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😂 'LeWinnipegJets': Winnipeg's Heat tease
The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Granato shifts to adviser role with Canucks
Hockey Hall of Fame player Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Canucks' front office.
Reports: Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year deal
The Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract.
Tortorella let down by VGK 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…
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL ...
Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.
'That was intimidating': Behind the scenes at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp
Who will be the next great hockey player turned analyst? We attended the latest training program in New York to find out.
'We're going to play the best players': Why Dolphi...
The Dolphins drafted 13 players in the spring. They all will have a chance to make an impact this season.
How will Patriots QB Drake Maye adjust to new cent...
Jared Wilson is sliding from left guard to center, the position he played in college at Georgia.
What we're hearing, seeing at Seahawks training ca...
Follow our daily updates from Seahawks training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
Does the 2027 NFL draft class deserve all this hyp...
NFL teams have been anticipating the 2027 draft for a few years. But is this class really as good as they say? We asked around the league.
💍 Bowers gets engaged to high school sweetheart
Bowers and Newell took the next step in their lives together where it all began.
Ex-guard Devey, 38, died by suicide, family says
Former NFL guard Jordan Devey died this week at the age of 38, with family saying the Super Bowl champion with the Patriots died by suicide.
CBS analyst Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
Packers CEO questions team's financial viability
Packers president and CEO Ed Policy says adjustments might be necessary as the NFL's only publicly owned franchise attempts to remain financially competitive in the long term.
49ers mum on Aiyuk, focused on players in camp
49ers GM John Lynch had little to say Saturday about the status of estranged receiver Brandon Aiyuk, choosing instead to "focus on the players that are here."
Kraft: Pats offer Gonzalez richest CB deal ever
Robert Kraft says the Patriots have made an offer to cornerback Christian Gonzalez that would "make him the highest-paid player to ever play that position in the NFL."
Cards TE McBride walks back dig at Arizona fans
Cardinals star tight end Trey McBride offered a mea culpa for saying on a podcast in June that "there's no Arizona fans in Arizona."
Donald's possible return has LA's McVay 'excited'
Coach Sean McVay said former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is putting himself through a "very strict, regimented process" as he considers a return to the playing field.
49ers' Shanahan to be limited in camp after crash
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffered significant injuries in a car crash during his summer break in mid-July that will leave him limited as the team opens training camp.
Fantasy football buzz: Sorting through the Panther...
Liz Loza checks in on three backfields that offer some intriguing running back depth charts.
The nine mistakes that could sink your fantasy foo...
The road to a fantasy football championship is full of pitfalls. Avoid making these mistakes on your way to victory.
'I don't want to be the Rooney': Inside the NFL's coach hiring process
Brian Flores' lawsuit finds the NFL's Rooney Rule at a crossroads as more than 20 coaches spoke to ESPN about the issues they face.
Suns GM confident Bridges' off-court issues in pas...
Suns GM Brian Gregory said the franchise felt comfortable bringing in veteran forward Miles Bridges despite his "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past."
🏀 LeBron to Philly! Brown, Barkley, others react
LeBron James is taking his talents to the City of Brotherly Love and the sports world reacted accordingly.
Curry first active player to have own wing in HOF
Stephen Curry will become the first active player to be honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with his own exhibit when it opens to the public Friday.
Sources: Walsh, C's agree to 3-year, $15M deal
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
Nuggets' Jones agrees to $12M offer from OKC
Restricted free agent Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Thunder, his agent told ESPN, with the Nuggets having the option to match the deal until Sunday night.
LeBron decision came down to wire, agent says
Rich Paul called the lead-up to LeBron James' decision to join the Sixers an "emotional roller coaster" that didn't end until early Friday morning.
Sources: KCP to join 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal with the 76ers after clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.
LeBron's final decision: Why he chose Philly and w...
Everything we know about James' decision to join Brown and the 76ers.
Why Philly? Why not Cleveland or Miami? Here's eve...
This decision creates massive questions for several teams and the legend who once again just rocked the NBA.
Five stars, one ball: LeBron James' fantasy value ...
LeBron James makes the 76ers a strong championship contender, but the individual Sixers' fantasy values take a hit.
NBA futures: Sixers' championship odds shorten to +900 following signing of LeBron
An updated look at the odds to win the 2027 NBA Finals following Philadelphia's signing of LeBron James.
30 things we learned in the NBA this offseason, on...
There are lessons to be taken from every team's moves, big and small, and we break them all down.
Copy of NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after ...
