Fantasy hockey free agents: Look for these emerging forwards
A number of young prospects are on most waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues early this season. Here's who to consider adding this week.
Power play trends: The players best set up for success
A weekly look at top statistical trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power play, and droppable notes.
Who gets the NHL's next big contract? Here are the top candidates right now
Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere was the latest to ink a multiyear extension. Here's who insiders think could join in him in the not-so-distant future.
Kolosov makes debut as Flyers weigh GK options
Aleksei Kolosov made his NHL debut on Sunday for the Philadelphia Flyers becoming the first Belarusian-born goalie to start an NHL game.
Flyers forward Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing
Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway was fined $5,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for elbowing the Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek.
Islanders, forward Martin agree to 1-year deal
Free agent forward Matt Martin has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Islanders.
Ex-Blackhawks star, HOF executive Hay dies at 88
Bill Hay, who helped the Blackhawks win a Stanley Cup in 1960-61 and was one of hockey's great ambassadors, has died at the age of 88.
Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season
The New York Rangers signed winger Alexis Lafrenière, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, to a seven-year contract extension Friday.
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus the biggest early surprise for each club
The Rangers are the top team according to our panel of voters. Plus, we reveal the shocks of the first weeks of 2024-25.
Warsofsky: 'Lot of passengers' on winless Sharks
The Sharks made dubious history Thursday night, having failed to win any of their first eight games in consecutive seasons after a 3-2 loss to the Kings.
Vinik sells stake in Lightning, will retain control
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik announced Thursday that he has sold a majority stake of the NHL team but will retain control of the franchise for the next three years.
Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects
No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.
How the NHL pulled off its new goal simulation animations -- and what comes next
Hockey is a sport of constant motion. The new feature allows fans to see how every part of a chance develops.
Rookie watch: Nix, McConkey, Harrison Jr. come up big
Eric Moody looks at how all the rookies performed during Week 8 of the NFL season.
First bets: Early picks for Week 9
What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here are some early picks for Week 9 of the NFL.
Commanders' jab at Bears after stunning win tops Week 8's NFL trolls
A handful of close matchups brought out the trolls.
'You only get one shot': Jameis Winston's Eminem lyric leads Week 8 post-win quotes
The veteran quarterback helped the Browns snap a five-game losing streak in his first start of the season.
Bears CB sorry for taunts before fateful Hail Mary
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson apologized Sunday night after he was seen taunting the Washington crowd seconds before he and his teammates gave up a Hail Mary touchdown with time expired to lose to the…
Jets flop again, vs. Pats: 'A moment of darkness'
The Jets dropped their fifth straight game, a demoralizing 25-22 loss to the Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, in what was one of the franchise's lowest points in recent memory.
'Like a movie': Daniels wows with Hail Mary TD
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Bears on Sunday.
Kittle stars on own 'holiday' as 49ers eke out win
Despite dealing with a sprained foot that limited him in practice all week, tight end George Kittle still managed to deliver a big performance Sunday night in a game the 49ers had to have -- and on…
Bozeman calls hit on Herbert 'one of dirtier plays'
Bradley Bozeman said what Nathan Shepherd did to Justin Herbert -- when Shepherd twisted and pulled down the QB long after he had thrown the ball -- was "probably one of the dirtier plays I've ever…
'Tired' Richardson sits out play in Colts' loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson wasn't on the field for a late-third-quarter play in a game in which his team trailed by two scores and later lost, and told reporters after the 23-20…
'Frustrated' Dak vows 3-4 Dallas won't fade away
The Cowboys hit unfamiliar ground Sunday night at San Francisco, falling to 3-4 with a healthy Dak Prescott at quarterback for the first time since 2018, as the 49ers rolled out to a sizable lead and…
Sources: Giants won't have quick Jones hook
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth…
What we learned in Week 8: We answered big questions and sized up every single matchup
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.
