Inside Jakob Chychrun's breakout: The big goals, 'unique' diet and Olympic pressures
The 27-year-old defenseman might be the Capitals' MVP to this point. Here's how he leveled up in 2025-26.
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams
At the end of 2025, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots. Plus, each team's MVP.
🏒 Where should next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.
Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets
The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery.
Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment…
ECHL players ratify new 5-year CBA, ending strike
The Professional Hockey Players' Association and the North American minor league ECHL have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, ending a strike that forced the postponement of 41…
Switzerland, Latvia advance at World Juniors
Kimi Koerbler scored two goals and Switzerland beat Germany 4-0 on Tuesday in Grand Casino Arena at the World Junior Championship.
Canes goalie Kochetkov 'probably' out for season
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday.
Panthers hold ceremony for Marchand milestone
The Panthers paid tribute to Brad Marchand joining the NHL's 1,000-point club in a pregame ceremony before hosting the Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Pickups: Marchment thriving since being in top-line role for Blue Jackets
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.
How all 17 weeks of the NFL season led us here: Barnwell sorts what mattered and what didn't
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.
NFL Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is still up for grabs. Here's how the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants can each secure it.
16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
Why NFL uniform rules have players feeling like a 'mannequin'
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.
🏈 All-Rookie Team: Ward or Shough QB1?
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
Rams QB Stafford into 6th in NFL passing yards
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for sixth on the NFL's all-time passing yards list.
Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football HOF finalists
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline a group of four modern era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bucs' Evans says he's focused on finale, not future
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans said that he hasn't thought about his future beyond Saturday's regular-season finale against the Panthers.
Sources: Colts to start Leonard over Rivers at QB
The Colts are expected to start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard on Sunday against the Texans, sources told Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
Steelers' Watt could play with playoff bid on line
Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who suffered a partially punctured lung during dry needling treatment on Dec. 10, could be available to play in the AFC North title game vs. the Baltimore Ravens…
CMC misses Tue. practice ahead of Seahawks tilt
Niners star Christian McCaffrey missed Tuesday's practice with a stiff back, while left tackle Trent Williams nursed a right hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks.
Cowboys release two-time Pro Bowl CB Diggs
The Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. He will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from an alleged Dec. 2 incident.
Free agent pickups: Look to Saints, Titans amid Week 18 uncertainty
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 18, the final week of the fantasy football season.
Puka Nacua delivers more 2025 fantasy football championships than any other player
The final "MNF" of the season featured two of the top three players rostered by 2025 fantasy football champions.
How Zach Allen's QB hits from the interior have sparked the Broncos' pass rush: 'He closes the door'
Allen's ability to squeeze the pocket from the interior and hit the QB helped earn him his first Pro Bowl selection. Can he continue dominating into the playoffs?
Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18.
What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.
NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 18.
NFL futures: Seahawks enter Week 18 as Super Bowl favorites
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (64!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense have one week to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
60K club: Stafford moves ahead of Roethlisberger for sixth on all-time passing list
Matthew Stafford needed 191 yards coming into Week 1 to join the prestigious quarterback club.
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Our cheat sheet for 2026: Big questions, awards picks and All-NBA rosters
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.
🐝 Latest trade buzz, intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Porzingis (illness) to return Wed. for sliding Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis is set to return Wednesday night against the Wolves after missing 10 straight games because of an illness.
Suns guard Green fined $25K for using profanity
Suns guard Jalen Green has been fined $25,000 for using profanity during a teammate's postgame interview following Monday night's game against the Wizards
Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks
Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee hyperextension Monday night against the Heat and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Nuggets announced Tuesday.
Redick, Doncic say refs allowed Pistons fouling
After the Pistons turned what had been a tight game for most of Tuesday night into a 128-106 rout, Lakers coach JJ Redick admitted the officiating affected his team.
Edgecombe's last-second 3 propels Sixers in OT
Rookie VJ Edgecombe rewarded the Sixers' faith in him by connecting on a tiebreaking 25-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds left, lifting Philadelphia to a 139-136 win over the Grizzlies.
Sources: Bulls' Giddey out at least a few weeks
Bulls guard Josh Giddey will miss at least a few weeks after straining his left hamstring in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up heading into the new year
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to ...
