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.
Leafs GM fully supports Berube amid tough start
Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving put his full support behind coach Craig Berube.
👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
Bruins' McAvoy, hit in mouth by puck, has surgery
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had surgery Wednesday to repair facial injuries after being hit in the mouth by a slap shot. He will be sidelined indefinitely.
Jets sign captain Lowry to 5-year, $25M extension
The Winnipeg Jets signed captain Adam Lowry to a five-year, $25 million contract extension Wednesday. The deal starts next season.
Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'
Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a "barbecuing mishap."
Source: Neck guards mandatory at '26 Games
Neck guards will be mandatory for all hockey players at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano-Cortana, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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.
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.
McCarthy likens play to cork about to pop off bottle
As he seeks better consistency as an NFL quarterback and rebuilds his mechanics, Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy likened his situation to a "cork about to come off a bottle."
Rodgers: Playing status will be 'a safety thing'
To play Sunday against the Bears, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he has to be able to "protect" himself.
Hurts unfazed by reports Eagles frustrated with QB
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, responding to recent reports that some players have grown frustrated with his play, says he will "never run away" from holding himself accountable.
Burrow step closer to return with practice listing
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, according to the team's injury report.
Browns, DE Wright reach 3-year, $33M extension
The Browns and defensive end Alex Wright reached agreement Thursday on a three-year, $33 million extension that includes $21 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Chiefs asst.: Trump doesn't even get new kickoffs
Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub doesn't care a whole lot about what President Donald Trump thinks of the NFL's new kickoff rules.
Saints cut Cooks after receiver asked for release
The Saints have released veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
Sources: Mixon not expected to play this season
Texans running back Joe Mixon is not expected to return this season because of a foot injury, sources told ESPN.
🍼 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.
Thanksgiving Day: Everything you need to know about the history
This Thanksgiving Day tradition dates back to 1934. We revisit the biggest performers and the best moments.
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.
Why is Nick Sirianni seen differently than other successful NFL coaches? Sizing up eight arguments
The Eagles' head coach is 56-22 over five seasons, including two trips to the Super Bowl. Yet he's constantly under the microscope. Why?
What happened to the AFC juggernauts? Chiefs, Ravens and Texans are all 5-5
There has been a surprising power shift in the AFC this season.
What it means for Joe Schoen to be running the Giants' head coaching search
It's the GM's mission to find the right coach for the job, and he's got seven weeks to finalize that list.
Defying the odds: Can Texans make playoffs after 0-3 start?
Houston has won five of its past seven games but still faces an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
What makes Josh Allen so dangerous? Inside his top rushing touchdowns
As the reigning MVP prepares to reach his latest mark, we break down what makes him so dangerous.
Meet the REAL Derek Stingley Jr., the Texans' QB-baiting shutdown corner
Stingley has 14 interceptions since 2022, but he doesn't want to talk about them. He is much more interested in the plays he almost made.
Matt Bowen's ultimate guide to winning a fantasy football championship
Even Jonathan Taylor can't do it all by himself. Fantasy managers have a role to play too. Here's what to do.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 12
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
The running man: Josh Allen on cusp of QB history
The Bills' MVP is one rushing TD away from becoming the NFL's all-time leader in rushing TDs by a QB.
Stacking the NFL MVP race at Week 12: Stafford, Taylor, Maye, Allen and Mahomes
Matthew Stafford is now the favorite to win MVP, but can he hold off Drake Maye, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Taylor?
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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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.
Early bets for Week 12: Bears to cover at home, Saints to pull off upset among plays
What lines offered immediate value? Here are five early bets to consider going into Week 12.
NFL futures: Defending champ Eagles now Super Bowl favorite, followed by Rams
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
Cam Skattebo responds to critics of his WWE cameo during ankle rehab
The injured running back joined teammates in a scripted WWE melee and later used social media to answer critics of his cameo with his teammates' support.
Miller's new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions -- and two trades -- five months out
How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏀 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.
76ers' Oubre (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was expected to sit out at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left knee, the team said Wednesday night.
Kerr: Spoelstra 'great choice' for Team USA coach
Steve Kerr said he has zero doubt that Erik Spoelstra is ready for the challenge of coaching the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
Zion makes return in Pelicans' loss to Nuggets
Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson returned to the court Wednesday night after missing eight games with a hamstring strain.
Curry, Butler, Green sit out Warriors' loss to Heat
Warriors star Stephen Curry (ankle soreness) missed Wednesday night's game in Miami, as did Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (illness).
Flagg misses first game with illness as Mavs fall
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Wednesday night's 113-111 loss to the Knicks with an illness, coach Jason Kidd said.
Brunson returns for Knicks, leads win over Mavs
Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 28 points in a 113-111 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday night after sitting out two games with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.
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.
Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG all season
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Lauri Markannen, two Pelicans rookies and a number of Celtics' scorers in the months ahead.
'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.
Texas firmly out, Miami in limbo and the G5’s flavor of the week
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.
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.
👀 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?
Kiffin denies ultimatum by Ole Miss: 'Not true'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.
Ohio St. mum on status of star WRs Smith, Tate
The status of star Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remains in question as the Buckeyes get set for Saturday's regular-season home finale against Rutgers.
Deion: Need more time, but Buffs have 'right man'
Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insists he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.
Top 3 of CFP unchanged; Tide drop, UGA to No. 4
Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, while Alabama dropped six spots to No. 10 and was replaced by Georgia at No. 4.
Commission moves to bolster NIL policing power
The College Sports Commission has asked schools to waive their right to challenge future punishments in court as part of an agreement that would give the agency significant power to investigate and…
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…
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.
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."
'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.
Let's talk about North Texas -- why the Mean Green is the bet to make in December
Pamela Maldonado breaks down the American conference, and why North Texas is the team to bet on.
Heisman Trophy race: Is Marcel Reed's comeback enough to beat Fernando Mendoza?
The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but who can seal the deal? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the odds.
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.
Miller's new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions -- and two trades -- five months out
How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
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.
Mets hire Justin Willard as new pitching coach
The Mets filled out the rest of their coaching staff on Wednesday, including hiring Justin Willard as pitching coach.
'Shocked' Rodriguez ready for reset with Angels
Grayson Rodriguez was four months into a breakthrough season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 before injuries shut him down. They've kept the big right-hander off the major league mound ever since.
Jones, Padres' first Cy Young winner, dies at 75
Randy Jones, the left-hander who won the Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres in 1976 during a 10-year major league career, has died. He was 75.
ESPN, MLB reach new 3-year media rights deal
ESPN and Major League Baseball have a reworked deal that includes out-of-market streaming rights.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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 free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
$400 million extension, blockbuster trade or let it ride? MLB insiders break down Tigers' Tarik Skubal options
Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.
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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