Lapsed fan's guide to the Olympic men's hockey tournament
Just tuning in to hockey again for the first time in a long time? Get caught up here with all the key intel.
The NHL's best this week: Can the U.S. beat Canada for a men's hockey gold medal?
Here's why it makes sense -- and why it would help the sport more than another Canadian win.
📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.
Thompson, Dubois return, lift Caps before break
The Capitals activated forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and goalie Logan Thompson from the injured list prior to Thursday night's matchup with Nashville, their final game before the Olympic break.
Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.
Jarvis replaces ailing Point for Canadian team
Team Canada's Brayden Point will not participate in the Milan Cortina Olympics due to a lower-body injury, with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis named as his replacement Thursday.
NHL prospect McKenna has felony charge dropped
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Czechia loses injured Bruins' Zacha for Games
Czechia has to do without Pavel Zacha at the Milan Cortina Games as the Boston Bruins center will not recover in time from injury for the Olympic hockey tournament in a blow for the Czechs.
Matthews tabbed U.S. captain for men's hockey
Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names entered the conversation.
Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?
Making sense of Super Bowl LX: The Seahawks mixed up their game plan, and the Patriots couldn't adapt
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champs! Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.
Drake Maye lost his first Super Bowl badly. His future -- and the Patriots' -- remains bright
Maye and the Patriots weren't able to do much in Super Bowl LX, but their future might still be bright.
The truth behind the Super Bowl consolation prize
Some conference championship rings fetch big bucks. Others wind up collecting dust on a closet shelf. Players share mixed opinions on the NFL's sparkly consolation prize.
10 teams, 12 quarterbacks, no great options: Sorting the lackluster NFL quarterback market
There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock. So what now for NFL teams that might need a quarterback?
Welcome to the offseason: What you need to know about key dates, biggest questions
The biggest offseason storylines for 2026, including players who might retire or be on the move.
Last 2 assault suits vs. Browns' Watson dismissed
The two remaining lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct against Browns QB Deshaun Watson have been dismissed after at least one settlement was reached.
49ers DL White shot in ankle in San Francisco
49ers defensive lineman Keion White underwent surgery Monday after he was shot in the ankle in San Francisco hours after Super Bowl LX concluded.
📸 Super Bowl LX commercials featuring athletes
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.
Njoku confirms longtime Browns tenure is over
Impending free agent tight end David Njoku, who has played his first nine years in the NFL with the Browns, will not return to Cleveland in 2026.
Raiders officially name Kubiak new head coach
The Raiders officially announced Klint Kubiak as the team's new head coach Monday, a day after he helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl LX.
Handley, Giants' successor to Parcells, dies at 81
Former Giants head coach and Super Bowl-winning assistant Ray Handley died last week. He was 81.
Source: Gase ends NFL hiatus to join Chargers
Former Dolphins and Jets coach Adam Gase is joining the Chargers' staff as an assistant coach with a passing game focus, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest…
Scroggins, top 3 sack leader for Lions, dies at 56
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60½ sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Why the Titans and QB Cam Ward could find success in a Brian Daboll offense
At its best, a Daboll offense calls for quick passes to slot receivers and deep play-action throws.
What Klint Kubiak hire means for Las Vegas: A potential Mendoza pairing
The Raiders hired Klint Kubiak. Here's what that means for Las Vegas, plus what's next in the offseason.
What Todd Monken's arrival means for Shedeur Sanders, Browns QBs
How will Cleveland's new head coach meld his scheme to the quarterbacks and their differing skill sets?
Next season already? Our way-too-early NFL Power Rankings stack all 32 teams for 2026
After the conclusion of the 2025 season, how do all 32 teams stack up for 2026? Here are our early rankings for next season.
Offseason guide for every NFL team: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for all 32 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026?
Bad Bunny hosts wedding during Super Bowl LX halftime show
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance featured a real wedding ceremony.
'Thank you Benito': Jalen Brunson, J.J. Watt react to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance on social media
Stars took their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance to social media.
Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Was Mark Wahlberg at the game? A $23 million question
Was he or wasn't he? More than $23.7 million was riding on whether Mark Wahlberg attended the Super Bowl.
We ranked every Super Bowl champion, 1-60: How do the 2025 Seahawks stack up?
How good was the 2025 Seahawks team? We ranked the Super Bowl LX winner against the other 59 champions.
A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers?
Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Fantasy football 2026 defensive depth charts
Your guide to each NFL team's most valuable fantasy defensive players for the 2026 season.
NFL playoffs top moments: From Caleb Williams' miracle TD to the Super Bowl MVP
Here's a look at the wild and woolly NFL postseason, from frigid temperatures to trick plays and Super Bowl MVPs.
Luka hasn't made the Lakers a title contender yet: Here's what we've seen in 365 days
Let's revisit the first 365 days of the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles and examine how the Lakers can return to championship contention.
OKC's Topic returns to court after cancer diagnosis
Thunder prospect Nikola Topic made his NBA G League debut Monday night after recovering from a major knee injury and undergoing cancer treatment.
Tatum cleared to practice with G League squad
The Celtics said Jayson Tatum would participate in portions of the G League practice at the Auerbach Center in Boston along with teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by…
✍ Trade grades: Reactions for every transaction
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.
Warriors star Butler has surgery on torn ACL
Injured Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday morning in Los Angeles.
Knee issue to keep Curry out of All-Star Game
Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss this weekend's All-Star Game because of his lingering right knee issue.
Clips say NBA probe not impacting their decisions
The Clippers are still waiting on the results of the NBA's investigation into alleged cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard but said the looming decision hasn't impacted "anything that we do."
Wolves' Reid, Hawks' Gueye ejected after scuffle
Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation.
Four tossed after brawl in Pistons-Hornets game
A fight broke out between the Pistons and Hornets on Monday night, leading to the ejections of Charlotte's Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges and Detroit's Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.
LeBron calls out Lakers: We're not a title team
LeBron James says the Lakers are not a "championship team" after losing to the Thunder.
Harden for Garland: Grading this NBA point guard blockbuster
James Harden is a Cavalier. Darius Garland is a Clipper. Kevin Pelton grades each side of the trade.
'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.
What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves: It showed the next evolution in teams racing to the bottom.
What fantasy managers should do with red-hot Cooper Flagg, Saddiq Bey
Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Flagg, DeRozan and Jerome?
Fantasy basketball pickups: Collier, Mathurin, Clifford among top players to add
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.
Play-in push or lottery pick? What's ahead for Giannis and the Bucks
The trade deadline passed Thursday, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the Bucks. What's next for Milwaukee and its superstar?
LeBron is in, Kawhi is out: Answering four questions about the All-Star reserves
Breaking down the NBA All-Star rosters, including snubs and biggest surprises.
NBA 2026 All-Star Game uniforms and court unveiled, inspired by Los Angeles and new format
This marks the ninth straight year Jordan Brand has designed uniforms for the All-Star Game, which will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers.
Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
WR Edrine charged with rape, no longer at UVA
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Arizona extends Brennan through 2030 season
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority'
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers…
N.D. State joins Mountain West for football in '26
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Trial opens in 2006 killing of Miami player Pata
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
Illinois hires former Montana coach Hauck as DC
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
Who will hoist the Heisman in 2026? A way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside?
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
Tools of the trade: Specific nuances to exploit in ESPN's fantasy baseball game
Tristan H. Cockcroft gives newcomers tips on how to best use the tools available to them in ESPN's fantasy baseball game.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: RHP Martinez, Rays agree to 1-year deal
The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the right-hander, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
MLB will produce local TV for Tigers, Red Wings
The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The deal also includes the NHL's Red Wings. Both the Tigers and Wings are…
Astros' Hader working back from shoulder injury
The Astros hope to learn more later this week about the health of All-Star closer Josh Hader, who is continuing to recover from a shoulder injury suffered in August.
Former MLB speedster Terrance Gore dies at 34
Terrance Gore, a dynamic baserunner whose speed impacted postseason games for the better part of a decade, has died at age 34.
Marte: No ill feelings after D-backs sought trade
Second baseman Ketel Marte has no ill feelings after the Diamondbacks were open to the possibility of trading him this offseason, saying "I want to be here."
Red Sox get Durbin in 6-player trade with Brewers
The Red Sox filled a need at third base with the acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee.
Sources: Ex-Braves slugger Ozuna joins Pirates
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Phils may deal Castellanos amid manager friction
The Phillies are looking to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he…
An intradivision swap? Trade proposals that could shake up the start of spring training
Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
Top 100 prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own
Where do stars of tomorrow land as we rank baseball's best young players?
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
How bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
MLB offseason grades: Red Sox get infielder Durbin in trade with Brewers
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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