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.
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.
Tkachuk, Matthews face off in Olympic celebration
The Panthers, hosting the Maple Leafs in their first post-Olympic game Thursday night, had a celebration, starting with Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews taking part in a ceremonial faceoff.
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.
🏒 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.
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…
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.
Sens' Tkachuk miffed over White House AI video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
Source: Stars' Seguin (ACL) ruled out for season
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is being ruled out for the rest of the NHL regular season and postseason, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Friday.
Preview, key stats to know for ABC Saturday: Penguins-Rangers, Bruins-Flyers
It's an NHL doubleheader with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's what to watch.
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.
Hack the schedule to your advantage! Fantasy hockey lineup stacks for March
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for March, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, over/under bet for each team
As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the rankings see big shifts beyond the top five.
'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.
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.
One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits
Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason.
NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards
This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.
Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free…
Projected top RB pick Love plans active combine
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, said he will not be one of the combine players who sits out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday.
QB Mendoza would love Raiders' Brady as mentor
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive top pick in April's NFL draft, met with the Raiders at the combine Friday and loves the idea of having seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a…
Simpson out to prove he's 'franchise quarterback'
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback.''
NFL salary cap hits new high of $301.2M in 2026
The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.
Polarizing QB Pavia not toning it down at combine
Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.
Sources: NFLPA has finalists for exec. director gig
The NFLPA has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, sources told ESPN, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists.
Falcons asst. fired amid sex assault investigation
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.
🏈 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.
Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?
Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.
Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 2
Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple of tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.
2026 NFL franchise tag updates: Cowboys tag George Pickens, Falcons tag Kyle Pitts Sr.
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3. See who has been tagged so far and what could come next.
Will Seahawks re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III?
Walker could become only the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the next season on another team.
Wetzel: In search of NFL's fact-finding mission on Giants owner Tisch
If NFL execs want to say there's nothing to see here on Tisch, they should come out and say why.
Future fantasy stars? 12 prospects to track at the NFL combine
Liz Loza looks at rookies who could make a splash in Indianapolis and climb up boards throughout the draft process.
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.
Blaring horn causes short delay in Pistons-Cavs
Friday night's game between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to…
Sources: Suns waive Anthony 3 weeks after trade
Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the guard did not appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.
Spurs sign Plumlee for remainder of season
Mason Plumlee has signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN.
Mitchell, Harden among 4 Cavs out vs. Pistons
All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.
Celtics roll behind historic performance from floor
The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.
Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."
Heat say Powell (groin) to miss at least a week
All-Star guard Norman Powell, the Heat's leading scorer, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the team said Friday.
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.
Don't be surprised if ... Randle finishes in top 10, Nembhard in top 50
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball and more.
Inside the secret history of the black mamba
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.
Sources: Trump, college leaders to meet March 6
Conference commissioners are expected to join sports celebrities and dignitaries on March 6 in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump about the future of college athletics, sources said.
Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?
Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.
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.
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.
Arch out of boot but will still be limited in spring
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is out of his protective boot following a minor foot surgery in January but will still be limited this spring, "especially early on," coach Steve Sarkisian told ESPN.
NCAA eyes big penalties for FB transfer offenses
The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties for schools and coaches who violate the rules of the transfer portal window.
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…
NCAA panel proposes targeting ejection changes
A Division I football panel is proposing a series of rules changes involving targeting ejections, player dress codes and fair catches, the NCAA announced Thursday.
NCAA: Targeting penalties on decline since 2020
Targeting penalties have steadily declined since 2020 NCAA coordinator of officials Steve Shaw said Friday.
No verdict after 6 hours in trial of ex-Cane Jones
Jurors deliberated for nearly six hours Thursday without a verdict in the murder trial of former Miami player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of shooting teammate Bryan Pata outside an apartment in…
Predictions, potential risers and speedsters to watch at the combine
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances, and who will climb boards this week?
Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 2
Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple of tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.
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.
Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan
Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain.
O's Basallo exits game with abdominal discomfort
Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's spring training game against the Tigers after experiencing abdominal discomfort after the catcher made an attempted tag at the plate.
U.S. denies 8 visas for Cuba's WBC delegation
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for next month's World Baseball Classic.
Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut
Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.
Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree…
Giants scratch Devers (hamstring) from lineup
The Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out of a spring training game against the Dodgers on Friday.
Dodgers don't expect Snell to be ready for opener
Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season.
Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.
✍️ 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.
Way-too-early roster predictions for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.
MLB's top CF: 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.
Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.
'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.
An Ivy League All-American? The next Theo Epstein? Why an ace chose Yale over the SEC
When the powerhouse schools called, offering NIL money, Jack Ohman nearly changed his phone number.
Max Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills daughter's wish
Scherzer and the Blue Jays reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.
'Sorry': Giants' Harrison Bader autographs food truck dented by spring training home run
Bader's 408-foot blast in the Giants' spring training loss against Milwaukee on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby food truck.
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.
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.
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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