🏒 Playoff watch: Projections, draft lottery, more
The two Metro teams face off Monday -- and potentially again in April. Plus, full bracket projections, draft lottery standings.
Panthers' Rodrigues (finger) likely out for season
Evan Rodrigues' season is probably done after the Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Wild.
Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave
Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday.
Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.
Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin sit vs. Stars
Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are day-to-day with injuries and did not play in Saturday's loss to the Stars.
Capitals' Ovechkin notches 34th career hat trick
Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick in the Capitals' 7-4 win over the Mammoth on Thursday.
Cassidy out, Tortorella in for slumping Knights
The Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and turned to John Tortorella to replace him.
Ranking the top Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons for ousted fans
For the 16 fan bases whose team doesn't make it, here's a guide on who they should root for.
Power Rankings: Each franchise's career playoff points leader
As the postseason approaches, who has the most points in each team's history?
Miller’s new NFL mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.
🏈 Early look at 2027 free agency: The top players
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 49 stars to keep an eye on.
Former Vikings All-Pro safety Browner dies at 65
Joey Browner, the first defensive back selected by the Vikings in the first round and a member of the team's Ring of Honor, died Saturday at the age of 65.
Jets' Glenn: 'No doubt' that Smith is starting QB
Jets coach Aaron Glenn on Sunday became the first person from the organization to publicly declare Geno Smith as the starting quarterback, saying, "he's our guy."
Lynch: 49ers' injury conspiracy 'big nothing burger'
Speaking Sunday afternoon at the NFL's annual meetings, 49ers GM John Lynch ruled out one conspiracy theory behind the team's avalanche of injuries in 2025.
NFL: Stop vulnerable prediction market trades
The NFL asked prediction market operators to refrain from offering trades on events that can be easily manipulated or determined in advance.
Sources: NFL set to begin hiring replacement refs
NFL owners are "alarmed" by the state of negotiations with the NFL Referees Association and have authorized staff members to begin hiring and onboarding replacement officials in the coming weeks…
Source: Agreed-to Epenesa-Browns deal now off
The Cleveland Browns will not be signing AJ Epenesa, with the team uncomfortable finalizing the deal after the veteran defensive end had his physical, a source told ESPN on Sunday.
Eagles GM offers same reply to every Brown query
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had a stock answer for every question about receiver A.J. Brown that he fielded from the local media at the league meetings Sunday, opting for a neutral response…
GM: Garrett deal tweak not a precursor to trade
The modified language in Myles Garrett's contract is unrelated to a possible trade for the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Sunday.
Are tight ends making a first-round comeback? Why top NFL draft prospect Kenyon Sadiq could be next in line
Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren set the bar high last year, and Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq has a shot to reach it.
Keeping Colts in the family: Why the Irsay sisters are shunning private equity (for now)
Renovations to Lucas Oil Stadium will be costly, and Irsay-Gordon acknowledged diversified funding could help.
A former NFL GM's must-draft board: Tannenbaum pounds the table for 14 prospects
Mike Tannenbaum picks the draft prospects he'd want to target across all seven rounds.
Predicting top wide receiver prospects' NFL stats: Who ranks No. 1 in the 2026 draft class?
Which receivers in the 2026 draft class will have the most success in the pros? We have projections for the top prospects.
Jets brass showing interest in Ty Simpson, but is it enough to draft him?
New York's brass went to Tuscaloosa to meet face-to-face with the No. 2 quarterback prospect in the 2026 draft.
Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures.
'Arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal.
Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron and Chris Redman begin pro coaching careers in familiar spots
The UFL comes out swinging in Columbus, Louisville and Birmingham with familiar college stars as coaches.
25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.
The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.
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.
👀 Playoff watch: Projections, draft lottery, more
Could Pistons-Thunder be a Finals preview? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.
Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.
Bucks eliminated from playoffs with blowout loss
The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.
