NHL announces O'Ree Community Hero finalists
The NHL announced three U.S. and three Canadian finalists for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award and opened voting for the winners through May 24. The winners will be revealed in June.
🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
Avs star MacKinnon bloodied after puck to face
Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon skated off with a bloody nose after being struck by a puck hit by teammate Devon Toews in Monday's Game 4 win against Minnesota.
Hurricanes sign F Jankowski to two-year extension
The Hurricanes have signed F Mark Jankowski, 31, to a two-year extension worth an average of $1.85 million per year.
Wild's McCarron labels Avs' Manson 'a dirty player...
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson returned from a five-game absence Monday night in Game 4 and took a double minor penalty for hitting Wild center Michael McCarron with the blunt end of his stick…
Avalanche bounce back to beat Wild, go up 3-1
The high-scoring Avs snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Wild in Game 4 on Monday night to take control of the second-round series.
Blue Jackets give Coyle 6-year, $36 million deal
The Blue Jackets have re-signed center Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract.
Judge upholds charges in Gaudreaus' deaths
Attorneys for the accused driver in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau argued that charges should be dismissed over a discrepancy in blood alcohol level reporting.
Meet Zach Benson, the NHL's next great Stanley Cup...
Benson is the player you love to hate -- or hate to love -- depending where you're lined up.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres out for revenge...
It's a crucial night on the calendar with an ESPN doubleheader. Plus, catch up on highlights from Avs-Wild Game 4.
'Blast from the past': How Taylor Hall found his M...
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
Stanley Cup odds: Montreal moves to +950 after Gam...
The Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup odds have shortened after a Game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Flyer...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
💍 Michael Penix Jr. marries fiancée Olivia Carter...
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback seemed to be recovering well from his ACL surgery, showing off his moves on the dance floor.
Morton, SB starter for Cowboys and Broncos, dies
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises -- the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos -- died over the weekend at 83.
SB LIX dancer found guilty of resisting officer
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu was found guilty of resisting an officer charge, a misdemeanor, after disrupting Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance with a flag that read "Sudan and Free…
Harbaugh-led Giants to host Cowboys in Week 1
The Giants will host the Cowboys on Sept. 13 in the first "Sunday Night Football" game of the 2026 season.
Vikes surprise Peterson with Ring of Honor news
Adrian Peterson will enter the Minnesota Vikings' ring of honor this fall, the team announced Monday.
Rivals Broncos, Chiefs to meet in first MNF game
The defending AFC West champion Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will square off Sept. 14 in the first "Monday Night Football" game of the coming season.
Sources: Chargers, TE Njoku agree to 1-yr. deal
After nine years with the Browns, David Njoku has agreed to terms with the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Bills to open new stadium in Week 2 vs. Lions
The Bills will play their first regular-season game at their new home, the newly constructed Highmark Stadium, in Week 2 against the Lions, it was announced Monday.
NFLPA: Players want grass fields like World Cup
Citing how FIFA was "rolling out the green carpet" for the World Cup, the NFLPA's JC Tretter said NFL players want the same high-quality surfaces.
Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answ...
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.
What to know ahead of Thursday's full 2026 NFL sch...
Seahawks will open a season that features nine international games. Come back for bold predictions.
Three questions facing Lamar Jackson and the Raven...
Heading into next week's organized team activities, the Ravens have some major questions to address.
The non-Round 1 impact rookies: Yates lists 20 sle...
We picked out Day 2 and Day 3 NFL draft picks who could contribute right away, including R Mason Thomas and Antonio Williams.
Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rook...
There's still a long way to go until the 2026 season kicks off, but it's never too early to see who's a front-runner.
Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 vet...
Will Carrington Valentine get jumped by Brandon Cisse on the Green Bay depth chart?
The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL te...
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
Field Yates' rankings: PPR top 160
Field provides his latest rankings for the upcoming season, which will be updated throughout the offseason.
Fantasy buzz: Which players benefit most from Njok...
Discussing the impact on Oronde Gadsden, Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and others this season.
Justin Herbert stars in girlfriend Madison Beer's ...
The Grammy-nominated artist and the Chargers quarterback share the screen together in the video.
Baby No. 2 on the way for Christian McCaffrey, Oli...
The San Francisco 49ers star and former Miss Universe announced that they are expecting their second child.
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.
LeBron: 'I don't know what the future holds'
LeBron James, whose record-setting 23rd season ended with an unceremonious 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of a second-round sweep of the Lakers, was noncommittal about whether he will continue…
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's the latest news and reactions from our insiders, including Giannis' status with the Bucks.
The French Connection: Gobert, Wemby put their fri...
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.
Winners of tankathon 2026: Inside a wild weekend w...
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
Copy of Windhorst: Everything I saw inside the NBA's myste...
Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
Copy of NBA combine primer: What to watch for and who coul...
The NBA draft combine is here, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's what to know.
The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draf...
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
🍼 LaOne: LaMelo, partner welcome first child
The couple also revealed they will be launching I Am Fertility, a nonprofit "dedicated to supporting women navigating fertility and IVF journeys."
Sources: Bucks seeking trade offers for Giannis
The Bucks are open for business on trade calls and offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.
