Panthers-Oilers finals rematch opens as toss-up
The betting line for the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup finals rematch opened with each team at -110 when the matchup was set Thursday night.
📈 Free agency big board: Ranking the top players
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.
London into Memorial Cup final, beating Moncton
The London Knights beat the Moncton Wildcats 5-2 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup semifinal to advance to face the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday in the final.
Oilers win West, book Cup rematch vs. Panthers
Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, Corey Perry scored again and the Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5.
Islanders sign F Palmieri, D Boqvist to deals
The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year deal on Friday, while also adding defenseman Adam Boqvist on a one-year deal.
No surgery for injured Canes trio after playoff run
Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker and Seth Jarvis said Friday they don't plan to have surgery for injuries after the team's playoff run to the Eastern Conference final.
Thousands attend race event honoring Gaudreaus
Thousands attended Saturday's inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K event to honor John and Matthew Gaudreau, who died last year in a tragic accident while riding bicycles.
Panthers' Lundell, Luostarinen clear for Final G1
Panthers forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell will be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the status of A.J. Greer remains uncertain.
Stars' Oettinger embarrassed by Game 5 benching
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was embarrassed when he was pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced…
Odds: McDavid is Conn Smythe fave in Panthers rematch
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers.
Panthers-Oilers II: Key stats to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final
For the second consecutive season, it's Florida-Edmonton. Here's what you need to know before Game 1.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Why the Maple Leafs shouldn't re-sign Mitch Marner -- and what they should do instead
Toronto has some franchise-altering decisions to make this summer, starting with the perennial All-Star.
Free agency and draft plans for Stars, Hurricanes, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen ties knot with actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld
Allen and Steinfeld tied the knot on Saturday after a six-month engagement.
Sources: 49ers finalizing deal for Eagles DE Huff
The 49ers and Eagles are working to finalize a trade that will send edge rusher Bryce Huff to San Francisco for a midround pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Hill hopes to prove to Fins he's 'still 1 of them 1s'
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill says he has shifted his mentality after a disappointing 2024 season that made headlines on and off the field.
Vrabel stresses decision-making amid Diggs video
The Patriots are aware of the video in which Stefon Diggs flashed an unidentified pink substance while surrounded by three women on a boat, coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday.
Williams makes it clear he wanted to be a Bear
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday defended his commitment to the organization that drafted him with the No. 1 pick in 2024.
Raiders OC Kelly, WR Meyers gush over QB Smith
The Las Vegas Raiders are in the second week of OTAs, and quarterback Geno Smith has already made a strong impression.
QB Fields believes he 'can be great' with Jets
Quarterback Justin Fields, who signed a 2-year, $40 million deal with the Jets in March, believes he "can be great" in New York, which will be his third team since being drafted in 2021.
Sources: Fins, Steelers talking trade for TE Smith
The Dolphins have engaged in trade discussions with the Steelers involving tight end Jonnu Smith, sources told ESPN.
Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension
The Vikings have signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Friday.
🍼 Dak Prescott, fiancée welcome new daughter
The Cowboys quarterback and his fiancée welcomed their second child together.
16 NFC teams, 16 offseason awards: The good -- and most confusing -- additions
Green Bay has a wide receiver logjam. Washington loaded up on veterans. And San Francisco isn't quite ready to rebuild.
DC Steve Wilks collaborating with Aaron Glenn to make Jets more aggressive, physical
New York's newest defensive coordinator wants to restore the defense back to its standard.
How 'The Eraser' got his name, and what Patriots like about the rookie safety's game
Ten things from the Patriots this week, including a promising rookie safety, more on the Stefon Diggs news.
Is Shedeur Sanders set up to win QB battle in Browns' new-look offense?
The Browns have a lot of new faces on offense, including at coordinator and under center, as they reshape the unit.
How are Vikings testing J.J. McCarthy in his return to the field?
McCarthy has drawn Justin Jefferson to OTAs and tough pressure from DC Brian Flores.
