Stillman, 23, signs one-year deal with Red Wings
Forward Chase Stillman, 23, a St. Louis native and 2021 first-round pick of the New Jersey Devils, secured a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Sunday, a deal that will be worth $850,000 at…
James Dolan puts son in charge of Rangers
James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, has given day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers to his 32-year-old son Quentin Dolan, the team announced mmFriday.
Ducks dodge another offer sheet, re-sign Mintyukov...
Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who has 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three seasons, signed a five-year contract extension Sunday worth $36 million with the…
No. 1 overall pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs
The Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Stars' top scorer Robertson files for arbitration
Stars winger Jason Robertson, Dallas' leading scorer who declined a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken in a potential sign-and-trade deal, filed for salary arbitration Sunday.
Flames sign Nemec to 5-year, $36.25M deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million on Monday.
Ovi not sure about end, wife says maybe 2 years
Alex Ovechkin won't commit to this being his last season, saying his wife said one year, maybe two.
🏒 Offseason trade grades: Trocheck, Nurse, more
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Preds give new forward Bourque 6-year, $33M deal
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in…
$18 million too much for Carlsson? Is Larkin stayi...
The hockey world is dishing out hot takes aplenty this month. We sort out which ones have merit.
How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin...
A three-word social media video signaled the Great 8's return. But the Caps had been quite busy well before that.
NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for Andersen, C...
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
NHL free agency 2026: Which players improved their...
What are the fantasy hockey implications of every big move in the NHL this offseason? Find out here.
Sorsby won't sue NFL, will prepare for '27 draft
The NFL Players Association and Brendan Sorsby will not be pursuing litigation after the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft this year, according to a memo sent to all 32 teams.
Former Titans scout Taylor found guilty of murder
Blaise Taylor, a former defensive back at Arkansas State and NFL scout for the Titans, was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and her unborn child Wednesday in a Nashville courtroom.
Chris Johnson aims to revive Ice Bucket Challenge
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson is calling for the revival of the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the progressive nervous system disease.
Chiefs' Kelce, Swift marry in ceremony at MSG
The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end said "I do" in front of a celebrity-filled guest list at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Calais Cambell's mother dead, brother charged
The brother of Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check.
Bears QB Williams gifts Pope autographed jersey
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
Sources: CB Douglas to sign with Commanders
Free agent CB Rasul Douglas is planning to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Amid case, Arnold clears waivers, now a free agent...
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, 23, facing legal issues in Florida after he was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, cleared waivers Monday afternoon and has…
👀 Payton called fourth-down fake punt vs. Bills
As the Denver Broncos made their run to the AFC Championship earlier this year, ESPN's Seth Wickersham spent all two weeks of the playoffs with coach Sean Payton.
Sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2026
Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.
Mike Evans and 11 others who will bounce back this...
Eric Karabell highlights players who disappointed in 2025, but are poised for a better 2026.
Olaivavega Ioane's physicality can become foundati...
Baltimore used their No. 14 overall pick on Ioane, who became only the second guard selected by the Ravens in the first round.
Which NFL teams have the best -- and worst -- rost...
Here's how every NFL roster stacks up ahead of the season, plus strengths, weaknesses, and X factors.
Best running backs? Execs, coaches and scouts help...
We asked execs, coaches and scouts from around the league to rank their top 10 running backs for this season.
Let's stack the NFL's best cornerbacks: This year'...
Decision-makers around the NFL ranked the top 10 cornerbacks. Who is the NFL's best -- Pat Surtain II or Derek Stingley Jr.?
Inside the Broncos' playoff run: Fifteen days with Sean Payton
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
Celebrities bring style to Taylor Swift-Travis Kel...
A-list celebrities arrived in style to the couple's Madison Square Garden wedding festivities.
Adam Sandler's plans after Taylor Swift and Travis...
The comedian officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, football met Hollywood in RussField
Decades before Taylor Swift met Travis Kelce, RussField was the first power couple.
The man behind the Commanders' rebrand once approved Oreo flavors
Before overseeing Washington's uniform overhaul, team president Mark Clouse helped guide one of America's most recognizable brands.
'They couldn't bring him back': NBA execs react to...
How execs view the 76ers' deal for Jaylen Brown, and why the star's value was lower than most thought.
Grades for every free agent signing, including the...
We evaluate big free agent signings and extensions, including Cleveland signing Mitchell to a nearly $275M deal.
Judging the five biggest overreactions to NBA free...
NBA trade season has been hot. The takes? Even hotter! We judge the five biggest overreactions to the first week of free agency.
Six huge questions after the Lakers' 35-minute flu...
After LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving, the Lakers reset its entire operation.
Why LeBron broke up with the Lakers first -- and t...
It was a marriage of convenience -- the NBA's most famous team mired in dysfunction, matched with the world's best and most famous player. Their divorce is just as convenient.
