Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Hurricanes tie...
It was all Canadiens in Game 1. Plus, highlights from Avs-Golden Knights Game 2 and updated playoff stats.
How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing fo...
Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.
Canada beats Slovenia, now 5-0 at hockey worlds
Canada beat Slovenia 3-1 on Friday to improve to a perfect 5-0 at the ice hockey world championship.
Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win
The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the…
Knights use late flurry to stun Avs, take 2-0 lead...
Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period as the Golden Knights stunned the Avalanche 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
👀 Expert picks for Avs-Knights, Canes-Canadiens
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
Autographed Gretzky card sells for record $540K
An autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction. It's the most ever spent on an autographed hockey card.
Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game
Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.
Latvia stuns the U.S. 4-2 at ice hockey worlds
Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 for the defending champion's third loss at the ice hockey world championship.
Avs lament missed opportunities after G2 loss
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said his team had chances to extend its 1-0 lead before losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Golden Knights take a 2-0 series lead: Grades for ...
What stood out most from the Golden Knights' win in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, and what to look for in Game 3 on Sunday.
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p...
Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.
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.
Sources: Stafford lands 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to L.A. through the 2027 season, with $105…
Harbaugh: Giants unsure when Nabers will return
The Giants don't know when star wide receiver Malik Nabers will be back from what coach John Harbaugh said Thursday was "not a simple knee" injury.
Bears say Chicago stadium options 'exhausted'
The Bears reiterated Thursday that they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
Source: Giants give GM Schoen multiyear deal
The Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multiyear extension.
Lions ink All-Pro LB Campbell to 4-year extension
The Lions have signed Jack Campbell to a four-year extension, putting him under contract with the franchise through the 2030 season. The deal is for $81 million and includes $51.5M guaranteed, sources…
Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law
Florida has signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food…
Source: Brissett, Cardinals not close on new deal
A reworked deal between the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett is still not close, a source told ESPN on Friday.
Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the 2026 season, a source told ESPN.
🍼 Jordan Love, Ronika Stone welcome first child
Jordan Love and Ronika Stone have spent a full month with their newborn daughter.
'It means everything': A.J. Brown gets married to ...
Eagles wide receiver became a husband over the weekend at Montage Laguna Beach in California.
'It's about building trust': QB Malik Willis focus...
Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract this offseason because the Dolphins believe he can be their franchise quarterback.
A look at how owners have fared when getting invol...
Some owners helped land franchise QBs, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.
A welcome-to-the-NFL moment in the third grade? Co...
As Carlie Irsay-Gordon emerges from her father's shadow, criticism becomes a bigger part of the job, but she's prepared.
Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness
Giants defensive veteran Brian Burns' success has opened doors for him to show his true purpose.
Mock Draft Season: Players experts are taking (and...
Every mock draft is a little bit different, so we did it 10 times. Here are the results and the insights, from what to do in the first few rounds to when you should take your quarterback and tight…
The best, worst offseason moves of the AFC: Barnwe...
The Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. The Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much. Let's pick out offseason highs and lows in the AFC.
NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising roster moves
The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.
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.
Spurs guards Fox, Harper expected to play in G4
Injured Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper are both expected to play Sunday in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, coach Mitch Johnson said.
🏀 2026 mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
Adebayo named NBA's Social Justice Champion
Bam Adebayo has been honored with the NBA's Social Justice Champion award.
Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting
Despite a double-digit loss that put them in a 2-0 series hole, the Cavs felt encouraged by how they played in Game 2 and took comfort in the fact that they have erased this deficit before.
Wemby, Holmgren lead NBA's All-Defensive Team
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, while Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White rounded out the first-team…
Wemby on G3 loss: Got to make teammates better
Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 26 points but acknowledged he needs to be "more of a team player" after the Spurs lost 123-108 in Game 3 and trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.
Thunder bench overwhelms Spurs in Game 3 win
Down 15-0 to the Spurs not even three minutes into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, the Thunder quickly went to the bench, which provided 76 points during a 123-108 comeback victory.
NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder steal Game 3 on the...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the series.
The Cavaliers have someone who can save their seas...
Through a roller-coaster season, the Cavaliers have turned to one man in times of trouble.
Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchu...
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.
How ancient warrior training helped build a once-i...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into the most unstoppable force in basketball.
Copy of 'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.
NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -...
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast...
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are...
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for L...
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🏈 Many reasons why 24-team CFP does not work
Crowning a champ with a 12-team playoff hasn't fundamentally altered the sport, but doubling the field would.
Mizzou's Hardy thankful, starts road to rehab
Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi. Missouri's football program released a 14-second video Wednesday in which…
Nebraska AD preaches patience on Rhule rebuild
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen told ESPN on Wednesday that he wants to give Matt Rhule time to rebuild after a 19-19 start to his Cornhuskers career.
Judge in Sorsby lawsuit vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.
Orgeron back to LSU as assistant on Kiffin's staff...
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a football national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.
NCAA discusses age-based eligibility model
The NCAA's Division I cabinet discussed possible implementation of an age-based eligibility model should it be approved and signaled it would consider voting on it at its meeting next month.
Pro Football HOFer Warner gets N. Iowa hall nod
Almost a decade after he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kurt Warner is finally entering the Northern Iowa athletics hall.
NCAA opened Ole Miss probe after Dabo complaint
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of the Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker Luke…
Enforcement chief to schools: These are your rules...
Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the 11-month-old College Sports Commission, has a simple reminder to schools frustrated by NIL: These are the rules you wrote.
The American's top teams, and UConn, will look bra...
The conference's top teams lost a lot. So did the Huskies. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M up to No...
These schools are setting the early pace as the recruiting race starts to heat up.
Start the countdown: 100 things to know before col...
From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover 100 things to know ahead of the upcoming season.
Is big-budget spending sustainable in college spor...
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.
'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.
Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles like those at Alabama and Tennessee are becoming more rare.
🤖 What we've learned so far about ABS system
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.
Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole
Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Mets DFA well-traveled P Kimbrel after brief stint...
The Mets designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.
BoSox's Story undergoes sports hernia surgery
Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.
Dodgers' Muncy exits after getting hit by a pitch
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is cautiously optimistic that he avoided a serious injury after a pitch hit him in the right wrist.
Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem
Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of…
Happ gets day off, PCA batting leadoff for Cubs
The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Rockies' Mickey Moniak headed to injured list
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Olney: The themes shaping this year's MLB trade de...
From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.
MLB Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's...
Week 8 brought many changes, from a move at the bottom to the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.
Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: Who is the new No. 1 on our list?
Starting with a big shake-up at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.
Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... o...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.
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