🏒 CHL-USHL Prospects Challenge watchlist
The hockey scouting world will descend on Alberta this week for a look at top draft-eligible players.
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP
The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list.
Can the Predators turn their season around?
Nashville is the NHL's worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades?
Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber
The Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Flyers honor late Parent with tribute before game
The Flyers honored former goalie great Bernie Parent, who died in September, with a two-day celebration that culminated in a 6-3 win over the Devils.
Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery.
Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving…
Isles' Romanov has surgery, to miss 5-6 months
Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder.
Stars' Rantanen gets automatic one-game ban
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received an automatic one-game suspension after getting ejected from his second game in a three-game span.
December schedule hacks: Stack your fantasy hockey lineups with Devils, Mammoth players
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for December, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
Best this week: The case for a new 'playoff cutoff' date
We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here's a better date for hockey fans to use.
Who's making the grade, and who's failing at the NHL quarter mark? Grades for all 32 teams
From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Solak spins Week 12 forward: Should Browns stick with Sanders? Could Colts lose AFC South?
Ben Solak sizes up Shedeur Sanders' first start, the sudden three-team race in the AFC South, George Pickens' next contract and Week 12 trends to watch.
Jennings hits Moehrig after MNF over 'cheap shot'
49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a "cheap shot" from Tre'von Moehrig by throwing an open-handed right cross to the Panthers safety's face mask after the final whistle Monday night.
👀 Browns poke fun at Raiders, lead NFL trolls
NFL teams remained petty as the calendar nears the holiday week, but one squad took it to another level.
Lamar has toe injury; 3rd ailment in 3 weeks
Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't participate in the Ravens' walk-through Monday because of his latest injury.
Vikings place struggling QB McCarthy in protocol
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the flight home Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
Gabriel cleared but Sanders to stay Browns' QB1
Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday.
Source: Chiefs RB Pacheco targeting Thu. return
Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco is targeting a return to the lineup against the Cowboys on Thursday, a source said.
Chase sorry for spitting: 'What I did was wrong'
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.
Brees, Rivers lead list of 2026 HOF semifinalists
Five newcomers -- QBs Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, WR Larry Fitzgerald, TE Jason Witten and RB Frank Gore -- are among the 26 modern era candidates to make it to the semifinal stage for the Pro…
Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI
The MRI for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder but showed no additional damage, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.
Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus Thanksgiving game memories
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 13. We also picked out Thanksgiving memories for 31 teams that have played on the holiday (sorry, Jaguars).
Ranking the best defenses to stream each week the rest of the season
A look at defenses to consider streaming to gain an advantage on the competition during the fantasy playoffs.
Free agent pickups: The players you need for a playoff push
All the free agent options worth adding as we look ahead to Week 13 of the fantasy football season.
Cam Ward's best game yet? No. 1 pick continues to progress
Despite the Tennessee Titans' 1-10 record, Ward continues to make strides in his rookie year.
49ers top Panthers, as Christian McCaffrey beats former team
It was McCaffrey's first meeting against the Panthers, who traded him to the 49ers in 2022.
Inside Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson's contract extension, and Micah Parsons' role
The Lions wanted to sign Hutchinson to a long-term contract, but deals for other pass rushers, especially Micah Parsons, kept moving the target.
NFL Week 12's fashionable arrivals, featuring 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey
NFL stars didn't just show up to play -- they showed up in style. Here are this week's best looks.
'I'm who they been lookin' for': Shedeur Sanders and more of NFL Week 12's top quotes
Week 12 was packed with bold statements, sharp sound bites and honest postgame moments.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 12: Is the J.J. McCarthy era already coming to an end?
Is it time for the Vikings to move on from their QB? Should the Browns keep Sanders in their lineup?
The main thing to know from every Week 12 game: 49ers make playoff push, while Panthers slump
Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 12.
Three Week 12 comeback wins and what they mean: Barnwell on the Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions
Dallas was down 21. Detroit was down 10. And Kansas City was down 11. What did we learn as all three rallied in the second half to win their Week 12 games?
Did Cowboys' win over Eagles set the table for a playoff run?
Dallas overcame a 21-0 deficit to beat their division rivals, but the path to the postseason remains tough.
NFL futures: Rams leapfrog Eagles for Super Bowl favorite status
Win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
Early bets for Week 13: Texans' defense to fluster Colts, five other plays to make
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are six early bets to consider making going into Week 13.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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👀 Queen claps back after Falcons name-drop troll
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.
Draymond has sprain; Kuminga also out vs. Jazz
Warriors forward Draymond Green, who sustained a right foot sprain after Portland's Donovan Clingan fell on him on Friday, missed Monday's game against the Jazz.
Pels' Poole OK'd for on-court work; Jones out week
Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was cleared to resume on-court basketball activities Monday after missing 10 games because of a quad strain. Also, forward Herb Jones will miss at least one week because of…
Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" in a lawsuit claiming misconduct and mismanagement by the Suns' governor.
Lakers rule out Ayton, sign Timme to 2-way deal
The Los Angeles Lakers, who will be missing Deandre Ayton for the immediate future, signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.
Blazers' Billups pleads not guilty in poker case
Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty, on Monday, to charges tied to his alleged role in rigged poker games involving Mafia figures. He was released on…
Herro keeps red-hot Heat rolling in season debut
Tyler Herro eventually got going in his return from ankle surgery in September and led Miami to a win over Dallas on Monday night.
Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row
Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th…
From LeBron and CP3 to KD and PG: NBA draft classes down to just a few active players
The aughts are over? Here's a look at draft classes with the fewest players remaining in the league.
'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.
Early contender questions: How top 16 teams can keep playoff hopes alive
Our insiders answer one big question on the top NBA teams with title ambitions.
Jokic, SGA, Giannis and Luka are off to historic starts: Why this MVP race could be epic
Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to scorching starts. What does it mean for the MVP race?
Why LeBron James' most remarkable NBA streak is now at risk
James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.
What to know about Damon Jones, the man at the center of two NBA scandals
After making more than $21 million across 11 seasons in the NBA, the NBA journeyman fell hard -- and, prosecutors allege, into a life of crime.
Pickups: Time to add Collin Gillespie, Derik Queen, Jusuf Nurkic
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Bill Belichick's legacy takes a detour at North Carolina
A season in, the legendary NFL coach's head-scratching decision to helm a lowly ACC team continues to confound.
CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in, who's out, who has work to do in each league
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.
Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 13
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 13.
Power Rankings: Miami's making moves; two new teams join
What has each Top 25 team improved in most since the season started?
Defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams: Brent Venables' D delivering
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Transfer portal primer: 'At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 2, you're going to see people instantly commit'
Expect a wild two weeks when the college football transfer portal opens in January.
Heisman Trophy race: Will Jeremiyah Love run past Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin?
The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but what will it take for Jeremiyah Love to vault past Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin?
Wetzel: Lane Kiffin has a near $100 million decision coming Saturday. He better win Friday
As the drama at Ole Miss drags on, there's a game to play Friday. And the pressure on Kiffin to win will be overwhelming.
UGA dismisses OL after police chase tied to mom
Georgia has dismissed backup offensive lineman Nyier Daniels a day after his arrest after allegedly driving more than 150 mph while attempting to flee police. Daniels initially sped past police while…
😈 Texas-Arkansas roast leads Week 13 trolls
The Longhorns reduced the Razorbacks to bacon after their Week 13 win.
Cincy AD apologizes to BYU, church for fan chants
Cincinnati AD John Cunningham issued an apology to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for derogatory chants made by some of the Bearcats' fans.
Indiana expects Sarratt, Kamara back vs. Purdue
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects two injured starters -- receiver Elijah Sarratt and All-American defensive lineman Mikail Kamara -- to return for Friday's regular-season finale.
Briles looks forward to 'new chapter' at ENMU
Art Briles said during his introduction at Eastern New Mexico on Monday, "It's a great moment for me, I hope it's a great moment for this university. I'm extremely excited to start this journey, this…
CFP, ESPN extend deadline for format changes
The College Football Playoff and ESPN agreed to extend the deadline to Jan. 23 to determine if there will be any changes made to the format for 2026 and beyond.
PSU's Allar making 'full recovery,' eyes NFL draft
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar told ESPN he's amid a "full recovery" and gearing up for the NFL predraft process.
Source: Four-star OL Utu decommits from Alabama
Four-star offensive lineman Sam Utu, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound blocker from Orange, California, decommitted from Alabama on Monday, reopening his recruitment amid late-cycle flip efforts from SMU, a…
Attorneys: LSU saga hindering Kelly job candidacy
Attorneys for Brian Kelly have informed LSU in a letter that the school's claim that it had not "formally terminated" Kelly as its football coach has "made it nearly impossible" for Kelly to get…
Ohio State-Michigan, Texas-Texas A&M and betting lines for every Top-25 team
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Ohio State-Michigan, Texas-Texas A&M and every top-25 matchup.
'We're working to the end': How interim coaches handle their short time in charge
In a wild coaching carousel, this is the season of the interim coach. They talked about how to get through the season.
Cal fires Justin Wilcox: Top candidates, transfers and recruits
Cal is the latest to join the coaching market. Leadership and financial issues make it tricky for candidates.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Ohio State, Miami, Iowa on the rise
As more of the best recruits commit, here's our latest look at the top 65 classes.
Week 13 recruiting intel: Virginia Tech's moves, Jordan Carter latest, biggest visits
Less than two weeks until the early signing period, it's the last push for some classes.
Surprise signings! Potential busts! We hand out free agent superlatives
We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026 and where they might land.
Mets GM: Running it back isn't right thing to do
In addressing the Mets' decision to trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, GM David Stearns said "last year wasn't good enough and running it back with the exact same group wasn't the right thing to…
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Rangers' Garcia highlights non-tendered players
Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim headline the list of 66 MLB arbitration-eligible players who were not tendered contracts by their respective teams.
Dodgers items sell for nearly $900K at auction
A quartet of Los Angeles Dodgers items sold at California-based SCP Auctions for just under $900,000 over the weekend, including the 2025 World Series Game 7 tying and winning home run balls caught by…
Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen.
Rockies retain Schaeffer after 119-loss season
Warren Schaeffer, who took over as interim manager of the Rockies after Bud Black was fired amid a historically bad season, will return as manager in 2026.
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said…
Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend their 2023 title.
MLB offseason grades: Judging the Nimmo-for-Semien swap for Mets, Rangers
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
MLB 'reclamation' candidates: Six free agents who could bounce back with new teams
Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026?
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