Ovechkin nets No. 891, four shy of NHL history
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie Tuesday night to lead the…
Canucks center Chytil could miss rest of season
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil, 25, may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from a concussion, coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday, adding the…
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.
Who has the most empty-net goals in NHL history?
Alex Ovechkin is the leader in NHL empty-net goals. See which other players make the list.
NHL, Rogers reach TV deal in Canada, report says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on…
After BC loses, Leonard, Perreault sign NHL deals
Boston College stars Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are going pro -- to the Capitals and Rangers, respectively.
Panthers' Mikkola fined for unsportsmanlike shot
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.
Panthers optimistic Tkachuk back for 1st round
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.
Cale Makar's brother, Taylor, signs with Avs
The Avalanche signed Taylor Makar, younger brother of Colorado star Cale Makar, to a one-year deal on Monday; he will play in the AHL Colorado Eagles for the rest of the season.
Frozen Four is set: Denver, Penn State, Western Michigan and Boston University
Scores, highlights, features and more, from the regionals to the Frozen Four and national title game.
NHL Power Rankings: Latest updated poll, plus each team's strength of schedule
As the playoff field solidifies, here's how our panel voted, along with each team's slate through April 17.
Six theories on why penalties (and power plays) are dramatically down this NHL season
Are players playing cleaner? Are referees swallowing their whistles? Players, execs, and analysts offer ideas.
Hutson brothers, Leonard, Fink among top NHL prospects playing in the NCAA hockey tournament
With the 2025 tourney set to begin Thursday, here are the players who will be competing for NHL teams soon.
Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin's goals record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.
Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Niners owner: Exodus partly tied to paying Purdy
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said the team's decision to move on from several veterans was the flip side of needing to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a massive new deal.
Rooney: 'Positive' signs on Rodgers to Steelers
Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said he keeps "hearing" that Aaron Rodgers is "headed in our direction."
Goodell: NFL players eye '28 Games participation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was…
Eagles' Lurie praises Sirianni, hints at extension
Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said Nick Sirianni "has done an outstanding job" and that Sirianni will remain the team's coach "going forward." Sirianni is entering the final year of his five-year deal.
Jones: Cowboys, Parsons agree on 'most' issues
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has met with star pass rusher Micah Parsons for "five or six hours" over the past two weeks, and believes the two sides agree on "most" issues as talks over a new…
NFL incorporates AAFC stats, shifting leaderboards
The NFL owners approved a proposal by Competition Committee on Tuesday to incorporate player, coach and team statistics from the All-America Football Conference into the official NFL records.
Campbell reunites with Cards for 18th NFL season
Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has finalized a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 18th NFL season, the team announced.
Tush push ban vote tabled; 16 NFL teams in favor
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion.
Everything we heard at the NFL league meeting: QB options, draft maneuvers, roster holes
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and more than 20 of our reporters on the ground had all the buzz from Palm Beach.
UFL Week 1 recap: Defenders corral Stallions; RBs start fast
DC posted eight sacks to batter Birmingham; St. Louis and Arlington won behind strong running games.
Rankings: Profiling the top 30 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 30 quarterbacks for 2025.
2025 rankings: Profiles for more than 40 RBs
Mike Clay provides detailed breakdowns of the top running backs for the 2025 fantasy football season.
Will Elgton Jenkins' move to center make Packers a rush-centric offense?
The two-time Pro Bowl guard is switching positions, which could help running back Josh Jacobs.
If Browns draft Abdul Carter at No. 2, three QBs could be in play on Day 2
Buzz surrounding Cleveland taking Carter is growing. If it happens, here is how they can address QB on Day 2.
Our annual mock draft with 32 first-round trades: Deals for Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1, including deals that involve Falcons QB Kirk Cousins and Cowboys edge Micah Parsons.
'Such a fairy-tale ending': Inside Brandon Graham's final, turbulent, triumphant season as an Eagle
Graham, and family, recall the 15-year vet's final season.
Waiver wire pickups: Look to these players getting big minutes
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add this week.
Sources: Tucker to sign 2-year deal with Knicks
After signing P.J. Tucker to two 10-day contracts, the New York Knicks plan to sign the forward to a two-year deal, sources told ESPN
Celtics set franchise record with 6-0 road trip
Monday's win put the Celtics two wins shy of tying the Warriors for the NBA single-season road mark.
Pels shut down Zion, McCollum for rest of season
The New Orleans Pelicans are shutting down Zion Williamson (back) and CJ McCollum (foot) for the rest of the season.
'Icon' Bibby thankful to be at Sacramento State
Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, 46, formally took over on Tuesday as coach at Sacramento State, and he appears ready to lead the Hornets back into contention in the Big Sky Conference right…
Suns hopeful KD back before regular season's end
Kevin Durant isn't expected to join the Suns on their road trip after spraining his left ankle Sunday, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday, adding that he's hopeful the 11-time all-NBA forward will…
NBA suspends 5 players for Pistons-Wolves scuffle
Detroit's Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II and Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid were all suspended for their roles in Sunday's skirmish.
