🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
Bowness agrees to return as Blue Jackets coach
Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract to return as coach of the Blue Jackets next season.
Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir
The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of…
Barkov to play for Finland in championship
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov got a clean bill of health and will play in the World Championship for Finland in May even though he missed missing the entire NHL season recovering from a…
Sharks sign NCAA champ Pohlkamp to 2-year deal
The Sharks signed Hobey Baker Award finalist Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year, entry-level contract on Thursday.
Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said Thursday that he "can't predict the future" when asked whether he expects to be back with Toronto next season.
Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the NHL's top playoff teams
No NHL team is perfect, and postseason opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake on the season's final day
There are six games left to finalize playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
Ovi's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Is Nathan MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?
The case for the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's MVP trophy of record
The Lindsay and Hart winner can be considered the league's best player. But the latter has a lot more prestige.
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.
WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M
A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a…
Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at the…
Memo: NFL onboarding replacement officials
The NFL has started onboarding potential replacement officials as the expiration of its CBA with the NFL Referees Association approaches.
Dolphins GM: RB Achane 'not available' for trade
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is "not available" for a trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Wednesday, as the team looks to extend its homegrown star.
Titans QB Ward on track to throw at minicamp
Quarterback Cam Ward, who injured his throwing shoulder in the Titans' season finale, is trending toward throwing at minicamp in June, general manager Mike Borgonzi says.
Chiefs GM expecting a lot of trades in first round
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Thursday that there will "probably be a lot of trades" in the first round of this year's NFL draft.
Chargers GM shuts down Johnston trade rumors
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors surrounding wide receiver Quentin Johnston on Thursday.
Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David…
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.
Yates' final rankings for the NFL draft: Sizing up the top 150 prospects
Field Yates stacks his top 150 prospects, including scouting reports on the first 50.
How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft: We have prospects and positions to target
A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.
How music kept NFL dream alive for Panthers' Jaelan Phillips
Music was a bridge for Phillips, who medically retired from football in college before working his way to the NFL.
More than a mullet and mustache, Gennings Dunker has taken over the NFL draft
He was "one of five" on Iowa's OL. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
Hail Raiser: Commanders roll out fresh uniforms with new alternate logo
Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.
Which 3-0 team tops the list, plus an exciting stat for each team
The Dallas Renegades are scoring at a high rate; the DC Defenders have bounced back after losing the opener.
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.
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.
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the playoffs
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
Vintage Curry takes over as Dubs extend season
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
Kawhi mum on future, 'not stressing' NBA probe
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
Jones guilty plea expected in NBA gambling case
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Wizards expect Keefe to return, continue rebuild
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA's worst record.
Luka, Cunningham win appeal, eligible for awards
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Biggest haters funeral: Chris Paul pokes fun at Clippers after play-in tournament loss
The Clippers' season ended Wednesday night, and an ex-Clipper made sure to rub salt in the wound.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest team
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons
Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
NBA coaching carousel: What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Summer is here for 12 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for Miami, Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
🏈 Connelly's favorite transfer classes for 2026
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
Sources: Michigan lands Illini QB decommit Lopati
One day after pulling his pledge from Illinois, four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has committed to Michigan, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Bowden's name added to airport in Tallahassee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dedication of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport on Tuesday.
Iowa 'disappointed' after NCAA vacates four wins
Iowa will have to vacate four victories from the 2023 season for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he'd entered the transfer portal, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
Fickell says departure of AD McIntosh 'not easy'
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell acknowledged Tuesday he was disappointed about the departure of athletic director Chris McIntosh, but doesn't believe it will have an impact on his future with the…
Ex-Michigan coach Moore avoids jail in sentencing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation Tuesday for misdemeanors related to a confrontation with his executive assistant.
WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M
A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a…
Arch '100%,' says wins came when he loosened up
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels "100% right now" following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, "The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn't…
Report: Ex-Bama DE used Penix, others for fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David…
2027 SC Next ESPN 300 player rankings: College comps for the top prospects
As we introduce 2027's top prospects, here's what their college careers could look like.
What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks -- and two possible trades
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks, including two potential trades and plenty of impact additions.
The college football fan's guide to this year's NFL draft: Top schools, trends, more
Attention college football fans: The NFL draft is coming. Here's everything you need to know.
More than a mullet and mustache, Gennings Dunker has taken over the NFL draft
He was "one of five" on Iowa's OL. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
College football Way-Too-Early Top 25: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.
Singer leading Robinson celebration collapses
A singer leading the Jackie Robinson Day festivities before the White Sox's game against the Rays on Wednesday collapsed and was taken to a hospital.
✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.
Dodgers land P McDermott from O's for P Perez
The Dodgers acquired righty Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in exchange for right-hander Axel Perez on Thursday.
Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem
Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.
Merrill robs HR, hits walk-off as Pads' streak at 7
Jackson Merrill robbed Julio Rodriguez of a home run and then capped his night with a walk-off two-run double as the Padres extended their win streak to seven.
Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.
Dodgers spent an MLB record $515M in 2025
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record in 2025 with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last season.
Trout unleashes HR barrage at Yankee Stadium
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series at Yankee Stadium by crushing a 446-foot drive in the seventh inning.3,
MLB Power Rankings: NL teams dominate top 10 with two debuts
Three weeks into the season, two red-hot NL teams are shooting up our list while another powerhouse plummets.
Are the Dodgers this good? Are the Mets this bad? What we learned from MLB's $1 billion series
It's early. Still, the richest showdown in baseball history said a lot about both teams.
Astros, Padres struggle to keep rotations healthy
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Inside the making of Mariners' now-famous Ichiro Suzuki statue
You know about the reveal mishap. Here's what went into creating the sculpture that will forever honor a Seattle icon.
What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.
What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.
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