📈 Power Rankings: Ducks surging, Oilers sliding
Colorado remains atop the pecking order, but new contenders have emerged.
Canes rookie D Legault has surgery on cut hand
Hurricanes said Tuesday that rookie defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault had surgery to repair torn tendons in his right hand after it was cut by a skate blade during a weekend game in Toronto.
Thornton, Chara, Keith, Mogilny skate into Hall
Joe Thornton, 46, larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night, alongside Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer…
NHL questioning untested ice ahead of Olympics
Rink construction delays have the NHL concerned about potential safety issues for players who could play on untested ice surfaces in the upcoming Olympics in Italy.
Avs reward rookie Brindley with 2-year extension
Rookie forward Gavin Brindley signed a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on the heels of scoring his first NHL overtime winner.
Binnington passes his agent for Blues goalie mark
Jordan Binnington set another franchise record for St. Louis, and he is looking forward to having a little fun with the milestone.
Avs give G Wedgewood 1-year contract extension
Scott Wedgewood's stellar start to the season earned the Avalanche goaltender a one-year contract extension Thursday.
Leafs' Matthews (lower-body) could miss week
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews could miss up to a week of action with a lower-body injury, coach Craig Berube confirmed on Thursday.
Marchand reaches 1,000-point milestone in win
Panthers star Brad Marchand became the 102nd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, getting to the milestone in Thursday night's win over the Capitals.
Brad Marchand, Steven Stamkos and the NHL's other shocking performers so far
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
NHL trendspotting: Which first-month shock teams will stay red hot or ice cold?
Who has overachieved or underachieved in the first month, and will it continue? Here are four teams in each category.
Are the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks really this good?
Both clubs are in the playoff mix this season after missing in 2024-25. Can they sustain their hot starts?
Chris Chelios lists Malibu beachfront house for sale for almost $60 million
Chelios' former property is over $15,000 per square foot and contains two separate buildings.
Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
A look at the highest-ranked players going forward, with Jack Hughes and Wyatt Johnston on the rise.
Free agency pickups: Season debuts and immediate scoring upside for these forwards
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
TreVeyon Henderson helps power Patriots to best record in NFL after win over Jets
New England moves to 9-2 as it breezes past New York on "Thursday Night Football" as Henderson scores three touchdowns.
📈 Power Rankings: Each team's non-QB MVP
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 11. Plus, we picked every team's MVP -- not including quarterbacks.
Grieving Cowboys back on field, 'best medicine'
The Cowboys returned to the practice field Thursday, giving them a chance to think about football in the wake of teammate Marshawn Kneeland's death last week. "We're not forgetting, but we're moving…
Texans QB Stroud to miss second straight game
The Texans have ruled quarterback C.J. Stroud out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, coach DeMeco Ryans announced Thursday.
Lamar (knee) practices, eyes start vs. Browns
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Thursday, making a solid step toward starting Sunday at Cleveland.
Vikes' Jefferson wants to return to 'savage mode'
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson said he's trying to work back to the level he reached in 2022, when he won the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award.
Jets place star WR Wilson on IR with knee injury
The Jets and their 32nd-ranked passing offense will be without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson for at least the next four games, as he was placed on injured reserve Thursday for the first time in…
NFL details efforts to restrict prop betting in memo
The NFL sent a memo to team officials Thursday to reemphasize the league's stance on what types of wagers are permitted with its sportsbook partners.
Documents: NFL wants union to stop report cards
The NFL filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, asking the union to stop its annual team report cards, according to documents obtained by ESPN.
Purdy feels 'really good,' likely to start vs. Cards
Barring a setback, Brock Purdy will step back into his role as the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
'Not good enough:' The fall of the Brian Daboll era in New York
It wasn't that long ago that Daboll was being praised for the same emotion that proved to be his downfall. How did things come apart?
Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, including four quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.
The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams in the mix, plus their top needs and what's next
Five NFL teams have at least 5% odds to land the No. 1 pick in 2026, per our Football Power Index.
'His hands are small': QBs Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield trade jokes
The two QBs engaged in some lighthearted banter heading into their Week 11 Buccaneers-Bills showdown.
Lions to consult Eminem for Thanksgiving halftime show advice
The hip-hop icon will be advising his hometown team on talent selection and halftime production of the show.
Inside the Dolphins' ambitious, unconventional international plans
Two Dolphins coaches strolled through Madrid and asked themselves: Is anyone going to know what this is?
NFL lands in Spain: How the Commanders and Dolphins are tackling Madrid
The NFL will have its first game in Spain in Week 11. Here's what the Commanders and Dolphins got up to before kickoff Sunday.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Barnwell's early preview of the 2026 quarterback carousel: Which teams might need a new QB1?
Will Arizona move on from Kyler Murray? Is the Tua Tagovailoa era over in Miami? And has time already run out on Bryce Young in Carolina?
Ranking top free agents in line to get PAID this offseason
We listed the NFL's top 25 pending free agents and gave intel on who might return to their current team.
