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Walker witnessed the birth of his first child after Game 3 -- and made it back to Philadelphia in time to help the Hurricanes win Game 4.
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🏒 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?
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.
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.
Back in net, Wallstedt anchors Wild's Game 3 win
Jesper Wallstedt, back in net as the starter after being benched for Game 2, made 34 saves as the Wild handled the Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, giving Minnesota its…
Avs pull Wedgewood, 'have a decision to make'
Adversity has hit the Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason and pulled starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood after he allowed a third goal on 12 shots in 24:23 against Minnesota.
Hurricanes sweep Flyers, move to 8-0 in playoffs
Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime, his second goal of the game, and the Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Flyers with a 3-2 victory that gave coach Rod Brind'Amour's team an 8-0…
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We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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.
QB Anthony Richardson giving Colts something to th...
With Daniel Jones recovering from an Achilles injury and Richardson's future in limbo, this offseason is crucial.
Harbaugh: Decision on OBJ could wait until camp
Giants coach John Harbaugh said he spoke to Odell Beckham Jr. three to four times in the past week as they remain in touch about reuniting. But they will "play it out over the next month and into…
Klubnik unshaken by fall in draft: 'I'm a winner'
Jets rookie QB Cade Klubnik said he's still "a winner" despite a difficult final season at Clemson that saw his draft stock fall.
💍 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 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.
Ex-NFLer Wint added to White's Contender Series
Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint, who played briefly for the New York Jets in 2018, will fight in Dana White's Contender Series later this year in an effort to land a UFC contract.
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.
Payton: Nix 'doing good,' on course for minicamp
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Saturday that quarterback Bo Nix is on track to participate on a limited basis in the team's minicamp next month and will be "full speed'' by the time the team's…
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
🏀 Why Kerr returned, and what it means for Dubs
Why did Kerr decide to return? How will this impact the Warriors' offseason? Here's everything you need to know about Kerr's new deal with Golden State.
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.
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.
Harden's clutch shots help Cavaliers down Pistons
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, and the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109 to cut Detroit's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference…
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.
Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Warriors
Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as Warriors coach, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN.
OKC improves to 7-0 after blitzing L.A. in Game 3
With Jalen Williams sidelined and the Lakers' defense focused on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has broken out as a playoff star for OKC.
Knicks' Anunoby out again for Game 4 vs. 76ers
OG Anunoby was ruled out again for Game 4 on Sunday with a strained right hamstring, and the New York Knicks forward remains day-to-day.
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.
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The NBA draft combine begins Monday, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's everything you need to know.
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🏈 The top newcomer for every Power 4 team
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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-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.
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…
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."
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.
TTU lands local WR Caldwell, No. 59 in '27 class
Texas Tech continued its run of success with in-state recruits after landing a commitment from four-star WR Julian Caldwell, No. 59 in the SC Next 300.
Four-star CB Wright flips to Miami from Georgia
Four-star cornerback Donte Wright, No. 30 in the SC Next 300, flipped his commitment to Miami from Georgia on Saturday.
QB Day, son of Ohio State HC, picks Northwestern
Class of 2027 quarterback R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, announced his commitment to Northwestern.
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?
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?
Top 25: Award candidates for every team
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Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
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Twins RHP Bradley out with pectoral inflammation
Twins right-hander Taj Bradley was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right pectoral inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.
⚾ A May MLB trade!? Grading the deal
Cleveland acquired an elite defensive catcher from San Francisco. Which side fared best in the surprising swap?
Red Sox 1B Contreras HBP on hand, leaves game
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Sunday's game against the Rays at the end of first inning with a bruised right hand after he was hit by a fastball.
Giants send struggling reliever Walker to minors
The Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run.
Brewers' Lockridge to IL after slamming into wall
Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge has been placed on the injured list after he crashed into the side wall while chasing a foul ball.
Guardians land Gold Glove C Bailey from Giants
The Guardians have acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the Giants in return for the No. 29 pick in this year's MLB draft and pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson.
'Legend': Players, coaches mourn Bobby Cox, 84
MLB players and coaches remembered late manager Bobby Cox, who died at 84.
The American League standings are ... weird. Here'...
We break down the wild state of the Junior Circuit.
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Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.
Blake Snell makes season debut for the Dodgers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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.
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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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