What makes every NHL team a must-watch this season: Star players, tantalizing rookies, top Cup contenders
From elite scorers to exciting rookies to legit drama, here's what we love about all 32.
🏒 NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, the best players in 2026-27
Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after him? Here are the players our panel believes are the best this season.
Stars' Duchene to miss 3 months after core muscle surgery
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will be out for up to three months after having core muscle surgery, the team said Monday.
Winless Flyers off to worst start in franchise history as fans chant 'Fire Tocchet!'
The winless Flyers lost 4-1 to the Hurricanes on Sunday and have been outscored 28-8 this season en route to the worst start in franchise history.
ASU in talks with Avs' Hakstol to helm men's hockey program
Arizona State University is in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol to become the next head coach of their men's hockey program.
Sabres' Dahlin (upper-body injury) out Tuesday vs. Canadiens
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Canadiens and is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in Monday's win over the Panthers.
Blackhawks' Bedard likely to make season debut Tuesday vs. Penguins
Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard, who had offseason shoulder in July, is likely to make his season debut Tuesday against the Penguins.
Sturm, 31, sent to hospital after puck strikes his head in Wild's victory
Minnesota forward Nico Sturm, 31, was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after he was hit in the head by a puck in his club's game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, a 4-2…
Predicting the next wave of NHL breakout stars
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.
Hurricanes troll whole city of Philadelphia after beating Flyers
Neither the Eagles nor Phillies were spared by the Hurricanes' social media team Sunday night.
Weekly pickups: Goalie options to replace Igor Shesterkin
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.
NHL Power Rankings: Who from each team made ESPN's Top 100 player rankings?
It's the first regular-season update of our 1-32 poll. Plus, how many players did each team land among the Top 100?
Wysh List: What execs think of ESPN's top 100 rankings
Who was too high or too low according to actual team personnel and players? Plus, winners and losers of the week, key upcoming games and more.
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.
Bills, Josh Allen outlast Rams in overtime on MNF
Using a throwback offense with downhill runs and scrambles from their star QB, the Bills escape with the win.
Sources: Pats RB Henderson out multiple weeks with high ankle sprain
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a high ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
🏈 Big takeaways and questions from Week 5
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 5.
Amid Chargers' 0-5 start, Harbaugh says he, ownership 'in this fight together'
With the Chargers off to an 0-5 start for the first time since 2003, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he and the team's ownership group are "shoulder to shoulder where we're in this fight…
49ers' Greenlaw suspended for head-butting helmetless Seahawks LB
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Quinn says 'no one is pleased' after Commanders' botched play fuels fan angst
Commanders coach Dann Quinn explained the breakdown that caused a botched final play in Sunday's overtime tie, saying it's ultimately his responsibility.
After special teams blunders, Rams to 'evaluate everything' about kicking unit
After the Rams missed a field goal attempt and had another blocked in Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, coach Sean McVay said Los Angeles will "evaluate everything" about the kicking…
Bills' Allen, 0-7 in OT games entering MNF, finally gets over hump in wild win
Josh Allen came through with his usual late-game theatrics in leading the Bills to a 37-34 overtime win against the Rams on "Monday Night Football," breaking his careerlong winless streak in OT.
Rams OL Jackson punches Bills LB Chubb at midfield after 'emotional game'
On the field after the Los Angeles Rams' 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb in a scene captured by…
Sources: Jaguars LT Harrison to undergo knee surgery
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee when the team returns from London next week, league sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Jeremy…
Super Bowl LXI odds: 49ers join Rams on top, just ahead of Bills, Ravens
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win the division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
NFL awards: Allen leads Purdy in MVP race, Boston new OROY favorite
Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.
NFL draft risers, notes off Saturday's college games: Stock up on Sellers, down on Manning?
Could LaNorris Sellers get back into the early-round mix? Is Arch Manning's stock slipping? Here's draft spin off Week 6 of the college football season.
Seven things Solak thinks: Time for Mendoza, Beck? Adjustments needed for the Cowboys?
Get ready for Week 6 with takes on two QB situations, two teams with defensive issues, two coaches on the hot seat and more.
Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest defensive issue for each team
How does every team stack up heading into Week 6? We made our 1-32 list and picked the biggest defensive problem for every team.
Denver wants Bo Nix to 'let it rip' and produce more big plays -- so what's holding him back?
Changing playcallers wasn't an immediate fix for the Broncos' offense, which still suffers from a lack of big plays and a QB who hasn't found his rhythm.
Removing 'a dark cloud': How the Ravens' clutch play ended a 581-game streak
Baltimore became the first team to win a game down by eight or more points in the final minute in four years.
