✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.
Knights goalie Hart out with lower-body injury
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is week to week with a lower body injury.
Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1…
Zacha, Khusnutdinov hat tricks power Bruins' win
Veteran forward Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick, and teammate Marat Khusnutdinov added four more goals, as the surging Boston Bruins coasted past the New York Rangers 10-2 on Saturday…
Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on…
Progress on near-ready hockey arena pleases IOC
With most of the seating in place, the IOC is pleased with the progress of the almost-ready ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics amid construction delays.
Reports: NHL selects Sabres to host draft in June
The NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its 2026 draft in June, according to multiple reports. The draft will be held at the Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center.
What comes next after a wild week in the hockey world?
From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.
'Even if it's not safe, I still want to play': What NHL players, owners, execs are saying about Olympic ice
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Rankings: Connor Hellebuyck drops amid Jets' losing streak
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Connor Hellebuych dropping this week.
Steelers aren't sweating playoff drought: 'We came here for what lies ahead'
As Pittsburgh aims to end playoff futility, how's the team approaching Monday's game?
'We can beat anybody': Why a Texas-sized turnaround has the Texans rolling into playoffs
Two key wins and a sideline scuffle highlight a run to the playoffs after an 0-3 start for Houston.
Josh Allen, Bills outlast Jaguars to advance to AFC divisional round
The Bills win after intercepting a Trevor Lawrence pass in the last minute of the game.
Tracking NFL head coach firings: Dolphins move on from Mike McDaniel
There are now eight head coach openings around the NFL. Here are the pros and cons for the open jobs.
Sources: Packers will try to keep LaFleur as HC
The Packers are expected to try to work out a deal in the coming days to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Rams' Stafford has finger sprain but 'good to go'
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford sprained the index finger on his throwing hand but will be "good to go" this Sunday against the Bears.
Disappointed Jags see loss as 'growing moment'
The Jaguars believe some good -- and some motivation -- will come out of Sunday's bitter 27-24 loss to the Bills in the AFC playoffs.
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road
Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the…
Sirianni defends Brown after drops, sideline spat
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended wide receiver A.J. Brown after a pair of drops in Sunday's loss to the Niners and also downplayed an animated interaction the two had in the opening half.
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster
The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I…
Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.
49ers lose Kittle but carry his 'energy' to win
Despite another devastating injury to a team captain, the 49ers embodied the spirit of George Kittle to help will themselves to a playoff win over the Eagles.
👀 Judging overreactions from all wild-card games
Are the Patriots still untested? Could this be the Bills' year? Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? We're sizing up every NFL playoffs wild-card game.
Divisional round odds, early bets: Seahawks favored vs. 49ers, Rams over Bears
Our early bets for the NFL divisional round, plus spreads, lines, totals and FPI analysis for every game.
Betting buzz: Bettors cash in on latest Bears comeback, 49ers' upset win
Bettors took advantage of yet another Bears comeback and also made a dent at sportsbooks with the 49ers' upset win.
Drake Maye carries Patriots to wild-card win over Chargers
In his playoff debut, the second-year QB guides New England to a convincing win against Los Angeles.
Niners defeat defending champs for NFC wild-card win
The victory sends the 49ers to Seattle for the NFC divisional round next weekend.
Does Bengals front office share its players' urgency?
Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase want the Bengals to make some changes, but their vision may be different from the team's.
Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. How can each team win next weekend and advance? Here's what to know.
Offseason guide for eliminated teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The offseason has arrived for 23 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026?
What now for five losing teams from wild-card weekend? Barnwell on each front office's next steps
Potential offensive changes for the Eagles? Retooling needed for the Packers? Let's size up why five playoff teams are heading home early.
How Lamar Jackson, Todd Monken, Ravens' locker room impacted Harbaugh's firing
How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.
Here are 7 reasons why the Bears are the NFL's comeback kings
Saturday's wild-card win over the Packers was the seventh time the Bears overcame a fourth-quarter deficit. Here's all seven.
Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that the Bears came back to beat the Packers. They've been doing it all season.
Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline
Where do all 30 NBA teams stack up one month ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Ja Morant trade guide: Four offers for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
After a tumultuous run in Memphis, Morant could find a new home. Here are trades the Grizzlies should consider.
Four first-round picks for a star?! It's risky. Lessons from the past 14 blockbuster trades
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?
Party like '99? Three reasons for -- and three against -- New York winning the East
Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years?
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out; surgery possible
The Mavericks said on Friday that Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that could require surgery that would sideline him for several months, sources told ESPN.
