🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Cooper, Muse, Ruff up for coach of year award
Jon Cooper, Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff are finalists for the Jack Adams Award.
Blues sign Holloway to 5-year, $38.75M contract
The Blues signed forward Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract worth $38.75 million. Holloway ranked second on the team with 22 goals and was tied for second in points with 51 this past regular…
Marner's 2-goal night helps Vegas eliminate Utah
Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart made 21 saves and the Golden Knights beat the Mammoth 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
The Sabres defeated the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
Hurricanes to get Ehlers back in time for Game 1
Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned on Saturday, when his club hosted the Philadelphia…
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…
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…
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres, Golden Knights advance; ...
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, while the Canadiens and Lightning will go to Game 7.
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.
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.
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.
🏈 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?
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.
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.
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.
'He's rare': Dolphins making 'no apologies' for dr...
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said the team's decision wasn't about a lack of belief for either Downs or Bain.
'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 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.
Copy of Inside the Seahawks' draft approach to maintain a ...
What did Jadarian Price, Bud Clark and six other Seattle picks have in common?
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.
Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
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.
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?
Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sens...
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the Rams still drafted Ty Simpson. Are there precedents for this working?
Why the Rams see Simpson as Stafford's heir appare...
The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.
Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounder...
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is Friday. Who has had their options picked up?
32 draft-day trades that will always be remembered...
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.
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.
East playoff takeaways: 76ers outlast Celtics in G...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Copy of The NBA playoffs' second round is waiting on three...
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
🎬 KAT appears in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
The movie released in theaters on Friday, a day after the Knicks advanced to the East semifinals.
76ers, Embiid vanquish Celtics in Game 7 thriller
The 76ers became just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after holding on in a thrilling Game 7 win over their bitter rivals.
Robinson, Daniels fined for Knicks-Hawks skirmish
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were each fined for their roles in a scuffle Thursday night in the Knicks' Game 6 win over the Hawks, with Robinson earning a larger fine for an "inappropriate"…
Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
Reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's iconic playoff winner in 2019, RJ Barrett got a friendly bounce to hit the winning 3-pointer in overtime, helping the Raptors force a Game 7 with a 112-110 win over the…
Pistons roar back to stun ice-cold Magic, force G7...
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally, erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Lakers blow out Rockets, advance to face Thunder
LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how many more seasons he has…
Magic rule star Wagner out again for Game 7
The Magic ruled out Wagner (right calf strain) for Sunday's elimination game against the Detroit Pistons.
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.
'Him and Bronny are twins': LeBron addresses viral...
Side-by-side comparisons between Anderson and LeBron's eldest son, Bronny, have gone viral on social media through the years.
For DiVincenzo: Timberwolves turn Game 6 arrival i...
The Timberwolves guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round series against the Nuggets.
The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
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.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Summer is here for 20 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Celtics, Hawks, Blazers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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…
Copy of Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.
Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted…
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.
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.
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.
🏈 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.
Western Michigan, Toledo, Miami aim to be MACtion ...
Life continues to be hard in the MAC. Can WMU repeat? Can UMass win a game? Bill Connelly breaks down every team.
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had...
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
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.
Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's ...
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up.
Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2...
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?
Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
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.
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.
Springer exits after hit by pitch again on foot
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left his team's 11-4 win over Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.
Phillies activate Realmuto (back spasms) from IL
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, who has been sidelined since April 22 because of back spasms, was activated from the IL on Saturday.
Sources: Torrens, Mets agree to 2-year extension
The New York Mets and catcher Luis Torrens are in agreement on a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension through the 2028 season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
O's prospect Gibson to make debut vs. Yankees
On Sunday against the Yankees, prospect Trey Gibson will make his major league debut for the Orioles.
Astros' Walker hit in head by pitch, says he's OK
Houston first baseman Christian Walker expects to be in the lineup Sunday even though he left Saturday's game in the ninth inning after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Boston left-hander…
Braves' Acuña exits early with hamstring tightness...
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning with left hamstring tightness.
Reds issue 7 straight walks, tying MLB record
The Reds issued a record-tying seven straight walks in the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pirates, just the third time in MLB history a team walked that many batters consecutively.
Padres reach deal to sell to Jones-Feliciano group...
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.
🐶 Judge's cleats spotlight his dachshunds
The Yankees' slugger wore custom Nike cleats, featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.
Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB te...
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
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.
Fantasy baseball news: Brewers going cautious rout...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
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.
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.
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.
2026 ace rankings: The best starting pitchers
Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.
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