How the Stanley Cup will be won: Wyshynski's predictions for the entire bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.
McDavid seals 6th scoring title with 4-assist finale
The Oilers' Connor McDavid won his sixth Art Ross title as the NHL scoring leader, finishing the regular season with 138 points after a four-assist performance in a 6-1 win over the Canucks.
GM Patrik fired by Canucks after last-place finish
After finishing with the worst record in the NHL, the Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin.
NHLPA poll: Crosby most likely to become coach
Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players' Association's annual player poll released Friday.
Avs favored, but Sabres storyline tempts bettors
The Colorado Avalanche, along with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but the betting public is hoping a longshot like the Buffalo Sabres have a…
Rangers' Trocheck: Long absence due to infection
Vincent Trocheck said the reason he missed a month early in the Rangers' season was because of a bacterial infection in one of his lungs that required surgery.
Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Is MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?
Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the NHL's top playoff teams
No NHL team is perfect, and postseason opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
One year later: Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
Riddick's favorite players in the draft, from first-round locks to exciting sleepers
Riddick highlights some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs.
10 anonymous scouts predict the top of the NFL draft: Mini mock of picks 1-10 -- with a few surprises
We asked NFL scouts to make draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot. Which prospects could go early?
Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.
Titans' preparation has them ready to go with 'cluster' of options
GM Mike Borgonzi knows that Tennessee will have many options when the Titans are on the clock at No. 4.
Which 3-0 team tops the list, plus an exciting stat for each team
The Dallas Renegades are scoring at a high rate; the DC Defenders have bounced back after losing the opener.
WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
Titans QB Ward on track to throw at minicamp
Quarterback Cam Ward, who injured his throwing shoulder in the Titans' season finale, is trending toward throwing at minicamp in June, general manager Mike Borgonzi says.
Chiefs GM expecting a lot of trades in first round
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Thursday that there will "probably be a lot of trades" in the first round of this year's NFL draft.
Chargers GM shuts down Johnston trade rumors
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors surrounding wide receiver Quentin Johnston on Thursday.
Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.
Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David…
Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft: We have prospects and positions to target
A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.
2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.
10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor
With the NFL draft nearly upon us, it's time to think about how the top prospects will fare in fantasy.
Out with the old, in with the new: Ravens unveil new uniforms
The Ravens revamped their on-field look since 1999 with new uniforms after a process that took three years.
Hail Raiser: Commanders roll out fresh uniforms with new alternate logo
Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami DE once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
Cards won't name starting QB; will it be Ty Simpson?
Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew are on the roster, but draft speculation keeps linking Arizona with Simpson.
How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.
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 playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a…
Frank: Clippers' goal remains to 'win with Kawhi'
LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team's commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.
OKC remain title betting faves; Spurs, C's follow
The Thunder (+110) remain large betting favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but the betting public also like the Spurs (+500) and Celtics (+550) to give Oklahoma City a run for their money.
Magic, driven by 'urgency,' rip Hornets to advance
The Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half of their 121-90 rout of the Hornets and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Pistons.
Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'
Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following a season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."
Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
The Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
NBA futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Bets on champion, Finals MVP and each first-round series
Our experts explain how to bet the NBA playoffs as a whole and provide their best bets for each first-round series.
How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars.
Revisiting each playoff matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant
James and Durant have faced off in the postseason three times, and each matchup proved to be a momentous occasion.
NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.
Slams, blocks and game winners: Top 10 plays from Wemby's record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
Riddick picks his favorite NFL draft prospects: The guys he'd want on his team from Rounds 1-3
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
10 NFL scouts predict the first 10 draft picks
We asked scouts to draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma among top 10 schools off to strong start
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
College comps for the top 2027 prospects
As we introduce next year's class, here's what the college careers could look like for the SC Next ESPN 300.
Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
🏈 Connelly's favorite transfer classes for 2026
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
Arch '100%,' says wins came when he loosened up
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels "100% right now" following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, "The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn't…
Report: Ex-Bama DE used Penix, others for fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David…
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
A district court judge has granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a preliminary injunction, handing him an additional year of eligibility in 2026.
NCAA recommends earlier start to football season
An NCAA committee recommended Thursday that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginning in 2027 with the season starting on the Thursday of what is now designated…
Auburn approves $323M in additions at stadium
Auburn is moving forward with the largest capital project in program history.
Nebraska plans $600M stadium renovation for '28
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation targeted for the start of the 2028 season, according to a plan announced Friday.
Texas Tech games nixed in wake of ACC changes
Reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech has open slots on its 2027 football schedule after the cancellations of two nonconference games.
Duke, Diaz reach contract extension through '31
Duke and football coach Manny Diaz have agreed to a contract extension through 2031, the school announced Thursday.
Spring football games: Previewing Virginia Tech, Michigan, Miami and others
Spring football games are in full swing this weekend. Here's what to know ahead of Friday and Saturday.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised
Looking into the crystal ball to tell fantasy managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Paredes, Varsho exit games early and Saturday's news to know
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates
As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
Cubs closer Palencia (oblique) goes on 15-day IL
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, and starter Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time.
Mariners reinstate Refsnyder; Miller set for rehab
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list on Friday and placed outfielder Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list.
Yanks' Cole throws 44 pitches in 1st rehab start
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gave up three runs over 4⅓ innings Friday night for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehabilitation start.
Mets president backs Mendoza amid early slide
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is backing manager Carlos Mendoza despite the team's current nine-game losing streak.
Dodgers, Rockies greeted by snow at Coors Field
The Dodgers and Rockies were greeted by 3 inches of snow thanks to a mid-April storm that blanketed Coors Field as their four-game series got off to a frigid start.
Yanks' McMahon goes from batting cage to big HR
Ryan McMahon spent most of Friday's game in the batting cage, but summoned as a defensive replacement, he delivered a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Yankees a 4-2 win.
Angels' Garret Anderson, All-Star MVP, dies at 53
Outfielder Garret Anderson, who played 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the Angels and is a member of the team's hall of fame, has died at the age of 53.
Source: Padres nearing sale for MLB-record $3.9B
The Padres are on the verge of being sold for a record price of $3.9 billion, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Updated 2026 MLB draft rankings: Top 85 prospects and a 13-pick mock draft
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.
MLB Power Rankings: NL teams dominate top 10 with two debuts
Three weeks into the season, two red-hot NL teams are shooting up our list while another powerhouse plummets.
Are the Dodgers this good? Are the Mets this bad? What we learned from MLB's $1 billion series
It's early. Still, the richest showdown in baseball history said a lot about both teams.
Inside the making of Mariners' now-famous Ichiro Suzuki statue
You know about the reveal mishap. Here's what went into creating the sculpture that will forever honor a Seattle icon.
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