C's Brown rips refs after loss: 'I'll take the fine'
Celtics star Jaylen Brown was furious with the officiating in his team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs, saying he's tired of not getting the same calls as the opponent.
Schroder suspended for trying to strike Doncic
Kings point guard Dennis Schroder was suspended three games by the NBA for confronting and attempting to hit Luka Doncic after a loss to the Lakers on Dec. 28.
Wagner makes debut, joins Magic for Germany trip
Orlando's Moritz Wagner received an ovation when came off the bench on Sunday against New Orleans, ultimately making his season debut versus the Pelicans hours before he flew home to Germany for the…
Ant sinks winner to cap wild Wolves rally vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards put the finishing touches on a wild, comeback win for Minnesota over San Antonio, a game they opened by trailing 16-0.
LeBron gets jersey patch honoring 23rd season
To mark his record 23rd season, LeBron James will wear a jersey patch featuring a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss and the colors of the teams he has played for.
Risers and fallers: Michael Porter Jr., Derrick White among hottest players this week
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.
'I do smile, and I am happy, at times': The 2025 college football season in quotes
A look back at this provocative year in college football through the words of players and coaches.
Sources: LSU likely adding QB Leavitt from portal
LSU is expected to sign Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, giving coach Lane Kiffin his likely QB1 in his first year with the Tigers.
Raiola joins Oregon as Ducks await Moore's call
Former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media that he has committed to sign with Oregon.
🏈 Ranking the best players in the transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
Key Oregon defensive linemen returning to Ducks
Oregon will keep its starting defensive front intact for the 2026 season, as All-Big Ten selections A'Mauri Washington, Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti all are returning to the team.
Irish deny battery allegation against Freeman
Notre Dame has denied that Marcus Freeman made physical contact with anyone after the football coach was accused of battery in a police report filed Jan. 3.
QB Chambliss' eligibility fight heads to state court
Lawyers for Trinidad Chambliss plan to file suit against the NCAA in Mississippi state court this week for a preliminary injunction that will aim to secure the quarterback's eligibility for 2026.
IU grows as title-game fave after semi blowout
Indiana opened as a 7.5-point favorite over Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Hoosiers entered the season as around a 150-1 long shot to win the title.
Sources: Ex-Auburn QB Knight joining Ole Miss
Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight signed with Ole Miss on Sunday, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Coveted portal WR Coleman transfers to Texas
Cam Coleman, the No. 2 player in ESPN's transfer portal rankings who had 708 receiving yards and five TDs for Auburn last season, is transferring to Texas.
The 10 teams that have gotten off to the hottest portal starts
These programs are already positioning themselves well for the 2026 season
Ranking the best QBs in the transfer portal
A look at the top quarterbacks who are on the move this offseason.
CFP semifinal takeaways: Utter dominance has become the norm for Indiana
The Hoosiers (somehow) keep getting better. How can Miami slow them down?
CFP National Championship first look: Previewing Miami-Indiana
How either Miami or Indiana can win the title, plus X factors for both teams.
CFB buzz: What we're hearing about playoff expansion, conference title games and bowls
Multiple playoff scenarios are on the table ahead of critical meetings this week.
College Football Playoff: Indiana favored by a touchdown over Miami
Lines for the College Football Playoffs National Championship game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Skubal, Tigers face arbitration; sides $13M apart
Tarik Skubal and the Tigers failed to agree on a contract for this season before Thursday night's deadline to avoid arbitration, Detroit announced.
Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street
Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble.
Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program.
Braves bring back reliever Kinley on $3M contract
Right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley, who was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA with the Braves last season, will return to Atlanta on a one-year, $3 million deal.
Sources: Yankees-Bellinger talks at an impasse
Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN.
Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit
The Red Sox said it was "disappointing to lose out" on Alex Bregman after reportedly not offering a no-trade clause to the free agent, who is joining the Cubs.
Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs
The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.
Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal
Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract Saturday, sources told ESPN.
MLB offseason grades: Cubs nab Bregman on five-year deal
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
From future HOF pitchers to a veteran catcher: Best fits for under-the-radar MLB free agents
Did your favorite team miss out on the biggest stars of this winter? Here are 15 players to sign instead.
Who are MLB's top young stars? Ranking baseball's best players at every age from 16 to 25
Julio Rodriguez or Bobby Witt Jr.? Roman Anthony or Jackson Chourio? We rank baseball's best by birth year.
The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system
Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison.
MLB midwinter Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year
Though there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're midway through the offseason.
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