How the 'Lumber Yard' was built: Inside the Avalanche's goaltending tandem
The professional lives of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood intersected twice before Colorado.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Avs, Knights, Canadiens look to go up 2-0
Here's a preview of Tuesday's four games, along with stat leaders and a look back on a wild Monday night.
Ovi or not Ovi? Caps set if star stays or retires
Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.
Sabres took in special win, now turn the page
The Sabres reveled in their special playoff win, but they know it's time to turn the page to Game 2.
Stars learn from Game 1 miscues, tie Wild series
All the issues that plagued the Stars at the start of playoffs became the things that aided them in a series-tying 4-2 win Monday night against the Wild.
Martone, 19, scores again as Flyers take 2-0 lead
Porter Martone, 19, became the first teenager in Flyers franchise history to record a goal in each of his first two playoff games.
Draisaitl returns with 2 points as Oilers win G1
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round series Monday, a game in…
Martinook lifts Canes in 2OT after goal overturn
Jordan Martinook, who was stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina…
🔮 Greg Wyshynski predicts entire playoff bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Niners' Warner full go after season-ending injury
Fred Warner is "feeling great and no restrictions" for the start of Niners' offseason program after suffering a season-ending ankle injury last October.
📈 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
Cowboys make Aubrey NFL's highest-paid kicker
Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys reached an agreement Monday on a deal that will make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jefferson blunt on McCarthy with Kyler a Viking
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's…
Seahawks keen to trade down, even within division
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are looking to trade down in this year's NFL draft -- "it's no secret with us," general manager John Schneider said Monday -- and are not opposed to making deals…
Sources: OBJ works out for Giants, takes physical
The Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team Monday, sources told ESPN.
Garoppolo considering retirement, sources say
Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, sources told NFL Network on Monday.
Sources: Madubuike has neck surgery, may return
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week that left his doctors believing he will be able to resume playing this season, sources told ESPN.
49ers, Williams settle deal drama with $50M pact
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.
Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.
The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates: Could Ty Simpson slide? Should Dallas trade up?
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.
Bears' Caleb Williams ready to build off big year
He has enjoyed some downtime, including going to Coachella, but Williams is itching to play football again.
The unprecedented rise of Fernando Mendoza
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Reid's final NFL mock draft: We projected fits for all 32 teams across seven rounds
Jordan Reid projected every single pick from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.
The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
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.
Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? The Warriors begin an offseason with massive uncertainty
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
Why Lakers' shooting records in Game 1 could be good news for Rockets
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston.
Tim Duncan, David Robinson ... LeBron: What Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 signals for the NBA
Wembanyama will always be linked to Duncan and Robinson, but after Sunday night's dominant Game 1, it was another generational star to whom he was being compared: LeBron James.
Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping…
Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind…
Durant game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant went through about half of Houston's practice Monday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Draymond on Kerr's future: 'Felt like that was it'
Draymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he'd guess that this past season was Kerr's last as coach with the franchise.
Star trio steps up as Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.
Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.
McDaniels jab: Nuggets are 'all bad defenders'
Jaden McDaniels took perhaps his most notable shot after Minnesota's 119-114 Game 2 playoff win at Denver, saying the Nuggets are "all bad defenders."
NBA breaks draft ties; Jazz keep protected pick
The NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.
2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
LeBron does it again, and one team has a big problem: Windhorst on the first weekend of the playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.
Steph Curry, Paige Bueckers lead athletes that took in Coachella 2026
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
Even in retirement, Chris Paul's legacy is rooted in this season's playoffs
Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for this season's Larry O'Brien Trophy.
From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.
What we learned at Notre Dame and Indiana this spring
The traditionally basketball-crazed Hoosier state has turned its focus to football.
What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.
Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.
Reid's final NFL mock draft: We projected fits for all 32 teams across seven rounds
Jordan Reid projected every single pick from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring
Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during…
Indiana DC claps back at Simpson, Alabama fans
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.
Auburn approves $323M in additions at stadium
Auburn is moving forward with the largest capital project in program history.
NCAA recommends earlier start to football season
An NCAA committee recommended Thursday that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginning in 2027 with the season starting on the Thursday of what is now designated…
🏈 Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
IU transfer Mendoza 'the guy' in Ga. Tech QB fight
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
UGA DE Williams out extended time, Smart says
Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams, who joined the Bulldogs after two years at Auburn, suffered a noncontact knee injury and is expected to miss extended time, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Saturday…
Texas Tech games nixed in wake of ACC changes
Reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech has open slots on its 2027 football schedule after the cancellations of two nonconference games.
'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma among top 10 schools off to strong start
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
College comps for the top 2027 prospects
As we introduce next year's class, here's what the college careers could look like for the SC Next ESPN 300.
'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB
Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.
Free agent pickups: Need some pitching? Look to Twins and Astros
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Prospect watch: Is Cleveland ready for a new catcher?
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season continues to move through its first month.
Mariners put Donovan on 10-day IL, add Wilson
Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Saturday with a left groin muscle strain.
Gray leaves Patriots' Day tilt with tight hammy
Red Sox starter Sonny Gray left because of right hamstring tightness in the third inning of Monday's Patriots' Day game against the Detroit Tigers.
Jays bus from Phoenix to SoCal after plane issue
A mechanical issue with their charter plane forced the Blue Jays to bus from Phoenix to Orange County on Sunday night.
Amid threats, Yanks' Schlittler excited to face Sox
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fenway Park debut.
Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending…
Braves' Acuna hit twice by Nationals; X-rays clean
The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.
Dodgers' Diaz to have elbow surgery, miss months
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around…
⚾ Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.
The player most likely to be traded for all 30 MLB teams -- and 6 if-all-goes-wrong candidates
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be on the trade block come August.
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