'Even if it's not safe, I still want to play': What NHL players, owners, execs are saying about Olympic ice
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.
✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.
HOF goalie Hall, who started 502 in a row, dies
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 consecutive starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Mammoth to host '27 Winter Classic on Utes' field
The Mammoth will make their first appearance in an outdoor game in 2027, when they host the Avalanche in the Winter Classic at University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Sharks acquire Brossoit in trade with Blackhawks
The Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Golden Knights goalie Hart exits with leg injury
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Family values: Avs' D posts Gordie trick, like dad
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick in front of his father Dave Manson, a former player who once had his own Howe hat trick.
Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1…
Bedard (shoulder) returns in Blackhawks' loss
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard returned to the ice on Friday after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury.
Rankings: Connor Hellebuyck drops amid Jets' losing streak
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Connor Hellebuych dropping this week.
Key matchups, stats to know for New York Rangers-Boston Bruins
The Original Six contenders collide on Saturday on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's how to tune in, and what to watch.
Stafford, Garrett, Nacua top NFL All-Pro Team
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
🏈 Reid's updated NFL mock draft predictions
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.
Bears' Odunze set to return, hopes to be 'asset'
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round after missing five games with a foot injury.
Ravens' Monken: 'Didn't coach Lamar well enough'
OC Todd Monken accepted the blame for quarterback Lamar Jackson's regression in his third season in the system, telling the "Ryan Ripken Show" he "didn't coach Lamar well enough" and "didn't have as…
49ers' Williams, Pearsall among six questionable
Left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall are among six players the 49ers say are questionable for Sunday's playoff matchup against the Eagles.
Packers exec Sullivan agrees to be Dolphins GM
The Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN.
Chargers RB Hampton plans to return vs. Patriots
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton said he plans to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.
Commanders name Blough as offensive coord.
The Commanders have promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator after only two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach, the team announced Saturday.
Ex-QB Ryan named Falcons' president of football
Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been named Atlanta's president of football.
Inside the day the Ravens moved on from Harbaugh, and what's next for Baltimore
How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.
Buzz: Rams historically large road favorite; Packers-Bears, Bills-Jags evenly bet
No road playoff team has ever been more favored to win than the Rams. Two other wild-card games are too close to call.
How Mike Vrabel turned fumble-prone Rhamondre Stevenson into a playoff-ready RB
Stevenson has six touchdowns in his past three games and enters the postseason playing his best in 2025.
How the Steelers forged Aaron Rodgers-Mike Tomlin connection
The bond between veteran QB and coach has led Pittsburgh to its first home playoff game since the 2020 season.
What Bryce Young's late-game magic means for Panthers' postseason: 'Nothing really fazes him'
Young makes his NFL playoff debut Saturday. Will he shake off his inconsistencies and shine?
Set for an unlikely run? Each lower seed's chances to win it all
Let's find matchup advantages and rank each team's chance to keep winning all the way to the Super Bowl.
Six NFL wild-card games, six matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Packers at Bears? Bryce Young's first playoff game? Justin Herbert vs. Drake Maye? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.
How Liam Coen got the Jaguars to the playoffs: 'It makes us want to fight for him'
The rookie head coach rebuilt the culture in Jacksonville. Now they'll face the Bills on Sunday.
The inside story of the Bears' 'Good, better, best!' craze
After each win, Ben Johnson leads the Bears in a chant they hope to keep alive after Saturday night's game vs. the Packers.
View items from Jim Irsay's iconic memorabilia collection
See photos of items from Jim Irsay's extraordinary memorabilia collection headed for auction in March, including Muhammad Ali's WBC championship belt and more.
Show me the money: Darnold, Dowdle among players to strike it rich in incentives
Sam Darnold has earned an extra $2 million in bonus money, and he's not alone in pocketing incentive-based cash.
What the world looked like the last time Mahomes, Brady or Manning weren't in the playoffs
For the first time since 1998, an NFL postseason won't include Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.
NBA Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline
Where do all 30 NBA teams stack up one month ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
Young embraces 'opportunity' to help revitalize Wiz
The Wizards expect change at the excitement, win and fan-participation levels once the newly introduced Trae Young dons their uniform at a to-be-determined time.
