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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stars' Rantanen out weeks after Olympic injury
Mikko Rantanen will be out for an extended time for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics.
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.
Now it's a rivalry: How Team USA won a thriller against Canada, with eyes on 2030
Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.
Olympic standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams: Who starred in Milan Cortina?
It was an honor for every player to skate for their country. Some will come home happy, while others will be frustrated.
'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.
Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.
Fantasy hockey 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.
2026 NFL franchise tag updates: Cowboys will 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.
NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards
This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.
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.
Agent: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade
The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN.
Source: Fins 1st, Steelers worst in NFLPA survey
For the third consecutive year, the Dolphins ranked first in the NFL Players Association annual report cards, according to survey results obtained by ESPN. The Steelers finished last.
OSU's Styles wows with 43.5-inch combine vertical
Projected top-10 pick Sonny Styles posted the best vertical jump by an off-ball linebacker at the combine since 2003 and also dazzled with a 4.46 time in the 40-yard dash and an 11-foot-2-inch broad…
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.''
Sources: Cowboys to franchise-tag WR Pickens
The Cowboys will do what has been expected on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, sources told ESPN.
Downs believes he's best defender in NFL draft
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs said being the "best defender" should carry more weight than positional value when selecting players in the NFL draft.
🏈 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.
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…
Sources: Johnson to Titans in latest Jets trade
The Jets are trading pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, sources told ESPN.
Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 1
Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.
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.
Shedeur Sanders' unlikely Todd Monken 60th birthday present? A porcelain horse head
The Cleveland Browns quarterback also got a horse head of his own, for a very simple reason.
Faces of the 2026 NFL combine: Maximum effort and unforgettable expressions
The NFL combine puts top prospects in front of countless cameras, and because they're sprinting full speed or lifting heavy weights, the result is often some hilariously intense facial expressions.
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.
'Beef Stew' is carrying on the legacy of an iconic Detroit big man
The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Beef Stew experience.
Pistons? Cavs? Knicks? Celtics? A wild card? We asked NBA insiders to pick an East favorite
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.
🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
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.
Gibson, 40, agrees to 2-year deal with Grizzlies
Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his representative Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Hawks plan Magic City night to honor 'institution'
The Hawks are paying tribute to Magic City, Atlanta's famed strip club, with a promotional night planned for March 16.
Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare
Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."
Sources: Markkanen (hip) out at least 2 weeks
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip Thursday, sources told ESPN, making him the latest Utah player to be sidelined because of an injury.
SGA cleared to return for short-handed Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.
Knueppel sets rookie 3-pt. record -- in 59 games
Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.
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.
NBA Futures: Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs title favorites; Cunningham making MVP charge
The Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.
What's next for the NBA's 10 worst teams: Evaluating draft, free agency and trade options
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
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.
Source: Broncos bring Colorado DC onto staff
The Broncos have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
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.
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…
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.
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 1
Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.
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.
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.
'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.
Sabathia to be 24th Yankee with retired number
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in the Hall of Famer's honor at Monument Park before that day's game.
Froemming, MLB umpire for 37 years, dies at 86
Longtime MLB umpire Bruce Froemming, who worked 5,163 games, third most in big league history, died Wednesday at age 86.
Twins scratch Lewis from lineup as precaution
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team's exhibition game lineup Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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.
✍️ 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.
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.
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.
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.
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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