German hockey: No NHL consultation on upcoming games
The NHL's plans to play its first regular-season games in Germany is not welcome news for the German Ice Hockey League, which says the planned games conflict with the schedules of 28 professional…
Kreider, 35, back in East, lands one-year deal with Canadiens
Veteran forward Chris Kreider, 35, who has 348 goals and 632 points in his career, agreed to a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday after mutually terminating his previous deal…
Golden Knights extend Stone with 2-year, $18M deal
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has signed a two-year contract extension with a $9 million annual value that goes through the 2028-29 season.
Haul of a deal: OHL's Steelheads net 17 picks for top hockey prospect
The Ontario Hockey League's Brampton Steelheads received 17 draft picks from the Sudbury Wolves for the rights to forward prospect Tanner Adams in a blockbuster trade.
Goaltender Ingram says he's retiring from hockey at 29
Goaltender Connor Ingram says he is retiring from hockey at age 29.
Ex-captain Larkin to be at Red Wings camp despite trade request
Longtime captain Dylan Larkin will be at Red Wings training camp despite requesting a trade this offseason. Though Larkin will be in attendance, the team said it will begin the season without a…
2026 Fantasy hockey draft guide: Rankings, picks and more
Your one-stop shop for everything fantasy hockey as you prepare for your draft.
Burning preseason questions for all 32 NHL teams: Quinn Hughes' future, Sharks' playoff chances, Panthers' new faces
With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.
'Not as bad as some of the others': NHL players react to their odd NHL 27 facial scans
We asked over a dozen players about their facial scans and those of teammates that went viral. Many players were impressed with their digital avatars. Others were not.
Golden Knights give Braeden Bowman 6-year extension
Golden Knights forward Braeden Bowman signed a six-year contract extension Thursday with an average annual value of $3.4 million in what could be his first full season in Vegas.
Kings' Fiala has further surgery on leg, to miss start of training camp
Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the start of training camp after undergoing follow-up surgery for the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics.
How to draft, play and win your fantasy hockey league like an expert
It's not just who you draft, it's everything that happens after. An expert guide to play fantasy hockey like the pros.
Breakout forwards: Why Quinn, Coronato should take the next step
Sean breaks down which fantasy hockey forwards have the right conditions to break out this season.
Barry Melrose, former coach and beloved ESPN hockey analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, has died, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy.
Remembering Barry Melrose, 'the unquestioned face and voice of hockey in the U.S.'
For 27 years, the iconic analyst defined the sport for audiences, leaving a legacy for those he worked with and those who watched.
Hughes: No pressure to rush into signing extension with Wild
Quinn Hughes said he doesn't feel pressure to rush into a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild -- but expects conversations to pick up with general manager Bill Guerin heading into training camp…
NHL's Daly says 3rd group seeks Atlanta expansion team
The NHL is in talks with a third group seeking to bring an expansion team to Atlanta, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN on Wednesday.
Early bets for Week 2: Four games worth targeting
What Week 2 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are four early bets to track.
Resist the urge to overreact to Week 1! Making sense of Lamar Jackson's big day, more
Is Jackson going to reset the market? Which Class of 2023 QB will be extended first? We sized up Week 1 overreactions.
The biggest questions from Week 1: Are the Giants legit? What happened to Dallas' new defense?
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 1.
Week 1 winners and losers: Caleb Williams, Josh Allen shine; Ja'Marr Chase disappoints
Caleb Williams, Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence came up big in Week 1, while Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London and Colston Loveland had very quiet days.
Who got the ball on Sunday? How Mongomery, Irving emerged from RB committees
Don't panic about Colston Loveland in Chicago, while David Montgomery asserts lead role in Houston.
NFL draft risers, notes off Saturday's college games: Questions at the top of the QB class?
Should we be worried about Dante Moore's play? What has been most impressive about Jeremiah Smith? Here's NFL draft spin off Week 2 of the CFB season.
Graziano: All signs -- and Mayfield's new contract -- point to next year's QB market exploding
Baker Mayfield just got $55 million per year in new money -- which is telling about where the QB market is headed. That's great news for 11 other passers ready for big deals.
Tracking Aaron Rodgers' 2026 NFL season: 1 passing TD in Week 1
The Steelers QB, who is entering his 22nd season, is chasing records, and ESPN is chronicling his "last rodeo."
