📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
Oilers' Draisaitl to carry German flag after vote
Oilers center Leon Draisaitl has been named as one of Germany's flag-bearers for the Milan Cortina opening ceremony after he won both an internal poll of German athletes and a public vote.
Canada adds Bennett to replace injured Cirelli
Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada.
Pens' Jones banned 20 games for PED violation
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.
Blue Jackets' Werenski enters Games on hot streak
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski recorded his seventh-straight game with a point in Columbus' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.
Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Artemi Panarin trade?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.
Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?
How do Olympic 'snubs' react to not making the teams?
Why do some players use a 'snub' to lift their play? Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.
Gold or bust? X factors for all 12 men's Olympic hockey teams
Who's going to win at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics? How these specific players perform could make the difference.
Panthers reveal custom 'Vamos Gatos' uniforms designed by Jonathan 'Rekal' Torres
The Panthers' uniforms they'll wear against Buffalo were designed by Jonathan "Rekal" Torres.
Will Stafford come back? What about Davante? Five offseason questions for the Rams
The Rams must adjust in the offseason to make up for their playoff loss
The Patriots have a secret defensive weapon: Ben McAdoo
The new Ben McAdoo is going to the big game as an under-the-radar defensive asset.
Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.
Barnwell’s annual Super Bowl opus: We size up every facet of Seahawks-Patriots and pick the winner
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.
Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.
59 Super Bowl rings, 59 stories
Ahead of Super Bowl LX, learn a unique story of one ring from every championship.
How well do you remember these title-winning teams? See how you stack up
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Packers GM Gutekunst seeks solutions after another late-season collapse
Packers president Ed Policy committed to Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur to find the answers.
For Panthers' great Luke Kuechly, HOF would be 'the last check mark of the career'
Kuechly will find out Thursday if he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his second year as a finalist.
Hispanic icons who owned Super Bowl halftime before Bad Bunny
From Bruno Mars to Gloria Estefan, an array of Hispanic superstars have graced the Super Bowl halftime stage.
An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning, Coldplay/Bruno Mars/Beyoncé's halftime show and other notable moments from the last time the Bay Area hosted the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the Patriots are in themselves.
A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft.
Jets name Reich as OC in critical hire for Glenn
The Jets have hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator and playcaller.
Maye full participant in Pats practice, feels 'great'
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took all the first-team repetitions in a 90-minute practice Wednesday as the team continues preparations for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.
Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.
🏈 Miller's two-round 2026 mock draft
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?
Mahomes' father arrested for violating probation
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a
OL coach Stoutland says he won't return to Eagles
Jeff Stoutland announced Wednesday that he will not return as Eagles offensive line coach, a position he has held since 2013.
Steelers hire Angelichio as offensive coordinator
Former Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio has been hired as the Steelers' new offensive coordinator.
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Source: Cardinals' LaFleur hires Hackett as OC
The Cardinals are hiring Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Darnold says oblique 'good'; Emmanwori injured
Neither Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald nor Sam Darnold seems concerned about the quarterback's oblique injury, but nickelback Nick Emmanwori hurt his ankle in practice Wednesday.
High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars -- and two coaches
Find out what Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, Cooper Kupp, TreVeyon Henderson and others were like before the NFL.
The art of the pregame outfit and the stylist behind the NFL's crossover with fashion
From pregame style to fashion week, NFL fashion editor Kyle Smith helps players level up their style.
Sources: Bucks not pressured to trade Giannis
The Bucks don't feel the pressure to move Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, team sources told ESPN hours ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.
Sixers trade McCain to Thunder for 4 draft picks
The 76ers traded second-year guard Jared McCain to the Thunder for a 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks.
Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
The Jazz have acquired Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Hawks but are expected to waive the veteran guard and allow him to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, has landed with the Raptors amid a three-team trade involving the Clippers and the Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Mavs overhaul again, trade AD to Wiz
The Mavericks are trading 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Wizards as part of an eight-player trade, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
The Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources told ESPN, unofficially putting an end to Golden State's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Lakers acquire Kennard from Hawks, sources say
The Lakers have acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Hawks in exchange for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Sources: Dosunmu to Wolves in latest Bulls trade
The Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu in a four-player trade with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.
✍ Trade grades: Which teams have fared best?
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.
How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.
AD is a Wizard?! Grading the shocking trade -- and why one team came out on top
Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. What's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks?
NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel on deadline day
Catch up on what we're hearing before the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, with updates on Ivica Zubac, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up ahead of trade deadline
Which players are under the most pressure and where all 30 teams rank a day before the Thursday trade deadline.
Fast break: Wemby's minutes restriction, KAT's new offensive role and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends.
From AD and Harden to JJJ and Vucevic: Fantasy reaction to the latest NBA trades
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide fantasy reactions as trades go down leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Harden for Garland: Grading this NBA point guard blockbuster
James Harden is a Cavalier. Darius Garland is a Clipper. Kevin Pelton grades each side of the Cleveland-Los Angeles trade.
We pitched six Giannis trades to our resident GM -- he chose a blockbuster
The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.
The four biggest questions one year after the most shocking trade in NBA history
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions for the Lakers, Mavericks and the NBA one year after the shocking Luka Doncic trade.
LeBron is in, Kawhi is out: Answering four questions about the All-Star reserves
Breaking down the NBA All-Star rosters, including snubs and biggest surprises.
NBA 2026 All-Star Game uniforms and court unveiled, inspired by Los Angeles and new format
This marks the ninth straight year Jordan Brand has designed uniforms for the All-Star Game, which will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers.
Huskies' Williams got 'bad advice' on near transfer
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice."
UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
Montana's Hauck retires, says game no longer fun
Montana coach Bobby Hauck, saying that college football has become "not enjoyable" amid the seismic shift in the sport, announced his retirement Wednesday.
NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.
Huskers get commitment from 4-star DT Berymon
Nebraska made a significant late addition in the 2026 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 cycle.
New OC Kelly sees potential at rising Northwestern
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program amid the rapid changes affecting college football.
Badgers' Fickell asked to forgo 1-year extension
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.
Vols QB Aguilar granted TRO in eligibility bid
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an extra year of eligibility, which he would use as a member of the Vols.
🏈 Connelly's best 100 games of the 2025 season
From CFP (and FCS playoff) classics to OT thrillers and what-the-heck moments, this season had it all.
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Projecting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Landing spots for 11 Senior Bowl standouts -- but just two QBs?
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?
2026 class rankings: USC lands on top as cycle draws to close
Lincoln Riley and the Trojans break the SEC's five-year grip on football recruiting supremacy.
Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside?
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
12 teams that improved their 2026 CFP chances with their roster moves
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
Inside James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at Virginia Tech
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
Inside the 'most dangerous gym in America,' where Eagles' WR A.J. Brown trained
Diamond Gym doesn't just build muscle -- it tests the resolve of everyone who walks through the door.
Mancini to Angels as comeback attempt continues
Cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Angels.
Ex-D-backs slugger, Gold Glover Peralta retires
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
MLB players strike deal to be AI characters
Major League Baseball players have agreed to let a tech company create AI characters of themselves that can chat and interact with fans.
Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
Sources: Padres, OF Andujar agree to 1-year deal
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Skubal, Tigers begin arbitration, wait for ruling
Tarik Skubal, who is seeking $32M, and the Tigers, who are offering $19M, made their cases in salary arbitration, with a decision expected Thursday.
Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: Red Sox add Kiner-Falefa on 1-year deal
Veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
MLB offseason grades: Tigers add Valdez to All-Star rotation
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
State of MLB: Has the Dodgers' dominance propelled the NL past the AL?
Monday marks 150th anniversary of the National League. Taking a look at each league going into this season.
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
How bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
Still waiting on Framber Valdez
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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