19 NFL stars who could get massive contracts this summer: Everything we know about negotiations
Our experts have the latest buzz on 19 players and their potential new deals, including multiple Chiefs, Jets and Broncos stars.
The Travis Hunter two-way experiment will have contract consequences: How he could earn extra cash
Massive performance-based pay? Cashing in on incentives? Franchise tag confusion? Hunter playing both ways could have interesting salary cap fallout.
Bengals' Trey Hendrickson is 'extremely dug in' over contract dispute; here's what to know
Hendrickson said he won't play without a new contract, and mandatory minicamp is nearing. Will something give?
Ant vows: 'Nobody's going to work harder than me'
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards made a promise to improve after Minnesota fell short of the NBA Finals for the second straight year.
📢 Clark, Magic top reactions to Pacers' win
Congratulations poured in for the Indiana Pacers as they reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Brunson: 'Utmost confidence' Knicks' core can win
Despite Saturday's season-ending loss, Jalen Brunson said there isn't "an ounce of any type of doubt" that the Knicks' core can take the next step toward a title.
Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse
A woman has accused Pelicans forward Zion Williamson of rape in addition to "sexual, physical, emotional and financial" abuse during a relationship that lasted from 2018 to 2023, according to a…
Walker's status for Pacers iffy after late injury
Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana's 125-108 victory over the Knicks, and coach Rick Carlisle said he was uncertain of his forward's availability for the NBA…
Thunder -750 favorites in NBA Finals over Pacers
Oklahoma City is one of the biggest betting favorites in an NBA Finals across the past 20 seasons, with the West champion Thunder opening as -750 favorites over the Pacers at ESPN BET on Saturday…
'Special' Pacers top Knicks, punch Finals ticket
Pascal Siakam earned Eastern Conference MVP honors after leading the Pacers to a Game 6 victory over the Knicks to set up a date with the Thunder in the Finals.
NBA Finals first look: 7 things to know ahead of Pacers-Thunder
What are the most important matchups? What history is at stake? Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton take an early look at Thunder-Pacers.
Free agent rankings: Kevin Pelton's top 25 for 2025
Will LeBron James opt in or sign a new deal? We're breaking down what's next for 25 star free agents.
Knicks' biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
NBA should be terrified of this OKC team
The Thunder have followed in the footsteps of the 2014-15 Warriors this season. Is this a future dynasty?
Art of the comeback: How to quantify this NBA playoffs' growing trend
Don't be surprised to see a major comeback in the NBA Finals. Because nobody has mastered the art quite like the East champion Pacers.
Takeaways: Why the Knicks got pummeled by the Pacers in Game 6
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals.
Klay Thompson pays tribute to beloved bulldog Rocco on social media
Thompson memorialized his time spent with Rocco over their 13 years together and wished him well in the afterlife.
Updated NBA draft rankings: How the NCAA withdrawal deadline shook up the top 100
With 18 of our top 100 NBA prospects returning to college, there's movement in our list, starting at No. 5.
Withdrawal deadline: NIL impact, Florida's gain, 2026 draft, more
Who are biggest winners and losers from prospects' decisions to stay or go? We answer the burning questions.
Conference USA preview: Liberty is early favorite but contenders abound
The Flames are the team to beat, but Western Kentucky and Jacksonville State (among others) can't be counted out.
CFP format debate: Would SEC change cost bids? Does the 11+5 model make the most sense?
The debate about the future format of the CFP is raging. Particularly, how it hurts or helps the biggest leagues.
🏈 Top storylines, predictions for 2025 season
With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.
Baylor DL Alex Foster, 18, dies in Miss. shooting
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster, 18, died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi.
SEC bumps field/court storming fines to $500K
The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.
Dillingham: Arizona State as a favorite 'less fun'
Asked Thursday during Big 12 spring meetings how much fun it was to be among the favorites after being picked to finish last in the preseason media poll in 2024, Dillingham said, "It's less fun, to be…
Dykes quips on UNC opener: 'Bad scheduling'
TCU will open the 2025 season against Bill Belichick and North Carolina two years after opening against Deion Sanders' first game at Colorado.
