👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
Kings' Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve after being hit by a shot on his left foot.
Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season.
Caps' Strome learns during game wife gave birth
Capitals center Dylan Strome reflected on the emotions of learning during the first intermission Thursday that his wife, Tayler, had given birth to their third daughter.
Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen
The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN.
Ovechkin's hat trick puts him 10th on points list
Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night.
Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery.
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.
Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
Flyers to honor young cancer patients with pregame SkateSkins
The custom skate accessories were designed as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
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.
Slump's over! Svechnikov, Seguin and others bouncing back after slow start
The essential guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Follow the public and add Scott Wedgewood, Justin Faulk and these trending players
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.
Texans' D thumps Bills, stakes claim as NFL's best
Against one of the NFL's top offenses, the Texans showed why they have the No. 1-ranked defense, sacking Josh Allen eight times and forcing three turnovers in a 23-19 win.
🍼 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs share photos of newborn
The Grammy Award-winning artist and girlfriend of the New England Patriots wide receiver announced their child's birth on Instagram.
Lamb: Missed Vegas curfew prompted benching
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he and George Pickens missed curfew Sunday, which resulted in both players missing the first series of Monday's game against the Raiders.
Allen roughed up, sacked 8 times in frustrating loss
Bills quarterback Josh Allen took a beating in Thursday night's 23-19 loss to the Texans, taking a career-high eight sacks in his third career game with no touchdowns and multiple interceptions.
Lions' LaPorta (back surgery) likely out for season
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said Friday.
Cards RT Williams on IR, season-ending surgery
Right tackle Jonah Williams will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, coach Jonathan Gannon announced Friday.
Bengals' Burrow 'looks great,' status still unclear
Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow "looks great," but the quarterback's status for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots remains unclear.
Steelers' Rodgers (wrist) questionable vs. Bears
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is dealing with a small fracture in his left wrist, is questionable for Sunday's affair against the Bears, coach Mike Tomlin said Friday.
Giants QB Dart still in protocol, out vs. Lions
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart remains in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out against the Lions, meaning Jameis Winston will get a second straight start.
Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade, draft prospects to watch, more
How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs, free agents to watch and intriguing draft fits.
Reid's debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: The top 50 players
Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with scouting reports at every position.
Our guide to every Week 12 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Another Eagles vs. Cowboys classic? McCaffrey vs. the Panthers? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 12 game.
How Baker Mayfield went from castoff to star: A wild 48 hours
In 2022, Mayfield got a needed fresh start with the Rams. The change ignited the QB's career.
Texans defense, Davis Mills come up big in TNF win against Bills
Houston sacks Buffalo QB Josh Allen eight times and improves its odds for the playoffs.
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Here are the top 5 QBs in the two-minute drill, and a couple may surprise you
Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Bo Nix, Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers have been at their best in high-pressure moments this season.
Power Rankings: Bengals and Vikings drop, plus who is under the most pressure
Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 12.
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Why Packers' playoff hopes might rest on next three games
Five of Green Bay's remaining games are against NFC North opponents, beginning Sunday versus the Vikings.
The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 12
An all-encompassing look at matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores.
Last-minute pickups for Week 12: Target the Brissett-Wilson combo in Arizona
If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, consider the Cardinals passing game and a sneaky defense.
Week 12's top 25 predicted anytime TD scorers
Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey and Emanuel Wilson among Week 12's top predictions for anytime TD props.
Week 12 betting guide: Picks for Colts-Chiefs, Shedeur, Lamar and many more
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 12 and share their tips and bets.
Eagles' kelly green, Texans' battle red uniforms top NFL Week 12 threads
It's a popular throwback leading the way in Week 12 of the NFL season.
Homage or coincidence? Bryce Young's dab after breaking Cam Newton's record goes viral
Young hit the dance move that Newton helped popularized during his own time as Panthers quarterback after leading Carolina to victory over the Falcons.
Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.
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.
Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions.
Sources: Two Dodgers execs working with Lakers
Two key executives with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman, have stepped into new advisory roles with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team transitions ownership to Mark Walter and…
🏀 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.
Mavs' Exum to undergo season-ending surgery
Mavericks guard Dante Exum will miss the entire season due to complications with his right knee that will require another surgery, the team announced Thursday.
NBA sees best opening-month ratings in 15 years
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting…
Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks with meniscus tear
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
Maxey has career-high 54 as 76ers outlast Bucks
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey had a career-high 54 points and nine assists in a 123-114 overtime victory over the Bucks on Thursday.
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.
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.
Fixing the Mavs: Why there's no cure-all for this Dallas disaster
Can this mess be fixed? Our NBA insiders are breaking down the Mavs' options amid a tumultuous start.
