Panthers' Marchand won't face hearing for elbow
Panthers forward Brad Marchand will be neither fined nor suspended by the NHL for his elbow to the head of Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson.
🏒 Where should the next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.
Sources: Keller, Thompson, Jones make U.S. roster
Clayton Keller, Tage Thompson and Seth Jones have all made the U.S. Olympic roster, sources told ESPN.
Celebrini joins star-studded Team Canada roster
Macklin Celebrini, 19, has been added to the Team Canada roster for the Olympics along with Nick Suzuki, Bo Horvat, Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson and Darcy Kuemper.
Wilson propels Caps with Gordie Howe hat trick
The Capitals' Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist and even got into a fight with Sam Carrick for a Gordie Howe hat trick Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Sweden hands U.S. first loss at world juniors
The Americans lost for the first time in four games in the world junior tournament to finish second on group play. They will play Finland, a 7-4 loser to Canada later Wednesday night, in the…
Sabres tie franchise mark with 10th straight win
Tage Thompson scored twice within 2½ minutes in the third period and had an assist as the Sabres beat the Stars 4-1 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
Grading Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, plus snubs and surprises
Is this group good enough to win gold -- and prevent its U.S. rivals from winning for the first time since 1980?
The NHL is back at the Olympics! Everything you need to know about hockey in Milan Cortina
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams
At the end of 2025, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots. Plus, each team's MVP.
Stack your January lineups with Senators, Kings and these players
Use the NHL schedule to your advantage when setting your lineups in January with these teams and player picks.
Source: Saints WR Olave out due to blood clot
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.
🏈 All-Rookie Team: Is Ward or Shough the QB1?
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.
Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers
The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said.
49ers' Kittle (ankle) 'absolutely' expects to play
George Kittle, who sat out the Niners' Sunday night win against the Bears because of a sprained left ankle, said he "absolutely" expects to play in Saturday's crucial showdown with the Seahawks.
Burrow on drought: 'Something's got to change'
With the Bengals again missing the playoffs, quarterback Joe Burrow said "something's got to change" heading into next season.
Steelers' Rodgers to ponder 'options,' retirement
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that…
Love clears protocol but will sit out until playoffs
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.
What the Colts' historic collapse could mean for their future
Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon keep GM Chris Ballard and cocach Shane Steichen in place? The new owner faces tough decisions.
Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18.
Ravens-Steelers winner takes AFC North: 'This is going to be a slugfest'
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.
The NFL's best players at every position: Barnwell names his annual All-Pro teams
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft
The No. 1 pick is still up for grabs. Here's how the Raiders and Giants can each secure it.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Will the Raiders clinch the No. 1 pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.
NFL futures: Seahawks enter Week 18 as Super Bowl favorites
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.
Thunder remain championship favorites; Spurs make leap
The Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions.
Why a single injury could give long shots a real chance to win MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear leader to win the NBA's MVP award after the Nikola Jokic injury, but if SGA misses extended time a whole cast of long shots have a chance to win.
🐝 Latest trade buzz, intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Redick, Doncic say refs allowed Pistons fouling
After the Pistons turned what had been a tight game for most of Tuesday night into a 128-106 rout, Lakers coach JJ Redick admitted the officiating affected his team.
Judge dismisses crypto suit against Cuban, Mavs
A federal judge has dismissed a cryptocurrency lawsuit filed in 2022 against the Dallas Mavericks and former majority owner Mark Cuban.
NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN.
Bulls' Giddey, White, Collins sidelined by injuries
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins for at least a week.
Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters
Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.
Wemby hyperextends knee, 'confident' he's OK
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night's win over the Knicks with a hyperextension of his left knee but said he believes he'll be "all right" and expects to play in the next game.
23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
A closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.
Our cheat sheet for 2026: Big questions, awards picks and All-NBA rosters
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to ...
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.
How speedster Zachariah Branch made a fast impression at Georgia
After transferring from USC, the elusive receiver has become the Bulldogs' most dangerous weapon.
Will Ole Miss be the latest team to get revenge in a CFP rematch?
The Sugar Bowl showdown will mark the fifth time in the playoff era that two teams will meet in the CFP.
Carrying logs and 5 a.m. workouts: How Curt Cignetti made his first team a winner
After winning a title as an assistant with Alabama, Cignetti's first head-coaching job had a lower profile.
26 QBs to watch in the 2026 transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.
College football transfer portal: Tracking who plans to enter the portal
The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
MVPs for every bowl game: Arch Manning and Texas roll
It's bowl season, and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
Sources: Utah OC Beck joining Michigan staff
New Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham is bringing Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Michigan, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
FSU hires GM role as part of football revamp
Florida State filled the newly created position of general manager of player personnel by bringing back former Seminoles staffer John Garrett.
Louisville RB Brown says he's entering portal
Louisville running back Isaac Brown plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Miami knocks off Ohio State, marches on in CFP
Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a scoring pass, and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 at the Cotton Bowl in the first College…
🏈 Grading Whittingham's move to Michigan
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Ewers: Chose NFL over portal to cement UT ties
Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers said he chose the NFL over lucrative offers for a final college season in order to preserve his relationships at Texas.
Ducks' Lanning echoes call to wrap CFP by Jan. 1
Oregon coach Dan Lanning reiterated his desire to see the college football season end Jan. 1 every year.
Manning's 60-yard TD run seals Horns' Citrus win
Texas quarterback Arch Manning wrapped up Citrus Bowl MVP honors with a 60-yard scoring run in a 41-27 victory over No. 14 Michigan.
Day: Buckeyes' disastrous start in loss falls on me
Ohio State found itself in an early 14-0 hole in Wednesday's CFP quarterfinal game against Miami, a disastrous start the Buckeyes couldn't recover from in a 24-14 loss.
Quarterfinal takeaways: Miami's toughness, defense huge in upset of Ohio State
The Canes got the biggest win of the playoff so far. We're going inside every CFP game.
Key matchups, players to watch and projections for CFP quarterfinals
We break down Ohio State-Miami, Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss.
MLB offseason grades: Astros land Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Soderstrom signs A's deal at future Vegas home
Tyler Soderstrom's signing ceremony was the first such event at the A's future Las Vegas home, the latest step in the club's scheduled move in a little more than two years.
Source: Angels, reliever Yates reach 1-year deal
The Angels and veteran reliever Kirby Yates, 38, have agreed on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN
D-backs GM: Marte talks won't linger much longer
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said Tuesday that while a trade of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte remains unlikely, a resolution is expected "shortly."
Sources: Angels restructure rest of Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, sources told ESPN.
Source: Giants, Mahle agree to 1-year contract
The Giants have reached a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Tyler Mahle, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Japanese ace pitcher Imai to join Astros
Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we'll remember for decades to come.
Who will be the next to unwrap a new long-term contract?
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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