These seven players are unlikely to be first-rounders, but all have a path to NHL success down the road.
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These seven players are unlikely to be first-rounders, but all have a path to NHL success down the road.
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Restricted free agent forward Fabian Zetterlund signed a three-year, $12.825 million contract with the Senators.
The Stars re-signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist and forward Mavrik Bourque to one-year contracts on Friday.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed depth forward Eric Robinson to a four-year contract worth $6.8 million.
The Avalanche have reached one-year deals with forwards Matthew Stienburg and Jason Polin.
The Blackhawks have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Kraken in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno.
U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago and rated lower than February's 4 Nations Face-Off, which saw…
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declined to get into specifics about funding for any new sports arenas -- a possibility with the Eagles' lease set to expire in 2032.
Former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has retired, saying in a social media post that "it's time to start a new chapter with new dreams."
Shedeur Sanders, who was stopped for an alleged speeding violation Tuesday, also was cited for speeding earlier this month, according to court records.
Fred Smith, a former minority owner of the Washington NFL franchise and the founder of FedEx Corp., a prominent sponsor across the landscape of sports, has died.
Tom Brady emerged Sunday as the winner of the inaugural Fanatics Games, which pitted athletes and celebrities against fans in eight competitions this weekend at Fanatics Fest in New York.
Travis Hunter's four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed deal with the Jaguars includes a $30.57 million bonus paid up front.
Gadget player, slot cornerback, swing tackle, backup quarterback -- these players are the best at their very specific roles.
How did NFL insiders judge Aaron Rodgers' move to the Steelers? And how about George Pickens to the Cowboys?
Matt Miller and Jordan Reid stack their early top-fives at every position and break down the players they'll be watching during the 2025 season.
The 1-of-1 Daniels rookie card was sold at Fanatics Fest 2025.
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Hubbard set aside his Olympic track goals to reach the NFL, but flag football has revived his chances of competing on the international stage.
The LSU product is familiar with the defensive scheme the Patriots use and could fit right in.
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Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp and Field Yates enjoy a robust conversation about the topics that fascinate them most heading into this fantasy season.
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Will the 76ers, Hornets and Jazz take best-player-available approaches? We project both rounds of the draft.
From teams to watch to our latest mock draft, we have everything you need to know about the 2025 draft.
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Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Suns have agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year's draft and five second-round picks, sources told ESPN.
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the finishing touches on one of the most impressive individual seasons in NBA history by hoisting the Bill Russell Trophy, awarded to the Finals MVP…
The Denver Nuggets are naming Ben Tenzer as the executive vice president of basketball operations and hiring Minnesota Timberwolves executive Jon Wallace as the franchise's new executive vice…
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was helped off the court in the first quarter of Game 7 with what his father told ESPN is an Achilles injury.
Oklahoma City capped a historically dominant regular season by becoming the second-youngest champion.
The Rockets' trade for Kevin Durant and the injury suffered by the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton shook up the early odds to win next season's NBA title, but the clear-cut favorite remains the champion…
The Suns and Rockets have agreed to a deal that lands Kevin Durant in Houston. Which side won the trade?
Let's see where all 30 teams stand in the NBA Power Rankings ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Fresh off its first NBA championship, Oklahoma City are the favorites to repeat next season.
NBA insiders break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's 103-91 Game 7 win to claim the championship.
LeBron James led reactions from around the sports world as others wished the best for Tyrese Haliburton.
The latest buzz ahead of the NBA offseason from our NBA insiders.
The Celtics face an offseason of uncertainty. Here are their options ahead of the draft, including three big trades.
The Lakers have spent decades lagging behind other NBA teams in ways known -- and not. This sale presents a massive opportunity for them to catch up -- and expedite their chase for title No. 18.
Bill Connelly looks at the top players and prospects, and makes his 2025 projections for every FBS team.
Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit claiming that the Miami football team broke the law by tampering with a Badgers player.
Notre Dame landed pledges from a pair of top 2026 defensive back targets Friday, edging a trio of recruiting rivals to the commitments of No. 8 cornerback Khary Adams and No. 4 athlete prospect Joey…
Kirk Barton, a former captain at Ohio State who went on to play in the NFL, faces an aggravated vehicular manslaughter charge following a fatal crash early Saturday morning.
The Pac-12 and CBS Sports have extended their deal through the 2030-31 season, with CBS to broadcast the conference's football and men's basketball title games.
Four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal, ranked No. 112 in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Florida State on Sunday night, sealing a long-anticipated flip for the former Oklahoma pledge.
Defensive end Richard Wesley, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound pass rusher from Chatsworth, California, has committed to Texas, the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300 announced on Sunday night…
Matt Miller and Jordan Reid stack their early top-fives at every position and break down the players they'll be watching during the 2025 season.
Bill Connelly previews the AAC, which could have some more surprise surges in store for 2025.
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Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Todd Zola outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire. Rumor has it you should be looking at the Angels outfield.
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
A stat rooted in Game Theory reveals who is maximizing their arsenals, and who is leaving outs on the table.
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Jeff Passan takes a look inside the clubhouse culture that helped cause the divorce.
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Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 31st homer in the first inning of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
The Yankees' pitching took another hit as Ryan Yarbrough was put on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique.
As MLB closes in on the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the hottest offenses so far -- from what makes them click to their biggest weakness.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman will be out through the All-Star break, and the team lost another catcher when Maverick Handley left Sunday's game against the Yankees following a collision at the…
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and manager Alex Cora were ejected in Sunday's series finale against the Giants.
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start for the Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland on Wednesday.
The Mets have demoted struggling starting catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse.
A century after Shoeless Joe, both of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s cleats flew off his feet as he scored from second base in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Orioles in an unusual morning start Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani recorded his first two strikeouts in a scoreless first inning but didn't return for the second despite throwing only 18 pitches.
The Men's College World Series brought the top of the draft into better focus, starting with a new No. 1 pick.
Witt over Rutschman? Does Skenes still go No. 1? Let's go back in time to right the wrongs of the past 10 drafts.
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
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