NHL players get OK to participate in '26 Olympics
NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.
Avs sign veteran defenseman Burns to 1-year deal
Six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Colorado Avalanche.
'Workhorse' York nets five-year deal from Flyers
Defenseman Cam York, 25, and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, a price that could turn out to be a bargain with the salary-cap limit rising…
Sharks add veteran D Orlov for 2 years, $13M
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
Canes sign coveted Ehlers to 6-year, $51M deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social…
'Gritty' McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that…
✍️ Free agency: Grades, fits for big signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Off breakout '25, Suter joins Blues on 2-year deal
Pius Suter, who is coming off the strongest season of his career, is headed to St. Louis on a two-year deal worth $4.125 annually.
NHL free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.
The four biggest lessons of the 2025 NHL free agency first wave
Why did so many players simply re-sign instead of exploring the market? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.
NHL offseason trade grades: Report cards on Miller, Marner, Dobson, more
As major deals happen this offseason, our reporters will grade both GMs.
Mitch Marner, John Gibson and more
Fantasy hockey impact of players on the move, and the prime roles that open up, as NHL free agency gets moving.
How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons
After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.
List of all 224 picks, plus scouting notes for every first-rounder
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Grading all 32 NHL draft classes: From one A+ to multiple D's
With all 224 picks off the board, here are the report cards for all 32 front offices.
Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026? Ranking the top candidates to get the call
Does Patrice Bergeron make it in his first year of eligibility? What about Keith Tkachuk? Predicting the next class.
Gov. approves funds for new Browns stadium
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion budget that sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Browns stadium.
Woman accuses Bills' Hairston of sexual assault
An Ohio woman has sued Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 2021 when they both attended the University of Kentucky.
Waller unretiring as Dolphins trade for tight end
Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Dolphins, filling the team's void at the position after Jonnu Smith was traded to the Steelers on Monday.
2 allegedly stole $2M+ from ex-Dolphins safety
A woman is in jail after she and a former financial adviser were accused of stealing millions of dollars from former Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.
Steelers sign GM Khan to new 3-year contract
The Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season.
Ex-Texans, Eagles LB Braman in cancer treatment
Former Texans and Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman is undergoing treatment for a rare, aggressive form of cancer, with his longtime agent describing the situation as extremely serious.
Cowboys All-Pro KR Turpin arrested on 2 charges
Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Department and is facing two misdemeanor charges.
Kansas extends offer deadline for Chiefs, Royals
The state of Kansas has extended a deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to take advantage of a stadium financing plan from the state.
🚨 Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts
Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.
Which RBs dropped out of the top 10? Players eyeing a bounce-back at 11 positions
New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here's who's trying to get back.
Who are the NFL's best running backs? Execs, coaches and scouts help rank 2025's top 10
Execs, coaches, scouts and players from around the league ranked their top 10 running backs in our annual summer series.
From WrestleMania moves to showing off his jump shot: How Pete Carroll is rebuilding Raiders culture
Carroll's competitive nature and fun-loving spirit are palpable, and the Raiders are hoping their new approach will translate to wins.
Ranking the best remaining NFL free agents: Who are the top unsigned players?
Where could Rasul Douglas and Za'Darius Smith land? Let's restack the top free agents still on the board.
RB rankings: Which backs are the most reliable TD scorers?
From Jahmyr Gibbs and Derrick Henry to Bijan Robinson, we rank the running backs based on the most dependable at finding the end zone.
Who’s the best No. 1 NFL draft pick ever? No. 10? No. 262?!? We named top all-time selections at every slot
We went through every draft since 1967 and named the best selection at every slot, from Peyton Manning at No. 1 to Brock Purdy at No. 262.
Why K.C. still expects the best from Travis Kelce
Chiefs coaches and teammates don't doubt Kelce's ability to step up again like he did in the playoffs last season.
Patriots hope they've found their next long-snapper in Julian Ashby
Ashby was drafted in the seventh round of April's draft, the first time a long-snapper had been drafted since 2021.
Jaguars' Liam Coen thinks Dyami Brown is important part of elite WR group
Free agent signee Brown is excited for the new role and the chemistry that's brewing with QB Trevor Lawrence.
'I learned from it': Jason Pierre-Paul opens up about fireworks incident that cost him his fingers 10 years ago
Pierre-Paul is still training to play despite not being with a team in 2024.
2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's early projections for the first round, including four QBs
What might the Browns and Rams do with their first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.
Introducing the 'Bag' Hall of Fame: Eight NFL stars who got PAID, over and over and over again
Which NFL players have negotiated the most profitable contracts over their careers? Bill Barnwell gives his picks.
Vet Lowry returns to Sixers for 20th NBA season
Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
✍ Grading every major trade this summer
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
Blazers, C's trade altered to Holiday, Simons swap
The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.
Pacers were 'prepared' to go into tax for Turner
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said the team was "fully prepared" to go into the luxury tax to retain longtime starting center Myles Turner.
Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in 3-team trade
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.
Ball excited about 'great situation' with Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball doesn't have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple of seasons and is excited about his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Brown brings 'championship pedigree' to Knicks
The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.
