Stanley Cup playoff picks: Predictions for Avs-Kni...
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four
The semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs begins Wednesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Avalanche, Golden Knig...
The next round of the 2026 playoffs is set to begin with the two Western juggernauts. Get caught up on everything here.
Who will be beasts of the East? Early look at Hurr...
Who will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.
🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
PWHL expands to San Jose as league grows to 12
The PWHL completed its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California as San Jose became the league's 12th team.
Austria, Norway post victories at hockey worlds
On Tuesday at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland, Hungary shut out Britain, a newcomer to the top division, 5-0 at Tuesday for its first victory at this year's tournament.
Sources: NHL denies Knights' appeal of sanctions
The Vegas Golden Knights have lost their appeal of NHL-imposed sanctions for not making the team available to the media, meaning coach John Tortorella's fine and the loss of a second-round draft pick…
Tuch struggles won't affect next deal, agent says
Buffalo forward Alex Tuch, 30, a huge disappointment in the Sabres' second-round series loss to the Montreal Canadiens, will hit free agency this summer, and his agent, Scott Bartlett, told ESPN on…
Sources: VGK yet to allow Cassidy, teams to talk
Multiple NHL teams are waiting to interview Bruce Cassidy but have not yet received permission from the Vegas Golden Knights as of Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
Devils coach Keefe to return after GM's evaluation...
Sheldon Keefe will return as coach of the Devils, the team confirmed Tuesday, after new general manager Sunny Mehta did the full assessment of the organization he promised when taking over control of…
Avs' Makar sits out practice on eve of West finals...
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar sat out another practice session Tuesday on the eve of the Western Conference finals against Vegas.
Rebuilding Canucks fire first-year coach Foote
Adam Foote, after his first year as an NHL head coach, and three assistants were fired by the Canucks on Tuesday after compiling a 25-49-8 record.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild ...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
'I think you can never have too much Tebow': A loo...
Some owners like Jeffrey Lurie and Clark Hunt helped land franchise quarterbacks, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.
Perfect team fits for 14 remaining NFL free agents...
Let's find new homes for 14 players who are still available, including Stefon Diggs and Jadeveon Clowney.
Which rookies will make the biggest 2026 impact? W...
Let's predict the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2026 season. Who will lead in rushing yards? Touchdowns? Sacks?
👀 Day 'N' Nite: Burrow meets Kid Cudi at practice...
Fresh off a concert in Cincinnati, Kid Cudi rolled through to catch Burrow and the Bengals as they ramp up their preparation for the upcoming season.
Chiefs' Rice violates probation, ordered to jail
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to immediately serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation.
JSN posts video over 'disrespectful' trophy gaffe
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the NFL's reigning AP Offensive Player of the Year, posted a video to his Instagram account that showed how his trophy was mislabeled.
Sources: Chiefs' Rice had knee surgery last week
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice underwent a cleanup surgery on his right knee last week, sources told ESPN, but did it before knowing he would be sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Bills WR Coleman calls this year 'make or break'
Embattled Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman called his third season in the NFL "make or break."
Copy of Goodell: NFL cooperating with Florida AG's probe
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena.
Filings: Flores lawyers subpoenaed 25 NFL teams
Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL intensified this week after court filings revealed his lawyers served subpoenas to 25 NFL teams and served more than 1,000 discovery requests in an attempt to…
NFL set to up int'l slate; games can't be protecte...
NFL owners Tuesday approved the ability to play up to 10 international games per season, starting in 2027, and will no longer allow teams to protect opponents from international scheduling.
Penix, now practicing, says goal to return Week 1
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., now a limited participant in practice following ACL surgery in November, says the goal remains being ready for Week 1.
Will the Bucs replace Mike Evans with versatile pa...
New OC Zac Robinson plans to use his top three receivers interchangeably, but rookie Ted Hurst's size and speed are intriguing.
Why Browns are giving Deshaun Watson another chanc...
The 30-year-old is competing with Shedeur Sanders to start in 2026. Here's what we know about his situation and future.
John Harbaugh references Ravens' firing in speech ...
Harbaugh lightheartedly used his firing by the Baltimore Ravens as an example of resilience.
Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event to ever come to Kansas City, and the locals are ready to impress.
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
How 34 generations of ancient warrior training helped build a once-in-a-generation NBA superstar
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.
NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are...
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at t...
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
🏀 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.
Wolverines star Johnson to remain in NBA draft
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. is keeping his name in the NBA draft.
