Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for all the latest signings
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Sharks reward Graf's breakout with 3-year deal
Forward Collin Graf, who had 21 goals and 25 assists in 81 games last season, re-signed with the Sharks on a three-year deal worth $12.75 million.
Penguins sign Novak to 3-year contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed dependable forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension on Friday.
NHL rookie roundtable: Gavin McKenna and other top rookies answer burning questions
How would you want people to describe your game? Most embarrassing hockey story? We got the answers to those questions and more from some of the NHL's top rookies.
No. 1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, outlined his season goals on Wednesday at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar
Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.
Goldeneyes GM steps down to fill head coach job
Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as the Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill the team's head-coaching vacancy, the PWHL announced on Thursday.
Celebrini extension makes him NHL's highest-paid
The $18.8 million average annual value on his five-year extension will make Macklin Celebrini the highest-paid player in the NHL.
Blue Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year contract
The Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract.
Granato moves into adviser role with Canucks
Hockey Hall of Fame player Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Canucks' front office.
Tortorella let down by Vegas call after Final run
John Tortorella admits he was "disappointed" by the Golden Knights' decision not to retain him after their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final but says he is already thinking about another…
Kane returns for second stint with Blackhawks
The Blackhawks and Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $8 million as the winger returns to the team where he became an NHL superstar.
Blue Jackets sign Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season.
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.
'LeWinnipegJets': Jets capitalize on the Miami Heat's LeBron presser link mistake
The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.
Stars still eye long-term deal with Robertson
Stars GM Jim Nill said signing winger Jason Robertson to a long-term contract remains his goal, after the two sides ended a contentious negotiation with a one-year deal this week.
Ex-RB Lynch featuring at HDA's SummerFest
The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth SummerFest in Toronto this weekend, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest.
Robertson avoids hearing, takes Stars' $12M deal
After a season in which he led the club with 96 points, Dallas forward Jason Robertson, who nixed a trade to the Seattle Kraken this summer, avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Stars…
NHL takes over TV production for champion Canes
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the coming season…
Mammoth ink D Marino to 8-year, $54M extension
The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an 8-year, $54M extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Clowney returns to roots, agrees to join Texans
Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft.
👏 CJGJ pays $20,000 of Bills staffer student loan
During a Twitch stream Thursday, the Bills' safety gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff.
Judge issues clarification to NCAA eligibility order
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that it does not include…
Samuel on Niners reunion: 'Just matter of time'
Deebo Samuel, who left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco.
Saints' Bresee to have season-ending ACL surgery
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday.
Three-time Pro Bowl guard Peat retires from NFL
Andrus Peat, a three-time Pro Bowl selection over 11 NFL seasons, has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Soreness keeps Rams' Garrett out 3rd straight day
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," Sean McVay said on Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day…
Packers RT changes last name to honor heritage
Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele.
Saints WR Polk surprisingly retires from NFL at 24
Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday.
Anniversary of Korey Stringer's death completes reconciliation for family, Vikings
The Aug. 1 anniversary marked the positives that grew out of a tragic day, including the Korey Stringer Institute.
'I don't know who No. 3 is, but holy s---': Every NFL team's biggest training camp riser of all time
Let's look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason -- one from each team.
HBO's 'Hard Knocks' featuring Seahawks debuts Tuesday: What to expect from Seattle
From shadowboxing to Leonard Williams' hobbies to Devon Witherspoon's contract, here's what you might see.
Why Aaron Glenn is focused on improvement for Jets instead of Super Bowls in Year 2
New York's coach is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations.
Too many receivers? A look at the Patriots' crowded WR room
Which of the seven receivers are getting the most work in camp? And what New England could do about it.
Latest news, buzz from training camps: Cowboys focused on red zone work; Vikings' Murray has best day yet
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
Buzz: What is Deebo Samuel's potential in 49ers return?
With Samuel returning to the 49ers, does his outlook warrant a fantasy draft pick?
Clay's Playbook: A game plan for your draft day
Mike Clay goes position by position and lays out a successful approach for 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Untold stories of NFL camp holdouts -- and hold-ins
Holdouts can be brutal. Here are some notable stories from each side of the bargaining table.
Tracking NFL preseason hold-ins: Robinson, Gibbs, Vea and Tuipulotu
Here is the latest on Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu.
How are the Bucs handling Mayfield, Vea's contract situations? 'We're just going to play ball'
Contract situations for Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week.
The legacy of Taysom Hill in New Orleans: 'There's only one'
The do-it-all player leaves behind a Saints career in which other teams have tried to replicate without much success.
The history of the Super Bowl in Los Angeles: 8 champions, 3 locations, 1 birthplace
We look back at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN (Feb. 14).
💍 Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones tie knot
Mitchell and Jones shared their first dance to Musiq Soulchild's 2000 hit song "Love," as seen in a video posted by agent Troy Payne on Instagram.