How Mark Cuban regained his seat at the table -- and helped oust Nico Harrison
Here's what led to the end of Nico Harrison's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks 11 games into the season, and how Mark Cuban was involved.
Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?
insiders break down this week's power rankings, plus who is the most important role player on each team.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton shares story of LeBron throwing him lob in 2014
After catching a lob from LeBron James on Tuesday, Deandre Ayton revealed that it was the second time.
The four potential ripple effects of LeBron's unprecedented return
As James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer.
'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Desmond Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.
👀 Inside the decision that'll rock college football
Things seem to be coming to a head between the Rebels and their coach. Will he stay or will he go?
Franklin: Va. Tech must act like big-time program
Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as its new head football coach, and he spoke about what everyone associated with the Hokies needed to do to be a big-time program.
Raiola's brother Dayton decommits from Huskers
Dayton Raiola, a three-star passer in the 2026 class and the younger brother of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, announced his decommitment from the Huskers, reopening his recruitment weeks before…
Sark on Texas exit talk: 'I am not going anywhere'
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian pushed back against claims that he is looking to leave the program, saying he is "not going anywhere."
U-M board publicly opposes Big Ten private equity
The University of Michigan governing board publicly declared its opposition to the possibility of giving up a stake of the Big Ten in exchange for $2.4 billion in private investment.
Auburn giving QB Knight first start vs. Mercer
Auburn freshman Deuce Knight is getting the nod over Jackson Arnold with Ashton Daniels skipping the game to preserve a year of eligibility.
LSU formally acts to fire Kelly in response to suit
The LSU board of supervisors authorized new university president Wade Rousse to send former Tigers football coach Brian Kelly a formal notice of termination during a meeting on Friday, according to…
Baylor, amid AD's exit, to keep Aranda as coach
Baylor is retaining football coach Dave Aranda amid a 5-5 season and the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades.
Sources: Missouri QB Pribula on track to return
Mizzou QB Beau Pribula is on track to return to play this weekend, sources told ESPN, as the No. 22 Tigers take on the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners.
Clarity or more chaos? Breaking down the key games of Week 13
A Big Ten showdown in the West, playoff hopefuls trying hang on and the potential to clear things up in the ACC.
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, scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Miller's new NFL first-round mock draft
How early could Ty Simpson go? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
BYU's playoff hopes hinge on Cincinnati
It's win-or-go-home for BYU this week in terms of playoff contention.
Betting USC-Oregon: Why to bet on the Ducks' defense to prevail in Eugene
No. 7 Oregon is nearly a double-digit favorite at home against No. 15 USC, and the Ducks matchup up well against the Trojans' style of offense.
Portal? Coaching carousel? North Texas' QB whisperer and his latest protégé aren't worried
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.
Week 13 preview: Stakes in key conference matchups, breakout players and more
Our college football experts tell us what's at stake in key conference matchups, plus breakout players and more.
'You don't want to have the same drip': How a Houston Christian receiver became a shoe artist to the stars
Why Travis Hunter, Jeremiah Smith and Caitlin Clark have custom shoes from this Houston Christian freshman.
Grading college football hires: How does Franklin fit at Virginia Tech?
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
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.
Why we're about to find out if Al Davis was right about Lane Kiffin
In different circumstances, Kiffin could -- maybe even should -- leave Ole Miss. But not these circumstances.
Fireworks for a field goal? Only in the Bottom 10
When wins are seemingly impossible to come by, it's OK to celebrate victories of any sort.
Where the top 20 freshmen rank after two months
With the season nearly over, many freshmen have become established stars. Here's how they stack up.
Navy's uniforms for 2025 Army-Navy game pay homage to USS Constitution
The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
CFP rankings release: See the second top 25 and bracket
A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.
Whitmore No. 1 in WPBL draft; Davis No. 10
Kelsie Whitmore was selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft, while Mo'ne Davis went to Los Angeles at No. 10.
Manfred talks next steps after betting scandal
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday said MLB did not anticipate any further restrictions on baseball prop bets and that it would cooperate with the Senate's inquiry while the league's own…
Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season
Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday.
South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is entering MLB's posting system and will be available for teams to sign through Dec. 21.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon
The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.
Royals reach 1-year deal with Tigers castoff Lange
The Royals reached one-year agreements with right-handed relief pitchers Alex Lange and James McArthur on Thursday.
Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.
Wong, Red Sox agree to 1-year, $1,375,000 deal
Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
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.
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.
The Polar Bear in Boston? A return to Queens? Potential free agent fits for Pete Alonso
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?
MLB offseason grades: Why Orioles-Angels trade makes a lot of sense ... for one team
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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.
AFL standout Kevin McGonicle among 10 names to know
Eric Karabell reports on his visit to Arizona and which prospects fantasy managers need to keep on their radar.
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.
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