🏒 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?
Wild vets share injuries that kept them out vs. Av...
Defenseman Jonas Brodin and center Joel Eriksson Ek were unable to play for the Wild in the second round against the Avalanche because of broken bones in their feet.
Source: Oilers fire Knoblauch after two Cup Finals...
Despite leading the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025 and having a contract extension that hadn't even begun, coach Kris Knoblauch has been fired.
Canada holds off Sweden to open hockey worlds
Canada prevailed late in beating Sweden 5-3 to open the ice hockey world championship Friday.
Hughes 'definitely open' to extension with Wild
Eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, star defenseman Quinn Hughes says he is "definitely open" to reaching a deal to remain with the Wild.
Celebrini shines as Canada blanks Italy at worlds
Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist as Canada improved to 2-0 at the world championships with a 6-0 victory over Italy.
Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts
The NHL has stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after its series-clinching win over…
Goalie change fuels rally as Sabres force Game 7
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 Saturday night and force…
Early look at the Avalanche-Golden Knights matchup...
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.
'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.
Biggest lessons of the Stanley Cup playoffs so far...
With nearly two full rounds in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the rest of the playoffs.
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.
With Aaron Rodgers' return, Steelers now have a QB...
Mike McCarthy typically carries three QBs into Week 1, so who's the odd man out in this four-person QB room?
Can the Steelers win with a 42-year-old quarterbac...
Does Rodgers have anything left? Will the Steelers' offense look the same as it did in 2025? And can running it back actually work for Pittsburgh?
🎥 2026 schedule reveals for all 32 NFL teams
From memes to mini movies, all 32 teams brought their A-games with clever schedule reveal posts.
Source: Nabers had 'cleanup,' hopeful for Week 1
Malik Nabers underwent a second procedure on his right knee earlier this offseason and the Giants remain hopeful the wide receiver will be ready for Week 1, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Deion: Shedeur endured 'hell' in draft, rookie yea...
Deion Sanders said that his son Shedeur "matured spiritually" after enduring criticism and what he called untruthful reporting during his predraft process and rookie season with the Browns.
Pats-Seahawks SB rematch to kick off '26 season
In a rematch of Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks will welcome the Patriots to Lumen Field for the 2026 NFL season opener, one of 272 games officially announced throughout the league Thursday night.
Official: Mauro died from accidental drug overdose...
Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro died from an acute combination of fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication, according to online records from the Maricopa County Office of the Medical…
NFL sees Wednesday play as 'only good' for fans
Increased ratings and the league's focus on holiday seasons could lead to more games on nontraditional days, NFL officials said.
NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games
The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Donald Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department.
Chargers OC McDaniel in NFL accelerator program
The NFL's revamped accelerator program features several notable head coaching and general manager candidates -- and even a head coach from 2025 in Mike McDaniel.
Sources: Rodgers to sign 1-year deal with Steelers...
Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers is expected to return the Steelers on a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Copy of Chiefs back on biggest stages despite Mahomes inju...
By handing Kansas City a Week 1 primetime game, the league is betting Patrick Mahomes will be healthy and ready to go.
Schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams and predic...
Seahawks vs. Patriots will open a season that features nine international games. Here are predictions and more.
Let's overreact to the NFL schedule release: Tough...
How could strength of schedule impact postseason hopes for the Bears, Bengals and Chiefs? Does the Dolphins' slate point to them landing the top draft pick?
What's next for the 2025 draft class? Solak answer...
Should Travis Hunter play only defense? Can Ashton Jeanty and Emeka Egbuka break out? Is Will Campbell's role in danger? And what's next for Nick Emmanwori?
How a rare infection threatened DaVon Hamilton's N...
In 2023, Jaguars doctors had never seen this type of infection in an NFL player.
UFL says in-game ref interviews strengthening tran...
The UFL believes in-game discussions can help focus postgame conversations on the competition rather than calls.
Seahawks schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions for...
Here is everything to know about the Seahawks' 2026 NFL schedule.
Will 13 personnel drive offenses in 2026? Barnwell...
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow.
Copy of Can Rams, Stafford repeat 2025 success with simila...
The Rams allowed Stafford to spend time away from the facility, which helped the QB go into the season fresher than he has in years past.
Fantasy football: Why the 2026 NFL schedule benefi...
Mike Clay reacts with the players and teams most helped and hurt by the 2026 NFL schedule.
Fantasy football: Weighing the impact of each of t...
With the schedule revealed, we look at the potential pitfalls, quirks, and reveal if -- and when -- Bye-maggedon will be upon us.
Schedule release: Betting odds for every Week 1 ga...
Spreads, moneylines and totals for each Week 1 game in the NFL, plus other highlighted matchups.
Early Week 1 bets and futures to target following ...
With the full NFL schedule out, here are early bets we like for Week 1, as well as some futures to consider.
Hello, rook: Texans' Ryans letting his draft class...
Houston's coach preached to the 2026 draft class about acclimating to the culture the staff had built.
What will new DC Raheem Morris bring to the 49ers'...
San Francisco hired Morris because of Kyle Shanahan's past experience with him.
How Bills rookie Bell handled Buffalo's first prac...
The practices were the first opportunity for the team's 10 draft picks to show what they can do for the team's new coaching staff.
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.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, r...
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
Copy of Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor bet...
Bobby Marks examines potential suitors and their pathways to a trade.
Five star decisions that could swing the NBA offse...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.
NBA playoff takeaways: Spurs close out Timberwolve...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.
