Fiala surgery successful, out for rest of season
Kevin Fiala's leg surgery following his injury in the Olympics while playing for Switzerland was successful, the Kings announced Sunday, and the 29-year-old star forward will sit out the rest of the…
📈 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.
Sharks' Skinner clears waivers after forward cut
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before.
Hurricanes sign Bussi to 3-year, $5.7M extension
The Hurricanes announced Brandon Bussi's deal Monday, the latest chapter in his unlikely rise to prominence for the Eastern Conference contender.
Olympic hockey arena lightens color of boards
The hockey boards at Santagiulia Arena have been changed to a lighter color beginning Tuesday at the Olympics after getting feedback from teams and federations.
French hockey player who fought Wilson banned
France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.
Sweden to face U.S. in men's hockey quarters
Sweden avoided an early exit in this year's Winter Olympics, beating Latvia 5-1 to set up a quarterfinal matchup vs. the United States.
Olympics men's hockey daily: USA-Sweden, Canada-Czechia highlight quarterfinals
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.
Wyshynski predicts the Olympic bracket: Picks for each game, medal winners
As the knockout round begins, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.
How NHL GMs are handling the Olympic break
We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina.
Perfect through three games: Grades, takeaways and top players from Canada's 10-2 win
With the blowout win, Canada likely earned the top seed for the next round. Here's how it happened, and what's next.
Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races.
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.
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?
Ideal fits for the NFL's 50 best free agents: New teams for Pierce, Willis, Woolen
Which team makes the most sense for Alec Pierce? Where do Malik Willis and the QBs fit best?
32 candidates to get cut, traded and passed over this NFL offseason: Names to watch on every team
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.
🔮 Experts predict the 2026 NFL season
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.
Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.
WR Woods inks 1-day deal to retire with Rams
Wide receiver Robert Woods announced his retirement Tuesday and signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the team.
Packers special teams coach Bisaccia steps down
Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, who also served as assistant head coach to Matt LaFleur, announced that he has stepped down.
Sources: Seahawks unlikely to use tags on Walker
The Seahawks are unlikely to use either a franchise or transition tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.
Sources: Patriots promote Kuhr to full-time DC
The New England Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr as their defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
49ers add Mexico City hosting to Australia trip
The 49ers will be the home team for a regular-season game at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City that is set to take place in December.
Agent: WR Evans plans to continue playing in '26
Wide receiver Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' all-time leading scorer, will play a 13th season in 2026 with the destination to be determined, his agent, Deryk Gilmore, told ESPN.
KC reworks Mahomes deal for massive cap room
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Cut, trade or keep: What will the Colts do with Anthony Richardson?
After falling behind Riley Leonard on the depth chart, Indianapolis has to decide what it wants to do with the 2023 No. 4 pick.
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
Why did the Dolphins release Tyreek Hill now, and what's next for him?
Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.
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.
NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? There are currently 11 in the 2026 class. Here's the updated list.
NBA regular-season viewers guide: Biggest storylines, matchups and awards races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.
Spurs signing vet center Plumlee to 10-day deal
Free agent center Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
Conley back with Wolves two weeks after trade
Mike Conley is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves two weeks after he was traded in a deadline move, the team announced Tuesday.
Lawyer: Lakers' Ayton briefly detained in Bahamas
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained Tuesday while at an airport in the Bahamas on suspicion of being in possession of a "very small amount of marijuana," according to his lawyer.
Cuban: NBA should 'embrace tanking' for fans
Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.
Brown disputes Beverly Hills' version of shutdown
Celtics star Jaylen Brown said the City of Beverly Hills' explanation for shutting down his brand event Saturday night was "completely false."
Moe, legendary former Nuggets coach, dies at 87
Doug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, died at 87.
Buss says dad Jerry would approve of Lakers sale
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said her father, Jerry, would've approved of selling the franchise he made famous, citing the need for more resources.
The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
The Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?
Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
NBA Finals odds: Thunder, Nuggets still big favorites
Cleveland's title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but OKC and Denver are clear favorites.
The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Who will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.
What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
Lillard, Curry message about adding Klay and Booker to 2027 3-point contest
The Portland Trail Blazers guard messaged Stephen Curry about inviting Klay Thompson, Devin Booker and "4 more real shooters" to the event.
Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.
ESPN Junior 300 Rankings
Texas Tech commit Jalen Brewster is the top overall player in the 2027 recruiting class. Elijah Haven is the top QB.
Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school?
Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.
Washington's Dougherty out after 2 years as OC
Washington offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty is out after two seasons on staff and five total under head coach Jedd Fisch.
Four-star QB Bourque decommits from Michigan
Four-star Michigan quarterback commit Peter Bourque decommitted from the Wolverines, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.
QB Rashada's suit vs. Napier, UF booster settled
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by journeyman quarterback Jaden Rashada against former Florida football coach Billy Napier and a school booster over a failed NIL deal.
Evidentiary hearing granted for ex-U-M HC Moore
A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.
Sources: N. Illinois coach exits to join Seahawks
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job offer to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.
Yale's Reno stepping down due to health issues
Yale football coach Tony Reno is stepping down from his role in charge of the Bulldogs due to health reasons, the school announced Tuesday.
N. Iowa TE Sutherland dies 2 days after workout
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died two days after he collapsed during an offseason workout.
🏆 2026 Heisman winner: Way-too-early look
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Source: Maryland to hire Arkansas' Trickett as OC
Maryland is set to hire Arkansas quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett as its offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting top players in 2026
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.
Which teams nailed the portal? The best additions for each top 25 team
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.
NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? There are currently 11 in the 2026 class. Here's the updated list.
Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948
Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.
The new players of 2023: Who matched the hype? Who overperformed?
Which top recruits delivered, which did not and which were pleasant surprises?
Re-stacking 2023 recruiting: Two surprise teams and a second look at Georgia and Bama
With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out.
Buster Olney ranks MLB's top 10 relievers -- and there's no doubt about who's No. 1
The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?
Can anyone beat out Cal Raleigh? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 catchers in MLB
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?
Cohen: Will never be a captain while I own Mets
Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.
Braves give D. Smith non-roster invite to camp
The Atlanta Braves added veteran Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee.
Mets to hold 4 players out of early spring games
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielders Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty won't play early in games this spring, manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday.
Ex-Dodger Buehler signs with NL West rival Padres
Walker Buehler has signed with the Padres. The right-hander spent the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Dodgers.
Yanks' Stanton: Career 'incomplete' without title
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton feels his Yankees career is lacking and will be "incomplete" without winning a World Series title in pinstripes.
Roberts' ask to Tucker, Diaz: Why join Dodgers?
The Dodgers' first official workout Tuesday began with manager Dave Roberts picking on the new guys, asking Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to share with the team why they elected to sign with Los Angeles.
Twins' Lopez has 'significant tear' in UCL, says GM
Twins ace Pablo Lopez has a "significant tear" in the UCL of his right elbow, GM Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday, and will likely need season-ending Tommy John surgery.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
MLBPA head Clark resigns after internal inquiry
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.
Three A's, a whole lot of B's and one F -- but who got them? Final MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
Fantasy baseball 2026 lapsed fan guide: Dodgers rule, offseason moves, trades, more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.
All 20 uniform sets for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, from Japan to Team USA
Each nation will have a white home jersey as well as an away jersey of a solid base color.
Passan: Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?
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.
Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.
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