Making sense of two confusing decisions: Barnwell on the Commanders' folly and the Texans' trade for Harrison
What were the Commanders doing in the final minute of OT? Why did the 1-4 Texans make an aggressive trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.? Let's try to find the logic.
Trade grades: Did the Texans give up too much for Harrison?
Will Marvin Harrison Jr. boost Houston's offense? Can Cam Jurgens fill the Ravens' hole at center? We're grading NFL trades ahead of November's deadline.
Why did the Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr.? And what does he bring to the Texans?
After a 1-4 start, Houston is bringing in Harrison in hopes of giving Stroud another playmaker.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 5: Should Titans look for another QB?
Is Cam Ward already on the hot seat? Is the NFC East doomed to mediocrity (or worse)? We're judging Week 5 overreactions.
Fantasy football buzz: Hold Tuten, stream Freiermuth and trade for Swift
Week 5 in fantasy football wrapped up with an offensive slugfest between the Bills and Rams.
Free agents: Jordan Love, MarShawn Lloyd lead top options
Eric Karabell lists who he thinks are the top available players worth adding for the week ahead.
Inside the NFL's wild endings and why coaches need to adapt
Scoring too early and kicking the ball into the end zone can be costly, as the Cowboys learned.
🏀 Windhorst: Cooper Flagg's ascension starting to feel inevitable
The NBA China Games showcased Cooper Flagg's evolving game, leadership and, perhaps most impressive, his franchise-savior ceiling.
Lakers center Kessler nears preseason debut after full practice
Walker Kessler is closing in on making his preseason debut with the Lakers after he was a full participant in practice Sunday.
Kyrie makes long-awaited return, dazzles in Mavs' China preseason game
Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days.
Sources: 76ers' G League team in Delaware tabs Brad Jones as GM
The Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers' G League affiliate, are hiring Brad Jones as their next general manager, team sources told ESPN.
Kings' Raynaud avoids serious injury, reevaluated in 2 weeks
Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud will be reevaluated in two weeks with a patellar subluxation in his right knee.
Jordan game-worn NBA Finals jersey sells for record price of $14 million
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million.
Carmelo thinks Knicks right to halt contract talks to focus on season
Former Knicks great Carmelo Anthony said the team is making the right decision in halting contract negotiations with players to focus solely on basketball.
Warriors center Porzingis expected to return to team facility on Tuesday
Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors practice facility Tuesday afternoon, according to head coach Steve Kerr.
KCP: Sixers' success hinges on chemistry, players 'liking each other'
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the 76ers' success this season depends on how well the team's diverse personalities mesh.
Which NBA deals will get done? Rookie, veteran extension decisions to watch
With Monday's extension deadline looming, Bobby Marks breaks down the biggest decisions around the league.
Draft guide: All you need to win your league this season
We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place.
'Finding that magic again': Tyrese Haliburton and Pacers return to expectations
Nearly 16 months ago, a torn Achilles cost Tyrese Haliburton -- and the Pacers -- the 2025-26 season. Now, he returns to help them reclaim their spot in the East.
Pacers, Spurs, Nuggets, Nets turn back the clock with ABA-inspired uniforms, courts
The four teams' throwback uniforms and courts pay homage to their milestone ABA anniversaries.
NFL draft risers, notes off Week 6's games: Stock up on Sellers, down on Manning?
Could LaNorris Sellers get back into the early-round mix? Is Arch Manning's stock slipping? Here's draft spin off Week 6 of the college football season.
Alabama WR Coleman-Williams unlikely to play vs. Vols, says DeBoer
Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is unlikely to play at Tennessee on Saturday due to multiple injuries, according to coach Kalen DeBoer.
📈 Power Rankings: Week 6 chaos brings many changes
In a week full of surprises, we break down the top 25 through Week 6.
Texas A&M coach Elko expresses regret for 'cesspool' comments
Mike Elko said his viral remark after the Aggies' loss to Missouri was made in the heat of the moment.
Washington QB Williams unlikely to return for Huskies' date vs. Purdue
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seems unlikely to return this week from a rib injury he suffered during the Huskies' loss to Iowa Friday, but coach Jedd Fisch said Monday that "we still…
Sarkisian defends Arch, says 'Manning' name leading to outsized criticism
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended Arch Manning on Monday following the upset loss to Oklahoma, saying the "Manning" name is leading to greater scrutiny.
UCLA has 'serious concern' over QB Iamaleava's knee injury
UCLA has ''serious concern'' over the knee injury quarterback Nico Iamaleava sustained during Saturday's win at Oregon, coach Bob Chesney said.