No discipline for Wemby elbow; he'll play Game 5
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not face any further discipline for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid and will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio, sources told ESPN.
Bickerstaff calls FT disparity in loss 'unacceptab...
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff called the gulf in attempted free throws between his team and the Cavaliers in Monday's Game 4 loss "unacceptable."
Mitchell's record-tying 2nd half evens East semis
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half, and the Cavaliers evened their second-round series against the Pistons with a 112-103 victory Monday night.
OKC escapes late L.A. charge to complete sweep
The Lakers refused to fold while facing elimination, but the Thunder ultimately pulled away to improve to 8-0 this postseason.
Spurs' Fox (ankle) questionable for Game 5
The Spurs listed guard De'Aaron Fox as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center because of right ankle soreness.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Why a familiar summer awaits Joel Embiid and the 7...
After a historic comeback gave way to a second-round sweep, the 76ers face another offseason of health and roster questions.
How the Oklahoma City Thunder became the NBA's newest villains
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
🏈 The top newcomer for every Power 4 team
Between high-level recruits or transfer portal additions, these players will factor into the 2026 season.
College sports salary cap rules hold up in arbitra...
The College Sports Commission won the first major test of its authority to enforce a salary cap in college sports Monday when an arbitrator upheld the fledging agency's decision to deny a set of deals…
QB Day, son of Ohio State HC, picks Northwestern
Class of 2027 quarterback R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, announced his commitment to Northwestern.
Dabo pushes back on narrative after '1 bad year'
In his first comments since the NFL draft, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Monday from ACC spring meetings, "It's pretty well documented we grossly underachieved last year. That isn't a news flash."
SEC's Sankey firm on 16-team CFP expansion
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on Monday indicated that a disagreement with the Big Ten -- which backs doubling the current bracket to 24 teams -- is lingering deep into the offseason.
AD: Despite snub, Irish on good terms with ACC
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua said his school's relationship is "very good and healthy" with the ACC despite the Irish's ill feelings immediately after their playoff snub in favor of Miami.
Kiffin: LSU's 'diversity' recruiting edge vs. Rebe...
LSU coach Lane Kiffin implied the lack of diversity at Ole Miss hurt his ability to recruit players, saying parents have told him Baton Rouge feels more reflective of the "real world."
Irish add to '27 recruiting spree with OL commit
Notre Dame landed its highest-ranked pledge in the 2027 recruiting cycle with a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola.
Mizzou's Hardy shot at concert, in stable conditio...
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday and is in stable condition following surgery.
Rich Rodriguez Q&A: The secret sauce at West Virgi...
In his second go-around in Morgantown, Rodriguez notes how much has changed and what has stayed the same.
CFB buzz: Army-Navy's future, last JMU Hoosier, la...
What we heard around college football after the completion of spring practice.
Four months in, how Matt Campbell is already resha...
Changes are already evident on the second floor of Penn State's football building, but will it translate into top-10 wins?
Kennesaw State was a surprise Conference USA winne...
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
The American League standings are ... weird. Here'...
We break down the wild state of the Junior Circuit.
How MLB's closer struggles will impact the rest of...
Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and closers with a capital C are few and far between, even for baseball's elite.
Jays' Barger (elbow) to IL after 101.2 mph assist
The Blue Jays put outfielder Addison Barger back on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and designated left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer for assignment.
Braves' Kim set for '26 debut; White to 7-day IL
Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was activated from the IL, clearing the way for his season debut, while Eli White was placed on the seven-day concussion IL.
Weathers loses no-no in 7th, then Yanks lose game
First, Ryan Weathers lost his no-hit bid. Not long after that, the Yankees lost the lead, eventually falling to the Orioles 3-2 in their fourth straight defeat.
Rangers scratch Eovaldi due to side tightness
Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Diamondbacks night because of left side tightness.
Betts rejoins Dodgers after five weeks on IL
Mookie Betts returned from the IL after a five-week absence on Monday, with the Dodgers hoping he can help spark a sluggish offense.
Dodgers acquire OF Thomas in trade with D-backs
The Dodgers have acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks in exchange for an outfield prospect, the teams announced Tuesday.
Sources: Struggling Mets call up prospect Ewing
The Mets are calling up their No. 2 prospect, outfielder A.J. Ewing, in hopes of sparking a struggling offense.
⚾ A May trade!? Grading Guardians-Giants deal
Cleveland acquired an elite defensive catcher from San Francisco. Which side fared best in the surprising swap?
Yankees hope SS Caballero (finger) can avoid IL
Yankees shortstop José Caballero has been sidelined with a sore right middle finger and will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury.
Free agent pickups: Waldschmidt and Snelling get t...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Simpson slowed by injury and other Tuesday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
How two lefty sluggers are powering the best offense in baseball
Veteran All-Star Matt Olson and reigning Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin headline a lineup that has the Braves running away with the NL East.
Skubal's injury impact, lockout effects and more: ...
We polled those around the industry about the most intriguing topics surrounding this upcoming offseason.
MLB awards: Ohtani, Judge continue to lead MVP odd...
Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Do...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.
Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We id...
We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.
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