'Don't move on, just move forward': How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star looks to return to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.
Breaking down the men's hockey tournament: Who will make it to Vegas?
Our experts analyze the NCAA bracket, including making their picks for the Frozen Four.
Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026.
NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division 'pillow fight'?
All eight clubs are in action Thursday, with postseason spots still up for grabs.
📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave
Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday.
Sens hold Rangers to NHL's fewest shots since '03
The Senators allowed just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise history, the Rangers' lowest output since 1955 -- and the worst by…
Bruins sign top prospect Hagens, 19, to AHL deal
The Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will report to the team's AHL affiliate after signing an amateur tryout agreement.
Top Hawks prospect Frondell has assist in debut
Blackhawks top prospect Anton Frondell made his NHL debut Tuesday against the Islanders.
McDavid tops 400 goals: 'Something that I work at'
"Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me," Oilers star Connor McDavid said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, which gave him 401 goals for his career.
Sabres welcome Dahlin's fiancee after heart issue
The fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin attended her first game in Buffalo since she received a lifesaving heart transplant.
Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension
The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million.
'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront.
'We're all still learning': How NIL, big-money schools are impacting college hockey
Can competitive balance survive in the sport with the widest variety of athletic programs?
What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?
The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller coaster.
Ranking each NHL team's top prospect: Hagens, Iginla, Martone, more
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.
Pickups: Why your playoff lineup needs Rangers, Blackhawks forwards
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement…
Sources: Browns, Garrett modify deal language
The Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract that became official on Tuesday, per league sources.
Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in…
QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.
Flacco: Teams 'dumb' for not signing me to start
Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback.
Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game
The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener.
Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.
Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea'
Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not "like that idea very much."
📈 Ranking the 16 best deals of the offseason
We've graded more than 60 signings and trades over the past few weeks. But only 16 moves received top marks. We ranked those deals.
Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates' landing spots for 64 top prospects
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?
The NFL draft is almost here! Three biggest needs for all 32 NFL teams -- and a prospect fit
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.
Analyzing what the Vikings have said about their crowded QB room ahead of league meetings
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell has given varied answers over the offseason on his four-man QB room.
Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to the stars that came before him?
Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures.
An early look at 2027 free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March?
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 50 stars to keep an eye on.
A closer look at every UFL team's new uniforms for 2026
All eight UFL teams will debut updated uniforms, including three relocated franchises.
'What I'm thinking is arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal.
25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.
The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.
Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect
After learning how to kick on YouTube and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream of playing in the NFL is nearing reality.
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: Can Hornets keep moving up?
The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.
The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
OKC's Williams clears another test in 2nd game
The Thunder are being conservative with Jalen Williams' minutes as he works his way back into form following a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the past two months.
👀 Latest intel: All we know about expansion
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.
Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear Wednesday that fixing tanking is his top priority and that there will be fundamental changes to the league's draft system to try to prevent it from happening…
Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. "He's progressing," Rivers said. "He's just not healthy."
Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month
Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions'…
NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Wolves post largest OT comeback on record
With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.
Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game
Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.
New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race?
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.
NBA Futures: Lakers, Spurs title odds shorten; Nuggets, Pistons, Rockets odds get longer
The Lakers and Spurs continue to see their championship odds shorten, and Luka Doncic makes big move in MVP race.
NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?
Ranking the 10 best and 10 worst NBA transactions since last summer
Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.
Trump EO keeps 'national focus' on Army-Navy
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.
NCAA nixes suspension for first targeting penalty
The NCAA on Thursday approved a one-year trial rule that gives a player a break from a half-game suspension for his first targeting penalty.
Illini make OC Lunney their highest-paid assistant
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. received a new three-year, $4.35 million deal that makes him the highest-paid assistant in team history.
Kiffin: 'Ton of work' remains to turn around LSU
Lane Kiffin cautioned that LSU's turnaround into the program he envisions won't "happen overnight" and that "a ton of work" remains.
Oklahoma LB Heinecke sues NCAA to play in '26
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction for an additional year of eligibility. He is asking for a ruling before next month's NFL draft.
Ole Miss plans institute to study gambling risk
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national…
QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
IU's Cignetti to drive pace car at Indianapolis 500
Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
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.
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.
Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka?
Jackie Robinson joins EA Sports College Football 26 in Record Breakers Vol. 3
The Baseball Hall of Famer and trailblazer was a football star at UCLA in the 1930s and '40s, and will join Dwight Freeney and Timmy Chang in the new release.
Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect
After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.
Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?
'A litmus test for the system': $50 million rosters and Nebraska's big challenge
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.
Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?
What returning production looks like for the 2026 season
Notre Dame and Texas have a lot coming back, but 2025 showed that might not mean as much.
Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks
The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a fractured left hand. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.
⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.
R. Perez, Gold Glove-winning catcher, retires
Roberto Perez, a two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who spent eight of his 10 major league seasons with Cleveland, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start
Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.
Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.
Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump
Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.
Orioles' Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will begin a rehab assignment later this week, an indication he won't miss much time with the big-league team after suffering a broken hamate bone in February.
Padres' Darvish to restricted list amid elbow rehab
Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres.
Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6⅓ scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.
Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.
Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Opening Day
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for MLB's Opening Day 2026.
Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.
Betting tips for Opening Day: Expect some offense in St. Louis
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Opening Day.
MLB season preview: Ranking all 30 teams as baseball returns
Whether your club is the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.
Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.
'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
The Rangers' outfielder has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.
How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and leader.
Robot umps in MLB? What to know about new balls-and-strikes challenge system
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.
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