Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers face suspensions
Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Vancouver's Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league after being penalized for cross-checking in Saturday's game.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team's fantasy MVP
Ovechkin & Co. are back on top according to our voters. And at the midway point of the season, we identify the best fantasy player for all 32 clubs.
Pens' Nedeljkovic 1st NHL goalie with goal, assist
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
Isles' Tsyplakov suspended 3 games for high hit
Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov received a three-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, one day after delivering a high hit to Flyers center Ryan Poehling.
Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of Wayne…
Malkin's Cup rings found at home after burglary
Police say Evgeni Malkin's three Stanley Cup rings, which had gone missing following a burglary at his home last weekend, were located in his residence.
Stars' Hintz (upper body) ruled out vs. Habs
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury.
Leafs' Tavares to IR, considered week-to-week
Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, coach Craig Berube said.
The story behind Blue Jackets' and Red Wings' Stadium Series jerseys
The uniforms are full of Easter eggs as the two teams get set to square off at Ohio Stadium on March 1.
Wyshynski Awards at midseason: Best team, player, goal, feud and more
Which front office is most ruthless? Who had the best glow-up? And which rookie has been most important to his team?
Which top NHL prospects could be traded before the deadline? A guide to contenders' plans
With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors -- because they could be moved in a blockbuster.
Weekly picks: Look to Kane, Talbot and the soaring Red Wings
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
The "have skills, need playing time" All-Stars
Your look at trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes, with a focus on the most efficient players this week.
Tiering 12 NHL teams' playoff hopes: From 'we can still fix this' to 'resigned to their fate'
Yes, the season is more than halfway over, but the Bruins, Rangers and Sabres are three of 12 teams that are already veering off their playoff paths.
Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason: Knights, Caps, Jets, Wild lead the way
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to upset of top-seeded Lions
Daniels threw two TD passes to help Washington return to the NFC title game for first time in 33 years.
Sirianni's confounding public behavior is relished by his players
Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish. His players know it.
Rams' young defense filling Aaron Donald-sized hole
The defense has gone from potential weak link to a group that impressed in victory over the Vikings.
Lions' Robertson to have surgery on broken arm
Lions starting cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in Saturday night's loss to the Commanders and will undergo surgery Sunday.
'Excited' Boyd regrets shoving Texans assistant
Houston Texans defensive back Kris Boyd shoved special teams coach Frank Ross following the opening kickoff of Saturday's 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional round at Arrowhead…
Sources: Bears' Tomlin call rebuffed by Steelers
The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.
Kelce flips 'switch' for playoffs, explodes in KC win
Refreshed for the playoffs, tight end Travis Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 23-14 divisional round win over the Texans.
Anderson: Was Texans 'vs. refs' in loss to Chiefs
After Saturday's 23-14 AFC divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in which some penalty calls worked against the Texans, Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said, "We knew it was going to…
'It hurts': Campbell, Lions see magical year end
Fresh off a disheartening 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was emotional in illustrating his club's 15-win…
Commanders exult in 1st NFC title game since '91
The Commanders were in a celebratory mood after reaching their first NFC title game in 33 years following Saturday's 45-31 upset win over the Lions.
Sources: Bears bringing in George for interview
The Bears are bringing in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview, sources told ESPN. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.
Chiefs knock off Texans, Mahomes now 7-0 in divisional round
In a tight defensive battle, the Chiefs hold on to advance to the AFC Championship Game.
Buffalo Joe: Bills' hometown hero Joe Andreessen hopes to take team to Super Bowl
One of Buffalo's own making the Bills' roster? That's something special.
Who is on Mike Vrabel's radar for Patriots coordinators?
All eyes are on who the Patriots' new head coach will hire as the offensive coordinator.
Everything you need to know for NFL divisional round games
We previewed the two remaining matchups, including game picks.
Betting buzz: Ravens flip line against Bills
The Chiefs' decision to intentionally take a safety late against the Texans trimmed their margin of victory from 11 to 9.
Amon-Ra St. Brown's multicolored jacket headlines NFL divisional round arrivals
St. Brown's jacket included a swath of blue to go with his dyed hair ahead of the Lions' divisional round game.
Capitals and Kevin Durant rep the Commanders and more sights from the NFL divisional round
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs is here. Here are the sights and sounds from Ford Field after the Washington Commanders upset the Detroit Lions.
From 2018 draft risks to MVP favorites: How Jackson, Allen changed two teams' paths
Both quarterbacks had their doubters leading up to the draft. Now, the AFC divisional round's winner will be within a game of a Super Bowl.