Hawks' Young named asst. GM for Sooners hoops
Hawks star Trae Young has been named assistant GM for Oklahoma men's basketball and will assist with the evaluation of high school and transfer portal prospects.
'Nokia': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes cameo in Drake music video
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard appeared with his signature shoes in the hit song's music video.
NBA coaching carousel: What's next for the Grizzlies and Kings jobs?
Which situations are the most appealing? Tim Bontemps breaks down the vacancies.
Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins
The Grizzlies believe this firing will help reconnect the team's tantalizing core -- and reignite Ja Morant. But in truth, this dismissal began with five other ones nearly a year ago.
NBA play-in tournament 2025: Schedule, standings, format
Everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament, including how it works.
Two weeks left in the NBA season! Answering the biggest questions
Our NBA insiders break down six things to keep your eye on in the last two weeks of the NBA regular season.
UNLV's Mullen: Right time for return to coaching
Dan Mullen could've returned to coaching sooner, but the timing never seemed right and, regardless, he was fine remaining at ESPN giving his insights about the latest in college football.
Ohio State lands 4-star safety Bradford in upset
Ohio State landed a significant recruiting upset in the 2026 class on Monday, edging LSU and Texas to secure the commitment of four-star safety Blaine Bradford, No. 32 in the ESPN Junior 300.
NCAA denies CU-Cuse spring scrimmage request
The FBS oversight committee opposed the legislative relief waiver request from Colorado and Syracuse regarding the rule prohibiting teams from scrimmaging in the spring.
Prime Deal: Sanders lands $54M Buffs extension
Colorado and coach Deion Sanders have agreed to a five-year, $54 million contract extension, according to a copy of the contract obtained by ESPN.
Chanticleers 1st in FBS to offer free concessions
Coastal Carolina announced it would offer free concessions to fans at football games for the 2025 season, making the Chanticleers the first FBS program in the country to do so.
Luck: 'Clarity after time' led to Taylor dismissal
Stanford football GM Andrew Luck said he wasn't sure "how little external pressure or constituent " he felt in the wake of ESPN's report about Troy Taylor but did have "some clarity after some time"…
Sources: QB Pyne leaves Mizzou, seeks 4th team
Quarterback Drew Pyne is leaving Missouri after one season and again entering the transfer portal as he looks to move to his fourth school, sources told ESPN.
Source: USC flips Ducks' Topui, No. 3 DT in 2026
Tomuhini Topui, the No. 3 defensive tackle in the 2026 class, has committed to USC, a source told ESPN's Eli Lederman. Topui had spent the past five and a half months committed to Oregon.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Next season's breakout player for every team
A look at the players who might make a critical difference for their teams in 2025.
Star power vs. inexperience? Breaking down strengths and weaknesses of every WTE Top 25 team
Our college football reporters break down strengths and weaknesses for every team in the WTE Top 25.
For Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman, writing a different ending is the final step
What's ahead for a Fighting Irish team that reached the national title game last season?
Mariners put Polanco on paternity list, recall Rivas
The Mariners recalled infielder Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday to take the roster spot of veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who was placed on the paternity list.
Jays' Scherzer gets injection in sore right thumb
Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.
Mets shut down Manaea after setback with oblique
Mets lefty Sean Manaea had a setback in his recovery from a right oblique strain and won't throw for two weeks.
Yanks bring back reliever Ottavino on 1-yr. deal
Right-hander reliever Adam Ottavino is returning to the New York Yankees on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
Freeman details slip, fall: '0-for-1 on that shower'
Freddie Freeman is hearing it after he slipped and fell in the shower, injuring his surgically repaired right ankle and missing his second straight game for the Dodgers.
Veteran pitcher Lynn retiring after 13-year career
Long-time St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn announced retirement Tuesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Rangers' Eovaldi gets season's 1st complete game
Nathan Eovaldi pitched a four-hitter for the majors' first complete game of the season, and the Texas Rangers blanked the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Tuesday night, an effort in which the veteran starter…
Stanton won't blame ailing elbows on torpedo bats
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton declined Tuesday to say whether he believes using the torpedo bats last season caused the elbow ailments that have sidelined him this season.
What's going on with Rafael Devers? Putting his historic strikeout streak into context
Boston's designated hitter has struck out 15 times and has no hits through the first five games. Here's what history tells us about his bad start.
An MIT-educated professor, the New York Yankees and the bat that could be changing baseball
After the Yankees' home run barrage with bats that look like bowling pins, the innovation is sweeping baseball.
Buzz: Braves' Profar to miss 80 games, lineup moves to make
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Waiting on Roman Anthony and other prospect news
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season gets underway.
The moves that sent shock waves through MLB
Juan Soto got how much!? The Dodgers added how many stars? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.
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