Which NHL teams have the longest postseason droughts?
The Buffalo Sabres are among the teams in the NHL with the longest active postseason droughts. See which other teams make the list.
Which player has the most career points in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky is among the NHL players with the most career points. Check out the rest of the list now.
NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason
It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
Detroit draws record 14,288 fans for PWHL game
The Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens played in front of 14,288 fans Sunday night, setting an attendance record for a professional women's hockey game in the United States.
Road to men's Frozen Four: Conference tournament results, schedules
Six automatic bids in the NCAA men's hockey tournament are on the line over the next two weeks.
Now a Central rival, Rantanen returns to Colorado
For the first time in his NHL career, Mikko Rantanen was a visitor Sunday in a building he called home for a decade.
Ovechkin nets 887th, now 8 away from NHL record
In Washington's 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, as the Capitals captain deflected a shot…
Jets letting Pionk recover for playoff 'long run'
Jets defenseman Neal Pionk is considered week-to-week because of a lower-body injury, with coach Scott Arniel saying they will keep Pionk out because they "need him for the long run here."
Injured Flames forward Backlund week-to-week
Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.
Golden Knights sign G Hill to 6-year, $37.5M deal
The Golden Knights have signed goaltender Adin Hill to a six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season, a deal that averages $6.25 million per year.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals back at No. 1, plus each team's playoff scoring leaders
Here come the Avalanche and Senators! And with March Madness coming soon, who is each NHL team's postseason tournament hero?
Inside the Sabres' never-ending rebuild -- and how they get back to the playoffs
From Ryan O'Reilly to Jack Eichel to Sam Reinhart and more, success follows for a player once he leaves, with Buffalo set to miss the playoffs again.
Flames' Zary gets 2 games for elbowing Pettersson
Flames forward Connor Zary earned a two-game suspension for his blindside hit of the Canucks' Elias Pettersson in Wednesday night's game.
Wisconsin looks to cap one of the best seasons ever with a national title
The Badgers and coach Mark Johnson know plenty about winning, but they've taken it to another level.
New team, new timeline? What to expect out of Ritchie, Minten, other traded NHL prospects
How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.
NHL Awards Watch: New leaders for Hart, Norris as playoff races heat up
With about a month left, there are new leaders for league MVP and the best defenseman. Here are the results of our poll of PHWA voters.
Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin's goals record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.
Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Smith-Schuster returning to Chiefs, sources say
Free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal.
Source: 49ers, Juszczyk reunite after brief split
After a brief parting, fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, a source told ESPN.
Vikings acquiring RB Mason in trade with 49ers
The Vikings added a young veteran running back to pair with starter Aaron Jones, landing Jordan Mason in a trade with the 49ers.
Sources: Texans' Stingley gets record deal for DB
Derek Stingley has agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension with the Texans that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, sources told ESPN.
Former Viking Flatley, 1963 ROY, dies at age 84
Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL Rookie of the Year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84.
Falcons keep Cousins, triggering bonus guarantee
The Falcons kept quarterback Kirk Cousins on their roster past 4 p.m. ET Saturday, triggering a guarantee on a $10 million roster bonus that is due in 2026.
Ravens adding QB Rush as Lamar's new backup
The Ravens reached agreement with former Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush on Sunday, his agency, Equity Sports, announced.
Bengals reach extensions with Chase, Higgins
The Bengals have secured two of the NFL's most prominent wide receivers, with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins telling Fox Sports that they have agreed to contract extensions.
Experts debate free agency: Which team made the best signing or trade?
We asked 10 experts to weigh in on the best overall move of NFL free agency.
From finding WR1 to upgrading the run game: Four keys Raiders need to address
The Raiders have their starting quarterback -- but he still needs a WR1 and O-line protection.
New Packers CB Nate Hobbs thinks their secondary could be 'legendary'
The Packers are expected to jettison Jaire Alexander, which means Hobbs could be a key to their DB corps.
How does Josh Allen getting paid affect the rest of the Bills?
Will the Bills see out all six years of the quarterback's deal? Probably not.
With Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins extended, what's next for Bengals, Trey Hendrickson?
What's a good return on investment for the Bengals' huge offensive dollars? Is there enough remaining to sign Hendrickson?
A.J. Brown one-ups former Eagles teammate Isaiah Rodgers with mannequin collection
The Philadelphia Eagles star receiver has nine different mannequins with a uniform for every one of his career stops.