'Get out of this funk': Ravens' defense is biggest hurdle in championship hunt
Baltimore's 29-24 loss to Cleveland marked the team's eighth loss when leading inside the final two minutes of a game since the start of the 2022 season.
'Michael Jordan of nose tackles': Giants' Dexter Lawrence keeps racking up sacks
Lawrence is threatening to become the best pass-rushing nose tackle the game has ever seen.
Moon-ball magic: How Wilson's passing edge over Fields opened up Pittsburgh's offense
Russell Wilson's moon ball has been in the league for over a decade, but it's new to this year's Steelers offense.
Inside the Commanders' wild Hail Mary to stun the Bears
The Bears thought they had the Commanders beaten. Then Jayden Daniels happened.
Tua Tagovailoa took long, cautious road back from his latest concussion
Tagovailoa will play Sunday vs. the Cardinals for the first time since Week 2, when he sustained his third concussion in two years.
Power Rankings, Week 8: Youngsters are on the rise
How high did the Bills rise and the Vikings fall in our Week 8 Power Rankings?
Assessing every team's cap situation: Who can make a big trade? Who has the best draft capital?
As the trade deadline nears, we looked at cap space and draft capital for all 32 teams. Which franchises can actually maneuver big deals?
Waiver wire pickups: Look to Ivica Zubac, Andre Drummond
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the second week of the season.
Lakers start hot and Nuggets stumble: Best and worst of NBA Week 1
LeBron sets the tone in his 22nd season and the Celtics continue their Eastern Conference dominance. Breaking down the best and worst from the first few days of the NBA regular season.
LeBron dazzles in 4th but stresses Lakers 'a team'
LeBron James said his fourth-quarter burst in Saturday's win over the Kings isn't something that will be necessary for entire games for the Lakers to win this season.
KD reaches scoring milestone, in elite company
Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points.
Redick comes clean about car wash film session
Lakers coach JJ Redick has come clean about watching game film at a car wash.
Nets top Bucks to earn Fernandez 'special' 1st win
Jordi Fernandez kept the game ball from his first NBA win as a head coach, which he said will be a reminder of where he came from.
Heat unveil statue of Wade outside team's arena
Dwyane Wade became the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team's arena.
Dubs' Curry limps off with ankle sprain; MRI next
The Warriors are bracing for Stephen Curry to miss time, sources told ESPN, after he suffered a left ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
'Wookiee of the Year': Wembanyama opts for furry footwear ahead of Spurs' home opener
The San Antonio Spurs star brought the shoes to celebrate his Rookie of the Year season and love for "Star Wars."
Grizzlies comeback, 76ers success? Biggest questions for NBA opening week
Answering the biggest questions surrounding the NBA's 2024-25 opening week, including the unknowns about Kawhi and the Suns big three's chemistry.
1-7 Florida State loses commitment from 4-star WR
A day after Florida State lost to rival Miami in ACC play, four-star wide receiver C.J. Wiley decommitted from coach Mike Norvell's program on Sunday afternoon, marking the latest blow to the…
Rice fires head coach Bloomgren after 2-6 start
Rice, off to a 2-6 start after back-to-back bowl berths, has fired head coach Mike Bloomgren, who went 24-52 in his seven seasons with the Owls.
Sark: Ewers bounce-back showed 'true character'
Quinn Ewers settled into the kind of rhythm his Texas coaches and teammates are accustomed to Saturday night in a hard-fought 27-24 win over Vanderbilt.
MWC scolds Wyoming coach for criticizing officials
The Mountain West reprimanded Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel for his public criticism of the officials following the Cowboys' loss to Utah State on Saturday.
Aggies land 3 4-star commits in wake of LSU win
Texas A&M followed its win over LSU on Saturday by landing three key 2026 commitments Sunday, securing pledges from four-star prospects Jordan Carter, Aaron Gregory and Samu Moala.
Canes up to No. 5; Irish, BYU, Ags enter top 10
Miami moved up to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 college football poll -- the Hurricanes' highest ranking since 2017 -- while Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M entered the top 10.