Sources: Mississippi State star QB Taylor's status vs. LSU uncertain
No. 16 Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor's status for Saturday's game at No. 22 LSU is in flux as he deals with a foot injury.
Lanning says Oregon DT won't face discipline for play that hurt Iamaleava
Oregon coach Dan Lanning said defensive tackle Bear Alexander didn't mean to injure UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava with his attempt to punch at the football.
Florida State's top recruit in 2026 dismissed from program over conduct
Florida State freshman CB Chuck Kennon, the Seminoles' top-rated recruit in 2026, has been dismissed from the program for "conduct detrimental to the team."
Breaking down Heisman and CFP odds: The case for Iowa, Kentucky, UCLA and USC
Let's break down the odds boards for the CFP and Heisman races after Week 6.
Buzz: Jeremiah Smith passes Arch Manning as favorite to be No. 1 pick in NFL draft
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith passed Arch Manning on Saturday as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
Heisman of Week 6: Louisville's Isaac Brown storms the field
The Cardinals RB ran wild against Florida State, but Jeremiah Smith is still in the driver's seat.
Bowl, CFP projections: The postseason picture following a wild Week 6
Following big wins and multiple upsets in Week 6, here are our postseason projections.
CFP Bubble Watch: Kentucky and UCLA? Am I in the right place?
A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.
This is what it takes to make a transfer QB work every season
Three years, three signal-callers. It's not easy, but some College Football Playoff contenders have found a way.
Week 6 takeaways: How can LSU make the CFP? What did Texas-Oklahoma show us?
We break down last weekend's performances and what they could mean for the future.
Week 6 AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the latest Top 25, with stats to know and who is next on each team's schedule.
Can Texas bounce back? Will the Big 12 go sideways? Connelly on an eventful Week 6
Georgia is in great shape, but what about Alabama? And what's up with Texas and the ever-fluid hot seat?
Rooted in greatness: How 45 head coaches trace back to Nick Saban
Across four college stops and one NFL team, Saban's tree spread through dozens of coaches and helped reshape modern football.
Oregon's mascot trolls USC with Trojan horse pregame entrance to UCLA game
The Oregon Duck evidently spent its bye week toiling on a woodworking project.
'It's 6:32 and...': Oklahoma's troll of Texas leads top jabs of CFB Week 6
Oklahoma made sure to troll its rivals after Tate Sandell's winning kick sailed through the uprights.
From superstar signings to under-the-radar finds: How each of MLB's four remaining teams were built
How homegrown is each team? What were their signature moves? We break down each club's roster blueprints.
Ranking the final four teams
We're down to our final four! How do the Brewers, Dodgers, Rays and Guardians stack up?
MLB teams using ABS more in postseason amid hitters' successful challenges
Batters have been more successful on robot umpire challenges in the playoffs than during the regular season, and teams are utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike System more overall in its postseason…
🔮 MLB insiders predict Tarik Skubal's free agency
How big a deal could the Dodgers ace get, and who could sign him? We asked around the sport.
Tampa Bay area native Messick to start Game 2 of ALCS for Guardians
The Guardians announced Monday that Tampa Bay area native Parker Messick will start Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday.
Contreras powers Brewers to 2-0 NLCS lead, vows Milwaukee will 'keep going'
Getting to the Los Angeles bullpen in the later innings, the Milwaukee Brewers posted 12 hits, including 10 singles, in Game 2 on Monday, scoring four runs in the final four frames en route to a 7-4…
DeLauter, Ramírez ignite offense as Guardians steal Game 1 on road vs. Rays
The Guardians' pitching held the Rays to one run over the final eight innings while their offense took over in a 7-3 win in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.
Source: Dodgers' decision on Ohtani's status for G3 of NLCS hinges on health
The Dodgers will gauge whether Shohei Ohtani's lingering injuries warrant him sitting out but will keep playing him if he deems himself healthy, a source said.
'We're a really hard team to beat': Brewers prove their way can take down anyone -- even the Dodgers
Milwaukee came in believing its NLCS rematch with L.A. would be different. Now the rest of the world believes it, too.
Who is going to the World Series? Expert predictions for ALCS, NLCS
The Dodgers, Brewers, Rays and Guardians remain. Here's who we pick to move on -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.
Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff MVP for 2026
We go inside the numbers on the players doing the most to help their teams win.
Inside a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's fight with the Cubs
Will the last holdout in Wrigleyville be able to stand up to the Chicago Cubs?
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