Rankings: How high should Rangers goalies be ranked?
Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini lead, while Igor Shesterkin's injury shakes up the goalie rankings.
NHL Tonight: Previews, stats, betting info for Penguins-Avs, Bruins-Ducks
Just a pair of showdowns for hockey fans to watch on Friday -- but they're both superb.
NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest shock of the 2026-27 season
The Hurricanes are back on top of our 1-32 poll. Plus, we identify the big surprises -- both good and bad.
⚡ 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.
ASU hockey coach exits amid probe into player's collapse; Hakstol hired
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has left the program amid a probe into a player's collapse. Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol was hired as the new coach.
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…
Senators' Eklund set to miss 10-12 weeks after ankle surgery
Senators forward William Eklund is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle suffered last week against the Flyers.
Räty clears waivers, joins Maple Leafs via trade
The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver.
Kane sets record for assists by U.S.-born player with helper on Bedard goal
Patrick Kane tallied his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard's game-opening power-play goal, surpassing the American-born record held by defenseman Phil Housley.
Brady Tkachuk third in NHL history with back-to-back natural hat tricks
Brady Tkachuk became the second player in almost 40 years and the third player in NHL history to score a natural hat trick -- three consecutive goals without another player from either team scoring --…
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.
Run game, defense power Broncos in OT win against Seahawks
Behind two rushing touchdowns and a five-sack night, Denver holds off Seattle on "Thursday Night Football."
Texans RB Montgomery, S Pitre out for London affair vs. Jaguars
Texans starting RB David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) have been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars in London.
Bears' Williams doesn't know if he's playing yet, says he had 'serious' tear
Caleb Williams reached another milestone in his recovery from a hamstring injury, logging full participation in practice for the first time since Sept. 18.
Jacobs sues to block release of records, video of altercation with woman
The Packers' Josh Jacobs has filed a civil suit seeking a permanent injunction restricting access to records from his May 23 altercation with a woman.
Darnold owns up to mistakes in OT loss: Late picks 'not fair' to Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold called his two late interceptions against the Broncos "unacceptable" and vowed to be better after a 17-14 loss.
Daniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'
Jayden Daniels addressed his Commanders teammates, once more blaming himself for the end-of-overtime debacle against the Giants and vowing it won't happen again.
Defense comes to Broncos' rescue as Nix, offense struggle
The Broncos defense came up with five sacks, 17 QB hits and two interceptions, enabling Denver to win even though the offense finished with only 168 yards.
Eagles QB Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out against the Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf.
Jets rookie WR Cooper to play vs. Patriots; RB Hall, WR Mitchell out
Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) will play against the Patriots, but RB Breece Hall and wideout Adonai Mitchell have been ruled out for Sunday's game.
✨ Kiper unveils his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 draft prospects
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.
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 Week 6 best bets for Sunday's games
Our experts dive into the odds and player props for Week 6 and offer their betting tips and favorite plays.
Dropping your QB? Six fantasy replacements to pick up ASAP
Is it finally time to drop that one quarterback? Adam Rank says yes and offers his favorite options.
Last-minute pickups for Week 6: Winston, Tucker among top options
If injuries, bye weeks or tough matchups have you seeking lineup help, Matt Bowen lists potential options.
Let's rank the best NFL divisions this season: NFC North over the NFC West at No. 1?
Why do we have the NFC North at No. 1 in our annual division power ranking -- even ahead of the NFC West?
Our guide to every NFL Week 6 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Patrick Mahomes vs. Justin Herbert? C.J. Stroud vs. Trevor Lawrence? There are 13 more games in Week 6, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.
What happened to Kwity Paye and the running game? Raiders takeaways through five weeks
What should be taken away from the first five weeks of the Raiders' 2026 season?
Pop quizzes from Aaron Rodgers?! How Steelers QB preps pass catchers for spotlight
The 42-year-old veteran acts more like Simon Cowell than Ken Jennings as he builds trust with his teammates.
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?
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.
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.
🏀 Now or Later? Teams most desperate to win, 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.
NBA GMs project Wembanyama, Spurs to hoist hardware
An annual survey of NBA general managers projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
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.
NBA tells sportsbooks to prohibit certain bets, restrict parlays
The NBA is prohibiting certain bets this season, including a player prop parlay used in recent scandals, according to a league memo to sportsbook partners.
