NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the player who must step up for every team
The Capitals and Leafs move up in another shuffle of the top 5. Plus, which players must improve off of slow starts?
Habs eye French-speaking GM to assist Gorton
The Canadiens plan to hire a French-speaking GM to work with new executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton, who will be tasked with turning around the struggling organization.
Agent: Bruins forward DeBrusk asks for trade
The agent for Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk confirmed to ESPN that his client wants a trade.
Devils extend Hughes with 8-year, $64M contract
The Devils on Tuesday rewarded Jack Hughes with an eight-year, $64 million contract extension.
NHL suspends Kings' Lemieux 5 games for biting
The NHL announced late Tuesday night that it had suspended Los Angeles Kings forward Brendan Lemieux five games for biting the hand of Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk last weekend.
Kane reports to minors, denies rift with Sharks
Evander Kane practiced with the Sharks' minor league affiliate on Tuesday after completing a 21-game suspension. He said there's a "good plan in place" for his return to the NHL and said he "didn't…
Bruins coach Cassidy placed in COVID protocol
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy has been placed in the COVID-19 protocol ahead of Tuesday night's game.
Ranking the NHL's best team dogs
From Biscuit to Bolt to Smash to Bark-Andre Furry, we determined the league's top dogs.
Bruins' Marchand (slew-footing) banned 3 games
Brad Marchand was suspended three games for slew-footing Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Sunday.
Who will be the next Canadiens GM, and what's next for Bergevin?
Montreal made major front-office moves on Sunday. Here's whom it'll target in the GM search, what other moves could be made and what the next steps are for Bergevin.
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
Safety Vaccaro shifts focus from NFL to esports
Despite receiving offers from multiple NFL teams, safety Kenny Vaccaro is forgoing the chance at a Super Bowl victory to instead compete for a Halo World Championship through his organization Gamers…
Hill to start at QB for Saints vs. Dallas, per source
Taysom Hill will make his first start at quarterback this season for the Saints on Thursday night, a source told ESPN, after he practiced fully all week with a partially torn plantar fascia that has…
Browns GM expecting 'best football' from Mayfield
Browns GM Andrew Berry expects QB Baker Mayfield, who ranks 26th in QBR this season while battling various injuries, "to play his best football" after the team's bye week.
Texans say Reid to play after Week 12 benching
Safety Justin Reid will return to play on Sunday after he was benched in Week 12 for disciplinary reasons.
Source: Cooper expected to play for DAL vs. NO
Dallas Cowboys wideout Amari Cooper, who missed the past two games after testing positive for COVID-19, is expected to play Thursday against New Orleans, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.
Giants' Jones 'preparing to play' against Dolphins
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones says he is "preparing to play" Sunday against the Miami Dolphins despite a neck injury.
Source: Bucs' AB to miss at least 2 more weeks
Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown is expected to miss at least two more weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that Brown's return from an ankle injury is being…
Lamar on 4-INT game: 'I looked like a rookie'
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said Wednesday he "looked like a rookie" after reviewing his four-interception performance in Sunday's win over the Browns.
Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 13
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.
NFL MVP watch: Brady on top; Allen still worth a buy
Tom Brady is the MVP favorite, but are there better values out there? Doug Kezirian breaks down the main candidates and looks at other awards races to watch heading into Week 13.
NFL betting market watch: Winter weather coming, Patriots-Bills total dropping
David Purdum looks at line movement, how weather is impacting betting and gives an update on where the money lies on Week 13 NFL games.
How good is your NFL coach on fourth-down calls? We rank all 32
Coaches are going for it more on fourth, and they're getting better at it. Which coaches are best and what was your team's most important fourth down?
'He changed my son's life:' How the Ravens' Mark Andrews inspires others with diabetes
Baltimore's star tight end has had Type 1 diabetes since he was a child, and he tries to motivate others by sharing his story.
Rookie rankings: Micah Parsons jumps to No. 1, but who else makes the top 10?
Who are the top first-years through 12 weeks of the NFL season? How high does Mac Jones rank?
Tannenbaum's QB rankings: Tagovailoa's big rise, Newton's struggles and Wentz's big arm
Here are Mike Tannenbaum's NFL QB ratings and what he saw on the field under center this week, including Tua Tagovailoa's progress and a big throw from Carson Wentz.
