After offseason chaos, the Red Wings have an 'us against the world' mentality
A captain's trade request, a key young player's holdout and a resigned general manager. Here's how the Red Wings are holding it all together.
Stanley Cup odds: Flyers, Red Wings see futures tumble after lousy starts
The Carolina Hurricanes are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup while other teams drop after three weeks.
Depleted Hurricanes lose Hall to upper-body injury in win over Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the…
⚡ From NHL draft to debut: 'Cars' nods continue for No. 95 Roger McQueen
After a draft night trip to Disneyland to meet Lightning McQueen, the "Cars" synergy came full circle for the Ducks rookie's NHL debut.
Sturm 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…
DeBrincat signs 7-year, $91M extension with Red Wings
Right wing Alex DeBrincat, Detroit's leading scorer who had two goals and an assist Tuesday in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, has signed a new deal with the Red Wings, a seven-year contract…
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.
Bedard impresses in Blackhawks return, says playing again 'what I live for'
Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Blackhawks topped the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.
Tkachuks feed into Frozen Frenzy, combine for nine points in Panthers' win
On the NHL's Frozen Frenzy night, the Tkachuk brothers fed right into it, as Brady Tkachuk had a natural hat trick and his brother Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists as the…
NHL Tonight: Previews, stats, betting info for the Battle of the Hudson -- and 10 other games
It's another big night on the calendar for hockey fans. Here's what to watch in each contest.
Wysh List: The NHL team being run by a fan
Sunny Mehta is a former derivatives trader and poker player and AGM of the Panthers -- but grew up rooting for the Devils.
Weekly pickups: Goalie options to replace Igor Shesterkin
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.
Goalie shakeup? Scorers struggling? Don't panic, here's how to fix your lineup
Dive into fantasy hockey trends and lineup info to find which slow starters to hold, and free agents to add.
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.
Super Bowl LXI odds: 49ers surpass Rams as favorites
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.
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.
WR Harrison will make debut for Texans on Sunday in London, Ryans says
Texans wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday.
Seahawks starting LB Thomas sidelined vs. Broncos; Charbonnet remains out
The Seahawks will be without starting linebacker Drake Thomas and running back Zach Charbonnet for Thursday's game at Denver.
Love (ankle) sits out Cardinals practice as LaFleur says rest 'vital'
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love didn't practice Wednesday to rest his ailing left ankle. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams isn't clear.
Chubb details pre-punch convo with Jackson: Wasn't talking about his mom
Bills edge defender Bradley Chubb gave his side of the story two days after a postgame altercation with Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson.
Rams' Jackson has suspension cut to 1 game following appeal
Alaric Jackson's suspension for punching Bradley Chubb after Monday night's game between the Bills and Rams has been reduced from two games to one.
Players-only meeting panned by Tomlin not a problem for Schottenheimer
A players-only meeting held by the Cowboys' defense, which has since been panned by Mike Tomlin, is a good sign for the team, according to coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Why the Broncos' big offseason pickup hasn't found his form in Denver
With just 204 receiving yards through five games, Jaylen Waddle has been mostly contained.
Is Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury a 'home run' hire? How the rookie playcaller is faring
Fleury took over the reigns of the Seahawks' Super Bowl champion offense despite never having called plays. How's he doing through five weeks?
Bowen's 'believe it or not': Should you trust these five players in fantasy?
Five players with varying results and what you should expect from them going forward.
Buzz: Nine players to trade for, and what to expect from Bears RBs
Whom you should be looking to acquire this week, and what to expect from the Bears backfield in Week 6.
🏈 Seven things Solak thinks for Week 6
Get ready for Week 6 with takes on two QB situations, two teams with defensive issues, two coaches on the hot seat and more.
Four men arrested in connection with Feb. shooting of 49ers DL White
Four men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a nightclub in February, officials said Wednesday.
Shough says Saints just as frustrated as owner
Tyler Shough said Wednesday that he shares the same frustrations of owner Gayle Benson, who a day earlier called the Saints' 1-4 start "unacceptable."
Kiper unveils his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects -- including seven QBs
Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
'We've got to finish': Sack-less since Week 1, Chiefs still have faith in pass rush
Entering this week, the Chiefs ranked 27th in pass rush win rate and hadn't recorded a sack since Week 1.
Week 6 buzz: What we're hearing on the slumping Eagles, three undefeateds
We have intel on Philly's three-game slide, and three remaining unbeaten teams.
Barnwell takes the temperature of the NFL's hottest seats: 15 coaches, players who need a turnaround
What now for Mike McDaniel? Should the Commanders or Eagles consider coaching changes? Could Jacoby Brissett or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?
Reevaluating 32 bold NFL predictions, five weeks in: Which are on target, and which need a do-over?
In the preseason, we made bold predictions for every team, from Jordan Love's MVP case to Isaiah Likely's catch total. Which ones are on track? Which seem unlikely?
NFL suspends Rams LT Jackson two games for punch after Bills game
The NFL on Tuesday suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games without pay after he punched Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb following Monday night's game in Los Angeles.
Lights, camera, Cleveland: Browns take center stage in 'The Land' trailer
Created by Dan Fogelman, the NFL-backed drama follows a fictional version of the Browns and premieres the day after Super Bowl LXI.
Why we're watching these 10 names -- and how they could define this season
Let's take stock of the most important coaches, execs and players worth monitoring.
What NBA preseason revealed about all 30 teams
With 2026-27 tipoff closing in, Ben Golliver shares the key takeaways that will shape the regular season.
'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.
🏀 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.
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.
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.
Celtics to extend guard Pritchard on two-year, $44.2M deal
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.
