Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can Senators, Blues turn the tide at home?
Both clubs are down 0-2 heading into Game 3. Plus, it's Game 2 of the Battle of Florida! Here's what to know.
Longtime Islanders forward Clutterbuck retires
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.
'Incredible' Tkachuk returns, nets 2 for Panthers
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference…
Bruins CEO vows return to playoffs next season
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
Rangers extend GM Drury after missing playoffs
The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
Thompson 'the difference' in 3rd as Caps go up 2-0
Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.
Coach: Oilers 'gift-wrapping opportunities' for L.A.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch watched his team allow six goals for the second straight game in a loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the West quarterfinals.
Landeskog: 1st game in 3 years 'a memory for life'
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars.
Stanley Cup playoffs odds: Leafs, Panthers odds surge, Hurricanes still favorites
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
Betting buzz: Betting on Cam Ward? Risking a lot to win a little on No. 1 pick
You have to put up a lot of money to win just a little bit when the overall No. 1 draft pick is all but a done deal. Yet some still do it.
Draft Day Predictor forecast reveals value bets in first round
Seth Walder uses forecasting data to identify value bets to make on the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Cheat sheet: Need to know on top prospects, team needs, projections
Who are the best players? Which teams need a quarterback? Here's our one-stop guide to the draft.
Brett Favre, Deion Sanders and more draft fashion history
Draftees love to strut their stuff on the night they're selected. Here's a look back at some of their incredible fits.
How does Cam Ward compare to other QBs who boosted draft stock in final collegiate season?
Cam Ward didn't finish his career where he started, but he went out strong. Here are other QBs who have done the same.
NFL Draft basics: What you need to know on the history, rules, traditions
The 2025 NFL draft will be held from April 24-26 in Green Bay. Here are top-asked questions about the event, rookie salaries and "Mr. Irrelevant."
How the NFL's smallest market is coming up big to host the draft
The Lambeau countdown clock to the draft is running out of days, and the league's smallest town is ready.
Our Draft Day Predictor settles 10 debates: QB picks and Round 1 surprises
Which QBs will still be available on Day 2? Could Ashton Jeanty slide to the Bears?
Prospect X: Inside the 2025 NFL draft process for this mystery player
ESPN spent the past few months on a hunt for the most overlooked prospect in the 2025 NFL draft.
Titans add veteran WR Lockett on eve of draft
The Titans are signing veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett to a one-year, $4 million deal that could be worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN.
Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, died Wednesday at age 67, the NFL announced.
Sources: Browns, Giants field trade calls for picks
The Browns and Giants are fielding trade inquiries for their early picks in the NFL draft, sources told ESPN.
Jones: Cowboys working on 'substantive trades'
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Cowboys are working on "pretty substantive trades" ahead of the NFL draft.
Mahomes: Chiefs ready to unleash passing attack
Patrick Mahomes is hopeful that a healthy Chiefs team can have the big-play passing game in 2025 that it lacked last season.
Saints hope to have 'clarity' on Carr's injury soon
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed Wednesday that Derek Carr has an issue with his shoulder and said the team is hoping for more clarity in the future.
Draft could provide $100M jolt to Green Bay area
The Greater Green Bay Chamber estimates the state of Wisconsin will take in $94 million while Brown County will top $20 million from hosting the NFL draft.
Abdul Carter tops annual New York Giants most likely to be drafted list
Here's a ranking of the Giants' most likely first-round picks for 2025. Nailed it three straight years -- going for a fourth.
Why Cowboys could go first-round RB as they did in 2016 with Ezekiel Elliott
Elliott worked out well, so should Dallas take someone such as Ashton Jeanty or Omarion Hampton Thursday?
Chippy series to Rockets' advantage, Udoka says
The Rockets felt right at home in a win over the Warriors on Wednesday that featured six technical fouls, a flagrant 1, minor scuffles and multiple chants aimed at Draymond Green.
Knicks' Brunson wins NBA's Clutch Player award
Knicks star Jalen Brunson was named the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, finishing ahead of the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards in voting.
Knicks, 76ers picked for Abu Dhabi preseason
The Knicks and 76ers will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi, marking the fourth consecutive year that the NBA has played preseason games there.
