Lapsed fan's guide to the Olympic men's hockey tournament
Just tuning in to hockey again for the first time in a long time? Get caught up here with all the key intel.
Olympic men's hockey preview: Everything you need to know about all 12 teams
The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.
📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.
Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.
Jarvis replaces ailing Point for Canadian team
Team Canada's Brayden Point will not participate in the Milan Cortina Olympics due to a lower-body injury, with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis named as his replacement Thursday.
NHL prospect McKenna has felony charge dropped
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Czechia loses injured Bruins C Zacha for Games
Czechia has to do without Pavel Zacha at the Milan Cortina Games as the Boston Bruins center will not recover in time from injury for the Olympic hockey tournament in a blow for the Czechs.
Matthews tabbed U.S. captain for men's hockey
Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.
Canada, U.S. top men's gold medal betting odds
With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names entered the conversation.
Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?
📸 Super Bowl LX commercials featuring athletes
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.
Quinn: QB Daniels could play more under center
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said the ability to unlock more from quarterback Jayden Daniels factored into the decision to change offensive coordinators after the season.
Kubiak, Davis want Crosby to remain a Raider
New Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and team owner Mark Davis made it clear Tuesday that they want Maxx Crosby to remain with the Raiders.
Vrabel: Pats to keep embattled Campbell at LT
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England is committed to keeping Will Campbell at left tackle.
SB LX, halftime show fall shy of ratings records
Seattle's 29-13 victory over New England in Super Bowl LX averaged 124.9 million viewers, while Bad Bunny's halftime show averaged 128.2 million, both falling short of setting records for most-watched…
ESPN to make Super Bowl year-round experience
ESPN is planning on making the Super Bowl a year-around experience instead of just one day. At the forefront of the promotion is "Year of the Super Bowl," which will see extensive promotion and…
WNBA player offers to testify vs. Pearce in DV case
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
Sources: Ex-Titans HC Callahan joins Giants' staff
The Giants are hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Rams' Havenstein retires after 11 NFL seasons
Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.
What Klint Kubiak hire means for Las Vegas: A potential Mendoza pairing
The Raiders hired Klint Kubiak. Here's what that means for Las Vegas, plus what's next in the offseason.
What Todd Monken's arrival means for Shedeur Sanders, Browns QBs
How will Cleveland's new head coach meld his scheme to the quarterbacks and their differing skill sets?
10 teams, 12 quarterbacks, no great options: Sorting the lackluster NFL quarterback market
There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock. So what now for NFL teams that might need a quarterback?
Drake Maye lost his first Super Bowl badly. His future -- and the Patriots' -- remains bright
Maye and the Patriots weren't able to do much in Super Bowl LX, but their future might still be bright.
The truth behind the Super Bowl consolation prize
Some conference championship rings fetch big bucks. Others wind up collecting dust on a closet shelf. Players share mixed opinions on the NFL's sparkly consolation prize.
Why the Titans and QB Cam Ward could find success in a Brian Daboll offense
At its best, a Daboll offense calls for quick passes to slot receivers and deep play-action throws.
11 experts predict the 2026 NFL season: Early Super Bowl picks, MVP favorites and more
Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.
Next season already? Our way-too-early NFL Power Rankings stack all 32 teams for 2026
After the conclusion of the 2025 season, how do all 32 teams stack up for 2026?
Yates' new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks -- and two QB landing spots
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
Stars react to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance on social media
Stars took their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance to social media.
Boxer Xander Zayas on being part of Bad Bunny halftime: 'Greatest experience of my entire life'
Xander Zayas, who is currently boxing's youngest world champion, made a cameo during Bad Bunny's performance opposite Mexican boxer Emiliano Vargas.
Making sense of Super Bowl LX: The Seahawks mixed up their game plan, and the Patriots couldn't adapt
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champs! Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.
Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Was Mark Wahlberg at the game? A $23 million question
Was he or wasn't he? More than $23.7 million was riding on whether Mark Wahlberg attended the Super Bowl.
We ranked every Super Bowl champion, 1-60: How do the 2025 Seahawks stack up?
How good was the 2025 Seahawks team? We ranked the Super Bowl LX winner against the other 59 champions.
Fantasy football 2026 defensive depth charts
Your guide to each NFL team's most valuable fantasy defensive players for the 2026 season.
NFL playoffs top moments: From Caleb Williams' miracle TD to the Super Bowl MVP
Here's a look at the wild and woolly NFL postseason, from frigid temperatures to trick plays and Super Bowl MVPs.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up after the trade deadline
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
'Everyone's to blame. Nobody won': Inside the messy Kuminga-Warriors divorce
The Warriors' divorce from Jonathan Kuminga finally came on Feb. 4 when he was traded to the Hawks.
What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves.
Play-in push or lottery pick? What's ahead for Giannis and the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the Bucks. What's next for Milwaukee and its superstar?
Six big questions on the East playoff race: Does James Harden make the Cavs the favorites?