Kessler impresses in Lakers preseason debut as Redick emphasizes being 'relentless'
Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in…
Warriors' Porzingis out indefinitely but will remain around team
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will remain out indefinitely with a private health-related issue but will be around the team.
Spurs debut three-guard lineup of Fox, Harper, Castle in preseason win
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson finally deployed a three-guard lineup featuring De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle in a 123-103 preseason win over the Suns.
The rookies to target in fantasy drafts
André Snellings looks at the rookie class and highlights which players to target in fantasy drafts this season.
Points league mock draft: Demin, Buzelis rise; Boozer falls
Our second points league mock draft of the fantasy basketball season featured some players who were drafted earlier than they were in the first mock.
After surprise Finals run, Spurs know return trip won't be easy
San Antonio enters the season with expectations to return to the Finals after losing to the Knicks.
The NBA teams most desperate to win, ranked from 1 to 30
Which teams must win immediately, with their current cores, and which could bide their time and win later instead? We ranked all 30.
Looking back at Lamar Jackson's Heisman season, 10 years later
Remembering one of the most electric seasons in college football history.
👀 CFP Bubble Watch: Kentucky, UCLA and who else?
A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.
Sources: Florida QB Philo questionable, WR Brown could return
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo will be listed as questionable in the initial SEC availability report on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
QB Iamaleava out for No. 12 UCLA vs. Wisconsin
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for Saturday's matchup against Wisconsin, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.
Mississippi State QB Taylor questionable vs. LSU, as is RB Bothwell
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is questionable to play against LSU because of a leg injury that forced him out of the Bulldogs' game against Alabama two weeks ago. Leading rusher Fluff…
Ducks rule out QB Moore for Saturday vs. Nebraska
With Dante Moore out, Oregon might start Dylan Raiola, who spent his first two college seasons playing for the Cornhuskers.
SEC: LSU dispute remains 'live,' school lacks institutional control
The SEC is opposing LSU's request to dismiss the conference's lawsuit against the university and its officials, saying a live controversy still exists between the parties.
Alabama WR Coleman-Williams ruled out for Saturday's game at Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game at No. 14 Tennessee.
Ohio State loses half of RB tandem vs. Indiana with Ja'Kobi Jackson out
Ohio State won't have half of its running back tandem for a key Big Ten game against No. 5 Indiana, as Ja'Kobi Jackson has been ruled out.
Sources: Vols sticking with QB MacIntyre as starter vs. Crimson Tide
Tennessee is set to turn to George MacIntyre as its starting quarterback for the second straight week when the No. 14 Volunteers host No. 6 Alabama, sources told ESPN.
A midseason dress rehearsal for Rivalry Week offers something worth cherishing
From Alabama-Tennessee to Ohio State-Indiana, Week 7 is offering an early preview to rivalry week.
Kiper unveils his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects -- including seven QBs
Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
Power Rankings: How did the Week 6 chaos affect the top 25?
In a week full of surprises, we break down the top 25 through Week 6.
Horns down ... to the Bottom 10
There's no mercy for Texas: One loss and the Longhorns land on our dubious list.
Ranking CFB's best receivers of the last 50 years
As Jeremiah Smith continues to amaze, Bill Connelly looks at where his career fits among the best ever.
Is Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith the best WR college football has ever seen?
Larry Fitzgerald, Jaxon Smith-Njigba are among those endorsing the Buckeyes' star.
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.
Two bets stand out, including one on Jeremiah Smith
Pamela Maldonado dives into the numbers to find the best way to bet the Indiana-Ohio State game in Bloomington.
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.
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.
Guardians to start workhorse Williams in Game 3 vs. Rays' Jax
Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams, who threw 210 pitches over six days against the White Sox, will start Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays on Thursday.
MLB moves up start time of ALCS Game 3 due to inclement Cleveland weather
The start time for Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday was moved up five hours to 1 p.m. ET due to expected inclement weather.
Mattingly stays on as Phillies manager, reaching 2-year deal
Don Mattingly, who guided the Phillies to the playoffs after taking over as interim manager just 28 games into the season, reached a two-year deal to return.
Espada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not be returning to the team in 2027.
Dodgers, on brink, know they need historic comeback for shot at three-peat
For the Dodgers to keep their season alive, they will have to make the type of comeback only one team has ever achieved.
Bauers' epic HR rocks Dodgers, helps move Brewers one win from World Series
Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead two-run blast in the seventh that helped propel the Brewers to a 6-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS.
👀 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.
LCS Day 5: Lineups, updates from Dodgers-Brewers, Guardians-Rays
The Brewers look to sweep the Dodgers in Game 4 in L.A. while Game 3 gets underway in Cleveland.
'He never gets shaken': How Jose Ramirez's confidence -- and strut -- is fueling the Guardians' run
The veteran slugger has turned it on in October -- and Cleveland is feeding off that energy.
Are Dodgers done? Debating L.A.'s chances to recover from 3-0 NLCS deficit
Can the Dodgers make history ... or are the Brewers about to dethrone the two-time defending champs?
Judging the MLB playoffs: Bullpen battles, breakout stars and state of Dodgers dynasty
Here's what has stood out so far this postseason -- and whether it will continue.
Passan: What this year's final four says about MLB's labor battle -- and the game's future
The No. 1 payroll in baseball -- and three others that barely add up to L.A.'s combined -- are left standing this October.
'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.
NLCS, ALCS odds: Guardians Game 3 faves, Brewers seek to close out Dodgers
The championship round schedule, lines and odds to win.
Every team's odds to win the World Series: Brewers, Rays lead favorites
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series as the playoffs continue.
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.
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