Hughes not worried about getting new Wild deal done as season nears
Quinn Hughes reported to his first training camp with Minnesota without an extension, raising the anxiety level within the fanbase.
Penguins' Malkin not tipping hand on plans beyond 2026-27
Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows.
Sharks sign coach Warsofsky, 37, to extension ahead of 3rd season
The Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp Thursday after he helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs over his first…
Sleepers and busts: Draft Landeskog, pass on Vladar
Who are the players going too high, or too low, compared to their expected fantasy hockey production?
Greg Wyshynski's cheat sheet: The top 10 players to take in every fantasy draft
Wyshynski is back with the 10 players he's looking to draft in every 2026 fantasy hockey league.
Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes, Panthers top 2027 favorites, Avalanche sit third
The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.
Hockey team in Austin or Houston? What you need to know about NHL expansion
A 33rd team could begin play in the coming seasons -- with its home rink in the Lone Star State.
Panthers: Marchand to be rehabbing through Oct.
Florida forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss the first month of the season while continuing to recover from offseason surgery.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 rankings
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings.
Ovechkin on Putin video appearance: I support Russia, 'not pro-war'
Alex Ovechkin is drawing criticism after appearing in a TV ad for Vladimir Putin's political party, but the NHL's career goal-scoring leader said he only "supports what's happening in Russia" and…
GM: 'Door open' for Hellebuyck to remain with Jets despite trade demand
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff didn't rule out the possibility that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck could remain with the team after going public with a trade demand. The Jets formally suspended Hellebuyck…
Larkin in limbo: Ex-Red Wings captain talks trade request as camp begins
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin talked to his teammates about his offseason trade request and answered some questions from reporters on the first day of training camp.
Superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture
We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.
NHL rookie watch list: Calder Trophy favorites include Hagens, McKenna, Martone, more
These are the top first-year players to monitor for 2026-27. Who will break out first?
Week 2 winners and losers: JSN, Lamb shine; Robinson, Jefferson struggle
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and CeeDee Lamb came up big in Week 2, while Bijan Robinson and Justin Jefferson had very quiet days.
Fantasy buzz: JSN comes up big! Week 2's top 10 scorers through SNF
An updated list of the top 10 fantasy scoring leaders in Week 2 through Sunday Night Football.
WR London regrets argument with fan, but 'I don't take light to disrespect'
Falcons wide receiver Drake London got into a verbal confrontation with someone in the crowd during his team's 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Hurts taunts Titans after Eagles win: Finished what you started
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons approached Jalen Hurts for a postgame dap-up following Philadelphia's 24-20 come-from-behind win Sunday and the Eagles' quarterback was ready for him.
Nashville turf temp of 157 degrees melts cleats, sends Sirianni for IV
Players' cleats were melting and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needed an IV as a result of extreme heat conditions at Nissan Stadium during Sunday's game between Philadelphia and the Tennessee Titans, a…
Walker continues to pace Chiefs' offense; 'It's fun for me,' says Mahomes
For a second straight week, offseason acquisition Kenneth Walker III demonstrated how he has helped revitalize the Kansas City offense, tallying 178 all-purpose yards in the Chiefs' 33-30 overtime win…
Colts' Steichen: Planned to go for win on fourth-and-8 if coverage was right
Colts coach Shane Steichen defended his late-game strategy and playcalling in Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, saying he would have gone for the win on fourth-and-8 had Kansas City…
Bears QB Williams in 'good spirits' despite injuring hamstring
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams exited Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a right hamstring injury.
Commanders QB Daniels dislocates elbow, set for more tests
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Cowboys after dislocating his left elbow on the final play of the first half.
😈 Eagles poking fun at Titans tops Week 2 trolls
Teams across the NFL came with petty postgame energy after wins in Week 2, led by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dak breaks Romo's Cowboys passing TDs record; still wants Super Bowl
Dak Prescott became the Cowboys' all-time leader in touchdown passes in Sunday's win over the Commanders, surpassing Tony Romo with 249 in his career.
Did Bengals' defense just make a Super Bowl-caliber statement?
Through two games, the Bengals are no longer a loaded offense and a liability. This team looks like a contender.
'Get these mistakes out the way': Dolphins end road trip with more lessons than wins
Miami's players, coaches say takeaways from 49ers blowout will be building blocks for the rest of the season.
Lukas Van Ness' breakout game saves Packers in OT win vs. Jets
Packers hope it's a sign of things to come as Micah Parsons nears his return from a torn ACL.
How much weight will Aaron Donald carry in his return to the Rams with Myles Garrett out?
Despite the defensive tackle returning from retirement, L.A. has never doubted he could still make an impact.
