🏆 Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.
Lightning sign McDonagh to 3-year, $12.3M deal
The Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million.
Stars' Seguin likely out for season with torn ACL
Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee after getting tangled up with the Rangers' Vladislav Gavrikov.
McDavid's hat trick ties Messier; Oilers rout Kraken
Connor McDavid had his 13th career hat trick to tie Mark Messier for fourth in Oilers history in Edmonton's 9-4 romp over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Jets to host Canadiens in 2026 Heritage Classic
The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will play an outdoor game next season, with the NHL announcing on Saturday that the Canadian franchises will face off in the Heritage Classic at Winnipeg's…
Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
Short-handed Caps place Lindgren, Leonard on IR
The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve on Sunday night, before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and recalled forward Bogdan…
The NHL's best this week: Terry Ryan and hockey dreams
From first-round draft pick to iconic character, Ryan's path is a unique one. Plus, this week's key NHL games.
Why are so many NHL games going to overtime? Five theories from players, coaches, execs
Through 425 games, 27.3% have gone past regulation. If that holds, it would be the highest rate since 2005-06.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing December game
The Capitals, Penguins and Flyers are the big risers this week, with the Ducks, Devils and Mammoth sliding.
Injury watch: Returns, replacements and moves to make
Here are the fantasy hockey lineup moves to make for injury replacements, expected returns, and roster strategy.
Buzz: Etienne, Pollard and Godwin among players who were getting the ball on Sunday
Highlighting participation and usage trends that drove fantasy highs and lows on Sunday
Fantasy football free agents: Trevor Lawrence and Packers WRs among top options
All the free agent options worth adding as we look dive into Week 15 and the fantasy football playoffs.
🏈 Myles Garrett's quest for the NFL sack record
Four sacks shy of making NFL history, the Cleveland Browns veteran is among the all-time great pass rushers.
Saquon Barkley might have to save the Eagles' 2025 season. Here's why he hasn't been able to yet
A drastic turnaround for Barkley might feel far-fetched, but notable improvement in the run game is attainable.
Art of drawing flags: Which QBs get the most, and does Justin Herbert need to argue more?
We spoke to past and present QBs about whether arguing with officials helped them get roughing the passer calls.
Will Daniel Jones start for the Colts in '26? Is the front office safe? Key questions for Indy
Will coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard survive a late-season freefall? What's next at QB in Indy?
RJ Harvey finding his form for Broncos down the stretch: 'He's making humongous plays'
The rookie has stepped up since J.K. Dobbins' injury, culminating in a career-best performance in the Broncos win.
Rashid Shaheed found a way to complement JSN in Seahawks' 37-9 win
The Seahawks acquired Shaheed last month from the Saints. He showed off why against the Falcons.
'Little, scrappy' Keisean Nixon shows why he's important to Packers' success
Nixon's first interception of the season was a big one, as it sealed the Packers' victory over the Bears on Sunday.
9-4 Jaguars: Nobody respects us -- 'which is fine'
"At the end of the day, I feel like no one likes us except for us," Travis Etienne Jr. said after the Jaguars beat the Colts on Sunday to take control of the AFC South. "We're not going to get their…
LaFleur: Win vs. Johnson-led Bears not personal
If Matt LaFleur said anything to Bears coach Ben Johnson after Sunday's game at Lambeau Field, it couldn't have been much considering the Packers coach barely broke stride.
Sources: Colts lose QB Jones to torn Achilles
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.
Reid owns 4th-down flop as K.C. playoff hopes dim
"In hindsight, it was wrong," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of his fourth-down decision late in Sunday night's game against Houston that led to an eventual 20-10 loss. "I messed that one up."
Overturned Likely TD among Ravens' ref issues
After a critical 27-22 loss to the rival Steelers, many of the Ravens questioned calls made by the referees -- notably an overturned touchdown reception by Isaiah Likely in the fourth quarter -- that…
DK Metcalf (stomach) spends night in Baltimore
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf remained in Baltimore overnight after experiencing stomach pains on the team plane.
Browns coach takes blame for failed 2-point try
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski accepted blame for a failed 2-point conversion attempt in his team's 31-29 loss to the Titans on Sunday that saw rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders watching from the…
McVay rejoins Rams in time to see 45-17 victory
En route to their 10th win, the Los Angeles Rams scored 45 points Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, their most in nearly three years, and they did it despite coach Sean McVay's absence in the…
Barnwell sorts through NFL playoff race chaos: Are the Colts, Chiefs and Ravens finished?
Daniel Jones' injury, the Ravens' red zone woes, the Bears' defensive mistakes and the Chiefs' drop issues meant big changes in the race for the postseason.
What do Week 14 games mean for the rest of the season? We hit big questions, key stats and QB breakouts
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 14 game.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 14: Wait, are the Bills still in the AFC East hunt?
Did Josh Allen put Buffalo in position to win its division? Could Raiders have a new QB? We overreact to Week 14.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Garrett (20!), Broncos' D (55!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are on pace to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
New NFL draft rankings: Miller stacks the top 50 prospects on his board
Stacking Miller's top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which prospects stood out in the conference title games?
We have NFL draft notes for every week of the college football season, including why Sonny Styles and Zachariah Branch stood out in Championship Week.
