Greg Wyshynski's cheat sheet: The top 10 players to take in every fantasy draft
Wyshynski is back with the 10 players he's looking to draft in every 2026 fantasy hockey league.
Bounce-back picks: The fantasy hockey stars looking to turn back the clock
Here are the fantasy hockey players poised to return to past success, and others you should be wary of.
Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers to the throne?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.
Stars sign forward Sam Steel to 4-year, $14.8M extension
The Stars have signed forward Sam Steel to a four-year, $14.8 million contract extension that will begin next season and go through 2030-31.
Ducks tab Granlund as 10th captain in team history
Ducks forward Mikael Granlund, who had 19 goals and 22 assists in his first season with the team, has been picked as the 10th captain in team history.
Sources: Wild GM Guerin gets contract extension
Bill Guerin has signed a multiyear contract extension as general manager of the Minnesota Wild, sources told ESPN.
Bettman: NHL still in 'wait-and-see' mode on adding two expansion teams
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league continues to get pitched by potential owners but is not currently in a formal round of expansion.
Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse
Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret, during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released…
Caps' Leonsis approved as next chairperson of NHL BOG
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has been unanimously approved to be the next chairperson of the NHL board of governors.
PWHL tabs hockey attorney Izzi as Vancouver GM
The PWHL has named Alison Izzi, an attorney specializing in hockey matters, as general manager of the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Here are the players who are more (or less) valuable in each fantasy hockey format
Playing category or H2H leagues? Find out which players are more (or less) valuable in each scoring system.
More than just McKenna: Meet the top 10 rookies to draft in fantasy hockey
Looking for promising NHL rookies who can make an impact for your fantasy hockey team? Start here.
Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams: Dylan Larkin's destination, surprise award contenders, more
We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might!
Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes, Panthers top 2027 favorites, Avalanche sit third
The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.
Superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture
We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.
NHL rookie watch list: Calder Trophy favorites include Hagens, McKenna, Martone, more
These are the top first-year players to monitor for 2026-27. Who will break out first?
What to do with seven start-sit decisions you might be dreading
Loza shares facts to help you decide whether to start players you might feel are borderline in Week 3.
Matchup rankings for Week 3: McConkey, Purdy among players to upgrade
The most and least favorable matchups in the NFL for this week's games at the four key fantasy positions.
NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 2 poll of all 32 teams, plus what we know about every QB1
How does every team stack up ahead of Week 3? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.
💍 Ranking the top 10 players without a Super Bowl ring
Introducing our Super Bowl Top 10s. First, we rank the best players who never won a championship, beginning with Dan Marino.
Jets sign former Titans starting QB Levis to practice squad
The Jets have signed former Titans starting QB Will Levis to their practice squad and have released Bailey Zappe.
Packers lose top O-lineman Bako-Bewele to season-ending surgery
Packers RT Zach Bako-Bewele, considered the team's best offensive lineman, is set to undergo knee surgery that will sideline him for 8-10 months.
Source: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad
The Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the Broncos wrongfully accused Seattle of a Spygate-like cheating scandal in 2024. Denver coach Sean Payton ultimately "backed off" after the Seahawks threatened a…
Sources: Bagent has concussion, leaving Bears' QB situation muddled
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.
Woman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in December
A woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love said she sent a "complaint/concern" to the Niners in December 2025, eight months before Love was arrested and charged with…
Sources: Panthers RB Brooks set for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury and is set to miss at least six weeks, sources told NFL Network.
Sources: Giants QB Dart out for extended period, possibly rest of season
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than originally anticipated, and the Giants quarterback could miss the rest of the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Two star QBs hurt, a near upset and a surprising win: Breaking down Week 2
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels both got injured. And three teams have a claim as the NFC's best.
NFL Week 3 buzz: What we're hearing on the Giants, Mahomes' early play, RB situations and more
What now for the Giants with Jaxson Dart out? What's the buzz on Patrick Mahomes through two games? Are running back depth charts firming up in Tampa and Carolina?
Bucs will regret Mayfield's contract? Chargers are a bottom-10 team? Solak on Week 2
Can Baker Mayfield rebound? Is the Eagles' new offense actually encouraging for Jalen Hurts?
Real or not? We rated the sustainability of 32 NFL surprise trends and stats through Week 2
T.J. Watt is dominant again? The Packers can't run the ball? Drew Lock is fourth in QBR? Let's figure out which early stats and trends have staying power and which are a mirage.
