Power Rankings: A pickup from each team for the fantasy hockey playoffs
With the ESPN Fantasy postseason upon us, here's who can help you win a title.
NHL playoff watch: Bruins-Capitals the highlight of a 14-game slate
A whole lot of hockey will be played Saturday. Here's the schedule, plus full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.
Avs' MacKinnon: NHL rescinded major penalty
The NHL rescinded the game misconduct Nathan MacKinnon received Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche star told The Denver Post.
Blackhawks, Sens will play 2 games in Germany
The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.
Sharks sign Dellandrea to 2-year, $3.3M extension
The Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million extension on Friday.
Gudas gets 5-game ban for knee hit to Matthews
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' season.
Leafs star Matthews (MCL) to miss rest of season
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has a torn MCL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the NHL season.
Playoff guide: Tips, tricks, lineup strategy to win your league
Prepare for the fantasy hockey playoffs with the top tips, picks and lineup strategies to win your league.
What to expect from Rosen, Jiricek, other top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception
New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name
Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
Sources: Jets, Cisco agree to 1-year, $5.25M deal
The New York Jets have agreed to a deal with safety Andre Cisco on a 1-year deal worth up to $5.25M, sources told ESPN.
Source: Bills, S Stone agree to one-year deal
The Bills and free agent safety Geno Stone agreed to terms on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
Falcons GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said definitively Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback job.
Seahawks GM: State tax law could impact club
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said he believed Washington state's new income tax on high earners would eventually have a negative impact on the team's ability to sign free agents.
🏈 Our mid-free agency NFL mini-mock draft
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Source: Lions add CB McCreary on 1-year deal
The Lions added free agent cornerback Roger McCreary on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.
Which NFL teams have improved the most in free agency? Five rosters that made the best moves
We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.
NFL free agency grades: Sizing up 55-plus big signings and trades
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Rasheed Walker and Kyler Murray signings.
Saints ushering in a new, younger era under Kellen Moore
Free agency has impacted some of New Orleans' longtime players, but the second-year coach has a plan.
New and improved Baltimore Giants? How Isaiah Likely reshapes New York's offense
Signing four former-Ravens kick-starts the transformation of the Baltimore Giants, commanded by John Harbaugh.
What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value
Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?
Guide to NFL offseason signings: Will Walker see heavier workload in KC?
Your one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.
Will Kyler Murray be a top-10 fantasy option? What does the move to Minnesota mean?
Murray gets a fresh opportunity in Minnesota. What will it mean for the QB and Justin Jefferson, his new top target?
Saint, meet the Saints: Travis Etienne Jr.'s signing is full circle for family roots
The newest New Orleans Saints running back opened up on naming his son after his current team, his family ties to the team and what it means to be home.
Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.
Where nine of the best remaining NFL free agents should sign: We found perfect landing spots
Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.
Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
Tension builds ahead of NFLPA leadership vote
NFL Players Association representatives are set to vote on a successor to disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell.
NFL futures: Ravens tied for second-shortest Super Bowl odds after whirlwind week
Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
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.
Warriors lose 4 more to injury as slide continues
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury and dropping their fourth straight to fall two games behind the…
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs rule the West, Celtics rise
The NBA playoffs are near. Which teams are best positioned for the homestretch of the regular season?
Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
The Knicks are 42-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few problems to solve.
NBA draft intel and latest buzz: Peterson or Dybantsa at No. 1? What's Boozer's case?
Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.
🏀 2026 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling?
Who's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?
Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for "foul baiting," saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."
Luka drops 51 as Lakers explode in LeBron's return
Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71…
Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."
SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA's longest 20-point streak
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.
Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes
Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.
'83 is just wild': Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance resonated with his AAU coach
Ty White said his former high school star did something to wow him every game, but even this performance has him stunned.
Risers and fallers: Filipowski, da Silva moving up; Flagg a problem during playoffs?
Tristan da Silva is on the rise, and should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Bennedict Mathurin and Cameron Johnson?
Syracuse officially names Toledo's Blair as new AD
Syracuse has officially named Bryan Blair as the school's new athletic director.
Latest mini NFL mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-10 based on the free agency frenzy
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
🌡️ Way-too-early coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
Trump plans 'all-encompassing' college sports EO
President Donald Trump says he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of…
CSC: Influx of third-party payments unexpected
College Sports Commission CEO Bryan Seeley said Tuesday an unexpected influx of third-party deals helping schools blow past the NIL salary cap has led to increased review times.
Dabo shoulders blame for Clemson's '25 failures
With Clemson's 2026 spring game just over two weeks away, a motivated Dabo Swinney said Wednesday that last season's results were 'nobody's fault but mine."
Ex-assistant sues Michigan over Stalions scandal
Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manuel, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" when he was fired during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal.
Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries
The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to suspend investigations and enforcement related to tampering, and modernize its rules.
C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026
Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
Fired Michigan coach Moore reaches plea deal
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge…
Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 college football teams
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?
How the top receiver and QB signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Why Miami is facing its 'most challenging' offseason yet of the Cristobal era
Can Miami reach college football's mountaintop again? Mario Cristobal has the Canes ready to climb again.
On the rise? Teams, players poised to improve in 2026
From potential CFP contenders to bounce-back candidates, we've got good feelings about these programs.
ACC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
Big 12 spring football preview: Storylines, key positions and players to watch
With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
'The rules are a suggestion:' The ins and outs of tampering in college football
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
What you need to know about the 2027 QB recruits
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 teams
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
Brewers' Priester to miss at least first month
Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue.
Rangers add bullpen depth by signing LHP Beeks
The Texas Rangers added some bullpen depth on Friday by signing lefty reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million.
D-backs' Moreno to undergo testing on forearm
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch from Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals because of right forearm tightness.
A's club 3 straight HRs on 3 pitches vs. Padres
The Athletics' Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz took Padres starter Michael King deep on three straight pitches during Friday's Cactus League game in Mesa, Arizona.
Jays' Berríos not throwing, to visit elbow specialist
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos is going to see a specialist due to inflammation in his right elbow.
U.S. swaps Kershaw with Hoffman for WBC semis
Clayton Kershaw will not be on the United States roster for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with the retired pitcher being replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman.
Wells hits 3-run HR as D.R. routs South Korea
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.
U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.
The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
Bat flips and home run trots: How Dominican Republic sluggers are lighting up WBC
In this World Baseball Classic, one team might be having more fun than any other.
Projecting all 30 MLB teams based on how busy -- or passive -- they were this winter
Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?
Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
The players Eric Karabell wants on his 2026 fantasy teams
Eric Karabell wants these guys on his 2026 fantasy teams. You should too.
Cheat sheet 2026: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
You've read their names all preseason long, it'd be a shame to forget them on draft day. The ESPN Cheat Sheet is one way to make sure that doesn't happen.
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