New PWHL expansion names: Torrent, Goldeneyes
The PWHL unveiled logos and nicknames for its two expansion franchises, with the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes taking the ice against each other on Nov. 21.
🏆 Awards Watch: Eichel, Makar lead MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races after one month of the 2025-26 season.
Ovechkin founding member of NHL's 900-goal club
The NHL now has a 900-goal club after Capitals star Alex Ovechkin pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against the Blues to reach 900.
Devils' Glass scores in return; Hamilton injured
Devils center Cody Glass scored an unassisted goal Thursday in his return to help the Devils win 4-3 in overtime, but defenseman Dougie Hamilton exited with a lower-body injury.
Blues goalie had 'full intention' to give Ovi puck
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington said he fully intended to give Capitals star Alex Ovechkin his 900th goal puck back after hiding it down his pants.
Blues, seeking spark, win with Kyrou on bench
Blues forward Jordan Kyrou was a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game at Buffalo.
Staal marks milestone game with 1st fight since '17
Jordan Staal played in his record 910th game in a Hurricanes jersey and made it a memorable one with his first fight since February 2017 in Thursday night's 4-3 win over the Wild.
Sabres' Dahlin leaves team to support fiancée
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team to join his fiancée in Sweden, where she continues to recover from a heart transplant.
Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players going forward, with Jack Hughes and Wyatt Johnston on the rise.
NHL Power Rankings: Every team's current pace vs. preseason projections
Colorado remains atop the pecking order, but new contenders have emerged.
NHL prospect pipeline rankings: Sharks, Islanders, then ...?
As the 2025-26 season gets rolling, here's an updated ranking of each club's players in the system.
Who makes the Olympic hockey cut? Roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more
The NHL is back at the Games (Feb. 11-22). Here's a look at which players will make the cut for the big five.
Raiders fire special teams coordinator McMahon
The Raiders have fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon. He was in his fourth season with Las Vegas, but the unit has struggled this year.
🐎 Sauce signs Colts jerseys to young Jets fans
A video went viral this week of a father informing his two young sons that one of their favorite players had been traded, with one breaking into tears.
Antonio Brown will go to Miami to face charges
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Miami from a New Jersey jail after deciding not to contest his extradition to Florida on an attempted murder charge.
Browns WR Tillman to play; Shedeur back as QB2
Browns starting wide receiver Cedric Tillman will return to the lineup against the Jets, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders will return to his backup role after being inactive in Week 8.
49ers to again start QB Jones; Purdy 'further along'
While quarterback Brock Purdy slowly works his way back from injury, the 49ers will once again turn to Mac Jones as the starter for Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Rams.
Shaheed set to dive in with Seattle thin at WR
New addition Rashid Shaheed might need to play extensively in his Seahawks debut Sunday because of a recent slew of injuries to the team's receiver corps.
Parsons reflects on loss of ex-teammate Kneeland
Packers star Micah Parsons spent time Friday remembering and reflecting on the death of Marshawn Kneeland, his former teammate with the Cowboys, who died Thursday from a self-inflicted gunshot…
Bears' LB Edwards has surgery, out vs. Giants
Chicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards will miss Sunday's game versus the Giants; however, RB Kyle Monangai (ankle) and RB Roschon Johnson (back) will return.
Mark Sanchez won't return as Fox Sports analyst
Mark Sanchez will not return as a Fox Sports analyst as the former NFL quarterback faces trial stemming from his alleged attack on a truck driver last month.
The NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams
We have things to watch in the second half, key QB stats and fantasy nuggets for all 32 teams.
15 NFL experts, 15 midseason predictions: We made our best calls for tight playoff races, more
Can the Bucs reach the Super Bowl? Will Myles Garrett win DPOY? We asked 15 experts to give their predictions for the rest of the season.
How the Colts' Jonathan Taylor and Falcons' Bijan Robinson transcend their gaudy stats
Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson will highlight Sunday's game in Germany, where fans will witness two of the NFL's best RBs with a lot at stake.