Judge drops suit against Morant, cites self-defense
A judge ruled that Grizzlies star Ja Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Joshua Holloway.
Mitchell seizes moment, carries Cavs to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to hold off a vigorous Heat comeback attempt as the Cavs took a 121-112 Game 2 victory.
Traore, projected top-20 pick, to enter NBA draft
French guard Nolan Traore, a projected top-20 pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN Thursday.
Bloodied KP fires up C's: Won't let teams 'punk us'
Kristaps Porzingis laughed off a bloody gash on his forehead late in the third quarter of Boston's Game 2 win, saying he knew his reaction would fire up the Celtics crowd.
Warriors' Butler exits after hard fall, set for MRI
Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion that forced him out of the Game 2 loss to the Rockets.
Eastern Conference takeaways: Celtics cruise to 2-0 lead without Tatum
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Western Conference takeaways: Butler injured in Game 2 as Rockets even series
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.
Bad Boys and 'Detroit energy': What's behind this record-setting turnaround for the Pistons
The Pistons finished with one of the worst records in NBA history last season. Now, they enter Thursday's Game 3 tied 1-1 with the Knicks. What changed in Detroit?
Divisions, chaos that ended the Luka Doncic era in Dallas
Doncic's time in Dallas ended with a shocking trade on Feb. 2, but the beginning of the end dates to the summer of 2023.
The rapid rise of Amen and Ausar Thompson: From lottery picks to the playoffs in two seasons
The twins, who were drafted No. 4 and No. 5 in 2023, have been a major part of the Rockets' and Pistons' playoff berths.
NBA playoff odds: Lakers solidify top-5 championship odds after Game 2 win
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.
For Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia, is second time a charm?
Rodriguez led West Virginia to prominence when he was its head coach in the aughts. Can he work his magic again in 2025?
Rose Bowl agrees to earlier kick for CFP quarters
The Rose Bowl Game will start an hour earlier than its traditional window and kick off at 4 p.m. ET as part of a New Year's Day tripleheader of College Football Playoff quarterfinals on ESPN.
Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN broadcaster, dies
Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's first NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football," has died at age 80.
Notre Dame's Carr, Minchey to vie for top QB
With Steve Angeli having entered the transfer portal, Notre Dame's QB competition is down to CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey.
Nat'l champion Buckeyes land ex-UNC DE Atkinson
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
Dabo touts Tigers' stability over 'chaos' of portal
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
Judge delays House settlement over roster limits
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Why Nico Iamaleava soured on Tennessee and ended up at UCLA
What really went down in Iamaleava's split with Tennessee and move to UCLA? We go inside the drama months in the making.
Ranking the top 10 defensive backs in college football
Who are the best cornerbacks and safeties in the country? Our experts make their picks.
Time to rethink your Coors Field strategy
Start Colorado Rockies' bats at home and avoid visiting pitchers? That old standby strategy may be no more.
Pitchers tell their best stories of failed new pitches
Every ace wants to add something filthy to his arsenal. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one month into the season?
Another change at the top of the list and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2025 season.
Diaz 'good' after exiting Mets' win with hip issue
Edwin Diaz said he was feeling better postgame, having left the Mets' 4-3, extra-innings win over the Phillies on Wednesday with left hip discomfort.
Phillies DFA Clemens, say no MRI for Sanchez
Kody Clemens was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Phillies while manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sanchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start with…
Twins say Oliva, Hrbek recovering from strokes
The Twins say Tony Oliva had "a series of mini strokes" over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery, and Kent Hrbek suffered a minor stroke following knee surgery in early April and is…
Rangers' Seager goes on IL with hamstring strain
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he suffered a strained hamstring while running to first base.
Dodgers' Snell to pause throwing after discomfort
Dodgers starter Blake Snell will back off his throwing program after feeling discomfort in his left shoulder while playing catch Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Crow-Armstrong stays hot vs. hometown Dodgers
"He needs to send me a bottle of wine or some golf balls with all the success he's had," L.A. manager Dave Roberts said before Pete Crow-Armstrong helped the Cubs to another win Wednesday night.
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