Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Golden Knights...
It's now or never for Vegas, as Carolina leads 3-2 heading into Game 6.
Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even...
A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire...
Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options
Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.
Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
Near elimination, Vegas' Tortorella vows Game 7
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella vowed that the Stanley Cup Final would return to Raleigh for Game 7 after Carolina pushed his team to the brink of elimination.
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Canes on cusp of title
Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of…
Knights' Hart: Carolina fan chants are 'just noise...
Knights goalie Carter Hart, who is gearing up for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, says chants from Hurricanes fans referencing a 2024 sexual assault charge he was later acquitted of are "just noise."
Golden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6...
Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try…
Larkin, Kyrou ... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade cand...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Most impres...
The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned.
How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams...
Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned f...
Whether Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson will start and the WRs' fit are among Cleveland's top storylines.
Former defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at 36
Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, has died at age 36.
😐 Reid coy on Kelce-Swift wedding attendance
According to Reid, despite being half of one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory, Kelce is focused on training camp.
Ruggs denied parole nearly five years after crash
Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
Sources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merrit...
The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL…
Bowles backs Mayfield as long-term QB amid talks
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback and that he doesn't believe the lack of progress on a new deal has impacted him.
Seahawks' SB LX rings salute fans, city, history
At a private ceremony Thursday night, the Seahawks received their Super Bowl LX rings, which feature diamonds, sapphires, team mantras and a tribute to the team's fans, among other elements.
Broncos' Cooper arrested for alleged harassment
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday after he allegedly violated a protection order against him, according to jail records.
Retired Ragnow: Body told me to stop playing
One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the failed physical that prevented his in-season return.
NFL closes personal conduct review of WR Diggs
The NFL has closed its review of wide receiver Stefon Diggs after determining there was insufficient evidence of a personal conduct policy violation, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside the NFL'...
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
Tracking postdraft NFL trades: Wanya Morris to the...
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.
Can the U.S. win it all? NFL players make World Cu...
We asked 29 NFL players to weigh in on who would win the Golden Boot and World Cup.
World Cup only amplifies NFL players' desire for a...
The World Cup is the latest proof of concept that it's possible to have grass fields in all 30 NFL stadiums, even the domes. But obstacles remain from keeping it full time.
It was all by design: The case for MSG as part of ...
As for where they're getting married, has the "Life of a Showgirl" singer already spelled it out for us?
NFL minicamp daily updates: Yes! Jaxson Dart is ad...
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everyth...
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Hurts, Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.
Way-too-early NFL draft rankings for 2027: The top...
The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?
Don't make these six draft mistakes
Avoiding common pitfalls can keep your draft on track for success.
Fantasy buzz: Is Jakobi Meyers the Jaguars WR to t...
Eric Moody breaks down the Jaguars' crowded receiver room and explains why Jakobi Meyers is his WR of choice.
'It's a community thing': Cam Bynum to travel to P...
Bynum, who is half-Filipino and makes his offseason home in the Philippines, said he'll focus on addressing issues such as the lack of clean water due to broken pipes.
$63.4M per year to Mahomes? Let's size up the bigg...
Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
Let's size up the best NFL offenses by personnel g...
Which teams stand out in 11, 12, 13, 21 and 22 personnel groupings? We looked back at the 2025 season and then gave an outlook for the top offenses in 2026.
Wemby: Losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life...
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he is "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.
Knicks cap brilliant run with long-awaited NBA tit...
During a postseason in which comeback victories had become their specialty, the Knicks completed one of the most dominant playoff runs in NBA history with a title-clinching 94-90 win over the Spurs.
🏆 'BING BONG': Top reactions to Knicks' title
The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.
Thunder guard Topic sidelined after back surgery
Thunder second-year guard Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated disc and is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.
Harden charged with unlawful carrying of weapon
Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase
Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.
Euphoric fans celebrate Knicks' title across NYC
It was bedlam on Broadway as the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
Three teams ahead of Knicks in 2027 title odds
Three teams -- Spurs, Thunder and Celtics -- have better odds to win the 2027 NBA championship than the Knicks at sportsbooks around the nation.
