Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Canes take commanding ...
It's 3-1 Carolina heading back to Raleigh for Game 5. Get caught up here, including updated playoff stats.
Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' dominating G...
The Hurricanes routed the Canadiens in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 5 on Friday.
👀 Teams gearing up for a possible busy summer
Could there be big changes in Toronto? What's going on in Minnesota with Quinn Hughes? We check in on all the latest buzz around the NHL with the postseason winding down.
Bednar: Avalanche ran 'into a buzz saw in Vegas'
The Avalanche head into a long offseason after the Presidents' Trophy winners were swept out of the Western Conference finals by the Golden Knights.
Sparre leaving PWHL's Fleet to coach Hamilton
Kris Sparre, a finalist for the 2026 PWHL coach of the year award after guiding Boston to a 62-point season, has been named coach of the Hamilton expansion franchise.
Vegas completes sweep, will return to Cup Final
Cole Smith scored 14:15 into the third period, and the Golden Knights withstood a furious finish to defeat the Avalanche 2-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday, completing a sweep and…
Everett beats Kelowna to reach Memorial Cup SF
The Everett Silvertips beat the host Kelowna Rockets 4-0 on Wednesday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Chicoutimi in the semifinal.
Habs 'super underdogs' after G4 no-show at home
The Canadiens have faced elimination in these playoffs before. But never with multiple games standing between them and the offseason, which is where things stand after Montreal's 4-0 loss to Carolina…
Andersen's shutout puts Canes 1 win from Final
Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his third shutout in 12 postseason games as the Hurricanes, now 11-1 in the postseason, routed the Canadiens in Game 4 to move within a game of the Stanley Cup…
The young NHL players who need a change-of-scenery...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
Golden Knights sweep the Avalanche: Grades, big qu...
Vegas advances, while the Avs are back to the drawing board. Here's what happened, and what's next.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild ...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Why there's been more chaos, young stars and unpre...
Midway through the conference finals, here's what has stuck out in the analytics.
The three tiers of Toronto fans watching Mitch Marner's playoff success from afar
After an up-and-down postseason record with the Leafs, Marner is leading all playoff scorers for a team one win away from the Cup Final.
Let's evaluate every NFC team's offseason: 16 team...
We're picking out the offseason's highs (Vikings getting Kyler Murray on the veterans minimum) and lows (Niners taking Kaelon Black in Round 3) for every NFC team.
🤣 Mahomes reminds Kelce of his awful first pitch
Kelce's 2023 ceremonial first pitch at a Guardians game did not go as planned ... and Mahomes isn't letting him live it down just yet.
McCarthy: No 'awkwardness' with Murray for QB1
J.J. McCarthy says there isn't "any awkwardness" between him and Kyler Murray, whom the Vikings signed in March to compete for Minnesota's starting quarterback duties.
Jayden Daniels: Last season left 'bitter taste'
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said Wednesday that last season's setbacks "left a bitter taste in my mouth."
Jags' Hunter: Critics of 2-way play nothing new
Just as he has since he was drafted in 2025, the Jaguars' Travis Hunter on Wednesday brushed aside the noise over whether he will or should play on both sides of the ball.
Ex-SB MVP Miller has lobbied Broncos for return
Von Miller said Wednesday that he is "for sure'' playing for somebody in the 2026 season and that he has already lobbied Denver coach Sean Payton for his former team to sign him.
Amid deal talks, Lamar expresses 'love' for Ravens...
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson maintained his stance of keeping his contract talks with Baltimore private, but he acknowledged that he still envisions himself being with the team long term.
Hurts, Brown haven't talked, but still 'really goo...
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said his relationship with A.J. Brown is "really good" despite all the trade talk that continues around the star receiver.
Packers' Jacobs out of jail; investigation ongoing...
Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been released from jail Wednesday amid an ongoing investigation following his arrest on several domestic violence charges.
Sources: Dart addresses Giants over Trump intro
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed teammates Wednesday during a team meeting to discuss his introduction of President Donald Trump at an event last week in New York, sources told ESPN and NFL…
Copy of Packers need MarShawn Lloyd to 'prove it' regardle...
Lloyd is finally healthy and looking to make his mark in 2026, whether Jacobs misses time or not.
Three questions facing the Saints, Tyler Shough en...
New Orleans tackles unknowns such as the second-year QB, Alvin Kamara and new face of the defense.
Harbaugh on Herbert missing OTAs for Madison Beer:...
The Chargers quarterback missed Phase 2 of the team's offseason program to support his girlfriend, singer Madison Beer.
Four trade candidates, 16 offers, just one deal: W...
We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
Who are the top quarterbacks in next year's NFL dr...
Next year's QB draft class should be loaded, with big names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss. Here's what you need to know.
Final UFL Power Rankings: Which team tops the list...
The final UFL Power Rankings feature familiar teams at the top and include each team's season grade.
What will decide this epic Thunder-Spurs Game 6
Oklahoma City is on the brink of a return trip to the Finals. What do the Spurs need to do to force a Game 7? Our experts break it down.
NBA draft lottery reform: Pros and cons of the new...
On the eve of the league's vote to enact significant anti-tanking measures, Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
The fascinating conflict between drafting in the t...
As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
Hammon stands by Brunson take: Prove me wrong
Aces coach Becky Hammon didn't completely back down from her assertion that a player of Jalen Brunson's stature could lead a team to an NBA title, saying Brunson will have to prove her wrong.
Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA Coach of the Year
Boston's Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year over finalists J.B. Bickerstaff and Mitch Johnson on Tuesday night, officially wrapping up the league's end-of-season awards schedule.
Sources: Atkinson to return as Cavs head coach
Kenny Atkinson will return next season as the Cleveland Cavaliers coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid reorg
The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Sources: Projected 1st-rounder Peat stays in draft...
