📈 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.
Wild's Brodin undergoes surgery, to miss Olympics
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin had surgery for a lingering lower body injury that will prevent him from playing for Sweden in the Olympics next month.
Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.
Marner gets chilly, loud greeting in Toronto return
Mitch Marner was booed loudly before even touching the puck Friday night at Scotiabank Arena in his first game in Toronto since a long, drawn-out divorce from the Maple Leafs was finalized last…
Senators' Ullmark returns from leave as backup
Linus Ullmark was in uniform as the backup goalie for the Ottawa Senators' game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.
Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
Ducks' Sennecke caps 1st hat trick with OT winner
Rookie Beckett Sennecke scored at 2:54 of overtime for his first NHL hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night.
The two sides of Mitch Marner's return home to Toronto
The duality of mankind was on display at the Scotiabank Centre for the star forward's reunion.
Stanley Cup odds: Red Wings odds improve as they continue winning
The Avalanche are Stanley Cup and Presidents' Trophy favorites, but the Red Wings and Lightning are rising.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's top celebrity fan
The Canes move into the top 3, while the Penguins and Mammoth rise too. Which team was the biggest faller?
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Kiefer Sherwood swap?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Slafkovsky, Cuylle and other fantasy hockey specialists who help in other categories
Need help in your H2H category or roto leagues? Here are the stat specialists to help you win each category.
Payton rues 4th-down call after stalling in snow
Broncos coach Sean Payton said he will find several "regrets'' in Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots, most notably when he passed up points in the second quarter.
Inside Sean Payton's fourth-down Patriots-Broncos call
Behind the scenes with Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, before and after his failed fourth-down decision.
Reports: Rivers withdraws name from Bills search
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has withdrawn from the Buffalo Bills' coaching search, according to multiple reports.
📝 Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?
Rooney to fans: Steelers 'excited' about McCarthy
Steelers owner Art Rooney II cited Mike McCarthy's previous accomplishments as an NFL head coach and his ability to develop quarterbacks as the traits that led the organization to tab the 62-year-old…
Stafford mum on future as Rams left reeling in loss
Matthew Stafford declined to discuss if he'd be back next season after the Rams suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Seahawks in the NFC title game.
Seahawks favored over Pats for Super Bowl LX
The Seahawks are favored over the Patriots for Super Bowl LX, opening as a 3.5-point favorite before quickly jumping up to -4.5, according to DraftKings.
Vrabel: Pats' turnaround rooted in belief, identity
The Patriots completed a remarkable turnaround under coach Mike Vrabel, earning a trip to the Super Bowl after winning just eight games total the past two seasons.
Source: Udinski eyes Bills HC job, has Jags deal
Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has withdrawn from consideration for the Browns' head coaching position but is still pursuing the Bills' job, a source told ESPN.
Darnold 'shut a lot of people up,' Macdonald says
Sam Darnold answered questions about his big-game ability resoundingly, leading the Seahawks to a win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night.
Offensive battle leads to a Seahawks win, a berth to Super Bowl LX
Seattle defeats Los Angeles in the NFC Championship Game and advances to Super Bowl LX to face the Patriots.
The Patriots just showed us what it means to hire the right coach
New England just went from 4-13 in 2024 to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel.
My first bet for Super Bowl LX: Back Seattle's offense in a high-scoring matchup
It's time for the biggest sports betting event of the year. Here's your first betting guide to Super Bowl LX.
An early look at Super Bowl LX: Experts make picks, answer questions and break down Seahawks-Patriots
The Seahawks and Patriots will again meet in the Super Bowl! We have early predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.
Barnwell: What went right for the Seahawks, Patriots -- and wrong for the Rams, Broncos -- on Sunday
The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?
Get ready for the Senior Bowl: Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watch in Mobile
Our NFL draft experts weigh in on what to expect at the Senior Bowl, from picking out position groups to watch to predicting players who could rise.
Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Dallas Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions starting with QB.
Ranking the NFL's best offensive, defensive coordinator openings, plus intel on top candidates
There are currently more than a dozen offensive and defensive coordinator openings around the NFL. What are the most desirable jobs, and who could land them?
Updated draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12.
Jaguars' five biggest decisions to make this offseason: Will Etienne Jr. return?
Will the Jaguars sign Travon Walker to an extension? Will Brian Thomas Jr. be traded?
Barnwell sorts out the NFL's wide receiver market: free agents, trade targets and cuts
What's next for Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?
Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 30 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
Pickups: Look at Melton, Hield to help fill Butler void
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Should Milwaukee seek a Giannis trade? State of the Bucks, plus what 29 teams can offer
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?
Midseason lessons for all 30 teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26?
Fires, destruction and hope: One year later for JJ Redick, the Lakers and Los Angeles
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild and seen firsthand the generosity of those around him.
KD, rising guards and bully ball: Inside the Rockets' Texas-sized offense
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have bullied their way into one of the NBA's best offenses this season.
Inside the Buss family's $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict.