Packers jump back up to No. 1 in Power Rankings, plus how every team's confidence has evolved
Confidence in Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars is falling, but we're feeling better about Nick Bosa and the 49ers and Mac Jones and the surging Patriots.
Why the NFL in 2021 feels more balanced -- and unpredictable -- than ever before
Twenty-five games have been decided on the final play, upsets are everywhere and the league seems to be without a true Goliath.
Sources: Nuggets' Hyland, Rivers enter protocol
The Denver Nuggets could be without guards Bones Hyland and Austin Rivers for at least 10 days after they entered the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, sources told ESPN.
Booker exits win vs. Warriors with hammy injury
Devin Booker left the Suns' big matchup with the Warriors on Tuesday night with a left hamstring injury and did not return.
LeBron in health and safety protocols, out Tue.
LeBron James has entered the league's health and safety protocols, and sources told ESPN he is expected to miss several games.
White becomes 2nd Bulls player with COVID-19
Chicago guard Coby White becomes the second Bulls player to test positive for COVID-19 and won't travel to New York this week for games against the Knicks and Nets.
Lillard MRI shows ab injury; out at least 10 days
Blazers guard Damian Lillard has lower abdominal tendinopathy, an MRI confirmed, and will miss at least 10 days, the team announced.
Bulls, Heat lose picks over Lonzo, Lowry deals
The Bulls and Heat will both lose their next available second-round pick for violations related to the signings of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry.
Sources: Adebayo to miss 4-6 weeks for surgery
Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 18.7 points and 10.2 rebounds this season, is expected to miss four to six weeks, sources told ESPN, after the Heat center suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb in…
They voted: Recent Knicks villain Trae Young among athletes who got a vote for New York City mayor
The write-in choices for the New York City mayor's race were released Wednesday. After dominating in Madison Square Garden in the playoffs, Young got a vote. However, Knicks players and Aaron Judge…
Will Zion's return save the Pelicans' season?
The Pelicans built their roster around Zion Williamson, but he hasn't played a game this season. Will his return to the lineup fix New Orleans' problems?
NBA Power Rankings: Can anyone catch the Suns and Warriors?
The Suns are riding a 16-game winning streak into back-to-back matchups against the league-best Warriors. Who takes the top spot?
Nelson, No. 2 QB in 2023, follows Riley to USC
Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson, the No. 3 prospect in the class of 2023, has followed Lincoln Riley to USC, announcing his commitment to the Trojans in a Twitter post Tuesday.
Cumbie leaving Texas Tech for head La. Tech gig
Louisiana Tech has hired Sonny Cumbie to replace Skip Holtz as its new head football coach. Cumbie will continue to coach Texas Tech through its bowl game.
Cyclones AD reveals cancer fight in letter to fans
In a letter to Iowa State Cyclones fans, the school's athletic director, Jamie Pollard, reveals that he has testicular cancer.
Father charged in death of ex-UCF RB Anderson
Former UCF running back Otis Anderson Jr. was shot and killed Monday and his father has been charged in his death.
Arizona hires Bruins D-line coach Nansen as DC
Arizona has hired UCLA defensive line coach Johnny Nansen to replace Don Brown as its defensive coordinator.
Sooners' Wease, Haselwood, Stogner in portal
Oklahoma's Theo Wease, Jadon Haselwood and Austin Stogner are the latest Sooners players to enter the transfer portal in the wake of Lincoln Riley accepting the coaching job at USC.
Wolverines join UGA, Bama, Cincy in CFP top four
After defeating Ohio State, and with the Big Ten title game up next, Michigan found itself inside the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, joining Georgia, Alabama and…
Kelly says LSU coaching job too good to pass up
Brian Kelly said Wednesday that he had no plans to leave Notre Dame entering the 2021 season, but the opportunity at LSU was too good to pass on.
What's next for LSU and Notre Dame after Brian Kelly's stunning move?
In a move that will shake up the sport, Kelly is leaving Notre Dame for LSU. Here's what it means for both storied programs.
'I want it more than anyone': How Aidan Hutchinson's bet on himself is paying off in big ways
Decades after Bo Schembechler made the phrase "Those who stay will be champions" famous, Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson is epitomizing it.
