NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for Andersen, C...
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
$15 million? $20 million?!? How Hughes, Makar will...
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.
Mammoth match offer sheet, hold onto Hayton
The Mammoth on Wednesday matched the offer sheet the Devils presented to Barrett Hayton, then signed their forward to a one-year, $4.775 million deal.
Ovi not sure about end, wife says maybe 2 years
Alex Ovechkin won't commit to this being his last season, saying his wife said one year, maybe two.
Sens legend Alfredsson leaves to join Leafs' staff...
Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is leaving to join the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the Leafs announced Tuesday.
Giroux re-signs with Sens, to play 20th season
Ottawa on Tuesday re-signed star forward Claude Giroux, 38, who scored a career-high 35 goals in 2022-23, his first season with the Senators, to a one-year contract with a $2 million salary that can…
Isles launch fan design contest for third jersey
The Islanders announced Wednesday they are letting their fans design the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 NHL season.
Leafs fire Wickenheiser amid front office purge
Assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, one of the most decorated women's players of all time, was one of several executives fired by the Maple Leafs.
Blackhawks star Bedard to miss start of season
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
Ducks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
🏒 Offseason trade grades: Trocheck, Nurse, more
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Winners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet...
The Ducks decided to match the deal, thus retaining the young center -- and paying him $18 million annually the next five seasons.
Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 ranking...
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings.
QBs among the lingering questions ahead of Browns ...
The status of Cleveland's signal-callers looms large as we look at what's still up in the air this offseason.
Let's rank the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL: Jos...
Who are the elite QBs in the NFL right now? Which passer ranks No. 1? And where do multiple top names from the 2024 draft class land on our top-10 list?
How Bills WR Keon Coleman is preparing for his 'ma...
Coleman's first two seasons in the NFL have not gone smoothly.
🏈 Barnwell's guide to building a Super Bowl roste...
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.
Sources: CB Douglas to sign with Commanders
Free agent CB Rasul Douglas is planning to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Late Cowboys' player Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
Clutch Vinatieri to enter Colts' Ring of Honor
Kicker Adam Vinatieri, who will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month, will enter the Colts' Ring of Honor during a ceremony Oct. 18.
Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins
The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.
Study: NFLers die from dementia at higher rate
NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday.
No GPS tracker for Arnold, can work out for teams
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold does not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release, a Florida judge ruled Friday, allowing him to continue to work out with NFL teams in an effort…
Niners part owner agrees to purchase Seahawks
A group led by Niners limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seahawks, with sources telling ESPN the selling price will be a record $9.612 billion. The Khosla family will be required…
Free agent Diggs: No WR2 in NFL better than me
Free agent Stefon Diggs says he is better than any No. 2 wide receiver currently on an NFL roster.
Ranking the NFL's best players at every position
We asked execs, coaches and scouts to name their top 10 players at each position.
Copy of NFL evaluators pick the top 10 interior O-linemen ...
Execs, coaches and scouts from around the NFL ranked their top 10 interior offensive linemen, starting with the league's highest-paid guard.
Copy of 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
AFC East: Can Bills, Jets or Dolphins unseat the Patriots in 2026?
Four big questions for our AFC East reporters, including biggest concerns and how the offseason impacted the QBs.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest updates from summer lea...
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on AJ Dybantsa and other rookies.
NBA summer league: First impressions of rookies an...
2026 summer league is in full swing! Our NBA insiders break down first impressions of top rookie debuts.
🏀 Free agent grades for signings and extensions
Evaluating free agent signings and extensions, including Cleveland signing Mitchell to a nearly $275M deal.
Iggy: LeBron's Dubs interest tribute to Curry's pu...
Andre Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP in the first of the Warriors' three titles over LeBron James' Cavaliers, says that the fact that Golden State is even a consideration for James in his free agency…
Sources: Spurs' Wemby inks $252M max extension
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have reached agreement on a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN, the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history.
Sources: Adebayo struck Herro in Vegas altercation...
Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got into a physical altercation at a practice court in a Las Vegas hotel Friday morning, during which Adebayo struck Herro in the head area, sources…
Morant ready to 'start fresh' with Trail Blazers
Ja Morant said Saturday that his offseason trade from the Grizzlies to the Trail Blazers will give him the chance to "start fresh" and prove that his "bad guy" image is a misconception.