Fantasy impact of offseason NFL movement: Kupp to Seahawks
Kupp to Seahawks. Hopkins to Ravens. Here is a one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.
QB moves in free agency: Best fits and big questions
Sam Darnold to Seattle. Geno Smith to Las Vegas. Aaron Rodgers to ...? Our experts sort through all the moves.
Watts, Sonics icon and Seattle fixture, dies at 73
Donald "Slick" Watts, a former Sonics player who went on to become a fixture in Seattle, died at age 73.
No plan to shut down Bulls' Ball, Donovan says
Lonzo Ball missed his seventh game with a right wrist injury on Saturday night but there's no plan to shut him down for the rest of the season.
Kerr passes Attles as Warriors' winningest coach
Steve Kerr earned his 558th regular-season victory as head coach of the Warriors, breaking Al Attles' franchise record.
Sources: Brunson expected out another 1-2 weeks
Knicks star Jalen Brunson is expected to miss another one to two weeks while rehabbing from a right ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games
Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Magic beat Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday to end the Cavs' winning streak at 16 games.
Postseason tracker: Who clinched playoff, play-in spots?
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.
Who are the biggest risers and fallers of the 2024 season?
Our experts break down which players saw a substantial shift in fantasy value this season.
No 'trust the process'? What's next for the Phoenix Suns
The Suns are in danger of missing the play-in tournament with the most expensive roster in the NBA.
An oral history of the day the NBA shut down
On the fifth anniversary of the NBA suspending its season, ESPN reveals how it happened, down to the minute -- told by the players, executives, politicians, doctors and journalists who were there.
How a 64-team college football tournament would play out
What if the CFP went as deep as March Madness? We picked our college football bracket and played out the first two rounds.
Heupel values spring game's big stage for Vols
Tennessee will hold its spring game in the usual scrimmage format on April 12, with coach Josh Heupel saying Friday that creating a big stage for his players benefits their development.
Big 12 moves 10 games to Friday night in 2025
The Big 12 has moved six of its conference football games to Friday nights next fall among 10 contests in all that were selected to be played a day earlier than usual.
Top 2027 DE recruit Wesley reclassifies to 2026
Defensive end prospect Richard Wesley, one of the nation's top recruits in the 2027 high school class, has reclassified into the 2026 cycle and will sign with a college program later this year, he…
George to 'enhance' program at Bowling Green
Eddie George says he's ready for the challenge of taking of Bowling Green and is aiming to "enhance" a program that is coming off a FCS playoff berth.
Battle, DB star at USC and former Jet, dies at 78
Mike Battle, an All-American defensive back and a member of USC's 1967 national championship team who later played two seasons for the New York Jets, died last week. He was 78.
Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing
Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media activity…
Sports columnist, author Feinstein dies at age 69
John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday.
AAC requiring minimum $10M payout to athletes
The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.
Twins pitcher Canterino to miss 3rd season in row
Twins pitching prospect Matt Canterino, who had Tommy John surgery in 2023, will miss his third consecutive season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Marlins lose OF Sanchez (oblique) for four weeks
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez, 27, who suffered a left oblique injury during Thursday's spring training game against the Houston Astros, will be sidelined for four weeks, first-year manager…
Twins' Lewis leaves game with hamstring injury
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis left Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston with a leg injury.
Valdez gets 4th straight Astros Opening Day start
Framber Valdez has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time.
Hanshin Tigers sweep Cubs, Dodgers in shutouts
The Hanshin Tigers capped a two-game sweep over MLB clubs with a 3-0 win over the Dodgers, following a matching victory over the Cubs the day before.
Gallo cut by White Sox, eyes switch to pitching
Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.
Yanks scratch Schmidt (shoulder) from next start
New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt, 29, who went 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts for the Yankees last year, was scratched from his Grapefruit League start against the Toronto Blue Jays on…
Betts (illness) out for Tokyo Series; lost 15 pounds
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week.
MLB's villains or its gold standard? How the Los Angeles Dodgers got here
Love them or loathe them, the defending champs built a new evil empire with a series of monumental moves.
From 40/70 to 40/30? Ronald Acuna Jr. says he'll be more careful on the basepaths this season -- but no one believes him
After a second ACL tear, the Braves' 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger -- and healthier -- than ever.
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft.
A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? Spring numbers we do (and don't) believe in
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real and what's not.
How Jacob deGrom is learning to throw smarter, not harder
He hasn't pitched a full season since 2019 -- but the Rangers ace has a plan to make 2025 special.
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