Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.
'Always trying to get a little better': How a mental health focus aided John Tavares' renaissance
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
Stars' Rantanen out weeks after Olympic injury
Mikko Rantanen will be out for an extended time for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics.
🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
Lightning's Cooper out 2 games after dad's death
Lightning coach Jon Cooper is out for two games after the death of his father, Robert.
Hellebuyck set for Medal of Freedom, Trump says
Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for the gold-medal-winning U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Donald Trump announced during Tuesday night's…
Devils honor Jack Hughes as NHL play resumes
U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes was honored by the Devils before their game Wednesday night against the Sabres.
Pens' Crosby put on IR, to miss at least 4 weeks
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks after he was moved to injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
USA's gold medal hockey win draws 26M viewers
Tthe United States' Olympic hockey gold medal win over Canada on Sunday drew an average audience of 26 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the U.S.
Blues' Thomas on leave for personal matter
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter.
Quenneville second NHL coach to reach 1K wins
Joel Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in the exclusive club when his Ducks rallied to beat the Oilers on Wednesday night.
NHL trade grades: What can Kulak do for the Avalanche?
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Wyshynski's NHL trade tier rankings: Which big names could bring a Stanley Cup?
The playoff races have restarted, with many teams seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.
Now it's a rivalry: How Team USA won a thriller against Canada, with eyes on 2030
Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.
Fantasy hockey pickups: Why Dostal, Laferriere are post-Olympics must-adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Olympic standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams: Who starred in Milan Cortina?
It was an honor for every player to skate for their country. Some will come home happy, while others will be frustrated.
What to expect at NFL combine workouts: Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates answer 10 questions
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dashes, and who will climb boards this week?
🏈 Kiper's NFL mock draft: Projecting Round 1
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.
Source: Kyler hasn't talked to Cards, refuting GM
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said he has spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, but a source told ESPN that the two have not talked since the end of the season.
Titans cut starting C Cushenberry, safety Woods
The Titans released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation.
Jags, Commanders host teams for London games
The Jaguars and Commanders will be the host teams for the NFL's three London games in 2026, the league announced Wednesday morning.
Replay errors in early games worry NFL coaches
Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel, both members of the NFL's competition committee, expressed concern this week over replay errors in 1 p.m. games last season.
Top NFL prospect Reese says he's an OLB/edge
Ohio State star Arvell Reese, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday.
Bain: NFL teams focused on play, not arm length
Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead.
Source: Bears allow LB Edmunds to seek trade
The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Johnson to Titans in latest Jets trade
The Jets are trading pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, sources told ESPN.
Who will start for the Vikings, Browns and Jets? QB1 predictions for all 32 teams
Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC?
No more Russell Wilson dead money: Why the Broncos can be 'opportunistically aggressive' in free agency
After being saddled with massive dead money cap hits over the past two years, the Broncos enter the 2026 offseason with a clean slate.
Franchise tag updates: Cowboys 'leaning' toward tagging George Pickens
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3.
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.
Can the Lakers solve their Deandre Ayton dilemma? Why the stakes are high for both sides
Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?
🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.
Suns' Ishbia offers $1M to All-Star contest winners
Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star players participating in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year -- and is hoping to entice them by offering a $1 million prize to the winners of the…
Banned by NBA, Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks
Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball…
OKC ends loss to Detroit with top 6 scorers hurt
The Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Harden sits after X-rays show right thumb fracture
The Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Bennett as adviser
Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.
MVP odds tighten as SGA, Jokic near ineligibility
The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for…
NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.
NBA Futures: Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs title favorites; Cunningham making MVP charge
The Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.
USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?
We predicted the 12-man USA basketball roster in the 2028 Olympics
Here's what the squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
Fantasy fast break: Has Zion put durability questions behind him?
A look around the league reveals Zion Williamson finding the ability to stay on the court, plus emerging options on the Clippers, Kings and Jazz.
Botched final play sees Luka hesitate, LeBron miss
The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 on Tuesday after a botched sidelines out-of-bounds play between LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the final seconds failed to produce a quality shot.
What's next for the NBA's 10 worst teams: Evaluating draft, free agency and trade options
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
Freshmen facing pressure in 2026
With big money and big expectations, first-year players such as five-stars Jared Curtis and Jackson Cantwell have work ahead.
NFL draft experts preview the combine workouts: Predictions, potential risers and speedsters to watch
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dashes, and who will climb boards this week?
Judge denies Tennessee QB Aguilar's eligibility bid
A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career.
Virginia QB Morris files lawsuit seeking 7th year
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a seventh year of eligibility.
Prosecution rests in murder trial of ex-Cane Jones
Prosecutors rested their case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of second-degree murder in the 2006 slaying of teammate Bryan Pata.
QB Rivers follows in dad Philip's path to NC State
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack.
Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M
After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to…
Source: Broncos bring Colorado DC onto staff
The Broncos have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Cincy sues transfer QB Sorsby over $1M exit fee
Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, alleging he breached his NIL contract with the Bearcats by refusing to pay a $1 million exit fee following his transfer to Texas Tech.
SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'unworkable'
A study commissioned by the SEC and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences to pool their media rights would generate less revenue than if the leagues continue the decades-old practice of…
Which teams nailed the portal? The best additions for each top 25 team
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
The game that will define the 2026 season for every power-conference team
These are the showdowns you should already have circled on your college football calendar.
'Got to be careful around Mario': Smart, Cristobal trade joking barbs at Steve Spurrier Awards
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner -- named for a coach known for his wit -- Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart fittingly traded jokes on Monday night.
They're back! Key returning players for every top 25 team
With all the focus on the portal, we look at the most important players retained across college football.
As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents'
Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals.
Stashing these injured players is a winning move
Eric Karabell serves up a list of currently injured players to keep on your radar for the last few rounds of your fantasy drafts.
Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.
Way-too-early 2026 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
Who rules the corner outfield -- Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.
Buster Olney on MLB's top center fielders: Where do J-Rod, PCA and Buxton rank?
Our list of the elite at every position continues with a spot ruled some of baseball's young stars.
Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'
NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.
✍️ Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.
Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Rangers' top prospect has surgery, out 5-6 months
Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott, who is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in baseball by ESPN, had elbow surgery and is expected to miss five to six months.
Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.
Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028.
Dodgers' Sasaki hit hard, struggles in spring debut
Roki Sasaki, who is trying for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation, gave up three runs on three hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings in his first spring training outing.
Sabathia to be 24th Yankee with retired number
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in the Hall of Famer's honor at Monument Park before that day's game.
Braves launching own network to air 140 games
The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.
Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.
2026 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which college star is No. 1 on our list?
We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.
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