Seattle Seahawks surge in Madden NFL 26 Week 9 ratings update
Here's every player who rose and fell in the Madden NFL 26 ratings this week.
Giants' 'Vintage White,' Broncos' throwbacks lead NFL Week 10 uniforms
The New York Giants are bringing back a classic uniform for Week 10 of the NFL season.
NFC West playoff race: Strengths, weaknesses for Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Cards
Will three teams from the NFC West make the playoffs? Why it's possible.
Mile High Misery: Broncos' pass rush too much for Geno Smith, Raiders
The Broncos' league-leading pass rush dropped Smith six times, helping Denver to a seventh straight victory.
13 more Week 10 games, 13 matchup previews: We have predictions, picks and wild stats
Rams vs. 49ers? Jim Harbaugh vs. Mike Tomlin? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 10 game.
The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 10
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and more.
Last-minute pickups for Week 10: What will it take for Darnold to get more love?
If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, we have available options to consider.
How the Jets, trying to overturn years of misery, made franchise-altering moves in less than two hours
With much of the Jets organization at Nick Mangold's funeral, two big trades were in the works two miles away.
Futures: Lamar for MVP? Eagles to win Super Bowl? Bets we like for all 32 teams
Halfway through the NFL season, here are bets we like for every NFL team.
Grading NFL trade deadline moves: We sized up 21 deals from both sides
We graded NFL trade deadline deals, including Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and Rashid Shaheed moves.
Winners, losers of a wild NFL trade deadline: Solak weighs in on the Jets, Cowboys and Jakobi Meyers
Well, things escalated quickly. Which teams made the best -- and worst -- moves before the NFL trade deadline? We're making sense of all the action.
Sources: Pacers waive McClung, bring on Morris
The Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung and will sign veteran guard Monte Morris in his place, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
🏀 Debating four early-season storylines
ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.
Ex-Spurs star Parker to coach France U17 team
Former NBA star Tony Parker will start his coaching career in charge of France's under-17 team, the French basketball federation said.
NBA's Europe-based league may launch in 2027
The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for the new Europe-based league that it and FIBA have been working to make happen, a league official said.
Warriors' Curry to miss Cup opener due to illness
Warriors star Steph Curry will miss Friday night's NBA Cup opener at Denver because of a lingering illness.
Jones enters not guilty plea in NBA gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars…
Nets' Thomas (hamstring) out at least 3-4 weeks
Cam Thomas will miss at least the next three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain, the Nets announced Friday.
Spurs' Fox set to make season debut vs. Pelicans
After rehabbing from an offseason hamstring injury, Spurs star De'Aaron Fox is set to make his season debut against the Pelicans on Saturday.
Spoelstra grateful for help after fire ravages home
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude for the support he received after a fire destroyed his home.
In search of the real Nikola Jokić
A trip to Sombor, Serbia, paints a portrait of the elusive Nuggets star by the people who know him best.
Why was Ja Morant suspended? What we know about the latest Grizzlies drama
NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.
Are trade talks next? Latest NBA intel on futures of Ja, Zion, Trae
How close are the Grizz, Pelicans and Hawks to trading their stars? Is Giannis Watch over? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest.
NBA Power Rankings: Most impactful newcomers on all 30 teams
NBA insiders break down the most impactful player, rookie or coach and where all 30 teams stack up in this week's power rankings.
Want Wemby or Trey Murphy III? Now is the time to shoot your shot
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
'He just called me washed up': Donovan Mitchell dedicates 46-point game to NBA 2K user
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard said his 46-point game against the 76ers was powered by an NBA 2K user.
Lindsey Harding, an incredible journey to the Lakers' bench and an unprecedented next step
She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ Redick, LeBron and the Lakers…
GT's Key on open jobs: 'See what colors I bleed'
Georgia Tech's Brent Key shot down any rumors that he'd be departing his alma mater for any other open jobs Thursday.
