2026 NHL draft: Updated top-32 rankings, plus player comps
Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.
McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the…
Tocchet: Flyers not 'mentally prepared' for Game 1...
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on…
Eriksson Ek, Brodin will miss Games 1-2 for Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin, who both missed Game 1 on Sunday night, when the Minnesota Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche 9-6 in the Western Conference semifinals, will also miss Game 2…
Sundin, Chayka to lead Maple Leafs' front office
The Maple Leafs have hired a surprising combination to lead their front office in former player Mats Sundin and former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, the team announced Sunday, as Toronto takes a new…
🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash...
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be…
Avalanche overwhelm Wild in 9-6 Game 1 shootout
In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a…
Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a…
NHL insiders debate the biggest surprises, disappo...
With Round 2 now underway, here are the biggest takeaways from the first two-plus weeks of the postseason.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previewing Canes-Flyer...
Here's what to watch in Monday's two games. Plus, a recap and highlights from Sunday's games and more.
The biggest questions facing each second-round Sta...
Which trends from Round 1 -- both good and bad -- will continue? Here's the key consideration for all eight clubs.
After 'unfortunate decision,' Colts' Seth McGowan ...
He had a challenging road back after an arrest in college, and McGowan wants to make the most of his NFL chance.
Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.
Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.
What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...
One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?
Sources: Colts declining Richardson's '27 option
The Colts are declining to exercise QB Anthony Richardson's fifth-year option for 2027, a source told ESPN, meaning Richardson will hit unrestricted free agency after the 2026 season.
Sources: Steelers not picking up option on Jones
Tackle Broderick Jones, who continues to recover from offseason neck surgery, won't have his fifth-year option picked up by the Steelers, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources: Giants' Slayton has core-muscle surgery
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury recently and is expected to be sidelined throughout the Giants' offseason program this spring, sources told NFL Network.
Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident...
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County…
Mahomes on track to participate in first OTAs
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, continuing to progress well in his rehab from knee surgery, is on track to participate in the first round of OTAs.
QB Mendoza working under center in rookie camp
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza says he has learned a lot over the last two days of rookie minicamp but noted he still has a long way to go when it comes to taking snaps under center.
Ravens on QB Pavia: 'Show us what you can do'
Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, saying they're looking for what he can contribute in camp.
🏈 Reid's early 2027 NFL mock draft: Arch No. 1?
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?
'It's excellence': Shedeur Sanders graduates from ...
The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree.
Copy of Inside the Seahawks' draft approach to maintain a ...
What did Jadarian Price, Bud Clark and six other Seattle picks have in common?
Copy of Why Giants leaned bigger, stronger and physical in...
New York focused on bringing in bigger, more physical players in its first draft led by coach John Harbaugh.
How have UFL's 4-point FG and ban on punts inside ...
Taking a closer look at some of the trends, rule changes and other takeaways from the start of Mike Repole's first season with the league.
Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in
After paying Will Anderson, will Houston do the same with its franchise quarterback?
Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...
Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first draft picks of the year.
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
Tatum laments 'unfortunate timing' of knee injury
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said it was "unfortunate timing" that he was forced to watch Game 7 against the 76ers from the bench in street clothes.
Magic fire head coach Mosley after 5 seasons
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the…
Banchero unsure of Magic's makeup after collapse
Orlando star forward Paolo Banchero, after the Magic lost Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, seemed unsure of his club's prospects in a talented Eastern Conference, saying, "I can't say we're…
Wolves list Edwards questionable for Game 1
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cleared for on-court activities and is questionable for Game 1 vs. the Spurs on Monday night.
C's Brown says refs had 'agenda,' calls out Embiid...
Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of flopping…
Pistons cap comeback with Game 7 rout of Magic
The top-seeded Pistons routed the Magic in Sunday's Game 7 to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit and win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
Cavs close out Raptors in 7 behind Allen's 22-19
A more vocal and animated Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and pulled down 19 rebounds, in leading the Cavaliers to a 114-102 win over the Raptors in Game 7 of their first-round series Sunday night.
👀 What's next for every eliminated team?
Summer is here for 20 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Celtics, Hawks, Blazers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Embiid to Philly: Don't sell tickets to Knicks fan...
Joel Embiid pleaded with 76ers fans to not sell their tickets to Knicks fans ahead of the rivals' playoff series.
Breaking down 10 lessons from a strange Round 1 an...
Bench depth? KAT on the attack? ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round, and explores its impact on the rest of the playoffs and offseason.
NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Lakers and every se...
NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.
NBA playoffs 2026: Previewing the second round
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
NBA Futures: Knicks advance, move to 19-1 to win c...
The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which tea...
Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
Copy of College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...
College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.
Top 25 portal classes: Re-evaluating Texas Tech af...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
🏈 Under-the-radar players for every Top 25 team
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
Reports: Big 12 reaches 5-year private equity deal...
The Big 12 is the first conference in major college sports to strike a league-wide, private capital deal.
Big Ten distributes record $1.37 billion in revenu...
The Big Ten Conference distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 members in the 2024-25 fiscal year, an increase of nearly $500 million.
Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.
No. 4 ranked RB Roberts commits to Longhorns
Four-star prospect Noah Roberts, ESPN's No. 4 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Texas, he told ESPN.
Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.
Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility…
Jones-Drew, son of NFL All-Pro, commits to UCLA
Class of 2027 running back Duece Jones-Drew, the son of former NFL All-Pro Maurice Jones-Drew, has committed to UCLA.
LSU lands nation's top-ranked 2027 TE Hudson
LSU secured an in-state commitment Sunday from Ahmad Hudson, ESPN's No. 1 tight end in the 2027 class.
What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and ...
The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. It leaves Tech with big questions.
Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.
How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-star QB who could replace him
Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.
Ohtani amid longest hitless streak since 2022
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has gone hitless in four straight games, something that hasn't happened in four years.
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Longtime Yankees radio voice Sterling dies at 87
John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees for parts of 36 seasons, has died. He was 87.
Raleigh out of M's lineup again with sore side
Seattle manager Dan Wilson said the team hasn't made any decisions about whether Cal Raleigh will be put on the IL and that he is day to day.
Twins' Ryan leaves start vs. Jays after 2 batters
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.
Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain
The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
Reports: Giants calling up top prospect Eldridge
The Giants, fresh off an 0-6 road trip and a three-game series vs. the Rays where they managed just two runs, are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge.
Yankees option Volpe after rehab window closes
The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after the shortstop returned from his minor league rehab assignment.
Suarez exits start for Red Sox with tight hammy
Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros after the fourth inning with right hamstring tightness.
MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling, while a couple of unexpected contenders continue their rise up our list.
From an A+ to four big-market F's: Handing out fir...
Failing grades for playoff favorites?! We break down whether your favorite team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2026 season.
The Force at the ballpark: How Star Wars took over MLB
What began as a novelty promotion has evolved into a leaguewide tradition as nearly every MLB team now hosts a Star Wars-themed game.
Free agent pickups: Rookies Bazzana, Eldridge lead...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in base...
What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.
Meet the All-April team -- and the biggest early d...
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars and disappointments at every position.
Savannah Bananas pack Kyle Field with 102,000 fans...
The Bananas filled Texas A&M's football field to capacity in their game against the Texas Tailgaters.
Bad vibes, therapy sessions and a purple Empire State Building: The lowest moments of the Mets' season so far
The team with MLB's second-highest payroll has the worst record in the majors. Here's how New York got here.
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