Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
NHL goalies' save percentage lowest in 30 years
The average NHL goalie save percentage is under .900 for the first time in three decades.
Quick, 40, 3-time Cup champion, plays last game
In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to the…
Flyers get 1st berth since '20; Canes tops in East
In front of a frenzied home crowd Monday night, first-year coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers posted a 3-2 shootout win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurricanes, securing a…
Sabres take division after ending playoff drought
After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.
Undecided Ovi hears chants of 'One more year!'
Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale Tuesday, heard chants…
Jackets coach torches players: 'They don't care'
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness questioned his players' desire to win after an uninspiring season-ending loss to the Capitals.
NHL playoff watch: What's on the line in Wednesday's games
There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order.
Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?
Is Nathan MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
Ovi's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
The case for the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's MVP trophy of record
The Lindsay and Hart winner can be considered the league's best player. But the latter has a lot more prestige.
Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2026 season
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.
Hail Raiser: Commanders roll out fresh uniforms with new alternate logo
Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.
Kiper's new two-round NFL mock draft: 64 picks, 64 landing spots for top prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
The college football fan's guide to this year's NFL draft: Top schools, trends, more
Attention college football fans: The NFL draft is coming. Here's everything you need to know.
Remembering 'Coach Mac': Jeff Legwold shares his best Dave McGinnis memories
Legwold and the late McGinnis formed a bond over combine breakfasts, large trucks, makeshift wallets and bobbleheads.
Packers clear the way for Matthew Golden to emerge in Year 2
After trading Dontayvion Wicks and letting Romeo Doubs walk, Green Bay is counting on Golden, the 2025 first-round WR, to step up.
Which 3-0 team tops the list, plus an exciting stat for each team
The Dallas Renegades are scoring at a high rate; the DC Defenders have bounced back after losing the opener.
More than a mullet and mustache, Gennings Dunker has taken over the NFL draft
He was "one of five" on Iowa's OL. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
Report: Ex-Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash
Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to…
Ex-Cardinals coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies
Former Tennessee assistant Dave McGinnis, who also served as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in a decorated career on the NFL sidelines, died at 74 on Monday with his family by his side at…
Adderley joins Colts, ending 3-year retirement
Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.
Eagles GM reiterates Brown stance despite moves
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Tuesday kept the same public stance regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown despite the team's recent trade for Dontayvion Wicks.
Raiders getting calls inquiring about No. 1 pick
Raiders GM John Spytek said teams have called to inquire about the possibility of trading for the No. 1 pick but added, "Those teams know where they stand."
Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at the…
Sources: Giants' talks with Lawrence hit impasse
The Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II have reached an impasse on talks over a new contract extension, sources told NFL Network on Tuesday night.
NFL hires Flinn as senior VP of global flag football
Brian Flinn has been named the NFL's senior vice president of global flag football.
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
Which of the NFL draft's quarterbacks will be elite? Average? Busts?
Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class.
2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.
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.
No seats, no silence: A night inside the Clippers' Wall
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons
Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
LeBron outside the top 20?! Steph at 50?! How we ranked this postseason's stars
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish
LaMelo Ball made the go-ahead bucket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges sealed the win with a block at the buzzer to propel the Hornets and oust the Heat in Tuesday night's play-in…
No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for Rockets
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could…
Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-in
Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops team
Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.
Amazon feed cuts out late in Heat-Hornets thriller
Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.
Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Spo: Ball should've been tossed for Adebayo trip
Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.
🏀 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Summer is here for 11 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for Miami, Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
'He turned into the Black Mamba': Inside Kobe Bryant's 60-point farewell
From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
The Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA championship, and the Celtics are favored to represent the Eastern Conference.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
More than a mullet and mustache, Gennings Dunker has taken over the NFL draft
He was "one of five" on Iowa's OL. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
Five-star DE Sweeney commits to Texas Tech
Texas Tech picked up its latest five-star commitment with a pledge from defensive end Anthony Sweeney, ESPN's No. 18 overall prospect in the 2027 class.
🏈 Connelly's favorite transfer classes for 2026
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
CFP unveils 'meaningful enhancements' to logo
The College Football Playoff on Tuesday announced a "refreshed" logo with "meaningful enhancements," the most visible being the addition of the three-letter acronym "CFP" now joined along with the…
Sources: '27 QB Lopati decommits from Illinois
Four-star passer Kamden Lopati, ESPN's No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 cycle, has decommitted from Illinois, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Michigan lands Illini QB decommit Lopati
One day after pulling his pledge from Illinois, four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has committed to Michigan, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Bowden's name added to airport in Tallahassee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dedication of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport on Tuesday.
Fickell says departure of AD McIntosh 'not easy'
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell acknowledged Tuesday he was disappointed about the departure of athletic director Chris McIntosh, but doesn't believe it will have an impact on his future with the…
Iowa 'disappointed' after NCAA vacates four wins
Iowa will have to vacate four victories from the 2023 season for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he'd entered the transfer portal, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
Ex-Michigan coach Moore avoids jail in sentencing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation Tuesday for misdemeanors related to a confrontation with his executive assistant.
Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks -- and two possible trades
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks, including two potential trades and plenty of impact additions.
The college football fan's guide to this year's NFL draft: Top schools, trends, more
Attention college football fans: The NFL draft is coming. Here's everything you need to know.
College football Way-Too-Early Top 25: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'
Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain
Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
O's manager has 7 cheek fractures, broken jaw
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered at least seven fractures in his cheek as well as a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a line drive during a game Monday against the Diamondbacks.
Duran: Obscene gesture due to fan crossing line
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan who he said told him to "kill myself" during Boston's loss to the Twins on Tuesday.
Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M
The Tigers and rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $150 million, the team announced Wednesday.
⚾ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury
Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Yankees' bleak bats return in 7-1 loss to Angels
A night after New York's 11-run explosion in a comeback victory over the Angels, the Yankees reverted to their offensively troubled ways in a 7-1 loss to Los Angeles at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday…
What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.
What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.
The art of pitching, according to the two best pitchers on the planet
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes share the finer points of the craft.
UCLA baseball to don retro No. 42 tribute uniforms ahead of Jackie Robinson Day
The barrier-breaking legend played four sports at UCLA, and the Bruins baseball team will honor his legacy.
The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game's most legendary players, what he means to baseball and his lasting impact.
Boston loses again, Willson Contreras leaves early
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Crochet? Crow-Armstrong? Which slow starting superstars should cause concern?
Do April showers bring May...fantasy points? Some slow fantasy starts might lead to improved production.
'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
From Ivy League catcher to Yankees' cleanup hitter: The under-the-radar rise of Ben Rice
Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.
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