🏒 Which teams have most to prove this season?
All of these clubs need to change the narrative -- for various reasons.
Canes lose Gostisbehere, adding to injury woes
Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere suffered an apparent injury to his midsection in Monday's loss, adding to Carolina's recent injury woes.
Fan at Pens game injured in fall from upper level
A fan at Monday night's game between the Penguins and Blues was taken to a hospital after falling from the upper concourse at PPG Paints Arena.
Ex-NHL star Kesler faces sexual conduct charges
Former NHL center Ryan Kesler has been charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan.
Quenneville picks up win in South Florida return
Joel Quenneville, who last coached a game in Sunrise four years ago before he resigned and was banned from the NHL for his handling of a sexual assault scandal, returned to South Florida on Tuesday…
McDavid sheds slow start, nets two in Oilers' win
Connor McDavid had a pair of goals, after scoring just one all season, and the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period tallies en route to a 6-3 win over the Utah Mammoth Tuesday night…
Stars D Harley lands 8-year deal with $10.5M AAV
Stars defenseman Thomas Harley, 24, a Syracuse, New York, native who has one goal and eight points this season, signed an eight-year extension worth $84.696 million, the club announced Tuesday night…
Mammoth sign center Cooley to $80M extension
The Mammoth have signed Logan Cooley to an eight-year, $80 million contract, locking down the center through the 2033-34 season.
United Center's mozzarella pucks lead latest NHL, NBA arena food
Here's a look at the top food items debuting in NBA and NHL arenas during the 2025-26 seasons.
Betting buzz: Ovechkin betting action heats up as he nears 900 goals
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Stock watch: Who's up, who's down and why?
Which fantasy hockey players are rising, falling, and why? Plus, goalie picks and power play scorers.
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus small-sample superstars
New week, new No. 1 team. Plus, which players have excelled way beyond expectations so far?
Ex-NFL star Peterson asleep in SUV before arrest
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was asleep in his SUV while parked at Houston area gas station when he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon…
🏈 Barnwell breaks down a blowout-filled Week 8
Ten of Sunday's 11 games were two-score wins -- not super exciting. But we still found something fun in every matchup, including some RB takeovers.
Patriots trade White to 49ers, Dugger to Steelers
The Patriots traded away two former defensive starters Tuesday night, sending defensive end Keion White to the 49ers and safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers, sources told ESPN.
Saints to start rookie QB Shough against Rams
The Saints will start rookie quarterback Tyler Shough against the Rams on Sunday.
Lamar: Every game now 'do-or-die' for Ravens
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged Tuesday that the 2-5 Ravens have little margin for error for the rest of the season.
Banged-up Bears add veteran Gardner-Johnson
The Bears have signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson, adding the veteran safety to their injury-depleted secondary.
Poll: Many NFL fans want more games despite risk
Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches -- but a new poll finds that many football fans want more games, even if…
Sources: Lewis, 41, signs with TE-thin Broncos
The Denver Broncos have signed 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, who is in his 20th season, to their practice squad after he worked out for the Broncos on Tuesday.
Hutchinson's $141M guaranteed is non-QB record
The Lions are signing star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180 million contract extension that includes a non-quarterback record of $141 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN.
A new team at No. 1? Patriots in the top 10? We have our latest NFL Power Rankings
It's time to update our Power Rankings. Plus, we picked the best offseason signing, hiring or draft pick for each roster.
Matchup rankings: Upgrade Daniel Jones, downgrade Travis Kelce
The most and least favorable matchups in the NFL for this week's games.
Facts vs. Feelings: Why you may want to sit Bo Nix, start Travis Hunter and trade Christian McCaffrey
Liz has feelings about who you should start and sit this week and a fact to consider about Christian McCaffrey
What we're hearing on the trade deadline and Week 9
Here's the latest on Breece Hall, Trey Hendrickson, Jakobi Meyers, Jaelan Phillips and other trade targets.
What to expect at the NFL trade deadline for every team: Perfect fits, candidates to move and big needs
Let's outline deadline plans for all 32 franchises, including who could be moved or targeted before 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. Here's everything to know.
Why the Saints are turning to QB Tyler Shough now
After benching Spencer Rattler during their Week 8 loss, the Saints will start their second-round pick Sunday.
