Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Carolina's 4-3 OT thri...
Each team took one game in the opening pair of contests in Raleigh. Here's how it all went down.
How John Tortorella turned the Golden Knights back...
Hired with just eight games left in the season, the veteran coach has pressed all the right buttons this postseason.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Canad...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Larkin, Kyrou... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade candi...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Wild's M. Foligno joins brother as Clancy winner
Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, joining his brother and Wild teammate Nick as winners of the award.
Lightning coach Cooper wins Jack Adams at last
After 14 seasons coaching the Lightning, including two Stanley Cups, Jon Cooper has won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year.
Sources: Red Wings captain Larkin requests trade
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from Detroit, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Vegas' McNabb to hospital after puck to face
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb left Thursday's Stanley Cup Final game against the Hurricanes after a puck traveling 87 mph hit him around the visor.
Vegas undaunted but objects to disallowed goal
The Golden Knights said they remain confident despite the Hurricanes' stunning rally to win Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, which was fueled by a critical failed coach's challenge in the third…
Canes even Stanley Cup Final on Jarvis' OT goal
Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to give up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final…
Canes strike back in an instant classic Game 2: Gr...
The series is tied 1-1, heading to Vegas for Game 3. Here's what it means, with a look ahead to what's next.
'A quite special, elite player': How Pavel Dorofeyev leveled up for the Golden Knights
The 25-year-old entered the Cup finals tied for the goal-scoring lead this postseason. Teammates reveal how he got to this point.
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the pl...
The final matchup begins Tuesday, with multiple legitimate candidates on the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
Trades, free agency or the draft? How every player...
What's the best way to build an NHL roster? The Canes and Golden Knights have taken divergent paths to get to the ultimate stage.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec,...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
At Bills OTAs, new OC gets to know his offense and...
From position changes to injury updates, we got an initial glimpse into how things could play out for the Bills.
Myth or reality? Examining the 'Madden curse' thro...
Can Williams change the tide after Barkley's latest season was indicative of the long-alleged Madden curse?
Jumpman meets Madden: Michael Jordan's role in ins...
The Bears quarterback said the pose, skyline and overall concept were designed as a tribute to Chicago's most famous athlete.
A pocket pair of 8s: Browns' Jared Verse, Dillion ...
NFL rules permit two players to wear duplicate numbers during OTAs and training camp, when rosters consist of 90 players, but that changes come late August.
Don't be surprised if ... these 28 things come tru...
Eric Karabell offers his thoughts on fantasy football players who could delight or disappoint in 2026.
Barnwell makes sense of the Myles Garrett blockbus...
Does Myles Garrett really put the Rams over the top? Will the Browns regret the move? And how does Jared Verse fit in? Let's size up this massive trade.
10 players who could get traded before the season'...
The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.
Worst-to-first rankings: Which NFL teams are most ...
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first. Will the Lions get back on top in the NFC North?
👀 New FPI projections for the 2026 season
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
Warrant issued for Aiyuk after viral speeding post...
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office issued a warrant for the arrest of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
QB Wilson announces retirement after 14 seasons
Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday that he's retiring from the NFL to take a job with CBS Sports.
Lions rookie receiver Law tears ACL in practice
Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday's OTA practice in a noncontact drill.
Vikings coach unfazed by perception of QB1 comp
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray have been "very professional" in their interactions and ongoing open competition to be Minnesota's starting quarterback.
Cowboys expect Pickens' presence at June camp
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he expects Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens to be at the team's mandatory minicamp that will run June 16-18.
Source: Rams, Garrett agree to reworked deal
The Rams and star defensive end Myles Garrett have agreed to a reworked contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Pack, WR Watson reach $110.5M deal
Wide receiver Christian Watson and the Packers reached agreement Thursday on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension that includes a $31 million signing bonus, sources told ESPN's Adam…
Packers without Parsons until at least mid-October...
Packers star Micah Parsons said he won't be making his 2026 debut until at least mid-October as he continues to recover from a torn ACL as well as a torn meniscus.
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
'I'm ready for it': After DJ Moore's exit, Rome Odunze embracing being Bears' WR1
Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility after the team traded DJ Moore to the Bills.
How the Spurs reached the Finals ahead of schedule...
The Spurs let a late lead slip in Game 1, but believe the past two seasons have forged the resilience needed to respond.
Can New York's 'NovaKnicks' become just the fifth ...
Just four sets of teammates to have contributed to a title together at the college level have gone on to repeat the feat in the NBA.
🏀 Pro comps for NBA draft's top 12 prospects
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?
Silver: Clips investigation needs to wrap up soon
NBA commissioner Adam Silver declined to put a timeline on the conclusion of the investigation into the Clippers' potential salary cap circumvention, but he said the time to "wrap it up" is drawing…
Sources: NBA investigating Brunson-fan incident
The NBA is investigating an interaction between Knicks star Jalen Brunson and courtside fans late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Fans get lifetime bans for NBA Finals selfie quest...
Two fans involved in a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night have been given lifetime bans from all NBA arenas, a league spokesperson said Thursday.
Steph joins Li-Ning, ending sneaker free agency
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year, $400 million endorsement contract with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.
