Predators captain Josi healthy for start of camp
Predators captain Roman Josi is healthy and available for the start of training camp after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS, late last season.
Pastrnak (tendinitis) out to begin Bruins camp
Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak will miss the start of training camp due to tendinitis, GM Don Sweeney said Wednesday. Sweeney did not elaborate on where the tendinitis was located.
Rangers to try Zibanejad at wing for Miller pairing
As the Rangers open training camp, coach Mike Sullivan figures to start Mika Zibanejad -- who has played the vast majority of his NHL career at center -- on J.T. Miller's right wing.
Blackhawks defenseman Kaiser gets 2-year deal
Wyatt Kaiser has agreed to a $3.4 million, two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks that clears the way for the defenseman to practice with the team at the start of training camp.
NHL teams unsure of future for acquitted players
The futures of the five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team who have been acquitted of sexual assault are a topic of conversation as NHL training camps open.
Sabres' Luukkonen to miss start of training camp
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss the start of training camp.
Tortorella among U.S. Olympic team coach adds
John Tortorella was among the coaches named Wednesday to round out Mike Sullivan's staff for the 2026 Olympics men's hockey team.
Mammoth moving on from Day 1 goalie Ingram
Connor Ingram and the Mammoth have agreed to part ways, and the veteran goaltender will not participate in training camp.
Draft kit: Everything you need to draft
Everything you need to know, all in one place, before you head into your fantasy hockey drafts.
The blue line all-breakout team: Byram, Drysdale lead the next generation on D
Prepare for your fantasy hockey draft with these defensemen in the right situation to have a break out season.
What we're watching for all 32 NHL teams as the preseason begins
With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.
Panthers' Tkachuk expected to be out until Dec.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until December while he recovers from offseason surgery to deal with a sports hernia and torn adductor muscle, general manager Bill…
Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Wednesday
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's games.
Blackhawks lock up Knight with 3-year extension
The Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension.
Duclair: Roy apologized for 'god-awful' comment
Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair cleared the air this summer after the Hall of Fame goaltender-turned- New York Islanders coach sharply criticized the winger's play publicly late last season.
Miller to captain Rangers in first full season back
J.T. Miller, who was reacquired by the Rangers in January and became one of their leading scorers, was named captain Tuesday.
Flyers GM: Hart will not return after acquittal
Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday that the agent for free agent Carter Hart told the team the goalie has ruled out signing with the franchise when he is eligible to return to the NHL…
Projecting -- and debating -- the Olympic hockey rosters for Team USA and Canada
It's not only hockey's best rivalry, but one of the nastiest in all of sports. We debate who makes the cut.
Capitals pay homage to DMV, past eras with new third jerseys
The uniforms feature several Easter eggs that honor Washington's local fan base.
'Ovi's Great Crunch': Alex Ovechkin's new cereal hits shelves with nods to Capitals star's career
Ovi's Great Crunch will be available exclusively at Giant Food stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
Category specialists: Kyle Connor, Moritz Seider can help you win your league
If your league uses category scoring, like Roto or H2H, here are the best players to win those categories.
Hall of Fame goaltender Giacomin dies at age 86
Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin has died. He was 86.
NHL superstar roundtable: Top players discuss playoff format, cheat meals, hype-up music
Our reporters checked in with dozens of big-name stars ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Real-or-not ratings for every team
Which shocking early statistical trends have staying power, and which are a product of a small sample size?
Which 0-2 teams still have a shot at the playoffs? Barnwell ranks all 10 by turnaround likelihood
Can the Chiefs or Texans turn it around? Do the Bears have a chance in the NFC? Is the season already over for the Giants and Jets?
Early observations: Is Smith-Njigba a WR1? What to do with Henderson and Loveland?
Takeaways on more than a dozen players, including whether you should be patient with a pair of rookies.
Rankings for Week 3
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.
'You're motivated to get that taste out of your mouth': How Detroit has won 11 in a row after a loss
Detroit responded to a Week 1 loss with a 52-21 win vs. Chicago and will look to build on that at Baltimore on Monday night.
Millions, MVP and marriage: 'There's more in life' for Bills QB Josh Allen
After an offseason of significant highs, the QB shares a different perspective on football in his life.
