Olympics men's hockey daily: What to watch for, including first games for USA, Canada
Eight teams take the ice on Thursday. Here's what you need to know, including schedule, standings, key stats.
📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.
Matthews tabbed U.S. captain for men's hockey
Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.
Canada, U.S. top men's gold medal betting odds
With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.
Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.
Jarvis replaces ailing Point for Canadian team
Team Canada's Brayden Point will not participate in the Milan Cortina Olympics due to a lower-body injury, with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis named as his replacement Thursday.
NHL prospect McKenna has felony charge dropped
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Czechia loses injured Bruins C Zacha for Games
Czechia has to do without Pavel Zacha at the Milan Cortina Games as the Boston Bruins center will not recover in time from injury for the Olympic hockey tournament in a blow for the Czechs.
Slovakia stuns Finland to open men's hockey play
Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.
'That's the expectation': U.S. men's hockey ready to get Olympic gold chase underway
Team USA will begin its Olympic tournament on Thursday against Latvia. Here's everything we've learned so far.
Who wins the Olympic men's hockey tournament? Intel on all 12 countries
The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names entered the conversation.
Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?
Three past NFL MVP QBs weigh in on Lamar Jackson's tumultuous season
Three past NFL MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.
'I would have gone higher': 'Selling Sunset' star pays $575K for SB jersey and ring
Jason Oppenheim paid $470,000 for the game-worn jersey of Washington Hall of Famer John Riggins in Super Bowl XVII.
Rams' offseason moves driven by going all-in on Stafford: 'Let's make the most of the time we have'
Here's a look at the areas the Rams should focus on in order to make the most of the 2026 season with their MVP quarterback.
Champ Darnold thanks Seahawks for belief in him
Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.
SB LX, halftime show fall shy of ratings records
Seattle's 29-13 victory over New England in Super Bowl LX averaged 124.9 million viewers, while Bad Bunny's halftime show averaged 128.2 million, both falling short of setting records for most-watched…
ESPN to make Super Bowl year-round experience
ESPN is planning on making the Super Bowl a year-around experience instead of just one day. At the forefront of the promotion is "Year of the Super Bowl," which will see extensive promotion and…
WNBA player offers to testify vs. Falcons' Pearce
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
Sources: Ex-Titans HC Callahan joins Giants' staff
The Giants are hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Falcons DC 'disappointed' over Pearce's arrest
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest.
Porter: Roethlisberger 'not a good teammate'
Ex-Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. said on a podcast last week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or person.
Ex-Jets LB jailed without bond on murder charge
A judge on Wednesday kept former Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee in jail without bond as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend.
🏈 Yates' mock draft: All 32 first-round picks
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
Which NFL teams can turn it around quickly? Tiering the 18 non-playoff teams' rebuild timelines
Can the Ravens, Chiefs and Lions get back on top? Which teams are furthest away? We stacked 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs.
10 teams, 12 QBs, no great options: The lackluster NFL quarterback market
There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock.
Next season already? Our way-too-early NFL Power Rankings stack all 32 teams for 2026
After the conclusion of the 2025 season, how do all 32 teams stack up for 2026?
11 experts predict the 2026 NFL season: Early Super Bowl picks, MVP favorites and more
Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.
The truth behind the Super Bowl consolation prize
Some conference championship rings fetch big bucks. Others wind up collecting dust on a closet shelf. Players share mixed opinions on the NFL's sparkly consolation prize.
Making sense of Super Bowl LX: The Seahawks mixed up their game plan, and the Patriots couldn't adapt
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champs! Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.
NFL playoffs top moments: From Caleb Williams' miracle TD to the Super Bowl MVP
Here's a look at the wild and woolly NFL postseason, from frigid temperatures to trick plays and Super Bowl MVPs.
Wizards' Sarr out 2 weeks with hamstring strain
Wizards center Alex Sarr, one of three players averaging at least 17 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game this season, has sustained a right hamstring strain and will miss approximately two…
🏀 Questions on Eastern Conference playoff race
So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.