Bucks move start time for home opener, avoid World Series conflict
The Bucks are going to have an afternoon tipoff for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series.
Maxey: Healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for Sixers
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.
Spanish team challenging Thunder rookie Mara's NBA eligibility
A Spanish basketball team is challenging Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season, saying he's still under contract with the team.
Buss siblings' filing challenges Jeanie's petition to oust them as trustees
The legal jostling between five of the Buss siblings against their sister, Lakers acting governor Jeanie Buss, continued Friday with an additional filing submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
NBA intel: KAT's next deal, expansion's next steps -- and why rival teams are watching Orlando
What storylines dominated preseason? Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.
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.
Alone on a fantasy island: 'One player I feel differently about'
The fantasy basketball crew identifies one player they feel differently about than seemingly everyone else.
One bet to make on every team heading into the season
Don't go into the NBA season without knowing which bet to make for every team.
Jimmy Butler's mission to return to the Warriors: 'I felt I let them down'
After a quiet offseason, the Warriors know Jimmy Butler's return is their best hope of reaching the playoffs.
Amar'e Stoudemire graduates from law enforcement academy, will train as an officer
Stoudemire will now train with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
From three-star recruit to billboards, Charlie Becker is the face of the Hoosiers
From an athletic family, Becker went overlooked, but not any longer.
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.
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…
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.
NCAA sues Ohio gov. over order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who…
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, dies after in-game injury
Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a "traumatic injury" during a game against Ouachita…
Notre Dame defenders Moore, Onye set to face BYU
Notre Dame defensive players Leonard Moore and Jason Onye are set to face BYU, coach Marcus Freeman said.
Sources: CFP nearing deal for 24-team format beginning in '27
The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the new format expected to begin in 2027.
👀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.
What would a 24-team College Football Playoff bracket look like?
Michigan at Ohio State or Texas at Texas Tech in the second round? It could have happened.
The expansion no one asked for: CFP's 24-team move has problems
The CFP is nearing a deal to make the tournament bigger. Bigger isn't better, and this one could really miss.
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.
Coastal Carolina's bold maximalist throwback look tops college football Week 7 uniforms
The Chanticleers are throwing it back to the 1990s ... when the Coastal Carolina football program didn't even exist.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Florida surges into top 5 after five-star flip
Where the top 50 classes stand as the latest cycle hits the home stretch.
The 10 teams that fixed needs ... and five that totally missed
Midway through the season we can see the teams that addressed their personnel and who hit and missed.
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.
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.
Connelly breaks down a loaded Week 7: Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana and more
The Irish face their first test in the biggest game at Provo in ages, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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.
Caminero, Rays vow to make adjustments after 13 strikeouts in loss
Junior Caminero had four of the Rays' 13 strikeouts in their Game 3 loss to the Guardians, promising to "make adjustments for the next game, plain and simple."
🤔 Offseason questions for eliminated teams: Dodgers out
Here's how the winter looks in Los Angeles after the two-time defending champs were blown away by the Brewers.
Dombrowski puts Turner on notice: Get better at SS or find new position
A year after Dave Dombrowski put Bryce Harper on blast, the top Phillies executive turned his biting criticism toward Trea Turner.
Halpin HR, featuring massive bat flip, helps Guardians take Game 3 over Rays
Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer as the Guardians beat the Rays 3-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the ALCS.
Guardians to open with Armstrong; Rays start Martinez in ALCS Game 4
Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series on Friday night.
'We got outplayed': Dodgers tip cap to Brewers as title reign ends in sweep
The Dodgers' quest for a three-peat ended in a 6-4 loss to the Brewers, who defeated them so thoroughly in the NLCS that Los Angeles was left with little to second-guess.
Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, advance to 1st World Series in 44 years
The Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Dodgers to win the NL pennant and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Takeaways from Brewers' sweep of Dodgers
Milwaukee swept L.A. to advance to the World Series, while Cleveland took a 2-1 ALCS lead over Tampa Bay.
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.
'44 years of heartbreak, 44 years of believing': Inside the night the Brewers punched their World Series ticket
After dethroning the Dodgers, Milwaukee is celebrating its first Fall Classic berth since 1982 -- with its captain to thank for setting the tone.
ALCS, NLCS 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.
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.
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