NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
Rankings: Macklin Celebrini takes over the top spot
Here are the highest-ranked players, with Macklin Celebrini taking over the top spot.
Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
Chara 'humbled' as Bruins hang No. 33 in rafters
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
Ducks' Carlsson out 3-5 weeks with thigh injury
Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to treat a left thigh injury, putting his Olympic participation for Sweden in question.
Caps GM: Ovechkin future talk will 'have to wait'
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick says he hasn't talked much about the future with Alex Ovechkin.
Day after 'retool' missive, Rangers cruise to win
A day after general manager Chris Drury outlined in a letter to fans that his last-place franchise will embark on a "retool," Mika Zibanejad scored three goals and the New York Rangers cruised to a…
Oilers' Draisaitl taking leave due to family illness
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member's illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday.
👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Ducks acquire tough forward Viel from Bruins
The Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick.
Blues halt Lightning's run on Kyrou's shootout goal
Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout as the Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Lightning's franchise-record-tying 11-game win streak.
From a client call to suiting up for a Blackhawks game: Inside David Nozzolillo's wild Friday
While Nozzolillo didn't get into the game, he did get to suit up -- and have a night to remember.
What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?
Here's what the group could have looked like had it been competing.
Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
Source: Al-Shaair fined over eye black message
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that contained the message "stop the genocide" during last week's wild-card game, a source told ESPN.
Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers
The Seahawks delivered an all-three-phases beatdown of the 49ers, racing to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 41-6 win to advance to the NFC title game.
Sources: Steelers open to Rodgers' return in '26
The Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it's unlikely because of Mike Tomlin's resignation, sources told ESPN.
📈 Yates' debut 2026 NFL draft rankings
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Green Day to honor MVPs at Super Bowl pregame
Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi's Stadium that celebrates six decades of the championship's history and helps usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the…
Allen devastated, but loss not on QB, Bills say
After another playoff loss that ended a promising season for the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen told reporters that "I feel like I let my teammates down tonight," though Buffalo players and coaches…
Falcons hire Stefanski in Ryan's 1st move as prez
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski on Saturday after the former Browns coach and two-time NFL Coach of the Year had his second interview with the team earlier in the day.
Bills' McDermott rips refs' ruling on pivotal INT
Bills coach Sean McDermott wasn't happy with the way officials handled a critical overtime play that resulted in a Broncos interception Saturday, saying it was "too big of a play" not to stop the game…
Broncos' Payton sure Stidham to be 'ready to go'
Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix's injury.
Rams focused on playing 'great for 60 minutes' at Chicago
L.A. has learned from its fourth-quarter comebacks, but that doesn't mean it's how Sunday should go down.
How the Bears, Caleb Williams became an offensive juggernaut
Ben Johnson helped build one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in Chicago. Here's how he did it.
Sizing up overreactions, big questions from the divisional round: Why do the Bills keep falling short?
Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? But are the Broncos also done? And did Seattle ace last offseason? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.
Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.
Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?
Everything you need to know for all divisional games: Score picks, predictions and storylines
Texans-Patriots? Rams-Bears? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the divisional round games.
Refs during Bills-Broncos called that?! What the NFL rulebook says and our analysis
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.
Inside how Mike Tomlin spent his final day as Steelers head coach
'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.
What is Schottenheimer seeking in Eberflus' replacement as the next DC?
Dallas is moving into Phase 2 in the search for a new defensive coordinator -- in-person interviews.
Which QBs could Vikings add to push, support J.J. McCarthy?
Minnesota can't go into another season without a safety net behind its young signal-caller.
Matt LaFleur's new contract means final goal is a Packers Super Bowl
The 46-year-old got a contract extension despite Green Bay's recent postseason failures.
Kevin Stefanski to Falcons: Grading the hire and the impact on Penix
Kevin Stefanski didn't have a great record in Cleveland, but he'll have more talent to work with in Atlanta.
John Harbaugh to the Giants! Eight questions and a grade for New York's move
The 63-year-old has been able to call his own shot in this coaching search and wound up choosing the Giants.
NFL draft order for Round 1: The first 24 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need.
Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
'27 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better.
How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.
Will Anderson Jr. leads the way among NFL's best divisional-round arrivals
Before the divisional round got underway, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
Curry's '22 Finals Game 6 jersey sells for $2.45M
The jersey Stephen Curry wore in the championship-clinching Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals has been sold privately for $2.45 million.
Morant returns, lifts Grizz past Magic in London
Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Magic on Sunday in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
EuroLeague unworried amid NBA's plans in Europe
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas was critical of the NBA's proposed league on the continent, saying the plans have been "a little bit of a broken record of 'we will announce later.'"
Lakers rule out Luka (groin) against Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.
