🏒 Dylan Garand is living a goalie's dream ... but will it last?
The 24-year-old has stepped into the spotlight due to injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo. How long will his success last?
Pens' Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on flight
Penguins forward Ben Kindel was being evaluated at a Salt Lake City hospital Tuesday after having a medical emergency on the team's flight home from a four-game trip.
Cole Knuble, son of Mike, makes NHL debut with Flyers he grew up rooting for
On Monday night, Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for the Flyers team he grew up rooting for, with his parents in attendance.
Sources: At least 3 teams in mix for Jets goalie Hellebuyck
Several teams remain interested in goalie Connor Hellebuyck, sources told ESPN, but there's no guarantee the Winnipeg Jets will deal him before his suspension ends.
Panthers' Brady Tkachuk to donate Senators jerseys thrown in protest
Brady Tkachuk, who was traded from Ottawa to Florida in June, says he'll donate any Senators jerseys thrown in protest of his return to the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
Kings secure long-awaited first win, lose Byfield to upper-body injury
The NHL's only winless team entering Tuesday's action, the Los Angeles Kings broke out offensively, producing a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals to improve to 1-6-2, though they lost center…
Source: Red Wings' Larkin stretches list of trade options to 10 teams
Dylan Larkin, whose trade request was made public last June, told the Red Wings he'd be willing to move to at least seven additional teams, bringing his list of options to 10, a source confirmed to…
NHL Tonight: Previews for Sabres-Flyers, Senators-Panthers
Another light Wednesday on the NHL calendar, but here's what to watch in each game.
'This will be a real fun game': How Brady Tkachuk (and the Senators) are preparing for his Ottawa return
After a summer blockbuster, the former Senators captain will be playing his first game against his old team (and its vocal fans).
Which hot starts are a mirage? Fantasy defensemen to trade
Sean dives into the defensemen trends to find warning signs for hot starters, and what managers should do.
Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest offensive issue for each team
How does every NFL team stack up heading into Week 7? We made our 1-32 list and picked the biggest offensive problem for every team.
From superteam to 2-4 disappointment? Barnwell on what has gone wrong for the Rams
The Rams have fallen way short of high expectations. Where were we all so wrong, and will they improve?
Steelers bring back veteran Valdes-Scantling amid receiver injury woes
The Steelers, in need of help at wide receiver with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson out because of injuries, signed veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday.
WR McLaurin has season-ending knee injury, Commanders' Quinn says
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon, an injury that will end his season, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday.
Quinn says he addressed fourth-down throwaway with QB Daniels
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels shouldn't have thrown a fourth-down pass away in the second quarter of Monday night's loss, coach Dan Quinn said.
Saints GM Loomis asks for patience with 'young developing team'
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said he understands the recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a "young developing team."
NFLPA calls for 'full investigation' into Eagles QB Hurts' medical care
After NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills staunchly defended the process involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his blood clot issue Tuesday, the NFLPA issued a statement calling…
DB Franklin becomes 2nd Bills player suspended for spitting in Raiders game
Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct that the league said was a spitting incident against the Raiders.
Source: Elliott tried to retrieve gun from car after Titans practice spat
Ex-Titans DL Jordan Elliott was attempting to retrieve a gun from his car after an altercation with a teammate last week, a source confirmed to NFL Network.
🏈 Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis explained: What it means for the QB
ESPN spoke with a medical professional for a better understanding of causes, treatments and outlook for those with blood clots.
Giants release veteran RB Harris days after 2-yard start
The Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris. Harris started Sunday's loss against the Saints but had just 2 yards on four carries.
The best soccer/NFL crossover jerseys as PSG unveil kit for Steelers vs. Saints in Paris
If you've ever wondered what reigning Champions League holders PSG might look like should they suddenly relaunch as an NFL franchise, this is it.
Jameis Winston vs. J.J. McCarthy: Pros and cons of Giants' QBs
Coach John Harbaugh must weigh the options in his QB conundrum, with two players who could start at Houston.
The case for (and against) the Colts keeping Shane Steichen
With GM Chris Ballard gone, can Steichen avoid following him out the door?
NFL Week 7 buzz: What we're hearing on QB situations, trade candidates and the wild NFC East
Will the Seahawks stick with Sam Darnold past this season? Could Vita Vea get trade interest? What's next for the NFC East teams? And could the Colts make more changes?
Colts right to give Steichen more time? Eagles to trade stars? Solak on Week 6
Get ready for Week 7 with takes on Caleb Williams' MVP case, Matthew Stafford's play and the Browns' trajectory.