Jaxson Dart's coming at you from all angles: 'He's got exceptional arm talent'
Dart's ability to throw from different angles gives him a chance to be not just a quarterback who makes special throws but a special quarterback.
Two star QBs hurt, a near upset and a surprising win: Barnwell on an impactful Sunday in the NFC
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels both got injured. The Packers nearly lost to the Jets. The Saints upset the Ravens. And three teams have a claim as the NFC's best.
Hurts' third-and-longs, Saints' first-half offense and more: Check out Solak's Next Ben Stats
See the coolest advanced stats from Sunday's games -- from third-down completions to matchup route stats.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 2: Would the Steelers think about benching Rodgers?
Will Aaron Rodgers stay QB1 all season? Is anything different for the Eagles' offense? And could the Lions miss the postseason again? We're judging Week 2 overreactions.
The main things to know from Sunday's Week 2 games: Mahomes' magic returns; injuries to Williams, Daniels
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 2.
NFL draft risers, notes off Saturday's college games: Trinidad Chambliss in Round 1?
Are the two Heisman-favorite quarterbacks rising the board? Is there a new WR2 in the class? Here's NFL draft spin off Week 2 of the CFB season.
NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
Projecting the 2027 NFL draft order: Which teams could have an early pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
NFL betting buzz: Most popular survivor pick loses for a second week with Bucs loss
With 27% of ESPN survivor picks and 6,601 entries in Circa Survivor, the Bucs lost at home to the Browns.
NFL Week 2's fashionable arrivals, featuring Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes
Rounding up the top pregame and tunnel arrivals from around the league.
Ranking the top 10 players without a Super Bowl ring
Introducing our Super Bowl Top 10s. First, we rank the best players who never won a championship, beginning with Dan Marino.
Ranking all 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL: Which teams can truly rely on their QB2s if needed?
We stacked the best No. 2 quarterbacks across the league, including Mac Jones and even a few backups who have already been forced to play in 2026.
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say
Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Case closed: Silver says Clippers needed 'competitive consequences'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the LA Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
Knicks pause ticket sales after pricing error leads to much higher costs
The Knicks said they are pausing ticket sales after an error caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high.
Pelicans, Bey agree on 3-year, $55.5M extension
The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.
Sweetney, who played for Hoyas, Knicks, Bulls, dies at 43
Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Knicks and Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.
Cavaliers promote Weems to take over GM role
The Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems, who has been with the team for the past decade, to serve as general manager.
Jazz extend guard George; 5 years, $157.5M, sources say
Guard Keyonte George has signed a contract extension with the Utah Jazz, the team announced Friday.
Heat lock up Larsson on 4-year, $60M extension
The Heat and guard Pelle Larsson have reached agreement on a four-year, $60 million extension, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2026-27 season
Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the upcoming season.
NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season.
Knicks offseason recap and early-season preview: Can New York go back-to-back?
The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought in 2026. What's next for the historic franchise during the 2026-27 season?
Raptors unveil Kyle Lowry 'Greatest Raptor of All Time' statue at block party
Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise.
Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: George, Thompson, Larsson and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Keyonte George's extension with the Jazz.
Lights, camera, Brunson: Knicks star to appear on 'Law & Order: SVU' episode
NBC announced Thursday that Jalen Brunson will appear in the season's fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5.
What does the future hold for Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and every NBA team? We stacked all 30
How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.
Why this is the year to play, even if you never have before
Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.
10 tips to help you win your league
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your fantasy basketball league.
'We ain't gonna play it safe': Anthony Edwards calls out Sixers' James, Brown in Adidas ad
The Minnesota Timberwolves star had a few jokes up his sleeve for the new 76ers duo.
76ers offseason recap and early season preview: Is Philly a contender with LeBron?
The Sixers overhauled their front office and their roster. Will the major moves end Philly's title drought?
The 76ers' four 'super-users' have a math problem to solve
LeBron, Maxey, Brown, Embiid. Can the 76ers' high-usage stars make it work? Here's what history reveals.
Smith moves to top of Buckeyes' all-time receiving yardage list
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith caught five passes for 85 yards against Kent State to set a new Buckeyes' career receiving yardage record with 2,958 yards.
😈 Kentucky's jab after TAMU upset leads Week 3 trolls
After an upset win, Kentucky made sure to needle Texas A&M virtually for good measure.
NC State fumbles away game in last-second Vandy stunner
The Vanderbilt Commodores pulled off their own Music City Miracle on Saturday with a stunning 35-31, last-second comeback victory over NC State.
Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands during their game.
