'I've almost got to be perfect at all times': Gavi...
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?
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Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup M...
A wild opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.
Copy of Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Canadiens ente...
Here are previews for both of Wednesday's games, plus highlights and key plays from Tuesday's contest.
Canucks' Rutherford stepping down from role
Jim Rutherford is stepping down as Vancouver's president of hockey operations following next month's NHL draft.
⛸️ Sold out: Canes not restocking 'beer skates'
The Hurricanes' viral drinking vessel, the beer skate, won't return this season after the item sold out early in Carolina's playoff run.
Knights score late after no-icing call, win Game 1...
The Anaheim Ducks were irked by a linesperson's decision to wave off icing on the Vegas Golden Knights' winning goal in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinals series Monday, with coach Joel…
Hedman: Absence was to address mental health
Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.
Sabres' Carrick (arm) expected back vs. Habs
The Sabres' Sam Carrick, who injured his arm during a fight March 31, is back at practice and expected to play in the next round against the Canadiens.
Islanders' Schaefer leads Calder Trophy finalists
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov and Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke were named finalists for the Calder Trophy.
PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit
Women's professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL on Wednesday designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.
Avs tame Wild again, improve to 6-0 in playoffs
A goaltender change didn't amount to much for Minnesota on Tuesday night, as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through the Wild's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 victory…
Leafs win draft lottery after front office shakeup...
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery Tuesday for the first pick in the NHL draft, a victory at a critical time for a franchise that failed to…
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.
Four questions the 49ers still need to answer: Fro...
Which positions are still up for grabs, and when will the 49ers part ways with Brandon Aiyuk?
Steelers' 2026 draft picks ranked from starters to...
From Germie Bernard to Eli Heidenreich, who are the Pittsburgh rookies who can contribute immediately?
New NFL Power Rankings poll: We ranked all 32 team...
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.
👀 Reid's early 2027 NFL mock draft: Arch No. 1?
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?
Source: Pack signing veteran Taylor as new QB2
Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor signed with the Packers and is expected to be the favorite to back up starter Jordan Love.
LT out of hospital after stomach-related issue
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was discharged recently from the hospital following a stint for a stomach-related issue and is returning home to Florida.
Charges against Sneed from shooting dropped
A charge against L'Jarius Sneed stemming from a 2024 shooting has been dropped.
Source: Seahawks to sign edge rusher Fowler Jr.
The Seahawks are signing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told the NFL Network on Tuesday.
Source: Giants beef up D-line by adding Reader
The Giants have agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract sign veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources: NFL, refs on verge of agreeing on CBA
Negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association on a new CBA have progressed far enough that the union has scheduled a ratification vote for Thursday night, sources said.
Chef shies from financial questions in Diggs trial...
A jury found former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery on Tuesday.
Source: Richardson reports to Colts' workouts
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. reported Monday for voluntary offseason workouts after staying home the past two weeks, a source told ESPN's Stephen Holder.
College coaches evaluate the draft: Steal for Cowb...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what others did.
Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 vet...
Could Xavier Legette lose snaps to Chris Brazzell II in Carolina? Will Carrington Valentine get jumped by Brandon Cisse on the Green Bay depth chart?
Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson's Met Gala prep in...
Former college teammates Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson reunited while getting ready for the Met Gala -- and their preparation routine included a unique element.
Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in
After paying Will Anderson, will Houston do the same with its franchise quarterback?
Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...
Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first draft picks of the year.
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.
Clippers troll Pacers ahead of draft lottery with ...
If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9 on Sunday, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.
Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and mo...
Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.
NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder roll to victory ove...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
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Swat attack: Wolves questioning Wemby's blocks
Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks in Game 1, "at least four were goaltending."
C's Brown fined $50,000 for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Celtics forward Jaylen Brown $50,000 after he said officials had "an agenda" against him in Boston's first-round loss to the 76ers.
Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt dislocates right pinky...
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinkie against the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Cavs' Mitchell on not getting to line: 'I don't fl...
Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop…
Pistons pull away from Cavs to take Game 1
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20, and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Lakers' Reaves 3-for-16 as shooting woes persist
After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares…
Thunder roll past Lakers in Game 1 of West semis
The Thunder cruised past the Lakers to open their Western Conference semifinals series, even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored fewer points and committed more turnovers than he had in any other…
Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral
Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.
NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridic...
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the conference semifinals begin.
Stacking the remaining NBA teams, from 1 to 8: Can...
Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
NBA Futures: Wolves move to 25-1 after Game 1 win ...
The Timberwolves moved to 25-1 to win the NBA championship after their big road win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.
Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which tea...
Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
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.
🏈 Under-the-radar players for every Top 25 team
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.
Big Ten distributes record $1.37 billion in revenu...
The Big Ten Conference distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 members in the 2024-25 fiscal year, an increase of nearly $500 million.
Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.
No. 4 ranked RB Roberts commits to Longhorns
Four-star prospect Noah Roberts, ESPN's No. 4 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Texas, he told ESPN.
Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility…
Jones-Drew, son of NFL All-Pro, commits to UCLA
Class of 2027 running back Duece Jones-Drew, the son of former NFL All-Pro Maurice Jones-Drew, has committed to UCLA.
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.
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…
'Everyone is completely bought in': How Matt Campb...
Changes are already evident on the second floor of Penn State's football building, but will it translate into top-10 wins?
Copy of College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.
Rodon, Cole give up 6 runs each in rehab starts
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón allowed six runs, five of them earned, and seven hits in 6⅓ innings during his third and likely final minor league rehabilitation start for Triple-A…
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Red Sox OF Anthony has sprained wrist, dodges IL
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, sent back to Boston to see a hand specialist on Monday, was diagnosed with a sprained right wrist, but he will not be placed on the injured list yet, interim manager…
Yankees to honor John Sterling with jersey patch
The Yankees announced Tuesday they will wear a patch on their jersey sleeves as a tribute to John Sterling, the team's longtime radio voice who died Monday at age 87.
Reds closer Pagan (hamstring) carted off, IL-bound...
Reds closer Emilio Pagan will be put on the injured list after being carted off in the ninth inning Tuesday because of a left hamstring injury.
Pirates' Devenski, Kelly both suspended, fined
Pirates reliever Chris Devenski and manager Don Kelly have both been suspended and fined after Devenski intentionally threw at Reds rookie Sal Stewart during Saturday's game.
Astros' Correa (ankle) scratched from lineup
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers after hurting his left ankle in the batting cage before the game.
Valdez tossed as Hinch questions LHP's actions
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch questioned the actions of his own pitcher, Framber Valdez, after the left-hander hit Trevor Story with a pitch following back-to-back Boston Red Sox home runs Tuesday night…
Ex-Braves owner, media mogul Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Braves and Hawks who made his mark as a media mogul and a philanthropist, has died at the age of 87.
Olney: Vintage Mike Trout is back, thanks to some ...
The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Updated projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and on...
The first six weeks of the season exposed issues for every club. Here's what must be fixed.
Fantasy baseball: Snelling's potential Friday arri...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Slow start or an early-season mirage? Go 'all in' ...
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at four players who have started slowly who he expects to turn things around quickly.
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.
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.
Olney: John Sterling was the perfect voice for the Yankees -- and their fans
Whether New York's longtime radio voice was celebrating a win or frustrated with the team, you always knew the score.
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