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Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery.
Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber
The Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Flyers honor late Parent with tribute before game
The Flyers honored former goalie great Bernie Parent, who died in September, with a two-day celebration that culminated in a 6-3 win over the Devils.
Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving…
Stars' Rantanen gets automatic one-game ban
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received an automatic one-game suspension after getting ejected from his second game in a three-game span.
👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
Isles' Romanov has surgery, to miss 5-6 months
Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder.
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP
The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list.
Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
Here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Some of our wild takes from September don't look so wild anymore. Others are way off base. Here's an update.
Top trending players to add
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.
Don't be surprised if ... these five unlucky forwards start scoring more goals
The goals should start coming for these high-volume shooters with unlucky goal luck. Who should you trade for or away?
Flyers to honor young cancer patients with pregame SkateSkins
The custom skate accessories were designed as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Nabers questions Giants' playcalling in OT loss
Malik Nabers second-guessed some of the Giants' decisions in a since-deleted tweet after Sunday's 34-27 overtime loss to the Lions.
Bucs' Mayfield sprains left shoulder in loss; MRI next
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield sprained his non-throwing shoulder in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams and will undergo an MRI on Monday.
👀 Browns poke fun at Raiders, lead NFL trolls
NFL teams remained petty as the calendar nears the holiday week, but one squad took it to another level.
Jags' Lawrence owns INTs but won't 'play scared'
Trevor Lawrence took ownership of his four turnovers in Sunday's win but said he's never going to let the threat of a turnover make him play scared.
Tomlin expects Rodgers back vs. Bills in Week 13
Steelers coach Mike Tomin expects Aaron Rodgers to be back as his starting quarterback for next Sunday's game against the Bills.
Hurts: Meltdown needs to 'light a fire' in Eagles
The Eagles let a 21-point lead slip through their fingers in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.
'No quit': Cowboys flex 'grit' in record-tying rally
The Cowboys trailed 21-0 against the Eagles but rallied to win 24-21. The 21-point comeback tied a franchise record.
Sanders shines in first start; Browns mum on QB1
Shedeur Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to win his first NFL start since 1995, snapping a 17-game losing streak.
Reeling Raiders fire Kelly amid first year as OC
Chip Kelly is out as the offensive coordinator of the Raiders, a decision that came after the team's 24-10 loss to the Browns.
Inside the art of blocking a kick in the NFL: 'They're game changers'
The league has seen an uptick in blocked kicks, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares how players have done it.
Top 5 QBs in the two-minute drill, and a couple may surprise you
These quarterbacks have been at their best in high-pressure moments this season.
Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade and prospects to watch
How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs and draft fits.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which team should take Kenyon Sadiq in April?
We have NFL draft notes through CFB Week 13, including why Kenyon Sadiq is TE1 and whether Utah could have two early-pick OTs.
The luck pendulum swings back in favor of the Chiefs but away from the spread
Kansas City finally won a one-score game for the first time all season, but other teams weren't so lucky.
Vikings' problems run deep but begin with J.J. McCarthy
Another horrendous game by the Vikings' first-year starter was exacerbated by poor play by his teammates.
Bears' defensive replacements rise to occasion as Chicago improves to 8-3
D'Marco Jackson practiced calling plays in front of a mirror, then led the Bears in tackles against the Steelers.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 12: Is the J.J. McCarthy era already coming to an end?
Is it time for the Vikings to move on from their QB? Should the Browns keep Sanders in their lineup?
The main thing to know from every Week 12 game: Rams sit atop NFC after Eagles' meltdown
Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 12.
NFL Week 12's fashionable arrivals, featuring Bucs QB Baker Mayfield
NFL stars didn't just show up to play -- they showed up in style. Here are this week's best looks.
Buzz: Wilson shines as fill-in for Jacobs; Monangai takes over in Bears' backfield
Wilson, filling in for Jacobs, proved why it's critical to insure your top running backs by rostering their backup.
Week 12 winners and losers: Gibbs notches highest score of season, Taylor goes quiet
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emanuel Wilson led the way with big Week 12 performances, while Jonathan Taylor, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson and were among the biggest disappointments.
Videos show police search for Marshawn Kneeland before death
The Texas DPS released hours of video footage that details their search for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before he was found dead.
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Sources: Herro set to make season debut Monday
Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
Klay claps back at Morant's postgame trash talk
After their verbal confrontation following Saturday's game, the Mavericks' Klay Thompson ripped Ja Morant, saying the Grizzlies star "has a lot to say all the time, especially for someone who rarely…
Sources: Grizzlies add Bufkin as hardship signing
The injury-ravaged Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. A 2023 first-round draft pick, Bufkin has played two games this season in…
Nuggets' Gordon (hamstring) to miss 4-6 weeks
Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Durant to miss two games due to family issue
Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games -- at Phoenix and at Golden State -- while tending to a family matter.
Ayton exits Lakers' win at Utah with knee contusion
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.
'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.
Trade questions for eight NBA title contenders: What each needs and what could be next
Early trade deadline questions for the Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
NBA first-month lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams
Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on OKC's chase for 70 wins, the potential post-Trae Hawks and more first-month standout storylines.
Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect in the months ahead.
Risers and fallers: November to remember for Daniss Jenkins, Kon Knueppel
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
UAB: Player arrested after stabbing 2 teammates
A UAB football player was arrested after stabbing two of his teammates Saturday morning at the football facility ahead of the Blazers' home game against USF, a school spokesperson confirmed.
😈 Texas-Arkansas roast leads Week 13 trolls
The Longhorns reduced the Razorbacks to bacon after their Week 13 win.
CSU QB, OL suspended after spitting incident
Colorado State quarterback Darius Curry and offensive lineman Liam Wortmann have been suspended for the Rams' final regular-season game for spitting on Boise State Broncos players during the second…
Yale, Harvard get bids in Ivy debut in FCS field
The Ivy League is participating in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the first time. The conference will be well represented as both Yale and Harvard were named to the 24-team field…
Ducks crack top 5 of AP poll; Canes top ACC pack
Oregon returned to the top five of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, while five ACC teams were ranked for the second time this season.
UGA OL Daniels arrested, facing felony charges
Georgia backup OL Nyier Daniels is facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including three felonies, after he allegedly attempted to flee from police.
FSU to retain embattled Norvell for 2026 season
Florida State football coach Mike Norvell, who is 7-16 (3-13 in ACC play) over the past two seasons, will return for a seventh year with the Seminoles.
Cal fires Wilcox after 48-55 mark in nine seasons
California has fired football coach Justin Wilcox after compiling a 48-55 record in his nine seasons with the Golden Bears.
Sources: D-II Eastern New Mexico to hire Briles
Art Briles, fired by Baylor in 2016 after a review of the Big 12 school's handling of sexual assault allegations made against several football players, is set to take over as coach at Division II…
Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 13
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 13.
Bring on Rivalry Week! Status quo Saturday means chaos looms
Saturday didn't upset the status quo but set the scene for a dramatic final week of the regular season.
Where the most chaos could be lurking on Rivalry Week
With so many postseason questions, college football's best weekend promises to be better than ever.
Inside the decision that will rock college football: What's next for Lane Kiffin?
Things seem to be coming to a head between the Rebels and their coach. Will he stay or will he go?
Cal fires Justin Wilcox: Top candidates, transfers and recruits
Cal becomes the latest to join the coaching market. Leadership and financial issues make it tricky for candidates.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which team should take Kenyon Sadiq in April?
We have NFL draft notes through CFB Week 13, including why Kenyon Sadiq is TE1 and whether Utah could have two early-pick OTs.
Reid's debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: The top 50 players in the class
Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with the top 50 players and standouts at every position.
AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 13.
Sizing up the postseason picture, including every bowl matchup, with one week to go
While some teams look like CFP locks, there's still a lot to be determined as the regular season winds down.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Ohio State, Miami, Iowa on the rise
As more of the best recruits commit, here's our latest look at the top 65 classes.
Week 13 recruiting intel: Virginia Tech's moves, Jordan Carter latest, biggest visits
Less than two weeks until the early signing period, it's the last push for some classes.
'This is not a beauty contest': Venables leads best quips of college football Week 13
Brent Venables and Matt Campbell were among the coaches to sound off with memorable quips.
Brotherly battles, senior center sing-alongs and a CFP push: The rise of BYU's Bachmeier
BYU QB Bear Bachmeier quickly makes an impression with his talent and toughness.
North Texas' QB guru can make a star out of anyone, even a player who was a high school backup
Eric Morris has tutored QBs from Patrick Mahomes to Cam Ward and John Mateer. How he mentors them is key to their successes and his.
Sources: Cubs add reliever Maton on 2-year deal
The Cubs are in agreement on a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Giants acquire OF Wiemer from Marlins for cash
The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash.
McCann back with Diamondbacks on 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with veteran catcher James McCann on Friday.
Ex-All-Star Anderson named Angels hitting coach
Brady Anderson, a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, is joining the Los Angeles Angels as their new hitting coach, the team confirmed on Friday.
Rangers' Garcia highlights non-tendered players
Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim headline the list of 66 MLB arbitration-eligible players who were not tendered contracts by their respective teams.
Dodgers items sell for nearly $900K at auction
A quartet of Los Angeles Dodgers items sold at California-based SCP Auctions for just under $900,000 over the weekend, including the 2025 World Series Game 7 tying and winning home run balls caught by…
Sources: Rangers, Mets to swap Semien, Nimmo
The Mets and Rangers have agreed to a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to New York and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Texas, sources told ESPN
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? We asked around MLB
Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.
Pete Alonso's three most aggressive suitors so far -- and a few other fits for the free agent first baseman
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?
MLB offseason grades: Judging the Nimmo-for-Semien swap for Mets, Rangers
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.
MLB 'reclamation' candidates: Six free agents who could bounce back with new teams
Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026?
How a baseball behemoth plans to get ... better? 3 offseason questions as Dodgers eye three-peat
L.A.'s blueprint to bolster a two-time defending champion will be among MLB's biggest stories this winter.

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