🏒 Ranking each NHL team's top prospect
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.
Stars GM Nill earns two-year contract extension
The Dallas Stars have extended general manager Jim Nill's contract for two years through the 2027-28 season.
Leafs CEO cites 'culture' for GM Treliving's firing
Maple Leaf CEO Keith Pelley cited "alignment" and "culture" as reasons the club fired GM Brad Treliving.
Sabres' Carrick injures arm in fight with Isles' Lee
Sabres center Sam Carrick injured his left arm while trading punches with Islanders captain Anders Lee during Tuesday's game.
Shesterkin, Markstrom delight in rare goalie fight
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and his Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom had a lengthy fight midway through the third period of New York's 4-1 win Tuesday night.
Ovechkin extends record with 20th 30-goal season
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Avs' Makar (upper-body) to miss 'a few games'
The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week.
Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety
The Hall of Fame defenseman gives his take on the latest hot topics around hockey.
A wagon ... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.
Ranking the top Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons for ousted fans
For the 16 fan bases whose team doesn't make it, here's a guide on who they should root for.
NHL playoff watch: How many California teams will make the playoffs?
The Ducks, Sharks and Kings are all in action Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Viva Las Vegas: Frozen Four keys for Michigan, Denver, Wisconsin, North Dakota
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.
Weekly pickups: Add hot-scoring McMann, Snuggerud for fantasy hockey finals
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Saleh: 'You can never add enough' on possibility of Titans to draft pass rusher
Tennessee's new coach said, "you could always use more edge" when asked about drafting a pass rusher at No. 4.
Solak's favorite NFL draft prospects to watch at every position: The best tape in the class
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
Best team fits for 20 draft prospects: We found matches for Delane, Downs, Boston
We found ideal scheme matches based on what these 20 players do best.
What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.
18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.
Inside Eagles' 2025 friction as Jalen Hurts stands at crossroads
ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.
Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs? Ty Simpson is the latest test case
Simpson is regarded as this draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts than most first-round signal-callers.
Miller’s mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
UFL Power Rankings: Which Week 1 winner tops the list, plus each team's MVP
The first UFL Power Rankings feature familiar teams at the top and include each team's Week 1 MVP.
NFL owners OK Davis' Raiders succession plan
NFL owners on Tuesday approved a Las Vegas Raiders succession plan that will give Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to purchase a majority stake in the team from owner Mark…
Sources: OBJ meets with Giants at NFL meetings
Odell Beckham Jr. came to the Arizona Biltmore during the NFL's annual meetings and met with Giants coach John Harbaugh on Monday about potentially joining the team, sources told ESPN.
Glenn: QB Smith will lead Jets to 'promised land'
Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."
Rooney: Rodgers to make decision before draft
Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.
Jags OK'd to play 2027 home games in Orlando
The Jaguars' proposal to play their home games in the 2027 season in Orlando, Florida, during the final year of the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium was unanimously approved by the NFL's…
NFL owners approve 2 significant replay changes
NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.
🏈 Early look at 2027 free agency: The top players
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 49 stars to keep an eye on.
Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter
As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.
Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the…
25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.
2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 35 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 35 quarterbacks for 2026.
Keeping Colts in the family: Why the Irsay sisters are shunning private equity (for now)
Renovations to Lucas Oil Stadium will be costly, and Irsay-Gordon acknowledged diversified funding could help.
Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures.
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.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Draymond Green reflects on his future amid uncertainty in Golden State
As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.
👀 Detailing six free agency options for LeBron
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.
SGA on MVP chatter: 'I let my game do the talking'
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP "good chatter," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, "No, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. ... I let my game…
Pistons' win clinches first division title in 18 years
The Pistons clinched their first Central Division title since the 2007-08 season with a win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Curry scrimmages in latest step toward return
Stephen Curry finally received the medical green light to compete in a five-on-five scrimmage, the latest and largest step toward a potential return for his persistent right knee injury.
Sources: Stoudemire, Rivers part of HOF class
Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of…
Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."
Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
Pickups: Harper, Sexton, Hayes among top players to add
Advancing in the fantasy basketball playoffs means finding available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA playoff watch: Wemby, Spurs look to stay hot
San Antonio will try to keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Tuesday.
NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?
Kryptonite for 10 NBA title contenders: Which weaknesses could sink playoff teams?
We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses and how it will impact the postseason.
Future of Giannis and Ja, and the big questions facing every NBA lottery team
With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.
'That's like Miami Bron': LeBron James confirms breaking driveway backboard vs. Bronny
LeBron James wasn't letting a younger Bronny James have a shot at a win, and he broke a backboard in the process.
🏈 Inside CFB's unique tampering etiquette
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.
QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.
Malzahn, Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Recently retired coach Gus Malzahn, who won a national title in 2010 as Auburn's offensive coordinator, will join former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford on the College Football Playoff selection committee…
Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26
A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.
Syracuse two-sport star Russell out indefinitely
Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III, who also played basketball this season, will miss an "indefinite period of time" after suffering an undisclosed injury in spring football practice.
Burns sues Kent State, officials over '25 firing
Former Kent State football coach Kenni Burns has sued the university and several top officials for wrongful termination, breach of contract and defamation, alleging that his April 2025 firing was the…
Texas A&M lands No. 11 prospect DE Forstall
Texas A&M secured a commitment from five-star defensive end Zyron Forstall, ESPN's No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
OSU's Day likens CFB to dinosaurs: 'Adapt or die'
Ohio State coach Ryan Day drew parallels between the evolving state of college football and when dinosaurs faced their extinction-level event. "Either adapt or you die," he said.
Top newcomers for Notre Dame and every Big Ten team; what coaches, GMs are saying
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
Miller’s mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Mansoor Delane to the Chiefs? Kenyon Sadiq to the Rams? Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects
We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.
Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
How the top DL signings will fit in 2026 including three five-stars at LSU
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
2026 college football SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams
The first SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2026 season.
The new aces? Five pitchers poised for a breakout season
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
Closer stock watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
They're the unquestioned top two superstars in baseball, so we broke down their value to determine which MVP reigns supreme.
Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty
Andrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the…
Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot
Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.
With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires Dec. 1.
M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson
Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry
The MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.
D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut
Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5 on Tuesday…
Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.
🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.
MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is you club more likely to surprise or underachieve this season? Our experts weigh in.
World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite team?
Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out.
'You can tell they believe they belong': The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams -- and showcasing their poise while doing so.
ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires.
Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
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