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors reckon with the future
The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.
Canes get commitment from 4-star WR Lennear
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
Holtz, college football coaching great, dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89.
NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
Fired Michigan coach Moore reaches plea deal
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge…
🌡️ Way-too-early coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
Source: Akron gets NCAA waiver for postseason
Akron, which sat out the 2025 postseason due to academic reasons, got a waiver from the NCAA to play in the postseason in 2026, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Judge sets May retrial date in Miami murder case
Prosecutors will retry ex-Miami football player Rashaun Jones on May 18 after a judge declared a mistrial due to a hung jury in the second-degree murder case.
Ex-Packers STC Bisaccia added to Clemson staff
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.
Trump plans 'all-encompassing' college sports EO
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of…
'The rules are a suggestion:' The ins and outs of tampering in college football
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
ACC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
Big 12 spring football preview: Storylines, key positions and players to watch
With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
What you need to know about the 2027 QB recruits
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
Which college football roster moves will reign supreme in 2026?
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026.
How the top running back signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Reid's new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising?
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds.
NFL draft rankings update: Miller restacks the 2026 class after the combine
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings, listing his top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.
Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 college football teams
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?
Wetzel: No tax on tips? How about 'no tax on NIL'?
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
Rangers claim Blanco; Montgomery to 60-day IL
The Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery.
Cubs relievers Hodge, Wicks to start season on IL
The Cubs will start the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge (flexor strain) and Jordan Wicks (nerve irritation) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said.
Reds tab Abbott for Opening Day against Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.
Sources: Nationals reach deal with RHP Littell
Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.
Braves lefty Wentz carted off after mishap at 1st
Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.
Dominicans ride 4 HRs to mercy rule win in WBC
Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells homered as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic.
Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers' ace.
South Korea claws into WBC quarters via tiebreak
South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic via a complicated tiebreaking system, defeating Australia 7-2 at the Tokyo Dome.
⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
How Jurickson Profar helped sign his replacement -- and next steps for the Braves
In the wake of Profar's suspension, Mike Yastrzemski's signing has become even more important as Atlanta weighs its options moving forward.
WBC predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.
Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico's WBC journey begins
Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.
An Athletic hits 50 homers? Four Royals hit 30? Bold predictions for every AL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.
A Brewer goes 30/30? A Giant wins the batting title? Bold predictions for every NL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.
Our favorite prop bet for every team
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.
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