Embattled Rozier seeks eased release conditions
Embattled NBA player Terry Rozier has asked the judge in his gambling case to modify conditions of his release as he seeks to recoup lost salary and pursue free agency.
Wemby vows revival after Spurs 'let that one go'
Victor Wembanyama accepted responsibility for his role in San Antonio's loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but said he wasn't "worried in the slightest" about how the Spurs would fare as…
Knicks stay hot, steal Game 1 behind Brunson's 30
Jalen Brunson shook off an early injury and scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks erase a 14-point deficit and steal Game 1 105-95 over the Spurs for their 12th straight…
Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
President Trump said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week.
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the biggest stage, founded by its star
Handpicked by Wembanyama, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.
From Patrick Ewing to Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' Finals run connects two eras
Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson and other Knicks alumni see the same edge that once fueled their own Finals run.
NBA futures: Knicks now title favorites after Game...
The New York Knicks are now the championship favorites after their come-from-behind road victory over San Antonio in Game 1.
NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after colleg...
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.
Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Which roster has the most talent?
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
Why an NBA title for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harp...
Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.
The Thunder built a contender -- now they must dec...
With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...
What new faces and top prospects will impact the 2026 season? We stack the best of the bunch.
Aggies add 4-star LB to top-ranked 2027 class
Texas A&M landed another blue-chip player for its top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from 6-5 outside linebacker Frederick Ards from Orlando, Florida.
Browns' Monken: 'Slippery slope' to draft Sorsby
Browns coach Todd Monken says it would be a "slippery slope" to draft Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL's supplemental draft if he's ruled ineligible to play college football due to his…
Virginia Tech receives historic $75M donation
Virginia Tech has received a historic $75 million donation, with the majority directed toward athletics, the school announced Thursday.
Judge mulls Sorsby's eligibility in 2-hour hearing...
The fate of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's college eligibility will be decided in the near future after a two-hour hearing in Lubbock County District Court on Monday, and the decision will be…
SEC, Big Ten jointly oppose college sports bill
The SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement saying they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in…
Lacy, Toney, Moore lead EA Sports CFB 27 cover
EA Sports College Football 27 will also feature Indiana's Curt Cignetti, USC QB Jayden Maiava, Texas' Colin Simmons and Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore on the cover.
Wolfpack-Cavs, set for Brazil, now in Virginia
The NC State-Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college football game played in South America is being relocated to the Cavaliers' home field after organizers determined…
Saban to Congress: College bill will 'bring order'...
Nick Saban appeared in Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which aims to "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era.
Welcome to college football recruiting's busiest m...
We take a look at the teams that are winning, the recruitments who will be most interesting and more.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Miami surges into ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Picking college football's top non-QB playmakers in 2026
It won't just be QBs who affect the upcoming season. These players stand to make a big impact.
The Pac-12 is back! Will Boise State rule this lea...
The Pac-12 has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
How back is the U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing...
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
Wetzel: Judge should slam the door on Texas Tech Q...
Gambling addiction is real, but so are the rules against it, columnist Dan Wetzel writes.
What we learned walking the halls at SEC and Big T...
What are the consequences of expanding the playoff? We asked Big Ten and SEC power brokers to weigh in.
MLB awards: Judge injury brings a new favorite to ...
Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Time to panic in the Bronx? What Aaron Judge's inj...
What you need to know about the three-time MVP's rib fracture.
Biggest takeaways from this week's MLB owners meet...
Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.
Passan’s early trade deadline preview for all 30 M...
As trade season starts up, Jeff Passan identifies the big names who could move.
MLB post-hype check-in: What to make of former big...
From a vaunted Japanese star to a former No. 1 pick, let's examine some of baseball's young players taking time to hit their stride.
10 things to know for super regionals, plus future...
What to know heading into supers, plus top prospects and best major leaguers from every team.
D-backs option Pfaadt after bullpen stint falters
The Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to get him stretched back out as a starter following an inconsistent stint as a reliever.
Yankees star Judge out with stress fracture in rib...
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, the team announced Thursday night.
Machado vents as Padres' scoring woes persist
As the losses continue to mount, Padres star Manny Machado admits to being frustrated as the offense just can't seem to put any runs on the board.
Reports: Red Sox sending shaky Bello to Triple A
The Red Sox reportedly are optioning Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester, making the move after the right-hander struggled in yet another start Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Muncy, Vargas injured on violent collision at firs...
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy both left Thursday's game following a violent collision at first base.
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Kiley McDaniel digs in to who's rising and falling in every major league farm system entering June.
Hall, Anderson exit Brewers' loss with injuries
Brewers relievers DL Hall and Grant Anderson both left with injuries during the team's 12-9 loss to the Giants on Thursday.
Twins' Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs
Twins right-hander Bailey Ober said he believes an elbow injury that currently has him on the 15-day injured list is the result of the baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston.
Five emerging aces to give your lineup a boost thi...
Are your trusty old pitching options just not working? Here are five young pitchers to pick up in fantasy now.
Padres DFA Castellanos, Hader back for Houston and...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
'It's a tribute to him': How the Padres' sale completes Peter Seidler's legacy
As the Padres' sale for $3.9 billion looms, a look back at the tenure that transformed the franchise.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Do...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Brewers are coming on strong.
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