Pistons GM wants to bring back Duren, Harris
Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hopes to reach deals to keep All-Star center Jalen Duren and veteran forward Tobias Harris in Detroit.
Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons
Jason Kidd is out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons in what the team described as a mutual decision Tuesday evening.
Spurs, Wemby return to Paris in '27 vs. Pelicans
The Spurs will face the Pelicans in Paris and Manchester, England, on Jan. 14 and 17 next season.
Atkinson OK keeping timeouts while Cavs collapsed
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the…
Knicks flip script, attack Harden to spark rally
The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentlessly targeting James Harden.
NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -...
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
Basketballs to blue marlins: Ben Simmons' sportfis...
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His Airness is on the line: Jordan reconnects with...
A former high school teacher had a bucket list item she wanted to check off while in hospice care: reconnect with her former student, Michael Jordan.
A 0.1% chance to win: Key numbers of the Knicks' miraculous comeback against Cavs
Here's a look at the key numbers behind New York's wild come from behind victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, 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 LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
Is big-budget spending sustainable in college spor...
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.
'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.
Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles like those at Alabama and Tennessee are becoming more rare.
📈 Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 school
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
Pac-12, MW pause suit, work toward settlement
The Pac-12 and Mountain West have reached an agreement in principle to resolve their legal battle related to the former's rebuilding efforts.
Tech's Sorsby files injunction, seeks '26 eligibil...
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed for an injunction against the NCAA on Monday, seeking his college eligibility for the 2026 football season.
'It's time': Riley confident USC ready for CFP run...
USC coach Lincoln Riley is not backing down from his assurance that the Trojans are in a championship window, saying the time is now to truly compete.
Tuberville wins Republican nod for Alabama Gov.
Former college football coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has won the Republican nomination for governor in Alabama.
NAACP calls for boycott of some college programs
The NAACP on Tuesday launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign to urge Black athletes and fans to boycott some public universities over voting restrictions.
Clemson DT to miss season after cancer diagnosis
Clemson defensive tackle Hevin Brown-Shuler will undergo treatment after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and miss the 2026 season, the school announced Tuesday.
AD Manuel seeking more 'steadiness' at Michigan
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is seeking more steadiness around the program after a period that featured football and men's basketball national titles but also several high-profile…
Petitti lays out 24-team reasoning, picks apart 16...
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on Tuesday gave his first extensive public comments in support of a 24-team College Football Playoff model, making it clear the league has no interest in pursuing a…
Why does a 24-team CFP not work? Let us count the ...
Crowning a champ with a 12-team playoff hasn't fundamentally altered the sport, but doubling the field would.
Are the Marlins MLB's most innovative team? How pi...
Whether it's calling pitches from the dugout or radically rethinking BP, Miami isn't afraid to fail.
Borrowed pants = busted slump: Extreme measures wo...
Chisholm took the pants of Giancarlo Stanton, who is seven inches and 61 pounds larger.
Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... o...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.
👀 What we've learned so far about ABS system
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.
Cardinals SS Winn undergoes MRI, not in lineup
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn underwent an MRI on his left knee on Tuesday that came back clean.
Burns dazzles, shakes off sting of 108.8 mph liner...
Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings, lowering his ERA to 1.83 in the Reds' 4-1 win, and avoided a scare when he was struck on the backside by a 108.8 mph liner off the bat of Bryce Harper.
Cole to make long-awaited Yankees return Friday
New York ace Gerrit Cole, 35, will make his long-awaited season debut Friday night, when the Yankees take on the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last…
Braves catalyst Baldwin to IL with oblique injury
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, was put on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique muscle.
Pages wins duel vs. Miller to spark Dodgers in 9th...
Freddie Freeman called Andy Pages' at-bat against Padres closer Mason Miller -- which yielded the eventual winning run for the Dodgers -- "one of the greatest at-bats I've ever seen in person, and…
Wood races home for inside-the-park grand slam
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Sources: Crow-Armstrong fined after fan incident
According to sources familiar with the situation, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 24, is being fined an undisclosed amount of money for an incident with a fan in the outfield on Sunday at…
Prospect stock watch: Emerson has arrived, so who ...
Eric Karabell looks at the potential next wave of top fantasy baseball prospects to make some noise in 2026.
Searching for some help? Get Seattle on your radar...
Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes Seattle's underperforming team and points to the potential league-winning trades you can make for them.
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