Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Golden Knights take 2-...
A wild win for Vegas has the team two wins away from another Stanley Cup.
Copy of What did we just watch?! Grades, big questions aft...
The game was absolute chaos, with four straight goals scored by each team before a double OT winner.
Hurricanes face 'bigger hill to climb' after loss
After allowing four goals in the second period, and rallying to tie Game 3 in the third, only to lose it in double overtime on a bad bounce Saturday, the deflated Carolina Hurricanes face a 2-1…
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Former Sabres player, GM Gerry Meehan dies at 79
Gerry Meehan, one of the Buffalo Sabres' first players who went on to an influential role as the franchise's general manager, died on Friday at the age of 79, the club announced.
GM: Matthews, amid chatter, committed to Leafs
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka says he isn't concerned that team captain Auston Matthews is searching for an exit from Toronto.
Lightning's Vasilevskiy wins Vezina for 2nd time
The Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he has been named the NHL's top goaltender.
Marner makes Cup history with fastest hat trick
Vegas star Mitch Marner made history with the fastest hat trick by a player in Stanley Cup Final history.
Knights recover in 2OT, outlast Canes in Game 3
Defenseman Shea Theodore was credited with a goal in double overtime, and the Golden Knights recovered from losing a 4-0 lead to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final…
'A quite special, elite player': How Pavel Dorofey...
The 25-year-old entered the Cup finals tied for the goal-scoring lead this postseason.
Trades, free agency or the draft? How every player...
What's the best way to build an NHL roster? The Canes and Golden Knights have taken divergent paths to get to the ultimate stage.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Canad...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Larkin, Kyrou... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade candi...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the pl...
The final matchup begins Tuesday, with multiple legitimate candidates on the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec,...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
10 players who could get traded before the season'...
The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.
Worst-to-first rankings: Which NFL teams are most ...
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first. Will the Lions get back on top in the NFC North?
Can adding 44 years of vet leadership help Jets re...
As the urgency to win increases, New York hopes its offseason moves will help alleviate growing pressures.
Ward wants to stay with Browns after Garrett deal
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward says he wants to remain in Cleveland, even after the team traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams.
Vikings coach unfazed by perception of QB1 comp
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray have been "very professional" in their interactions and ongoing open competition to be Minnesota's starting quarterback.
Cowboys expect Pickens' presence at June camp
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he expects Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens to be at the team's mandatory minicamp that will run June 16-18.
Source: Rams, Garrett agree to reworked deal
The Rams and star defensive end Myles Garrett have agreed to a reworked contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Pack, WR Watson reach $110.5M deal
Wide receiver Christian Watson and the Packers reached agreement Thursday on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension that includes a $31 million signing bonus, sources told ESPN's Adam…
Broncos LB Cooper accused of domestic violence
Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
Bucs' Mayfield: Contract talks 'not anywhere close...
Speaking publicly for the first time this offseason, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said that contract extension talks "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking" and that it's "time to get…
Bears edge closer to move to Northwest Indiana
The Bears took a significant step toward leaving Chicago on Friday after the team's board of directors voted Thursday to advance their stadium development plans in nearby Hammond, Indiana.
👀 New FPI projections for the 2026 season
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
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Eric Karabell offers his thoughts on fantasy football players who could delight or disappoint in 2026.
Fantasy buzz: With extension done, is Christian Wa...
Liz Loza details Christian Watson impressive upside, while acknowledging his injury history.
Myth or reality? Examining the 'Madden curse' thro...
Can Williams change the tide after Barkley's latest season was indicative of the long-alleged Madden curse?
Jumpman meets Madden: Michael Jordan's role in ins...
The Bears quarterback said the pose, skyline and overall concept were designed as a tribute to Chicago's most famous athlete.
A pocket pair of 8s: Browns' Jared Verse, Dillion ...
NFL rules permit two players to wear duplicate numbers during OTAs and training camp, when rosters consist of 90 players, but that changes come late August.
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in tim...
Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.
Are the Spurs cooked? How the Knicks have slowed d...
Is it time to panic for San Antonio? Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 2 from all angles.
Blank space: Taylor Swift's Eastern Conference Fin...
The Grammy Award-winning artist and her soon-to-be-husband Travis Kelce attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The divine (actually!) force behind Wemby and the ...
A group of Catholic sisters have gone viral for their decades-long dedication to their hometown team. If their prayers are answered, the Wemby Era will begin with a Spurs win.
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the...
Handpicked by Wemby, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.
Knicks survive Spurs rush for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Karl-Anthony Towns carried the Knicks on both ends of the floor as New York held off San Antonio in Game 2 and became just the third team to win the first two games of the NBA Finals on the road.
📸 Elmo's NBA Finals neutrality riles up NYK fans
The "Sesame Street" icon's diplomatic approach to the Knicks-Spurs didn't sit well with New Yorkers.
Wemby rues costly turnover: 'This game was ours'
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama admitted urgency got the better of him when he committed a late turnover in Friday's Game 2 loss, but he said he would use the frustration as fuel for the next game.