Just like dad did, Portis' son commits to Miami
Three-star 2026 cornerback prospect Camdin Portis -- the son of former Miami national champion and two-time NFL Pro Bowler Clinton Portis -- committed to the Hurricanes on Sunday evening, landing as…
Sources: UCF fires DC Roof amid losing streak
UCF has fired defensive coordinator Ted Roof, sources told ESPN. The Knights have allowed 37 or more points three times this season.
College football Week 9 takeaways: Boise State's CFP chances, Miami's state title and more
Our college football experts break down key takeaways from Week 9.
Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance
Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.
'Freshly Squeezed': Pittsburgh's orange juice joke leads Week 9 CFB trolls
A number of teams went for mascot-oriented jabs after a week full of action.
The Kirk and Ben Herbstreit diaries: Where is Ben this week?
In Week 9, the golden retriever made the trip to Bloomington, Indiana, for College Gameday's Indiana-Washington show then to College Station, Texas, for LSU-Texas A&M.
The superhuman tales and Barry Sanders pace of Boise State's Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty is dominating college football and on track to have a record-breaking season as a running back.
With Eli Drinkwitz at the helm, Missouri begins to see itself differently
His unapologetic approach resonates with his players, who will look to make a splash Saturday against Alabama.
The Dodgers' MVP outside of Ohtani? How Teoscar Hernandez became L.A.'s unsung star
Amid a flurry of seismic offseason signings, Hernandez's one-year deal might not have registered at first -- but his presence is being felt now.
Aaron Boone has always done this job his way -- will it be enough?
Boone has been second-guessed, criticized, even booed -- but he's never wavered in his approach.
Yankees need to wake up before this dream World Series ends as a New York nightmare
After stumbling to a 0-2 Fall Classic deficit, the Bombers' margin for error has disappeared.
Judge on playoff struggles: 'Got to hunker down'
Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, continuing his postseason slump as the Yankees fell into a 2-0 hole in the World Series.
Royals' Perez wins Roberto Clemente Award
Catcher Salvador Perez becomes the first Kansas City Royals player to win the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors the MLB player whose humanitarian efforts exemplify off-the-field service.
Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3
Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after he suffered a shoulder injury late in the Dodgers' Game 2 win.
Series averaging 14.55M viewers, best since '17
The World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees is averaging 14.55 million viewers through two games, the best start for the Fall Classic since 2017.
Dodgers tab Buehler as G3 starter in New York
Walker Buehler will start Game 3 for the Los Angeles Dodgers from Yankee Stadium on Monday night, keeping the rotation in line and setting up a bullpen day for Game 4.
MLB wants clarity on Trop status by Christmas
Commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday the league hopes to know by Christmas whether Tropicana Field will be playable to begin the 2025 season.
Greatest games ever played: The 2004 Red Sox 20 years later
The Red Sox overcame an 86-year drought to win the World Series in 2004, but the 2003 ALCS changed the game.
Judge vs. Ohtani is a gift: How the universe converged to produce a dream World Series showdown
Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens. This is what it took to make this year's confluence a reality.
World Series mega-preview for Dodgers-Yankees showdown
Everything you need for this year's Fall Classic, from who has the edge to how many games the Series will go.
New York vs. L.A. (via Brooklyn): A history of Yankees-Dodgers World Series rivalry
The storied franchises have met 11 times before in the Fall Classic -- creating some of MLB's most iconic postseason moments.
Dodgers' deep fried sandwich is latest to join new MLB ballpark foods
A handful of MLB teams are debuting unique food creations this season.
MTV's debut, 'Arthur's Theme' and more trends from last Yankees-Dodgers World Series
The two iconic clubs have faced off 12 times in the Fall Classic -- but not since 1981, when the world was a much different place.
Props, picks, future bets
Here are our 2024 MLB World Series betting tips along with picks to win MVP.
World Series Odds: Dodgers open as slight favorite over Yankees
The Dodgers opened as favorites over the Yankees ahead of the 2024 World Series.
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