Betting tips: What can bettors learn from the Western Canada road trip?
Betting tips, picks and trends for ESPN's national games of the week, Wild-Blues and Flyers-Oilers.
Isles' Roy returns, 'thankful' for time in Colorado
Being back in town for Islanders coach Patrick Roy brought back memories of helping Colorado win two Stanley Cup titles as a goaltender.
Ovechkin shifts to right wing for Caps' 2nd game
Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
Utah remains unbeaten after wild OT win at MSG
The Utah Hockey Club improved to 3-0-0 after an overtime win against the Rangers in Madison Square Garden, a victory star Clayton Keller said shows that the new franchise can hang with contenders.
'We're all about the next game': Why the Sabres still believe they're a playoff team
Buffalo has a 13-year postseason drought and lost three of its first four games. With a similar cast of players as 2023-24, will the results be different?
Gaudreau's dad takes ice with Jackets at practice
The Blue Jackets hosted Johnny Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver, at practice Monday.
The NHL's top 100 players: Where do McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak, Hellebuyck land?
Who lands after repeat No. 1 Connor McDavid? Our panel of more than 50 experts voted on the league's best for this season.
Waiver watch: Forwards, defensemen and goalies to add
Your essential guide to adds and drops, whom to start, and more every Monday for your fantasy hockey league.
Panthers' Tkachuk to miss a week due to illness
The Panthers are hoping that two-time All-Star forward Matthew Tkachuk can return Oct. 22 from an illness.
Panthers captain Barkov set to miss 2-3 weeks
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to be sidelined two to three weeks with a lower-body injury, coach Paul Maurice announced.
Sharks place top pick Celebrini on injured reserve
Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL draft, has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least the next two games.
Beer-chugging fans, indoor snow, custom goal horn: How the Utah Hockey Club pulled off an iconic opening night
Game 1 was the first step in creating something the fans can call their own. Here's how the UHC pulled it off in an accelerated timeline and what's next.
Rankings for Week 7
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
49ers' Pearsall practices for 1st time since shooting
Just 44 days after he was shot in the chest in downtown San Francisco, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to practice Monday.
Chargers coach Harbaugh to wear heart monitor
Jim Harbaugh said he's confident he has his heart condition under control after he was forced to leave Sunday's win due to an irregular heartbeat.
Sirianni apologizes for yelling at Eagles boo-birds
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized for his interaction with a group of fans at the end of Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Lions coach won't count out Hutchinson returning
Lions coach Dan Campbell says even though he anticipates a four- to six-month recovery process for Aidan Hutchinson, he won't count him out on returning this season.
Jones spars with radio hosts over Cowboys' woes
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones got heated during his weekly radio appearance Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas.
Jets grant holdout DE Reddick OK to seek trade
The Jets have granted defensive end Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade, owner Woody Johnson confirmed Tuesday.
Tomlin: Wilson 'in consideration' to start vs. Jets
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he is considering starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jets finalizing trade for WR Adams, sources say
The Jets are finalizing a trade with the Raiders to acquire star wide receiver Davante Adams, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Bills' jab at Jets after MNF win leads trolls of NFL Week 6
The Indianapolis Colts also had a "Music City" theme to their troll at the Tennessee Titans.
Prince William impresses Umenyiora, Rees-Zammit with American football skills
The future King of England tossed a pass and practiced some jukes at an NFL Foundation UK event in London on Tuesday.
What happened between the Jets and Robert Saleh
Owner Woody Johnson shook things up in hopes that New York could end its 13-year playoff drought.
Projecting the 2025 draft order: Who's in the mix for the No. 1 pick?
Which teams have the best chances of picking early after Week 6?
NFL playoff picture projections after Week 6: Updated chances for all 32 teams
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.
Saints bring 'pissed off' mentality into short week vs. Broncos
After allowing 51 points and 594 yards against the Buccaneers, New Orleans must regroup ahead of its 'Thursday Night Football' game against the Broncos.
What can Cowboys do during the bye? 'Look in the mirror'
Here are three things the Cowboys need to fix, but it begins with each player and coach taking accountability.
Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?
Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.
Week 7 Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus lessons from every team so far
How high did the Lions rise and the Cowboys fall in our Week 6 Power Rankings? Plus, one lesson that we've learned so far.
NFL Week 6 questions, takeaways: Bills keep AFC East control, Jared Goff and Jordan Love go off
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 6.
Defense shines in key moments as Bills knock out Jets, strengthen AFC East lead
The Jets began the Jeff Ulbrich coaching era with promise but struggled to finish drives with points.
First bets: Early picks for Week 7
What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here's some early picks.
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels making rookie QBs a popular bet
Rookie quarterbacks take center stage and all the other biggest betting storylines from this past weekend.
Who is eligible in 2025, 2026 and 2027?
With the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2024 enshrined, it's time to look ahead at which NBA players might be next.
Who are the best players in the NBA? Our annual countdown begins
NBA Rank is back! We're counting down the top 100 players in the league. What players broke into Nos. 100 to 51?
Kings trading McDaniels to Spurs, sources say
The Kings are trading Jalen McDaniels, a second-round pick and cash to the Spurs, who plan to waive the forward, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Lonzo Ball plans to return vs. Wolves
After missing two straight NBA seasons, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to make his return to basketball in Wednesday night's preseason home game against the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Kings' Fox bypasses extension, eyes '25
Kings star De'Aaron Fox is passing up the offer of a three-year, $165 million extension, positioning himself for a larger deal in the 2025 offseason.
