🔮 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.
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.
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…
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.
With no trade yet, and suspension nearing its end, Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets
Still awaiting a potential trade, Winnipeg players are preparing for difficult conversations should star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a former NHL MVP and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, rejoin the…
Panthers become 1st team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in 3 straight games
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three goals, and the surging Florida Panthers rolled past the Seattle Kraken 8-3 on Saturday night at Amerant Bank Arena, becoming the first team in NHL…
NHL Tonight: Previewing Blue Jackets-Wild, Hurricanes-Flames
Just two games on the schedule for hockey fans Sunday, but here's what you need to know.
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.
Rankings: How high should Rangers goalies be ranked?
Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini lead, while Igor Shesterkin's injury shakes up the goalie rankings.
Drafted your team, now what? Here's how easy it is to manage your team every week
Managing your fantasy hockey lineup is easier than you think with this easy-to-follow daily routine.
Guide to every Week 6 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
There are 13 more games in Week 6, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.
Our Week 6 crystal ball: Five analysts make predictions, from upsets to TD scorers
First touchdown of 2026 for Drake London? Aaron Rodgers climbing the NFL record books? The Texans pulling an upset?
📊 Kiper's 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.
Bears CB Gordon, oft-injured since $40M deal, activated from PUP list
Bears nickel corner Kyler Gordon has been activated off the PUP list and could make his season debut against the Falcons.
Patriots activate WR Brown for Sunday's game vs. Jets
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing the past four games with a right high ankle sprain, the team announced.
49ers rule out Bosa for MNF, still hopeful for Evans, Juszczyk
The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait at least another week for the return of defensive end Nick Bosa, though there's at least a chance they'll have both receiver Mike Evans and fullback Kyle…
Saints owner Benson, after pointed comments, endorses Moore, coaches
Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed Kellen Moore and the coaching staff Friday, three days after her pointed comments about the state of the team.
Sources: Bears plan to start QB Williams in Week 6 vs. Falcons
The Bears will start Caleb Williams on Sunday against the Falcons after the star quarterback missed the past three games due to a torn hamstring.
Beake, GM of Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl teams, dies at 87
John Beake, who was instrumental in the trade for John Elway and helped guide the Denver Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl titles in the late 1990s, has died at age 87, the team said Saturday.
Sources: Saints' Shough playing with 2 broken bones in non-throwing hand
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his left hand, sources told ESPN.
Eagles star QB Hurts placed on IR, expected to be out indefinitely
The Eagles have placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with numerous doctors and experts, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.
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.
Inactives watch: Caleb Williams to play; Hurts, Jackson ruled out for Week 6
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
Ranking the top 10 Super Bowl performances by a rookie: From Timmy Smith to Malcolm Butler
Which rookies made a name from themselves in the Super Bowl over the years? We listed 10 standout performances, plus honorable mentions.
Patriots' rookie report: How is the class of 2026 doing, and who has made an impact already?
With two rookies assuming starting roles, let's take a look at how this year's draft class has panned out.
Pop quizzes from Aaron Rodgers?! How Steelers QB preps pass catchers for games
The 42-year-old veteran acts more like Simon Cowell than Ken Jennings as he builds trust with his teammates.
Why Micah Parsons trade will linger over Cowboys, Packers for years to come
We examine the fallout and lingering impact on both franchises more than a year after the blockbuster deal.
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.
Nuggets' Strawther out with sprained knee, will be reevaluated in six weeks
The Nuggets will be without Julian Strawther indefinitely after the versatile 24-year-old guard/forward sprained his left knee while playing a preseason game at the Clippers.
🎤 Steve Lacy delights crowd with viral 'LeBron, LeBron, LeBron' cover of 'Oh Yeah?'
Lacy sang a few bars from the viral cover of his hit song "Oh Yeah?" at a concert in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday night.
76ers, needing frontcourt help, convert 7-foot-6 Fall to two-way contract
The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract.
