🔮 Greg Wyshynski predicts entire playoff bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
Avs' O'Connor caps long comeback with key goal
Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in nearly a year to help the top-seeded Avalanche beat the Kings in Game 1 on Sunday.
Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener
Porter Martone, Philadelphia's 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual winner with 2:37 to play as the Flyers outlasted the rival Penguins 3-2 in the opener of their Eastern Conference…
Cooper: Penalty 'stupidity' cost Lightning in G1
Lightning coach Jon Cooper was not happy with the penalties his team committed in its Game 1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.
Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs' upset
Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday…
Vegas remains hot under Tortorella with G1 rally
The Golden Knights, who have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella took over as coach last month, rallied with three third-period goals Sunday night, defeating the Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 of…
Sabres surge in 3rd for 1st playoff win in 15 years
Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
Downed fences, beat-up mannequins headline KeyBank Center scene for Sabres' Game 1 win
Buffalo surged in the third period to win their first playoff game in 15 years, prompting memorable fan reactions from the Sabres faithful.
How WWE explains the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs' first round
With Wrestlemania and the start of the postseason this weekend, the traditions from one can help fans understand the other.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Stars, Penguins and Senators even things up?
The Oilers and Ducks finally join the party. Here's what to watch, along with Sunday's highlights and stats.
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
49ers, Williams settle deal drama with $50M pact
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.
Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.
Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Source: Titans using 5th-year option on Skoronski
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Kiper's favorites from the 2026 class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s list includes two speedy receivers, three undersized corners and some gritty linemen.
Schefter’s NFL draft week intel: Nuggets on top picks, intriguing prospects, QBs and trade candidates
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.
The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
Why Jimmy Johnson cautions Jets that making right picks more valuable than stockpiling them
With eight picks in the first and second rounds, New York sits where the former Cowboys coach was 35 years ago.
Reid's seven-round NFL mock draft: A forecast of every pick from No. 1 to No. 257
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick:' How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.
The fallout of a stunning Dexter Lawrence trade: Four takeaways
What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?
Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.
How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.
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.
LeBron does it again, and one team has a big problem: Windhorst on the first weekend of the playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.
West playoff takeaways: Thunder blow out Suns in Game 1 win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
East playoff takeaways: Magic shock Pistons, Celtics dominate Sixers
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? The Warriors begin an offseason with massive uncertainty
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
Even in retirement, Chris Paul's legacy is rooted in this season's playoffs
Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for this season's Larry O'Brien Trophy.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.
Sixers face familiar fate as C's, Tatum dominate
The Celtics are off to a good start in their hopes to hand Philadelphia its seventh straight series loss between the rivals.
'We belong here': Magic stun Pistons in Game 1
The Magic showed an intensity and fight that had been missing for most of the season as they stunned No. 1 seed Detroit in Game 1 of their series.
Wemby tops Duncan with 35 in Spurs playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most by a Spurs player making his postseason debut, while leading a 111-98 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night.
Thunder take Game 1, expect Suns 'to get better'
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA's defending champions and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, opened their latest postseason run Sunday afternoon with a dominant 119-84 performance at the…
Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award.
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA and every honor.
'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself…
NBA futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Bets on champion, Finals MVP and each first-round series
Our experts explain how to bet the NBA playoffs as a whole and provide their best bets for each first-round series.
'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
Reid's seven-round NFL mock draft: A forecast of every pick from No. 1 to No. 257
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Schefter's draft intel: Everything he's hearing ahead of Round 1
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.
The blue blood and the new blood: What we learned at Notre Dame and Indiana this spring
The traditionally basketball-crazed Hoosier state has turned its focus to football.
Texas Tech games nixed in wake of ACC changes
Reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech has open slots on its 2027 football schedule after the cancellations of two nonconference games.
🏈 Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
Auburn approves $323M in additions at stadium
Auburn is moving forward with the largest capital project in program history.
Nebraska plans $600M stadium renovation for '28
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation targeted for the start of the 2028 season, according to a plan announced Friday.
NCAA recommends earlier start to football season
An NCAA committee recommended Thursday that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginning in 2027 with the season starting on the Thursday of what is now designated…
IU transfer Mendoza 'the guy' in Ga. Tech QB fight
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
UGA DE Williams out extended time, Smart says
Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams, who joined the Bulldogs after two years at Auburn, suffered a noncontact knee injury and is expected to miss extended time, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Saturday…
Indiana DC claps back at Simpson, Alabama fans
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma among top 10 schools off to strong start
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
College comps for the top 2027 prospects
As we introduce next year's class, here's what the college careers could look like for the SC Next ESPN 300.
⚾ Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.
Astros put Loperfido on IL with quadriceps injury
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right quad strain.
Boone: Cole needs several more rehab outings
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.
Carroll (back) exits, but D-backs not concerned
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning because of low back tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo is confident the issue isn't serious.
Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win
Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.
Perez, Quatraro clear air about 'mental breather'
Salvador Perez and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said they were back on the same page Sunday after the catcher's social media post on Saturday generated drama.
'Gonna get loud': Mets head home as skid hits 11
Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.
The player most likely to be traded for all 30 MLB teams -- and 6 if-all-goes-wrong candidates
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be on the trade block come August.
Fantasy baseball news: Marlins getting healthy, Braves bullpen may need rest
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Free agent pickups: Need some pitching? Look to Twins and Astros
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates
As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
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