Lightning or Canadiens in Game 7? X factors, top p...
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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previewing a Game 7......
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🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Blues sign Holloway to 5-year, $38.75M contract
The Blues signed forward Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract worth $38.75 million. Holloway ranked second on the team with 22 goals and was tied for second in points with 51 this past regular…
Marner's 2-goal night helps Vegas eliminate Utah
Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart made 21 saves and the Golden Knights beat the Mammoth 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
The Sabres defeated the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
Hurricanes to get Ehlers back in time for Game 1
Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned Saturday night, when his club defeated the Philadelphia…
Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash...
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be…
Tocchet: Flyers not 'mentally prepared' for Game 1...
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on…
McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the…
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres, Golden Knights advance; ...
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, while the Canadiens and Lightning will go to Game 7.
After 'unfortunate decision,' Colts' Seth McGowan ...
He had a challenging road back after an arrest in college, and McGowan wants to make the most of his NFL chance.
Sources: Colts declining Richardson's '27 option
The Colts are declining to exercise QB Anthony Richardson's fifth-year option for 2027, a source told ESPN, meaning Richardson will hit unrestricted free agency after the 2026 season.
🏈 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?
Sources: Steelers not picking up option on Jones
Tackle Broderick Jones, who continues to recover from offseason neck surgery, won't have his fifth-year option picked up by the Steelers, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources: Giants' Slayton has core-muscle surgery
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury recently and is expected to be sidelined throughout the Giants' offseason program this spring, sources told NFL Network.
Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident...
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County…
Mahomes on track to participate in first OTAs
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, continuing to progress well in his rehab from knee surgery, is on track to participate in the first round of OTAs.
QB Mendoza working under center in rookie camp
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza says he has learned a lot over the last two days of rookie minicamp but noted he still has a long way to go when it comes to taking snaps under center.
Ravens on QB Pavia: 'Show us what you can do'
Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, saying they're looking for what he can contribute in camp.
'It's excellence': Shedeur Sanders graduates from ...
The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree.
Copy of Why Giants leaned bigger, stronger and physical in...
New York focused on bringing in bigger, more physical players in its first draft led by coach John Harbaugh.
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Taking a closer look at some of the trends, rule changes and other takeaways from the start of Mike Repole's first season with the league.
Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
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.
Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.
What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...
One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?
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.
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Here are the keys to Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
East playoff takeaways: 76ers outlast Celtics in G...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Summer is here for 20 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Celtics, Hawks, Blazers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🎬 KAT appears in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
The movie released in theaters on Friday, a day after the Knicks advanced to the East semifinals.
76ers, Embiid vanquish Celtics in Game 7 thriller
The 76ers became just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after holding on in a thrilling Game 7 win over the Celtics.
Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
Reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's iconic playoff winner in 2019, RJ Barrett got a friendly bounce to hit the winning 3-pointer in overtime, helping the Raptors force a Game 7 with a 112-110 win over the…
Pistons roar back to stun ice-cold Magic, force G7...
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally, erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Lakers blow out Rockets, advance to face Thunder
LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how many more seasons he has…
Magic rule star Wagner out again for Game 7
The Magic ruled out Wagner (right calf strain) for Sunday's elimination game against the Detroit Pistons.
Embiid to Philly: Don't sell tickets to Knicks fan...
Joel Embiid pleaded with 76ers fans to not sell their tickets to Knicks fans ahead of the rivals' playoff series.
NBA Futures: Knicks advance, move to 19-1 to win c...
The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
'Him and Bronny are twins': LeBron addresses viral...
Side-by-side comparisons between Anderson and LeBron's eldest son, Bronny, have gone viral on social media through the years.
For DiVincenzo: Timberwolves turn Game 6 arrival i...
The Timberwolves guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round series against the Nuggets.
The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
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.
Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.
What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and ...
The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. It leaves Tech with big questions.
Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted…
Reports: Big 12 reaches 5-year private equity deal...
The Big 12 is the first conference in major college sports to strike a league-wide, private capital deal.
Copy of Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Top 25 portal classes: Re-evaluating Texas Tech af...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
25 players you'll find out about this college foot...
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
Western Michigan, Toledo, Miami aim to be MACtion ...
Life continues to be hard in the MAC. Can WMU repeat? Can UMass win a game? Bill Connelly breaks down every team.
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had...
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-star QB who could replace him
Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.
O's prospect Gibson to make debut vs. Yankees
On Sunday against the Yankees, prospect Trey Gibson will make his major league debut for the Orioles.
Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS...
Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Mariners scratch Raleigh with 'general soreness'
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who had been slated to bat second and start behind the plate, was a late scratch from the lineup on Saturday night before a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Kansas City…
Astros' Walker hit in head by pitch, says he's OK
Houston first baseman Christian Walker expects to be in the lineup Sunday even though he left Saturday's game in the ninth inning after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Boston left-hander…
Braves' Acuña exits early with hamstring tightness...
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning because of left hamstring tightness.
Padres reach deal to sell to Jones-Feliciano group...
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.
🐶 Judge's cleats spotlight his dachshunds
The Yankees' slugger wore custom Nike cleats, featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.
Springer exits after hit by pitch again on foot
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left his team's 11-4 win over Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.
Reds issue 7 straight walks, tying MLB record
The Reds issued a record-tying seven straight walks in the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pirates, just the third time in MLB history a team walked that many batters consecutively.
Fantasy baseball news: Springer's out for the Blue...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in base...
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Meet the All-April team -- and the biggest early d...
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars and disappointments at every position.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.
Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB te...
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Bad vibes, therapy sessions and a purple Empire State Building: The lowest moments of the Mets' season so far
The team with MLB's second-highest payroll has the worst record in the majors. Here's how New York got here.
MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling, while a couple of unexpected contenders continue their rise up our list.
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