✍️ Free agency: Grades, fits for big signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
NHL players get OK to participate in '26 Olympics
NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.
Canes sign coveted Ehlers to 6-year, $51M deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Off breakout '25, Suter joins Blues on 2-year deal
Pius Suter, who is coming off the strongest season of his career, is headed to St. Louis on a two-year deal worth $4.125 annually.
Avs sign veteran defenseman Burns to 1-year deal
Six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Colorado Avalanche.
Sharks add veteran D Orlov for 2 years, $13M
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
Sabres to match any Byram offer sheet, GM says
The Sabres will match any offer sheet to retain defenseman Bowen Byram but will entertain trade offers, GM Kevyn Adams said.
Marner thrilled to be with 'unbelievable' Knights
Mitch Marner, 28, who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Vegas Golden Knights this week, told reporters Tuesday in Nevada that, with his family, "this is the place we…
Canes land Rangers' Miller, give him eight years
The New York Rangers continued a reshape of their roster Tuesday, dealing defenseman K'Andre Miller to the Hurricanes, and in return, Carolina acquired 2026 first- and second-round picks for the…
NHL free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.
The four biggest lessons of the 2025 NHL free agency first wave
Why did so many players simply re-sign? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.
NHL offseason trade grades: Report cards on Miller, Marner, Dobson, more
As major deals happen this offseason, our reporters will grade both GMs.
Mitch Marner, John Gibson and more
Fantasy hockey impact of players on the move, and the prime roles that open up, as NHL free agency gets moving.
How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons
After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.
List of all 224 picks, plus scouting notes for every first-rounder
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Grading all 32 NHL draft classes: From one A+ to multiple D's
With all 224 picks off the board, here are the report cards for all 32 front offices.
Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026? Ranking the top candidates to get the call
Does Patrice Bergeron make it in his first year of eligibility? What about Keith Tkachuk? Predicting the next class.
Cowboys All-Pro KR Turpin arrested on 2 charges
Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Department and is facing two misdemeanor charges.
Gov. approves funds for new Browns stadium
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.
Sources: Teams mulling trade offers for T.J. Watt
In recent weeks, multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Steelers standout pass rusher T.J. Watt, who skipped the team's most recent minicamp, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Woman accuses Bills' Hairston of sexual assault
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.
Waller unretiring as Dolphins trade for tight end
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.
Steelers sign GM Khan to new 3-year contract
The Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season.
2 allegedly stole $2M+ from ex-Dolphins safety
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.
🚨 Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts
Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.
Ex-Texans, Eagles LB Braman in cancer treatment
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.
Ranking the best remaining NFL free agents: Who are the top unsigned players?
Where could Rasul Douglas and Za'Darius Smith land? Let's restack the top free agents still on the board.
Eleven players who will score fewer TDs in 2025
Mike Clay gives his annual list of players he expects to reach the end zone less often this season.
Who’s the best No. 1 NFL draft pick ever? No. 10? No. 262?!? We named top all-time selections at every slot
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.
Why K.C. still expects the best from Travis Kelce
Chiefs coaches and teammates don't doubt Kelce's ability to step up again like he did in the playoffs last season.
Patriots hope they've found their next long-snapper in Julian Ashby
Ashby was drafted in the seventh round of April's draft, the first time a long-snapper had been drafted since 2021.
Jaguars' Liam Coen thinks Dyami Brown is important part of elite WR group
Free agent signee Brown is excited for the new role and the chemistry that's brewing with QB Trevor Lawrence.
'I learned from it': Jason Pierre-Paul opens up about fireworks incident that cost him his fingers 10 years ago
Pierre-Paul is still training to play despite not being with a team in 2024.
2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's early projections for the first round, including four QBs
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.
Introducing the 'Bag' Hall of Fame: Eight NFL stars who got PAID, over and over and over again
Which NFL players have negotiated the most profitable contracts over their careers? Bill Barnwell gives his picks.
NFL players are busy reading these authors, from Tolstoy to Belichick
A.J. Brown made reading cool after his viral moment on the bench in January. But what are other NFL players reading this summer?
Why Myles Turner is an excellent fit in Milwaukee
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Myles Turner's opportunity to shine on the Milwaukee Bucks.
Durant to Rockets part of NBA-first 7-team trade
A series of moves going back to Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets before the draft ultimately became the first seven-team trade in NBA history.
✍ Grading every major trade this summer
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
Ex-NBA guard McLemore found guilty of rape
An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Blazers.
Sources: Lakers to re-sign Hayes on 1-year deal
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
Sources: M. Wagner rejoins Magic on 1-year deal
Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Magic, sources told ESPN.
Grizzlies trade veteran center Huff to Pacers
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap.
