Olympics men's hockey daily: Semifinal matchups are set
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.
Marner saves Canada with OT goal vs. Czechia
Nick Suzuki tied it with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in OT, and Canada rallied to beat Czechia 4-3 to avoid a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics.
Fly high, free bird! Postgame takeaways, grades and more from Team USA's OT thriller
The victory over Sweden puts the U.S. into the Olympic semifinals against Slovakia.
On tour with 'Shoresy' star Jared Keeso
The creator of the Hulu hit kept a diary of the live tour. He shares it ahead of the Season 5 U.S. debut.
📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
Hurricanes sign Bussi to 3-year, $5.7M extension
The Hurricanes announced Brandon Bussi's deal Monday, the latest chapter in his unlikely rise to prominence for the Eastern Conference contender.
Sharks' Skinner clears waivers after forward cut
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before.
French hockey player who fought Wilson banned
France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.
'Just relief': U.S. survives OT thriller to reach semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics thanks to Quinn Hughes, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.
Crosby 'by no means' out of Games, Cooper says
Canada is taking Sidney Crosby's injury "day by day," coach Jon Cooper said, as the team prepares for its Olympic semifinal against Finland.
No Crosby, no problem? What we learned in Canada's thrilling 4-3 win over Czechia
The overwhelming tournament favorites needed a late tying goal and overtime to win, but they made the semis.
Wyshynski predicts the Olympic bracket: Picks for each game, medal winners
As the knockout round begins, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.
How NHL GMs are handling the Olympic break
We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina.
Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
LaFleur: OC Hackett 'setting the table' for Cards
New Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett was introduced by the team on Wednesday.
🔮 Experts predict the 2026 NFL season
Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.
New OC expects Ravens to attend voluntary OTAs
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."
K.C. reworks Mahomes deal for massive cap room
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Allen estate begins process of selling Seahawks
According to the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the estate announced Wednesday it has begun the process of selling the Seahawks.
Teller latest Browns vet who won't be returning
Wyatt Teller, an impending free agent, said goodbye to the city of Cleveland in an Instagram post Wednesday.
Eagles All-Pro RT Johnson to return for '26 season
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson confirmed to ESPN on Thursday that he will be returning for a 14th season.
Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice
An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.
Parker: Fixing Cowboys' D 'day-by-day' process
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker says he's taking a "day by day" approach with his defense, which finished last in the NFL in points per game allowed last season.
Betting buzz: Seahawks tied with 10 others for highest win total
The champion Seahawks are among 11 teams whose win total opened at 10.5, the highest number on the board.
32 candidates to get cut, traded and passed over this NFL offseason
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season.
What could the Eagles get back in an A.J. Brown trade? We crafted four offers
Wide receiver A.J. Brown could be traded this offseason. Could Buffalo be a good fit? Baltimore? Let's project his market with four offers and a verdict.
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
Humility, charitable foundation keep Larry Fitzgerald grounded after HOF nod
"It's an amazing, amazing thing to be a Hall of Famer, but the light bill still came," Larry Fitzgerald said, keeping life in perspective.
Brian Daboll talks how experience with Josh Allen will benefit Cam Ward
Tennessee's new offensive coordinator plans to lean on his experience with Josh Allen and others to help Ward.
Draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade?
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
Why did the Dolphins release Tyreek Hill now, and what's next for him?
Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.
One proposal fixes the NBA’s tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.
🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
Sources: Nuggets convert Jones to standard deal
The Denver Nuggets are converting two-way Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Embiid out against Hawks due to sore right shin
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.
Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.
Grizzlies' Morant to miss at least two more weeks
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.
Flagg's Mavericks debut jersey sells for $1 million
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.
Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis set to debut
The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.
Sources: Kings' Sabonis, LaVine done for season
Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The NBA's 10 biggest offseason questions: Why this summer could get wild
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.
From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs
A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?
Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey is top points scorer
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.
Which fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.
Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
The Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?
Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school?
Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.
2027 recruiting intel: What you need to know about college football's next top prospects
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.
NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade?
🏆 2026 Heisman winner: Way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Washington's Dougherty out after 2 years as OC
Washington offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty is out after two seasons on staff and five total under head coach Jedd Fisch.
Four-star QB Bourque decommits from Michigan
Four-star Michigan quarterback commit Peter Bourque decommitted from the Wolverines, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.
Source: Maryland to hire Arkansas' Trickett as OC
Maryland is set to hire Arkansas quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett as its offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.
QB Rashada's suit vs. Napier, UF booster settled
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by journeyman quarterback Jaden Rashada against former Florida football coach Billy Napier and a school booster over a failed NIL deal.
Source: Ducks' World (torn ACL) to miss combine
Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the CFP semifinal loss to Indiana and will not attend the NFL draft combine, a source told ESPN.
Evidentiary hearing granted for ex-U-M HC Moore
A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.
Sources: N. Illinois coach exits to join Seahawks
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job offer to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.
Yale's Reno stepping down due to health issues
Yale football coach Tony Reno is stepping down from his role in charge of the Bulldogs due to health reasons, the school announced Tuesday.
Which teams nailed the portal? The best additions for each top 25 team
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting top players in 2026
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.
College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.
Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948
Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.
The new players of 2023: Who matched the hype? Who overperformed?
Which top recruits delivered, which did not and which were pleasant surprises?
Re-stacking 2023 recruiting: Two surprise teams and a second look at Georgia and Bama
With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out.
MLBPA head Clark resigns after internal inquiry
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.
Braves to start without Schwellenbach, Waldrep
Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both dealing with elbow issues, but manager Welt Weiss said he hopes both will pitch this season.
Dodgers' Graterol expected to miss start of season
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Brusdar Graterol won't be on the active roster for opening day, as the team is taking it slow with the hard-throwing reliever in his comeback from…
Sources: M's, Garver agree on minor league deal
Backup catcher Mitch Garver and the Mariners reached agreement on a minor league contract, sources told ESPN.
Orioles' Westburg 'physically unable' to participate
Baltimore's Jordan Westburg, who is coming off a right oblique injury and has a new elbow issue, has been "physically unable" to take part in spring training,
Clase, Ortiz plead not guilty in pitch-rigging case
A scheduled spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of colluding with sports bettors will likely be postponed until October, a federal judge said Wednesday as the men pleaded…
MLBPA elevates Meyer after Clark's resignation
The MLBPA has unanimously elected Bruce Meyer as its interim executive director following the resignation of Tony Clark.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Roberts' ask to Tucker, Diaz: Why join Dodgers?
The Dodgers' first official workout Tuesday began with manager Dave Roberts picking on the new guys, asking Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to share with the team why they elected to sign with Los Angeles.
Who are MLB's best first basemen? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.
Top 10 catchers: Who are the best behind the plate?
Cal Raleigh set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?
Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
Nine tips to help you win your league
Nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers
All 20 uniform sets for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, from Japan to Team USA
Each nation will have a white home jersey as well as an away jersey of a solid base color.
Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.
Three A's, a whole lot of B's and one F -- but who got them? Final MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.
Passan: No union president -- in a CBA year? What's next for MLBPA after Tony Clark shocker
With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
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