‘Everybody is abundantly aware of it’: Why agencies packaging NFL coach/GM candidates is raising red flags
The struggling Bears are among the teams with a pattern of hiring people with the same agent. The NFL has concerns about the implications.
Full list of 2025 NFL draft declarations: Which underclassmen joined the class?
Seventy underclassmen have declared for the 2025 NFL draft, which begins April 24 in Green Bay. See who is on the list.
Holmgren progressing; next recheck in 3-5 weeks
The Oklahoma City Thunder said Friday that Chet Holmgren continues to make progress in his recovery from a pelvic fracture and will be reevaluated in three to five weeks.
Brotherly love: Balls relish 'great' family reunion
Friday's game between the Hornets and Bulls was a "great" family reunion for brothers LaMelo and Lonzo Ball.
Morant misses 18th game; out of awards running
Ja Morant (right foot soreness) missed his 18th game of the season Friday night vs. the Spurs, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards.
Butler on drama with Heat: 'We are where we are'
Back from his suspension, Jimmy Butler indicated there was no change to his relationship with the Heat following Friday's loss to the Nuggets, saying, "We are where we are."
Draymond injures calf in return, to have MRI
Draymond Green is set to have an MRI after exiting Saturday's win with calf tightness. Stephen Curry also injured his ankle but says he plans to play Monday.
C's blow lead late; Hawks win heated OT period
The Celtics blew a 3-point lead late before eventually losing in a heated overtime period to the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pistons trend up while Warriors sink
A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others ... not so much.
What's behind the Timberwolves' struggles to build chemistry
The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to build chemistry this season after its cornerstone forward Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to New York in the offseason.
Waiver wire pickups: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaime Jaquez Jr. rise up
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster.
Risers and fallers: Jalen Green shows no signs of slowing
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key fantasy takeaways for each.
NBA MVP odds: Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP favorites
Futures odds for the 2024-25 NBA MVP award, featuring stars like Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
'Past and present': Traditional powers Ohio State and Notre Dame have evolved
The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have embraced changing rules, leading them to the cusp of a championship.
Despite numerous injuries, Notre Dame hasn't been broken yet
The Irish's depth and resilience have been tested by a rash of key injuries, but they continue to fight on.
Walker, Skattebo, Hunter, Carter, more: The best at every position
From Jalon Walker and Cam Skattebo to Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter, here are the best of the best.
USC adds Rob Ryan to staff as linebackers coach
USC is hiring former NFL assistant coach Rob Ryan to be the Trojans' new assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach, the school announced Saturday.
CFP title game ticket sales surge; Ohio in lead
Ticket resale sites report prices start at about $1,800 and average as much as $2,500 for the College Football Playoff championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Ohio St. still fueled by 'truth-telling' loss to U-M
QB Will Howard said Ohio State's "truth-telling" loss to Michigan in November has continued to fuel the Buckeyes throughout the College Football Playoff.
ND has watched a lot of film of OSU loss to U-M
Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka said his team has watched "a lot of film" of Michigan's upset win over Ohio State back in November.
OSU's Smith 'can't wait to put on a show' vs. Irish
After being limited to one catch in Ohio State's Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas, freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith gave a warning Saturday in advance of the Buckeyes' national championship…
AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.
Wisconsin alleges Miami tampered in DB's transfer
Wisconsin and the Big Ten said they have "credible information" that the University of Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas ahead of the defensive back's expected transfer.
Source: Sarkisian lands new 7-year deal at Texas
Just more than a week after its season ended in the College Football Playoff with a semifinal loss to Ohio State, Texas has agreed to a new contract with Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian, a source told…
Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'
Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.
Inspired by daughter, Rangers 1B to wear No. 21
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Rangers to honor his daughter who was born with Down syndrome, which has the clinical name of trisomy 21.
Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on…
Rangers P deGrom (elbow) throwing, 'feels good'
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is already throwing off a mound and says "everything feels good" after missing most of his first two seasons in Texas following elbow surgery.
Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won't be sold
Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.
Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
News or noise: Should we be concerned about Josh Jung and Jeff Hoffman?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Chicago Cubs honor electric blues movement with new baby blue threads
The baby blue jersey marks the Chicago Cubs' first use of this color on-field since 1961.
TikTok's latest star? Bryce Harper and his lattes, cold brews and banana bread
The star first baseman's recent videos of him in the kitchen baking and making coffee have amassed over 5 million total views and counting.
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