NHL free agency 2025: Signing grades for Marchand, Kane, Bouchard, more
On the eve of the free agent market opening, several teams were already quite busy.
NHL free agency tracker: Where will Boeser, Gavrikov, Granlund sign?
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.
Mitch Marner, John Gibson and more
Fantasy hockey impact of players on the move, and the prime roles that open up, as NHL free agency gets moving.
✍️ Trade grades: Report cards for top deals
As major deals happen this offseason, our reporters will grade both GMs.
Oilers, Bouchard, 25, agree on 4-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Evan Bouchard, 25, to a four-year contract extension, avoiding free agency with one of their most valued blueliners who helped the club to…
Sources: Provorov nets 7-year deal from Jackets
Veteran Ivan Provorov, 28, decided to forgo free agency, with the defenseman finalizing a seven-year extension Monday worth $8.5 million annually to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets, sources told…
Knights D Pietrangelo out for foreseeable future
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will not play for the foreseeable future to undergo a bilateral femur reconstruction that "has no guarantee of success," the team said Monday, with the…
Sources: Panthers keeping Marchand, Ekblad
Hours after re-signing Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers kept another integral piece of their Stanley Cup team by re-signing Brad Marchand to a six-year contract extension, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
Kane returns to Wings with 1-year, $3M contract
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Patrick Kane, 36, to a one-year contract extension worth $3 million, the club announced Monday night, allowing the American winger to avoid unrestricted free…
Hurricanes sign Stankoven to 8-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed 22-year-old forward Logan Stankoven to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $6 million.
Knights trade for Marner, sign him to $96M deal
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Mitch Marner in a major sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs and completed a $96 million, maximum eight-year contract with one of the league's top…
Canucks sign G Demko, F Garland to extensions
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Conor Garland to multiyear extensions, the team announced Tuesday.
How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons
After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.
List of all 224 picks, plus scouting notes for every first-rounder
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Grading all 32 NHL draft classes: From one A+ to multiple D's
With all 224 picks off the board, here are the report cards for all 32 front offices.
Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026? Ranking the top candidates to get the call
Does Patrice Bergeron make it in his first year of eligibility? What about Keith Tkachuk? Predicting the next class.
Chiefs seek extension for Kan. stadium financing
The Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise's potential move across the state line…
Ex-Ravens PK Tucker gets 10-week suspension
Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 regular season after the NFL found that he violated its personal conduct policy.
SB LIX performer arrested for halftime protest
A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show in February has been arrested after holding up a Sudanese flag there with the message "Sudan and Free Gaza."
Chargers adding 'Hitman' Harrison to team HOF
The Chargers announced Monday that former safety Rodney Harrison will be inducted into the team's hall of fame.
49ers CB Lenoir arrested on obstruction charge
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night on a charge of obstruction of justice, police said.
Sources: Teams mulling trade offers for T.J. Watt
In recent weeks, multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Steelers standout pass rusher T.J. Watt, who skipped the team's most recent minicamp, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Fins, Steelers swap Ramsey, Fitzpatrick in trade
The Dolphins have agreed to trade All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap.
Waller unretiring as Dolphins trade for tight end
Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, filling the team's void at the position after Jonnu Smith was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.
🏈 2026 mock draft: Miller's early projections
What might the Browns and Rams do with their first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.
Where do things stand with James Cook, Bills going into training camp?
Cook fully participated in practices while he waits for a contract extension.
'Not a lot of regrets': What is Mark Murphy's legacy as Packers president as Ed Policy takes over?
Murphy oversaw a Super Bowl win and major QB changes, from Favre to Rogers to Love, as the Packers' de facto owner.
Raiders hope Devin White can get back to Pro Bowl level, make impact
Las Vegas signed White on a one-year deal in hopes he could recreate the early successes of his career.
NFL players are busy reading these authors, from Tolstoy to Belichick
A.J. Brown made reading cool after his viral moment on the bench in January. But what are other NFL players reading this summer?
Ranking the best remaining NFL free agents: Who are the top unsigned players?
Where could Rasul Douglas and Za'Darius Smith land? Let's restack the top free agents still on the board.
