📈 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.
Blue Jackets' Werenski enters Games on hot streak
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski recorded his seventh-straight game with a point in Columbus' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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.
Thompson, Dubois return, lift Caps before break
The Capitals activated forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and goalie Logan Thompson from the injured list prior to Thursday night's matchup with Nashville, their final game before the Olympic break.
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.
Czechia loses injured Bruins' 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.
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.
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.
How do Olympic 'snubs' react to not making the teams?
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Olympic hockey odds: Canada favored to win men's gold, USA favored to win women's
Who are the favorites and underdogs heading into the men's and women's 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournaments?
Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
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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?
Browns DC Schwartz exits after lost coaching bid
Jim Schwartz has resigned as Browns defensive coordinator after he missed out on his bid to be the head coach.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jurgensen dies at 91
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who has held franchise passing records for Philadelphia and Washington for more than five decades, has died at the age of 91.
Ex-NFL LB Darron Lee charged in girlfriend's death
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, the Jets' first-round pick in 2016, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Sheriff's Office…
Crosby ignoring 'noise' about potential Vegas exit
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Friday that any talk of wanting out of Las Vegas did not come from him.
Sources: Kingsbury joining McVay's Rams staff
Former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Rams' coaching staff, sources told ESPN.
Reverse? Brady backs Kraft, 'get that 7th ring'
Tom Brady, who was widely criticized this week after he said he didn't have a "dog in the fight" in Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks, indicated in a social media post Friday night…
Hall of Fame envisions changes after '26 outcry
Jim Porter said the Hall of Fame plans to return to in-person voting and that the vote will likely happen closer to the annual reveal at NFL Honors -- the Thursday before the Super Bowl.
Emmanwori, Maye removed from SB injury report
Seahawks' defensive back Nick Emmanwori and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye were removed from the injury report Friday for Super Bowl LX.
📈 Jordan Reid's updated NFL draft rankings
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Super Bowl 2026 commercials that feature athletes: Serena, Peyton and Hall of Fame tight ends
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.
Rotting flesh, silencers and dances: How the Zombieland celebration infected the NFL
Here's the origin story behind the zombie-like celebration that the Patriots, Seahawks and NFL have embraced.
Intel from Super Bowl week: Latest on Maxx Crosby, Malik Willis, Jim Schwartz and Sam Darnold
Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.
One-stop Super Bowl cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about Seahawks-Patriots
We have picks, bold predictions, X factors, key matchups, betting notes and more for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots.
That was fast: Next Gen Stats already a part of Super Bowl betting
YAC, air yards, fastest player speed. Seth Walder looks at Next Gen Stats props for Super Bowl LX and names his top overall play.
DraftKings DFS: What to consider for Sunday's lineup
Daniel Dopp takes you through the process of creating a Seahwks-Patriots lineup for DraftKings' DFS Showdown.
Vrabel's postgame ritual ignited Patriots' Super Bowl run
High-fives, headlocks and full sprints: This is how the former All-Pro linebacker molded the franchise in his image.
Swami Sez: Chris Berman picks the winner of Super Bowl LX
Boomer has correctly picked the winner in five of the past seven years. Which preseason long shot did he pick?
A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers?
America's Super Bowl LX game plan: Couches, wings and wagers
From Seahawks support to Bad Bunny buzz, a national survey reveals how fans are watching, eating and wagering on Super Bowl Sunday.
The team that Mike Vrabel built: How the Patriots found success so fast
There were five key points over the past year that set New England on track to face the Seahawks on Sunday.
Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.
2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?
Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the new members
The 2026 Hall of Fame class was announced during the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.
59 Super Bowl rings, 59 stories
Ahead of Super Bowl LX, learn a unique story of one ring from every championship.
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An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
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Go big or go home: Super Bowl LX's most outrageous menu items
From a bone-in "Hammer" burger to a frozen Irish coffee float and a fortune cookie martini, this year's game-day eats are as grand as the stage itself.
