What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?
Here's what the group could have looked like had it been competing.
Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
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.
NHL returns to Buffalo, picks Sabres to host draft
The Buffalo Sabres will host the 2026 NHL draft at their home arena, KeyBank Center, on June 26-27.
NHL, NHLPA pleased with Olympic arena ice test
There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were pleased, adding that it was a "a good trial run and…
Fedorov honored, says leaving Detroit a 'mistake'
Sergei Fedorov said leaving the Red Wings was "a huge mistake" as the franchise retired his jersey Monday night.
Jackets win, work late magic in Bowness' debut
Rick Bowness, 70, who was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Ohio on Monday, was officially welcomed as the new coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and later…
Devils GM 'working phones daily' as rumors swirl
With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Wednesday he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.
'Gold or bust' as U.S. NHL players think of Games
The U.S. is confident going into the Olympics despite not winning a "best-on-best" international competition at the adult level since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey or men's Games gold since the 1980…
Pickups: Stack your lineup with Oilers, Senators this week
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
Can breakout star Leo Carlsson get the Ducks back on track?
Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race.
Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. Here's what to know.
How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.
Could Texans' Kirk replicate wild-card outburst with Collins' status in question?
Houston could be without its leading receiver in Nico Collins, but Christian Kirk is coming off his best game with the franchise.
🏈 Longest-tenured head coaches in NFL history
Many NFL coaches pull off winning seasons, but few stay with a team for 20-plus seasons. Learn more about the all-time longest-tenured coaches now.
Broncos get boost as Greenlaw on track for Bills
Set to face the NFL's No. 1 rushing team in the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, the Denver Broncos' defense got a boost Tuesday.
Jags still plan on Hunter playing both ways in '26
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the team still plans on Travis Hunter being a two-way player in 2026.
Source: Commanders to hire son of Doug Williams
The Commanders are hiring D.J. Williams, the son of franchise great Doug Williams, to be their quarterbacks coach, the latest addition to a new-look staff under Dan Quinn.
QB Moore opts against draft, returning to Ducks
Oregon QB Dante Moore, who was projected as a top pick in the NFL draft, has decided to return to school for the 2026 season, he announced on ESPN's "SportsCenter."
Steelers owner on rebuild: 'I don't like that word'
Steelers president Art Rooney II dismissed the idea that he would tolerate a rebuild as the franchise installs just its fourth head coach since 1969.
Two-time Pro Bowl WR Thielen retiring from NFL
Wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL on social media Wednesday.
49ers' Warner not ruling out return vs. Seahawks
49ers linebacker Fred Warner made it clear Wednesday that he hasn't ruled out returning from a fractured and dislocated right ankle as soon as Saturday night.
Sources: Giants finalizing deal with Harbaugh
While contract numbers are still being finalized, John Harbaugh is ready to accept the Giants' head coaching job and the team is expected to hire him as soon as possible, sources told ESPN's Adam…
The Rams' offense flows through ... its running game? Solak on why it's crucial to their playoff run
Los Angeles has the second-most-efficient run game of the past decade -- behind its 2018 ground attack. But these two offensive schemes are very different.
Why coach Dave Canales' continued growth is key to Panthers' next step forward
Canales broadened his imprint on the Panthers beyond his offensive background.
Cowboys' free agency decisions begin with George Pickens
We set the table for Dallas' offseason plans by looking at their salary cap and free agents.
Where would the Jets be if they retained Rodgers instead of signing Fields?
New York coach Aaron Glenn decided to move on from the veteran quarterback.
The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?
Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
Ranking all 32 rookie classes in the NFL: There's the top four ... then everybody else
How does every team's rookie group stack up? Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 based on first-year production, starting with surprises up top.
Nine open NFL coaching jobs, nine predicted hires: Who will land in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York?
Could three coaches who were just fired immediately find new NFL teams? With interviews taking place this week, we projected candidates to fill open jobs.
Candidates on Steelers' radar, and what's next for Mike Tomlin: Answering key questions
Who could replace the head coach, how does this impact Aaron Rodgers and the QB position, and more questions.
The two clear paths the Steelers can take as they figure out life post-Tomlin: Barnwell on what's next
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have parted ways. But will Pittsburgh now change its roster-building approach under the next coach? And who should replace Tomlin?
How Seahawks started over at QB with Sam Darnold and got back to the playoffs
It's been 10 months since the Seahawks traded Geno Smith and signed Darnold. Now they're back in the playoffs.
DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Rams duo tops their positions in value
Build a winning DFS lineup with our DraftKings NFL divisional round cheat sheet.
Courtland Sutton among divisional weekend's top 30 predicted anytime touchdown scorers
Courtland Sutton, Christian McCaffrey and Kyren Williams are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props in divisional weekend.
How the former Broncos head coach has keyed one of the NFL's top defenses
Vance Joseph's return to Denver after an inauspicious head coaching stint raised eyebrows, but his D-coordinator work has again made him a hot head coaching candidate.
Harden: Surging Clips 'can come all the way back'
James Harden voiced his belief that the Clippers can climb from an early-season hole into playoff contention and dismissed the idea that the struggles would drive him away.
Sources: Kuminga demands trade from Warriors
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources told ESPN.