49ers QB Brock Purdy is on a roll through two weeks. Will 2026 be his best season yet?
Purdy is dominating through two weeks of the 2026 season despite many injuries at wide receiver. And it all started in training camp.
Is it time to be concerned about Jayden Daniels? We answer lingering questions after his latest injury
Experts weigh in on Daniels' latest injury and what it means for him, the Commanders and their collective futures.
Super Bowl LXI odds: Bills close gap on Rams, Bears tumble
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
Early bets for Week 3: Three games to target right away
Which Week 3 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are three early bets to track.
Projecting the 2027 NFL draft order: Which teams could have an early pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 2: Would the Steelers think about benching Rodgers?
Will Aaron Rodgers stay QB1 all season? Is anything different for the Eagles' offense? And could the Lions miss the postseason again? We're judging Week 2 overreactions.
The main things to know from Sunday's Week 2 games: Mahomes' magic returns; injuries to Williams, Daniels
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 2.
Fans flocked to Wilmington to celebrate No. 23 -- and no, it wasn't Michael Jordan
In honor of 23 years since "One Tree Hill" premiered, James Lafferty & Co. take us inside the basketball heart of the cult classic TV show.
Insiders weigh in on snubs, surprises and biggest questions
Did LeBron, Steph and KD rank right? NBA insiders breakdown their biggest predictions from this year's rank.
NBA Rank 2026: Where LeBron, Steph, KD check in
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players continues. See which stars just missed a spot in the top 10 -- and where three legends land.
Grading every free agent signing, extension: Why Raptors get a 'B-' for Kawhi deal
Assessing Leonard's new deal in Toronto.
Grading the Dorian Finney-Smith trade (and more): Which team gets a B-?
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Atlanta deal that sent Hield and Nembhard to Charlotte for Finney-Smith.
NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
Knicks offseason recap and season preview: Can New York go back-to-back?
The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought in 2026. What's next for the historic franchise during the 2026-27 season?
Sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2026-27
Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2026-27? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.
Which players do our experts hope to draft this season?
Our experts pinpoint the players they are targeting in their fantasy drafts this season.
Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports…
Rockets hope to blow past plateau with return of VanVleet, Adams
The Rockets hope to make "some real noise" this season after heading into the year fully healthy with point guard Fred VanVleet back at the helm.
Clippers name Redden interim president of basketball ops
The LA Clippers named general manager Trent Redden as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves his six-month suspension.
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
Adieu, Batum: 18-year NBA vet, Team France stalwart retires
Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.
Doc Rivers joins NBC as analyst, says coaching career over
Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.
Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say
Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith
The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith.
Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out, NBA says
The NBA announced on Tuesday that tickets are sold out for the 2027 NBA Paris and Manchester games set for January, featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans.
The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2026-27 season
Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the upcoming season.
NC State dropped the ball -- and ended up in the Bottom 10
The Wolfpack's inexplicable loss resulted in a very predictable appearance on our dubious list.
Ranking the 10 best College Football Playoff games
Who takes the No. 1 spot? ESPN's Bill Connelly lists out his top 10 College Football Playoff games.
'He stays cool, calm': What we've seen from Alabama QB Keelon Russell through three games
Coach Kalen DeBoer has seen improvement "every game," but the Tide will be tested in the coming weeks.
Bubble Watch: LSU-Texas A&M loser in trouble
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
Betting buzz: Chambliss the new Heisman favorite after Ole Miss' win over LSU
Trinidad Chambliss helped his case in the Heisman race with a huge performance in the Rebels' win over LSU.
Week 4 top 25 betting lines: Texas favored at Tennessee; Oregon favored at USC
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Tennessee-Texas, USC-Oregon, Michigan-Iowa and every top 25 matchup.
Sooners star Stone injured in practice collision with scout team player
Oklahoma star defensive tackle David Stone suffered a knee injury at Monday's practice that will be evaluated throughout the week.
Penn St. WR Howard questionable vs. Wisconsin
Koby Howard, Penn State's leading receiver, is questionable for Saturday's Big Ten opener against Wisconsin, coach Matt Campbell said Tuesday.
Frustrated Beamer defends Gamecocks QB Sellers amid calls for change
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer pushed back on the notion that a change at quarterback is needed after two rocky games by LaNorris Sellers.
Deion: Buffs remove several players for conduct detrimental to team
Colorado has removed several players for what coach Deion Sanders is calling conduct detrimental to the team.