Sources: Trent sticks with Bucks for 4 years, $64M...
Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.
Hornets GM Peterson: Ball deal fed 'multiple goals...
Calling it "probably the most difficult" decision he has made, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson told reporters Saturday in Las Vegas that the LaMelo Ball trade was done with…
Dybantsa nets 23 in potential summer league finale...
In what could be his last game of summer league, No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points to go along with seven rebounds, helping the Washington Wizards remain undefeated with a 104-85 victory over…
Sources: Warriors to hire Vogel as associate coach...
The Warriors agreed to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as the associate head coach under Steve Kerr, league sources told ESPN, filling the void left by the departing Terry Stotts.
Spurs' Luke Kornet makes his pitch to LeBron James...
The San Antonio Spurs center threw his hat into the ring to recruit LeBron James -- and the result is some legitimately excellent comedy.
Copy of Psych, that's the wrong number! Ja Morant signs ol...
The Portland Trail Blazers guard seemed to forget he had a new number when inking a jersey.
What LeBron James could sign for with six teams, a...
As the free agent race to land LeBron James continues, here's what six teams can actually offer him, from the exact dollar amount to the intangibles.
Updated ranking of the top 100 players who transfe...
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
🏈 Conference previews: Focus on 138 FBS teams
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
Michigan State names Palumbo as interim AD
Michigan State University has bounced back from potentially losing its school president and athletic director by retaining Kevin M. Guskiewicz to lead the school and appointing Jon Palumbo as interim…
Tide lands top in-state QB prospect for 2028
Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class.
Texas A&M adds to blue chip haul with LB Allen
LB Mikahi Allen marks the latest addition to the Aggies star-studded 2027 recruiting class, which reaches mid-July at No. 1 in ESPN's class rankings with 17 SC Next 300 commits.
Patterson named ACC supervisor of officials
Veteran official Gary Patterson was selected as the new ACC supervisor of officials on Monday, less than week after Al Riveron stepped down from the post.
Sources: U-M regents to decide on AD Manuel soon
The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the…
2027 recruiting class rankings: Oregon continues t...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Ranking college football's top coaches: Can Curt Cignetti win this title too?
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.
The perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB ...
Tairk Skubal to which elite team? An All-Star traded within the NL East!? We make dream moves for every World Series hopeful.
Cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during 2025 Tokyo series...
The cleats are signed in Ohtani's rarely seen Kanji signature and include his dog -- Decoy -- on its heels.
Day 1 winners, losers: Just what you'd expect -- t...
Who knocked it out of the park on Saturday?
MLB draft tracker: Live results for every Day 2 pi...
The 2026 MLB draft is in the books. Get by pick-by-pick coverage and a breakdown of every first-round pick.
Copy of Olney: Breaking down the Home Run Derby contestant...
What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches and fathers they chose for their big moment.
Copy of It's MLB Home Run Derby Day! Predictions, live upd...
Ready to watch sluggers swing for the fences? We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball calendar.
👀 Giants draft Barry Bonds' nephew in 3rd round
Peyton Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season.
Hancock exits M's win in 2nd with bruised finger
The Mariners lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning on Sunday afternoon, but the Seattle bullpen allowed just four hits the rest of the way, en route to a…
Yanks' sweep included 3 rallies from 8th inning-on...
Ben Rice's two-run triple in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon helped the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, allowing New York to complete a three-game sweep in which it rallied…
McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season
The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Phils' Sanchez, Jays' Cease get ASG starting nods
Fresh off defeating the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for his 11th victory, Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday learned that he will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game, taking the…
Marlins pick Japanese slugger Sasaki in 8th round
The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft on Sunday.
Orioles' Alexander hit by pitch, has fractured han...
Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch Sunday, manager Craig Albernaz said.
Surging Red Sox cap first 9-0 road trip since '77
The Red Sox completed a sweep of the Mets with a 3-2 victory on Sunday, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977.
De Vries, Flewelling star in MLB Futures Game
Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League at Citizens Bank Park.
Ohtani, Witt and ... Pete Alonso! First-half MVPs ...
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.
We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.
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