Projecting the top 10 picks of next year's NFL draft: Why Yates has three quarterbacks going early
We're two months into the college football season, and Field Yates is projecting which prospects could go in the top 10 picks of the 2027 NFL draft -- including three QBs.
Draft risers, notes off Saturday's games: Will measurables matter for Chambliss?
Which Tennessee defender is emerging among the DT group? Here's draft spin off CFB Week 7.
Rankings for Week 7
Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
NFL announces U2 will play in first Thanksgiving Eve halftime show
The former Super Bowl halftime performers will join names like Beyonce who have headlined Netflix's holiday halftime shows.
The 'Layer King': How 49ers QB Brock Purdy mastered one of the hardest throws in football
Purdy is terrific at layering the football -- fitting it perfectly between the second and third levels of the defense. And it's a big reason why he's playing at an MVP level this season.
Betting buzz: Rams' loss to Cardinals sends shockwaves through survivor pools
The Rams entered the NFL season as the Super Bowl favorites but fell to 2-4 after suffering one of the biggest upsets of the season in the loss to the Cardinals.
Early bets for Week 7: Three games to target right away
Which Week 7 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are three early bets we like.
Projecting the 2027 NFL draft order: Which teams could have an early pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
76ers take down defending champion Knicks in season opener
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LeBron at center?! Why the 76ers had to get creative on opening night
Brian Windhorst examines a surprising shift for LeBron, plus more takeaways from the NBA's season-opening tripleheader.
Wemby starts 0-for-12 in career-worst night: 'Might be overthinking it'
Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in Tuesday's Western…
The 5 biggest questions still facing Luka Doncic and the Lakers
After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still massive unanswered questions for this Lakers team.
Around the World, Paris and 'giddiness': The dawn of the Ant-Melo era in Minnesota
The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.
🍾 How Knicks used the offseason to celebrate their long-overdue title
From Jalen Brunson's SNL appearance to KAT's wedding, it all began with one event that turned into a domino effect: a Knicks title.
George's 38 most by Celtic in debut, but comes in loss: 'I'm not a moral victory guy'
Paul George scored 38 points -- the most by a Celtic in his debut, and the fifth most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise -- in a 121-113 defeat to the Pistons on Tuesday. But as…
Pistons pull off 22-point comeback vs. Celtics, NBA's largest on first day of a season
The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit against the Celtics to pull off the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era.
Knicks celebrate NBA title as defense begins, add surprise Cup banner
The Knicks celebrated their 2025-26 season Tuesday with banners -- two of them -- and rings before hosting the 76ers in this season's opener.
Embiid 'all over the place' in 3-block opener, targets All-Defensive season
Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
'Playing with fire': Brown says he wouldn't have felt good about a Knicks win given play
Knicks coach Mike Brown would've taken the win against the 76ers -- but wouldn't have been happy with it, acknowledging that relying on late-game magic or the feel-good vibes of ring night wouldn't be…
Thunder have Holmgren's back -- in scuffle, and in wake of redemptive season opener
The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his…
LeBron moonlights at center, helps limit Towns in winning debut for Sixers
LeBron James opened his 24th season with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and even had a defensive impact as a center in his Sixers debut.
Bold predictions for the 2026-27 season
Our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.
NBA futures: Spurs, Thunder enter season as championship favorites
Each team's odds to win the NBA title, conference and division, plus MVP odds.
The best and worst bets for the 2026-27 season
Which bets stand out most? Which should you avoid? Here's what our experts say.
Oklahoma OC: Errors must stop, but QB Mateer offers 'best chance to win'
Despite John Mateer's inconsistency this season, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle still believes he is the Sooners' best option at quarterback.
CFP Bubble Watch at midseason: The playoff field is wide open
A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.
Handing out the Halfway Heisman and other midseason awards
We recognize college football's top players, transfers and coaches at the midpoint of the season.
So many upsets, so many candidates for the Bottom 10
From the Longhorns to the Dawgs, a bunch of top teams bottomed out in Week 7.
BYU won't 'demand respect' but after beating Notre Dame, the Cougars have it
The Cougars' win launched them to No. 2. Now BYU will be clearly in the playoff picture.
Seventeen first-year Power 4 coaches -- here's how they're doing
After an unprecendented amount of change in 2025, let's take stock of how those new coaches are doing.
🤯 How a long-snapper who loves anonymity became a viral sensation
Andrew Kallas never wanted the attention, but his tackles as a long-snapper have made waves in college football.