Solak: Why Drake Maye should be MVP, a defense of Caleb Williams, four trades that must happen
Here are four takes off the first eight weeks of the season, four trade proposals that make a ton of sense and some wild Week 8 trends to watch.
Why the 6-2 Patriots traded Keion White and Kyle Dugger -- and what could be next
New England has been active ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline with a pair of trades. Here's why.
200 plays on a wristband?! Why some NFL QBs wear play sheets on their wrists and others don't
Some QBs like the way wristbands speed up the process, but others, such as Dak Prescott, don't want to lose eye contact.
Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Changes at the top after Week 8
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1.
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Week 9 lines: Bills home underdogs to Chiefs in AFC title game rematch
Week 9 features four games with lines at or near double digits, and eight with spreads of four points or less.
First bets for Week 9: Colts, Cowboys, Lions cover, plus a Rookie of the Year pick
What lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are four early bets and a futures wager to track.
Police still looking for Shaq's stolen Range Rover
A $180,000 Range Rover customized for NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, and law enforcement is still on the hunt for it.
Former OKC F Singler, 37, charged with assault
Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler, 37, was charged on Tuesday with misdemeanor assault in Haskell County, Oklahoma, after his girlfriend told authorities there that he grabbed…
Jackson: 'Busted' Melo pairing forced Knicks exit
Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the "busted" relationship led to his departure as team president in…
Warriors' Kerr says Kuminga to start going forward
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga has earned a permanent place in the starting lineup given his performance to start the season.
Jordan: Load management never should happen
Michael Jordan didn't hold back on load management in the NBA, saying on NBC: "It shouldn't be needed, first and foremost."
Giannis savors beating Knicks after season sweep
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged Tuesday's 121-111 victory over the Knicks carried some extra significance, but only because New York swept the Bucks in last season's series.
Sources: Rozier, Billups won't be paid on leave
Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leaves of absence from their teams, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
👀 NBA picks: Experts predict East, West, Finals
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.
NBA THE RUN announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox
A 3v3 street basketball game from former EA Sports developers is coming out in 2026.
Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after one week of regular-season play
Hot starts or early burnouts? Where all 30 teams rank after one week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Health, hot starts and early trends: Best and worst from the first week of NBA
Our insiders break down standout moments and answer the biggest questions from the first days of the NBA season.
NBA gambling scandal follows familiar Mafia playbook
Prosecutors say two former NBA players played in rigged poker games run by mob members. Organized crime has long exploited athletes' vulnerabilities.
Timeline of past century's major pro sports gambling scandals
A history of the consequences when players, coaches, referees cross the line into the betting world
'When we were at our lowest, the man didn't blink': What Cade Cunningham is building in Detroit
Cunningham is looking to level up in 2025-26. And he wants to take the Pistons with him.
NBA betting: Is it worth betting on Cade Cunningham to win MVP this season?
Andre Snellings breaks down whether to bet on the rising Pistons guard to win MVP this season.
Who's got next? Predicting five breakout players for the 2025-26 NBA season
Which NBA players are primed to take the next step in their development? Jeremy Woo predicts the top five breakout players for the 2025-26 season.
Trae Young is ready to silence his haters
The Hawks had a busy offseason that included surrounding Young with star power. Can he claim the wide-open East and prove he's worth a max deal?
Pickups: Go get Egor Demin, Herbert Jones, Walter Clayton Jr.
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.
'Toughest player I've ever seen': The Legend of Haynes King
Stories about how the quarterback became one of the quirkiest, toughest and most insatiable players in college football.
What's left for the 2026 recruiting class: Coaching changes, flips to watch and more
We've updated our player rankings. There's a new top QB and new five-star, but classes could be in flux.
CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in, who's out, who has work to do after Week 9
Does Notre Dame need to run the table? We try to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture conference by conference.
The 4 teams playing like national champions -- and why
After 9 weeks of twists and turns, these teams are at the head of the class -- at least for now.
Power Rankings: Top 5 stays consistent; Houston and Utah join the list
How can each Top 25 team's defense improve through the second half of the season?
Bottom 10: Hot seats keep getting hotter ... just ask Brian Kelly
LSU is the latest big-name program to pull the plug on its coach -- and wallow in the Bottom 10.
Futures: Is now the time to bet on Marcel Reed and Texas A&M?
As the odds shift for the Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet them heading into Week 10.
Defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams after Week 9
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Five reasons Brian Kelly failed at LSU
Kelly's departure could be pinned on trouble with his staff, trouble fitting in or a mad scramble for Lane Kiffin.
➡️ Coaching carousel: Tracking all of the firings
With the carousel already in motion, here's a recap of every FBS vacancy.
NCAA delays date when bets on pro sports allowed
The NCAA Division I Board voted Tuesday to delay the effective date of the legislative change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports, moving it…
Kiffin trolls Venables over Ole Miss-OU 'hot take'
Lane Kiffin could not resist taking a shot at Brent Venables, sarcastically accusing the Oklahoma coach of a "hot take" in his evaluation of last weekend's game against Ole Miss.
LSU interim living in moment despite 'dream' job
Interim LSU coach Frank Wilson called his promotion "something you would dream of" but eschewed the opportunity discuss his prospects for retaining the job beyond the rest of this season.
$168M owed to fired FBS head football coaches
Ex-LSU coach Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout would bring the amount of money owed to FBS head football coaches fired this season to $167.7 million, according to publicly available data and reports.
Arizona State QB Leavitt in boot, out vs. Iowa St.
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt, who left last week's game twice due to injury and was in a walking boot at practice on Tuesday, will not play against Iowa State.
Longhorns QB Manning in concussion protocol
Texas QB Arch Manning is in concussion protocol and did not practice Monday, as the Longhorns prepare to face No. 9 Vanderbilt on Saturday. An update on Manning is expected later this week.
Deion: Focused on Buffaloes winning, not future
Deion Sanders refuses to look too far down the road, especially not in regard to how his recent health concerns might impact any decision on returning as Colorado's coach next season or beyond.
Michigan, Moore drop appeals in infractions case
In the past month, both the University of Michigan and Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore withdrew their appeals in the NCAA infractions case centered on advance scouting, according to the…
Carousel chaos meets Lane Kiffin, and what he does next will be interesting
More than $150 million in buyouts and multiple blue-blood job openings mean Lane Kiffin is the center of the CFB universe. It's a stunning turnaround for the once controversial figure.
'A moment of glory': How the daughter of two Ohio State 'i dotters' fulfilled her destiny
Sydney Reeves grew up with two Ohio State sousaphone players for parents. She always knew what she had to do.
'I'd probably pitch around him': Those around Vlad Jr. on his epic October
What's it like watching the face of the franchise dominate a postseason? We asked those around the Blue Jays superstar.
Takeaways: Blue Jays tie series with huge win
The Jays even the Fall Classic by stealing a game in L.A. to ensure the series goes back to Toronto.
⚾ Ranking the best players in the World Series
Here's how the Dodgers' and Blue Jays' rosters stack up and who is primed to do the most jaw-dropping things on the sport's biggest stage.
Manfred expresses optimism on 2028 Olympics
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed major league player participation in the Los Angeles Games and the league's potential new rights deal with ESPN in an interview Monday.
'The Angels failed Eric,' ex-wife of Kay says at trial
Camela Kay, the ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay, on Tuesday said the MLB team failed her drug-addicted husband during a trial over the fatal overdose of Tyler Skaggs.
14% drop in U.S. viewers for 1st 2 games of WS
Viewers in the U.S. for the first two World Series games between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last season's Los Angeles-New York Yankees match, but Canadian and Japanese…
Injured Springer sits out Blue Jays' Game 4 win
Blue Jays star George Springer did not play in Game 4 of the World Series after leaving early Monday night with right side discomfort.
Ohtani rues 'regrettable' inning, takes Game 4 loss
A day after an 18-inning victory for the Dodgers in Game 3, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani took the mound in Game 4, wound up with the loss, and finished hitless in the batter's box, as the Toronto…
Jays, 'team of uncommon men,' rebound to tie WS
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, and the Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 4.
Ohtani, Freeman, Kershaw, Klein: The Dodgers' many heroes of Game 3
The Dodgers won an instant classic featuring plenty of drama and more history from Shohei Ohtani.
The unlikely predecessor to lengthy World Series games? Brad Paisley national anthems
Monday's marathon matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays marked the fourth time the country star has sung the anthem before an extra-inning World Series game.
From crashing on couches to crushing grand slams: Five under-the-radar Blue Jays bashers you need to know
Toronto is a tough out from top to bottom. Here are five guys you need to know who help lengthen the lineup.
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