Roster lessons from Knicks' title, and why there's...
Here's how the Knicks built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means both sides.
Go N.Y., Go N.Y., Go: Life 19,392 days ago when th...
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973 -- 53 years ago.
Victor Wembanyama's time is coming -- it just wasn't now
The Spurs phenom had an outstanding postseason, but his flaws were on display in the Finals loss to the Knicks.
Go New York Go: After a 53-year wait, the NBA titl...
New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.
'Every team has to go through a little chaos': How...
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.
Grading bold preseason predictions for all 30 NBA ...
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Six trades to transform the NBA draft: We deal eig...
A historic top-2 swap, a calculated move for OKC and a Giannis blockbuster headline six offers that would rock draft night.
First look at next season's NBA Power Rankings: Kn...
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?
Get ready for a wild NBA offseason: 10 teams to wa...
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Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height
The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Texas Tech defends integrity amid Sorsby backlash
In a 20-plus-minute video released, Texas Tech officials defended their integrity and reiterated their support for Brendan Sorsby amid widespread criticism from the rest of the Big 12 Conference and…
Garror's commitment bolsters Texas' 2027 class
Texas landed its second blue-chip defender in as many days Friday with a commitment from four-star edge Jabarrius Garror, ESPN's No. 4 outside linebacker in the 2027 class.
WR Gregory, No. 37 overall in '27, chooses UCLA
Matthew Gregory, the No. 7 ranked wide out and No. 37 overall recruit in the SC Next 300 for the 2027 cycle, has committed to Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins.
Clemson WR Smith gets injunction to play in '26
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
Oklahoma AG calls on Big 12 to suspend Sorsby
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Sources: Kentucky targeting Michigan St. AD Batt
Kentucky has targeted Michigan State athletic director J Batt to be the school's new athletic director, sources said.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Wetzel: Don't blame Texas Tech for a judge's bad r...
You might hate the ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case, but Texas Tech is doing what any school would in this situation.
Big 12 preview: Despite the drama, Texas Tech stil...
With QB Brendan Sorsby (apparently) in the fold, the Red Raiders clearly are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
Ranking the top receivers in college football: Jer...
The Ohio State star is clearly No. 1 on the list, but after that the debate begins.
The 15 early-round MLB draft prospects to know in ...
From an SEC hitter with big-time power to a top 2027 draft prospect you've never heard of, let's rank the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.
What's gone wrong for the Cubs -- and if they can ...
What a difference a month makes. Here's what's behind Chicago's swoon down the NL Central standings and what it means as trade season begins.
Rangers place outfielder Carter on 10-day IL
The Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain after he left Friday's game in the fourth inning.
Royals' Ragans (elbow) has injury rehab setback
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans, who went on the injured list May 8 because of a left elbow impingement, had a setback in his injury rehab and will undergo further testing.
Yamamoto's no-hit bid ends in 9th as Dodgers win
In front of a sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field, Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win over the Chicago…
Braves put Strider on IL with elbow inflammation
The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.
Bogaerts HBP, exits; O's Henderson then hit
Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts left the game for precautionary reasons after he was hit in the head by a pitch. Up big in the ninth, Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio then hit Orioles star Gunnar…
Cubs' Suzuki exits early with knee discomfort
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki left Saturday's 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants because of right knee discomfort after attempting to make a fourth-inning catch, and he told…
Tigers' Skubal loses in return, says rust no excus...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, making his first start since April 29, showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Guardians but said, "I need to be better, plain and simple."
👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
Ramirez breaks bone in left hand as Guardians win
Cleveland Guardians veteran third baseman Jose Ramirez, 33, a seven-time American League All-Star, broke a bone in his left hand on a swing Saturday during his team's 3-1 victory over the Detroit…
Real or Not: It's time to panic about these early ...
A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?
MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contender...
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Spencer Strider exits start early, plus other Satu...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Byron Buxton hits 50 HR? Hunter Goodman breaks NL ...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Fireworks! Backflips! A cup of Jamo? What should the pitcher equivalent of bat flips be?
Why should hitters have all the fun? It's time for pitchers to have their own brand of celebrations on the mound.
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