Arizona forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Sources: Hawks GM Saleh gets promotion, deal
The Hawks signed Onsi Saleh to a long-term contract extension and promoted him from general manager to president of basketball operations, it was announced on Wednesday.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals game at MSG
President Donald Trump said he is planning on attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month.
Source: Wemby warned for ditching reporters
The NBA has warned Victor Wembanyama for violating media access rules after he did not speak to reporters following the Spurs' Game 5 loss, the league told ESPN.
Which stars could get PAID this summer? Stacking t...
These are the most important deals that could get done, plus how each outcome could help shape next season.
What NBA insiders are saying about eight top free ...
What league insiders are saying about the lingering decisions for Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren, Mitchell Robinson and more this offseason.
The on-court trends defining the 2026 NBA playoffs...
From Wemby's dominance to the Cavs' scoring problems, these storylines are shaping the conference finals.
De’Aaron Fox has taken on a new role in San Antoni...
Fox put San Antonio at the top of his list when leaving Sacramento, and he has become their veteran leader.
The Knicks went all-in, and it paid off: How they ...
Here's how bold moves and a coaching change fueled the New York Knicks' improbable journey.
Golding on Ole Miss criticism: 'Couldn't care less...
Coach Pete Golding said the whirlwind of commentary about Ole Miss from outside the program speaks to the success the Rebels are having on and off the field.
Sources: NCAA denies Sorsby's reinstatement bid
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for reinstatement, putting his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an injunction for his eligibility for the 2026 season into further…
OU AD sees possible Bedlam return if CFP expands
Oklahoma athletics director Roger Denny says College Football Playoff expansion could be a route to scheduling tougher nonconference games and, ideally, a return of the Sooners' rivalry series against…
AD: Stability with DeBoer beats revolving door
Alabama AD Greg Byrne said changing football coaches every two to three years is "absolutely ludicrous" and emphasized the importance of stability under Kalen DeBoer.
Smart hints SEC could leave NCAA if no CFP deal
Conversations around conference expansion have dominated the college football spring meetings thus far, and Kirby Smart's comments on Tuesday about the SEC essentially seceding if an agreement can't…
Bipartisan college sports bill proposes salary cap...
A group of U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan college sports bill that aims to regulate payments to players, limit transfers and restrict coach movement during the season.
Sankey: SEC best 'by far' despite B1G dominance
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said his league still "stands alone" despite the Big Ten winning the past three national titles and holding a 4-0 record against the SEC over the past three seasons in…
Florida to pay Sumrall's assistants $11.2M in '26
Assistant coaches on new Florida coach Jon Sumrall's staff will make a combined $11.2 million in 2026.
What's ahead in the MWC? Two new teams including N...
The conference turned over again, losing several teams to the new Pac-12. Does that open the door for new contenders?
Who are the top quarterbacks in next year's NFL dr...
Next year's QB draft class should be loaded, with big names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss. Here's what you need to know.
Comparing the best 2026, 2027 and 2028 prospects a...
How do the 2026 freshmen compare to upcoming classes? How many juniors could be immediate starters?
Ranking all 138 FBS quarterback situations ahead of the 2026 season
Just three months from the 2026 season, David Hale ranks all 138 FBS programs' quarterback rooms into tiers.
How a photographer captured Nolan Ryan's bloody jersey and created a 'Texas demigod'
Linda Kaye immortalized the pitcher in 1990, and their bond lasted for years.
Ohtani dissatisfied despite L.A.'s no-hit bid, HR
Shohei Ohtani lamented the flaws in his performance Wednesday night -- even after hitting a leadoff home run and positioning the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter.
Closer stock watch: Varland, Soto rise while Janse...
Eric Karabell looks at the current batch of closers in fantasy baseball and which ones you need to pick up now.
Tatis outside the top 50? Schmitt a top-10 hitter?...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Is your school loaded with stars? Ranking college ...
As college baseball regionals arrive, we rank the rosters loaded with top-level talent.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in our...
Two months into the 2026 season, the top of our list is becoming more consistent. But Week 9 still brought a top-10 debut and one AL club's highest ranking of the season.
👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch
From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.
Dodgers prospect injured trying to dodge bat dog
Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George suffered an injury to his patellar tendon while jumping out of the way to avoid a bat dog in Monday's game for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.
Yanks' Cole dazzles again, but notes 'it's 2 games...
The Yankees' Gerrit Cole was quick to point out Wednesday night that his second straight dominant start in his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery was just that: his second start. "Small…
Dodgers' Hernández has 'significant' oblique tear
The Dodgers placed super-utility man Enrique Hernandez on the injured list Wednesday and will do the same with left fielder Teoscar Hernandez on Friday.
Clean start: Mets' Benge has key hits after shave
Carson Benge figured maybe that scraggly mustache was holding him back -- so the rookie outfielder made a big league decision that was followed by a pair of clutch singles in the Mets' win over the…
Sánchez scoreless run tops Phils record from 1911
Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44⅔ innings on Wednesday to set the Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander.
MLB gets first official CBA proposal from union
The Major League Baseball Players Association made the first proposal in collective bargaining talks with MLB.
Cards' May loses no-hitter in 8th as Brewers rally...
Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth for the Cardinals, but the Brewers broke through in the eighth with three hits and two runs as they rallied for a 2-1 victory.
A .140 average for an MLB regular? Breaking down how bad you can hit and still stay in the lineup
Several elite defensive players are struggling big-time at the plate in 2026. Here's what history says about their ability to stick in the lineup and what options their teams have.
'That's why everyone calls him El Mago': Inside Ja...
During his time with the Cubs, Baez pulled off a magic trick that made the Pirates look like Little Leaguers.
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