Joey Porter Jr. trade fits: Cowboys, 49ers, Lions could look to add star CB
Joey Porter Jr. is open to a trade. We look at five teams that could trade for the star Steelers CB.
Is Trevor Lawrence's 4-TD day a new normal? Why Jaguars' hot start faces early test
Jacksonville's QB looked dominant vs. the Browns in Week 1. Can he shake his career September woes as tough matchups loom?
'I'm willing to do whatever it takes': Inside the 274 days that rebuilt Patrick Mahomes
Exactly 274 days ago, Mahomes, after suffering the most significant injury of his career, vowed to be back for Week 1. Here's how he did it.
These Broncos have a striking resemblance to Denver's last Super Bowl-winning team
The 2015 Broncos used a shutdown D to win Super Bowl 50. And the '26 Broncos have a similar makeup -- and goal.
Making sense of Week 1 stats: Williams goes 20-plus mph twice, Kincaid has a day for Bills
We found six cool advanced stats to come out of Sunday's games, including the Bears' electric day on offense.
59 points for the Bears? 41 for the Ravens? Let's size up four NFL offenses that erupted in Week 1
Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points Sunday. What happened, and can it continue?
Harbaugh: Giants' victory vs. Cowboys in debut ranks as No. 1 win 'right now'
John Harbaugh came away pleased with his team's performance in his Big Apple debut.
Johnson doubles down on Bears' offense after 59-point Week 1 eruption
The Bears walked away from their opener with a historic 59-37 win over the Panthers, one that saw them score the fourth-most points in a game in franchise history and saw the teams combine for 96…
Saints irked by overturned TD, and its 'huge momentum swing'
In New Orleans' wild 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field, there was a controversial overturned defensive touchdown that Saints coach Kellen Moore labeled "a…
Packers left without answers after blowing another lead late
The Packers' late-game woes from last season continued in Week 1 after they blew yet another big lead in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
QB Murray in good spirits after Vikings debut ends with concussion
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion after taking a hard hit in his Minnesota debut.
Monken noncommittal on Watson, calls it 'unfair' to blame loss on QB
Todd Monken sidestepped a question about whether he will stick with Deshaun Watson as the Browns' starter, but he said it was unfair to blame Sunday's 34-10 loss on the veteran QB.
LaFleur becomes 1st Cardinals full-time coach to win debut since '73
On Sunday afternoon, Mike LaFleur became the first Cardinals full-time coach to win his debut since Don Coryell did it in 1973, as Arizona authored a 26-14 victory over the heavily favored Los Angeles…
😈 Bills' Houston-themed jabs top Week 1 trolls
Early season rust didn't apply to teams around the NFL trolling their opponents after a victory.
Schottenheimer, Cowboys 'not going to panic' after opening loss
After a lackluster 28-20 loss to the Giants on Sunday night, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters, "We just didn't perform the way we're capable of playing," as New York converted…
'He can keep it': Trevor Lawrence tosses 100th TD to rookie wide receiver
Trevor Lawrence's 100th NFL touchdown pass went to rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron, who hauled it in.
Simmons reaches 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after reaching one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney told Andscape and ESPN.
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
Pelicans trade lottery pick Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of 4-player deal
The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.
Lakers to add Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson as ninth statue in Star Plaza
The Lakers are honoring legendary coach Phil Jackson with a statue to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9.
NBA champ Brunson to host SNL season premiere
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month.
Sources: Lakers to hire Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
Beal set to be first Clipper in No. 3 since Paul
Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.
Report: Feds open investigation into Clippers' dealings with Kawhi
A federal investigation has been opened into the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the NBA's salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard, The New York Times reported.
Suns' Williams has shoulder surgery, to miss several months
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams had surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss several months.
Windhorst: What to expect at the NBA owners' meetings
The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.
NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
76ers offseason recap and early season preview: Is Philly a contender with LeBron?
The Sixers overhauled their front office and their roster. Will the major moves end Philly's title drought?
The 76ers' four 'super-users' have a math problem to solve
LeBron, Maxey, Brown, Embiid. Can the 76ers' high-usage stars make it work? Here's what history reveals.
Suspensions, picks revoked and a $30 million fine: Making sense of the NBA's staggering Clippers punishment
A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.
What we think we know and what's true after Week 2 in college football
After two weeks of games, we can answer some reasonable questions about several CFP contenders.
AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
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Bowl projections: How did big wins and tough losses affect the postseason picture?
Thinking of the postseason already? Here are projections for each bowl game, plus the playoff.