Doncic out vs. Mavs, hopes to appear in ASG
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday's All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.
NBA bans Stewart, Bridges, 2 others for brawl
The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.
Harden turns playmaker in Cavs home debut
James Harden showed in Wednesday night's win over the Wizards that he can be a facilitator, as other players on the roster rose to the occasion.
Kawhi catches fire, sinks Rockets with 19-point 4th
Kawhi Leonard scored 19 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, capping his night with a tiebreaking three-point play with 2 seconds left to lift the Clippers past the Rockets.
KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic
Kevin Durant took a playful jab at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA All-Star World team when asked how hard his own U.S. squad of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard plans to compete in…
Mavs' Flagg (foot) out vs. Lakers, for Rising Stars
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced.
Parker, EDD, 'Lob City' lead Hall of Fame finalists
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Tense meetings, 'petty' gripes and inflated egos: Why Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors had to divorce
The Warriors' divorce from Jonathan Kuminga finally came on Feb. 4 when he was traded to the Hawks.
Uniforms and court unveiled, inspired by Los Angeles and new format
This marks the ninth straight year Jordan Brand has designed uniforms for the All-Star Game.
Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.
Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Risers, fallers and big questions
Which rising prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here's the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land heading into All-Star Weekend
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
So long, AD -- it's Cooper Flagg's team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Flagg?
What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves.
Fantasy fast break: Pair of Kings worth stashing before All-Star break
A look around the league reveals the slumping Kings potentially turning to their youth, Gui Santos is coming up big for the Warriors and more.
Six players whose fantasy value has improved most since the NBA trade deadline
A closer look at the players who benefited most from the moves made leading up to last week's NBA trade deadline.
Wetzel: Giannis/Kalshi deal does NBA no favors
All this might be legal, but at some point perception defines reality and optics overwhelm everything.
The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We break down who can be sleepers.
Reranking the recruiting class of 2023: Who matched the hype and who overperformed?
With a few years of experience at college, which top recruits delivered, who didn't and which were pleasant surprises?
Trial opens in 2006 killing of Miami player Pata
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
Ex-Nebraska AD Moos: Wanted Kelly, not Frost
Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers' coach in 2017.
Montana LB Tuliaupupu granted 9th year by NCAA
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Big Ten athletes ask Baker to limit, ban prop bets
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) called for a continued push to limit or outright ban prop bets.
Illinois hires former Montana coach Hauck as DC
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
Syracuse AD Wildhack to retire after 10 years
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.
BYU receiver Kingston charged with felony rape
The first-degree charge against Parker Kingston comes after a nearly yearlong investigation, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office said.
🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
Detroit won't host bowl game after 29-year run
Detroit's 29-year run as a bowl game host city has ended, as Ford Field will not have a postseason game in the 2026 season.
Yates' new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks -- and two QB landing spots
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
What we're most excited to see in 2026: Games, players and more
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
Who will hoist the Heisman in 2026? A way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
D-backs star Carroll sidelined with broken hand
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day.
Astros' Hader behind schedule after biceps issue
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Mets' Lindor opts for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
Cubs name Palencia as closer for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
Rockies' Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
O's Holliday to have surgery, miss Opening Day
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand Thursday and will miss Opening Day.
Nats, veteran starter Mikolas agree to 1-year deal
Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.
Sources: Bassitt joins O's rotation on $18.5M deal
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Passan: Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
News or noise: Three fantasy-relevant hitters to have hand surgery
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
ESPN's first points-league mock draft for 2026
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
Rangers' promotional giveaways include bloodstained Nolan Ryan tribute jersey
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform.
Topps' 75th anniversary set gives fans a chance to pull iconic baseball cards
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
From a 6-foot-7 outfielder to a 5-foot-7 spark plug: One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
Top 100 prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own
Where do stars of tomorrow land as we rank baseball's best young players?
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
How bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
MLB offseason grades: Tigers bring Verlander back to Detroit on one-year deal
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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