After loss, LSU's Kiffin shows 'gratefulness' for Ole Miss tenure
After his LSU team fell to Ole Miss 32-24, coach Lane Kiffin spoke of the "emotions of gratefulness" he has for Oxford, Mississippi, and the six years he and his family spent there, a tenure that…
Ole Miss coach Golding: Beating LSU 'sweet' but not 'our Super Bowl'
While Ole Miss is basking in its victory over former coach Lane Kiffin and LSU, Pete Golding cautioned that his team is aiming for higher goals this season.
Ole Miss up to No. 4, LSU slides to 10th as 10 SEC teams ranked
Ole Miss moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the SEC 10 teams in The Associated Press Top 25.
Sources: Ole Miss RB Lacy (shoulder) not expected to be out long term
The left shoulder injury that sidelined Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy during Saturday night's win over LSU is not expected to keep him out long term, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
No. 6 Miami loses RB Brown, WR Moore for season
No. 6 Miami has lost running back CharMar "Marty" Brown (knee) and wide receiver Joshua Moore (upper body) for the rest of the season following last Saturday's win over Wake Forest.
Ranking CFB's unbeaten teams, from Georgia and Indiana to App State and UMass
Following Week 3, Bill Connelly takes stock of which undefeated teams he trusts and which are pretenders.
Power Rankings: What we learned about the Top 25 in Week 3
Week 3 brought big wins, plus a few wake-up calls. Take a look at how the Top 25 shifted this week.
Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 3: SEC taking over the top
We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 3.
Latest CFP, bowl projections: Big shifts follow a wild week
With thrilling finishes and some big upsets, here are projections for each postseason game following Week 3.
Week 4 top 25 betting lines: Texas favored at Tennessee; Oregon favored at USC
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Tennessee-Texas, USC-Oregon, Michigan-Iowa and every top 25 matchup.
Betting buzz: Chambliss the new Heisman favorite after Ole Miss' win over LSU
Trinidad Chambliss helped his case in the Heisman race with a huge performance in the Rebels' win over LSU.
Week 3 takeaways: Ole Miss is for real, and West Virginia might be too
Our college football experts break down the most important things they saw this weekend.
Week 3 AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
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Sights and sounds from a wild LSU-Ole Miss game
LSU-Ole Miss lived up to the hype. Here's all the best from Saturday.
A cathartic win 293 days in the making: Hanging in The Grove for Lane Kiffin's return
After unmatched hype and buildup -- and an epic scene at The Grove -- Ole Miss got the best of Lane Kiffin and LSU.
Texas Tech's Mahomes collaboration uniforms headline best threads for CFB Week 3
Mahomes' alma mater, Texas Tech, will don its "Let's Ride" uniforms Friday night against Houston, with the threads created in collaboration with the quarterback.
How and why Missouri is claiming a college football title 66 years later
Like Oklahoma State and Auburn before, another team is ready to hang a banner long after the season's games were played.
Big personality and big things for Jason Eck at New Mexico
In his second season with the Lobos, Eck has the university thinking about a bright future.
'Did that really happen?' How the Red Sox went from 10-17 to the postseason
When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff bound.
🏆 Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and more
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
AL West-leading Rangers lose versatile Quantrill to lat injury
The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.
Dodgers juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series
Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be…
Vlad Jr. (back) exits early in Jays' win at Texas
Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early Sunday against the Rangers because of left lower back tightness.
Brewers rack up 98th win to set franchise record
Milwaukee broke the single-season wins mark it set last season Sunday night, smothering Baltimore 3-0 to improve to 98-58.
Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500
The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).
Braves return to top of NL East with 7th title in 9 years
Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, Atlanta has rebounded after missing the playoffs last season.
Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball while on deck, sent to hospital for tests
Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the…
How to prepare for a potential lockout as a fantasy baseball commissioner
With a labor stoppage looking very likely for 2027, what steps should fantasy managers take today in order to be prepared?
MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking every team's October starting pitching options
Aces matter in the postseason. Which contenders are stocked with them -- and which are lacking quality arms?
MLB Power Rankings: Playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?
Lack of power? The ninth inning? Fatal October flaws for every MLB contender
Tired of seeing your favorite team go home early in the postseason? Here's one thing each current playoff team needs to address to make a deep run.
'That pitch was like a flash': Jacob Misiorowski's epic season, through those who have watched it
What's it like seeing a Cy Young favorite unleash a 105 mph fastball? We asked those around the Brewers' breakout star.
Sanchez over Misiorowski for NL Cy Young? Schlittler for Cy and MVP? Latest on awards races
Last chance for the candidates to make their case for MLB's biggest postseason awards.
The next Shohei Ohtani? Not so fast! Why we haven't seen more two-way stars in MLB
Ohtani's unprecedented success has reinforced just how difficult what he's doing really is.
The biggest success -- and biggest disappointment -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.
MLB teams with potential managerial and front office changes on the horizon
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down a number of looming decisions.
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