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 with an additional filing submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Embiid adamant no one will 'take a back seat' on star-laden Sixers
Without VJ Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest glimpse of what his team may look like this season, including LeBron James…
Spurs going with 3-guard starting lineup in season opener vs. Thunder
The Spurs will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama when they face the Thunder in Tuesday's season opener.
No. 1 pick Dybantsa to have ankle checked after leaving preseason finale
First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.
Sources: Knicks waiving Brown, keeping Wiseman ahead of opener
The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown and keeping James Wiseman on the roster as the team heads into its regular-season opener, sources told ESPN.
Durant, Ishbia go back and forth over framing of Suns tenure
Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia on social media for framing Phoenix's acquisition of Durant as a mistake.
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.
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.
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.
Top CFP contenders after an upset-filled Saturday? Here's our best playoff guess
We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country at midseason.
Week 7's best game? Impossible to choose on a wild Saturday
With five top-7 teams losing and dramatic finishes across the board, college football brought the heat in Week 7.
Ohio State survives Indiana on Marsh's fourth-down misstep
Ohio State survived what appeared to be the go-ahead score when Nick Marsh's left foot was ruled to be out of bounds as the Buckeyes beat Indiana 19-15 on Saturday.
Air Force: Service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game
A member of the Air Force has died from his injuries after he fell while attempting to rappel from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration before UTSA's football game against Navy…
One week after benching, Raiola rebounds to rally Ducks past former team
Dylan Raiola came off the bench against his former team and led Oregon to a fourth-quarter comeback victory over Nebraska.
Miami survives two Hail Marys, leaving FSU without answers in 2OT thriller
Miami withstood a pair of Hail Mary attempts from Florida State to come away with a 43-35, double-overtime win and a likely move to No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia after Stockton's fumble dooms Bulldogs
Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown's dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia after taking advantage of a key fumble by Gunner Stockton with 58 seconds left.
Big 12 admits error in Notre Dame-BYU ending, says Irish had 1 second left
The Big 12 said officials incorrectly ended Saturday night's game between BYU and Notre Dame and that the Irish should have had another second on the clock to run a final play.
'Emotional' Sitake reminiscences after BYU's upset of Notre Dame
With a defensive stop that concluded in the end zone on the game's final play, No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory Saturday, the Fighting Irish's first loss of…
📸 Top scenes from a wild, historic day in college football
There were some incredible college football scenes on Saturday. Here's the best sights from a special day in the ever-chaotic sport we all love.
No. 15 Kentucky grabs share of SEC lead with comeback win over Oklahoma
Kentucky pulled even with No. 1 Georgia for the SEC lead after rallying to beat Oklahoma 21-13 on Saturday night.
Jon Sumrall's cowboy hat, Auburn's caption tops trolls from Week 7 in college football
After the upset, Sumrall was in a celebratory mood, donning a cowboy hat fit for a Texan while striding through the hallways of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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.
Indiana is no longer a team that looks for moral victories
If the past two years had been a celebration for Indiana, Saturday was less a culmination than a reminder.
195 consecutive games? All the numbers behind Auburn's wild upset of No. 1 Georgia
Entering this week, unranked squads trailing the AP No. 1 team by at least 14 points had lost 195 consecutive games ... but Auburn had other plans.
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.
The ALCS is tied at 2-2! Takeaways from Rays' Game 4 victory
Tampa Bay topped Cleveland on Saturday to even their series. Here's how it went down.
🤔 Offseason questions for eliminated teams
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.
'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.
DeLauter's costly miscue deflates Guardians' hopes as Game 4 slips away
Chase DeLauter's error in right field opened the door for the Rays in the pivotal seventh inning, and Tampa Bay went on to win 7-3 to even the ALCS at 2-2.
Rays capitalize on Guardians' errors to even ALCS at 2-2
Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda combined to go 6-for-14 with five RBIs as the Rays tied the ALCS at 2-2 with Saturday's 7-3 win over the Guardians.
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.
'We just fell short': What Dodgers' failed three-peat bid means for their future
The Dodgers' October came to a screeching halt with a sweep at the hands of the Brewers. What's next in Los Angeles?
ALCS, NLCS odds: Guardians now favored to face Brewers, who swept 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.
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