Sources: NBA investigating Brunson-fan incident
The NBA is investigating an interaction between Knicks star Jalen Brunson and courtside fans late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Fans get lifetime bans for NBA Finals selfie quest...
Two fans involved in a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night have been given lifetime bans from all NBA arenas, a league spokesperson said Thursday.
NBA Finals Game 1 averaged nearly 17M viewers
Game 1 of the finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks averaged nearly 17 million viewers on Wednesday night.
Sources: NBA interviews Kawhi in Aspiration case
\Kawhi Leonard and his business adviser have been interviewed by NBA investigators amid the league's inquiry into allegations the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to compensate Leonard, sources…
Knicks to bolster security with Trump attending G3...
The New York Knicks are warning fans to bring as little as possible to Game 3 of the NBA Finals and encouraging them to arrive at least two hours before tipoff as part of enhanced security measures…
Copy of The Knicks take Game 2! Biggest takeaways and what...
NBA insiders break down the takeaways from Game 2, look ahead to the rest of the Knicks-Spurs showdown.
NBA futures: Knicks now title favorites after Game...
The Knicks' incredible playoff run continues, as they are up 2-0 on the Spurs and head to New York as big championship favorites.
NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after colleg...
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.
Ceiling, floor and NBA comps for the top 12 prospe...
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?
Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Which roster has the most talent?
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
The Thunder built a contender -- now they must dec...
With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
Wolfpack-Cavs, set for Brazil, now in Virginia
The NC State-Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college football game played in South America is being relocated to the Cavaliers' home field after organizers determined…
Saban to Congress: College bill will 'bring order'...
Nick Saban appeared in Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which aims to "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era.
N. Dakota gets probation for tampering violations
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has placed North Dakota's football program on probation for one year over tampering violations by an assistant coach.
C. Nussmeier, brother of ex-LSU QB, picks Georgia
Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Georgia on Friday.
Virginia Tech receives historic $75M donation
Virginia Tech has received a historic $75 million donation, with the majority directed toward athletics, the school announced Thursday.
NCAA D-I Cabinet tweaks five-year eligibility plan...
The NCAA Division I cabinet put off a vote on the age-based eligibility model it is considering and instead made minor adjustments to the proposal.
Sankey scoffs at notion of SEC-B1G super league
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
Reports: NCAA rejects TTU's appeal for QB Sorsby
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, according to multiple reports.
Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...
What new faces and top prospects will impact the 2026 season? We stack the best of the bunch.
Welcome to college football recruiting's busiest m...
We take a look at the teams that are winning, the recruitments who will be most interesting and more.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Miami surges into ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Picking college football's top non-QB playmakers in 2026
It won't just be QBs who affect the upcoming season. These players stand to make a big impact.
The Pac-12 is back! Will Boise State rule this lea...
The Pac-12 has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
How back is the U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing...
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
Wetzel: Judge should slam the door on Texas Tech Q...
Gambling addiction is real, but so are the rules against it, columnist Dan Wetzel writes.
What we learned walking the halls at SEC and Big T...
What are the consequences of expanding the playoff? We asked Big Ten and SEC power brokers to weigh in.
10 things to know for super regionals, plus future...
What to know heading into supers, plus top prospects and best major leaguers from every team.
Copy of MLB post-hype check-in: What to make of former big...
From a vaunted Japanese star to a former No. 1 pick, let's examine some of baseball's young players taking time to hit their stride.
🗣️ CBA talks: Takeaways from owners meetings
Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.
Angels' Soler lands on IL with left oblique strain...
Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler, who was scratched before Friday's game against the Dodgers because of hip tightness, went on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on…
First-place Rays moving struggling Matz to bullpen...
The Rays are moving left-hander Steven Matz from the rotation to the bullpen after two poor starts in which his ERA has climbed to 5.48 this season.
Reds hope ace Greene back before All-Star break
The Reds have moved up their timetable for right-hander Hunter Greene's return, with the team hopeful their ace can be back before the All-Star break in July.
Brewers acquire Kuhnel from A's as injuries mount
Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Brewers from the Athletics for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list.
Dodgers move Glasnow to 60-day IL with back injury...
Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 8 with a back injury, still hasn't been cleared to resume a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Yankees catcher Wells joins Stanton, Judge on IL
Yankees catcher Austin Wells, suffering from cervical headaches while in the midst of a seasonlong slump, joined Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list.
Mets halt Polanco rehab for more testing on ankle
Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.
Misiorowski sets SP record with 103.7 mph pitch
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Five emerging aces to give your fantasy baseball l...
Are your trusty old pitching options just not working? Here are five young pitchers to pick up in fantasy now.
MLB awards: Ohtani, Judge still lead MVP odds, McG...
Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Do...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Brewers are coming on strong.
Passan’s early trade deadline preview for all 30 M...
As trade season starts up, Jeff Passan identifies the big names who could move -- and the teams that could deal for them.
Time to panic in the Bronx? What Aaron Judge's inj...
What you need to know about the three-time MVP's rib fracture.
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