Let's see where all 30 teams stand after a flurry of free agency and trade moves this offseason.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest free agency and trade u...
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron James and the rest of offseason free agency.
Does the 2027 NFL draft class deserve all this hyp...
NFL teams have been anticipating the 2027 draft for a few years. But is this class really as good as they say? We asked around the league.
🏈 Connelly's 'Ifs' List: 18 title hopefuls' needs...
How many big questions have to fall into place for the CFP contenders? Let these tiers be the guide.
Silverfield aims to fix Arkansas' 'loser mentality...
New coach Ryan Silverfield said he walked into a program with "a loser mentality" at Arkansas, and his biggest challenge in Year 1 has been changing expectations within the building.
CB Meredith to reclassify, enroll at Texas in fall...
Five-star Texas commit John Meredith III, ESPN's top-ranked 2027 cornerback, plans to reclassify into the 2026 cycle and enroll early with the Longhorns this fall, he told ESPN on Thursday.
QB Leavitt's offensive transition now Kiffin's foc...
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he's no longer concerned about QB Sam Leavitt's health, focusing instead on helping his transfer signal-caller's transition into the Tigers' offensive system.
Kiffin says he regrets messy exit from Ole Miss
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said he now regrets how he handled his messy exit from Ole Miss before the Rebels' surprising run in the CFP last season.
NCAA D-I Board: No plans to change age rule
The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.
Source: No vote on college sports bill this summer...
The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday.
Texas seeing 'different side of Arch' in offseason...
Texas QB Arch Manning spent his offseason getting healthy, but he also added a key intangible to his game -- taking ownership of leading the team.
Content director for Alabama's NIL outfit arrested...
Robert Suttles, content director for "Yea Alabama," the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation.
Wetzel: UM could have run this investigation throu...
The millions spent to find no "widespread" problems at Michigan seem a strange waste of money, Wetzel writes.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Tennessee hits top...
All the five-stars have announced their commitments. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.
Commitment season tiers: How CFB programs fared on...
What were the biggest developments from the summer recruiting calendar? What comes next?
Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 27
After 26 simulations, we tallied the national titles, Heisman winners, coaching changes, transfers and more.
Introducing the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Belt...
Cooperstown welcomes three new players this weekend. Here's why the trio is headed to the Hall.
MLB trade grades: Red Sox and Nats make first majo...
Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before the Aug. 3 deadline arrives.
Trade deadline buzz: Latest intel and rumors
Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 approaches.
📈 Power Rankings: AL contender debuts in top 10
Our first list since the All-Star break saw quite the shake-up as one team's historic win streak comes to an end.
Rangers put Jung on IL, recall Smith from minors
The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, and recalled veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round…
Mets' Soto hits 10-day IL with left calf strain
Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss a significant period of time.
Beavers' 3rd career walk-off hit carries Orioles
In less than a year at the major league level, Dylan Beavers has already delivered three walk-off victories for the Baltimore Orioles, the last of which came Saturday night, an RBI single in the ninth…
Perez hits 318th HR, passes Brett on Royals' list
Salvador Perez, third on baseball's home runs list among active players who have played for one team, hit his 318th career homer Saturday afternoon, breaking George Brett's franchise record in the…
Ohtani skips bullpen session as L.A. stays cautiou...
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session Wednesday and the team opted to have him skip Saturday's session as he continues…
Sources: A's star Langeliers may miss rest of '26
Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers could miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources told ESPN.
Red Sox trade lefty Early to Nats for INF Mead
The Red Sox and Nationals swapped young talents, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early.
Dynasty rankings: Top 300 players for the next fiv...
Looking ahead to who might be the best fantasy players in 2030 and beyond.
Forecaster for Week 17: July 27-Aug. 2
Set your lineups for the weeks ahead in with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and more.
Twins' and Phillies' special Field of Dreams game ...
Both clubs will include throwback elements for their uniforms as the Field of Dreams game returns on Aug. 13.

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  • BASKETBALL - BIG 3: WEEK 6 HOUSTON 11:00AM
  • 3M OPEN 11:00AM
  • GOLF - CHAMPS: SENIOR BRITISH OPEN 11:00AM
  • 2026 X GAMES 12:00PM
  • NASCAR - NHRA: NORTHWEST NATIONALS 12:00PM
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  • NFL FLAG - GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP 3:00PM
  • SOOCER - CANPL: INTER TORONTO vs FORGE 3:00PM
  • SOCCER - NWSL: SAN DIEGO vs SEATTLE 3:00PM
  • YANKEES vs PHILLIES 5:00PM