UK's Calzada sorry for video flaunting NIL money
Kentucky QB Zach Calzada apologized Friday after responding to social media criticism of his play with a video in which he boasts about his NIL money.
🔮 CFP predictor: Which teams can make it?
Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
Wisconsin's Fickell to return in 2026, AD says
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell will return to lead the Badgers in 2026, athletic director Chris McIntosh announced on Thursday.
Kelly: LSU 'journey' fell short of expectations
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly shared a statement on social media to fans, writing "Sometimes the journey does not end the way we hope."
Former Bama, Chargers star LB Lowe dies at 71
Woodrow Lowe, a three-time All-America linebacker at Alabama and an 11-year starter for the San Diego Chargers, has died. He was 71.
Missouri's Norfleet (shoulder) ruled out vs. A&M
No. 22 Missouri will be without star tight end Brett Norfleet (shoulder) on Saturday at No. 3 Texas A&M.
Sources: Kansas State RB Edwards leaves team
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards has left the Wildcats and is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Miss. State prez: SEC prefers no auto-bids in CFP
Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, the chair of the College Football Playoff board of managers, told ESPN's Paul Finebaum on Friday that the SEC would prefer to "not have automatic bids" in…
'Give me a call, bro': How Texas Tech changed its fortunes with a $7M defensive line
The nation's leader in sacks is just the tip of the spear when it comes to the Red Raiders' work in the portal.
Breaking down Texas Tech's tortilla toss tradition and why it's banned
Answering all the questions about Texas Tech's banned tradition.
How Mizzou beats A&M, the biggest Big 12 game in years, a test for Oregon, and more
A top-10 meeting in Lubbock, an upset bid in Iowa City and a pair of SEC tests headline the weekend slate.
Massive stakes in the Big 12, A&M’s next big test plus top freshmen to watch in Week 11
Our experts give insight on a key Big 12 matchup, freshmen in the spotlight and more.
Seven seasons, four teams, three conferences: Jalen Catalon's extensive career by the numbers
Jalen Catalon will play in his 52nd career game on Saturday, in his seventh season of college football. Here are some of the wild numbers behind his journey.
How to bet Week 11? Find value in ugly football and comfort in chaos
Pamela Maldonado breaks down sides she's backing for matchups, including UNC-Stanford and FSU-Clemson.
Bottom 10: Georgia Tech's perfect season wrecked
As the chill of November hits, we're used to being left out in the cold at the Bottom 10.
Jon Sumrall is one of the hottest coaching candidates. He also has a team to coach
The Tulane coach could be up for several SEC positions. He has to balance his day job for now.
Week 11 Anger Index: The case for outrage over BYU's and Miami's CFP rankings
Which teams, and conference, should be most upset with the first CFP ranking of the 2025 season?
CFP Bubble Watch: Where do things stand following the first committee ranking?
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture conference by conference.
'Are you serious?': How the LSU band got a 66 year-old tuba player
This season hasn't gone according to plan for LSU, but one member of the school's band is living his dream.
CFP rankings release: See the first top 25 and bracket
A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's first set of rankings.
Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer
Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer, sources told ESPN.
⚾ Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings
Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?
Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for…
Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap
Prince Harry went to Toronto for events marking the end of World War I and found himself on an apology tour for offending Canadians over his wearing of a Dodgers hat.
Mansolino joins Braves as new third base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.
Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his…
Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a "deeply personal family matter," said Friday his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.
Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources…
Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class (MLB free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET).
Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs
After seven games and plenty of drama, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.
MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.
How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers
The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.'s dynasty continues, so will his influence.
How the Blue Jays nearly took down a baseball superpower -- and how it could change MLB
Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?
MLB All-October team: The stars who ruled the 2025 playoffs
From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.
Best moments, highlights from Dodgers' World Series parade
The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating their second consecutive World Series title in the streets of downtown L.A.
Kurkjian: Greatest World Series ever? No question for Dodgers-Blue Jays
Seven epic games, between two formidable teams? The 2025 World Series showed baseball at its best.
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