Heard around the postseason: Latest on Matthews, M...
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.
Montreal is THE place to be in the sporting world ...
Montreal in May 2026 is proving a monthlong revival of Habs fans' hopes and dreams.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Canadiens look to tie ...
Will it be 2-2 or 3-1 Canes heading back to Raleigh? Plus, highlights from Avalanche-Knights Game 4, and updated playoff stats.
Why there's been more chaos, young stars and unpre...
Midway through the conference finals, here's what has stuck out in the analytics.
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.
📸 Bam catches heat after Golden Knights game
A photo of the couple wearing Vegas jerseys in the crowd surfaced and prompted a reaction from the Panthers.
Domi out indefinitely after surgery complications
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after complications arose during an offseason surgery.
U.S.-Canada rivalry to continue at hockey worlds
The United States set up a quarterfinal showdown with fierce rival Canada at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Tuesday.
Aho's OT winner gives Hurricanes 2-1 lead in ECF
Andrei Svechnikov scored 14:04 into overtime, and Carolina outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at the Bell Centre, giving the Hurricanes a 2-1…
Penguins keep Malkin on one-year, $5.5M deal
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will return for his 21st season after signing a one-year deal worth $5.5 million, the team announced Tuesday.
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.
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…
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.
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.
🤣 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.
Texans WR Collins gets raise in reworked contract
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins and the Texans reached agreement on an adjusted contract that guarantees his salary the next two seasons and includes a $9 million cash increase this year…
Macdonald: Seahawks want to 'run it forward'
As the Seahawks look to repeat as Super Bowl champions, they aren't talking about defending their title or "running it back."
Suspects in athlete break-ins arrested in Argentin...
Men suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL, have been arrested in Argentina.
Flores' discrimination suit vs. NFL can go to tria...
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. The NFL had hoped to handle the…
Sources: Mahomes on field for first OTA practice
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes returned to the field with his teammates Tuesday for the first time since tearing the ACL and LCL in his left knee.
Chargers make James highest-paid safety again
The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. agreed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, his agent David Mulugheta told ESPN's…
Chiefs' Kelce joining Guardians ownership group
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining the Guardians' ownership group as a minority investor, he told ESPN, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching.
Pack's Jacobs facing domestic violence charges
Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked on several domestic violence charges, according to the Hobart-Lawrence (Wisconsin) Police Department.
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.
The next step in Nik Bonitto's rise to stardom? Pr...
Bonitto set a career high with 14 sacks last season, but he knows that he'll be facing more double-teams and chips in 2026.
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.
How the Thunder's unlikely heroes have taken the S...
Oklahoma City turned to Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain to claw its way back to the top against San Antonio.
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.
👀 The players who could shape the offseason
These are the most important NBA deals that could get done, plus how each outcome could help shape next season.
Suspects in athlete break-ins arrested in Argentin...
Men suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL, have been arrested in Argentina.
Pels new HC wants to unlock Zion as playmaker
Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley said he wants to unlock Zion Williamson's tantalizing talents.
Wemby card sells for $5.11 million in private sale...
Victor Wembanyama's 1-of-1 numbered 2023-24 Panini Prizm Black parallel has sold for $5.11 million in a private sale via Fanatics Collect, Fanatics confirmed to ESPN.
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.
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.
Spurs: Urgency to get Wemby going after off-night
After Victor Wembanyama was held to 20 points in the Spurs' loss to the Thunder on Tuesday night, coach Mitch Johnson said "we're going to need to" get him going if San Antonio is to stave off…
Thunder use balanced attack to take series lead
The Thunder rode another great game from their role players to a decisive 127-114 win over the Spurs to take a 3-2 series lead.
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.
Takeaways: Thunder secure 3-2 series lead with win...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.
In his new San Antonio role, De’Aaron Fox's impact...
Fox put San Antonio at the top of his list when leaving Sacramento, and he has become their veteran leader.
Copy of Copy of 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.
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.
Sankey not worried by rift in SEC on 24-team CFP
Greg Sankey acknowledged that the SEC will not have unanimity on the issue of a 24-team College Football Playoff, something the commissioner says "doesn't bother me."
Smart fears big budgets will imperil other sports
Georgia's Kirby Smart joined other coaches at the SEC's annual spring meetings in bemoaning a massive uptick in spending from revenue sharing and NIL, and he suggested if trends continue, ballooning…
Phillips, who hired Clemson's Swinney, dies at 78
Terry Don Phillips, the Clemson athletic director who hired Dabo Swinney as the head football coach helping transform the Tigers into a national powerhouse, died Tuesday. He was 78.
SEC cuts nonconference 'cupcake' games in Nov.
The SEC voted to play conference games on the second-to-last week of the regular season, eliminating "cupcake weekend" from the schedule.
Sark: Basket weaving dig 'poor choice of words'
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian conceded that his recent comment about "basket weaving" and Ole Miss was a "poor choice of words."
Kiffin's focus on LSU's opener, not Ole Miss game
Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss return with LSU in Week 3 this season looms as one of the spiciest moments on the college football calendar, but the Tigers coach generally deflected a question about the game…
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…
NCAA opened Ole Miss probe after Dabo complaint
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of the Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker Luke…
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.
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.
Fantasy baseball closer stock watch: Varland, Soto...
Eric Karabell looks at the current batch of closers in fantasy baseball and which ones you need to pick up now.
Free agents: NL Central rookies get the call
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
MLB standings check: Which teams are the biggest s...
The best and worst of the season to date -- and which teams will rule from here on out.
Ohtani for MVP -- and Cy Young? Early rankings for...
With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it's time to take our first look at the leaders for MVP, Cy Young and more.
A's Kurtz sees on-base streak halted at 48 games
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had his 48-game on-base streak stopped when he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday night.
Dodgers' Hernández injured after scorching return
Kiké Hernández is probably headed to the injured list because of a strained left oblique only two days into his season debut for the Dodgers.
In Yanks first, every starter gets at least 2 hits...
The Yankees got at least two hits from every player in their starting lineup Tuesday night for the first time in their storied history, putting up 24 total in a 15-1 rout of the Royals.
👀 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.
Brewers' Murphy 'embarrassed' by Uribe's antics
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said antics on the mound by Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe after an inning-ending strikeout in a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night were unacceptable.
Reeling Cubs see losing streak hit 10 games
The Cubs losing streak hit 10 games after they were routed 12-1 by the Pirates on Tuesday night.
Ohtani still set to start Wed. after hand hit by p...
Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch and left the Dodgers' game against the Rockies on Tuesday night.
Chiefs' Kelce joining Guardians ownership group
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining the Guardians' ownership group as a minority investor, he told ESPN, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching.
Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68
Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman who was the No. 1 draft pick in 1978 and hit a home run in his debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died. He was 68.
'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.
Passan: How collecting Pokémon cards became MLB's ...
Inside MLB clubhouses, baseball's biggest stars are trading cards hoping for rare finds just like collectors everywhere.
The year Yankees star Aaron Judge unlocked his powers
Aaron Judge arrived at Fresno State unsure whether he was a pitcher or a hitter, or both. Within a year, the debate was over.
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