Lightning's Cirelli a Selke finalist for 2nd seaso...
Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki are first-time NHL awards finalists, joining Anthony Cirelli as Selke Trophy contenders for top defensive forward.
🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges
The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.
Ducks flex unexpected defense to even series
Anaheim, one of the weakest goal-prevention teams in the regular season, produced a rare defensive performance in its Game 2 win in Vegas on Wednesday night.
Stars' Rantanen finished season with torn MCL
Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Stars GM Jim Nill says kept their forward from being himself the rest of the season.
Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Troph...
Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.
M. Tkachuk could join 'Triple Gold Club' at worlds...
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.
Flyers on brink after penalties pile up in G3 loss...
The Flyers were frustrated by the officiating, the Hurricanes' penalty kill and their own mistakes in a Game 3 loss Thursday night that put them on the brink of elimination.
Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL
Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov had his KHL contract terminated, clearing the way for him to play in the NHL.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for the S...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres move to 8-1, Ducks now 25...
The Sabres and Ducks both saw big changes to their Stanley Cup odds after posting wins on Wednesday.
Browns' Owusu-Koramoah (neck) out '26 season
The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, sidelining him for the 2026 season.
Bears waive Frazier, DB who sat out all of 2025
The Bears on Thursday waived defensive back Zah Frazier, a fifth-round pick in 2025 who didn't play at all his rookie season because of a "personal" reason.
📈 Power Rankings: Which teams, units improved?
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.
Cards QB Beck: Arm is 'strongest it's ever been'
On the eve of rookie minicamp, Arizona third-round pick Carson Beck expressed that he is ready to move past his arm injury and focus on his opportunity with the Cardinals.
QB Heinicke retires after improbable NFL career
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who became a fan favorite during his two-plus seasons with the Washington Commanders, announced the end of an improbable NFL career.
Colts release CB Moore after failing to find trade...
The Colts have released veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and safety Nasir Adderley, the team announced Thursday.
Vikings, Jennings agree to deal worth up to $13M
The Vikings agreed to terms with free agent receiver Jauan Jennings on a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.
Sources: Rodgers likely to play for Steelers in '2...
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to visit the Steelers this weekend and is likely to play for them this season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
Sources: Seahawks interest 'soft' from buyers
The Seahawks haven't generated as much buyer interest as NFL officials originally expected, sources told ESPN.
Field Yates' rankings: PPR top 160
Field provides his latest rankings for the upcoming season, which will be updated throughout the offseason.
Justin Herbert stars in girlfriend Madison Beer's ...
The Grammy-nominated artist and the Chargers quarterback share the screen together in the video.
Copy of 'Maybe I'm a little backwards': Why Frank Reich re...
The former NFL coach was attracted at age 64 because he knew it wouldn't be easy getting New York back on track.
A trip to remember: Patriots' Caleb Lomu arrives f...
The New England Patriots' first-round draft choice was on a red-eye flight Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and in a random occurrence, his uncle was the pilot.
15 draft picks, 15 perfect fits: Rookies who found...
Which rookies fit the best with their new schemes? We picked out 15, including Jadarian Price.
Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rook...
There's still a long way to go until the 2026 season kicks off, but it's never too early to see who's a front-runner.
The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL te...
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 vet...
Will Carrington Valentine get jumped by Brandon Cisse on the Green Bay depth chart?
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.
Sixers donate playoff tix to evade Knicks fans
The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover…
🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.
Sources: Knicks' Anunoby has hamstring strain
Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Cavs plan to 'figure it out' after Harden struggle...
James Harden's postseason struggles continued Thursday, when he went 3-for-13 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.
Cunningham, Pistons pull away, take G2 vs. Cavs
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.
Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too
Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.
OKC up 2-0 on Lakers as Holmgren, SGA score 22
The Thunder took command of Thursday's Game 2 and the series against the Lakers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench because of foul trouble.
NBA hopeful Peterson: Creatine led to cramping
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping…
Most likely picks for every NBA lottery team
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
Windhorst: Why the stakes of this NBA draft lotter...
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
Five questions that will decide Knicks-76ers Game ...
New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.
Takeaways as Thunder take down Lakers in Game 2
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership v...
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🏈 The top newcomer for every Power 4 team
Between high-level recruits or transfer portal additions, these players will factor into the 2026 season.
Coaches pitch 4 changes to college football sked
The American Football Coaches Association is recommending changes to the college football calendar that would end the season by the second Monday in January, while also pushing for increased access to…
LSU lands nation's top-ranked 2027 TE Hudson
LSU secured an in-state commitment Sunday from Ahmad Hudson, ESPN's No. 1 tight end in the 2027 class.
FSU, Georgia cancel series due to league skeds
Florida State and Georgia mutually agreed to cancel their home-and-home series set for 2027 and 2028 but are working on scheduling a neutral-site matchup.
Syracuse, Wake Forest to open 2027 in Toronto
Syracuse and Wake Forest will kick off the 2027 season in Toronto, marking the first time two American universities will open the year in Canada, the ACC announced Thursday.
Ex-OSU football players to join lawsuit vs. school...
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a…
Ex-Gamecocks QB Garcia has Stage 4 cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Miami murder retrial delayed amid allegations
A judge on Thursday delayed the retrial of former Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata in 2006.
Ex-Ohio coach Smith sues school after Dec. firing
Former Ohio University coach Brian Smith is suing the school for breach of contract and wrongful termination after he was fired in December for "serious professional misconduct."
Kennesaw State was a surprise CUSA winner. What's ...
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
Four months in, how Matt Campbell is already resha...
Changes are already evident on the second floor of Penn State's football building, but will it translate into top-10 wins?
Top 25: Award candidates for every team
Which players are most likely to take home hardware from the nation's best teams?
Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
As the Dodgers lead the way, the slumping Mets are way down the list.
Six teams that can take down the Dodgers -- and a ...
We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.
Tigers' Valdez gets 6-game ban for plunking Story
Detroit's Framber Valdez was suspended five games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got a one-game ban.
Copy of Yanks' Domínguez exits after crashing into wall
Jasson Domínguez is headed to the IL with a sprained shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall, opening a path for prospect Spencer Jones to make his debut.
Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery
Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to manager Craig Counsell.
Padres put Campusano (toe) on IL, recall Durán
Padres catcher Luis Campusano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left toe, and 28-year-old Rodolfo Durán has been called up to make his major league debut.
Dodgers' Betts set to begin rehab stint Friday
Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.
Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Royals say Ragans dealing with pitcher's elbow
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with valgus extension overload, otherwise known as pitcher's elbow, after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.
Red Sox opting to place Anthony (wrist) on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list, making the decision Thursday after the second-year outfielder's wrist hadn't improved much since he injured it earlier this week.
⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.
'I do see the comparisons to Kyle Schwarber': How ...
Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace -- and proving the teams that passed him over wrong with every long ball.
Olney: How Mike Trout changed this winter to retur...
The Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Copy of How many relief records are potentially in play fo...
The Padres' closer is on pace to possibly have one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.
MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot AL team makes its to...
While the Dodgers and Yankees duke it out at the top of our list, an unexpected club is making noise in the standings.
Five pitchers with better-than-expected 2026 start...
Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.
Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Thank you, Pokémon: Zach Neto pulls rare Charizard...
The shortstop didn't get a hit in five games until he drew a rare Charizard card with his Angels teammate, then homered.
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