New NHL cap rules frustrating teams at deadline
Some NHL executives and player agents told ESPN that they're frustrated by the impact that the new salary cap rules have had ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
Preds deal winger Smith to Knights for '28 pick
The Predators traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights in exchange for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
Caps sign Frank to a 2-year, $4 million extension
The Capitals have signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract extension.
Source: Sharks' Sherwood gets 5-year extension
Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap, a source told ESPN.
Stars boost defense, get Myers from Canucks
Veteran defenseman Tyler Myers is heading to the Stars, who are on a 10-game winning streak, while the struggling Canucks get picks in 2027 and 2029, the teams announced Wednesday.
Sources: Parayko to join Sabres, pending approval
The Buffalo Sabres have a deal in place to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues as long as the veteran waives his no-movement clause, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Projecting six win-win NHL trades ahead of Friday's deadline
How many blockbusters will occur before 3 p.m. ET on Friday? Here are six deals we think teams should make.
Vincent Trocheck? Aggressive Sabres? What we're hearing days ahead of the NHL trade deadline
With the trade deadline set for Friday, it has been fairly quiet this week. But all it takes is one big deal to get things moving.
NHL trade grades: Why the Myers swap is a win-win for Stars, Canucks
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
'Always trying to get a little better': How a mental health focus aided John Tavares' renaissance
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
Updated men's hockey Bubble Watch: Where things stand as conference tourneys loom
With selection day right around the corner, we look at the top contenders for the 16-team bracket.
Weekly pickups: Evander Kane, Luke Hughes and moves to make before the trade deadline
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Hack the schedule to your advantage! Fantasy hockey lineup stacks for March
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for March, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
Rodgers still undecided despite McCarthy's hire
Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay.
🏈 Reid's post-combine mock draft: 64 predictions
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.
Dallas reworks Dak, Lamb deals, now under cap
The Cowboys have gotten under the $301.2 million salary cap Wednesday by restructuring the contracts of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Smith, according to sources.
Sources: Steelers releasing veteran TE Smith
Veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Dolphins last summer, is being released by the Steelers, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Vikings expected to release DT Allen
The Vikings are expected to release Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit and reduce their cash commitments, sources said.
Sources: Chiefs trade top CB McDuffie to Rams
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL…
Browns' Garrett gets 9th speeding ticket since '17
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding -- his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 -- after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone.
Source: Pats to release Diggs after one season
The Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Man pleads guilty in athlete home burglaries case
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate…
Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9. Here's the latest bits of intel.
Rams trade for cornerback they desperately need in Trent McDuffie
Coming off a loss in the NFC Championship Game, Rams needed to address cornerback.
Our NFL offseason trade grades: Did the Rams give up too much to acquire Trent McDuffie?
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Chiefs sending CB Trent McDuffie to the Rams.
Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Which players should land big contracts?
Could Kenneth Walker III, Trey Hendrickson, Jauan Jennings and Malik Willis get a lot of interest from teams?
Ready for NFL free agency? We have the latest buzz on active teams, player-team fits and more
Here's what you need to know about 2026 NFL free agency. We picked out everything from players who might break the bank to sleepers to watch.
How Kyler Murray's exit from Cards impacts Vikings, draft
Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency, and the Vikings need help. But so do the Cards.
Simulating the free agent market for Malik Willis: Three potential deals -- and a landing spot
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis. Which teams can make the best case to land him?
Jeremiyah Love at No. 4? Why the Titans could take electrifying Notre Dame RB
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect.
NFL franchise and transition tag winners, losers: Solak sizes up deadline dominoes
Breece Hall, George Pickens and Kyle Pitts Sr. were franchise-tagged, and Daniel Jones got the transition tag. What does it all mean for free agency?
Sources: Cardinals to cut QB Murray next week
The Cardinals informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then, sources told ESPN's Adam…
Superlatives: From combine kings to best mullet
Speed and strength headlined the event, but personality powered the biggest impressions.
Kiper's top standouts from the NFL combine: 13 prospects who helped their draft stock
Mel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton.
The curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterback
It took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL?
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.
Wemby 'so happy' to hear missing friend located
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expressed gratitude to the public for its help in finding a longtime friend of his who had disappeared after being dropped off at a Chicago airport.
76ers' Edgecombe (back) out at least 1 game
VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers' star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall.
Redick calls sideline tiff with Luka 'very normal'
Lakers coach JJ Redick called his testy bench exchange with Luka Doncic over the weekend much ado about nothing, saying he didn't understand why it went viral.
