🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.
Canes' Slavin exits early vs. Flyers; status unclear
The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for a long road trip with concerns about the status of defenseman Jaccob Slavin.
Sabres center Norris to miss 'significant' time
Sabres top-line center Josh Norris is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, coach Lindy Ruff announced Saturday.
Panthers' Kulikov placed on IR, may need surgery
Dmitry Kulikov, a force on the blue line of the past two Stanley Cup title runs, will be out of the Florida Panthers' lineup indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve, and coach Paul Maurice…
'Grateful' Sullivan wins in return to Pittsburgh
Mike Sullivan, who spent 10 seasons coaching the Penguins and is the franchise leader with 409 wins in 753 games, was victorious in his return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, as his New York Rangers won…
Panthers sign Gadjovich to 2-year extension
Forward Jonah Gadjovich and the Panthers have agreed on a two-year, $1.8 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season.
Top pick Schaefer nets 1st NHL goal as Isles lose
Matthew Schaefer, 18, this year's No. 1 overall pick, scored his first career goal Saturday, as the New York Islanders dropped their home opener, 4-2, to the Washington Capitals, and teammate Bo…
How the Ducks are building a new Western power
After patiently developing a collection of impressive young talent, the ingredients are now there to contend.
NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.
Why the 2025-26 season is different for 'perfect ambassador for the game' Sidney Crosby
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?
Cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft your team
The fantasy hockey cheat sheet has everything you need to prepare for the draft on one printable PDF.
Inside Jayden Daniels vs. Caleb Williams 2.0: A year after the Hail Mary
Daniels' numbers aren't as good as last year's while Williams' accuracy remains an issue.
Jayden Daniels and the QB battle that unlocked his greatness
Daniels was third on the depth chart when he transferred to LSU. This is how he won the QB battle and unlocked his potential.
Barnwell on the NFL's hottest seats: Three coaches and four players who could be in trouble after Week 6
Should the Dolphins, Titans or Ravens make coaching changes? Is it time for a QB switch for the Jets? Might the Eagles consider moves in their secondary?
Glenn defends Fields despite Jets' -10 pass yards
Quarterback Justin Fields received a strong vote of confidence from coach Aaron Glenn despite the worst passing performance in Jets history.
How Bills coach Sean McDermott has continued to adapt along quest for Super Bowl
A more personable Sean McDermott could lead to a more successful Buffalo Bills team.
Why the Falcons are confident Michael Penix Jr. is ready for his MNF debut
Penix is coming off his best game as he rewards the Falcons' faith in taking him in the first round.
After miraculous plays and a 5-1 start, Bucs' Mayfield tempers MVP talk
The heroics continue for Tampa Bay's quarterback, even as the injuries mount to his top receiving options.
Buzz from Sunday: Nacua, Egbuka injuries and a peek at Moody's game notes
Stephania Bell takes a closer look at the injuries from Sunday; Eric Moody shares his most interesting notes
Week 6 winners and losers: Dowdle makes case to keep starting; time to sack Fields?
Rico Dowdle, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and De'Von Achane dazzled with big Week 6 performances, but several of fantasy's most reliable stars early this season had a down week.
Colts' Richardson has orbital fracture from mishap
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. sustained an orbital fracture during pregame warmups and was inactive for his team's 31-27 victory over game the Cardinals.
Postgame fight mars Chiefs' win against Lions
A long, frustrating night for the Lions ended with safety Brian Branch delivering an open-handed strike to Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a brief fight among players from both…
Tua calls out some Fins for meeting attendance
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Sunday that some of his teammates are showing up late or not at all to player-led meetings.
49ers lose top LB Warner to season-ending injury
The San Francisco 49ers took another significant injury hit Sunday when linebacker Fred Warner departed in the first quarter because of a season-ending dislocated and fractured right ankle.
🏈 Reid's 2026 draft QB rankings: Who's No. 1?
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We ranked the top 14 who could get picked -- including a few playing against each other this week.
Unbuckled: Dowdle backs up talk, rolls Cowboys
Ex-Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle backed up his trash talk against his former team, racking up a Panthers-record 239 scrimmage yards in a 30-27 victory.
