Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Another 15 goals for A...
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Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup M...
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🏒 NHL insiders debate early playoff takeaways
With Round 2 now underway, here are the biggest takeaways from the first two-plus weeks of the postseason.
Hang 'em up: Canes not re-stocking 'beer skates'
The Hurricanes' viral drinking vessel, the beer skate, won't return this season after the item sold out early in Carolina's playoff run.
Leafs new hockey ops president discusses past
The Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduced former captain Mats Sundin as senior executive adviser of hockey operations and John Chayka as general manager on Monday, a day after team president and CEO…
Down 2-0, Tocchet vows his Flyers 'won't give up'
The Flyers remained defiant after a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 on Monday, putting them in a 2-0 hole against the Hurricanes, and coach Rick Tocchet told reporters that "we keep hearing that we're…
Vegas gets Karlsson back for Game 1 against Ducks
Vegas Golden Knights veteran center William Karlsson, 33, returned on Monday night, in his club's 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, after missing nearly six months with a lower-body injury, skating…
Stars captain Benn on future: 'Figure it out later...
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said captain Jamie Benn "needs to come back" for an 18th season, after Dallas was eliminated in the first round.
Hall's OT goal propels Hurricanes to 2-0 lead
Taylor Hall slipped the puck past Dan Vladar at 18:54 of overtime to help the Hurricanes beat the Flyers 3-2 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round series in the NHL playoffs.
Knights score late after no-icing call, win Game 1...
The Anaheim Ducks were irked by a linesperson's decision to wave off icing on the Vegas Golden Knights' winning goal in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinals series Monday, with coach Joel…
Hedman: Absence was to address mental health
Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.
What makes Gavin McKenna the expected No. 1 pick i...
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
2026 NHL draft: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top r...
Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for the S...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Source: Richardson reports to Colts' workouts
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. reported Monday for voluntary offseason workouts after staying home the past two weeks, a source told ESPN's Stephen Holder.
Source: Seahawks to sign edge rusher Fowler Jr.
The Seahawks are signing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told the NFL Network on Tuesday.
👀 Reid's early 2027 NFL mock draft: Arch No. 1?
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?
Mahomes on track to participate in first OTAs
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, continuing to progress well in his rehab from knee surgery, is on track to participate in the first round of OTAs.
QB Mendoza working under center in rookie camp
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza says he has learned a lot over the last two days of rookie minicamp but noted he still has a long way to go when it comes to taking snaps under center.
Ravens on QB Pavia: 'Show us what you can do'
Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, saying they're looking for what he can contribute in camp.
Diggs says assault never happened as trial starts
The Stefon Diggs assault trial began with the ex-Patriots receiver insisting he was innocent and that a violent attack against his private chef never happened.
Source: Pack signing veteran Taylor as new QB2
Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor signed with the Packers and is expected to be the favorite to back up starter Jordan Love.
Charges against Sneed from shooting dropped
Charges against L'Jarius Sneed stemming from a 2024 shooting have been dropped.
New NFL Power Rankings poll: We ranked all 32 team...
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.
New Cowboys' LB Dee Winters 'excited that I'm back...
Acquired during the NFL draft, Winters will be counted on to help elevate Dallas' defense in 2026.
Top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026
The stars from the world of sports were out in Manhattan for the 2026 Met Gala.
How have UFL's 4-point FG and ban on punts inside ...
Taking a closer look at some of the trends, rule changes and other takeaways from the start of Mike Repole's first season with the league.
Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.
What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...
One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?
Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.
Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in
After paying Will Anderson, will Houston do the same with its franchise quarterback?
Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...
Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first draft picks of the year.
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridic...
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.
🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
C's Brown says refs had 'agenda,' calls out Embiid...
Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of flopping…
Sources: Mavs hire ex-Raptors exec Ujiri as prez
The Mavericks have agreed to hire Masai Ujiri as their team president and alternate governor.
Pistons extend Bickerstaff following series victor...
The Pistons have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension one day after he led the Pistons to their first playoff series victory since 2008.
Magic president: No reason to 'dismantle' team
Magic president Jeff Weltman said that despite firing head coach Jamahl Mosley, he still believes in the team's core when it's fully healthy.
Bulls hire Hawks exec Graham to head front office
The Bulls are hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as the franchise's new executive vice president of basketball operations.
Wemby laments energy misuse amid historic night
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in…
Knicks stay on historic roll, crush 76ers by 39
The Knicks continued their historic run since trailing in their first-round series, beating the 76ers by 39 points in Game 1 on Monday.
Edwards' returns sparks Wolves in Game 1 stunner
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to take Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.
NBA playoffs 2026: Previewing the second round
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026
The stars from the world of sports were out in Manhattan for the 2026 Met Gala.
Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which tea...
Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
Top 25 portal classes: Re-evaluating Texas Tech af...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
🏈 Under-the-radar players for every Top 25 team
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
Reports: Big 12 reaches 5-year private equity deal...
The Big 12 is the first conference in major college sports to strike a league-wide, private capital deal.
Big Ten distributes record $1.37 billion in revenu...
The Big Ten Conference distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 members in the 2024-25 fiscal year, an increase of nearly $500 million.
Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.
No. 4 ranked RB Roberts commits to Longhorns
Four-star prospect Noah Roberts, ESPN's No. 4 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Texas, he told ESPN.
Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.
Jones-Drew, son of NFL All-Pro, commits to UCLA
Class of 2027 running back Duece Jones-Drew, the son of former NFL All-Pro Maurice Jones-Drew, has committed to UCLA.
LSU lands nation's top-ranked 2027 TE Hudson
LSU secured an in-state commitment Sunday from Ahmad Hudson, ESPN's No. 1 tight end in the 2027 class.
Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility…
Copy of College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.
What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and ...
The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. It leaves Tech with big questions.
Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.
How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-star QB who could replace him
Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.
From an A+ to four big-market F's: Handing out fir...
We break down whether your favorite team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2026 season.
Olney: Vintage Mike Trout is back, thanks to some ...
The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Boone: Sterling a 'giant' who 'did it his own way'...
"A giant in the sport," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said in reflecting on the life of John Sterling, the legendary radio broadcaster who died Monday at age 87. Aaron Judge said Sterling "brought the…
Longtime Yankees radio voice Sterling dies at 87
John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees for parts of 36 seasons, has died. He was 87.
Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow
Tigers ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will need surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury
Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston…
Judge: Volpe call 'tough,' know he'll be motivated...
Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke Monday about the decision to option shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple A, with Aaron Judge calling the move "tough" but acknowledging, "I know he's going to be more…
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Marlins prospect Mack makes MLB debut vs. Phils
On Monday afternoon, prior to a 1-0 loss to the Phillies, the Miami Marlins promoted catcher Joe Mack, 23, the club's No. 3 prospect according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, from Triple-A in time for him…
Anthony returning to Boston to have hand checked
Roman Anthony will return to Boston to have his right hand examined by a team doctor after exiting Monday night's 5-4 win against the Tigers with discomfort in his wrist.
Athletics get catcher Heim from Braves for cash
The Athletics acquired switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash on Monday night.
Free agent pickups: Rookies Bazzana, Eldridge lead...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Fantasy baseball news: Options to replace surgery-...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Olney: John Sterling was the perfect voice for the...
Whether New York's longtime radio voice was celebrating a win or frustrated with the team, you always knew the score.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
As the Dodgers lead the way, the slumping Mets are way down the list.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
The Force at the ballpark: How Star Wars took over MLB
What began as a novelty promotion has evolved into a leaguewide tradition as nearly every MLB team now hosts a Star Wars-themed game.
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