😈 Kentucky's jab after TAMU upset leads Week 3 trolls
After an upset win, Kentucky made sure to needle Texas A&M virtually for good measure.
Gators coach on being fave vs. Ole Miss: 'Lot of good drugs out there'
First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall was surprised to learn his 21st-ranked Gators are 3.5-point favorites when they host fourth-ranked Ole Miss on Saturday.
Alabama OC Grubb apologizes for calling out booing fans
Ryan Grubb apologized for comments he made Monday in which he called out some fans for booing Alabama early during Saturday's win.
Nebraska, Miami (OH) to play 2027 season opener at Arrowhead
Nebraska and Miami (OH) have moved their 2027 season opener to Arrowhead Stadium on Aug. 27, after they were forced to reschedule when the NCAA made calendar changes allowing schools to start their…
Boise's Danielson says Western Michigan 'an undefeated football team'
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said this week's opponent, Western Michigan, is 'undefeated' after WMU's controversial Week 1 loss at Michigan.
Week 3 AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
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Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 3: SEC taking over the top
We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 3.
Latest CFP, bowl projections: Big shifts follow a wild week
With thrilling finishes and some big upsets, here are projections for each postseason game following Week 3.
Breaking down CFP and Heisman odds: Is it time to bet on Ole Miss and Chambliss?
Let's break down the oddsboards for the CFP and Heisman races after Ole Miss' impactful win.
Heisman of the week: Trinidad Chambliss states impressive case
Ole Miss' electrifying QB could be as hard to catch in the Heisman race as he is on the field.
Inside the trick plays and proposal: Boise State's immortal Fiesta Bowl 20 years later
Two decades after stunning Oklahoma and captivating the country, we asked the Broncos how they did it.
Power Rankings: What we learned about the Top 25 in Week 3
Week 3 brought big wins, plus a few wake-up calls. Take a look at how the Top 25 shifted this week.
Ranking CFB's unbeaten teams, from Georgia and Indiana to App State and UMass
Following Week 3, Bill Connelly takes stock of which undefeated teams he trusts and which are pretenders.
Week 3 takeaways: Ole Miss is for real, and West Virginia might be too
Our college football experts break down the most important things they saw this weekend.
JaMarcus Shephard pays tribute to Mike Leach, other former coaches with game-day ensembles
Shephard, who worked for Leach in 2016 with Washington State, wore an ensemble similar to one of Leach's looks during Oregon State's win over Montana.
From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?
'Did that really happen?' How the Red Sox went from 10-17 to the postseason
When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff-bound.
MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking every team's October starting pitching options
Aces matter in the postseason. Which contenders are stocked with them -- and which are lacking quality arms?
Small-market success story or cautionary tale? Why Padres fit both sides of MLB's labor debate
Is San Diego why baseball needs a salary cap -- or a shining example of why it doesn't? It depends who you ask.
🏆 Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and more
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
Red Sox commit to Tracy as long-term manager, keep Breslow through 2030
The Red Sox signed Chad Tracy to a three-year contract as manager while also exercising the 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
Braves get 'good news' on Acuña after star fouls ball off leg
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. He was listed as day-to-day with a contusion after…
Mets remove interim manager tag, hire Green to 3-year deal
The Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, hiring him to a three-year deal through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.
Rockies hit latest low, become fifth team with 4 straight 100-loss seasons
The Rockies became just the fifth club in MLB history to lose at least 100 games in four straight seasons and the first to do so since th Mets from 1962 through 1965.
Rasmussen shuts down Yankees to help Rays clinch AL East
Drew Rasmussen took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning as the Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday to clinch their fifth AL East title.
Cubs' Bregman doing well after foul ball to face, could return this weekend
The Cubs are confident third baseman Alex Bregman will be ready for the postseason after getting hit in the face by a foul ball Sunday -- and are not ruling him out for this weekend's series in…
Phillies' Wheeler opens with 7 straight K's, reaches 2,000 for career
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including seven in a row to start the game, and Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning as the Phillies inched closer to clinching a…
Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, will return to Dodgers' lineup Wednesday
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's health is "probably an eight or a nine" on a scale from 1 to 10, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the two-way star will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the…
MLB Power Rankings: Playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?
Jeff Passan's 2026 MLB regular-season awards, with a twist
Forget the MVP and Cy Young Award races -- it's time to hand out our annual wide-ranging hardware.
How to prepare for a potential lockout as a fantasy baseball commissioner
With a labor stoppage looking very likely for 2027, what steps should fantasy managers take today in order to be prepared?
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