Three-time KHL All-Star Pinchuk signs with Preds
Forward Vitali Pinchuk, who was third in the KHL in goals, has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Predators for the 2026-27 season.
Knights blow 3-goal lead, win in OT to tie series
Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead…
🤔 Keys to offseason for Kings, Senators and more
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Penguins edge Flyers, avoid elimination again
Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round…
Bruins' Arvidsson ruled out for must-win Game 5
The Bruins will be without second-line forward Viktor Arvidsson when they face elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Buffalo on Tuesday night.
Hurricanes hope Ehlers, Nikishin play in Round 2
Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs with extra time off to recover from…
Bettman: Allowing Ducks' OT goal was 'right call'
Commissioner Gary Bettman offered support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their Round 1 series, telling the Associated…
McDavid a game-time call for Game 5 Tuesday
Oilers star Connor McDavid is a game-time decision for tonight against the Ducks.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Wild and Stars wage pi...
Here are previews for all of Tuesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Monday and updated stats.
The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoff...
From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?
'We just feed off one another': Have the Sabres fi...
One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.
How Porter Martone quickly transformed into a playoff hero for Philly
The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs.
Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft
Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.
🍌 Russell Wilson joins Savannah Bananas outing
The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.
Eagles longtime assistant GM, senior VP depart
Two key members of the Eagles front office, Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston, announced their departures from the organization this week after lengthy tenures with the team.
Romo again falls short in elusive bid for U.S. Ope...
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo will have to try another year to make it to the U.S. Open after he shot a 9-over 79 and missed out by 11 shots in a local qualifier.
Lions pick up Gibbs' option, decline Campbell's
The Lions have picked up the fifth-year option on running back Jahmry Gibbs' contract but declined the option on Jack Campbell's deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Pats focused on football not Vrabel-Russini pics
New England Patriots players and executives kept the focus on the upcoming season and showed support for Mike Vrabel in the wake of photos posted of the coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna…
Ravens sign undrafted QBs Pavia and Fagnano
The Ravens have signed undrafted quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano ahead of the team's scheduled rookie minicamp this weekend.
Steelers use seldom-used UFA tender on Rodgers
The Steelers placed the seldom-used UFA tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday, which preserves Pittsburgh's right to receive a compensatory draft pick in the event that Rodgers signs with…
Source: Jets considering Russell Wilson for QB2
The Jets, exploring the veteran backup quarterbacks available, had Russell Wilson in for a visit late Monday night, a source told ESPN's Rich Cimini.
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why t...
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the questionable (Rams).
Barnwell looks back at 12 quarterback situations v...
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?
Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
Steelers use UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers: What doe...
Pittsburgh adds protection in case the 42-year-old QB bolts elsewhere. ESPN's NFL experts explain next steps.
Fantasy football rankings for 2026 season
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
Fantasy football winners and losers after NFL draft: Price-to-Seattle a perfect fit?
Which players benefited most from the happenings during draft weekend, and which saw their stocks fall the most.
'He won a lot of football games at a high level': Why the Cardinals believe in Carson Beck
Beck made 43 starts in his college career and played in five CFP games, so he understands the spotlight.
Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats?
The NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
Yates' favorite NFL draft picks: Five players from every round who fit well with their new teams
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks in every round.
Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.
NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
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.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Copy of How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Ok...
Little did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.
Thunder complete first-round sweep of Suns
The Thunder opened these playoffs in similar fashion to last season's championship run, sweeping their first-round series, this time against the Suns.
😈 SGA trolls Brooks: 'Realize who the villain is'...
The Oklahoma City Thunder star edited the Phoenix Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past them in the playoffs.
Sources: Magic's Wagner uncertain for Game 5
Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 is uncertain due to a right calf strain, and his return will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, sources told ESPN.
60-win Pistons pushed to brink, vow 'to be better'...
With another lackluster performance that included 20 turnovers, Detroit, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, lost to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 on Monday night, a result that shoved star Cade…
Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5...
Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.
Celtics president Stevens named Executive of Year
Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for…
Udoka on Durant's status for Game 5: 'We'll see'
Houston's Kevin Durant continues to make progress with his injured left ankle, but his status for Game 5 against the Lakers on Wednesday remains unclear, according to coach Ime Udoka.
Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has 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…
Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.
NBA Futures: No. 1 seed Pistons fall to 45-1 to wi...
Orlando's odds have shortened after winning Game 4 over Detroit, while the No. 1 seed Pistons are now 45-1 to win the NBA Finals.
Keldon Johnson's move to the bench kick-started San Antonio's resurgence
The Sixth Man of the Year is an undisputed leader in San Antonio and helped lead the Spurs back to the postseason.
West playoff takeaways: Thunder eliminate Suns in series sweep; Nuggets take Game 5
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
East playoff takeaways: Magic take 3-1 series lead with win over Pistons
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 15 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Suns, Warriors, Heat, Bucks and every eliminated team?
Haven, No. 1 overall QB in '27, chooses Alabama
Alabama secured the No. 1 overall quarterback in the Class of 2027, gaining a commitment from five-star passer Elijah Haven, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Auburn beats out UM for 4-star RB Johnson-Cook
Auburn secured a commitment from four-star running back recruit Myson Johnson-Cook, beating out Miami.
Gators get commit from No. 1 center in '27 class
The Florida Gators continued their momentum on the high school recruiting trail with a commitment from Peyton Miller, ESPN's No. 1 center in the Class of 2027.
Texas A&M lands third 2027 five-star in OT Brown
Texas A&M landed its third five-star recruit in the 2027 cycle in offensive tackle Kennedy Brown, No. 5 in the SC Next 300.
La. Tech cleared for move to Sun Belt this summer
Conference USA and Louisiana Tech have agreed on a settlement that will allow the Bulldogs to depart the league for the Sun Belt Conference this summer.
Ex-Bama DT pleads guilty after posing as NFLers
Ex-Alabama DT Luther Davis entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Davis pretended…
Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted…
Copy of Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.
🏈 Strengths, weaknesses for top 25 teams
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had...
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and what's next at Texas Tech
The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. It leaves Tech with big questions.
Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after college football's latest gambling scandal
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.
Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft
ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.
Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.
The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 draft: Our experts answer 29 questions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs?
Grading NFL draft trades: Who won the Tyree Wilson deal, Saints or Raiders?
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.
Kiper's grades for all 32 draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams).
Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats? Did Raiders help Fernando Mendoza? Why Ty Simpson?
The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
Mendoza: Aware of hot seat, confident of rebound
Embattled Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he's aware of the rampant speculation about his job status but is focusing all his energy on getting the best out of his team, which entered Tuesday with…
Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on styl...
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager…
🏰 Skenes rents bounce house for Griffin's 20th
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin.
Foul call? Streak ends for Pads' Miller amid drama...
Mason Miller's streak of 34 2/3 scoreless innings -- a Padres record and the eighth-longest streak for a reliever since 1961 -- came to an end with some controversy.
'He needed it': Tucker has 1st walk-off as Dodger
Kyle Tucker delivered his first walk-off hit as a Dodger to cap a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Marlins on Monday night.
Sources: Cubs shut Steele down amid recovery
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who was eligible to come off the 60-day IL late next month after getting hurt in April 2025, has been shut down while recovering from elbow surgery, sources told ESPN.
Former No. 1 Bazzana to bat 7th in Guards debut
Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, will bat seventh and play second base in his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Rays.
Mets on mend: Senga on IL; Soto, Robert ailing
The Mets, losers of 15 of their last 17 games, continue to rack up injuries as right-hander Kodai Senga has been put on the IL with spine inflammation. Juan Soto (forearm) and Luis Robert Jr. (back)…
Fired Thomson has no animosity towards Phillies
Former Phillies manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or front office, which fired him on Tuesday, expressing a desire to remain in the organization if he's wanted.
Citi Field clearance: Nats-Mets tickets cheaper th...
The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record, which is tied for the worst in MLB.
Why now? What's next? Making sense of Phillies sha...
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?
Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
Free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Vargas
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Closer stock watch: Underrated Robert Suarez on the rise
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
From win total to rotation ERA to Ohtani's WAR: Predicting the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace
110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.
How Alex Cora, Red Sox staff lost their jobs -- and why it happened in April
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP odds, Alvarez creeps closer in AL
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Braves and Cubs enter conversation
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.
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