Thunder's Williams exits game with sore right thigh
Thunder guard Jalen Williams left midway through the second quarter against the Heat because of soreness in his right thigh.
Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage
Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.
Points league rankings: Young and Davis slide, Sabonis returns
Updated rankings for points leagues, with Trae Young on the move.
Keep, cut or add? What to do with these eight rising and falling players
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.
Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
Giannis and the Bucks: Four possible pathways forward in Milwaukee at the deadline
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?
Spurs go for the clippers: Wemby, Johnson debut shaved heads
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
Minnesota set to join elite list? NBA teams with most consecutive 100-point games
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
Cristobal bemoans targeting call on Canes' Lucas
Miami coach Mario Cristobal says the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be reevaluated.
🎠 5 new SEC hires in a day? 2025 coach carousel
A $50 million-plus buyout. Thirty-plus open gigs. Five new SEC head coaches in a day. Here are all the numbers behind a whirlwind college football coaching carousel.
Vandy LB among 5 denied injunction for 5th year
Five college football players seeking to play a fifth season this fall had their motions for a preliminary injunction denied Thursday by a federal judge.
Cuse AD: College football needs 'holistic' reform
Syracuse AD John Wildhack is calling for serious reforms in college football, including a holistic rethinking of the calendar, collective bargaining with athletes and consolidation of TV media rights.
Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M
Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham.
Mensah's candidates: Duke QB late add to portal
Duke starting quarterback Darian Mensah is entering the transfer portal. Mensah's decision comes less than a month after he chose to return to school instead of entering the NFL draft.
Chambliss files suit in state court seeking 6th year
Lawyers for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss have sued the NCAA in Mississippi court, seeking one more season of eligibility with the Rebels.
Mendoza: Focus on Hoosiers' run, not homecoming
The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good. He was quick to shift the…
IU prez not surprised by Hoosiers' sudden rise
Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.
Will Fernando Mendoza be the next Heisman-winning quarterback to fall victim to the national championship curse?
Since 1988, seven quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy and earned a title game berth have fallen in the national championship game. Is Mendoza next?
Can Miami become the latest team to lift the national title on 'home' field?
Miami will play the title game uniquely close to campus, but others have played for a title in their home state.
A historic Indiana or the restored U -- who has the edge in the CFP title game?
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.
Carson Beck the runner? The Miami QB is finally using his feet
This latest addition to Beck's arsenal has been a revelation for the Hurricanes.
The man, the meme, the legend: Curt Cignetti's rise to viral fame
Cignetti has lots to be happy about, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. His players and assistant coaches break down their favorite Cignetti memes and faces.
2026 draft: Which underclassmen have declared?
Here is the list of every player who will enter the draft, listed below in alphabetical order.
Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Meet 'the special 13': The JMU transfers forming an unlikely Indiana CFP title core
Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.
Transfer portal trends: Rising prices, plenty of QBs, and 1,200 players without a home
The transfer portal closed Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and closed Jan. 16. We ranked the best of the best to enter.
How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana's mascot after 50 years
Indiana's original bison mascot was described as "the devil with a cheerleader in it."
My brother's keeper: Miami super fan honors brother with full uniform tradition
Shelton Douthett honors his brother, Wayne, who died in Oct. 2009, by attending Miami home games in full uniform.
How to bet the CFP National Championship: Double down on discipline
Where's the value in the final game of the college football season?
Which new coaches best rebuilt their 2026 recruiting classes
After an unprecedented coaching cycle, new coaches had to scramble to salvage recruiting classes.
The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?
ESPN's 2025 All-America team: The top players at every position
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
Wetzel: Never mind the jealous whispers about Indiana
When an upstart like Indiana wins, whispers of cheating are inevitable. Maybe they're just better.
Nats, Cavalli avoid arbitration with $870K deal
Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $870,000, a deal that includes a 2027 team option.
Kershaw set to pitch in World Baseball Classic
Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
Source: Twins add catcher Caratini on 2-year deal
The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini agreed on a two-year, $14 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say
The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.
Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade
The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from…
Reports: Realmuto sticks with Phils on $45M deal
The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
Sources: Mets, Bichette reach 3-year, $126M deal
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first…
Pressly, 37, world champion with Astros, retires
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly, who collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series, retired after a 13-year career, the 37-year-old pitcher announced Saturday.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers heavily favored to repeat
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Kyle Tucker's outlook rises with move to loaded Dodgers' lineup
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
MLB offseason grades: Mets pivot to Bichette after Dodgers sign top free agent Tucker
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
How will latest moves rock the NL East? Updates on Mets, Phillies, Braves, Marlins, Nats
After the Mets beat out the Phillies for Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.
The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 clubs
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation's true ace?
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
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