NHL board of governors eager to see more 'color vs. color' jersey matchups
There is momentum for the league to have more games in which both home and road teams wear solid-colored jerseys.
NHL trade grades: Report cards for Hughes, Jarry deals
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Hedman to undergo surgery, eyes Olympic return
Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in…
👀 Bruins' and Lightning's Stadium Series looks
The Tampa Bay Lightning's jersey for the 2026 Stadium Series will include pirate imagery and photo-realistic lightning.
Devils' Meier taking leave for family health matter
The New Jersey Devils said Thursday that forward Timo Meier is taking a personal leave of absence from the team to attend to a family health matter.
Knights goalie Hart doesn't play in return to Philly
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was on the bench against the Flyers for Thursday's 3-2 overtime win for Vegas in his return to Philadelphia.
Islanders' Horvat exits win with lower-body injury
Islanders leading scorer Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday night's win against the Ducks and is day-to-day.
Mammoth center Cooley to miss at least 8 weeks
Mammoth center Logan Cooley, who suffered a lower-body injury Dec. 5 in Vancouver, is expected to miss at least eight weeks.
Preds' Stamkos enjoys 2nd career 4-goal game
Steven Stamkos rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing Thursday night, and it's no coincidence that the Nashville Predators' trajectory is suddenly pointing up.
Oilers trade for Pens' Jarry to solve issues in net
The Oilers have finally addressed their multiple-season problem in goal by acquiring Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry. Edmonton dealt goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029…
Canucks trade Hughes to Wild for 3 players, pick
Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was traded to the Wild for defenseman Zeev Buium, center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick on Friday.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus fantasy hockey panic or patience
The Caps, Flyers and Leafs rise this week, while the Wild, Devils and Senators fall off a bit.
Which NHL player and team trends are for real? The trend-o-meter for all 32
From Morgan Geekie's scoring rate to the "Wall of St. Paul" and more, here's what will and won't continue.
NHL trade tiers: Could we see another superstar on the move?
Here's a way-too-early look at the shocking superstar possibilities, pending free agents and overlooked gems.
Rankings: Logan Thompson rises to No. 2 overall
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Logan Thompson rising this week.
Stanley Cup odds: Avalanche clear Stanley Cup, Western Conference faves
The league-leading Colorado Avalanche have continued to rise as Stanley Cup, Presidents' Trophy favorites.
Inclusion of Parekh, Misa is a step in right direction for Canada at World Juniors
Has Hockey Canada finally learned from past mistakes -- and could that result in a gold this time around?
Final Olympic hockey roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more: Which NHL stars make it?
The NHL is back at the Games. Here's our final look at which players will make the cut for the big five.
Falcons complete comeback as Bucs drop from first in NFC South
Kyle Pitts Sr., Kirk Cousins and Bijan Robinson erupted for Atlanta in a costly loss for Tampa Bay.
What is dry needling and what happened to T.J. Watt? Answering key questions
Is dry needling common for NFL players? How long will the Steelers star be sidelined? Here's what we know.
🍼 Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child
The Buffalo Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" star got married in May and are expecting their first baby together.
Cowboys' Diggs expects to return after 2 months
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs said he expects to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings following a two-month absence after dealing with a concussion and an ailing right knee.
NFL 'troubled' by rise of sports prediction markets
The NFL expressed its concern about the rise of prediction markets to a congressional committee Thursday, stating that the league is particularly troubled by sports contracts being offered in states…
Panthers steady in bid to end playoff drought
Panthers coach Dave Canales says he isn't changing his approach with his team two wins from making the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Bills get healthier with Bosa, Brown back vs. Pats
Bills defensive end Joey Bosa and right tackle Spencer Brown are set to play Sunday against the Patriots, and cornerback Christian Benford is questionable with a toe injury suffered in Thursday's…
Harbaugh 'still processing' Moore's firing, arrest
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he is "still processing" the abrupt firing of former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore after the two worked closely together with the Wolverines.
Undermanned Browns rule out 4 starters vs. Bears
The Cleveland Browns are set to take on the Chicago Bears this weekend but will be without a considerable number of starters for the road game.
Steelers' Watt has surgery for collapsed lung
Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted on social media.
