Blackhawks' Bedard (shoulder) to play vs. Caps
The Blackhawks are "excited" to get forward Connor Bedard back after his 12-game absence with a right shoulder injury.
HOF goalie Hall, who started 502 in a row, dies
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 consecutive starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Ducks' Terry (upper body) misses loss to Carolina
Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry, who shares the team lead with 42 points, missed his first game of the season Thursday night due to an upper-body injury and isn't expected to be sidelined for an…
Sharks acquire Brossoit in trade with Blackhawks
The Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Golden Knights goalie Hart exits with leg injury
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Family values: Avs' D posts Gordie trick, like dad
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick in front of his father Dave Manson, a former player who once had his own Howe hat trick.
Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1…
✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.
Mammoth to host '27 Winter Classic on Utes' field
The Mammoth will make their first appearance in an outdoor game in 2027, when they host the Avalanche in the Winter Classic at University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.
'Even if it's not safe, I still want to play': What NHL players, owners, execs are saying about Olympic ice
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Olympic men's hockey central: Schedule, rosters, how to watch Milan Cortina Games
NHL players are back at the Olympics. Explore the full schedule, rosters and coverage for each team.
The 2026 championship parlays: From conservative plays to huge potential payouts
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.
Men's college hockey check-in: What teams are poised for a Frozen Four run?
A look at the top storylines, players to watch and Frozen Four picks as we hit the season's second half.
Key matchups, stats to know for New York Rangers-Boston Bruins
The Original Six contenders collide on Saturday on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's how to tune in, and what to watch.
Who's trending up? Steven Stamkos, Brandon Bussi and other picks
Goalie notes, power-play trends and which players have been on the rise over the past month.
Need a goalie? Here are the netminders to start, bench or drop
Need to replace a goalie? Here are the fantasy hockey crease situations to watch and the pickups to make.
NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon vs. Celebrini for MVP?
The latest poll from actual PHWA voters is in, with some big changes from December's edition.
Buzz: Rams historically large road favorite; Packers-Bears, Bills-Jags evenly bet
No road playoff team has ever been more favored to win than the Rams. Two other wild-card games are too close to call.
'It's just so wide open': Which is the best NFL team according to the oddsmakers?
Sometimes the Super Bowl favorite is not the team that sportsbooks consider to be the best in the league.
The inside story of the Bears' 'Good, better, best!' craze
After each win, Ben Johnson leads the Bears in a chant they hope to keep alive after Saturday night's game vs. the Packers.
Best bets for Packers-Bears: Who has the edge in wild-card matchup?
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Packers-Bears' wild-card matchup.
🏈 Reid's updated NFL mock draft predictions
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.
Bears' Odunze set to return, hopes to be 'asset'
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round after missing five games with a foot injury.
Bucs fire OC as part of coaching staff overhaul
The Buccaneers fired first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard as part of a series of changes to the coaching staff.
Ohio State's Reese, likely top-5 pick, enters draft
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese announced Thursday on social media that he is entering the NFL draft.
Falcons to interview ex-QB Ryan for new prez role
The Falcons will interview former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, among others, for a new role entitled the "president of football," owner Arthur Blank said Thursday at a news conference.
Commanders corner Lattimore arrested in Ohio
Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday on a possible charge of carrying a concealed weapon, according to police records.
Sources: Fins closing GM deal with Pack's Sullivan
The Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN.
Colts GM believes in Jones 'near and long' term
Colts general manager Chris Ballard still believes Daniel Jones can be the answer to the team's search for a franchise quarterback.
Ravens' Monken: 'Didn't coach Lamar well enough'
OC Todd Monken accepted the blame for quarterback Lamar Jackson's regression in his third season in the system, telling the "Ryan Ripken Show" he "didn't coach Lamar well enough" and "didn't have as…
More turnovers wanted: The Broncos are emphasizing takeaways in their playoff prep
Despite their dominant defense, the Broncos have committed more turnovers than they've forced.
Secret sauce to Bills beating the Jaguars? A big key is the O-line
What makes up the Bills O-line unit's success and its diverse personalities off the field? Let them explain.
NFL's best QB room? How Mac Jones and Brock Purdy helped each other to the playoffs
San Francisco will face Philadelphia on Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET) in part because of a strong bond between the duo.
How the Steelers forged Aaron Rodgers-Mike Tomlin connection
The bond between veteran QB and coach has led Pittsburgh to its first home playoff game since the 2020 season.
Inside Washington's quiet collapse in 2025 and the decisions defining its offseason
Parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury was a bold move that raised the stakes for Dan Quinn & Co. this offseason.
Why did the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel now? Answering key questions
Mike McDaniel seemed safe for a minute, but the Dolphins fired their head coach. What's next for them and McDaniel?
One big thing we're hearing on every NFL team's coaching situation: Hot seats, candidates, more
We have the latest buzz on all 32 coaching staffs, including Mike Tomlin's Steelers future.
Six NFL wild-card games, six matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Packers at Bears? Bryce Young's first playoff game? Justin Herbert vs. Drake Maye? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.
Six wild-card teams, six paths to wins: Each lower seed's chances to win it all
Let's find matchup advantages and rank each team's chance to keep winning all the way to the Super Bowl.
What the world looked like the last time Mahomes, Brady or Manning weren't in the playoffs
For the first time since 1998, an NFL postseason won't include Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.
Darnold, Dowdle among players to strike it rich in incentives
Sam Darnold has earned an extra $2 million in bonus money, and he's not alone in pocketing incentive-based cash.