Maxey returns as healthy 76ers rally past Hornets
Fully healthy for the first time in months, the 76ers' Big Three of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey helped stop a red-hot Hornets team for a critical road win.
Knicks' McBride, back from core injury, exits loss
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride returned for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February, but appeared to get injured again in the loss to OKC.
Raps use 31-0 run to pummel sputtering Magic
The Raptors used a 31-0 run in the first half to rout the Magic 139-87 on Sunday, the longest unanswered run in the play-by-play era.
'Gap' year? Celts win 50th as Brown jabs doubters
The Celtics are headed back to the playoffs thanks to another 50-win season. Not too bad for a "gap" year, according to Jaylen Brown.
Kryptonite for 10 NBA title contenders: Which weaknesses could sink playoff teams?
We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses, how it will impact the postseason and which team is best positioned to exploit them.
Future of Giannis and Ja, and the big questions facing every NBA lottery team
With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.
Miller’s new NFL mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.
Are tight ends making a first-round comeback? Why top NFL draft prospect Kenyon Sadiq could be next in line
Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren set the bar high last year, and Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq has a shot to reach it.
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
Illini make OC Lunney their highest-paid assistant
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. received a new three-year, $4.35 million deal that makes him the highest-paid assistant in team history.
Kiffin: 'Ton of work' remains to turn around LSU
Lane Kiffin cautioned that LSU's turnaround into the program he envisions won't "happen overnight" and that "a ton of work" remains.
Barnes retiring as Oregon State athletic director
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes, who has overseen the school's new paradigm in the wake of the collapse and rebuild of the Pac-12, is retiring, the school announced.
QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.
IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.
Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26
A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.
Gamecocks land OL recruit with no football chops
Neff Giwa, a 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football, has committed to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.
Ole Miss plans institute to study gambling risk
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national…
Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
How the top DL signings will fit in 2026 including three five-stars at LSU
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
2026 college football SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams
The first SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2026 season.
Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka?
Jackie Robinson joins EA Sports College Football 26 in Record Breakers Vol. 3
The Baseball Hall of Famer and trailblazer was a football star at UCLA in the 1930s and '40s, and will join Dwight Freeney and Timmy Chang in the new release.
'A litmus test for the system': $50 million rosters and Nebraska's big challenge
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.
Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?
News: JJ Wetherholt's weekend warrants your attention
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Free agent pickups: Don't hesitate to add Sal Stewart
Many top rookies made a big early impression, but it's one who debuted late last season who is most available.
The best -- and worst -- automated balls-and-strikes challenges of opening weekend
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from MLB's opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out from baseball's return.
'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
The Rangers' outfielder has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.
'Nobody has seen the best in Vladdy yet': How a dominant October took Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a new level
Toronto's slugger proved he was a superstar in the playoffs, but it was in his leadership that he really stepped up. Now, the hope is that carries over to 2026 -- and beyond.
World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
⚾ 2026 predictions: Playoff teams, award winners
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.
Jays' Schneider finds letter, reassurance from Kerr
Blue Jays manager John Schneider received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr about how to deal with his World Series Game 7 heartbreak.
Imai struggles with nerves, walks in Astros debut
Tatsuya Imai allowed three hits and four runs with four walks and four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings in his debut for the Astros on Sunday, a 9-7 win over the Angels.
Jays pitchers set mark with 50 K's in 1st 3 games
The Blue Jays started the 50th season in team history by striking out 50 batters in their opening series against the Athletics, setting the major league record for strikeouts in the first three games…
M's Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in '26 debut
Emerson Hancock pitched six hitless innings for the Mariners in his season debut before being removed from the game by manager Dan Wilson.
Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount
Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.
Murakami joins DeLauter in elite rookie HR club
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians have accomplished something in the last week that had been done only twice before: homering in each of their…
Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs poke fun at Zack Wheeler's rib removal in rehab promo
The Philadelphia Phillies' ace had a rib removed as part of a surgery to remove a blood clot -- and kept it in his closet.
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