Oilers' Draisaitl taking leave due to family illness
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member's illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday.
👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Goyette, Habs F and Isles' first coach, dies at 92
Phil Goyette, who helped the Canadiens win Stanley Cup titles in his first four seasons and was the Islanders' first coach, has died.
Charge, Goldeneyes complete record 6-player deal
Ottawa acquired Michela Cava, Brooke McQuigge and Emma Greco. It sent Anna Shokhina, Mannon McMahon and Anna Meixner to Vancouver.
Nazar back to Chicago practice after puck to face
Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar practiced with the team Sunday and could return as soon as Thursday at Carolina.
Knights acquire Andersson from Flames for picks
The Golden Knights acquired Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, a 2027 conditional first-round pick and a 2028 conditional second-round pick.
'Throw me in the fire': Tkachuk back for Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.
Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
Which injuries will have the biggest impact on the Olympic hockey tournament?
Leo Carlsson, Brayden Point and Seth Jones are among those ailing ahead of Milan Cortina. Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.
Fantasy hockey pickups: Ryan Hartman, Hampus Lindholm and more weekly lineup adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
NHL trade grades: Why the Andersson swap could be a big win for both teams
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
The Caleb throw, a controversial call and mistakes: Barnwell on 11 key plays
Let's sort out Caleb Williams' wild fourth-quarter TD throw, the Broncos' controversial INT and more.
Coaching candidates on Bills' radar, and Josh Allen's influence: Answering key questions
After playoff ouster, Bills fire Sean McDermott: Here's what we know.
📈 Yates' debut 2026 NFL draft rankings
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Broncos' Payton sure Stidham to be 'ready to go'
Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix's injury.
Pats' D fueled by talk, makes statement vs. Texans
Thanks to a swarming defensive performance -- which tied the franchise postseason record with four interceptions -- the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game next Sunday against the Broncos.
Stroud on career-worst 4 INTs: 'Let people down'
Houston QB C.J. Stroud shouldered the blame after one of the worst outings of his career saw the Texans' season end in a loss to the Patriots.
Uneven Rams overcome 'bad coaching' in OT win
The Rams overcame what Sean McVay called "bad coaching" in Sunday's win over the Bears, using a dominant defensive performance and timely plays to gut out the victory.
Broncos' AFC title game odds tumble with Nix hurt
The Patriots opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Broncos for the AFC championship, while the Seahawks opened as 1.5-point home favorites over the Rams for the NFC championship, according to…
Falcons retaining DC Ulbrich under HC Stefanski
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski will keep incumbent defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in his role.
Bills fire McDermott; Beane promoted to president
The Bills fired coach Sean McDermott and promoted Brandon Beane to president after Buffalo again failed to reach the Super Bowl despite its regular-season success.
Seahawks lose RB Charbonnet for rest of playoffs
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will need season-ending surgery after suffering a significant knee injury Saturday, coach Mike Macdonald said Monday.
Let's overreact to divisional round games: Pause Stroud's extension talks?
Matthew Stafford is in a funk? Who is to blame in Buffalo? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.
What's next for the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks? First look at the NFL's conference title games
Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl?
Patriots hold off Texans in turnover-filled divisional round playoff game
New England advanced to the AFC Championship Game to face the Denver Broncos.
Los Angeles prevails in divisional round win over Chicago
The Bears had been kings of comeback wins, but the Rams are the ones advancing to the NFC title game.
Will Colts, Daniel Jones run it back in 2026?
There's mutual interest, but there's also the not small matter of the QB's recovery from a December torn Achilles.
Nick Foles' message to Broncos fans: Pats 'struggle against backup QBs'
The former Eagles QB defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII after beginning the season as a backup.
Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?
Key questions about close officiating calls in the Broncos' win over the Bills
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.
Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.
The AFC North: 1 coach, 2 (?) starting QBs, many questions
Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are gone, and probably Aaron Rodgers. So what's next?
NFL draft order for Round 1: The first 28 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need.
Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 28 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
John Harbaugh to the Giants! Eight questions and a grade for New York's move
The 63-year-old has been able to call his own shot in this coaching search and wound up choosing the Giants.
Kevin Stefanski to Falcons: Grading the hire and the impact on Penix
Kevin Stefanski didn't have a great record in Cleveland, but he'll have more talent to work with in Atlanta.
'27 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
OKC's Williams sidelined with hamstring strain
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers.