🏀 Winners, losers and dominoes from free agency
Which teams are dominating the offseason? Which already wish they could hit the reset button? We picked 10 winners and losers from fee agency.
Sources: Kawhi hires new agent for next deal
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are expected to start contract extension talks this week in Toronto after his trade becomes official -- and the two-time Finals MVP will do so with new…
Suns, Mercury CEO Bartelstein finalizing extension...
Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension, owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN, cementing their partnership to shape the operations of both franchises.
Gone-is: Antetokounmpo posts goodbye to Bucks
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade became official on Monday, ending his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks as he heads to the Miami Heat.
Sources: DeRozan cut by Kings, hits free agency
Multiple contenders are expected to have interest in DeMar DeRozan after the Kings waived the six-time All-Star, making him a free agent.
Jokic opts to wait on Nuggets extension until '27
Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his desire to say with the Nuggets long term but said he's opting to wait until next summer to sign an extension.
Stevens cites 'challenging' path for Brown trade
Brad Stevens said Monday that the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to keep the team competitive and add more optionality with draft assets.
Lowry retires as Raptor after 20 NBA seasons
Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons and won an NBA championship
Cavs' Mitchell agrees to $273M max extension
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.
In the East, standing still may no longer be an op...
As summer blockbusters transform the East, Vincent Goodwill examines the revamped and reshuffled conference hierarchy.
Jaylen Brown loses volume in Philly, but remains a...
Eric Moody breaks down the Jaylen Brown trade and what it means for both the 76ers and the Celtics.
Bill Connelly's conference previews: Breaking down...
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch for every team.
Texas Tech's QB questions and what happens in the ...
Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
'The world melted down': Inside Brendan Sorsby's e...
The fighting behind the scenes between the Big 12 and Texas Tech, and the NFL's ultimate decision of denial.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Pine out as Air Force athletic director after 7 ye...
Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.
Longtime Wazzu coach Jim Walden dies at 88
Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who played quarterback in the Canadian Football League before leading Washington State to a bowl game and spending nine seasons at Iowa State, died…
Oregon lands another 5-star in No. 5 WR Sabb
Five-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb, ranked No. 20 in the SC Next 300, committed to Oregon on Friday, handing Ducks coach Dan Lanning his second five-star pledge this week.
Ex-Penn State pledge Khalil Taylor picks Nebraska
Four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska.
Judge ups bond for ex-Cane Jones after jail arrest...
A judge increased the bond of former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is charged with murder, after he was arrested for allegedly possessing synthetic marijuana in jail.
Ex-Bucknell coach charged in player hazing death
Former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing in the 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., who collapsed at a team…
Five-star analysis: Texas A&M adds to haul with sp...
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
100 numbers, 100 debates: The best at every number in CFB history
ESPN's college football staff spent the past few months determining the best player ever for every jersey number.
⚾ Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more
With the All-Star break approaching, it's time to look at the leaders for MVP, Cy Young and more.
Braves' Martín Pérez on injury list, DFA Carrasco
The Braves placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left forearm contusion.
Dodgers' Phillips back from Tommy John surgery
Reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated off the injured list Monday, returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers 13 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Sanchez allows career-worst 9 ER in Phils' loss
Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in the Phillies' surprising 15-1 loss to Kansas City on Monday afternoon, telling reporters that the…
Kepler hits first home run since 80-game ban ended...
Veteran outfielder Max Kepler, 33, homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension…
'It was personal': Irked Schlittler bounces back
Bouncing back from a disappointing loss to the Detroit Tigers, Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this year as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Monday in…
Rushing single in 11th gives Dodgers 60th win
In their first extra-innings game of the season, the Dodgers reach win No. 60 on a Dalton Rushing single in the 11th.
Updated ranking of MLB's top 100 trade deadline ca...
Skubal to the ...? A new star closer available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting, with a few new additions near the top.
2026 MLB draft guide: One big question and latest ...
Who will the White Sox take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out.
Playing Xbox, refreshing Twitter and ... eating ta...
From first-rounders to a player taken in a round that no longer exists, major leaguers recall the moment they got picked.
How many A's? And WHO got the highest mark?! Midse...
From contenders acing 2026 to surprise performances to first-half failures, we take a look at every club's performance so far.
Free agents: Pitching takes center stage as weathe...
Here are the top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
MLB All-Star Game rosters: Snubs, other takeaways
Many of baseball's biggest names are headed to Philly, but some deserving stars will be watching from home.
Winners and losers for June -- and what we're watc...
We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead as baseball enters its most jam-packed month.
Where does Aroldis Chapman rank among the greatest...
The Boston Red Sox fireman is now the king of strikeouts among relievers. We put his career in historical perspective.
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