🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
M. Tkachuk could join 'Triple Gold Club' at worlds...
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.
Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Troph...
Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.
Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL
Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov had his KHL contract terminated, clearing the way for him to play in the NHL.
Source: Matthews' future with Leafs still unclear
Auston Matthews' future in Toronto remains uncertain despite the Maple Leafs recent NHL draft lottery win, an NHL source tells ESPN.
McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov finalists for MVP
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Trophy.
Sabres drop Game 2 in tough night for Thompson
Tage Thompson's struggles were front and center in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens on Friday night that evened the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series at 1.
Marner, shedding Cup critiques, scores hat trick
Mitch Marner, once decried for failures in past postseasons, is turning the narrative around with the Golden Knights after scoring a natural hat trick in a Game 3 win.
Meet Zach Benson, the NHL's next great Stanley Cup...
Benson is the player you love to hate -- or hate to love -- depending where you're lined up.
Post-lottery NHL mock draft: Who goes after Gavin ...
With the top 16 picks set, here's our projection of who will be headed to each team.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for the S...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Where does Jadarian Price fit into Seahawks' backf...
The rookie becomes a top option with Kenneth Walker III leaving in free agency. But what's Seattle's plan?
'I've been motivated as ever': St. Brown, with ful...
The Detroit Lions' disappointing 2025 season still doesn't sit well with star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Rookies who found their ideal NFL landing spots in...
Which rookies fit best with their new schemes? We picked out 15, including Jadarian Price joining the Seahawks.
Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rook...
There's still a long way to go until the 2026 season kicks off, but it's never too early to see who's a front-runner.
The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL te...
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 vet...
Will Carrington Valentine get jumped by Brandon Cisse on the Green Bay depth chart?
Jets give RB Hall 3-year, $45.75M extension
Jets running back Breece Hall, given the franchise tag on March 3, agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract Friday that can be worth up to $45.75 million, sources told ESPN.
Justin Herbert stars in girlfriend Madison Beer's ...
The Grammy-nominated artist and the Chargers quarterback share the screen together in the video.
Baby No. 2 on the way for Christian McCaffrey, Oli...
The San Francisco 49ers star and former Miss Universe announced that they are expecting their second child.
Broncos reach 5-year extension with GM Paton
The Broncos have agreed to a five-year extension with general manager George Paton.
Cards RB Love signs rookie deal, 'ready to work'
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love signed his rookie deal Friday, worth a fully guaranteed $53.9 million over four years with a team option for a fifth season.
Absent Brissett knows expectations, coach says
Jacoby Brissett, who has been informed by the Cardinals that he is their starting quarterback, according to a source, remains absent from Arizona's voluntary workouts.
NFL to release regular-season schedule Thursday
The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule Thursday. The announcement made Friday is in line with the past couple of years, when the schedule has been released during the second week of…
McDaniel's aim? Help QB Herbert 'own the position'...
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel outlined his plan Friday to reshape the way Justin Herbert plays quarterback.
Sources: Seahawks interest 'soft' from buyers
The Seahawks haven't generated as much buyer interest as NFL officials originally expected, sources told ESPN.
💍 Michael Penix Jr. marries fiancée Olivia Carter...
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback seemed to be recovering well from his ACL surgery, showing off his moves on the dance floor.
NFL, referees association ratify new 7-year CBA
The NFL Referees Association ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL on Friday, eliminating the possibility of a work stoppage prior to the 2026 season.
Copy of 'Maybe I'm a little backwards': Why Frank Reich re...
The former NFL coach was attracted at age 64 because he knew it wouldn't be easy getting New York back on track.
Breece Hall gets paid: What it means for Jets, fan...
How does this Breece Hall deal impact the Jets' future? What are the fantasy ramifications? Here is the intel.
Field Yates' rankings: PPR top 160
Field provides his latest rankings for the upcoming season, which will be updated throughout the offseason.
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.
NBA combine primer: What to watch for and who coul...
The NBA draft combine begins Monday, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's everything you need to know.
🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
Nuggets back Adelman; roster changes on table
Nuggets governor Josh Kroenke backed first-year coach David Adelman after a disappointing first-round exit but said changes to the roster could be on the table.
Fizdale looks to come 'full circle' as Nigeria's c...
