🏒 Step back in time: Repicking the 2016 draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.
Frozen Four: Wisconsin, Denver to meet for national title
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.
Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.
Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.
Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension
General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.
Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club
Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.
Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought
The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.
Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season
John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.
Minnesota Duluth's Plante captures Hobey Baker
Max Plante became Minnesota Duluth's seventh Hobey Baker winner, beating out Denver's Eric Pohlkamp and Michigan's T.J. Hughes.
How Rick Tocchet steered the Flyers back into the playoff race
After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly.
Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's key free agent
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go, plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 15 games on Supreme Saturday
How many spots will be clinched? Who can be eliminated? Get intel on the entire slate here.
Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2026 season
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Sources: Colts seeking to trade away CB Moore
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.
Former Jets, Louisvile QB Nagle dies at age 57
Former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle has died at age 57.
Sources: NYT investigating reporter's Vrabel ties
The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources…
Falcons pick up fifth-year option for RB Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option Friday.
Sources: Eagles land Packers WR Wicks for picks
The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cowboys S Bell arrested, facing drug charges
Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records.
Panel rules NFL teams didn't collude on QB deals
An appeals panel upheld a decision that there wasn't sufficient evidence of collusion by teams when negotiating the contracts of Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson in 2022, according to a…
💍 Seahawks QB Sam Darnold adds another ring
The Seahawks quarterback married his fiancée only months after winning Super Bowl LX.
49ers agree to one-year contract with CB Jones
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a one-year deal with free agent cornerback Jack Jones.
Everything we're hearing on the NFL draft: Jets' No. 2 pick plans, bold predictions
Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
Which of the NFL draft's quarterbacks will be elite? Average? Busts? We projected the top five prospects
Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class's top QBs.
What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans
What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?
Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit
UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC is still to be determined.
'This is everything to me': Gabe Taylor set for debut in D.C., where brother Sean starred
Gabe Taylor, who will don No. 21, understands the legacy brother Sean built in Washington in a short time.
How Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer's draft prep has changed in Year 2
Last year, Schottenheimer was just getting settled in as the new head coach in Dallas.
'It's the new frontier': How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'
When a prospect skips NFL combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables.
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.
Divine intervention? How Dallas landed Dak Prescott at No. 135 in the 2016 NFL draft
As the moment neared, OC Scott Linehan was holding his breath, thinking, "Someone else is going to take him."
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.
King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on Sunday
We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs and Warriors
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
🏀 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
Donovan not reading into Reinsdorf's endorsement
Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of him but said he understood "everybody's got to look…
76ers' Embiid out of hospital; no timeline to play
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.
Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer Los Angeles as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans.
NBA fines Magic $25K for injury report violation
The NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules before Monday night's home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Heat waive Rozier, use roster spot on J. Young
Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling investigation, has been waived by the Heat.
Wembanyama checks another 'box,' hits 65 games
Victor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Mavericks.
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Grizzlies.
How college football's top DB signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Everything we're hearing on the NFL draft: Jets' No. 2 pick plans, bold predictions
Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
Which of the NFL draft's quarterbacks will be elite? Average? Busts? We projected the top five prospects
Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class's top QBs.
Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
Spring game previews: Alabama, Florida among ones to note Saturday
It's spring game season in the world of college football with nine Power 4 schools holding an event.
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
CB Moore: Irish on 'revenge tour' after CFP snub
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore says the Fighting Irish are on a "revenge tour" after being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season.
With Venables' urging, Golding to run Ole Miss D
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said a talk with Oklahoma's Brent Venables was enough to convince him to continue to call the defensive plays this year.
5 Buckeyes, Simpson among 16 draft attendees
Five Ohio State players are among the 16 planning to attend the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh, a group that doesn't include Fernando Mendoza but does include fellow QB Ty…
Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.
Reports: NCAA to discuss 5-year eligibility model
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, sources said Wednesday.
Prized recruit Hiller, No. 2 OT in '27, picks Florida
Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gave Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge Wednesday.
IU still has 'chip on our shoulder' after CFP crown
After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.
Former Jets, Louisvile QB Nagle dies at age 57
Former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle has died at age 57.
Dodgers' Muncy caps 3-HR night with walk-off shot
Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7.
Breaking down Cal Raleigh's first 55 plate appearances of 2026 -- and what's gone wrong for the Mariners
Seattle's biggest stars have struggled at the plate as the team has gotten off to rough start this season. How real are the concerns? Let's find out.
Fantasy baseball news: Options for Rangers if Wyatt Langford misses time
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
👀 Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan frenzy
After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.
A's place Rooker on IL, ending 213-game streak
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 213 consecutive games played.
Chourio (hand) still 'not quite ready' to swing bat
Jackson Chourio's broken hand is healing, but the Brewers say he is "not quite ready" to swing a bat.
Ohtani surpasses Ichiro's record on-base streak
Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a fifth-inning single Friday night, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for a Japanese-born player.
Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.
Mets' Holmes exits vs. A's due to tight hamstring
Clay Holmes left his start for the Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness.
Tigers OF Meadows has broken arm, concussion
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.
McNeil emotional after 'special' Mets homecoming
Jeff McNeil made an emotional return to Citi Field following his offseason trade from the New York Mets to the Athletics.
Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
From Ivy League catcher to Yankees' cleanup hitter: The under-the-radar rise of Ben Rice
Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.
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