Copy of Hurricanes even the series: Grades, big questions ...
Hurricanes managed to hold off Golden Knights. Here's what it all means.
Sources: Kings hiring Laviolette as head coach
The Los Angeles Kings are hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Monday.
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Reports: Red Wings' Larkin has 3-team trade list
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday.
Wild keep McCarron in fold with 6-year, $20M deal
The Wild signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20M contract, taking an impending free agent off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
Avs' Landeskog wins Messier, Masterton awards
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on Tuesday won the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Hurricanes scratch Andersen, start Bussi in G4
The Hurricanes turned their crease over to Brandon Bussi for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, and in his first playoff start, he delivered Tuesday, stopping 18 of 21 shots as Carolina outlasted the…
Staal nets wild winner as Hurricanes even series
Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory over the Golden Knights, evening the Stanley Cup Final at…
Ex-NHL player Rheaume named Sceptres coach
Former NHL player Pascal Rheaume was named coach of the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, becoming the second member of his family to join the PWHL this spring.
Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case
The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock's brief tenure in Columbus in 2023 before the Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN.
Larkin, Kyrou ... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade cand...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Most impres...
The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Canes even the series ...
The Stanley Cup Final is now a best-of-three, with Game 5 taking place on Thursday in Raleigh.
How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams...
Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
How the Hurricanes have weathered a playoff baby b...
Three Carolina defensemen have recently expanded their families. Here's how the team has helped them juggle the new responsibilities.
'Stanley Pup' 2026: Which dog name takes first pla...
The NHL's "Stanley Pup" is a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs that's airing in the U.S. and Canada on Monday.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec,...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
Let's size up the best NFL offenses by personnel g...
Which teams stand out in 11, 12, 13, 21 and 22 personnel groupings? We looked back at the 2025 season and then gave an outlook for the top offenses in 2026.
Which NFL teams are most likely to have a big turn...
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first.
32 NFL teams, 32 unanswered QB questions: Graziano...
Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?
Fantasy football: Don't make these six draft mista...
Avoiding common pitfalls can keep your draft on track for success.
Fantasy buzz: Does the returning Cam Skattebo have...
What is Cam Skattebo's ceiling as he returns to a Giants squad that is expected to feature the run game?
How the 49ers reacted to their rival Rams trading ...
From the moment the trade was announced, San Francisco began to prepare for a tougher Week 1.
Future is uncertain for 3 Colts -- including Jonathan Taylor -- entering contract years
Jonathan Taylor, DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson are headed toward the last year of their deals.
Coach says Browns QB1 competition to continue
Browns coach Todd Monken said he is unlikely to name a starting quarterback between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on Thursday.
Cousins: Raiders QBs 'a working force together'
Veteran Kirk Cousins doesn't see himself as a mentor to rookie Fernando Mendoza and the rest of the Raiders quarterbacks, suggesting the group is "a working force together."
Sources: Bengals restructure Burrow's contract
The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, freeing up $10 million in cap space for the upcoming season.
Firms accused of defrauding NFL's concussion fund
Five law firms were accused of scheming to defraud the NFL's concussion settlement fund of more than $87 million.
Aiyuk aims more harsh comments toward 49ers
For the second time in three days, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seemingly aimed some harsh comments at the San Francisco 49ers for how they have handled his situation over the past couple of years.
Ravens' Campbell says 19th season likely his last
Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell believes his 19th season in the NFL will be his final one.
Murray: More reps would ease transition to Vikes
Kyler Murray said the most difficult part of the transition to Minnesota from Arizona has been splitting reps with J.J. McCarthy and the rest of the Vikings' quarterbacks as part of the competition.
🏈 QB battles, rookies, more from NFL minicamps
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.
Pats' Gonzalez, desiring new deal, shows at camp
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is eligible for a contract extension, reported for mandatory minicamp this week after skipping most of the voluntary program.
Copy of Why the Browns see a 'world of upside' in Jared Ve...
"This is an attacking front, and that's kind of my style," the edge rusher says of his new team in Cleveland.
'He's going to help us a lot': Why Chiefs believe ...
Kenneth Walker is being asked to lift the Chiefs' offense more than any running back before in the Mahomes era. Can he?
NFL minicamp daily updates: Yes! Jaxson Dart is ad...
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside NFL's hi...
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
Copy of 10 players who could get traded before the season'...
The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.
How did the DC Defenders get a retired champ back ...
During Sunday's UFL playoffs semifinal, Mintze was asked about his "two-week sabbatical from his real job." Mintze's response? "Allegedly."
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
New FPI projections for the 2026 NFL season: Which...
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
LeBron on GOAT debate: Taking nobody over me
LeBron James, when asked for his take on the basketball GOAT debate, said: "I'm not taking nobody over me."
✍ Grading bold season predictions for every team
The Knicks will reach the Finals: A+. Ace Bailey will lead all rookies in scoring: D. Let's reevaluate 30 predictions from last October.
'Rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 8 arrested
An NBA Finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned "incredibly reckless," New York City police claimed after eight people were arrested.
OKC GM backs Chet as 'underdog,' defends SGA
Thunder GM Sam Presti supported center Chet Holmgren following their disappointing playoff exit and hit back against the nagging criticism star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets for his foul-drawing.
Spurs stun Knicks in MSG to revive Finals hopes
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win Monday night as the Spurs returned to their "brand of basketball" to cut the Knicks' series lead to 2-1.
Brown on FT gap: 'Never thought I'd see' in Finals...
Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York's eight.
