Stanley Cup playoffs daily: A trio of intense Game...
Two teams moved on to Round 2 on Thursday. How many will do so on Friday? Plus, highlights and updated stat leaders.
🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Campbell won't return to Kraken, sources say
Jessica Campbell will not return to the Kraken bench next season.
Wild def. Stars for 1st playoff series win since '...
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday night.
McDavid: Eliminated Oilers an 'average' team
Star center Connor McDavid said the Oilers, ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Ducks on Thursday night, "were an average team all year."
Ducks finish off Oilers in Game 6, reach 2nd round...
The Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Rantanen fined $5K for cross-checking Kaprizov
The NHL fined Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen $5,000 on Friday for cross-checking the Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Cooper, Muse, Ruff up for coach of year award
Jon Cooper, Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff are finalists for the Jack Adams Award.
Can Brandon Hagel keep the Tampa Bay Lightning alive?
After authoring the first Gordie Howe hat trick in franchise playoff history, the winger is critical to forcing a Game 7.
🏈 Reid's early 2027 NFL mock draft: Arch No. 1?
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?
No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident...
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County…
Source: Pack pick up Van Ness' fifth-year option
Despite recording only 8.5 sacks over his first three NFL seasons, Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness had the fifth-year option picked up on his rookie deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
Simmons retires as Bronco: 'My heart, my home'
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Broncos.
Bengals decline DE Murphy's option, source says
The Bengals are not picking up the fifth-year option for defensive end Myles Murphy, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Browns break ground on stadium targeted for '29
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony for the team's new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season.
Sources: Steelers not picking up option on Jones
Tackle Broderick Jones, who continues to recover from offseason neck surgery, won't have his fifth-year option picked up by the Steelers, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources: Giants' Slayton has core-muscle surgery
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury recently and is expected to be sidelined throughout the Giants' offseason program this spring, sources told NFL Network.
Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Makai Lemon to wear No. 9, first Eagle since Nick ...
The Philadelphia Eagles first round pick received Nick Foles' blessing to wear No. 9.
Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
The Harbaugh effect: Why Giants leaned bigger, str...
New York focused on bringing in bigger, more physical players in its first draft led by coach John Harbaugh.
Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...
Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first draft picks of the year.
Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.
What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...
One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?
Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sens...
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the Rams still drafted Ty Simpson. Are there precedents for this working?
Why the Rams see Simpson as Stafford's heir appare...
The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.
Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounder...
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is Friday. Who has had their options picked up?
32 draft-day trades that will always be remembered...
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.
UFL Power Rankings: Calling on a Magic 8-Ball to a...
At the halfway point of the season, defending champ DC is surging, while Birmingham still hasn't found its footing.
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.
West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves move on to Ro...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
East playoff takeaways: Knicks dominate Hawks in G...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
😈 SGA trolls Brooks: 'Realize who the villain is'...
The Oklahoma City Thunder star edited the Phoenix Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past them in the playoffs.
NBA calls for tighter prediction market restrictio...
The NBA asked the nation's top commodities regulator Thursday to impose tighter restrictions on players, game officials and team staff to ensure prediction markets don't undermine sports integrity and…
Magic rule Wagner out for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.
Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle
Kevin Durant has officially been ruled out for Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series.
Daniels, Robinson tossed in Hawks-Knicks scuffle
Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and New York's Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls.
Jokic on early exit: Nuggets 'far' from contention...
Nikola Jokic said he wants to be "a Nugget forever" following the team's first-round exit from the playoffs, but acknowledged the team is "far away" from title contention.
Wolves eliminate Nuggets as McDaniels scores 32
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota eliminated Denver with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Maxey, George deliver as Sixers push Celts to G7
In perhaps their best all-around game of the season, the Sixers got strong performances from Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid to win 106-93 and force a Game 7 against the Celtics.
Knicks' 47-point halftime lead sets playoff record...
The Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead over the Hawks, on their way to the biggest playoff victory in franchise history and a berth in the second round.
NBA Futures: Knicks advance, at 19-1 to win champi...
The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta, while the Timberwolves are at 180-1.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
LeBron goes deep on MJ, Bronny and his NBA legacy
In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.
For DiVincenzo: Timberwolves turn Game 6 arrival i...
The Timberwolves guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round series against the Nuggets.
The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
Rare Air: Kobe Bryant's signed, game-worn Jordan I...
The size 14 Jordans were photo-matched by MeiGray to games against the Spurs and Rockets from the streak.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods spotted on double...
The couples met up for a double date in New York City after the Knicks' Game 5 win.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which tea...
Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could l...
The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.
Copy of How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Ok...
Little did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Summer is here for 18 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Hawks, Blazers, Suns, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.
Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.
Gators get commit from No. 1 center in '27 class
The Florida Gators continued their momentum on the high school recruiting trail with a commitment from Peyton Miller, ESPN's No. 1 center in the Class of 2027.
La. Tech cleared for move to Sun Belt this summer
Conference USA and Louisiana Tech have agreed on a settlement that will allow the Bulldogs to depart the league for the Sun Belt Conference this summer.
Ex-Bama DT pleads guilty after posing as NFLers
Ex-Alabama DT Luther Davis entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Davis pretended…
Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted…
Copy of Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.
Reports: Big 12 reaches 5-year private equity deal...
The Big 12 is the first conference in major college sports to strike a league-wide, private capital deal.
🏈 Under-the-radar players for every Top 25 team
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had...
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and ...
The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. It leaves Tech with big questions.
Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.
Western Michigan, Toledo, Miami aim to be MACtion ...
Life continues to be hard in the MAC. Can WMU repeat? Can UMass win a game? Bill Connelly breaks down every team.
Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's ...
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up.
Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2...
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?
Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
Top 25 portal classes: Re-evaluating Texas Tech af...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-star QB who could replace him
Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.
🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?
Alvarez ends April with 12th HR to tie for MLB lea...
Yordan Alvarez ended the month of April with a bang, going 3-for-4 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, including his 12th home run to tie for the MLB lead.
In email, thankful Cora confident in Sox's future
In an email to the organization Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by Mass Live, Alex Cora expressed thanks for his time in Boston as both a player and a manager, despite a poor start to the 2026…
Two good: Phillies walk off both ends of split DH
Philadelphia swept both games of a split doubleheader against the visiting San Francisco Giants and did so in impressive fashion: with walk-off wins in each and the same pitcher, Chase Shugart…
Brewers put Woodruff (shoulder) on injured list
A day after a reduction in velocity caused pitcher Brandon Woodruff to leave a game, the Brewers put him on the IL with shoulder inflammation.
Report: Mets standing by manager Mendoza
The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.
Reds put Williamson on IL with shoulder fatigue
The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning.
Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...
The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.
Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB te...
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Bad vibes, therapy sessions and a purple Empire State Building: The lowest moments of the Mets' season so far
The team with MLB's second-highest payroll has the worst record in the majors. Here's how New York got here.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Fantasy baseball news: Brewers going cautious rout...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling, while a couple of unexpected contenders continue their rise up our list.
Meet the All-April team -- and the biggest early d...
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars and disappointments at every position.
Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in base...
What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.
ESPN's MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt: Does Josh N...
We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the second battle of the season.
2026 ace rankings: The best starting pitchers
Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.
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