View items from Jim Irsay's iconic memorabilia collection
See photos of items from Jim Irsay's extraordinary memorabilia collection headed for auction in March, including Muhammad Ali's WBC championship belt and more.
Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the top 25 players for the 2026 draft, starting with two QBs and one really good running back.
Mendoza vs. Moore: Why the CFP semifinals will have a big impact on the NFL draft
New York Jets GM Darren Mougey will be heavily evaluating quarterbacks in the college playoffs ahead of the draft.
'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for both teams.
Ja Morant trade guide: Four offers for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
After a tumultuous tenure in Memphis, Ja Morant could find a new home. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.
↔️ NBA trade tracker: Details for every deal
What deals are getting done in the NBA? Here's every trade of the 2025-26 regular season, starting with the Hawks dealing away franchise star Trae Young.
Giannis says he would 'never' ask Bucks for trade
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says there "will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment" that he asks the team to trade him, adding he plans to be with Milwaukee for the rest of his…
Heat-Bulls ppd. due to condensation on court
The scheduled game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed because of condensation on the court in Chicago on Thursday night.
Wolves hold moment of silence for Renee Good
The Timberwolves held a moment of silence before their game Thursday night for the 37-year-old woman fatally shot in her car by an ICE officer.
Ant 3rd youngest to 10K points: 'Lot more to go'
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Young writes Hawks farewell, embraces Wiz move
Trae Young addressed his trade to the Wizards on social media, writing that he was willing to take a chance outside Atlanta for the first time in his NBA career.
Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
The 2026 championship parlays: From conservative plays to huge potential payouts
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline
Where do all 30 NBA teams stack up one month ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?
Roster overhaul, six pillars and the Pittsburgh Steelers: Inside the Kings' latest revamp
The Kings fired Mike Brown last season, but one year later don't seem any closer to finding their way.
Knueppel, Adebayo headline biggest surprises and disappointments
Our panel of fantasy basketball experts lists their biggest surprises and disappointments so far this season.
Don't be surprised if ... Jayson Tatum returns this season, Kawhi Leonard remains hot
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Cedric Coward and more.
Reports: QB Lagway picks Baylor for new start
Former Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is transferring to Baylor, as first reported Thursday by On3.
🏈 Ranking the best players in the transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
Miami's Lewis encourages Lacy, resilient Rebels
Hurricanes great Ray Lewis pulled Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy aside after Thursday night's CFP semifinal, offering advice that reinforced the values of a Rebels team that never quit.
QB Williams runs reverse, stays at Washington
QB Demond Williams Jr., who initially signed a big-money deal with Washington only to announce he was entering the transfer portal days later, has decided to remain with the Huskies.
Liberty coach Chadwell recovering from surgery
Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell is recovering from surgery for a "serious but treatable medical condition" that was detected before the season, the school announced Friday.
Canes head home in pursuit of title: 'Not finished'
Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in an…
OSU exodus: T McDonald latest Buckeye in draft
Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald announced he's entering the NFL draft, becoming the fourth projected first-rounder to leave the Buckeyes for the draft this week.
U-M RB Haynes staying in college, enters portal
Michigan running back Justice Haynes is returning to college for another year but will enter the transfer portal for a second time.
Ole Miss' Chambliss has waiver denied by NCAA
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for sixth year of eligibility, the NCAA announced on Friday afternoon.
'That's what that $4 million is all about': Behind Beck, Miami delivers a drive for the ages
Carson Beck's touchdown scramble capped an epic 15-play, 75-yard drive for the Hurricanes.
Inside Oregon's rise as a college football blue blood
In a sport that often tethers itself to history and tradition, Oregon has become a unique kind of vanguard.
'I watched every guy': Curt Cignetti's secret to rosters and building Indiana into a CFP power
The Hoosiers' roster is filled with different kinds of players, but all had to meet Cignetti's standards.
Mendoza vs. Moore: Why the CFP semifinals will have a big impact on the NFL draft
New York Jets GM Darren Mougey will be heavily evaluating quarterbacks in the college playoffs ahead of the draft.
Big, bad SEC isn't dead. It's just not special anymore
Can the conference find a way to dominate this new era like it did the previous one?
Why these semifinals are just what college football needed
Tired of the same dominant teams winning it all? These semifinal matchups are for you.
The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system
Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison.
The 2026 championship parlays: From conservative plays to huge potential payouts
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
Graterol, Garrett and Wesneski avoid arbitration
Brusdar Graterol, Braxton Garrett and Hayden Wesneski agreed to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN.
Cubs land Cabrera, trade top prospect to Marlins
The Cubs have acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie, as well as infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon, to Miami.
Ex-Twins GM Levine joins Brewers as adviser
Former Minnesota general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee organization as a special adviser.
Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street
Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble.
Skubal, Tigers face arbitration; sides $13M apart
Tarik Skubal and the Tigers failed to agree on a contract for this season before Thursday night's deadline to avoid arbitration, Detroit announced.
From future HOF pitchers to a veteran catcher: Best fits for under-the-radar MLB free agents
Did your favorite team miss out on the biggest stars of this winter? Here are 15 players to sign instead.
Offseason intel: Which top free agent will sign next?
Here's what we're hearing about Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and much more.
MLB midwinter Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year
Though there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're midway through the offseason.
Who are MLB's top young stars? Ranking baseball's best players at every age from 16 to 25
Julio Rodriguez or Bobby Witt Jr.? Roman Anthony or Jackson Chourio? We rank baseball's best by birth year.
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