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Hurricanes one win from lifting Cup: Grades, big q...
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Playoffs daily: Canes take 3-2 lead after dominant...
Carolina is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Get caught up here.
Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even...
A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case
The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock's brief tenure in Columbus in 2023 before the Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN.
Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire...
Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options
Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.
Avs bringing back coach Bednar, staff next season
Colorado GM Joe Sakic said that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Canes on cusp of title
Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of…
Near elimination, Vegas' Tortorella vows Game 7
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella vowed that the Stanley Cup Final would return to Raleigh for Game 7 after Carolina pushed his team to the brink of elimination.
Larkin, Kyrou ... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade cand...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Most impres...
The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned.
How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams...
Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
Broncos' Cooper arrested for alleged harassment
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday after he allegedly violated a protection order against him, according to jail records.
😐 Reid coy on Kelce-Swift wedding attendance
According to Reid, despite being half of one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory, Kelce is focused on training camp.
WR Brown marvels at Maye, 'a true leader of men'
A.J. Brown concluded his second week of practices with the Patriots on Thursday, later saying he has been impressed by Drake Maye: "He's a true leader of men. It's crazy to see at a young age."
QB Williams eyes being 'stoic' and 'strong' leader...
Bears QB Caleb Williams said his his knowledge of the team's offense has allowed him to take his leadership to the next level.
Coker, Panthers reach 3-year, $35M extension
The Panthers extended a key part of their offense Thursday, reaching a three-year, $35 million deal with receiver Jalen Coker, agent Matt Glose told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Ruggs denied parole nearly five years after crash
Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
Sources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merrit...
The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL…
Bowles backs Mayfield as long-term QB amid talks
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback and that he doesn't believe the lack of progress on a new deal has impacted him.
Seahawks' SB LX rings salute fans, city, history
At a private ceremony Thursday night, the Seahawks received their Super Bowl LX rings, which feature diamonds, sapphires, team mantras and a tribute to the team's fans, among other elements.
Buzz: Alec Pierce injury news a blow to his draft ...
Liz Loza reacts to the Colts wideout's ankle woes and how it will affect his ADP.
Don't make these six draft mistakes
Avoiding common pitfalls can keep your draft on track for success.
Tracking postdraft NFL trades: Wanya Morris to the...
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.
We asked NFL players about the World Cup: Here's w...
We asked 29 NFL players to weigh in on who would win the Golden Boot and World Cup and also how the United States would fare.
World Cup only amplifies NFL players' desire for a...
The World Cup is the latest proof of concept that it's possible to have grass fields in all 30 NFL stadiums, even the domes. But obstacles remain from keeping it full time.
Copy of Who are the best players in the 2027 NFL draft cla...
The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?
NFL minicamp daily updates: Yes! Jaxson Dart is ad...
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everyth...
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Hurts, Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.
Everything the Patriots had to say about new teamm...
Brown's teammates point to his big presence and offensive intelligence as things that stood out.
'It's a community thing': Cam Bynum to travel to P...
Bynum, who is half-Filipino and makes his offseason home in the Philippines, said he'll focus on addressing issues such as the lack of clean water due to broken pipes.
$63.4M per year to Mahomes? Let's size up the bigg...
Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
Which NFL teams are most likely to have a big turn...
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first.
32 NFL teams, 32 unanswered QB questions: Graziano...
Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?
Let's size up the best NFL offenses by personnel g...
Which teams stand out in 11, 12, 13, 21 and 22 personnel groupings? We looked back at the 2025 season and then gave an outlook for the top offenses in 2026.
Copy of 10 players who could get traded before the season'...
The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.
Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside NFL's hi...
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
New FPI projections for the 2026 NFL season: Which...
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
Six trades to transform the NBA draft: We deal eig...
A historic top-2 swap, a calculated move for OKC and a Giannis blockbuster headline six offers that would rock draft night.
✍ Grading bold season predictions for every team
The Knicks will reach the Finals: A+. Ace Bailey will lead all rookies in scoring: D. Let's reevaluate 30 predictions from last October.
LeBron on GOAT debate: Taking nobody over me
LeBron James, when asked for his take on the basketball GOAT debate, said: "I'm not taking nobody over me."
Defendant in athlete burglaries gets 24 months
The first defendant to plead guilty to the 2024 string of burglaries at the homes of high-profile athletes was sentenced to 25 months in prison with credit for time served Thursday.
Wemby one point from suspension after flagrant
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama moved one step closer to an automatic suspension after logging his second flagrant foul of the postseason Wednesday.
Knicks stage historic comeback, on brink of title
OG Anunoby etched himself into Knicks lore by finishing off their record comeback from 29 points down against the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Shoot your shot: Big3 to sell stock later this yea...
The Big3 basketball league, co-founded by rapper Ice Cube, is eyeing a $290 million valuation as it plans to go public later this year.
Knicks fans target Wemby with egg, jeers at hotel
A brutal night for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama continued after he returned to his hotel, as he was pelted with boos from Knicks fans and nearly hit by a flying egg.
What happens first: the Finals end or a Giannis tr...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on Game 4 aftermath, Giannis saga updates and more NBA intel.