Packers' Jacobs pulls through 'flu game' in big way
Despite throwing up before and during Sunday's 28-17 win over the Bengals, Packers running back Josh Jacobs churned out 150 yards from scrimmage and ran for two touchdowns. "I'm ready to go lay down,"…
Depleted Bucs lose Egbuka to hamstring injury
A depleted Buccaneers offense suffered another blow after rookie WR Emeka Egbuka exited Sunday's game against the 49ers with a hamstring injury.
Questions, takeaways from NFL Week 6: Patrick Mahomes' 4 total TDs lead Chiefs; Panthers and Chargers win thrillers
Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 6.
Time to bench Justin Fields? Let's overreact to Week 6 games, fantasy performances
We sized up Week 6 overreactions, weighing in on Fields, Drake Maye, the Cowboys' defense and more.
Bettors back Bengals; Beck, Simpson, Mendoza new Heisman faves; Mayfield for MVP?
In Joe Flacco's debut with Cincinnati, the underdog Bengals attracted betting support then covered late vs. the Green Bay Packers.
'It's God's day': Jaguars WR Travis Hunter takes part in life-changing event before Seahawks matchup
The Jacksonville Jaguars' two-way rookie took part in the life-changing decision at Celebration Church.
Best of NFL Week 6's arrivals, featuring Travis Kelce's Louis Vuitton flannel
The stars are back in the pregame tunnels, arriving in looks that match their personal style.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: What did we learn about the QB class Saturday?
Has anyone emerged as the 2026 draft class' QB1 yet? We have notes and updates on NFL prospects through CFB Week 7.
60K club: Stafford moves into ninth as Rodgers closes in on Roethlisberger for fifth
Matthew Stafford needed 191 yards coming into Week 1 to join the prestigious quarterback club.
NBA big-three tiers: Ranking core trios for all 30 teams
Who has the top core trio in the NBA? Which teams' big threes are on the rise, and which need work? ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks it down in 10 tiers.
📈 2025-26 win projections for all 30 NBA teams
ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton unveils his annual win projections for all 30 teams. Where does your team land?
Ex-NBA star Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI
Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday night after police said they saw him asleep at the wheel and "noticed signs of alcohol impairment."
Annual NBA survey: OKC repeats, Jokic as MVP
The NBA's annual offseason survey envisions the Thunder repeating as league champions, with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic predicted to win his fourth Most Valuable Player honor, according to the poll…
In Spurs debut, Harper has alley-oop to Wemby
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper played 18 minutes in his preseason debut, scoring nine points and notching three assists.
Knicks, Raptors agree to voluntarily dismiss lawsuit
The Knicks and Raptors have agreed to voluntarily dismiss a 2023 lawsuit involving the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN.
Luka to do 'whatever it takes' in LeBron's absence
With LeBron James sidelined to begin the season, Luka Doncic said he'll do "whatever it takes" for the Lakers to win, whether that means doing more or less in James' absence.
Kings' Murray out for start of season with UCL tear
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will be out at least four to six weeks.
An NBA dynasty reborn? Why the Warriors could be more dangerous than you think
ESPN analyst Zach Kram details why Golden State's championship window might not be closed after all.
Cheat sheet: Player rankings, schedule grid, more
Here is all of our key fantasy basketball draft content -- rankings, sleepers, schedule grid and draft tips.
Takeaways: What's ahead for Oklahoma, Indiana, Penn State and more
Our college football experts break down key storylines and performances from Week 7.
Best of Week 7: Indiana is a genuine power on the national stage
The Hoosiers seem entirely at home on top of the college football universe.
Power Rankings: Indiana climbs into top 3; four new teams join the Top 25
What obstacles are the Top 25 teams facing entering the midseason point?
AP Week 7 poll reaction: What's next for each Top-25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 7.
🏈 Northwestern's callback tops Week 7 trolls
Northwestern and Texas were among the programs to offer petty posts after wins in Week 7 of the college football season.
'Not just one-hit wonder': Indiana upsets Oregon
Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 win over No. 3 Oregon. The win snapped a record streak of losses to AP top-five opponents.
Sanders endorses fans rushing field as fine looms
Colorado fans stormed the field after the Buffaloes' victory over No. 22 Iowa State. The act could trigger a $50,000 fine, something coach Deion Sanders was shocked to find out.
UAB fires Dilfer, names Mortensen interim coach
UAB fired football coach Trent Dilfer on Sunday amid a 2-4 start to the season. Alex Mortensen will serve as interim coach.