Bottom 10: Revealing the final standings for 2021
Was UMass' October win over UConn enough to keep the Minutemen from being our best worst team in college football?
Week 13 overreactions: Big moves from Kelly and Riley, Bama's fault line, Big 12's demise
Lincoln Riley made the right call, Georgia's defense will dominate, Heisman hype and other overreactions.
Oklahoma and Texas show how quickly the tables can turn in college football
Both teams were finagling their way into the most exclusive club in CFB. Since then, it's been issue after another.
Alabama gets exposed, the key to beating Georgia and more college football takeaways
Our reporters break down the college football landscape, from playoff hopefuls to Heisman contenders.
College football Power Rankings after Week 13
Ohio State falls. Alabama survives. Bedlam, possibly the last in the rivalry, lived up to the hype. See how Week 13's biggest games impacted the Power Rankings.
Sources: Dodgers expected to bring back Taylor
Chris Taylor, who earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 while playing six positions for the Dodgers, is expected to return to the team via free agency, sources told ESPN.
Source: D-backs add MLB saves leader Melancon
Closer Mark Melancon and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Mets' Scherzer ready for pressure, leadership role
New Mets pitcher Max Scherzer said the pressure of playing in New York "is a privilege, not a problem" and he looks forward to helping shape the culture of the team's clubhouse, which faced…
Hoyt, White Sox's Cy Young winner in 1983, dies
LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 American League Cy Young Award with the White Sox, has died. He was 66.
Sources: MLB, players no closer to agreement
Major League Baseball and the players' union are no closer to a new collective bargaining agreement with the expiration of the current one looming, sources said.
Braves tender contract to NL RBIs leader Duvall
The Braves tendered a contract to OF Adam Duvall and also reached agreements with Orlando Arcia and Guillermo Heredia in a flurry of moves before Tuesday night's deadline.
Countdown to 11:59 p.m. ET: Everything you need to know about MLB's looming lockout
Will baseball's labor strife halt the hot stove and possibly even delay the 2022 season? We've got answers to all your questions ahead of tonight's deadline.
2021-22 MLB free agency, offseason trade news and hot stove updates
Who are some of the top free agents for 2022? Which teams are looking to make big trades? We've got everything you need to know about the hot stove season.
MLB free-agency tracker: Latest moves, grades and analysis
Need to keep tabs on all the major signings? Want to know how our experts grade the big deals?
Grading the Rangers' latest splurge
The Rangers have spent a staggering $561 million so far. But will it be enough to win the AL West?
Sources: Paxton, Red Sox agree to 1 year, $10M
Left-hander James Paxton and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million contract with a two-year club option, sources said.
Source: Angels bring back Iglesias for 4 years
Closer Raisel Iglesias and the Angels have agreed to a four-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Veteran 2B Odor to join Orioles on 1-year deal
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with second baseman Rougned Odor.
Yanks reach deals with Urshela, German, Luetge
Infielder Gio Urshela agreed to a $6.55 million, one-year contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, while starting pitcher Domingo German agreed to $1.75 million and pitcher Lucas Luetge to $905,000.
Marlins reel in All-Star Wendle in deal with Rays
The Marlins have acquired third baseman Joey Wendle from the Rays for prospect Kameron Misner.
Source: Pirates, C Perez agree on one-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Roberto Perez, a source tells ESPN.
Source: White Sox, Garcia agree on new contract
Seeking a return to the MLB postseason, the Chicago White Sox brought back Leury Garcia, 30, the popular, longest tenured player on the team, on a new deal Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Cubs adding Y. Gomes, C. Frazier, sources say
The Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The team and Clint Frazier also have agreed to a deal, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Was Javier Baez the right choice for the Tigers?
Baez makes the rebuilding Tigers a lot better -- and more exciting. But Carlos Correa might have been the better fit.
What dy$function? Mets' megadeal for Scherzer proves money changes everything
The Mets had a disastrous 2021 and the beginnings of a tumultuous offseason. That's all erased with Max Scherzer's record-shattering new contract.
A-Rod, Bonds, Clemens: Who gets in from the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot?
With stars like David Ortiz and A-Rod joining the ballots -- and all-time greats like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens about to fall off -- which players could get the Cooperstown call this winter?
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