📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.
Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
The Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lightning, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
Canes fans jam Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade
Thousands of Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley…
PWHL adds first investors to sustain rapid growth
The PWHL announced Monday it has added Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures as its first two investors.
Oilers re-sign Dickinson to 5-year, $20M contract
The Oilers have re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.
Kraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal
The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.
McMann to stay with Kraken on six-year deal
Forward Bobby McMann will remain with the Kraken after agreeing to terms on a six-year deal Sunday, the team announced.
Sources: B. Tkachuk to Panthers, joins brother
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was dealt to the Florida Panthers for a host of draft picks Sunday, pairing the rugged left wing with his brother, Matthew, on a two-time Stanley Cup championship…
Five storylines already dominating the 2026 NHL of...
Here's what is being discussed around the league in the days since the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.
Let's make a deal: Projecting six NHL summer trade...
The draft and free agency are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Brady Tka...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need --...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target in the draft.
The jock, the nerd and the Stanley Cup championshi...
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
Can Sorsby start for an NFL team? Sizing up his ga...
What are Sorsby's strengths and weaknesses? Which NFL teams should try to land him in the supplemental draft? Let's sort out what he could bring to a pro QB room.
Four players to trade for, four to trade away in d...
Is now the time to trade for TreVeyon Henderson? Should you cash in your chips on a pair of Cowboys?
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
How exactly does Brendan Sorsby and the supplement...
New York traded for Geno Smith this offseason, but could Sorsby be a possible solution long term?
'Look at my son': How Titans' Robert Saleh is livi...
Tennessee's newest coach is making his father, Sam, proud.
32 teams, 32 surprises: Which players stood out on...
From rookies to veterans, here are the players who have made an early impression on every NFL team ahead of training camp.
👀 Broncos may have started a salary cap trend
The Broncos took a then-record $85 million dead money hit by parting with Wilson in 2024, but their quick turnaround has turned heads.
ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim he did…
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
Fresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he is 24 years old, not 25 as he is listed in many corners of the internet.
Burrow: Bengals have same vibes as LSU title team
Joe Burrow said the vibes on this year's Bengals' team are similar to what they were on the 2019 LSU team he led to a College Football Playoff championship.
Daniels still adjusting to new Washington offense
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, trying to rebound from a tough injury-filled season, said he likes their new offense -- but a lot more work remains.
Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Bowles confirms Bucs' Vea a minicamp hold-in
Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea is entering the final year of his $71 million contract, without guaranteed money, and is not physically participating in practice.
Cards QB Beck trying to speed up learning curve
Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck said he's jumped in headfirst into the early days of his NFL career rather than trying to take things slow.
NFL minicamp updates: Last practices before summer...
ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including Aaron Glenn reflecting on busy offseason.
AFC West roundtable: Best offseason moves so far? ...
How the Broncos', Chargers', Chiefs' and Raiders' offseason moves might impact the AFC West in 2026.
Practice squads, swing refs and skepticism: Will N...
The new agreement creates more competition but could leave officials "looking over their shoulders."
Grading big NBA trades: Why did the Thunder send A...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Hawks acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.
How the Knicks and hip-hop united New York
The last time the Knicks won a title, hip-hop was born. Fifty-three years later, New York's rappers took a victory lap.
Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscapes.
Bilas' top NBA draft prospects: Most talented, bes...
Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.
2026 NBA mock draft: What we're hearing a day befo...
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).
Sources: Celtics, Heat finalists for Giannis trade...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the start of the NBA draft Tuesday, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as finalists to land the Bucks superstar, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.
Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.
Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Goodwin joining Gillespie in Suns return
The Suns have reached a second deal this weekend, as free agent guard Jordan Goodwin intends to join Collin Gillespie in re-signing in Phoenix, sources told ESPN.
McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.
ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM
Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.
👀 10 years on: Where are the 2016 Cavaliers now?
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.
Grades for every NBA free agent signing: Suns, Haw...
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Collin Gillespie's new deal with the Suns.
NBA trade tracker: Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to H...
We have the details, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
Five-star analysis: How the No. 2 player in the co...
There are 21 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Who's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Project...
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson
Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender Kaden Henderson.
College sports bill headed to Senate for full vote...
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.
Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin...
Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who…
Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed
A judge dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said they planned to refile the charge.
5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas
Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.
MLB mock draft: Who every team should take with it...
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What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.
Rotation depth? Clutch hitting? Biggest strengths ...
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.
⚾ Execs under most pressure at trade deadline
With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.
Brewers' Gasser 'confident' after first win since ...
Milwaukee's Robert Gasser earned his first win since May 15, 2024 in the Brewers' 9-4 win over the Braves on Sunday.
Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again
Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies
Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Yankees activate Wells after 2-week absence
The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after the catcher missed two weeks because of cervical headaches.
Rangers' Leiter (ankle) to IL; Seager remains out
The Rangers have placed Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue the right-hander has been battling most of the season, while star shortstop Corey Seager still isn't ready to return…
Marlins cut ties with struggling infielder Morel
The Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list because of a lower back strain.
Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL
The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.
Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.
Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...
Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.
Baseball under the lights ... sort of: Alaska's un...
The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, begins at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice and has been played for over 100 years.
Have MLB teams finally figured out how to stop the...
Have teams finally caught up to the rules changes and figured out how to defend the steal?
Elmer Rodriguez to start as Yankees give Gerrit Co...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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