Rockets trade Whitmore to Wizards for 2 seconds
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks.
Bailey shaky in debut, but hustle impresses Jazz
Jazz rookie Ace Bailey finished with just eight points in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut, but his willingness to defend and rebound impressed his coaches.
Dudley leaving Mavs to be Nuggets' top assistant
Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Nuggets under David Adelman, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports told ESPN.
New look New York: How Mike Brown changes the Knicks' approach
The Mike Brown era begins in New York. How much different will the Knicks look next season?
Free agency winners and losers: Early results are in
From big-man depth to the New Orleans Pelicans, here are the early winners and losers of free agency.
NBA free agency: LeBron's next move, Denver's deals, more intel
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league after a week of offseason chaos.
Lakers unveil Statement Edition uniforms for 2025-26 season
Los Angeles' Statement Edition uniform will feature "LA" on both sides of the shorts for the first time on a core uniform.
How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
Breaking down the best and worst of the NBA draft
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
Which NBA teams' drafts get an A? What about a C-? We have grades for all 30
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.
Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
5-star OT Ojo picks Texas Tech, lands $5.1M deal
Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech after signing a historic, seven-figure revenue-share contract with the Red Raiders, his agent told ESPN.
WR Feaster boosts USC's top '26 recruiting class
Four-star WR receiver Ethan "Boobie" Feaster, ESPN's No. 25 overall prospect and third-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 cycle, has committed to USC.
Bama rolls on with commit from 5-star S Edwards
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…
Russell, No. 4 WR in 2026, commits to Syracuse
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.
Irish land WR Fitzgerald, son of ex-NFL star Larry
Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star wide receiver and the son of former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame.
Irish OL Jagusah fractures arm in UTV accident
Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his left arm Saturday in a utility task vehicle accident in Wyoming.
Under-the-radar players who could emerge for every top 25 team
These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.
From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick: What happens when a legendary NFL coach moves on to college football?
Belichick's path to North Carolina retraces a route taken by Walsh going to Stanford.
EA reveals team ratings, changes to CFB 26 Ultimate Team and H2H modes
See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Alabama bursts into the top 10
After another batch of ranked commitments, here's how the top classes stack up.
How every five-star college football recruit fits at his new school
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.
↔️ One trade all 30 teams should make this July
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?
Former White Sox pitcher, world champ Jenks dies
Bobby Jenks, 44, a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who was on the roster when the club won the 2005 World Series, died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced, months after being…
Reeling Guardians place OF Thomas (foot) on IL
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas returned to the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Blue Jays put IF Gimenez on IL with ankle sprain
The Blue Jays placed second baseman Andrés Giménez on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left ankle sprain.
Chavez returns for his seventh stint with Braves
Jesse Chavez has returned yet again for his seventh stint with the Braves, including his second this season.
Volpe toss hits Judge as sloppy Yanks fall again
Anthony Volpe accidently hit Judge in the face with a toss, one of many mistakes the Yankees made in their 12-6 loss to the Mets for their sixth straight defeat.
Diamondbacks' Smith to IL with strained oblique
The Diamondbacks have placed infielder Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled infielder Tristan English from Triple-A Reno.
O's acquire catcher from Yankees; Sanchez to IL
With four catchers out due to injury, the Orioles acquired minor league catcher Alex Jackson in a trade with the Yankees on Sunday and put Gary Sanchez on the IL.
Mets' Senga, Manaea may rejoin rotation vs. K.C.
Mets ace Kodai Senga (hamstring) and Sean Manaea (oblique/elbow) may rejoin the team's starting rotation against the Royals next weekend.
Scherzer exits, Guerrero returns for hot Blue Jays
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
A new world in Big Apple baseball: Steve Cohen, Hal Steinbrenner and the battle for NYC supremacy
The remade Mets and the (mostly) same old Yankees are turning New York into a two-team town again.
'You know that's not normal, right?': Inside the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, MLB's next superstar
From flag football to Wrigley Field, PCA has been turning heads with his talent, energy and personality since he was a kid.
Everything you need to know for the MLB All-Star Game, including starters
We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Atlanta on July 15.
How CC Sabathia's idea led to Derby uniforms honoring Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth
The tribute to Ruth and Aaron reflects Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.
2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Who is the slugger to beat?
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.
Inside the MLB draft journey for the sons of two former major leaguers
They share a home state, have ex-MLB outfielders for dads -- and took two very different paths to the draft.
A new kind of MLB mock draft: Our insiders make the picks for all 30 teams -- with trades!
Big trades, trash talk and high-risk picks. Here's how the draft would play out if we were calling the shots.
First-half MVPs for all 30 MLB teams
The stars (and storylines) so far, plus how each club's playoff hopes have risen -- or fallen -- this past month.
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