Knicks in five or Spurs survive? What you need to ...
The Knicks have a chance Saturday to win their first NBA title since 1973. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, however, are standing in their way.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of trade season.
Get ready for a wild NBA offseason: 10 teams to wa...
With LeBron and Giannis' futures uncertain and contender questions looming large, these 10 teams could decide how the NBA offseason unfolds.
Inside Knicks celebrity row: The unwritten rules o...
Celebrity row at Madison Square Garden comes with perks, but if you break any of the unofficial rules you could lose your privileges.
Taylor Swift, Rihanna, more celebrities take to th...
Knicks fans -- including some A-list celebrities -- were delirious with joy after their team's legendary Game 4 win.
How did the Knicks win that game? The layers to an...
The Knicks rallied back from a 29-point second-half deficit to shock the Spurs in Game 4. Here's how they did it.
The win -- and moment -- now etched in Knicks lore...
With one unbelievable tip-in from OG Anunoby, the Knicks not only made history, they pulled within one win of securing the franchise's first title in more than half a century.
'He's us -- except he's very good at basketball': ...
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height
The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.
NBA futures: Knicks, Brunson remain title, MVP fav...
The Knicks' shocking comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 has New York one win away from the NBA championship.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Kentucky DL dies at 20; no foul play suspected
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20, the school announced Monday.
Texas court sets Sorbsy-NCAA trial for February
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
Currie, top-3 DT recruit in '27, commits to Texas
Four-star defensive tackle Kasi Currie, No. 52 in the SC Next 300 in the 2027 cycle, has committed to the Texas Longhorns.
Florida plans $1.45B renovation to 'the Swamp'
The University of Florida is planning the most expensive -- and potentially most comprehensive -- stadium renovation in college football history, a $1.45 billion overhaul of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
AG warns Big 12 if TTU punished for Sorsby case
Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes…
Texas Tech defends integrity amid Sorsby backlash
In a 20-plus-minute video released, Texas Tech officials defended their integrity and reiterated their support for Brendan Sorsby amid widespread criticism from the rest of the Big 12 Conference and…
Wetzel: Don't blame Texas Tech for a judge's bad r...
You might hate the ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case, but Texas Tech is doing what any school would in this situation.
Big 12 preview: Despite the drama, Texas Tech stil...
With QB Brendan Sorsby (apparently) in the fold, the Red Raiders clearly are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
Ranking the top receivers in college football: Jer...
The Ohio State star is clearly No. 1 on the list, but after that the debate begins.
Byron Buxton hits 50 HR? Hunter Goodman breaks NL ...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Cruz, Acuna hit the IL and more Thursday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
The 15 early-round MLB draft prospects to know in ...
From an SEC hitter with big-time power to a top 2027 draft prospect you've never heard of, let's rank the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.
Real or Not: It's time to panic about these early ...
A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?
Dodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited in the seventh inning of Thursday's win at Pittsburgh with knee inflammation, but manager Dave Roberts said the move was precautionary.
👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
Jays' Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to begin the game Wednesday night.
Pirates' Cruz lands on IL with broken left hand
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after tests revealed non-displaced fractures between his ring finger and his pinkie.
Ohtani rues non-challenge as LA blows 5-run lead
Shohei Ohtani cruised through the first six innings Wednesday before things unraveled in the seventh, including a missed ABS challenge that helped the Pirates rally and set the stage for a 9-8 win…
Phils add OF depth, acquire Hill from White Sox
The Phillies, seeking outfield depth after Adolis Garcia left Wednesday's game because of a shoulder injury, acquired Derek Hill in a trade with the White Sox.
Red Sox prez: Breslow safe amid 'awful' season
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy called the team's play this season "embarrassing and unacceptable," but said there's been no consideration of removing Craig Breslow from his role as chief baseball…
Chapman: If Yanks want me, GM should apologize
If the Yankees were to acquire Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, he would like New York GM Brian Cashman to apologize to him for how his previous stint with the team ended.
Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.
MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contender...
While the same five teams remain in our top five for the fourth week in a row, a number of clubs are rising -- and falling -- throughout the rest of our list.
Fireworks! Backflips! A cup of Jamo!? What should ...
Why should hitters have all the fun? It's time for pitchers to have their own brand of celebrations on the mound.
Mookie Betts moonlights as guest star in Disney Jr...
Unsurprisingly, the eight-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner is providing the voice for a baseball-centric character.
What all 30 MLB teams must do before the trade dea...
Is your team going to make a midsummer splash? Here's how the next few weeks could decide the season.
Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would...
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.
2026 MLB All-Star predictions: Full AL, NL rosters...
Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our latest look at who will make it to Philly.
The best player on the Dodgers not named Ohtani? A...
After a historically bad October, L.A.'s young center fielder is making a name for himself on a roster full of superstars.
Inside the Athletics' Vegas debut -- a spectacle, and a theater of the absurd
Underneath the site tour and the glitzy entrances, the A's Vegas preview still felt like big league baseball in a minor league stadium.
Biggest takeaways from MLB owners meetings -- and ...
Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.

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