High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars -- and two coaches
Find out what Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, Cooper Kupp, TreVeyon Henderson and others were like before the NFL.
'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.
Stevens' reminder to Tatum: Celts better with you
Brad Stevens has a message for Jayson Tatum if the injured Celtics star truly wonders whether he would still fit in on the team he led to the 2024 NBA championship: We're better with you.
Sources: Conley, Wolves work on quick reunion
Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Conley was traded by Minnesota this week, then traded again and waived, allowing for his return.
Grizz's Pippen, Blazers' Henderson make debuts
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson made their season debuts on the same court Friday night.
Rivers says Giannis 'close,' will play when healthy
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a strained right calf will come "hopefully sooner than later" and that the team just has to make sure he's healthy.
Pistons prez OK keeping mostly quiet at deadline
The East-leading Detroit Pistons passed on taking a big swing at the trade deadline, opting to lean on their youth and chemistry with the playoffs a little over two months away.
Carlisle: Zubac won't debut until ankle fully heals
Ivica Zubac's debut with the Pacers is on hold because of an ankle injury he has been playing through since December, head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
Doncic to sit vs. Warriors with strained hamstring
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Warriors with a strained left hamstring, but sources told ESPN there is optimism that it is not a major injury.
Giannis partnering with prediction market Kalshi
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first basketball star to join prediction market Kalshi as a shareholder, it was announced Friday.
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After a wild week of superstar movement, Zach Kram unveils his winners and losers of the trade deadline.
What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
Tim Bontemps canvases the league after the trade deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up ahead of trade deadline
Which players are under the most pressure and where all 30 teams rank a day before the Thursday trade deadline.
What fantasy managers should do with red-hot Cooper Flagg, Saddiq Bey
Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Cooper Flagg, DeMar DeRozan and Ty Jerome?
Steph Curry: Excited about Porzingis trade; knee injury 'trending in the right direction'
Steph Curry talks through his right knee injury, the Warriors' trade deadline and what Jimmy Butler's injury meant to the franchise.
How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.
AD to the Wizards?! Grading the shocking trade, and why one team came out on top
Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. What's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks?
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.
SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
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…
🏈 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.
NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.
LA Bowl shutting down after just five editions
The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play.
UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
WR Edrine charged with rape; no longer at UVA
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
Arizona extends Brennan through 2030 season
Arizona has signed football coach Brent Brennan to a two-year contract extension through the 2030 season that will pay him $4.7 million annually.
Sources: Rutgers to hire S.D.'s Johansen as DC
Rutgers is expected to hire South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen as the school's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
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.
Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
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.
Inside the 'most dangerous gym in America,' where Eagles' WR A.J. Brown trained
Diamond Gym doesn't just build muscle -- it tests the resolve of everyone who walks through the door.
Doc: Clase accused of rigged pitches in 48 games
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors…
Ex-Blue Jays C, broadcaster Martinez retiring
Former MLB catcher Buck Martinez, 77, is retiring as a Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating back to 1987.
McGwire back with A's, this time as special asst.
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
Ashcraft, Uceta add to player arbitration wins
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
Dodgers DFA reliever Banda, claim Rortvedt
The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
Sources: Goldschmidt, Yanks finalizing 1-year deal
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the Yankees, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
Ex-MLB player Puig found guilty in gambling probe
A jury has found ex-major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Judge, Ohtani highlight star-studded WBC rosters
Seventy-eight All-Stars and 190 major leaguers dotted the rosters for the 20-team World Baseball Classic when they were fully unveiled on Thursday.
An intradivision swap? Houston making moves? MLB trade proposals that could shake up the start of spring training
Who has too many players at one position? Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
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.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
Fantasy baseball's $100 man: Why you need to break the bank for Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is an elite option no matter the fantasy baseball league format, but can you afford to miss out on him in salary-cap leagues?
MLB offseason grades: Tigers add Valdez to All-Star rotation
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.
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.
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
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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