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.
Pickups: Add Anthony Black, Cedric Coward before it's too late
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
'He's just grown into this freaking Megatron': How OSU's Carnell Tate took over this season
Tate's emergence began on a 7-on-7 team filled with future Ohio State teammates and other college standouts.
Key matchups, players to watch and projections for CFP quarterfinals
We break down Ohio State-Miami, Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss.
Carrying logs and 5 a.m. workouts: How Curt Cignetti made his first team a winner
After winning a title as an assistant with Alabama, Cignetti's first head-coaching job had a lower profile.
The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments
From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy.
How speedster Zachariah Branch made a fast impression at Georgia
After transferring from USC, the elusive receiver has become the Bulldogs' most dangerous weapon.
Will Ole Miss be the latest team to get revenge in a CFP rematch?
The Sugar Bowl showdown will mark the fifth time in the playoff era that two teams will meet in the CFP.
Seals, in first start for TCU, leads OT win vs. USC
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the winning touchdown to Jeremy Payne in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 on Tuesday night in the Alamo Bowl.
Northwestern hires veteran coach Kelly as OC
Veteran coach Chip Kelly, who won a national title at Ohio State in 2024 as offensive coordinator, was named OC at Northwestern, the school announced Tuesday.
WR Stewart eyes season debut if Ducks advance
Oregon receiver Evan Stewart said Tuesday he hopes to play should the Ducks advance in the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech QB Morton out of boot, in bowl prep
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is out of a walking boot and says he's 100% in practice as far as team reps after he played through a hairline fracture for much of the season.
🏈 Grading Whittingham's move to Michigan
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Sources: BC hiring Roof as defensive coordinator
Sources tell ESPN that Boston College is set to hire veteran defensive coordinator Ted Roof for the same role, reuniting him with Eagles coach Bill O'Brien, as the two worked on the same staff at Penn…
Utah All-America DE Daley plans to enter portal
Utah star defensive end John Henry Daley announced on Tuesday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Williams nixes portal talk, declares Bama return
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams intends to return to the team in 2026 despite a bumpy sophomore season.
Source: Grantham set to join UAB staff as DC
UAB is expected to hire veteran defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, a source confirmed to ESPN, as new coach Alex Mortensen compiles his staff.
'Save college sports'? Texas Tech's billionaire booster has a plan
Texas Tech's billionaire booster has turned the Red Raiders into a powerhouse. Can he fix college sports next?
'We found our guy': Texas Tech's gamble on a high school coaching legend has paid off
Joey McGuire has his team in the quarterfinals of the CFP, but he was a relative unknown when he was hired.
Birthday cake for a cow? Texas' Bevo to receive custom dessert from Orlando bakery for Cheez-It Bowl
While the winning players and coaches of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl get to snack on the baked crackers, the Texas Longhorns mascot will have his own special dessert.
26 QBs to watch in the 2026 transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.
Tracking who plans to enter the transfer portal
The transfer portal opens on Friday. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
MVPs for every bowl game: Jeremy Payne helps TCU secure its OT victory
It's bowl season, and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
MLB offseason grades: Marlins nab Pete Fairbanks; Pirates add O'Hearn
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Soderstrom signs A's deal at future Vegas home
Tyler Soderstrom's signing ceremony was the first such event at the A's future Las Vegas home, the latest step in the club's scheduled move in a little more than two years.
Eflin re-signs with Orioles on one-year, $10M deal
The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin agreed on a one-year contract, reuniting the two sides as Baltimore continues investing in its roster after a disappointing 2025 season.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Marlins add speed by trading for Dodgers' Ruiz
Veteran outfielder Esteury Ruiz, 26, who led the American League with 67 stolen bases for the Athletics in 2023, was acquired by the Miami Marlins Monday night, in a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Source: Angels, reliever Yates reach 1-year deal
The Angels and veteran reliever Kirby Yates, 38, have agreed on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN
D-backs GM: Marte talks won't linger much longer
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said Tuesday that while a trade of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte remains unlikely, a resolution is expected "shortly."
Sources: Angels restructure rest of Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, sources told ESPN.
Who will be the next to unwrap a new long-term contract?
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we'll remember for decades to come.
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