Man pleads guilty in athlete home burglaries case
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate…
Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker case
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.
🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.
Kerr, Rivers sign college 'independence' letter
A number of prominent basketball coaches, including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, signed a public letter released Wednesday contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine…
Points league rankings: Anthony Edwards isn't slowing down
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Anthony Edwards being one of the most reliable options in the top 10.
NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin?
Here's everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
'Best thing I've ever seen': Wembanyama reflects on recent visit to see Alaska's northern lights
The San Antonio Spurs star visited Alaska to see the northern lights after the All-Star break.
NBA Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left for all 30 teams
With six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?
The NBA's Eastern Conference is better than you think -- here's what that means for the playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.
Chauncey Billups back in court: Why the Blazers coach is facing decades in prison
After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.
Betting buzz: Kon Knueppel overtakes Cooper Flagg as NBA Rookie of the Year favorite
Kon Knueppel's hot play has shaken up the Rookie of the Year odds, as the Hornets' star passes Cooper Flagg as the favorite.
NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: The Thunder clinch the first postseason spot
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched.
'Confidence renewed': James Harden, Jose Ramirez and a fresh hope in Cleveland
Entering January, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They've since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star.
Kentucky's Barnhart to retire as AD for new role
Kentucky announced that Mitch Barnhart, who has been AD at Kentucky since 2002, is retiring in June and taking on a new role at the university.
Gator chomp: UF's Sumrall has tense photo shoot
New Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall got hissed at and snapped at while posing for promotional pictures with a live alligator last week.
Gamecocks lose left tackle Thompson for season
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer announced on Tuesday that starting left tackle Josiah Thompson would probably miss the 2026 season with a lower-body injury.
Witten's son Cooper, 4-star OLB, chooses Sooners
Cooper Witten, the son of former NFL All-Pro TE Jason Witten and a four-star OLB recruit, has committed to O:klahoma for the 2027 cycle.
Source: Akron gets NCAA waiver for postseason
Akron, which sat out the 2025 postseason due to academic reasons, got a waiver from the NCAA to play in the postseason in 2026, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Ex-Packers STC Bisaccia added to Clemson staff
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.
Holtz, college football coaching great, dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89.
🌡️ Way-too-early coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
Judge sets May retrial date in Miami murder case
Prosecutors will retry ex-Miami football player Rashaun Jones on May 18 after a judge declared a mistrial due to a hung jury in the second-degree murder case.
Portal kings? Recruiting champs? Which college football roster moves will reign supreme in 2026?
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026.
SEC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the SEC as camps get ready to open.
Big Ten spring football preview: Key storylines, positions and players to watch
With spring games just around the corner, here's what to know for every Big Ten team.
ACC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
Wetzel: No tax on tips? How about 'no tax on NIL'?
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
13 prospects who helped their draft stock
Mel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts.
Reid's new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising after the combine?
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.
Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?
Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.
The curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterback
It took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL?
🔮 Predicting All-Stars: Our rosters for AL and NL
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
Reports: Phillies' Rojas to fight possible drug ban
The Phillies' Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension after allegedly testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports.
Scherzer: Daughter's letter to Jays 'the cutest'
Max Scherzer says the letter his daughter wrote asking the Blue Jays to re-sign him over the offseason was "the cutest thing you can possibly imagine."
Vertigo symptoms delay McLean's arrival for WBC
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, whose arrival to camp ahead of the WBC has been delayed due to vertigo-like symptoms, is confident he'll join Team USA later this week.
Dodgers RHP Stone has inflammation in shoulder
Dodgers righty Gavin Stone won't throw for the next couple of weeks as he deals with inflammationt in his throwing shoulder.
U.S. listed as WBC favorite with Japan in chase
The United States is a -110 favorite to win the World Baseball Classic, followed by reigning champion Japan at +350 and the Dominican Republic at +400.
Braves: Sans Profar, 'someone's gonna step up'
Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.
Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow
Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.
Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA
Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth…
MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
33 players who jump out for 2026, from Vladdy to Arraez
Tristan H.Cockcroft highlights the players -- and stats -- that have grabbed his attention heading into the fantasy baseball season.
Tom Seaver memorabilia auction nets $1.8M, led by $854K 1969 WS ring
The World Series ring marks the third-highest auction sell for a sports championship ring.
'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day.
First title in 40 years? Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next
Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.
Ranking MLB positions: Which spots on the diamond have the most -- and least -- projected production?
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
2026 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which college star is No. 1 on our list?
We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.
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