'Until we win games ... it doesn't matter': Why Dolphins are fixing a broken team culture
In 2024, accountability and tardiness issues with star players were common. Miami is trying to fix it.
What we're hearing: Latest on Aaron Rodgers, the Bengals' plans without Joe Burrow
Our insiders have intel on Rodgers' first two games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati's post-Burrow scramble, QBs on the hot seat and more Week 3 buzz.
Source: Injury to Bolts' Mack not season-ending
Khalil Mack's left elbow injury, which left him sidelined and in a sling for much of the Chargers' Week 2 victory over the Raiders, isn't season-ending, a source confirmed to ESPN.
49ers say Purdy has chance to return vs. Cards
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could return this week against the Cardinals after missing last Sunday's victory over the Saints because of a toe injury.
Commanders given final approval for D.C. return
The Commanders' return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted 11-2 in favor of the measure once more -- an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago…
Cards' Murray sorry for post with Vick jersey, dog
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took down an Instagram post that included a photo of him wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with one of his bulldogs, saying that he "in no way, shape or…
Johnson: I'm not giving 'trade secrets' to Brady
Ben Johnson isn't worried about divulging information that can be used against the Bears when he participates in production meetings with Tom Brady.
Mayfield after Texans spat: Bucs won't tolerate it
Baker Mayfield said Wednesday that the Bucs don't back down from other teams, something he showed on the field during Monday night's win vs. Houston.
McVay 'good,' avoids surgery after sideline injury
After tearing the plantar fascia in his left foot while calling a timeout Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he feels "good" and doesn't have any lingering issues from the injury.
👶 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs are expecting a child
The Patriots wide receiver and Grammy Award-winning rapper have been spotted in public with each other since February.
Bengals not ruling out Burrow return later in '25
Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday didn't eliminate the possibility of Joe Burrow suiting up for the team later in the season.
Where does Jake Browning rank among backup quarterbacks? Here's our top-12 list
We stacked the best No. 2 -- and No. 3 -- QBs across the league, including Browning, Marcus Mariota and others.
Can the Giants afford to sit Jaxson Dart for the whole year? Here are the benefits
Dart's job is to sit and learn behind Russell Wilson. Can the Giants stay patient and let him develop?
'There is risk': When a team leans on the pass as Cincinnati does, QB injuries can happen
The Bengals have built their offense around the passing game, which always will put Joe Burrow at risk.
'It's a violent play': Why the rest of the NFL isn't using the tush push
The Eagles have converted the tush push 96.6% of the time on fourth-and-1, so why don't all teams use it? Here's why.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Titans at No. 1, Dolphins now in the top-five?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects Round 1 of the draft. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
How farming and family forged Eagles center Cam Jurgens
Cam Jurgens led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title while playing with a herniated disc. If that sounds tough, wait until you hear about his dad and a scraggly barn cat.
My First Bet: Colts, Commanders and Bears among Week 3 covers that stand out
Detailing what immediately grabbed our attention once odds came out for this week's games.
Week 3 betting: Odds, lines and totals for every game
Odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for all 16 NFL games in Week 3.
Why the champs and four other teams control the future of the NBA draft
Breaking down the top five NBA teams with the most future first-round draft picks, from OKC to Utah.
NBA Future Power Rankings: Is your favorite team built to last?
Where could the next three seasons take your favorite team? Our NBA insiders are mapping out the futures of all 30.
Sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2025-26
Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2025-26? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.
H2H Points league rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, including where Cooper Flagg lands in the top 150.
'They're done building around him': Inside the tumultuous Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles
Just weeks after the Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing the 2019 NBA MVP, a feeling percolated across the organization: fear.
🏀 10 tips to help you win your fantasy league
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your league.
Ex-Aspiration CEO denies Kawhi had no-show deal
The former CEO of Aspiration, the company that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is accused of using to circumvent the salary cap, says claims that Kawhi Leonard signed a no-show contract with his former…
Giannis: Greece's bronze my top accomplishment
Giannis Antetokounmpo called Greece's victory in the EuroBasket bronze medal game "probably one of the biggest accomplishments" of his career.
Center Biyombo returns to Spurs on 1-year deal
Free agent center Bismack Biyombo, who averaged 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, has signed a one-year deal to return to the Spurs.
