📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Ducks target 5-6 months for Terry (hip) return
Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and labral tear.
NHL clears Babcock to coach amid Oilers' interest
Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.
Bruins to retire Bergeron's No. 37 next season
The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.
Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
The Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lightning, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
Canes fans jam Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade
Thousands of Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley…
Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.
Are the Golden Knights actually evil? We asked the...
They're one of the league's most successful franchises -- and one that topped a recent fan poll as "No. 1 villain."
The jock, the nerd and the Stanley Cup championshi...
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
NHL trade grades: Is Raddysh worth the risk for th...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Let's make a deal: Projecting six NHL summer trade...
The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need --...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target in the draft.
Stanley Cup odds: Canes, Avs top 2027 favorites, r...
The Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.
Can Sorsby start for an NFL team? Sizing up his ga...
What are Sorsby's strengths and weaknesses? Which NFL teams should try to land him in the supplemental draft? Let's sort out what he could bring to a pro QB room.
Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
👀 Broncos may have started a salary cap trend
The Broncos took a then-record $85 million dead money hit by parting with Wilson in 2024, but their quick turnaround has turned heads.
Bowles confirms Bucs' Vea a minicamp hold-in
Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea is entering the final year of his $71 million contract, without guaranteed money, and is not physically participating in practice.
Cards QB Beck trying to speed up learning curve
Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck said he's jumped in headfirst into the early days of his NFL career rather than trying to take things slow.
Daniels still adjusting to new Washington offense
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, trying to rebound from a tough injury-filled season, said he likes their new offense -- but a lot more work remains.
Burrow: Bengals have same vibes as LSU title team
Joe Burrow said the vibes on this year's Bengals' team are similar to what they were on the 2019 LSU team he led to a College Football Playoff championship.
ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim he did…
Fresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he is 24 years old, not 25 as he is listed in many corners of the internet.
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
A new energy in Washington? Five takeaways from Co...
Washington had plenty of positives after spring practices, but big questions remain.
How exactly does Brendan Sorsby and the supplement...
New York traded for Geno Smith this offseason, but could Sorsby be a possible solution long term?
'Look at my son': How Titans' Robert Saleh is livi...
Tennessee's newest coach is making his father, Sam, proud.
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
Buzz: Is a return to prominence in store for Lions...
Sam LaPorta is the seventh tight end off the board in early drafts, but is waiting on other options the more prudent play?
AFC West roundtable: Best offseason moves so far? ...
How the Broncos', Chargers', Chiefs' and Raiders' offseason moves might impact the AFC West in 2026.
NFL minicamp updates: Last practices before summer...
ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including Aaron Glenn reflecting on busy offseason.
Practice squads, swing refs and skepticism: Will N...
The new agreement creates more competition but could leave officials "looking over their shoulders."
Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
NFL execs choose their favorite offseason moves: W...
We talked to sources around the NFL about their favorite moves of the offseason. The answers ranged from megadeals to a surprise draft pick.
The last-minute to-do list for every NFL front off...
The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.
'Bet on yourself': How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his ...
The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.
Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.
ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM
Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.
Sources: Jazz-Kessler stalled despite $140M offer
A gulf remains between restricted free agent center Walker Kessler and the Jazz after Utah put an offer worth roughly $140 million over five years on the table, sources told ESPN.
Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M
The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 1998.
Dolan says second apron not an option for Knicks
On the heels of the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, owner James Dolan told WFAN radio Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.
Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.
Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.
Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Gillespie back to Suns for 4 years, $48M
Collin Gillespie, who is coming off a breakout campaign with the Suns, intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to remain with the team, sources told ESPN.
☀️ Like father, like son: Booker picks new number
The Phoenix Suns star wore No. 1 since being drafted in 2015 and during his lone college season at Kentucky.
The Spurs are ahead of schedule, but they still ha...
The New York Knicks won the Finals, exposing several areas of weaknesses for this young San Antonio Spurs team.
LeBron watch, the No. 11 pick and everything we kn...
From a lottery pick to the trade market, here's what we know about the Warriors' offseason plans.
The five biggest questions the Lakers need to answ...
Will LeBron return? How can they build around Luka? Here's what Lakers insiders are discussing as the draft and free agency approach.
'Collective exuberance': Knicks fans throng NYC fo...
Knicks fans waited decades for a title -- and when it came, their celebration did not disappoint.
LeBron James, Kevin Love and more reunite for Cavs...
Members of the Cavs' 2016 championship team traveled to the United Kingdom for a reunion trip.
Where are the 2016 Cavaliers now? 10 years after t...
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.
My favorite under-the-radar NBA free agents: Six u...
Which under-the-radar free agents can aid in changing the trajectory of an NBA franchise?
All-NBA Playoff Awards: Which 10 stars made our first, second teams?
With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson
Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender Kaden Henderson.
College sports bill headed to Senate for full vote...
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.
Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin...
Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who…
Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed
A judge dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said they planned to refile the charge.
5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas
Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
Updated college football Top 25: How far does Texa...
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Wetzel: Brendan Sorsby is done with college sports...
Can any good come from the Brendan Sorsby saga? Dan Wetzel would like to see local judges and their temporary injunctions sidelined.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.
Who's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Project...
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.
Who are the best players in the 2027 NFL draft cla...
The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?
Baseball under the lights ... sort of: Alaska's un...
The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, begins at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice and has been played for over 100 years.
Elmer Rodriguez to start as Yankees give Gerrit Co...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Have MLB teams finally figured out how to stop the...
Have teams finally caught up to the rules changes and figured out how to defend the steal?
Draft buzz: Why UCLA's ace could shoot up draft bo...
What's the latest less than a month before the draft begins? We've got you covered with intel and analysis.
2026 MLB mock draft: Who every team SHOULD take wi...
Which shortstop goes No. 1 overall to the White Sox? Where do top college stars land? Kiley McDaniel plays GM for all 30 teams.
What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.
Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.
Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...
Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.
Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again
Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Buxton grand slam keys Twins' 10-run rally in 5th
Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in the Twins' 10-run fifth inning against the Diamondbacks, and Minnesota went on to win 16-8.
Brewers' Murphy set to have hip, back surgeries
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he's planning to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star break.
Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies
Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL
The Red Sox have placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list with left forearm inflammation.
Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness
Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.
Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL
The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.
⚾ Execs under most pressure at trade deadline
With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 run
After Atlanta reigned for five weeks, the two-time defending World Series champs are back on top.
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