Bengals WR Higgins (concussion) out vs. Ravens
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will not play against the Ravens, marking the second game he has missed this season while in the concussion protocol.
Our guide to every Week 15 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Who can improve their chances of making the playoffs? And who is likely out? Picks, predictions and stats for every game.
Has Joe Burrow soured on Bengals? Ja'Marr Chase hasn't seen a change
Burrow might be grinding out the season, but Ja'Marr Chase said there's "no negativity in the building from him."
Here's how Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is making progress
Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski praises his rookie signal-caller for finding balance by extending plays.
Ranking the top nine NFL head coaching candidates: Which coordinators could land an open job?
Will former head coaches Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy get another shot? Could Joe Brady get interviews? We stacked the hottest coaching candidates right now.
Even at 44, Philip Rivers is infusing energy into struggling Colts
It's uncertain what the QB has left on the field, but Rivers hasn't lost his enthusiasm, and that's big in Indy.
Don't be surprised if ... these 2 players are league winners
With the upcoming schedule, don't be surprised if Brock Purdy and Chase Brown are difference-makers.
Five players who offer upside for your fantasy playoff lineup in Week 15
Chimere Dike, Isaiah Likely among players who have the potential and matchup to provide a boost for your lineup this week.
The rest of the Eagles' season can go one of two ways
This Eagles' season has felt like a public tug-of-war between the 2023 team that fell apart and the '24 squad that won it all.
Week 15 betting guide: Why Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson could hit passing overs
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 15 and share their tips and bets.
Bucs' Creamsicles, Falcons' throwbacks top Week 15 uniforms
The NFL uniform scene is off to a strong start with Thursday's game, but the week ends well, too.
NFL Week 15's fashionable arrivals, featuring Bucs QB Baker Mayfield
The top fashion looks around the NFL from "Thursday Night Football" to Monday night.
NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
The NFL's best player through 14 games is ...? Barnwell stacks 15 MVP candidates and picks the winner
Let's make the MVP cases for 15 players -- including a ranking of the top five. Can anyone catch Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? Is there a non-QB in the mix?
NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus the most shocking statistics of the season
Ranking teams 1-32. We also looked at the most surprising statistical rankings for each team.
Fowler and Graziano: Leaguewide buzz on Daniel Jones, falling contenders and head coach candidates
What effect will Jones' injury have on the offseason QB market? How many coaching jobs could be open? Here's the latest NFL intel heading into Week 15.
A trade for the No. 1 pick?! Let's project next year's first round in Yates' updated NFL mock draft
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.
The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef
Fifty years after Roger Staubach's Hail Mary, Vikings defenders swear Drew Pearson pushed off.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Grizz's Edey (ankle) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four weeks with a stress reaction in the left ankle he had surgically repaired in the offseason.
SGA: Thunder 'absolutely' want NBA wins record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder are after every trophy or record they can obtain, including the NBA's record of 73 wins.
Lakers championship basketballs net big bucks
Lakers 2000 and 2001 championship basketballs, signed by Kobe Bryant and other members of the team, sold for $508,000 and $317,500, respectively, at auction.
Wemby ready to return Sat. on limited minutes
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is expected to return on a minutes restriction Saturday after missing 12 games, said he wanted to come back much sooner but had to "trust the process."
Curry medically cleared, starts against Wolves
Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been medically cleared and will start Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves without a minutes restriction.
Lakers' Reaves to miss a week with calf strain
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Friday.
📈 Power Rankings: Each team's biggest weakness
NBA insiders break down the latest rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
NBA 25 under 25 rankings: Where Wemby, Ant, Flagg and more young stars check in
Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there? Our NBA experts rank their top 25 under 25.
Has trading for an NBA superstar become too risky? League insiders examine the new normal facing teams
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher.
Five Anthony Davis trades, including a chaotic five-team blockbuster
With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power.
Spurs' Stephon Castle buys stake in Connecticut soccer teams
The former UConn guard joins the ownership group for men's and women's professional franchises where he starred in college.
The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Don't be surprised if ... Hart, Bridges are among top 25
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
Risers and fallers: Add Ryan Nembhard, consider parting with Jaren Jackson
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
NBA Cup preview: Everything to know about each semifinal in Las Vegas
The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals are officially set. Here is everything to know ahead of Saturday's games.
Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It's Stage 4 glioblastoma and I'm fighting
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites ahead of Nuggets, Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance
Paul spent only one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Betting on the 2025 CFP? All the predictions, odds and best bets bettors need
Breaking down the field, the best bets, plus what the sportsbooks are seeing ahead of the first round.
Mendoza adds to honors, scores Maxwell, O'Brien
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza captured the Maxwell Award as the nation's player of the year and the Davey O'Brien Award as top quarterback Friday night.
🏆 How each CFP team could win national title
Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.
San Jose State receiver Scudero to enter portal
San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero, the leading receiver in FBS this season, will enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens in January, he announced Friday.
DT Alexander to return for 2nd season with Ducks
Oregon will regain a big piece of its defensive line in 2026 as defensive tackle Bear Alexander will return for his second season with the Ducks.
Utes' Whittingham stepping down after 21 years
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham announced he is stepping down after the team's Dec. 31 bowl game. Whittingham is the Utes' all-time leader in coaching wins with 177.
Kitchens out as OC after Heels offense slumps
North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return next season, with the school announcing the departure of both assistants after a 4-8…
WSU names Mizzou OC Moore new head coach
Washington State named Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore as the school's new head coach on Friday, agreeing to a five-year deal.
Harbaugh 'still processing' Moore's firing, arrest
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he is "still processing" the abrupt firing of former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore after the two worked closely together with the Wolverines.
Sources: Hoosiers DC Haines gets lucrative deal
Indiana has reached an agreement with defensive coordinator Bryant Haines that will make him one of the nation's highest-paid assistants, sources confirmed to ESPN.
College Football Playoff 2025: First round first look
How all eight teams can win their first-round matchup, plus players to watch and biggest questions.
Moore facing charges of stalking, home invasion
Sherrone Moore, abruptly fired this week as Michigan football coach, was charged Friday with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said.
FCS quarterfinal preview: Is it now Tarleton State's tourney to win?
After a spate of upsets, there are familiar teams but also some newcomers at the top of the FCS bracket.
The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr.
In August, Pickett Jr. came upon a terrifying scene: power lines down, a car on fire and a man close to death.
Army-Navy: Inside the many traditions of America's Game
From the "prisoner exchange" to a Presidential visit, there's plenty of spectacle beyond the game itself.
Dates for Georgia-Bama, LSU-Ole Miss and every other SEC game in 2026
Find out when every SEC game will be, including Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford and Georgia's trip to Alabama.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.
College Football Playoff predictions: We pick every game in every round
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.
How a 28-year-old Chris Weinke became one of the most unlikely Heisman winners ever
After leaving pro baseball, the quarterback ignited a debate about whether his age was helping him tear up college football.
A trade for the No. 1 pick?! Let's project next year's first round in Yates' updated NFL mock draft
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.
CFP Anger Index: An absurd farce over Notre Dame, Miami
Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset over in the final CFP ranking.
Wetzel: Relax, the CFP selection process is (mostly) working
Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.
Do college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
A growing number of athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option.
Former Padres closer Suarez signs with Braves
Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Source: Gray, Nats reach deal to avoid arbitration
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Lee from Tigers
Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.
Angels' Carpino: Skaggs a 'drug addict' and 'dealer'
Angels president John Carpino closed out the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a…
Jays president Shapiro given new 5-year deal
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team's first American League pennant since 1993.
Sources: Royals keeping Garcia on five-year deal
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Diaz picked Dodgers because 'I'm looking to win'
At his introductory news conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.
O's Elias: Alonso 'the right player' to sign long term
The Orioles introduced Pete Alonso on Friday at Camden Yards after reaching a five-year, $155 million deal that dwarfed Baltimore's other signings over the past several years, when the team stuck…
MLB winter meetings winners, losers and questions
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate all the moves and what's ahead this offseason.
Who is willing to spend to keep up with the Dodgers and Blue Jays this winter?
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.
As responsibilities evolve, MLB manager salaries still lag behind top coaches in other sports
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?
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.
Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
A great night for Kent, but another stain on the Hall of Fame
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming?
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.
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