Brown: 'Extremely important' to get KAT involved
The Knicks called getting Karl-Anthony Towns more involved late in games a priority after their offense stalled in the Game 3 loss to the Spurs.
Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
Victor Wembanyama was among players on both the Spurs and Knicks to condemn the videos permeating social media of apparent New York fans physically attacking Spurs supporters.
Wemby avoids flagrant foul for shoving Brunson
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for his shove to the upper body of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in Game 3.
Bare feet, a Hamlet sculpture and quiet fire: How ...
In the biggest city in the NBA, the league's biggest man found a rare moment of peace -- and used it to drive his team back into an NBA Finals most experts said was over.
Copy of NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on where Giannis Antetokounmpo could end up this offseason.
'He's us -- except he's very good at basketball': ...
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
Timberwolves howl in new uniforms, logo and courts...
The Timberwolves' new designs are what the team calls a blend of familiar pieces of franchise history.
Inspired by Karl-Anthony Towns, funeral home hosts...
A funeral home in Brooklyn will host a watch party for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals after being inspired by Karl-Anthony Towns' openness about his late mother.
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the...
Handpicked by Wemby, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.
The divine (actually!) force behind Wemby and the ...
A group of Catholic sisters have gone viral for their decades-long dedication to their hometown team. If their prayers are answered, the Wemby Era will begin with a Spurs win.
Everything the Spurs figured out in their Game 3 w...
Let's break down Game 3 from all angles, then evaluate what it means for Game 4 and beyond.
NBA futures: Knicks, Brunson remain title, MVP fav...
San Antonio's win in Game 3 created a big shift to the odds, but New York remains the favorites as the Knicks head into Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead.
Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Which roster has the most talent?
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
Future Power Rankings: How all 68 Power 4 college football teams stack up
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Big 12 preview: Despite the drama, Texas Tech stil...
With QB Brendan Sorsby (apparently) in the fold, the Red Raiders clearly are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
Wetzel: Sorsby ruling a temporary injunction that ...
It's hard to comprehend a judge's ruling that will enable Brendan Sorsby to play college football this season.
NCAA D-I Cabinet tweaks five-year eligibility plan...
The NCAA Division I cabinet put off a vote on the age-based eligibility model it is considering and instead made minor adjustments to the proposal.
Sankey scoffs at notion of SEC-B1G super league
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
📈 Latest 2027 recruiting class rankings
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Edge rusher Green adds to LSU's haul for 2027
Days after losing a blue-chip defensive end in the 2027 class, LSU coach Lane Kiffin added another Sunday with a pledge from four-star edge rusher K.J. Green, No. 45 in the SC Next 300.
4-star safety Gilbert picks Auburn over Georgia
Four-star safety Chance Gilbert, ranked No. 29 in the SC Next 300, committed to Auburn over Georgia on Monday.
Kentucky DL dies at 20; no foul play suspected
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20, the school announced Monday.
Texas court sets Sorbsy-NCAA trial for February
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
Big 12 ADs hold call to vent over Sorsby ruling
Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark, making it clear they are united around the notion that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby should not be eligible for…
Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...
What new faces and top prospects will impact the 2026 season? We stack the best of the bunch.
Picking college football's top non-QB playmakers i...
It won't just be QBs who affect the upcoming season. These players stand to make a big impact.
Welcome to college football recruiting's busiest m...
We take a look at the teams that are winning, the recruitments who will be most interesting and more.
The Pac-12 is back! Will Boise State rule this lea...
The Pac-12 has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
How back is the U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing...
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would...
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.
What all 30 MLB teams must do before the trade dea...
Is your team going to make a midsummer splash? Here's how the next few weeks could decide the season.
Hot potato! Get rid of these imposters while you c...
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the current stats and passes judgment on which hot players need to go.
Acuna awaits MRI results and more Wednesday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
The best player on the Dodgers not named Ohtani? A...
After a historically bad October, L.A.'s young center fielder is making a name for himself on a roster full of superstars.
2026 MLB All-Star predictions: Full AL, NL rosters...
Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our latest look at who will make it to Philly.
👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
'Surreal': Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut
Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his rousing major league debut to rally the White Sox past the Braves 6-5.
Yanks' Chisholm quiets 'overrated' chants with HR
Jazz Chisholm clapped back at chants of "overrated" in Cleveland on Tuesday night, homering in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Guardians.
D-backs' Lovullo defends Marte: 'Great teammate'
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, saying any idea that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse "couldn't be further from the truth."
Braves' Acuña injured while running to first base
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game at Chicago in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. He is considered day-to-day and will have an MRI on Wednesday.
Skenes' visit with Little Leaguers for 'love' of g...
Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, recently found himself at a Little League practice in Pittsburgh. He described his stop to hang out with the Little Leaguers as an important reminder of why he started…
Angels' Kochanowicz, Moncada both need surgery
Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery and is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season. Yoan Moncada needs surgery on his balky right knee.
Sources: Brewers, Lara reach 7-year extension
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed outfield prospect Luis Lara to a seven-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Cubs' Taillon out until after the All-Star break
The Chicago Cubs are expected to be without starter Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring.
Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate...
Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Inside the Athletics' Vegas debut -- a spectacle, and a theater of the absurd
Underneath the site tour and the glitzy entrances, the A's Vegas preview still felt like big league baseball in a minor league stadium.
Biggest takeaways from MLB owners meetings -- and ...
Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.
Catch with a star? Skenes delights little leaguers...
The 2025 NL Cy Young award winner hung out and played catch with the little leaguers for about two hours.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Do...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Brewers are coming on strong.
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