The Mock Draft project: 2025's most wanted fantasy football picks
We put our experts through the paces of multiple mock drafts to derive the ultimate average draft positions for 2025.
Why did Dolphins, Steelers trade Ramsey and Fitzpatrick, and are they done?
Answering questions on the Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick deal, including contract details and what's next.
Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith for Minkah Fitzpatrick?!? We graded the Steelers-Dolphins blockbuster
Do Ramsey and Smith actually elevate Pittsburgh's roster? Did Miami maximize its return with Fitzpatrick? Let's size up the big trade.
Jordan Love weds Ronika Stone; David Bakhtiari seemingly trolls Aaron Rodgers in congrats post
Jordan Love tied the knot with Ronika Stone over the weekend, and former Packer David Bakhtiari seemingly trolled Aaron Rodgers in congratulatory post.
Winning the offseason? Here are the biggest surprise players on each NFL team
Some are fighting for starting spots while others are battling for key depth roles. Here's who have made an early impression.
'Mac's capable of being a starter': Mac Jones being coached hard by 49ers in attempt to revive career
Jones, the No. 15 overall pick in 2021, joined his third team in hopes of learning from Kyle Shanahan.
Sources: Bucks waive Lillard, agree with Turner
The Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113M on his contract in order to acquire free agent center Myles Turner, sources told ESPN.
Sources: SGA, OKC reach $285M supermax deal
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Thunder through the 2030-31 season, sources told ESPN.
🏀 Seven underrated NBA free agents, plus fits
As the Finals showed, a deep bench can make the difference. Here are seven players to watch this week, including former champions and a Hall of Famer.
Sources: Looney exits Golden State to join Pels
Center Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion with the Warriors, agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Clarkson expected to sign with Knicks
Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the Knicks after he clears free agency waivers, sources said Monday.
Sources: Lopez has 2-year, $18M deal with Clips
Free agent center Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Mavs agree to $13M deal with PG Russell
Free agent point guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Nuggets trading MPJ to Nets for Johnson
The Nuggets will trade Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Hawks land Alexander-Walker, Kennard
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. In addition, Atlanta reached a…
Sources: LaRavia to Lakers as Finney-Smith exits
Forward Jake LaRavia agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, a move that comes as Dorian Finney-Smith reached a four-year, $53 million deal with the…
Free agency grades: Grizzlies' Jackson lands $240M extension
The most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Memphis, Houston and Atlanta.
NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, live reports
Our NBA insiders have details on all the signings, trades and buzz for the NBA offseason.
How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
Grading the Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade, plus every major deal this summer
Plenty of deals are already getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
Sources: LeVert agrees to $29M deal with Pistons
Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Ex-Celts center Kornet headed to Spurs
Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN.
Sources: Grizz to extend Jackson on $240M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension.
Sources: Tre Jones back to Bulls for 3 years, $24M
Free agent guard Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the Bulls, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Hornets, Plumlee agree to 1-year deal
Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Knicks to meet with Brown for 2nd time
Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
Sources: Porter agrees to 2-year deal with Bucks
Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr., who declined his $2.5 million player option earlier this summer, has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in…
Sources: Magic land vet PG Tyus Jones for $7M
Free agent guard Tyus Jones agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Lakers unveil Statement Edition uniforms for 2025-26 season
Los Angeles' Statement Edition uniform will feature "LA" on both sides of the shorts for the first time on a core uniform.
NBA summer league 2025: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news
The latest updates from the NBA 2K26 Summer League tournament in Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Las Vegas.
Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
Analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest NBA free agency and trade news with fantasy basketball analysis from Andre Snellings and Eric Moody.
Which NBA teams' drafts get an A? What about a C-? We have grades for all 30
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.
Breaking down the best and worst of the NBA draft
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
🏈 Connelly's 2025 conference previews
Bill Connelly looks at the top players and prospects, and makes his 2025 projections for every FBS team.
Harbaugh added to lawsuit against ex-assistant
Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against Michigan and a former assistant football coach who is accused of hacking into the computer accounts of college athletes across the U.S. to look for…
Sources: Texas State closing on move to Pac-12
Texas State officials began alerting Sun Belt officials of its formal offer to the Pac-12 and plans to accept, sources told ESPN.