Deion says Colorado 'united' despite 4-game losing streak
Deion Sanders said Colorado's players remain united and positive despite losing four straight games heading into this week's game at Oklahoma State.
Sources: Auburn dismisses star linebacker Atkins, who plans to enter portal
Auburn dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins, sources told ESPN on Monday night.
Big 12 commish mulls new event if CFP ends conference title games
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said the league would find a new event to replace any lost conference title games should they be casualties of an expanded College Football Playoff.
Iowa to start QB Hecklinski vs. Minnesota with Brown as QB2
Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski will start his second straight game for Iowa on Saturday when the No. 15 Hawkeyes visit Minnesota, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday.
Florida Bar suspends employee over comments to Miami football player
The Florida Bar has suspended an employee as it investigates social media comments that were sent to a Miami football player after the team's win over Florida State.
Day: Ohio State planning to be without injured Sayin through postseason
Buckeyes coach Ryan Day declined to put a timeline on Julian Sayin's recovery but said they are planning to move forward without him through the rest of the year.
Left knee surgery to end season for UCLA QB Iamaleava, Chesney says
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will sit out the rest of the season for the ninth-ranked Bruins after learning he'll need surgery for a knee injury sustained late in the first half of a 17-15 win over…
Heisman and CFP market watch: Notre Dame new favorites, the Big 12 and Week 7 chaos
Let's break down the odds boards for the CFP and Heisman races after a chaotic Week 7.
Is Chambliss the most consistent piece of the Texas-Ole Miss puzzle?
Pamela Maldonado dives into the numbers to find the best way to bet the Texas-Ole Miss matchup.
Draft risers, notes off Saturday's games: Will measurables matter for Chambliss?
Which Tennessee defender is emerging among the DT group? Here's draft spin off CFB Week 7.
Projecting the top 10 picks of next year's NFL draft: Why Yates has three quarterbacks going early
We're two months into the college football season, and Field Yates is projecting which prospects could go in the top 10 picks of the 2027 NFL draft -- including three QBs.
The audacity of Kentucky coach Will Stein
In his first year at Kentucky, Stein has the Wildcats in the College Football Playoff hunt.
The small-ball World Series? How the Brewers and Rays fit -- and don't fit -- the narrative
Yes, this Fall Classic is a battle of small-market teams that don't rely on home runs. But dig deeper, and you'll discover there's much more to this matchup.
👀 Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the postseason MVP
We go inside the numbers on the players doing the most to help their teams win.
Japanese slugger Sato, 27, seeking to join MLB team through posting system
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, 27, a member of his national team that reached the quarterfinals of this year's World Baseball Classic, is aiming to make a move to Major League Baseball through the…
Boone returning as Yankees manager in 2027, source says
Aaron Boone will return for his 10th season as manager of the Yankees in 2027, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report by the Bergen Record.
'Fastball Freddy' Peralta named ALCS MVP after pitching Rays into World Series
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.
Guardians run out of gas, see franchise's World Series title drought hit 78 years
The Guardians once again got close to the finish line but came up short in the ALCS, losing to the Rays in six games to extend their championship drought to 78 years.
Brewers fans cashing in on 2015 promo irked by World Series seats
The Brewers are trying to make amends for not living up "to the spirit of the program" stemming from a 2015 "Timeless Ticket" promotion if they paid $1,000.
Once long shots, Brewers, Rays carry sportsbook liability into World Series
After beginning the regular season as long championship underdogs, the Brewers and Rays will carry sportsbook liability with them into the 2026 World Series.
Caminero's unlikely blast, 38.7-second HR trot punctuate Rays' pennant-clinching win
Junior Caminero hit his first career postseason home run off Guardians All-Star closer Cade Smith in the seventh inning Monday as the Rays went on to clinch the AL pennant and advance to a World…
MLB qualifying offer for free agents rises to $23.15M, up 5.1% from 2025
The price of a qualifying offer for this year's major league free agents rose 5.1% to $23.15 million from $22,025,000.
Where Brewers-Rays ranks among best World Series matchups since 2000
This year's Fall Classic will crown a first-time winner. Here's where it stands among the best matchups of this century.
ALCS Game 6: Takeaways as Rays advance to World Series
Tampa Bay beats Cleveland to punch its ticket to face Milwaukee in the Fall Classic.
'They trust the process no matter what': Inside the superpower that carried the Rays to the World Series
The small-market Rays are kings of the American League. Here's what Tampa Bay does that nobody else can match.
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