Lions-Eagles preview: A battle for NFC supremacy
It's a tight race for the NFC with the Eagles currently ranked atop the conference but the Lions are close behind. We preview the highly anticipated matchup.
Jameson Williams and three other upside players to trade for in fantasy
The trade deadline is coming, so we have players to target to get your roster ready for the fantasy playoffs.
Rankings for Week 11
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.
'Signing bonus?' Gronkowski jokes about contract at Pats retirement ceremony
Patriots owner Robert Kraft asked Rob Gronkowski about a two-day contract, instead of one, at his retirement ceremony, prompting a joke.
Packers' playoff hopes hang in the balance as offense fails to match defense again
The defense wasn't pointing fingers after the offense struggled in a second straight loss.
What we’re hearing entering Week 11: Kyler Murray’s future, Giants’ next steps, flawed playoff contenders
Where will Kyler Murray be playing next season? What's next for the Giants? Which 2026 free agents are worth watching? We have the latest.
Friends, family reel after Marshawn Kneeland's death
'It's hard to understand': Marshawn Kneeland's death has left loved ones reeling, according to interviews with his family, agent and former teammates.
Kidd urges outraged Mavs fans to 'move forward'
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd urged fans to "move forward" after the firing of GM Nico Harrison and stressed that his players are playing hard and "trying to win."
Jokic puts up 55 to match SGA for season high
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, as the Nuggets beat the Clippers on Wednesday night.
Pelicans' Williamson cleared for on-court work
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has missed the last five games with a hamstring strain, has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact, the team announced Thursday.
Sources: Magic's Banchero (groin) out vs. Nets
Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday's game against the Nets with a left groin strain and will be evaluated daily.
Luka on Harrison firing: Just focused on Lakers
Luka Doncic, asked for his reaction to the dismissal of the man who traded him from Dallas to Los Angeles, said he is "just trying to move on and focus on what I'm doing here."
Sources: No effects for LeBron after practices
LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday, sources said.
Sources: N.Y.'s Brunson has Grade 1 ankle sprain
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be evaluated daily moving forward, sources said, but he has officially been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Warriors' Curry, Under Armour ending partnership
Stephen Curry and Under Armour are ending their long-standing partnership, and sources told ESPN that Curry is expected to have freedom to wear other brands over the next year and pursue new…
💰 Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the…
Area 51, an alien and the most fearsome young duo in the NBA
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.
Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East
NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings and where all 30 teams stack up.
NBA rookie rankings: Where do Flagg, Edgecombe and more land early this season?
From top-10 picks to late first-round draft steals, who are the top rookies that have impressed so far?
An NBA fan's guide to college basketball: 10 teams with the most prospects
Duke is loaded with talent. Here are nine other teams NBA fans should be watching this college season.
Top 100 prospects for the 2026 NBA draft: Peterson, Dybantsa or Boozer at No. 1?
Which top prospects lead our first rankings? Who needs to make their mark before June's draft? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Breaking down each NBA team's 2025-26 City Edition uniform
This year's City Edition theme is all about "remixing" previous designs, with most teams reviving fan favorites with slight tweaks, if any.
'U can dunk?': Doncic trolled by teammates after dunk against Hornets
According to Basketball Reference, the dunk marked Luka Doncic's third slam in the past two seasons -- two with Los Angeles this season.
Is Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell a strong bet for Sixth Man of the Year?
Andre Snellings looks at why to bet on the Thunder's rising guard, as well as what should give you pause.
Fast break: Insights on Sabonis, Duren, Powell and more
Eric Moody details what you need to know, including Norman Powell's impressive start in Miami.
Don't be surprised if ... Julius Randle leads the Timberwolves in fantasy points
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Julius Randle, Russell Westbrook and Andrew Nembhard in the months ahead.
Bobby Marks' NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead 12-man lineup
Austin Reaves is headed for a massive raise in the offseason. He's not alone.
Why fire Nico Harrison now? Could Anthony Davis get traded? Five looming questions in Dallas
Everything we know about the Mavericks firing Harrison, and where Cooper Flagg and the Mavs go from here.
'Amnesia to success': Inside the Thunder's pursuit of a dynasty
The Thunder's identity was built on being an up-and-coming team. Now they have a ring and massive expectations.
The 76ers, Ghost and the most remarkable 16th man in the NBA
Eagle screeches, slot machines, glass breaks and more: Introducing the ghost behind all these good vibes in Philadelphia.
Ex-'Last Chance U' coach shot on Oakland campus
John Beam, the former Laney Eagles head coach who was featured in the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U," was taken to a hospital after he was shot on campus Thursday.
Colorado AD will step down, take advisory role
Colorado athletics director Rick George will step down at the end of the academic year and transition into a special advisor role for the chancellor, the school announced Thursday.
Black Knights' uniform for 2025 Army-Navy game pays homage to the Army's 250 years
The uniform features a Constitution-themed font that pays homage to Arlington National Cemetery.
Tulane's 'City Edition' threads headline top Week 12 uniforms in college football
Tulane's 'City Edition' uniforms that they'll be debuting Saturday pay homage to the school's home city of New Orleans.
