Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the pl...
The final matchup begins Tuesday, with multiple legitimate candidates on the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
'It's not very good': Hurricanes' Jackson Blake re...
The 22-year-old's playoff beard is drawing attention for what it lacks in thickness and makes up for with character.
Who are the best players in the Stanley Cup Final?...
Which players will have the greatest impact on the Final? Here are the top 11, along with honorable mentions.
Who wins the Stanley Cup Final? Previewing the NHL...
The final round of the 2026 playoffs begins on Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
Trades, free agency or the draft? How every player...
What's the best way to build an NHL roster? The Canes and Golden Knights have taken divergent paths to get to the ultimate stage.
🏒 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.
Sabres' Helenius scores in OT, Finland wins worlds...
Buffalo Sabres rookie center Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime, giving Finland a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Sunday in the tournament final at the men's ice hockey world championship in…
French Gates to become Kraken minority investor
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates will become a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, pending approval by the NHL.
Canucks go internal again, hire Malhotra as coach
The Canucks named Manny Malhotra -- who led Vancouver's AHL affiliate to the Calder Cup in 2025 -- as the franchise's next head coach on Monday.
Goldeneyes fire coach after their first season
Vancouver fired coach Brian Idalski on Monday after the expansion franchise finished sixth out of the PWHL's eight teams in its inaugural season.
Hart: I've grown since joining VGK after acquittal...
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart said he has learned and grown a lot since signing with Vegas after he and four other players were reinstated by the NHL following their acquittals in the Hockey…
Marner treated unfairly as Maple Leaf, Eichel says...
Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel said his teammate Mitch Marner was treated unfairly during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, telling reporters on Monday that "anybody that has negative or…
Five reasons the Hurricanes will win the Stanley C...
Here are the factors that will determine the Stanley Cup Final -- and why the Canes will come out on top.
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.
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.
Colts' Jones takes another step with 7-on-7 work
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was cleared to participate in seven-on-seven drills Monday, marking yet another significant step in his comeback from a torn right Achilles tendon.
Congress asks Goodell to testify about TV deals
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been summoned by Congress to testify about the league's broadcast contracts and whether they are harming American consumers.
HOF receiver, ex-coach Raymond Berry dies at 93
Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame receiver with the Baltimore Colts who led the NFL in catches three times and who later coached the Patriots, has died at the age of 93.
Back in Blue: Giants sign OBJ to boost WR room
The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the team announced Monday.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., longtime sportswriter, dies ...
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the longtime Minnesota sportswriter and father of Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., died Monday, according to his family. He was 71.
Sources: QB Wilson set to leave NFL for CBS job
Quarterback Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Eagles trade star WR Brown to Pats for two picks
The Eagles are trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Brown GM: No Garrett trade if Verse not included
Browns GM Andrew Berry was adamant that he did not seriously consider the Myles Garrett trade with the Rams until Los Angeles included Jared Verse in the deal.
🏈 Simulating trades for Coleman, Kmet, more
We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
'Been a lot of fun': On 6th team in 8 years, Cards...
The Arizona quarterback's NFL journey has taught and prepared him to pick up new schemes quickly.
Buzz: Don't believe the player -- McCaffrey will s...
Why you shouldn't put any stock in Christian McCaffrey's thoughts about his 2026 workload.
Garrett is off to the Rams: How did it come to thi...
Answering seven questions and grading the Myles Garrett and Jared Verse trade.
Barnwell makes sense of the Myles Garrett blockbus...
Does Myles Garrett really put the Rams over the top? Will the Browns regret the move? And how does Jared Verse fit in? Let's size up this massive trade.
Did New England finally get its WR1 in A.J. Brown?...
A.J. Brown is heading to New England at long last. Does he put the Patriots over the top, and how does he fit in the offense? And what now for the Eagles?
Brown trade: Answering top questions on Eagles' de...
Philly sent its No. 1 receiver to New England. How the trade impacts both teams, plus your fantasy league.
NFL futures: How blockbuster trades for Myles Garr...
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
'Ego at the door': How Dolphins went from flashy to no-frills in just three months
In a short span, Miami transformed from a team of stars to a roster and staff emphasizing the basics. Here's how.
Solak picks the 10 most improved units through off...
Let's stack the 10 biggest upgrades at specific positions since the end of last season.
Our way-too-early look at the NFL season: Biggest ...
The NFL season is 100 days away. Let's celebrate with 100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
Let's evaluate every NFC team's offseason: 16 team...
We're picking out the offseason's highs (Vikings getting Kyler Murray on the veterans minimum) and lows (Niners taking Kaelon Black in Round 3) for every NFC team.
Zohran Mamdani repeals bedtimes for 'New York's Cu...
The 112th Mayor of NYC signed an executive order with the title: "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals run."
Back to the 2000s: Revisiting NBA Finals trophy lo...
The NBA will have the Larry O'Brien Trophy on center court once again. Here's a look back at the previous series that had this look.
🏀 Pro comps for NBA draft's top 12 prospects
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?
Bettors heavily invested in Knicks to win Finals
At DraftKings Sportsbook in New York, the Knicks have attracted nearly half of all money wagered on the NBA Finals winner this season -- almost as much as every other team combined.
Trophy image, script logo back for Finals courts
The NBA revealed Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy will be painted at midcourt and the script logo for "The Finals" will be on either side of the court.