Hoosiers vault to No. 3 in poll; Texas, USC back in
Indiana moved up to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 college football poll for its highest ranking in program history, while Texas and USC were among five teams entering the poll.
Penn State fires Franklin amid midseason free fall
Penn State has fired longtime coach James Franklin, who is owed more than $49 million.
'Not acceptable': Oregon State (0-7) fires Bray
Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after an 0-7 start -- the program's worst start to a season since 1991. Robb Akey has been named interim head coach.
High-profile '27 recruits pull Penn State pledges
Penn State suffered an immediate hit on the recruiting trail, will a slew of 2027 recruits decommitting in the aftermath of the decision to fire coach James Franklin.
Sources: Texas Tech QB Morton (leg) day-to-day
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is considered day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, after leaving Saturday's game against Kansas with a right leg injury.
Penn State fires Franklin: Top candidates, transfers and recruits
After two shocking losses, Penn State is looking for a new coach. The job quickly becomes the best in this cycle.
The rise of Curt Cignetti, the fall of James Franklin and other midseason thoughts
Bill Connelly looks at both ends of the coaching world, plus the top players, the Heisman race and more.
Tracking the four true freshmen who started the season as QB1
We'll be tracking how the four Week 1 true freshman starting quarterbacks do throughout their debut seasons in college football.
Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: What did we learn about the QB class Saturday?
Has anyone emerged as the 2026 draft class' QB1 yet? We have notes and updates on NFL prospects through CFB Week 7.
Latest matchups for every postseason game, from Celebration Bowl to national title
Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech -- and, of course, Indiana -- continue to surprise in the bowl picture.
Projecting the CFP top 12 at midseason: Buckeyes the team to beat
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 7.
DeBoer's black hoodie, OSU's shirtless fans lead Week 7 superlatives
We awarded superlatives in several nontraditional categories to programs and performances from across Week 7.
'Cookies over brownies': Who said it? College football Week 7 quote quiz
Coaches had plenty to say after Week 7 of the college football season. Can you guess which coach said what?
Brewers or Dodgers? Blue Jays or Mariners? How they can reach the Fall Classic
It's Los Angeles-Milwaukee in the NLCS and Seattle-Toronto in the ALCS. Here's how they stack up.
Who is going to the World Series? Expert predictions for ALCS, NLCS
The Dodgers, Brewers, Blue Jays and Mariners remain. Here's who we think will move on -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.
Why Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.
⚾ What's next for Aaron Judge and the Yankees?
It was another October exit, and the Yankees captain turns 34 in April. Here's what we know -- and don't know -- about next year in the Bronx.
Tucker on free agency, Cubs return: 'We'll see'
Outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is one of the biggest prizes on the free agent market, isn't sure he'll be back with the Cubs. "If not, it was an honor," he said.
MLB announces umpires, crew chiefs for LCS
Alfonso Márquez is working his seventh League Championship Series, serving as a crew chief along with James Hoye.
Jays name Yesavage starter for Game 2 of ALCS
Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday.
L.A. to start Snell in Game 1, Ohtani later in NLCS
The Dodgers will start Blake Snell in Game 1 of the NLCS and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, meaning Shohei Ohtani will only pitch one game.
Springer passes Jeter with 21st postseason HR
Toronto's George Springer homered on the first pitch from Seattle's Bryce Miller in the ALCS opener Sunday, moving past Derek Jeter into sole possession of fifth place on the career list with his 21st…
Miller sets tone for 'resilient' Mariners in G1 win
The Mariners returned to the ALCS for the first time in 24 years Sunday, toppling the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 behind Bryce Miller's six-inning gem on short rest, Cal Raleigh's tying home run and more…
Which MLB playoff teams could end longest runs without titles?
Some contenders that haven't won it all in decades -- or ever -- have reason to believe this is finally their year.
Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff leaders so far
We go inside the numbers to keep tabs on which players are doing the best job at helping their teams win.
Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Cubs after NLDS defeat
Here's how the winter looks in Chicago -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.
Impending free agents, aging stars and an injured ace: How much longer can the Phillies keep contending?
This October brought another early exit for a Philly squad with World Series aspirations. Where does the team go from here?
75 stadiums, 45 states, one vision: Why the Savannah Bananas' next step is their biggest yet
The Savannah Bananas prepare for a new era of bodacious baseball. Check out what "Banana Ball" is doing next.
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