👀 Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"
Ron Francis stepping down as Kraken president
Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is stepping down from his role at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday.
Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal
The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.
Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.
McDavid nets hat trick, 5-point night for Oilers
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and added two assists in a win over the Sharks that moved the Oilers into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
Devils shutting down Luke Hughes for procedure
The Devils are shutting down defenseman Luke Hughes so he can undergo a procedure but did not reveal the type of procedure.
Sens' Chabot to play 17 days after breaking arm
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will play in Thursday's game against the Panthers, returning to the lineup 2½ weeks after suffering a broken arm.
Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.
How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.
Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four
Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.
NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.
Behold, the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoth debut new fan attraction at Delta Center
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.
Finish the fantasy hockey finals strong with lineup strategy, best player picks
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
What we're hearing on the Giants' draft plans: Is CB a real possibility at No. 5?
The Giants pick early in Round 1 and have seven total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.
Why the Giants can't afford to trade Dexter Lawrence
Honoring Lawrence's request is unlikely at this stage of the NFL calendar.
What the Raiders can learn from last time they paired a first-time head coach with a No. 1 overall pick QB
The Raiders last paired a new coach with a rookie QB in 2007. Will it be different with Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza?
The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out
Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.
How strong is former Bucs LB Lavonte David's Hall of Fame case? We compared it to legends in Canton
"If his career is not Hall of Fame worthy... I don't know whose is," Gerald McCoy said of his former teammate.
Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit
UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined.
Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots, from No. 1 to No. 215
Projecting landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade).
Our draft experts picked 10-man rosters from 2026 class: Who has the best superteam?
Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates drafted their own rosters of 2026 draft prospects.
Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
Cousins: I shouldn't play if not Raiders' best QB
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is aware that Las Vegas is expected to draft Fernando Mendoza and says he only wants to play if it's determined he's the best option.
Sources: Giants, ex-Ravens G Faalele reach deal
The Giants made an offensive line addition Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele, according to NFL Network.
Source: Texans pick up Stroud, Anderson options
The Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options for quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a source told ESPN's Field Yates.
Falcons pivot after RT McGary retires, add Taylor
Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring, agent Collin Roberts announced.
Ravens say Lamar excited to work with new staff
The Baltimore Ravens noticed a difference in quarterback Lamar Jackson when the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player reported for the start of offseason workouts this week.
Lawrence not with Giants; Harbaugh optimistic
Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism during a video call with reporters Tuesday that defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II will remain with the team next season.
💍 Seahawks QB Sam Darnold adds another ring
The Seahawks quarterback married his fiancée only months after winning Super Bowl LX.
Sources: Mendoza not planning to attend draft
Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he is not planning to attend the draft, sources told ESPN.
What we're hearing on the Browns' draft plans: Cleveland visits with TE Kenyon Sadiq
The Browns have two first-round picks and nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what Cleveland might do.
Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
Trade offers for every first-round NFL draft pick: We made deals for J.J. McCarthy, Maxx Crosby
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1 -- one at every slot -- including deals that involve McCarthy and Crosby.
Divine intervention? How Dallas landed Dak Prescott at No. 135 in the 2016 NFL draft
As the moment neared, OC Scott Linehan was holding his breath, thinking, "Someone else is going to take him."
2026 rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs after NFL free agency
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 45 running backs for 2026.
2026 rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top receivers for the 2026 fantasy season.
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.
🏀 Inside the NBA's tanking problem
With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?
Tatum preps for MSG return: 'Just another game'
Jayson Tatum said that although he's not thrilled to return to the arena where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago, he is aiming to treat Thursday's matchup against the Knicks at MSG as "just…
OKC locks up No. 1 seed, joins elite company
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a win over the Clippers to join some exclusive company.
Redick downplays sideline quarrel with Vanderbilt
Lakers coach JJ Redick subbed forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of early in the second quarter, leading to a heated exchange between the two that Redick described as a "normal interaction" for him.
Wemby (rib), Castle (knee) miss win vs. Blazers
The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (bruised left rib) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI
The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the guard received an MRI by Dallas' staff.
Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking
The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Cunningham has double-double in Pistons return
Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from a collapsed lung as the Pistons routed the Bucks on Wednesday night.
Bucks' Rivers, asked about future, talks grandkids
Doc Rivers declined to give a definitive answer but spoke about his desire to spend more time with his grandchildren when he was asked Tuesday about his coaching future.
NBA teams all want to play faster -- but it might be making them worse
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league's best and worst teams.
2026 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself…
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land at the end of the regular season
The last NBA power rankings of the regular season! Let's see where all 30 teams stack up before the postseason.
NBA playoff watch: Celtics can clinch 2-seed
Boston can lock up No. 2 in New York. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
Latest NBA buzz: Bulls change front office, Giannis and Milwaukee at odds
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
No seats, no silence: A night inside the Clippers' Wall
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Reports: NCAA to discuss 5-year eligibility model
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, sources said Wednesday.
NC State men recount trainer's alleged sexual abuse
Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but were subjected to unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.
Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
QB coach wants no brain freeze in ice cream pick
Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai says his question to recruits about whether they prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream is about getting an answer with "conviction" to show they would be ready for…
Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.
Virginia's Elliott agrees to extension through 2030
Virginia coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Cavaliers through the 2030 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Franklin vows less CEO-like style with Hokies
James Franklin admitted he took on too much risk with both staffing decisions and a less hands-on approach at Penn State, and he says he will operate differently with Virginia Tech.
CB Moore: Irish on 'revenge tour' after CFP snub
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore says the Fighting Irish are on a "revenge tour" after being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season.
With Venables' urging, Golding to run Ole Miss D
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said a talk with Oklahoma's Brent Venables was enough to convince him to continue to call the defensive plays this year.
Prized recruit Hiller, No. 2 OT in '27, picks Florida
Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gave Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge Wednesday.
How the top LB signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for…
Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to see what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Fantasy baseball news: Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ... and a bunch of C's and D's
From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of the City Connect uniforms.
'When you look good, you play good': Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next
For the first time, baseball released a full season of City Connects on the same day. Here's how they came to be and what the players think.
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.
⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros
CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.
Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow
Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.
Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery, Orioles say
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.
Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after dealing with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
Lopez, Soler receive suspensions following brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.
Royals' Ragans (thumb) expects to make next start
Royals ace Cole Ragans said he expects to make his next start after exiting Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Guardians.
Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season
From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.
The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.
Rangers' 9th inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
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