Alabama lands top 3 OLB Griffin for 2026 class
Alabama landed four-star outside linebacker Xavier Griffin for their 2026 recruiting class.
Pac-12 welcomes Texas St. ahead of '26 relaunch
After a $5 million buyout to the Sun Belt was approved, Texas State has officially joined the Pac-12 as the ninth member ahead of the conference's relaunch in 2026.
UNC: Cunningham extended, Newmark future AD
The University of North Carolina has extended the contract of athletic director Bubba Cunningham and hired Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing president Steve Newmark as the Tar Heels' next AD when…
Suit accusing BYU QB Retzlaff of rape dismissed
A civil lawsuit accusing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed.
How does a legendary coach move to the college game? Before Bill Belichick, there was Bill Walsh
Belichick's path to North Carolina retraces a route taken by Walsh going to Stanford.
What's ahead in 2025 for Notre Dame, UConn and the Pac-2?
Could the Irish make another CFP run? Could UConn build on a breakthrough season? We break down what 2025 looks like.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Florida schools make big moves
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Who won and what questions remain after recruiting's busiest month
A wild month of visits and commitments is over. Here is what's happening and what it means.
'This is a startup': Meet the man in charge of policing the new world of college sports
Overseeing athlete payments in college sports may seem like a thankless, nearly impossible job. But Bryan Seeley thinks he's up to the task.
Projecting the 2026 NFL draft, one year out: Miller's early predictions for every Round 1 pick
What might the Browns and Rams do with their multiple first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.
'When can I play again?': Inside Bryce Steele's journey back to football after battling cancer
After battling cancer in 2023, Boston College linebacker Bryce Steele is set to be a starter this fall.
Forecaster for Week 15: June 30-July 6
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster.
Bichette and Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
A new kind of MLB mock draft: Our insiders make the picks for all 30 teams -- with trades!
Big trades, trash talk and high-risk picks. Here's how the draft would play out if we were calling the shots.
Inside the MLB draft journey for the sons of two former major leaguers
They share a home state, have ex-MLB outfielders for dads -- and took two very different paths to the top of the draft.
⚾ Are the Tigers the best team in MLB?
Detroit was the first team to win 50 games -- but do our experts actually pick the Tigers to win it all at the halfway mark?
Raleigh belts No. 33, serenaded with 'MVP' chants
Cal Raleigh hit his 33rd homer to become the fifth player in MLB history to reach that total before July, joining Ken Griffey Jr., Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds.
Yanks' Cruz (oblique) to IL, Grisham hurts hammy
The New York Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique and selected righty Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A to fill the spot.
Jays' Santander (shoulder) still not swinging bat
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander still hasn't been able to resume swinging a bat as he recovers from a partially dislocated left shoulder.
Phils say Painter won't pitch in AS Futures Game
Phillies star prospect Andrew Painter will not pitch in the All-Star Futures Game as part of his recovery from elbow surgery.
Switch-pitcher picked for All-Star Futures Game
Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among nine first-round picks from last year's amateur draft selected Monday for the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 12.
Phillies slugger Harper returns in win over Padres
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was reinstated Monday after a stint on the injured list with right wrist inflammation.
Abreu hits grand slam, inside-the-park HR for Sox
Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo home run for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in a rousing 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park, and according to ESPN Research…
Giants put Schmitt (hand inflammation) on IL
The San Francisco Giants put infielder Casey Schmitt on the 10-day injured list Monday because of left hand inflammation.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why the New York Mets pay him $1.19 million every July 1
Bobby Bo hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Tuesday he'll receive his annual hefty check from the team.
2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Who is the slugger to beat?
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.
Best power half-seasons ever: Where Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge rank -- and whether they can keep it up
Two AL hitters are crushing long balls at a historic rate. Before their 81st games, we compare their first-half performances to the best ever -- and whether they can keep it going.
Ranking the top 50 MLB trade deadline candidates -- and finding their best landing spots
More Red Sox stars on the move? A former Cy Young available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.
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