NFL Week 14's fashionable arrivals, featuring Chiefs TE Travis Kelce
Players around the league made sure to show out with fashionable arrivals in Week 14.
Seahawks put spin on OutKast, Migos album covers to poke fun at Falcons
The new month didn't stop teams across the NFL from remaining petty after victories.
Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and their NFL journeys to QB1
The Browns host the Titans on Sunday, the first NFL meeting between friends amid challenging rookie seasons.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it's headed
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.
🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10
Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago.
Harden passes Melo, up to 10th on scoring list
Clippers star James Harden surpasses Carmelo Anthony for 10th on the NBA's career scoring list.
Rivers expects Giannis (calf) out close to 4 weeks
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he expects star Giannis Antetokounmpo to require closer to four weeks to recover from the strained right calf he suffered Wednesday night.
Chinese rookie Yang makes first NBA start
Yang Hansen, the 7-foot-1 rookie out of China, made his first NBA start in a game Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Magic leading scorer Wagner leaves with injury
Magic forward Franz Wagner limped to the locker room and was ruled out following an injury to his lower left leg against the Knicks.
Kuminga is DNP as short-handed Dubs win again
Both Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga brushed off the benching of the Warriors' forward despite entering Sunday's win short-handed.
LeBron bounces back, nets season-high 29 in win
A game after he failed to reach 10 points for the first time in 17 years, LeBron James produced an impressive fourth quarter Sunday night, posting 10 straight points in lifting the Lakers to a 112-108…
Everything we know about the Heat's trade for Terry Rozier -- and whether he could be dealt again
Rozier, who is scheduled to be arraigned Monday for his alleged role in a betting scheme, was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.
College Football Playoff predictions: We pick every game in every round
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.
CFP Anger Index: An absurd farce over Notre Dame, Miami
Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset over in the final CFP ranking.
Canes' Cristobal feels for Irish: 'A tough business'
Miami coach Mario Cristobal is relieved the Hurricanes earned a berth in the College Football Playoff field, but he understands the selection process isn't perfect
🏆 How each CFP team could win national title
Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.
Buckeyes remain betting favorite to win CFP title
Ohio State dropped to the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, but the Buckeyes remain the betting favorites to win a second straight national title.
Sources: Fired Pry hired back by Va. Tech as DC
Brent Pry is back at Virginia Tech as the team's new defensive coordinator, just months after being fired as the program's head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN. Pry had previously worked for years…
Sources: Huskers to hire SDSU's Aurich as new DC
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule is turning to San Diego State's Rob Aurich as the program's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, a coach who produced one of the season's…
Iowa St., K-State skip bowls, owe Big 12 $500K
Iowa State and Kansas State have each been fined $500,000 by the Big 12 for choosing to turn down bowl invitations. Both programs made their decisions after coaching changes last week.
Tide, Canes in, Irish out as Indiana tops CFP field
Indiana earned the No. 1 seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff field, while Alabama and Miami nudged out Notre Dame for the final at-large spot.
Tulane promotes assistant Hall to head coach
Tulane has promoted veteran assistant coach and former Southern Miss head coach Will Hall to head coach.
Irish say no bowl after CFP snub, rankings 'farce'
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua told ESPN that the program is in utter disbelief after being snubbed by the CFP, with the Irish instead not playing in any bowl game this season.
College Football Playoff 2025: First round first look
How all eight teams can win their first-round matchup, plus players to watch and biggest questions.
Wetzel: Relax, the CFP selection process is (mostly) working
Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.
Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.
Betting: How teams' identities from Championship Week will determine their CFP fate
Looking back at the weekend, here's how each team's identity lines up a CFP betting angle.
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which prospects stood out in the conference title games?
We have NFL draft notes for every week of the college football season, including why Sonny Styles and Zachariah Branch stood out in Championship Week.
J-Rod's journey: From sleeping on floors and taking out loans to Heisman contention
The Texas Tech linebacker has been one of college football's brightest stars this season.
Grading coaching hires: Penn State lands Matt Campbell
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Why Ole Miss finally had enough of Lane Kiffin
How the long courtship of the Rebels coach finally came to a head, amid secret meetings and middle fingers.
ESPN to broadcast Mets-Dodgers on April 15
ESPN's first Major League Baseball game next season will be on April 15 when the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Mets on MLB Jackie Robinson Day.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Rays, OF Mullins have 1-year deal with '27 option
Veteran outfielder Cedric Mullins, 31, and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027, and to make room on the offseason roster, the…
Sources: D-backs add Soroka to reeling rotation
The Diamondbacks and Mike Soroka have reached a one-year, $7.5 million deal, sources told ESPN, and the right-hander is expected to join Arizona's starting rotation.
Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out
Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee on Sunday. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were named on fewer than five ballots.
Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
Agent: Yanks GM nonsensical about Gray's stay
After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a…
A great night for Kent, but another stain on the Hall of Fame
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber suitors, blockbuster trades
Here's our latest intel, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions: The latest buzz from Orlando
From predicting who will sign to the latest buzz from Florida, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up.
MLB offseason grades: Red Sox, Mariners add pitchers in trade market
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming?
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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