College HOF rules change, making Leach eligible
The National Football Foundation has lowered the eligibility criteria for coaches to be considered for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame beginning in 2027.
CFP 5+11 model gaining traction among leaders
A 16-team College Football Playoff model featuring the top five conference champions and 11 at-large teams is gaining traction following SEC spring meetings this week.
Big 12 chief: Big Ten, SEC must serve all football
The Big Ten and the SEC have the bulk of control over the future of the College Football Playoff, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says that comes with a "great responsibility" to serve college…
USC adds 4-star TE Bowman to recruiting class
Four-star tight end Mark Bowman announced his commitment to USC on Friday, picking the in-state Trojans over Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas.
USC trolls Oregon, Dan Lanning's pool jump with 'Anchorman' commitment alert
Lanning went viral in early May for jumping in a pool with five-star recruit Richard Wesley after Wesley's commitment to Oregon. Wesley decommitted on May 27.
Heisman hopefuls or hype? Betting on Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams
Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams were named cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, but are they best bets to win the Heisman Trophy this year?
Delayed flights, missed meals and little sleep: How college teams adjusted to cross-country travel
How Oregon State baseball and multiple teams at UCLA adapted to new schedules, for better and for worse.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Notre Dame pushes closer to the top spot
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
ESPN Junior 300: Comparisons for top 2027 prospects
Looking ahead to the junior class recruits, and how the top player at each position stacks up.
Dodgers place netting after falling concrete hits fan
The Dodgers put up protective netting at Dodger Stadium after a chunk of concrete struck a fan from above during Friday night's game against the Yankees.
📈 Power Rankings: Another change at No. 1
Through the first two months of the 2025 season, five different teams have sat atop our list. Who won the battle in Week 9?
Alvarez's return to Astros delayed by fracture
Yordan Alvarez's hand injury is worse than originally thought. The Astros slugger felt pain in his right hand while hitting, and a small fracture that was previously believed to be a muscle strain was…
Ohtani tosses 29 pitches in latest practice session
Shohei Ohtani threw his second live batting practice session in as many weeks as his progression from elbow reconstruction surgery continues.
Benches clear as Mayo shoves Sosa in Orioles' win
Coby Mayo, a 23-year-old designated hitter and one of the Orioles' top prospects, cleared the bases -- and the benches -- with his first major-league RBI on Saturday, after getting caught in a rundown…
Mariners prospect Young makes MLB debut in win
Seattle prospect Cole Young, 21, made his major-league debut on Saturday night following a promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, driving in a run in the Mariners' 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins at…
Nats jump on D-backs in 10-run, 30-minute 1st
The Nationals' first 11 batters reached base as they scored nine runs before the D-backs got an out during a 10-run first inning Saturday night. Washington won 11-7.
Soto snaps 17-game HR drought in Mets' victory
In his first year with the Mets, Juan Soto snapped a 17-game home run drought with a 404-foot homer to left-center field in the fourth inning of New York's 8-2 win Saturday over the Colorado Rockies…
Brewers' Quintana returns from IL to face Phillies
The Brewers have reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the 15-day injured list to start the series finale against the Phillies.
Forget the elite batting average, long home runs -- for Aaron Judge, it's all about health
Frequent IL trips early in his career "pissed him off." Now, he's playing every day -- and making history.
How Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam changed him -- and Dodgers fans -- forever
There are bobbleheads, T-shirts, tattoos -- and even one fan, according to Freeman, who said he hadn't touched a drink since.
Finding the next hidden breakout aces
Tristan H. Cockcroft tries to figure out how to identify pitchers who might become the next big thing.
Ohtani scores 170 runs? Royals have a top-10 SP? 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.
Is your school loaded with stars? Ranking college teams with most MLB draft prospects
As NCAA baseball regionals begin, we identify the squads brimming with high-end talent.
The five most astounding stats behind the 100-game stretch when the Tigers have ruled MLB
Detroit has been the best team in baseball since Aug. 11 of last season.
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