Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges
The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.
Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Troph...
Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.
Stars' Rantanen finished season with torn MCL
Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Stars GM Jim Nill says kept their forward from being himself the rest of the season.
Flyers on brink after penalties pile up in G3 loss...
The Flyers were frustrated by the officiating, the Hurricanes' penalty kill and their own mistakes in a Game 3 loss Thursday night that put them on the brink of elimination.
M. Tkachuk could join 'Triple Gold Club' at worlds...
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.
Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL
Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov had his KHL contract terminated, clearing the way for him to play in the NHL.
Source: Matthews' future with Leafs still unclear
Auston Matthews' future in Toronto remains uncertain despite the Maple Leafs recent NHL draft lottery win, an NHL source tells ESPN.
🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?
McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov finalists for MVP
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Trophy.
Post-lottery NHL mock draft: Who goes after Gavin ...
With the top 16 picks set, here's our projection of who will be headed to each team.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Canadiens stri...
Plus, a pivotal Game 3 for the Ducks, Golden Knights. Here's what to watch, along with Thursday's highlights.
'The ultimate teammate': Meet Zach Benson, the NHL...
Benson is the player you love to hate -- or hate to love -- depending where you're lined up.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for the S...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres move to 8-1, Ducks now 25...
The Sabres and Ducks both saw big changes to their Stanley Cup odds after posting wins on Wednesday.
Sources: Rodgers likely to play for Steelers in '2...
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to visit the Steelers this weekend and is likely to play for them this season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
Vikings, Jennings agree to deal worth up to $13M
The Vikings agreed to terms with free agent receiver Jauan Jennings on a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.
Broncos reach 5-year extension with GM Paton
The Broncos have agreed to a five-year extension with general manager George Paton.
Sources: Seahawks interest 'soft' from buyers
The Seahawks haven't generated as much buyer interest as NFL officials originally expected, sources told ESPN.
NFL, referees association ratify new 7-year CBA
The NFL Referees Association ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL on Friday, eliminating the possibility of a work stoppage prior to the 2026 season.
NFL to release regular-season schedule Thursday
The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule Thursday. The announcement made Friday is in line with the past couple of years, when the schedule has been released during the second week of…
Jets give RB Hall 3-year, $45.75M extension
The Jets and RB Breece Hall agreed to a three-year, $45.75 million contract Friday -- the third-highest annual average value among running backs.
❤️ Michael Penix Jr. marries longtime girlfriend
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback seemed to be recovering well from his ACL surgery, showing off his moves on the dance floor.
Browns' Owusu-Koramoah (neck) out '26 season
The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, sidelining him for the 2026 season.
Copy of 'Maybe I'm a little backwards': Why Frank Reich re...
The former NFL coach was attracted at age 64 because he knew it wouldn't be easy getting New York back on track.
New NFL Power Rankings poll: We ranked all 32 team...
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.
Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 vet...
Will Carrington Valentine get jumped by Brandon Cisse on the Green Bay depth chart?
The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL te...
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
Justin Herbert stars in girlfriend Madison Beer's ...
The Grammy-nominated artist and the Chargers quarterback share the screen together in the video.
A trip to remember: Patriots' Caleb Lomu arrives f...
The New England Patriots' first-round draft choice was on a red-eye flight Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and in a random occurrence, his uncle was the pilot.
Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rook...
There's still a long way to go until the 2026 season kicks off, but it's never too early to see who's a front-runner.
15 draft picks, 15 perfect fits: Rookies who found...
Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15, including Jadarian Price joining the Seahawks' offense.
Field Yates' rankings: PPR top 160
Field provides his latest rankings for the upcoming season, which will be updated throughout the offseason.
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 Futures: Pistons' title odds move to 15-1; Cav...
The Cavaliers have the third-longest odds to win the NBA championship.
Takeaways as Thunder take down Lakers in Game 2
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
Five questions that will decide Knicks-76ers Game ...
New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.
Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.
🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
Cavs plan to 'figure it out' after Harden struggle...
James Harden's postseason struggles continued Thursday, when he went 3-for-13 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.