Cavs' Garland injures foot, doubtful for Friday
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and…
Knicks' Brunson ruled out after spraining ankle
Knicks star Jalen Brunson played just five minutes Wednesday against the Kings before an ankle injury in the first quarter ended his night early.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Young (MCL, quad) still out through All-Star break
New Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the mid-February All-Star break, coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday.
Mavs' Flagg exits loss to Nuggets with ankle sprain
Cooper Flagg twisted his left ankle for the second consecutive game Wednesday night and was ruled out.
Potential trade targets to watch for 28 NBA teams: Why two franchises don't have a candidate
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt -- and why their roster status is precarious.
Who deserves to make the NBA All-Star team: We made 25 picks
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
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?
Don't be surprised if ... Kon Knueppel leads the league in 3s made
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Kon Knueppel, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and more.
Thunder remain championship faves; Nuggets, Spurs, Knicks, Rockets next
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the big favorites to repeat as champions, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic the two leaders in the MVP race.
Dirk linking up with Wagner brothers leads top Magic-Grizz scenes in Europe
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic crossed the Atlantic this week to play regular-season games in Berlin and London.
NBA Power Rankings: Suns on the rise, Celtics backslide
The 2025-26 regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings?
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
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.
Disregard whispers of cheating. Indiana deserves to be here
When an upstart like Indiana wins, whispers of cheating are inevitable. Maybe they're just better.
Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking top 25 NFL draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
ESPN's 2025 All-America team: The top players at every position
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
Bloomington unofficially names pond in Indiana DB D'Angelo Ponds' honor
The retention pond is a short walk away from Memorial Stadium and was renamed after the Indiana Hoosiers defensive back following suggestions on social media.
LB Styles joins Buckeyes stars declaring for draft
Linebacker Sonny Styles, who is ESPN insider Mel Kiper's No. 7 overall prospect, became the fifth Ohio State star to declare for the 2026 NFL draft.
🏈 Ranking the best players in the transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
All-American Thieneman leaving Oregon for draft
Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday that he was leaving a year early to declare for the NFL draft, which he said had always been the goal.
CSC urges schools to agree to pay-for-play rules
The College Sports Commission urged schools to sign an agreement pledging to abide by new rules that govern how to pay players, saying, "If there was a time to stick out your neck, it's now."
Ingram, Suh, Donald to enter College Football HOF
Mark Ingram, the first Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy, and Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, two of the most fearsome defensive linemen of their era, highlight the 2026 College Football Hall…
NCAA asks CFTC to suspend prediction markets
The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until more safeguards are in place.
Fisch: 'Heartfelt' talks kept QB Williams at UW
Washington coach Jedd Fisch believes "heartfelt conversations" with Demond Williams Jr. helped keep the quarterback with the Huskies.
Freeman: ND must 'leave no doubt' for '26 CFP
Marcus Freeman said one of Notre Dame's goals for 2026 is to "leave no doubt" as to its candidacy for the College Football Playoff.
QB Moore opts against draft, returning to Ducks
Oregon QB Dante Moore, who was projected as a top pick in the NFL draft, has decided to return to school for the 2026 season, he announced on ESPN's "SportsCenter."
Teams that found the best fits in the transfer portal
The portal closes soon, and many teams have landed their top targets. But which teams did it best?
Which new coaches best rebuilt their 2026 recruiting classes
After an unprecedented coaching cycle, new coaches had to scramble to salvage recruiting classes.
The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?
How Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emerged from nowhere
The architect of the Hurricanes' offense began his career grinding for a job at Southeastern Louisiana.
'How many tackles can one man break!?' Remembering Tommie Frazier and the greatest run in national title history
It's been three decades since Tommie Frazier's jaw-dropping stunt against Florida.
College football buzz: What we're hearing about playoff expansion
Multiple playoff scenarios are on the table ahead of critical meetings this week.
'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.
Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation's true ace?
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
NL Central urgency ratings: How much work each team still needs to do
It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.
The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Infielder Ibáñez, Dodgers ink 1-year, $1.2M deal
Infielder Andy Ibáñez, 32, and the Dodgers have finalized a one-year, $1.2 million contract. Ibáñez hit .239 with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 91 games for the Tigers last season before becoming…
Twins claim switch-hitting INF Brujan off waivers
The Twins claimed switch-hitting infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Braves on Wednesday.
Yanks, seeking pitching, deal for Marlins' Weathers
The Yankees, in pursuit of starting pitching, acquired young left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a package of four prospects on Tuesday.
Padres hire ex-manager Black to front office role
The Padres have hired former manager Bud Black as senior adviser to baseball operations and longtime slugger Wil Myers in a player development role.
Sources: Mets offer Tucker in $50M AAV range
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has been offered a short-term deal by the Mets that is believed to be worth $50 million per season, sources told ESPN.
New D-back Arenado: Expectations still high
Nolan Arenado hopes a move to the young Arizona Diamondbacks can lead to postseason success.
Source: LHP Suarez, BoSox agree to 5-year deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year, $130 million deal with left-hander Ranger Suarez, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Stearns confident in Mets' plan despite criticisms
Mets president David Stearns says he's heard the criticisms of New York's offseason but remains confident that the team is taking the right approach.
Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 clubs
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
MLB offseason grades: Red Sox land Suarez, but did they overpay?
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Alex Bregman lands with Cubs, likely to hit in heart of order
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics
The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied acting and poetry at the Baltimore School of the Arts.
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