Former NBA coach David Fizdale was hired as the Nigeria men's basketball coach, with aspirations of leading the country to the 2028 Olympics in his hometown of Los Angeles, he told ESPN Andscape on…
Mavs hire Blazers' Schmitz as GM under Ujiri
The Mavericks are hiring former Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz to run the franchise's basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri.
NBA hopeful Peterson: Creatine led to cramping
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping…
Embiid's return not enough as 76ers dig 0-3 hole
The Philadelphia 76ers got back Joel Embiid on Friday night -- but it didn't prevent them from moving within one game of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York…
Brunson shuts door on 76ers as Knicks go up 3-0
Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.
Finch calls out Brothers' 'unprofessional behavior...
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage in Game 3.
Spurs take 2-1 series lead behind Wemby's gem
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the Spurs, who took a 2-1 series lead with a 115-108 victory over the Timberwolves.
Takeaways: Spurs take 2-1 series lead
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
NBA Futures: Pistons' title odds move to 15-1; Cav...
After falling behind 2-0 in the series to the Pistons, the Cavaliers have the third-longest odds to win the NBA championship.
Most likely picks for every NBA lottery team
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
Windhorst: Why the stakes of this NBA draft lotter...
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🏈 The top newcomer for every Power 4 team
Between high-level recruits or transfer portal additions, these players will factor into the 2026 season.
FSU, Georgia cancel series due to league skeds
Florida State and Georgia mutually agreed to cancel their home-and-home series set for 2027 and 2028 but are working on scheduling a neutral-site matchup.
Syracuse, Wake Forest to open 2027 in Toronto
Syracuse and Wake Forest will kick off the 2027 season in Toronto, marking the first time two American universities will open the year in Canada, the ACC announced Thursday.
Ex-Gamecocks QB Garcia has Stage 4 cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Ex-OSU football players to join lawsuit vs. school...
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a…
Miami murder retrial delayed amid allegations
A judge on Thursday delayed the retrial of former Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata in 2006.
Ex-Ohio coach Smith sues school after Dec. firing
Former Ohio University coach Brian Smith is suing the school for breach of contract and wrongful termination after he was fired in December for "serious professional misconduct."
Proposal seeks flexibility for 5-7 teams to fill b...
The NCAA's football oversight committee voted Thursday to adopt a proposal that allows conferences the flexibility to choose a 5-7 team that has met certain academic standards to fill bowl game…
Pa. AG investigating '24 death of Bucknell player
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office is investigating the 2024 death of a Bucknell freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team.
Kennesaw State was a surprise Conference USA winne...
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
Four months in, how Matt Campbell is already resha...
Changes are already evident on the second floor of Penn State's football building, but will it translate into top-10 wins?
Top 25: Award candidates for every team
Which players are most likely to take home hardware from the nation's best teams?
Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
Blake Snell makes season debut for the Dodgers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Five pitchers with better-than-expected 2026 start...
Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.
D-backs dump Thomas, add prospect Waldschmidt
The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks have shaken up their roster.
Brewers LF Lockridge crashes into wall, carted off...
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Brandon Lockridge was carted off the field after crashing into the side wall while chasing a foul ball Friday night.
Padres prospect pleads guilty to federal charge
Padres pitching prospect Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving money to transport noncitizen immigrants within the United States.
Hall of Fame hitter Boggs says he's cancer-free
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs says he has been declared cancer-free two years after announcing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Cubs win 10 in a row, again, in first since 1935
Make it 10 wins in a row for the Chicago Cubs again. That's twice in one season -- for the first time in nine decades.
Sources: Dodgers' Snell (shoulder) to debut Sat.
Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list because of what the Dodgers described as back spasms Friday, one day before fellow frontline starting pitcher Blake Snell is set to be activated for his…
Historic heat: Misiorowski tops 103 mph 10 times
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw 10 pitches of at least 103 mph Friday and produced the highest velocity any starter has reached since Statcast tracking began in 2008.
⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.
The American League standings are ... weird. Here'...
We break down the wild state of the Junior Circuit.
Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We id...
We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.
How Murakami became an instant home run sensation
Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace and proving the teams that passed him over wrong.
Copy of How many relief records are potentially in play fo...
The Padres' closer is on pace to possibly have one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.
Copy of Olney: How Mike Trout changed this winter to retur...
The Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Yankees become only MLB team with two 6-foot-7 position players on the roster
With Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge on the roster, the Yankees have reached new heights.
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