🏀 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.
Harden overtakes Curry for 10th in playoff points
James Harden passed Stephen Curry for 10th place on the NBA's all-time postseason scoring list with a step-back 3-pointer in the first quarter of Cleveland's Game 6 Eastern Conference semifinal…
Thunder's Williams says he's healthy entering WCF
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.
NBA to unveil MVP day before OKC-Spurs series
The NBA will announce this season's MVP winner on Sunday night, the day before two of the finalists, the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, meet in Game 1 of the…
Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7
The Pistons won their fourth elimination game in the 2026 NBA playoffs, beating the Cavaliers to force a Game 7.
Edwards tips his hat to Spurs as 'the better team'...
With Game 6 out of reach, Anthony Edwards walked over to the Spurs bench to "give them their respect" after the Timberwolves fell short in the playoffs for the third straight season.
Spurs oust Wolves in rout, set up clash with OKC
Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper accounted for nearly half of the Spurs' scoring in a series-clinching 139-109 win over the Timberwolves to set up a Western Conference finals clash with…
Knicks' Anunoby: hamstring not as bad as in past
OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the Knicks, saying afterward that his right hamstring injury is not as bad as the one he suffered in the 2024 playoffs.
Kerr on return to Warriors: 'I have to be better'
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.
eBay user pays $9 million for private lunch with S...
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.
Love and basketball: Cooper Flagg, Arianna Roberso...
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.
NBA Futures: Pistons now 60-1 long shots after Gam...
The Pistons are slight favorites over the Cavaliers heading into Sunday's Game 7.
How the Thunder built a drama-free potential dynas...
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first ope...
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.
Michigan lands 4-star WR Burrell from 2027 class
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham secured his first skill position pledge in the 2027 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star wide receiver Quentin Burrell, No. 57 in the SC Next 300.
Texas A&M lands another 5-star in OT Matthews
Texas A&M on Friday beat out Miami for the commitment of five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, ESPN's No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 class.
ACC stance: 24-team playoff would provide 'hope'
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips backed a 24-team expanded College Football Playoff format, a move supported by a majority of the league's coaches and ADs.
Williams, No. 2 TE in '27 cycle, commits to Texas
Texas picked up another top ESPN 300 commitment Friday when Brock Williams, the No. 2 tight end in the 2027 cycle, chose the Longhorns during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."
Longtime NFL asst. Moore joins Iowa as adviser
Longtime NFL and college assistant Tom Moore, who will turn 88 during the upcoming college football season, will join the Iowa staff as senior consultant to the head coach and offensive adviser.
UGA transfer arrested on drug charges, speeding
Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle was arrested May 8 on two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge.
Michigan men: Woodson Jr. tabs dad's Wolverines
Four-star defensive back Charles Woodson Jr. has committed to Michigan, where his father was a two-time All-American and the winner of the 1997 Heisman Trophy.
Suspect arrested in shooting of Missouri's Hardy
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested.
Five-star analysis: How Texas A&M's four top commi...
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.
CFB buzz: Army-Navy's future, last JMU Hoosier, la...
What we heard around college football after the completion of spring practice.
James Madison, Old Dominion and newcomer Louisiana...
A look at what's in store for the new-look Sun Belt, which could have some changes at the top this season.
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?
How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: Wh...
Which quarterbacks landed in perfect spots? We look at expectations, fits and roles for every drafted QB, including two first-rounders.
85 new players? Inside Oklahoma State's roster ove...
First-year coach Eric Morris brought his QB and 19 other players from North Texas, but that was just the start.
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.
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.
Phillies' Wathan makes history as fill-in manager
Dusty Wathan filled in as manager for Philadelphia's 6-0 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday while Don Mattingly attended his son Trevor's graduation from Purdue University.
⚾ MLB mock draft: 1st-round projections, intel
Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks of this July's draft could play out.
Cards endorse shirtless fan trend after walk-off
A new trend seems to have caught on at Busch Stadium after dozens of shirtless Cardinals fans, led by a college baseball team out of Alton, Illinois, sparked back-to-back wins this weekend.
Mets say Holmes could return to pitch this year
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' broken leg should heal in time for him to pitch again for the team during the final two months of this season.
Ump exits White Sox game after being hit by ball
Umpire Brian O'Nora left Saturday night's Cubs-White Sox game after he was struck by a foul ball in the fourth inning.
Rangers' Seager to miss 2nd straight vs. Astros
Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Astros after waking up with back spasms.
Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A...
Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.
Altuve to have MRI after exiting Astros' win early...
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 2-0 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning Saturday night with soreness on his left side.
Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return...
Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.
Guide to MLB's labor battle: What to know about CB...
The MLB and MLBPA met this week. These are the topics that will dominate the CBA conversations.
MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1! Who replaced the ...
Move over, L.A -- there's a new team atop our list in Week 7 thanks to a red-hot offense.
As urgency mounts, Aaron Judge hasn't changed
Amid mounting pressure to end NYY's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations sky-high.
Mets' makeover vs. run-it-back Yankees: What's wor...
With the first Subway Series of the season upon us, we take a look at two teams with very different philosophies.
Pages is best bat on Dodgers? Vargas a top hitter?...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers about the not-too-distant future.
Mets' Clay Holmes, Yankees' Max Fried to miss exte...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
MLB draft buzz: How teams REALLY value prospects -...
Tools over production? College pitchers over prep aces? Go inside the conversation your team's scouts and execs are having.
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