Power Rankings: Everything we learned from the Top 25 in Week 2
There's a new No. 1, plus we welcome Michigan to our rankings. Check out which teams made the Top 25.
NFL draft risers, notes off Saturday's college games: Questions at the top of the QB class?
Should we be worried about Dante Moore's play? What has been most impressive about Jeremiah Smith? Here's NFL draft spin off Week 2 of the CFB season.
'This one hurts': Day's Buckeyes fold in fourth quarter
No. 1 Ohio State controlled the game for more than three quarters but quickly unraveled in the fourth, dropping a 24-23 decision to No. 4 Texas. "This one hurts," coach Ryan Day told reporters.
Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, ending 21-game FBS skid
Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31.
Manning delivers in 4th as Texas stuns Ohio State in 20-point comeback
Arch Manning helped Texas overcome a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit, leading scoring drives of 15, 13 and 12 plays as the Longhorns stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23.
Ga. Tech CB Mbakwe out of hospital day after being stretchered off
Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe has been released from the hospital after he was taken off the field on a stretcher in the third quarter of a 45-24 loss to Tennessee.
Sources: Clemson QB Vizzina week-to-week; Reynolds expected to start
Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina is considered week-to-week after sustaining an elbow injury Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Freshman Tait Reynolds is expected to start for the…
Texas rises to No. 1 as Ohio State and Oregon fall; Michigan back in Top 25
The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons.
Sources: UCF QB Barnett to miss multiple weeks
UCF starting QB Alonza Barnett III is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.
FSU fires AD Alford as questions loom over football program
Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford on Monday as the Seminoles grapple with looming decisions about their football program.
🏆 Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 2
We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 2.
Should quarterbacks be jacked? An ESPN investigation
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has turned heads this offseason with his massive arms. But has he gotten too big?
A fan as an offensive coordinator? How the Group of 6 is staying relevant in 2026
Akron let a fan call a drive, but how else is the Group of 6 keeping up with the rest of college football?
Best of Week 2: Arch’s signature win and two incredible turnarounds
Bounce-back performances from Texas, Michigan and Oklahoma State lead the way in Week 2.
'OH-NO': Texas' jab at Ohio State after comeback tops Week 2 college football trolls
The stunning comeback from Texas prompted a petty post directed at Ohio State.
Jason Candle on the Red Sox, Geno, pizza and the state of UConn football
After 17 years at Toledo, Candle is ready to light it up on the East Coast.
Western Michigan: Don't feel sorry for us. Feel sorry for our opponents
Fans on campus and around the country won't forget, but the Broncos are ready to move forward with malice.
Fantasy baseball news: White Sox and Guardians prepare for first-place battle
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Who is MLB's team to beat this October -- and who could take them down? Execs, insiders weigh in
Brewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays? Here's how those in the game view the upcoming playoffs.
Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and join the Rays and Brewers?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, here's everything you need to know.
Orioles RHP Bradish goes on IL, effectively ending season
Right-hander Kyle Bradish was put on the 15-day injured list by the Orioles on Sunday because of lower abdominal discomfort, effectively ending his season.
✈️ Breaking down six candidates for expansion
After the next CBA is signed, an expansion committee won't be far away. Who are the top contenders for an MLB team?
Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment
The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his…
Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start
Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.
Devers' season ends early due to core muscle injury
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over, and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.
Schlittler continues 'awesome season' in Yankees' win over Mets
Cam Schlittler, after a dominant outing on Sunday against the Mets that dropped his ERA to 1.95, is the clear-cut favorite to take home the American League Cy Young Award, but Yankees manager Aaron…
Red Sox's Tolle opens start with immaculate inning
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle pitched an immaculate inning to open Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Blue Jays go wild as Vlad Jr. slugs first HR in Toronto this year
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first regular-season home run in Toronto since August 2025.
A potential Triple Crown? Will he win MVP? Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season
History or not, Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race, how his season would rank among Triple Crown winners and more.
Core rankings: Who has the most star talent?
Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.
The 10 players who leveled up this season -- and how it changed their teams' fortunes
From Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, these players took their game to new heights in 2026 -- and their clubs found success because of it.
MLB players unfiltered on salary cap, CBA talks and whether there will be a 2027 season
We asked more than two dozen major leaguers to weigh in on the state of baseball's labor negotiations.
Passan's early MLB free agency intel
Front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams are rising -- and falling -- in mid-September?
With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.
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