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We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races after one month of the 2025-26 season.
New York's Matthew Schaefer, 18, added yet another milestone to his fast start with the Islanders on Sunday night, scoring two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, to become the…
Center Oliver Moore, 20, the No. 19 pick in the 2023 draft who played in nine NHL games last season, was recalled by the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, and is expected to make his regular-season debut…
Dalibor Dvorsky, 20, the No. 10 overall pick in 2023, scored his first NHL goal to start a rally, and Pius Suter provided the game-winner with 1:23 to play as the St. Louis Blues snapped a seven-game…
On Monday night, on ESPN, it was announced that the Dallas Stars will host the 2027 NHL Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20 against an opponent to be determined, the first hockey…
NHL stars like Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk are being brought into virtual reality for the first time as part of a licensing deal between the NHLPA and Sense Arena.
The Minnesota Wild scored a controversial overtime goal with the net displaced Tuesday night, and the Nashville Predators, who fell 3-2, addressed it after the loss, with coach Andrew Brunette saying…
Sense Arena is the first NHL/NHLPA-licensed virtual and mixed-reality platform, and players are using it to train.
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Instead of using a trade market to add talent, Pittsburgh clung to valuable draft capital with an eye on 2026.
What's the fallout from the Jets' blockbuster trades? What about other moves that did or did not happen around the NFL? We have the latest.
The Colts shocked the NFL by dealing two first-round picks and Adonai Mitchell to the Jets for Sauce Gardner.
Here is why it happened and how it affects both teams.
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The Jets are now loaded with picks over the next two NFL drafts, including five total first-rounders. Let's do a mini 2026 mock for them.
The Raiders have traded WR Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round draft picks.
Frankie Luvu won't be suspended for repeated violations of the rule against hip-drop tackles, the NFL announced Tuesday night, after the Washington Commanders linebacker had appealed a ruling that he…
Jets GM Darren Mougey said the trades of defensive cornerstones Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams did not represent "a teardown," stating instead, "The goal is always to win."
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The Cardinals are sticking with quarterback Jacoby Brissett as their starter for Sunday's game at Seattle, coach Jonathan Gannon said Tuesday.
Tom Brady says his dog is a clone of his family's previous dog that died in 2023.
Receiver Rashid Shaheed, who has 44 catches for 499 yards this season, is being traded from the Saints to the Seahawks.
The Jets have traded three-time Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026, a first-rounder in 2027 and DT Mazi Smith.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman praised wide receiver A.J. Brown as a "great player" and team captain and said, "You just don't get rid of guys like that."
Ben Solak sizes up the underperforming Packers, J.J. McCarthy's return, and some Week 9 trends to watch.
We graded NFL trade deadline deals, including Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and Rashid Shaheed moves.
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Our experts answer all the pressing questions surrounding the Commanders QB's latest injury.
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
The Patriots have won six straight but are underdogs at Tampa Bay in Week 10, as are the Eagles at Green Bay.
What lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are four early bets and a futures wager to track.
The Golden State Warriors superstar identified Trae Young as the player who made him realize his impact on the league.
These aren't your Thibs-era Knicks. Is that a good thing? ESPN's NBA insiders dive into New York's uneven 4-3 start.
NBA insiders break down the most impactful player, rookie or coach and where all 30 teams stack up in this week's power rankings.
The Cavaliers aren't making any major changes to their schemes or plans. In fact, they're doubling down.
A closer look at Austin Reaves' incredible early-season production, and whether it's wise for fantasy managers to trade him now.
Breaking down early insights, including the areas where Ja Morant has taken a step back this season.
Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland, who has yet to play this season following offseason toe surgery, could return to action as early as Wednesday against the 76ers, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
Zion Williamson will miss at least 7-10 days with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Williamson leads the winless Pelicans in points, rebounds and assists.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, who was dealing with a sore lower back coming into Tuesday's game against the Suns, played just 14 first-half minutes and was ruled out in the third quarter.
The third edition of the in-season tournament tips off on Friday. Let's take a look at who has the best chance to advance to Vegas in December.
Desmond Bane was ejected Tuesday after committing a hard foul on Onyeka Okongwu and firing the ball at the Hawks' center while he fell to the floor.
The Bulls stormed back from a 24-point deficit to beat the 76ers on a late go-ahead 3-pointer in a battle between the early leaders in the East.
The San Antonio Spurs are a major step closer to securing a new downtown home, after voters in Bexar County, Texas approved a plan on Tuesday night that would allow officials to commit up to $311…
Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, is made her NBA return Tuesday in Chicago after recovering from a broken wrist sustained in July.
As he's tried to balance the memories of a decade in Indiana, Turner is embracing the other side of this heated rivalry. "[Indiana] made it very clear how they valued me," he said. "And so did the…
ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.
ESPN spoke with former federal prosecutor Kate Reilly for an in-depth look at what comes next.
The questions inside the Blazers' locker room and across the NBA are the same: How do we reconcile the man we thought we knew -- and a man the federal government believes is a criminal?
Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
The NCAA sent a letter to Kalshi, a company that offers prediction markets on college basketball and football, expressing its concern about the company's "commitment to contest integrity
Purdue's fourth-leading rusher ever, Devin Mockobee, will miss the rest of his final college season after he had ankle surgery late last week. Mockobee, who has 2,987 yards for the Boilermakers…
Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest over the weekend, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday.
The College Football Playoff, ESPN and TNT on Tuesday announced the schedule of first-round games, starting Dec. 19.
The Colorado Buffaloes will start true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis on Saturday against West Virginia, coach Deion Sanders announced Tuesday.
BYU tailback and Big 12 rushing leader LJ Martin is expected to play for the No. 8 Cougars on Saturday at No. 9 Texas Tech, sources told ESPN.
LSU is promoting Verge Ausberry to athletic director, taking off his interim tag, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
In the first rankings of the College Football Playoff, coach Ryan Day and unbeaten Ohio State topped the list, followed by Big Ten foe Indiana at No. 2 with Texas A&M third and Alabama landing at…
November is where the CFP comes into view -- but where does the market stand? Pamela Maldonado breaks it down.
As the odds shift for the Heisman Trophy race, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet it heading into Week 11.
As the chill of November hits, we're used to being left out in the cold at the Bottom 10.
This season hasn't gone according to plan for LSU, but one member of the school's band is living his dream.
Which teams, and conference, should be most upset with the first CFP ranking of the 2025 season?
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture conference by conference.
A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's first set of rankings.
How can each top 25 team's offense improve through the last month of the season?
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 10.
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Chandler Morris, Robby Ashford, Drew Pyne and Tyler Van Dyke are still chasing glory in Year 6.
Derek Shelton used his sudden free time in the wake of his firing by the Pirates to take the notes that helped him land the manager job in Minnesota.
Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?
Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and instead will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2026, sources told ESPN.
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.
Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.
Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.
Pitcher Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency.
The Braves have exercised their club option on Chris Sale, who had 165 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings last season and will make $18 million in 2026, a source told ESPN.
SCP Auctions has collected two World Series home run baseballs that a father and son say they caught during Game 7 of the World Series.
Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?
Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets going.
Will Skubal be dealt? Who could sign Schwarber and Tucker? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.
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After seven games, plenty of extra innings, and a history-making pitching turn, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.
From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating their second consecutive World Series title in the streets of downtown L.A.
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