MVP Schroder clutch late as Germany wins gold
EuroBasket MVP Dennis Schroder came up clutch, scoring the final six points to help Germany beat Turkey in a classic gold medal final.
Sources: Hawks trading Bufkin to Nets for cash
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN.
NBA's European league could launch in '27 or '28
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
Inside the Warriors' stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga
Kuminga's future with the Warriors will determine how the team fills its remaining roster spots as training camp nears.
What is Aspiration, the company behind the Kawhi Leonard deal?
Here's what we know about now-defunct Aspiration, the company at the center of the salary cap circumvention accusations.
Let's break down every NBA team's biggest roster hole: What must each team fix?
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down the most important issues facing each NBA team before the start of the season.
Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Josh Giddey's $100M deal with the Bulls
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
Reunion or revenge? Transfers facing their old teams a new part of the season
In the transfer era, playing former teams is commonplace. How each side approaches these games affects the game plan and the players.
'Bragging rights for all eternity': An ode to the Iron Skillet rivalry
Looking back at the history of the SMU-TCU grudge match before its 104th, and potentially final, edition.
Bottom 10: Where the teams aren't hot, but the coaches' seats are
The head coaches at UCLA and Virginia Tech already are toast -- and the temperature is rising for others.
What happens to a college football roster when a coach is fired in September?
UCLA and Virginia Tech fired their coaches Sunday after Week 3 of the college football season. What's next?
Best bets: Take the points with Arizona State at Baylor?
Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 4 of the college football season.
Key matchups, quarterbacks who aren't meeting their preseason hype and more
Ahead of Week 4, we take a look at big conference matchups, quarterbacks who have room to grow, plus quotes.
Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and resume SP+, following this weekend's results.
Power Rankings: Big wins and early breakout stars following Week 3
Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?
🐈 Meet Bowling Green's unofficial mascot
Bowling Green may have a former Heisman Trophy winner for a coach, but the biggest star on this team is a cat.
NCAA removes spring transfer window for football
The NCAA voted to eliminate the spring transfer portal window but did not sign off on establishing Jan. 2-11 as the lone window for FBS and FCS players.
Source: Colorado turning back to Salter as QB1
Colorado will turn back to Kaidon Salter as its starting quarterback this week against Wyoming, a source confirmed to ESPN.
S. Carolina's Sellers questionable to face Mizzou
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, who left Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt after a hit to the head, is listed as questionable on the SEC availability report ahead of Saturday's game at No. 23…
Aggies' Anderson avoided 'catastrophic injury'
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson avoided "catastrophic injury" after being taken to a hospital for testing following a serious collision against Notre Dame.
Army-Navy game garners 'Distinguished' honor
The annual Army-Navy game will be honored as the recipient of the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award, the NFF announced on Wednesday in conjunction with the College Hall…
Gators' Juluke gets 3 games for role in LSU scuffle
Florida suspended assistant coach Jabbar Juluke for three games for his role in an altercation before last Saturday's game against LSU.
Mateer, Beck take over as Heisman favorites
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and Miami QB Carson Beck are the favorites at various sportsbooks in a wide-open race for the Heisman Trophy.
Dabo defends record following 1-2 start, poll exit
After a 1-2 start and a fall out of the Top 25, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney defended his program and addressed critics, saying in part that if the university is "tired of winning, they can send me on…
The lessons we learned from 22 G5 upsets since 2005
Not all upsets are created equal, but when upsets like NIU-Notre Dame or others happen, they have some common traits.
Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt
The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture. Pay attention to these matchups.
CFP Bubble Watch: An early look at every Power 4 team
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
How a Dodgers reliever became the unlikely catalyst for baseball's biggest labor battle
There are two words MLB and the MLBPA simply cannot agree on. Here's how it got this way and what it means for the next CBA.
Fantasy baseball news: Skubal cleared for Tigers; Cubs clinch playoff berth
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
MLB Power Rankings: Top playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our second-to-last list?
Playoff tracker: Cubs clinch their spot -- who can secure postseason play next?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need.
🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber
Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.
Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.
Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.
Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.
Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.
Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he would be willing to do, Roberts…
What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.
The biggest success -- and biggest failure -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.
'We're coming to step on necks': 5 takeaways from Yankees' epic 12-game stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?
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