📊 It's time to rerank all 68 Power 4 quarterbacks
What have we learned about the quarterbacks as we race to the end of the season?
Locksley confident in job status amid Terps' skid
Stuck in a five-game losing streak after a strong 4-0 start to the season, Maryland coach Mike Locksley said Tuesday that he's not coaching for his job as his Terrapins prepare for a Big Ten game this…
Belichick 'focused' on Wake Forest, not Giants job
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he's "focused" on this week's opponent -- Wake Forest -- and not questions swirling about his potential interest in the vacant New York Giants head coaching…
Pac-12, USA Sports ink TV deal through 2030-31
The Pac-12 has found another media partner in USA Sports, which announced Thursday it will televise 22 football games, 50 men's basketball games and up to 10 women's basketball games beginning next…
Ohio St., IU, Texas A&M, Alabama top CFP ranking
The top five teams remained unchanged in the second set of rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee, with Ohio State at No. 1, followed by fellow unbeatens Indiana and…
MSU hit with 3-year probation, 14 wins vacated
Due to NCAA violations, Michigan State football was placed on a three-year probation Wednesday, a school spokesperson confirmed.
Yurachek replaces Rhoades as new CFP chair
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek has replaced Baylors' Mack Rhoades as the new College Football Playoff chairman.
'I can't do it anymore': Tony Elliott contemplated leaving football entirely. Instead, he built a contender
The Virginia coach reflects on the personal and professional changes in his life three years after the shooting that killed three of his players.
Defensive stop rate for all 136 teams
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Week 12 preview: A wide-open ACC title race, key matchups and more
Our college football experts give insight on the ACC title race, key matchups and more.
Best bets: Why points will be hard to come by for Boise State, TCU and UCF
Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 12 of the college football season.
How the class of 2027's top QBs fit at their future schools
Looking ahead to the top junior QBs, we break down fits for Texas A&M, Ohio State and other top schools.
How coaching carousel impacts recruits: 10 key commits who could flip
Some high-profile recruiting classes lost their coaches, leaving big questions about players who could flip.
Chewed out by Saban, brushed off by DeBoer, Ty Simpson persevered to lead the Tide
After a long wait and a rough start, the Crimson Tide QB has his team poised for a national title bid.
Let's get mad! Why Miami and Texas Tech top our Week 12 Anger Index
After jumping up three spots, Miami still has plenty to be upset about, but what other teams should be mad?
CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Who's close after the second ranking?
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture conference by conference.
How should bettors make sense of where the committee ranked Texas and Texas Tech?
Pamela Maldonado breaks down the Longhorns' and Red Raiders' paths to the CFP, with one other bet to consider.
CFP rankings release: See the second top 25 and bracket
A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.
A drawn knife, an escape by train, a decorated military figure and Georgia Tech's first win
Dr. Leonard Wood occupies a rare and colorful place in college football and U.S. military history.
Skenes denies Yankees report, focused on Pirates
Paul Skenes, while accepting the NL Cy Young Award, pushed back against a report that he has told teammates he is eager to move on from the Pirates.
Yankees' Judge edges Raleigh, wins third AL MVP
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge beat out Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win back-to-back AL MVPs, becoming only the 13th player to win the award three or more times.
Skubal gets repeat Cy Young; Skenes unanimous
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became the first back-to-back Cy Young Award winner since Jacob deGrom (2018-19), while the Pirates' Paul Skenes won his first in the NL.
Padres to explore options, including sale of team
Padres chairman John Seidler on Thursday said his family is in the process of exploring "strategic options" for the franchise, including selling the team.
Guardians' Clase pleads not guilty to pitch rigging
Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.
DeGrom, Acuna voted top comeback players
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was voted AL Comeback Player of the Year and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. earned the NL honor, among other awards announced Thursday night.
Dodgers' Ohtani becomes 4-time unanimous MVP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP in five seasons, all of them in unanimous fashion, beating out the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and the Mets' Juan Soto for the 2025 NL award.
⚾ All-October team: Stars who ruled the playoffs
From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.
L.A. officials seek to halt Dodger Stadium gondola
A proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence this week when the City Council voted overwhelmingly to urge transportation officials to ground the…
MLB Awards Week results: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani win second consecutive MVPs
Baseball's best collected their hardware this week. We have everything to know about all the winners.
Jackie Bradley Jr., 2018 World Series champ, joins Indianapolis Clowns
The Indianapolis Clowns selected Bradley Jr. at No. 1 as part of the inaugural Banana Ball draft Thursday night.
Better than the Babe? Mays? Bonds? How Ohtani's five-year run compares to MLB legends
The Dodgers' two-way star is on the verge of winning his fourth MVP award in five years. Where does his run rank among the all-time best?
Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs
After seven games and plenty of drama, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.
Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class.
Passan's perfect move for 21 MLB teams that could go big this offseason
Who most needs Alex Bregman? Which contender should sign Kyle Tucker? Jeff Passan digs in.
Wetzel: Feds are the best hope to police sports betting's wild west
In the end, the fear of being busted is about the only universal deterrent. Prison is a powerful disincentive.
MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.
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