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NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.
Six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Colorado Avalanche.
Defenseman Cam York, 25, and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, a price that could turn out to be a bargain with the salary-cap limit rising…
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social…
The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that…
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion budget that sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Browns stadium.
An Ohio woman has sued Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 2021 when they both attended the University of Kentucky.
Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Dolphins, filling the team's void at the position after Jonnu Smith was traded to the Steelers on Monday.
A woman is in jail after she and a former financial adviser were accused of stealing millions of dollars from former Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.
The Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season.
Former Texans and Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman is undergoing treatment for a rare, aggressive form of cancer, with his longtime agent describing the situation as extremely serious.
Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Department and is facing two misdemeanor charges.
The state of Kansas has extended a deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to take advantage of a stadium financing plan from the state.
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New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here's who's trying to get back.
Execs, coaches, scouts and players from around the league ranked their top 10 running backs in our annual summer series.
Carroll's competitive nature and fun-loving spirit are palpable, and the Raiders are hoping their new approach will translate to wins.
Where could Rasul Douglas and Za'Darius Smith land? Let's restack the top free agents still on the board.
From Jahmyr Gibbs and Derrick Henry to Bijan Robinson, we rank the running backs based on the most dependable at finding the end zone.
We went through every draft since 1967 and named the best selection at every slot, from Peyton Manning at No. 1 to Brock Purdy at No. 262.
Chiefs coaches and teammates don't doubt Kelce's ability to step up again like he did in the playoffs last season.
Ashby was drafted in the seventh round of April's draft, the first time a long-snapper had been drafted since 2021.
Free agent signee Brown is excited for the new role and the chemistry that's brewing with QB Trevor Lawrence.
Pierre-Paul is still training to play despite not being with a team in 2024.
What might the Browns and Rams do with their first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.
Which NFL players have negotiated the most profitable contracts over their careers? Bill Barnwell gives his picks.
Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said the team was "fully prepared" to go into the luxury tax to retain longtime starting center Myles Turner.
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.
Lonzo Ball doesn't have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple of seasons and is excited about his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.
The Indiana Pacers confirmed what was expected: that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season after surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.
Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions.
Which deals will impact the title race? Which will leave teams in regret by Christmas? Our NBA insiders make their picks.
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Norman Powell and John Collins on the move.
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
The Mike Brown era begins in New York. How much different will the Knicks look next season?
The Tigers are the favorites, but with Miami, SMU, Louisville and Bill Belichick, storylines abound.
These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.
Five-star safety Jireh Edwards, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defender from Baltimore and the No. 23 player in the 2026 ESPN 300, became the top-ranked member of Alabama's latest recruiting class when he…
Calvin Russell, a four-star receiver ranked No. 28 in the ESPN 300, would be the highest-ranked addition in Syracuse history if he signs later this year.
Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star wide receiver and the son of former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame.
Cornerback Chauncey Kennon, a 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Sarasota, Florida, who is No. 48 in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Florida State on Sunday, securing his place as the…
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire from his full-time role during the upcoming school year, bringing an end to the longest-tenured run for a current AD in major college sports…
Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his left arm Saturday in a utility task vehicle accident in Wyoming.
Belichick's path to North Carolina retraces a route taken by Walsh going to Stanford.
See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.
After another batch of ranked commitments, here's how the top classes stack up.
There are 23 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
Andrew Vaughn homered in his first at-bat after being called up by the Brewers on Monday while Rhys Hoskins was placed on the injured list with a sprained left thumb.
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.
The Pirates are back on the board after Tommy Pham's two-run home run in the third inning at Kansas City on Monday night ended a 30-inning scoreless streak.
Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby.
The state of Kansas has extended a deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to take advantage of a stadium financing plan from the state.
Miguel Cairo, who played for nine teams over 17 MLB seasons before entering coaching, has been selected as the interim manager of the Nationals.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw spoke to reporters on Monday, a day after his 11th career All-Star Game selection, but the three-time Cy Young Award winner said being the "Legend Pick" was…
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres got his 2,000th career hit Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks was scratched from the starting lineup Monday night against the Padres due to right groin tightness.
While some of the game's biggest names are headed to Atlanta, some deserving stars will be watching from home.
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire, including a returning one-time Cy Young contender.
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
The tribute to Ruth and Aaron reflects Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.
Big trades, trash talk and high-risk picks. Here's how the draft would play out if we were calling the shots.
Who will the Nationals take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out as draft week arrives.
From texts during life events to the best deadline deals that never happened, MLB front office execs tell all.
Hunter Goodman just became Colorado's All-Star -- and it's not the first time a player you might have never heard of is playing in the Midsummer Classic.
Washington fired its GM and manager as draft and trade season heat up. Here's how the fallout could play out.
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