Autographed Gretzky card sells for record $540K
An autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction. It's the most ever spent on an autographed hockey card.
Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game
Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.
Canada beats Slovenia, now 5-0 at hockey worlds
Canada beat Slovenia 3-1 on Friday to improve to a perfect 5-0 at the ice hockey world championship.
Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win
The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the…
Latvia stuns the U.S. 4-2 at ice hockey worlds
Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 on Saturday at the ice hockey world championship in Zurich.
Avs lament missed opportunities after G2 loss
Avs coach Bednar said his team had chances to extend its 1-0 lead before losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference final Friday.
Knights use late flurry to stun Avs, take 2-0 lead...
Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights stunned the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference…
👀 Expert picks for Avs-Knights, Canes-Canadiens
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing fo...
Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Hurricanes tie...
It was all Canadiens in Game 1. Plus, highlights from Avs-Golden Knights Game 2 and updated playoff stats.
Golden Knights take a 2-0 series lead: Grades for ...
What stood out most from the Golden Knights' win in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, and what to look for in Game 3 on Sunday.
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p...
Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild ...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
❤️ A.J. Brown gets married in oceanfront wedding
The star Eagles wide receiver became a husband over the weekend at Montage Laguna Beach in California.
Harbaugh: Giants unsure when Nabers will return
The Giants don't know when star wide receiver Malik Nabers will be back from what coach John Harbaugh said Thursday was "not a simple knee" injury.
Bears say Chicago stadium options 'exhausted'
The Bears reiterated Thursday that they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
Source: Giants give GM Schoen multiyear deal
The Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multiyear extension.
Lions ink All-Pro LB Campbell to 4-year extension
The Lions have signed Jack Campbell to a four-year extension, putting him under contract with the franchise through the 2030 season. The deal is for $81 million and includes $51.5M guaranteed, sources…
Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law
Florida has signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food…
Source: Brissett, Cardinals not close on new deal
A reworked deal between the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett is still not close, a source told ESPN on Friday.
Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the 2026 season, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Stafford lands 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to L.A. through the 2027 season, with $105…
'It's about building trust': QB Malik Willis focus...
Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract this offseason because the Dolphins believe he can be their franchise quarterback.
Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness
Giants defensive veteran Brian Burns' success has opened doors for him to show his true purpose.
Mock Draft Season: Players experts are taking (and...
Every mock draft is a little bit different, so we did it 10 times. Here are the results and the insights, from what to do in the first few rounds to when you should take your quarterback and tight…
The best, worst offseason moves of the AFC: Barnwe...
The Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. The Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much. Let's pick out offseason highs and lows in the AFC.
Can the Steelers win with a 42-year-old quarterbac...
Does Rodgers have anything left? Will the Steelers' offense look the same as it did in 2025? And can running it back actually work for Pittsburgh?
NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising roster moves
The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.
A look at how owners have fared when getting invol...
Some owners helped land franchise QBs, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.
A welcome-to-the-NFL moment in the third grade? Co...
As Carlie Irsay-Gordon emerges from her father's shadow, criticism becomes a bigger part of the job, but she's prepared.
Former Commanders owner's home returns to market -...
Nearly 3 years after Dan Snyder sold the Commanders, his former home was put back on the market.
Perfect team fits for 14 remaining NFL free agents...
Let's find new homes for 14 players who are still available, including Stefon Diggs and Jadeveon Clowney.
Which rookies will make the biggest 2026 impact? W...
Let's predict the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2026 season. Who will lead in rushing yards? Touchdowns? Sacks?
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 takeaways: Thunder steal Game 3 on the...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the series.
What the Cavaliers need to save their turbulent se...
Through a roller-coaster season, the Cavaliers have turned to one man in times of trouble.
Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchu...
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.
Thunder bench overwhelms Spurs in Game 3 win
Down 15-0 to the Spurs not even three minutes into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, the Thunder quickly went to the bench, which provided 76 points during a 123-108 comeback victory.
🏀 2026 mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting
Despite a double-digit loss that put them in a 2-0 series hole, the Cavs felt encouraged by how they played in Game 2 and took comfort in the fact that they have erased this deficit before.
LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'
LeBron James says the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.
Adebayo named NBA's Social Justice Champion
Bam Adebayo has been honored with the NBA's Social Justice Champion award.
Wemby, Holmgren lead NBA's All-Defensive Team
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, while Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White rounded out the first-team…
Wemby on G3 loss: Got to make teammates better
Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 26 points Friday night but acknowledged he needs to be "more of a team player" after the Spurs lost 123-108 in Game 3 and trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western…
How ancient warrior training helped build a once-i...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into the most unstoppable force in basketball.
Copy of 'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.
NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -...
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast...
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are...
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for L...
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🏈 Many reasons why 24-team CFP does not work
Crowning a champ with a 12-team playoff hasn't fundamentally altered the sport, but doubling the field would.
Mizzou's Hardy thankful, starts road to rehab
Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi. Missouri's football program released a 14-second video Wednesday in which…
Nebraska AD preaches patience on Rhule rebuild
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen told ESPN on Wednesday that he wants to give Matt Rhule time to rebuild after a 19-19 start to his Cornhuskers career.
Judge in Sorsby lawsuit vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.
Orgeron back to LSU as assistant on Kiffin's staff...
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a football national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.
NCAA discusses age-based eligibility model
The NCAA's Division I cabinet discussed possible implementation of an age-based eligibility model should it be approved and signaled it would consider voting on it at its meeting next month.
Pro Football HOFer Warner gets N. Iowa hall nod
Almost a decade after he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kurt Warner is finally entering the Northern Iowa athletics hall.
NCAA opened Ole Miss probe after Dabo complaint
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of the Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker Luke…
Enforcement chief to schools: These are your rules...
Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the 11-month-old College Sports Commission, has a simple reminder to schools frustrated by NIL: These are the rules you wrote.
The American's top teams, and UConn, will look bra...
The conference's top teams lost a lot. So did the Huskies. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M up to No...
These schools are setting the early pace as the recruiting race starts to heat up.
Start the countdown: 100 things to know before col...
From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover 100 things to know ahead of the upcoming season.
Is big-budget spending sustainable in college spor...
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.
'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.
Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles like those at Alabama and Tennessee are becoming more rare.
Rockies' Mickey Moniak headed to injured list
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Three potential paths forward for the Astros: From...
Keep going for it, soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston has a decision to make, sooner rather than later.
Olney: The themes shaping this year's MLB trade de...
From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.
🤖 What we've learned so far about ABS system
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.
Mets DFA well-traveled P Kimbrel after brief stint...
The Mets designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.
Angels demote Lowe, place Moncada on 10-day IL
The Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list because of right knee inflammation.
Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole
Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
D-backs' Gurriel exits game with tight hamstring
Arizona left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left the Diamondbacks' game Friday night against the Colorado Rockies because of left hamstring tightness after making a sliding catch.
Dodgers' Muncy exits after getting hit by a pitch
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is cautiously optimistic that he avoided a serious injury after a pitch hit him in the right wrist Friday night against the Brewers.
BoSox's Story undergoes sports hernia surgery
Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.
Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem
Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
MLB Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's...
Week 8 brought many changes, from a move at the bottom to the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.
Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: Who is the new No. 1 on our list?
Starting with a big shake-up at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.
Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... o...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.
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