Sources: Knicks' Anunoby has hamstring strain
Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too
Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.
Cunningham, Pistons pull away, take G2 vs. Cavs
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.
OKC up 2-0 on Lakers as Holmgren, SGA score 22
The Thunder took command of Thursday's Game 2 and the series against the Lakers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench because of foul trouble.
Sixers donate playoff tix to evade Knicks fans
The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover…
NBA hopeful Peterson: Creatine led to cramping
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping…
Most likely picks for every NBA lottery team
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
Windhorst: Why the stakes of this NBA draft lotter...
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership v...
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Proposal seeks flexibility for 5-7 teams to fill b...
The NCAA's football oversight committee voted Thursday to adopt a proposal that allows conferences the flexibility to choose a 5-7 team that has met certain academic standards to fill bowl game…
🏈 The top newcomer for every Power 4 team
Between high-level recruits or transfer portal additions, these players will factor into the 2026 season.
Coaches pitch 4 changes to college football sked
The American Football Coaches Association is recommending changes to the college football calendar that would end the season by the second Monday in January, while also pushing for increased access to…
Syracuse, Wake Forest to open 2027 in Toronto
Syracuse and Wake Forest will kick off the 2027 season in Toronto, marking the first time two American universities will open the year in Canada, the ACC announced Thursday.
FSU, Georgia cancel series due to league skeds
Florida State and Georgia mutually agreed to cancel their home-and-home series set for 2027 and 2028 but are working on scheduling a neutral-site matchup.
Ex-OSU football players to join lawsuit vs. school...
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a…
Ex-Gamecocks QB Garcia has Stage 4 cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Miami murder retrial delayed amid allegations
A judge on Thursday delayed the retrial of former Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata in 2006.
Ex-Ohio coach Smith sues school after Dec. firing
Former Ohio University coach Brian Smith is suing the school for breach of contract and wrongful termination after he was fired in December for "serious professional misconduct."
Kennesaw State was a surprise CUSA winner. What's ...
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
Four months in, how Matt Campbell is already resha...
Changes are already evident on the second floor of Penn State's football building, but will it translate into top-10 wins?
Top 25: Award candidates for every team
Which players are most likely to take home hardware from the nation's best teams?
Who won college football's offseason? We stack all 68 Power 4 teams
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.
'I do see the comparisons to Kyle Schwarber': How ...
Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace -- and proving the teams that passed him over wrong with every long ball.
Marlins No. 2 prospect Snelling set for MLB debut
Pitcher Robby Snelling, the Marlins No. 2 overall prospect, will make his MLB debut Friday against the Nationals.
Padres put Campusano (toe) on IL, recall Durán
Padres catcher Luis Campusano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left toe, and 28-year-old Rodolfo Durán has been called up to make his major league debut.
Dodgers' Betts set to begin rehab stint Friday
Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.
Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Royals say Ragans dealing with pitcher's elbow
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with valgus extension overload, otherwise known as pitcher's elbow, after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.
Copy of Yanks' Domínguez exits after crashing into wall
Jasson Domínguez is headed to the IL with a sprained shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall, opening a path for prospect Spencer Jones to make his debut.
Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery
Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to manager Craig Counsell.
Red Sox opting to place Anthony (wrist) on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list, making the decision Thursday after the second-year outfielder's wrist hadn't improved much since he injured it earlier this week.
⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.
Who can keep the Dodgers from three-peating? We id...
We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
As the Dodgers lead the way, the slumping Mets are way down the list.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Olney: How Mike Trout changed this winter to retur...
The Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Copy of How many relief records are potentially in play fo...
The Padres' closer is on pace to possibly have one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.
MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot AL team makes its to...
While the Dodgers and Yankees duke it out at the top of our list, an unexpected club is making noise in the standings.
Five pitchers with better-than-expected 2026 start...
Todd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.
Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Thank you, Pokémon: Zach Neto pulls rare Charizard...
The shortstop didn't get a hit in five games until he drew a rare Charizard card with his Angels teammate, then homered.
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