Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener
Porter Martone, Philadelphia's 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual winner with 2:37 to play as the Flyers outlasted the rival Penguins 3-2 in the opener of their Eastern Conference…
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
Oettinger, Stars falter, face familiar 1-0 deficit
Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the past 11 playoff series as Jake Oettinger and the Stars fell 6-1 to the Wild in a…
Avs' O'Connor caps long comeback with key goal
Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in nearly a year to help the top-seeded Avalanche beat the Kings in Game 1 on Sunday.
Cooper: Penalty 'stupidity' cost Lightning in G1
Lightning coach Jon Cooper was not happy with the penalties his team took in its Game 1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.
Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs' upset
Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday…
Sabres surge in 3rd for 1st playoff win in 15 years
Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s
Eight new teams open their postseason Sunday. Here's what to watch, along with Saturday's highlights and stats.
Wyshynski predicts the entire 2026 Stanley Cup playoff bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the NHL's top playoff teams
No NHL team is perfect, and postseason opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami DE once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
The fallout of a stunning Dexter Lawrence trade: Four takeaways
What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?
'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick:' How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.
Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.
Source: Titans using 5th-year option on Skoronski
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David…
Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.
Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft
Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.
Why Jimmy Johnson cautions Jets that making right picks more valuable than stockpiling them
With eight picks in the first and second rounds, New York sits where the former Cowboys coach was 35 years ago.
Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.
2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.
10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor
With the NFL draft nearly upon us, it's time to think about how the top prospects will fare in fantasy.
Out with the old, in with the new: Ravens unveil new uniforms
The Ravens revamped their on-field look since 1999 with new uniforms after a process that took three years.
Hail Raiser: Commanders roll out fresh uniforms with new alternate logo
Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.
How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.
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.
Follow live; Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 1
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East playoff takeaways: Magic shock Pistons, Celtics dominate Sixers
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
West playoff takeaways: Thunder blow out Suns in Game 1 win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.
LeBron plays 'triple threat' to spring Game 1 upset
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in a Game 1 upset of…
Sixers face familiar fate as C's, Tatum dominate
The Celtics are off to a good start in their hopes to hand Philadelphia its seventh straight series loss between the rivals.
Thunder take Game 1, expect Suns 'to get better'
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA's defending champions and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, opened their latest postseason run Sunday afternoon with a dominant 119-84 performance at the…
Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award.
Magic stun top-seeded Pistons with Game 1 upset
The Magic extended the NBA's longest home playoff losing streak after upsetting the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Spurs wear matching all-black suits before Game 1 against Blazers
San Antonio arrived in style for its first home playoff game since April 2019 with matching attire.
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA and every honor.
'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself…
NBA futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Bets on champion, Finals MVP and each first-round series
Our experts explain how to bet the NBA playoffs as a whole and provide their best bets for each first-round series.
Nebraska plans $600M stadium renovation for '28
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation targeted for the start of the 2028 season, according to a plan announced Friday.
🏈 Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
Auburn approves $323M in additions at stadium
Auburn is moving forward with the largest capital project in program history.
Texas Tech games nixed in wake of ACC changes
Reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech has open slots on its 2027 football schedule after the cancellations of two nonconference games.
NCAA recommends earlier start to football season
An NCAA committee recommended Thursday that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginning in 2027 with the season starting on the Thursday of what is now designated…
UGA DE Williams out extended time, Smart says
Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams, who joined the Bulldogs after two years at Auburn, suffered a noncontact knee injury and is expected to miss extended time, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Saturday…
Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
IU transfer Mendoza 'the guy' in Ga. Tech QB fight
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Indiana DC claps back at Simpson, Alabama fans
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.
Kiper's favorites: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks.
Legwold ranks his 100 best NFL draft prospects: An annual list of players fans should know
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent. Who is No. 1 on this year's Leggy 100?
2027 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma among top 10 schools off to strong start
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
College comps for the top 2027 prospects
As we introduce next year's class, here's what the college careers could look like for the SC Next ESPN 300.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
Boone: Cole needs several more rehab outings
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.
✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
Astros put Loperfido on IL with quadriceps injury
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right quad strain.
Carroll (back) exits, but D-backs not concerned
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning because of low back tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo is confident the issue isn't serious.
Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win
Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.
Perez, Quatraro clear air about 'mental breather'
Salvador Perez and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said they were back on the same page Sunday after the catcher's social media post on Saturday generated drama.
'Gonna get loud': Mets head home as skid hits 11
Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.
Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised
Looking into the crystal ball to tell fantasy managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Kyle Stowers set to return for Marlins
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates
As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Updated 2026 MLB draft rankings: Top 85 prospects and a 13-pick mock draft
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.
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