Sources: Wemby lands signature shoe in Nike deal
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama signed a new, long-term deal with Nike that includes a signature sneaker, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Attorneys clash over text meaning in Rozier case
Terry Rozier's attorney argued in a court filing Friday that a text sent by a co-defendant shows the NBA veteran did not know about the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted.
Sources: Payton back to Dubs on vet minimum
The Warriors are bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, sources said.
Holmgren: OKC's departures were like losing family
Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren told reporters Saturday afternoon that the departures of three contributors to the Thunder's 2025 championship team felt "like losing a family member," but at the same…
KD compares 76ers' star power to his Warriors
Kevin Durant compared the new-look 76ers to his Warriors teams in terms of offensive firepower after Philly added LeBron James in free agency.
Sources: Mavs' Marshall re-ups for 3 years, $52M
Mavericks forward Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension that will take him through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN.
Why the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron never got serious
LeBron James chose elsewhere, major upgrades never materialized and Golden State is again banking on continuity.
'Oh my gosh, here we go': How LeBron landed in Philadelphia
For 22-time All-Star LeBron James, his last decision was about loyalty -- not to any of his previous stops but to his own basketball compass.
Grades for every free agent signing, extension: Draymond, LeBron, Wemby and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Draymond Green returning to the Warriors on a one-year deal.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.
Stacking which teams can keep the NBA's parity run going
The NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. Which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9, and which ones are a long way off?
Judge issues clarification to NCAA eligibility order
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that it does not include…
👀 Teams to break through, bounce back in 2026
Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?
Belichick avoids GM comment amid UNC inquiry
Bill Belichick avoided questions about Michael Lombardi after North Carolina announced it had opened an investigation into the Tar Heels' GM.
Miami lands top unsigned recruit Sears for '27
Miami landed its top-ranked player of the 2027 class in recently reclassified four-star athlete A'mir Sears.
WR Hopkins tries coaching as Georgia Tech asst.
Five-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach but says he isn't retiring as a player yet.
Sources: Ex-MLB official tabbed to head Big East
The Big East is expected to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as the league's next commissioner, sources told ESPN.
Experts call for new heat rules to protect linemen
As football practices get underway amid hotter-than-normal temperatures, two organizations are calling for a different approach to prevent heatstroke in linemen, who make up 90% of heatstroke deaths…
Big Ten, SEC add support to college sports bill
The Big Ten and SEC have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports.
Longhorns land No. 3 RB prospect Williams-Callis
Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3-ranked running back in the class of 2027 and the reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, has committed to Texas over the likes of Missouri and Texas…
2027 recruiting classes: Indiana, Penn State debut in expanded rankings
Summer recruiting is winding down. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.
College football X factors: Key issues for Top 25 teams
The players, position groups or situations that could swing the season for each of the top teams.
Tawa's bunt try irks Guardians in perfect game bid
After Arizona's Tim Tawa tried to bunt to break up a Cleveland perfect game bid on Sunday, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said it was a perfectly acceptable decision even though tensions boiled…
Tigers in 'weird place' after trading ace Skubal
The Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
Braves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants
The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, 31, to the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced late Sunday night, as the NL East's first-place team landed a 6-foot-3 right-hander who is…
Rays acquire Peralta from Mets, bolster rotation
The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets in a move that gives Tampa Bay one of the AL's best rotations for the stretch run.
Yankees acquire slugger Garcia in trade with Nats
Infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, has been traded from the Nationals to the Yankees in exchange for four right-handed pitchers.
Friedman objects to claim Dodgers ruining baseball
The Dodgers' acquisition of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again put them at the center of outrage about the sport's economics. Asked if the team is ruining baseball, president of baseball operations Andrew…
Sources: Cubs land playoff vet Gausman from Jays
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN.
🎧 30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'
Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.
Athletics' Kurtz to see specialist for thumb injury
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday about his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list.
Initial impressions of Skubal blockbuster: Are Dodgers unstoppable?
L.A. sent shock waves through baseball with another ace addition. Here are our first impressions.
Inside Tarik Skubal's last two days as a Tiger
With a trade seemingly inevitable, the two-time Cy Young winner tried to keep things normal amid the chaos.
MLB trade grades: Mets deal Peralta to Rays, White Sox add Castillo from M's
Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before Monday's deadline arrives.
MLB trade dominoes: Predicting where the 10 biggest names on the market will land
Based on what ESPN's Jeff Passan is hearing, we predict where the top trade candidates will land -- and how they impact each other.
Ranking every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline
You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals?
A new No. 1 after Skubal trade! Ranking top trade deadline candidates and best fits
Which difference-makers are available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting, with a few new additions near the top.
Last-minute MLB trade deadline intel: What Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are hearing
Will the Red Sox get their shortstop? Which top starters will be dealt following the Skubal blockbuster? Here's the latest.
Closer stock watch: Edwin Diaz set to return
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Wetzel: Recalling lessons of 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'
As Ohtani chases another MVP award, his former interpreter serves his punishment in a Pennsylvania prison.
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