LeBron has 'no idea' if he, Steph will pair up again
LeBron James says he has "no idea" if he will team up with Stephen Curry again after the two helped win gold for Team USA this summer.
Clippers rule out Leonard for rest of preseason
Kawhi Leonard's status for the Clippers' season opener next week remains uncertain as he continues to deal with inflammation in his right knee.
76ers' George suffers hyperextended left knee
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee in the second quarter of Monday's preseason win in Atlanta and didn't return.
A roster revamp and Kawhi-esque rest: How Philly plans to get Embiid to the Finals
After their offseason high-wire act, the 76ers' focus shifts to integrating new stars -- and keeping their MVP healthy.
Seven players, three spots: Who will join Steph and Draymond as Warriors starters?
Coach Steve Kerr has used the preseason to experiment with different rotations around Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.
An oral history of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The inside story of the night Vince Carter changed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest forever.
Draft guide: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis
Mock drafts, points and category rankings, projections and player profiles. We got everything you need.
Rookies you should draft, ones to watch
There's no Wemby in this year's rookie class, but there are first-year players who can contribute to fantasy teams right away and others you should keep an eye on.
A KAT and $300K: How the Knicks worked the system to pull off the preseason's biggest trade
Six draft night deals, descending contracts and a CBA-busting set of sign-and-trades were just a bit of what it took to get Karl-Anthony Towns in a Knicks jersey.
Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers and a simmering 20-year feud
After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked for them."
Travis Hunter? Ashton Jeanty? Cam Ward? Votes are in for ESPN's midseason Heisman Watch
Fourteen ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the sport's most coveted trophy.
Heisman and CFP odds watch: Oregon, Dillon Gabriel enter conversation
The Heisman Trophy race and College Football Playoff contenders are beginning to take shape. Where's the betting value entering Week 8?
Gators' Mertz has torn ACL, ending college career
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz will have surgery for a torn ACL, ending his college career. DJ Lagway will become the full-time starting QB for the Gators.
Bond (ankle) day-to-day, but Horns 'optimistic'
Texas is "optimistic" receiver Isaiah Bond, who left Saturday's win vs. Oklahoma because of an ankle injury, will play vs. Georgia despite his day-to-day status.
Colorado State star WR Horton out for season
Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton, a two-time first-team All-Mountain West selection, will miss the rest of the season and end his decorated college career with an injury that will require…
Cowpoke: Gundy injures eye after run-in on ranch
On the heels of three straight losses, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy took another hit during the Cowboys' bye week, suffering an unusual eye injury that forced him to move his weekly, in-person news…
Smart 'didn't even realize' he shoved Van Buren
Georgia coach Kirby Smart reached out to Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby and quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. after he shoved Van Buren during the fourth quarter of Saturday's 41-31 victory at…
Notre Dame flips 4-star QB Hebert from Clemson
Notre Dame landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Blake Hebert on Monday, flipping the longtime Clemson pledge and securing a quarterback for the Irish's 2025 class less than two weeks after…
Lanning: Ducks purposely induced 12-men penalty
Oregon coach Dan Lanning said his team took a 12 men on the field penalty late in Saturday's win over Ohio State on purpose in an effort to burn time off the clock.
Utah's Rising out for season, Wilson named starter
Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out for the season with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes' starter until further notice.
Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7?
Our college football experts break down how each top 25 team performed in Week 7.
Best of Week 7: Controlled chaos and brutal clock management in the Big Ten
Between the fireworks in OSU-Oregon and the back-and-forth in PSU-USC, we can't get enough of this Big Ten.
Barry Switzer, 'The King' of Norman, is still unapologetically himself at 87
The coach won three national titles at Oklahoma and ended his tenure more than 30 years ago. But he has never become invisible in the town where he became famous.
Royals GM expects to have similar budget in 2025
Royals general manager J.J. Picollo expects to have a similar budget as last year to plug the holes in a team that reached the AL Division Series this year, though his shopping list heading into the…
Dodgers' Kershaw to return in '25, 'give it a go'
Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw, who is sitting out this postseason because of bone spurs in his toe, said he planned to return on his player option for the 2025 season.
Slighted by IBB, Vientos' slam helps Mets get even
Following an intentional walk to Francisco Lindor that he "took personal," Mark Vientos hit the second grand slam of this Mets postseason Monday as New York evened the NLCS at one game apiece.
Rodón emulates 'robot' Cole, steers Yanks' G1 win
After struggling to control his emotions in the ALDS, Carlos Rodón sought to emulate teammate Gerrit Cole's demeanor on the mound. On Monday, he nailed the imitation, pitching the Yankees to a…
Phillies extend manager Thomson through 2026
Rob Thomson, who guided the Phillies to a 95-67 record and their first NL East title since 2011, had his contract extended through the 2026 season.
Swing and a hiss: Snake enters Dodgers dugout
A small snake slithered through the Dodgers' dugout during Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday, but it didn't spark a rally as they lost 7-3 to the Mets.
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.
World Series: Dodgers-Yankees series most likely
Here are every MLB playoff team's odds to advance to and to win the 2024 World Series.
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