Emotional Rose sees Bulls' No. 1 jersey retired
The Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey after a 106-103 victory against the Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony.
'Fantastic': Luka's clutch defense seals Lakers' win
Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Luka Doncic as "fantastic" after his clutch, late defensive plays against the Mavericks.
Nuggets-Grizz, Mavs-Bucks ppd. by winter storm
NBA matchups between the Nuggets and Grizzlies as well as the Mavericks and Bucks were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.
Warriors' Kuminga out with bone bruise in knee
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated "in the coming days," the team announced.
Suns' Booker out at least week with ankle sprain
Suns guard Devin Booker, who averaged a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle.
Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
Get ready for the Senior Bowl: Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watch in Mobile
Our NFL draft experts weigh in on what to expect at the Senior Bowl, from picking out position groups to watch to predicting players who could rise.
Top 25 portal classes: Indiana, Texas Tech reload and the Portal King comes to LSU
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and closed Jan. 16. We ranked the best of the best to enter.
Updated draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12.
UCLA's Bob Chesney: Coal miner, bartender, coach of the Bruins
Chesney's unconventional path to UCLA included leading James Madison to the CFP in 2025.
Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?
Our experts give their thoughts on the top 100 list.
Ducks land commit from Ngata, son of NFL All-Pro
Oregon secured a commitment from 2027 OLB Sam Ngata, son of former Ducks All-American and NFL All-Pro Haloti Ngata.
Hoosiers, fans brave storm to celebrate CFP title
The Indiana Hoosiers and their fans celebrated the school's first football national championship on Saturday despite a massive winter storm affecting the Midwest.
Dabo rips Ole Miss for 'blatant' tampering with LB
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney ripped Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's alleged direct tampering with a Tigers player and lamented the current landscape of college football that encourages such malfeasance.
👀 'Yup, he won': Google updates Cignetti search
Indiana's national champion head coach also had his signature Chipotle order added to the restaurant's app, adding to a big week on and off the field.
Ex-TCU coach Patterson joins USC as Riley's DC
Longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson has agreed to become Lincoln Riley's defensive coordinator at USC.
Texas QB Manning undergoes 'minor' foot surgery
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, though he is expected to return for spring practice.
CFP to remain a 12-team field for next season
The College Football Playoff will stick with its "current structure" and remain a 12-team field in 2026, the CFP's management committee announced Friday.
Sources: OT Seaton joining LSU, leaves Colorado
Colorado transfer offensive tackle Jordan Seaton has committed to LSU, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Source: Ohio State to hire ex-Steelers OC Smith
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Steelers playcaller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
Predicting 68 starting quarterbacks for 2026
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.
Leicester City? Texas Western? A search for Indiana football's best cross-sport comparison
Was Indiana's title the greatest story in sports history? There might never be an objective answer, but we polled our experts for comparable arguments in other sports.
Ranking the 100 best college football players from the 2025 season
Which players take the top spots? After an obvious choice at No. 1, the decisions weren't easy. Our experts tried to crack the code.
Indiana repeat? Georgia back on top? Hawai'i in? Who could be in the 2026 CFP
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?
MLB's top 5 breakout teams for 2026: A healthier Braves squad? A bounce-back in Baltimore?
Who is going to surprise baseball this season? We have the numbers that could predict the future.
Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
HOFer Beltran: Astros scandal doesn't define me
Carlos Beltrán was the only player mentioned by name in the 2017 Astros' sign-stealing scandal, but the Hall of Famer said it doesn't define who he is.
Scherzer might wait past Opening Day to sign
Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call.
Mariners pick up RHP Criswell in trade with Mets
The Mets traded right-hander Cooper Criswell, who appeared in seven games for Boston last season, to the Mariners in exchange for cash.
Nationals send Gore to Rangers in 5-for-1 trade
The Rangers have acquired All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals in exchange for five prospects, including Gavin Fien, the 12th pick in the draft.
Twins sign left-hander Rogers, catcher Caratini
The Twins signed left-hander Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract while also finalizing a two-year, $14 million deal with catcher Victor Caratini.
Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal
The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.
Source: Guardians extend Ramirez through 2032
The Guardians have extended star third baseman Jose Ramirez four years through 2032, a source confirmed to ESPN.
AL West update: Will M's spend more? Will Astros make a deal?
With spring training less than a month away, here's what left to be done in the division.
Sizing up the AL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
There haven't been a lot of headline deals in this division so far, but there's still work left this winter.
Sizing up the NL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.
The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
It's been a wild offseason: Are the Mets actually better than when we last saw them?
We break down what's changed and whether the team has improved.
Predictions for rest of MLB offseason: Where will the best ace available sign?
Here's what our experts think could go down between now and spring training.
The Hall of Fame has a starting pitcher problem. Here's what it means for today's aces
After no pitchers got the call to Cooperstown -- again -- this week, what does the future hold?
Welcoming the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got in
Cooperstown welcomed two new players Tuesday night. Here's why the center fielders are headed to the Hall.
News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Kyle Tucker's outlook rises with move to loaded Dodgers' lineup
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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