So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.
Fantasy fast break: Pair of Kings worth stashing before All-Star break
A look around the league reveals the slumping Kings potentially turning to their youth, Gui Santos is coming up big for the Warriors and more.
Fantasy basketball pickups: Collier, Mathurin, Clifford among top players to add
Checking on players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Wetzel: Giannis/Kalshi deal does NBA no favors
All this might be legal, but at some point perception defines reality, and optics overwhelm everything.
LeBron sits out Lakers' loss, ending All-NBA streak
The Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. For James, it was his 18th missed game this season, making him ineligible for postseason…
Rising Stars adds Hawks' Risacher as injury sub
Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher was named on Tuesday to the Rising Stars game as the injury replacement for Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell.
Johnson: 2-seed Spurs should have more All-Stars
Mitch Johnson appeared unhappy De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were not named All-Stars, pointing out how the Spurs -- who have the league's third best record -- are not one of the seven teams with…
Tatum practices; timeline for return still unclear
Jayson Tatum participated in his first scrimmage with the Celtics' G League affiliate but cautioned that this latest step doesn't mean his return is imminent.
Spurs' Castle (pelvis) takes hard fall; X-rays clear
Spurs guard Stephon Castle suffered a bruised pelvis Tuesday in a blowout win over the Lakers and expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Golden State.
New Bulls guard Sexton fined $35K for gesture
Bulls guard Collin Sexton was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Tuesday night for his middle finger gesture in Chicago's loss the previous night to the Nets.
Wemby nets 40 in 26 minutes, keen to be 'greedy'
Victor Wembanyama watched the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Lakers from the bench, wishing he could have kept piling up statistics after scoring 40 points in only 26 minutes of what…
✍ Trade grades: Reactions for every transaction
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.
Ingram added to All-Star Game, replacing Curry
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named as the replacement for injured Warriors star Stephen Curry for this weekend's NBA All-Star Game.
What we know about Luka's Lakers fit, 365 days after his debut: Big decisions loom
Let's revisit the first 365 days of the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles and examine how the Lakers can return to championship contention.
LeBron is in, Kawhi is out: Answering four questions about the All-Star reserves
Breaking down the NBA All-Star rosters, including snubs and biggest surprises.
NBA 2026 All-Star Game uniforms and court unveiled, inspired by Los Angeles and new format
This marks the ninth straight year Jordan Brand has designed uniforms for the All-Star Game, which will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers.
Yates' new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks -- and two QB landing spots
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
🏈 12 teams that improved their CFP chances
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority'
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers…
Trial opens in 2006 killing of Miami player Pata
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
Detroit won't host bowl game after 29-year run
Detroit's 29-year run as a bowl game host city has ended, as Ford Field will not have a postseason game in the 2026 season.
Ex-Nebraska AD Moos: Wanted Kelly, not Frost
Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers' coach in 2017.
Montana LB Tuliaupupu granted 9th year by NCAA
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Big Ten athletes ask Baker to limit, ban prop bets
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) called for a continued push to limit or outright ban prop bets.
Illinois hires former Montana coach Hauck as DC
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
N.D. State joins Mountain West for football in '26
North Dakota State, which has won 10 of the last 15 FCS national titles, has joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
What we're most excited to see in 2026: Games, players and more
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
Who will hoist the Heisman in 2026? A way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Final 2026 recruit rankings: Who can play early? Who has NFL upside?
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
The best of the 2026 recruiting class, by position
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
Topps' 75th anniversary set gives fans a chance to pull iconic baseball cards
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
Rangers' promotional giveaways include bloodstained Nolan Ryan tribute jersey
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform.
From a 6-foot-7 outfielder to a 5-foot-7 spark plug: One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Mets' Lindor may need surgery; Soto to play LF
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
Full circle: Tigers sign Verlander to $13M deal
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.
IKF: Followed Jays' policy with short lead in G7
Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he wished he took a longer lead in the key play of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series but that he was following Toronto's policy of having a shorter lead in that…
Reds' Stephenson wins arbitration; players up 7-2
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Reds and will earn $6.8 million instead of the $6.55 million offered to him by the team.
Sources: Rockies add Quintana on 1-year deal
Jose Quintana, embarking on his 15th major league season, gives the Rockies another veteran pitcher.
GM: Pirates 'will never shut the door' on McCutchen
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Braves' Schwellenbach will start season on IL
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to miss significant time because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.
Jays say Santander (shoulder) out 5-6 months
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to be sidelined five to six months, manager John Schneider said.
Tools of the trade: How to use the ESPN fantasy app to your advantage
Winning your fantasy baseball league doesn't need to be hard. Here are some tips on how to make sure you're always on top of things.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
Top 100 prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own
Where do stars of tomorrow land as we rank baseball's best young players?
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
How bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
MLB offseason grades: Tigers bring Verlander back to Detroit on one-year deal
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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