SGA commits to Team Canada; J. Murray out
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines a group of 23 players who have committed to play for Team Canada over the next three summers. Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were left off the roster.
Mavs eyeing arena site away from downtown Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks, a team that spent 21 years at Reunion Arena before moving to American Airlines Center, have a preliminary deal on an arena site that would move the club out of downtown for the…
Steph joins Li-Ning, ending sneaker free agency
Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year endorsement contract with Chinese company Li-Ning, ending a recruitment process following Curry's departure from Under Armour.
Aspiration co-founder gets 14 years in prison
Joseph Sanberg, whose now-bankrupt green banking company is at the center of an NBA investigation into the Clippers, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Adelman dies at 79
Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games over the course of a nearly 30-year career in the NBA, has died. He was 79.
Sources: 76ers make Cavs' Gansey new ops prez
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey finalized a multiyear deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent, Bret Just of WME Basketball, told…
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
The Thunder built a contender -- now they must dec...
With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.
Who's guarding Wemby? Can the Knicks stay hot? How...
Here's what Knicks-Spurs will tell us about these teams and the league.
'A dream matchup': NBA execs, coaches and scouts p...
Ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 in San Antonio, Tim Bontemps canvasses the league on the keys to Spurs-Knicks.
NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after colleg...
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.
NBA Finals preview: Everything that will decide Knicks-Spurs
The red-hot Knicks face the rising young Spurs. Our experts examine everything to know ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 (8:30 ET, ABC)
NBA futures: San Antonio Spurs favored vs. New Yor...
The San Antonio Spurs open up as favorites to win the NBA championship heading into the matchup with the New York Knicks.
Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for the 2026 season
What new faces and top prospects will impact the 2026 season? We stack the best of the bunch.
🏈 What to know about recruiting's busiest month
Summer recruiting is already hot. We take a look at the teams that are winning, the recruitments who will be most interesting and more.
Gordon, UCLA 2-sport frosh, in portal for track
UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football, he confirmed on social media Friday.
LSU AD stresses SEC unity after Kiffin comments
In reaction to the controversial comments made recently by his head coach, Lane Kiffin, first-year LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry told ESPN on Thursday that he has spoken with his coaches about…
McGuire: TTU willing to play Texas in Week 1
After Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made headlines by torching Texas Tech's strength of schedule, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire shot back with an open invitation for the Horns to pay a visit to…
Big 12 first P4 conference in full CSC agreement
The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission.
Ball State's Yates-Lyons, 18, dies after being sho...
Gavin Yates-Lyons, a freshman defensive back on the Ball State football team, died Saturday at the age of 18.
Leach on college football HOF ballot for 1st time
Mike Leach is on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, following an adjustment to eligibility criteria for coaches.
Lacy, Toney, Moore lead EA Sports CFB 27 cover
EA Sports College Football 27 will also feature Indiana's Curt Cignetti, USC QB Jayden Maiava, Texas' Colin Simmons and Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore on the cover.
Judge mulls Sorsby's eligibility in 2-hour hearing...
The fate of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's college eligibility will be decided in the near future after a two-hour hearing in Lubbock County District Court on Monday, and the decision will be…
Wetzel: Judge should slam the door on Texas Tech Q...
Gambling addiction is real, but so are the rules against it, columnist Dan Wetzel writes.
What we learned walking the halls at SEC and Big T...
What are the consequences of expanding the playoff? We asked Big Ten and SEC power brokers to weigh in.
The Pac-12 is back! Will Boise State rule this lea...
It still doesn't have 12 teams, but the conference has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
Best pitcher of the month battle ever! Did Misioro...
The two National League Cy Young candidates were lights out over the last month.
Who were MLB's biggest winners -- and losers -- in...
We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead.
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 10: June 1-7
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview.
Free agent pickups: Brown, Mead making the most of...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Reds' De La Cruz lands on IL with hamstring strain...
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who strained his right hamstring Sunday, has an initial timeline to return of 2-4 weeks.
M's Naylor exits with back spasms after hitting HR...
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is day-to-day, according to manager Dan Wilson, after exiting Monday night's win against the Mets with back spasms following a home run in the seventh inning.
Ortiz says owner Henry 'worried' about Red Sox
Hall of Famer David Ortiz said Boston Red Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the direction of his last-place team.
MLBPA sees clear distance from MLB in CBA talks
Bruce Meyer, interim executive director and lead negotiator for MLBPA, believes -- after viewing what MLB proposed -- there's a clear sign of the distance between the two sides just six months before…
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Kiley McDaniel digs in to who's rising and falling in every major league farm system entering June.
Giants put RP Peguero on injured list, DFA Porter
The San Francisco Giants placed reliever Joel Peguero on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Monday, while also selecting pitcher Wilkin Ramos and infielder Buddy Kennedy from…
'Dominant' deGrom, 37, fans 8 in 100th victory
Texas veteran starter Jacob deGrom, 37, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career victory, and Ezequiel Duran had three hits, as the Texas Rangers…
MLB awards: Ohtani, Judge still lead MVP odds, McG...
Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
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.
Pirates take the 'W' out of Twins in post-sweep so...
The Pirates posted Minnesota's logo on X with a minor tweak -- the W in "Twins" was edited out.
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