NHL playoff watch: The Flyers' path to the postseason
Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.
🏒 Ranking each NHL team's top prospect
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.
Ovechkin extends record with 20th 30-goal season
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Avs' Makar (upper body) to miss 'a few games'
The Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over the Flames earlier this week.
Avs' MacKinnon 1st to reach 50 goals this season
Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals when his liner from up top beat Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen early in the first period on Wednesday night.
Stars fans' apparent Nazi salute leads to inquiry
The American Airlines Center has launched an investigation into four Stars fans doing what appears to be a Nazi salute during a December game.
Hart comes of IR, stops 19 shots in Knights' win
Golden Knights goalie Carter Knight made his first start since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 and had 19 saves to help Vegas defeat Calgary 6-3 on Thursday night.
Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks
The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.
How Brandon Bussi's brother, Dylan, continues to inspire his NHL journey
The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.
Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety
The Hall of Fame defenseman gives his take on the latest hot topics around hockey.
Viva Las Vegas: Frozen Four keys for Michigan, Denver, Wisconsin, North Dakota
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.
Weekly pickups: Add hot-scoring McMann, Snuggerud for fantasy hockey finals
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Why did the Raiders make Tyler Linderbaum the highest-paid interior lineman?
GM John Spytek spoke at the annual league meetings about why the Raiders invested so heavily in center Tyler Linderbaum.
Inside the friction between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles
ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.
Solak's favorite NFL draft prospects to watch at every position: The best tape in the class
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
Best team fits for 20 draft prospects: We found matches for Delane, Downs, Boston
We found ideal scheme matches based on what these 20 players do best.
Prospects with a true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders for 2026
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects actually earned a first-round grade?
Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day, the QB3 debate
How did Jermod McCoy perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.
Profiling the top 35 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 35 quarterbacks for 2026.
2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 45 running backs for 2026.
Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
'Let her play': Chiefs launch petition for high school girls' flag football in Kansas
The Kansas State High School Activities Association will have a vote on April 23 to determine if girls' high school flag football will be sanctioned.
QB Mendoza puts on show at Indiana pro day
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
Raiders add Cousins as possible Mendoza mentor
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a contract with the Raiders, the veteran quarterback's agent announced.
Two-time All-Pro, 2019 DPOY Gilmore retiring
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL.
Ex-Steelers safety Dugger signs with Bengals
Safety Kyle Dugger will remain in the AFC North in 2026, signing a one-year contract with the Bengals.
Rams receiver Nacua is in rehab, attorney says
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked in to rehab, his attorney told The California Post. Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an "unprovoked…
'Thank you football': LB Walker retires from NFL
Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.
Fanatics takes over exclusive NFL card license
A 20-year deal between Fanatics and the NFL has kicked in, consolidating the league's and players' union's trading card licenses under one company.
Bears' stadium choice 'late spring, early summer'
Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.
🐝 Buzz from the NFL league meeting
The NFL's annual league meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.
NFL free agency grades: Sizing up 60-plus big signings and trades
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Raiders' Kirk Cousins signing.
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 playoff watch: Wolves, Sixers look to solidify spots
Only one game Friday features a pair of playoff teams. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.
Suns' Gillespie sets club 3-pointer season mark
Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.
Just foolin': Wizards sorry about $10K shot 'skit'
The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted but that…
Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goals
New Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team's mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, "It's more fun to win."
Knueppel sets Hornets mark for 3s in a season
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.
Pistons' Cunningham out at least another week
Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung.
🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
Edwards (sick) sits, now ineligible for NBA awards
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he won't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
Spurs rest Wemby on back-to-back, top Clippers
Victor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99.
Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exiting loss
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
NBA MVP straw poll: Wemby closes the gap in our final award update
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.
NBA betting: Spurs to win it all and other playoff bets to make right now
The panel identifies the NBA playoff futures bets that can pay off big.
No seats, no silence: A night inside the Clippers' Wall
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams
The first SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2026 season.
How the top LB signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
NCAA proposes ban on players who stay in draft
The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in…
'Swamp' makeover won't affect capacity, AD says
The Gators' makeover for "The Swamp" won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the SEC's rowdiest venues, athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
Golding rebuts Dabo's accusation: 'Two sides'
Two months after Clemson's Dabo Swinney accused Pete Golding of tampering, the Ole Miss coach recounted the acquisition of LB Luke Ferrelli from his perspective.
QB Mendoza puts on show at Indiana pro day
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
Cignetti backs Hoover after turnover dig by Dykes
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reiterated his support for transfer quarterback Josh Hoover while responding to recent comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes about Hoover's high turnovers total.
Big 12's Yormark, TT booster bicker over schedule
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell traded barbs this week over a scheduled Friday night game between the Red Raiders and Houston next season.
Ex-Wisconsin TE Pugh dies at 24; cause not given
Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died at 24.
Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
Three-round NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates' top 100 picks
We asked four NFL draft analysts to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?
These flaws could hold back the NFL draft's top QBs
We've seen a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
Top newcomers for Notre Dame and every Big Ten team; what coaches, GMs are saying
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
Royals' Jensen oversleeps, scratched from lineup
Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.
Arrr you ready? Pirates call up teen phenom Griffin
The Pirates are calling up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, ahead of Friday's home opener against the Orioles.
🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
Pirates' Skenes rebounds, limits Reds for first win
Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Reds' Lodolo exits rehab start with blister issue
Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo had his rehab start cut short Thursday night due to another blister issue.
Mariners SS Crawford (shoulder) off 10-day IL
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, who began the season on the 10-day injured list with an injured right shoulder, was reinstated Thursday.
Bauer returns to U.S. with minor league Ducks
Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night April 21 for the minor league team.
117 wins? 40 different pitchers? Four themes that will dominate the Dodgers' regular season
L.A. is all about October. So what happens over the next six months? We separate fact from fiction.
Starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.
MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?
With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.
Ready to win big -- or be a big disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is you club more likely to surprise or underachieve this season? Our experts weigh in.
Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
They're the unquestioned top two superstars in baseball, so we broke down their value to determine which MVP reigns supreme.
Konnor Griffin joins Skenes, Ohtani on the list of most hyped recent MLB debuts
Griffin isn't the first top prospect to arrive in the majors to serious hype. Juan Soto, Paul Skenes, and more have made their debuts with fans everywhere watching.
What you need to know about Pirates' 19-year-old phenom
Pittsburgh is calling up MLB's No. 1 overall prospect. Here is what makes the shortstop so special.
The incredibly rare thing you probably missed during the Cubs' 2016 curse-breaking World Series win
While the Cubs were making history in Cleveland 10 years ago, one unique accomplishment flew well under the radar.
Konnor Griffin to make debut for Pirates
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
'Nobody would've believed it if there wasn't a video': Remembering Randy Johnson's bird pitch
In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.
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