Hammer time: Isles reveal AHL affiliate's name
The name of the Islanders' AHL affiliate is the Hamilton Hammers after the club was relocated to the Canadian city.
👀 Expert picks for Avs-Knights, Canes-Canadiens
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
Ducks' Terry needs surgery; timeline uncertain
Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.
Scheifele shines in Canada's win at hockey worlds
Mark Scheifele scored three goals on Thursday, including the game winner 29 seconds into overtime in Canada's 6-5 victory over Norway at the ice hockey world championship.
Golden Knights strike first, down Avs to open seri...
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves, and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Avalanche 4-2.
Avs feel 'trickle-down effect' with Makar sideline...
With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avalanche hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds during a 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights…
Duggan leaves NHL to GM Hamilton of the PWHL
Former U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan is leaving her player developmental job with the NHL New Jersey Devils to become general manager of the PWHL's expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.
Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game
Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.
Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win
The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the…
Road warrior Canadiens strike again: Grades from M...
Game 1 is a dominant showing for the Habs. Here's what it all means.
Playoffs daily: Can the Avs bounce back in Game 2?...
The Golden Knights hold a 1-0 series lead. Plus, highlights from Canes-Canadiens and updated playoff stats.
'We're all pulling for him': Why Brent Burns has a...
Does Brent Burns want to win a Cup for himself? Yes. Does he want to win it for the Avs? Of course. But there's another group in his mind, too.
Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's fin...
The semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs begins Wednesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
Golden Knights take Game 1: Grades for both teams,...
What stood out most from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and what to look for in Game 2.
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p...
Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild ...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising roster moves
The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.
A look at how owners have fared when getting invol...
Some owners helped land franchise QBs, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.
A welcome-to-the-NFL moment in the third grade? Co...
As Carlie Irsay-Gordon emerges from her father's shadow, criticism becomes a bigger part of the job, but she's prepared.
Titans' Ward takes field at OTAs 10 pounds lighter...
Titans quarterback Cam Ward said he has lost close to 10 pounds this offseason by monitoring his diet.
Eagles LB Smith arrested after car clocked at 135
Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested Friday and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office told ESPN.
Harbaugh: Giants unsure when Nabers will return
The Giants don't know when star wide receiver Malik Nabers will be back from what coach John Harbaugh said Thursday was "not a simple knee" injury.
Lions ink All-Pro LB Campbell to 4-year extension
The Lions have signed Jack Campbell to a four-year extension, putting him under contract with the franchise through the 2030 season. The deal is for $81 million and includes $51.5M guaranteed, sources…
Sources: Stafford lands 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to L.A. through the 2027 season, with $105…
❤️ A.J. Brown gets married in oceanfront wedding
The star Eagles wide receiver became a husband over the weekend at Montage Laguna Beach in California.
Bears say Chicago stadium options 'exhausted'
The Bears reiterated Thursday that they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
Source: Giants give GM Schoen multiyear deal
The Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multiyear extension.
Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the 2026 season, a source told ESPN.
Did 49ers do enough to fix run game behind Christ...
Kyle Shanahan wants to use his star RB less, but the options behind him are unproven. Who's likely to step up?
The best, worst offseason moves of the AFC: Barnwe...
The Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. The Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much. Let's pick out offseason highs and lows in the AFC.
Former Commanders owner's home returns to market -...
Nearly 3 years after Dan Snyder sold the Commanders, his former home was put back on the market.
Can the Steelers win with a 42-year-old quarterbac...
Does Rodgers have anything left? Will the Steelers' offense look the same as it did in 2025? And can running it back actually work for Pittsburgh?
Perfect team fits for 14 remaining NFL free agents...
Let's find new homes for 14 players who are still available, including Stefon Diggs and Jadeveon Clowney.
Which rookies will make the biggest 2026 impact? W...
Let's predict the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2026 season. Who will lead in rushing yards? Touchdowns? Sacks?
Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event to ever come to Kansas City, and the locals are ready to impress.
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.
NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are...
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
Hart-led Knicks beat Cavs, seize 2-0 series lead
Josh Hart kept shooting and finished with a playoff-career-high 26 points, and the Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday…
🏀 2026 mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.
Blazers lay off many business-side employees
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of business-side employees as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.
Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team
The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.
Spurs, already minus Fox, lose Harper (hammy)
Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury during the Spurs' loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'
LeBron James says the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.
Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will be evaluated day by day, game-to-game with a left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting
Despite a double-digit loss that put them in a 2-0 series hole, the Cavs felt encouraged by how they played in Game 2 and took comfort in the fact that they have erased this deficit before.
NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for L...
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.
Takeaways: Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Cavs
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Knicks-Cavaliers series.
Copy of Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curv...
The Spurs' young superstar is defying conventional wisdom about the importance of playoff experience.
Copy of Sam Presti bet on fit over flash to turn the Thund...
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.
Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchu...
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.
How ancient warrior training helped build a once-i...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into the most unstoppable force in basketball.
Copy of 'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.
NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -...
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
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Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
🏈 Many reasons why 24-team CFP does not work
Crowning a champ with a 12-team playoff hasn't fundamentally altered the sport, but doubling the field would.
Oregon files suit seeking $10K from transfer Field...
Oregon has filed a lawsuit against former player Dakoda Fields saying he owes the school $10,000.
Petitti lays out 24-team reasoning, picks apart 16...
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on Tuesday gave his first extensive public comments in support of a 24-team College Football Playoff model, making it clear the league has no interest in pursuing a…
Enforcement chief to schools: These are your rules...
Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the 11-month-old College Sports Commission, has a simple reminder to schools frustrated by NIL: These are the rules you wrote.
Nebraska AD preaches patience on Rhule rebuild
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen told ESPN on Wednesday that he wants to give Matt Rhule time to rebuild after a 19-19 start to his Cornhuskers career.
Judge in Sorsby lawsuit vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.
Mizzou's Hardy thankful, starts road to rehab
Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi. Missouri's football program released a 14-second video Wednesday in which…
Orgeron back to LSU as assistant on Kiffin's staff...
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a football national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.
Pro Football HOFer Warner gets N. Iowa hall nod
Almost a decade after he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kurt Warner is finally entering the Northern Iowa athletics hall.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M up to No...
These schools are setting the early pace as the recruiting race starts to heat up.
The American's top teams, and UConn, will look bra...
The conference's top teams lost a lot. So did the Huskies. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.
Start the countdown: 100 things to know before col...
From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover 100 things to know ahead of the upcoming season.
Is big-budget spending sustainable in college spor...
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.
'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.
Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles like those at Alabama and Tennessee are becoming more rare.
Three potential paths forward for the Astros: From...
Keep going for it, soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston has a decision to make, sooner rather than later.
Olney: The themes shaping this year's MLB trade de...
From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.
Searching for some help? Get Seattle on your radar...
Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes Seattle's underperforming team and points to the trades you can make.
Mets, Yankees ready to reshape rotations and more ...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
🤖 What we've learned so far about ABS system
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.
Yankees' Grisham avoids structural knee damage
Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham was relieved that tests Thursday did not reveal any structural damage to his left knee a day after he exited a game in the fifth inning.
Ohtani's 'superstar' night: leadoff HR, 5 scoreles...
Shohei Ohtani returned to the lineup on his start day, hitting a leadoff home run then pitching five scoreless innings in the Dodgers' win over the Padres.
Skubal's return still TBD after 3rd bullpen sessio...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since elbow surgery, with manager A.J. Hinch calling it a "great step." His return is still to be determined.
A's Clarke out until at least July due to hamstrin...
Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke suffered a "significant left hamstring strain" and will be out until at least after the All-Star break in July.
Marlins prospect Snelling to undergo TJ surgery
Marlins prospect Robby Snelling, injured after his major league debut, will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow.
A's Vegas stadium on schedule to open in 2028
The lower bowl of the Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape, and officials said the project remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season.
Mets' Senga to begin rehab assignment Friday
Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga will make his first minor league rehab start on Friday as he works toward a return from a stint on the injured list with lower back pain.
Braves' Acuna leaves game with pain in thumb
Braves manager Walt Weiss said he thinks Ronald Acuna will be fine after the star outfielder left Thursday's game in the sixth inning with a bone bruise in his left thumb.
MLB Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's...
Week 8 brought many changes, from a move at the bottom to the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.
Borrowed pants = busted slump: Extreme measures wo...
Chisholm took the pants of Giancarlo Stanton, who is seven inches and 61 pounds larger.
Are the Marlins MLB's most innovative team? How pi...
Whether it's calling pitches from the dugout or radically rethinking BP, Miami isn't afraid to fail.
Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: Who is the new No. 1 on our list?
Starting with a big shake-up at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.
Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... o...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.
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