Cavs' Garland out at least a week with toe sprain
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has a Grade 1 sprain of his right big toe and will be reevaluated in seven to 10 days, the team announced Sunday.
Morant knocks down trade talk: 'Very loyal guy'
Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis.
Ayton's perfect game helps L.A. right ship in win
Deandre Ayton became the first Lakers player since at least 1977-78 to finish a game with 25 points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers.
Porzingis, Risacher to miss at least another week
Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from injuries.
KD moves past idol Dirk for 6th on scoring list
Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized."
Pickups: Sensabaugh, Tyson thriving in current roles
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.
Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
NBA midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
Spurs go for the clippers: Wemby, Johnson debut shaved heads
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
Minnesota set to join elite list? NBA teams with most consecutive 100-point games
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
They came with Cignetti from JMU, and now they're Indiana's unlikely CFP core
Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.
Mario Cristobal didn't come to Miami to take things easy
The Miami native and former University of Miami lineman has built his alma mater into a juggernaut
The Mendoza family rallies around Indiana -- and its deep connection with Miami
Indiana's quarterback has deep roots in South Florida, creating some split loyalties for the title game.
Title game confidential: Scouts and coaches break down Miami-Indiana
Who holds the talent edge? What will decide the national championship? More than two dozen coaches, scouts and front office members weigh in to Pete Thamel.
A historic Indiana or the restored U -- who has the edge in the CFP title game?
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner?
IU prez not surprised by Hoosiers' sudden rise
Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.
Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on CFP expansion
College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.
Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M
Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham.
Mensah's candidates: Duke QB late add to portal
Duke starting quarterback Darian Mensah is entering the transfer portal. Mensah's decision comes less than a month after he chose to return to school instead of entering the NFL draft.
Chambliss files suit in state court seeking 6th year
Lawyers for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss have sued the NCAA in Mississippi court, seeking one more season of eligibility with the Rebels.
Ex-Colorado QB Staub transferring to Tennessee
Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub has committed to Tennessee for 2026, he told ESPN on Sunday.
Cristobal bemoans targeting call on Canes' Lucas
Miami coach Mario Cristobal says the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be reevaluated.
👀 Transfer portal trends: Rising costs, more
The transfer portal closed Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
U bet? CFP spread shifts toward underdog Canes
A surge of respected money coming in on Miami over the weekend has caused the CFP title point spread to move toward the underdog Hurricanes. Indiana is now a 7.5-point favorite as of Monday morning.
Indiana could go 16-0 with a title game win -- but it wouldn't be the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana could complete a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But it won't be the first team to accomplish the feat.
ESPN's 2025 All-America team: The top players at every position
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and closed Jan. 16. We ranked the best of the best to enter.
How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana's mascot after 50 years
Indiana's original bison mascot was described as "the devil with a cheerleader in it."
My brother's keeper: Miami super fan honors brother with full uniform tradition
Shelton Douthett honors his brother, Wayne, who died in Oct. 2009, by attending Miami home games in full uniform.
2026 draft: Which underclassmen have declared?
Here is the list of every player who will enter the draft, listed below in alphabetical order.
Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
How to bet the CFP National Championship: Double down on discipline
Where's the value in the final game of the college football season?
Braves agree with Mateo after Kim injures finger
Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Braves agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal one day after the team said shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months following surgery to repair a…
Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say
The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.
Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade
The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from…
Sources: Mets, Bichette reach 3-year, $126M deal
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first…
Reports: Realmuto sticks with Phils on $45M deal
The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
Pressly, 37, world champion with Astros, retires
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly, who collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series, retired after a 13-year career, the 37-year-old pitcher announced Saturday.
Nats, Cavalli avoid arbitration with $870K deal
Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $870,000, a deal that includes a 2027 team option.
Source: Rangers add to bullpen with RHP Junis
The Rangers are solidifying their bullpen depth with right-hander Jakob Junis, who has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sizing up the AL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
There haven't been a lot of headline deals in this division so far, but there's still work left this winter.
AL West update: Will M's spend more? Will Astros make a deal?
With spring training less than a month away, here's what left to be done in the division.
MLB offseason grades: Mets pivot to Bichette after Dodgers sign top free agent Tucker
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 clubs
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers heavily favored to repeat
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Kyle Tucker's outlook rises with move to loaded Dodgers' lineup
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation's true ace?
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
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