Pacers confirm Haliburton won't play next season
The Indiana Pacers confirmed what was expected: that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season after surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.
Banchero, Magic agree to $239M rookie max deal
Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.
NBA free agency: Grading 30-plus deals, including Paolo Banchero's rookie max deal
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions.
NBA free agency superlatives: Best, worst, underrated moves
Which deals will impact the title race? Which will leave teams in regret by Christmas? Our NBA insiders make their picks.
Fantasy basketball: What to expect from Norman Powell, John Collins
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Norman Powell and John Collins on the move.
How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
New look New York: How Mike Brown changes the Knicks' approach
The Mike Brown era begins in New York. How much different will the Knicks look next season?
ACC preview: Clemson is the team to beat, but contenders are lining up
The Tigers are the favorites, but with Miami, SMU, Louisville and Bill Belichick, storylines abound.
🏈 Under-the-radar players for top 25 teams
These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.
Bama rolls on with commit from 5-star S Edwards
Five-star safety Jireh Edwards, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defender from Baltimore and the No. 23 player in the 2026 ESPN 300, became the top-ranked member of Alabama's latest recruiting class when he…
Russell, No. 4 WR in 2026, commits to Syracuse
Calvin Russell, a four-star receiver ranked No. 28 in the ESPN 300, would be the highest-ranked addition in Syracuse history if he signs later this year.
Irish land WR Fitzgerald, son of ex-NFL star Larry
Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star wide receiver and the son of former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame.
ESPN 300 CB Kennon commits to Florida State
Cornerback Chauncey Kennon, a 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Sarasota, Florida, who is No. 48 in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Florida State on Sunday, securing his place as the…
Sources: OU AD Castiglione to leave full-time role
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire from his full-time role during the upcoming school year, bringing an end to the longest-tenured run for a current AD in major college sports…
Irish OL Jagusah fractures arm in UTV accident
Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his left arm Saturday in a utility task vehicle accident in Wyoming.
From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick: What happens when a legendary NFL coach moves on to college football?
Belichick's path to North Carolina retraces a route taken by Walsh going to Stanford.
EA reveals team ratings, changes to CFB 26 Ultimate Team and H2H modes
See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Alabama bursts into the top 10
After another batch of ranked commitments, here's how the top classes stack up.
How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school
There are 23 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
Vaughn homers in 1st Brewers AB; Hoskins to IL
Andrew Vaughn homered in his first at-bat after being called up by the Brewers on Monday while Rhys Hoskins was placed on the injured list with a sprained left thumb.
⚾ 2025 Home Run Derby: Who is the favorite?
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.
Pham homer ends Pirates' 30-inning scoreless run
The Pirates are back on the board after Tommy Pham's two-run home run in the third inning at Kansas City on Monday night ended a 30-inning scoreless streak.
Twins' Buxton to take part in Home Run Derby
Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby.
Kansas extends offer deadline for Chiefs, Royals
The state of Kansas has extended a deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to take advantage of a stadium financing plan from the state.
Nationals pick 'diligent' Cairo as interim manager
Miguel Cairo, who played for nine teams over 17 MLB seasons before entering coaching, has been selected as the interim manager of the Nationals.
Kershaw: ASG legend nod 'weird, but it's cool'
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw spoke to reporters on Monday, a day after his 11th career All-Star Game selection, but the three-time Cy Young Award winner said being the "Legend Pick" was…
Padres slugger Machado gets 2,000th career hit
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres got his 2,000th career hit Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
D-backs 2B Marte scratched with groin tightness
All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks was scratched from the starting lineup Monday night against the Padres due to right groin tightness.
MLB All-Star rosters: Biggest snubs and other takeaways
While some of the game's biggest names are headed to Atlanta, some deserving stars will be watching from home.
Waiver wire: Brewers ace finally returns to the mound
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire, including a returning one-time Cy Young contender.
Get ready for the return of Yu Darvish
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
How CC Sabathia's idea led to Derby uniforms honoring Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth
The tribute to Ruth and Aaron reflects Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.
A new kind of MLB mock draft: Our insiders make the picks for all 30 teams -- with trades!
Big trades, trash talk and high-risk picks. Here's how the draft would play out if we were calling the shots.
2025 MLB draft guide: One big question and latest intel for all 30 teams
Who will the Nationals take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out as draft week arrives.
MLB GMs tell their best (and wildest) trade stories: 'I had to go in the basement of the bar where all the liquor is being stored'
From texts during life events to the best deadline deals that never happened, MLB front office execs tell all.
The most obscure MLB All-Stars ever: World War II fill-ins, a shortstop with a 37 OPS+ and ... this year's Rockies rep
Hunter Goodman just became Colorado's All-Star -- and it's not the first time a player you might have never heard of is playing in the Midsummer Classic.
What Nationals' overhaul means for their No. 1 overall pick and trade deadline plans
Washington fired its GM and manager as draft and trade season heat up. Here's how the fallout could play out.
'You know that's not normal, right?': Inside the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, MLB's next superstar
From flag football to Wrigley Field, PCA has been turning heads with his talent, energy and personality since he was a kid.
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