Durant passes Wilt for 7th on career scoring list
Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list when he hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Rockets' game against the Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out; surgery possible
The Mavericks said on Friday that Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that could require surgery that would sideline him for several months, sources told ESPN.
Giannis gets block, steal on LeBron, plus his jersey
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo helped seal Milwaukee's 105-101 victory against the Lakers on Friday night with a pair of clutch defensive plays down the stretch against LeBron James.
NBA official Kennedy exits 76ers-Magic with injury
NBA official Bill Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of the 76ers-Magic game on Friday night.
'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for both teams.
Ja Morant trade guide: Four offers for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
After a tumultuous tenure in Memphis, Ja Morant could find a new home. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.
Risers and fallers: Michael Porter Jr., Derrick White among hottest players this week
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.
CFP semifinal takeaways: Utter dominance has become the norm for Indiana
The Hoosiers (somehow) keep getting better. How can Miami slow them down?
🏈 Ranking the best players in the transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
OSU exodus: T McDonald latest Buckeye in draft
Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald announced he's entering the NFL draft, becoming the fourth projected first-rounder to leave the Buckeyes for the draft this week.
U-M RB Haynes staying in college, enters portal
Michigan running back Justice Haynes is returning to college for another year but will enter the transfer portal for a second time.
'Really poor finish': Early turnovers stymie Ducks
Oregon sustained a second straight ugly exit from the College Football Playoff, giving up three first-half turnovers in a 56-22 loss to Indiana.
Liberty coach Chadwell recovering from surgery
Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell is recovering from surgery for a "serious but treatable medical condition" that was detected before the season, the school announced Friday.
Ole Miss' Chambliss has waiver denied by NCAA
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for sixth year of eligibility, the NCAA announced Friday afternoon.
Sources: KSU to hire Missouri's Gleeson as OC
Kansas State is set to hire Missouri quarterbacks coach Sean Gleeson as the school's new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
IU grows as title-game fave after semi blowout
Indiana opened as a 7.5-point favorite over Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Hoosiers entered the season as around a 150-1 long shot to win the title.
IU, 'chip on our shoulder,' adds to CFP dominance
Undefeated Indiana's already-impressive march through the College Football Playoff continued with a 56-22 win over Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinal.
The 10 teams that have gotten off to the hottest portal starts
These programs are already positioning themselves well for the 2026 season
'I watched every guy': Curt Cignetti's secret to rosters and building Indiana into a CFP power
The Hoosiers' roster is filled with different kinds of players, but all had to meet Cignetti's standards.
'That's what that $4 million is all about': Beck, Miami deliver drive for the ages
Carson Beck's touchdown scramble capped an epic ending for the Hurricanes.
CFP National Championship first look: Previewing Miami-Indiana
How either Miami or Indiana can win the title, plus X factors for both teams.
2025-26 College Football Playoff: What's next for Oregon?
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines and personnel priorities.
Who are MLB's top young stars? Ranking baseball's best players at every age from 16 to 25
Julio Rodriguez or Bobby Witt Jr.? Roman Anthony or Jackson Chourio? We rank baseball's best by birth year.
From future HOF pitchers to a veteran catcher: Best fits for under-the-radar MLB free agents
Did your favorite team miss out on the biggest stars of this winter? Here are 15 players to sign instead.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Graterol, Garrett and Wesneski avoid arbitration
Brusdar Graterol, Braxton Garrett and Hayden Wesneski agreed to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration.
Cubs land Cabrera, trade top prospect to Marlins
The Cubs have acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie, as well as infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon, to Miami.
Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN.
Ex-Twins GM Levine joins Brewers as adviser
Former Minnesota general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee organization as a special adviser.
Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street
Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble.
Skubal, Tigers face arbitration; sides $13M apart
Tarik Skubal and the Tigers failed to agree on a contract for this season before Thursday night's deadline to avoid arbitration, Detroit announced.
Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program.
The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system
Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison.
MLB midwinter Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year
Though there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're midway through the offseason.
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