👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
Kings' Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve after being hit by a shot on his left foot.
Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season.
Caps' Strome learns during game wife gave birth
Capitals center Dylan Strome reflected on the emotions of learning during the first intermission Thursday that his wife, Tayler, had given birth to their third daughter.
Ovechkin's hat trick puts him 10th on points list
Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night.
Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber
The Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery.
Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
Here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Some of our wild takes from September don't look so wild anymore. Others are way off base. Here's an update.
Top trending players to add
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.
Don't be surprised if ... these five unlucky forwards start scoring more goals
The goals should start coming for these high-volume shooters with unlucky goal luck. Who should you trade for or away?
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP
The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list.
Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
Flyers to honor young cancer patients with pregame SkateSkins
The custom skate accessories were designed as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Last-minute pickups for Week 12: Target the Brissett-Wilson combo in Arizona
If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, consider the Cardinals passing game and a sneaky defense.
The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 12
An all-encompassing look at matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores.
Our guide to every Week 12 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Another Eagles vs. Cowboys classic? McCaffrey vs. the Panthers? Picks, predictions and stats for every game.
Final prep for NFL Week 12: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more
Will the Browns lean on the run in Shedeur Sanders' first start? Will Eagles-Cowboys come down to Jalen Hurts? Is Michael Wilson startable in fantasy?
Inside the art of blocking a kick in the NFL: 'They're game changers'
The league has seen an uptick in blocked kicks, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares how players have done it.
Sources: Rams give LB Landman 3-year extension
The Rams have signed inside linebacker Nate Landman to a contract extension, his agency, SportsTrust Advisors, announced.
The Fate of Travis Kelce? Chiefs TE to wait on '26
Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce says he will decide by early March whether to come back for a 14th season in 2026, saying he wants Kansas City to know his future before free agency.
Bengals QB Burrow won't be activated vs. Pats
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will not play against the Patriots, meaning Joe Flacco will make his sixth straight start.
Records: WMU police called twice to aid Kneeland
Western Michigan University police were twice called to perform welfare checks on former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland while he played for the school.
Steelers' Heyward, Slay to play; Rodgers still iffy
The Steelers are expecting defensive tackle Cam Heyward (ankle) and cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) to play against the Bears. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains questionable with his broken left…
🍼 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs share photos of newborn
The Grammy Award-winning artist and girlfriend of the New England Patriots wide receiver announced their child's birth on Instagram.
Bears top 3 LBs Edmunds, Edwards, Sewell out
The Bears top three linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Noah Sewell have been ruled out for Sunday's home affair against the visiting Steelers.
Source: 49ers voided Aiyuk's guarantees for 2026
During training camp, the 49ers voided the guaranteed money in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's contract for 2026 because he had not been meeting the requirements of that deal, a league source said…
Stephen Jones: Pickens benched for missing bus
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens missed the team bus to Monday's game against the Raiders, leading to him getting benched to start the contest, executive vice president Stephen Jones told Dallas'…
Bengals' Burrow has little to return for, except that 'he's a football player'
Despite practicing fully, Burrow won't play Sunday, which means his first game back could be Thanksgiving.
Reid's debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: The top 50 players
Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with scouting reports at every position.
Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade, draft prospects to watch, more
How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs, free agents to watch and intriguing draft fits.
Drake Maye continues to climb in Madden NFL 26 Week 11 ratings update
Here's every player who rose and fell in the Madden NFL 26 ratings this week.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Here are the top 5 QBs in the two-minute drill, and a couple may surprise you
Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Bo Nix, Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers have been at their best in high-pressure moments this season.
Power Rankings: Bengals and Vikings drop, plus who is under the most pressure
Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 12.
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Week 12's top 25 predicted anytime TD scorers
Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey and Emanuel Wilson among Week 12's top predictions for anytime TD props.
Week 12 betting guide: Picks for Colts-Chiefs, Shedeur, Lamar and many more
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 12 and share their tips and bets.
Eagles' kelly green, Texans' battle red uniforms top NFL Week 12 threads
It's a popular throwback leading the way in Week 12 of the NFL season.
Homage or coincidence? Bryce Young's dab after breaking Cam Newton's record goes viral
Young hit the dance move that Newton helped popularized during his own time as Panthers quarterback after leading Carolina to victory over the Falcons.
Flagg outduels HS teammate Queen in career night
Cooper Flagg got a measure of revenge against former high school teammate Derik Queen, scoring 12 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 118-115 win over the…
'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.
🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
LaMelo denies Hornets trouble: 'Love being here'
LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Hornets despite the team's struggles and increasing speculation about his future from outside the organization.
Down by 8, Suns stun Wolves in last-minute rally
The Suns erased an eight-point deficit in a furious last-minute comeback to silence the Timberwolves 114-113.
OKC rallies, rides 33-4 run to 32-point win vs. Jazz
The Thunder finished the third quarter on a 33-4 run, including 22 points in a row, to defeat the Jazz 144-112 in NBA Cup play and push their winning streak to eight.
Sources: Clips plan for Kawhi to return vs. Cavs
The Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cavaliers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
CP3 will retire at end of the season, sources say
Chris Paul will retire at the end of the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer is in his 21st NBA season.
NBA Cup takeaways: Late-night drama unfolds in the West
The 2025 NBA Cup continued group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.
Trade questions for eight NBA title contenders: What each needs and what could be next
Early trade deadline questions for the Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
NBA first-month lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams
Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on OKC's chase for 70 wins, the potential post-Trae Hawks and more first-month standout storylines.
Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors.
Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect in the months ahead.
Risers and fallers: November to remember for Daniss Jenkins, Kon Knueppel
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
Fixing the Mavs: Why there's no cure-all for this Dallas disaster
Can this mess be fixed? Our NBA insiders are breaking down the Mavs' options amid a tumultuous start.
How Mark Cuban regained his seat at the table -- and helped oust Nico Harrison
Here's what led to the end of Nico Harrison's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks 11 games into the season, and how Mark Cuban was involved.
Sources: Pitt RB Reid won't play vs. Georgia Tech
Pitt running back Desmond Reid will not play at No. 16 Georgia Tech as the teams jostle for a spot in the ACC Championship Game, sources told ESPN.
Oregon WRs Moore, Bryant ruled out vs. USC
Oregon wide receivers Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. are not expected to play for the No. 7 Ducks against No. 15 USC due to injuries, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
UVA shooter given max penalty of 5 life sentences
A judge sentenced Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. to the maximum allowable penalty of five life sentences, plus 23 years, for shooting and killing three Virginia football players in 2022.
Kiffin decision coming day after Egg Bowl, AD says
An announcement about Lane Kiffin's future will come the day after No. 6 Ole Miss plays rival Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl on Nov. 28.
Sources: ASU's top WR Tyson expected back
Arizona State leading receiver Jordyn Tyson, who has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return and play Saturday against Colorado, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.
UAB: Player arrested after stabbing 2 teammates
A UAB football player has been arrested after stabbing two of his teammates Saturday morning at the football facility ahead of the Blazers' home game against USF, a school spokesperson confirmed.
👀 Inside the decision that'll rock college football
Things seem to be coming to a head between the Rebels and their coach. Will he stay or will he go?
2026 recruiting class rankings: Ohio State, Miami, Iowa on the rise
As more of the best recruits commit, here's our latest look at the top 65 classes.
Week 13 recruiting intel: Virginia Tech's moves, Jordan Carter latest, biggest visits
Less than two weeks until the early signing period, it's the last push for some classes.
North Texas' QB guru can make a star out of anyone, even a player who was a high school backup
Eric Morris has tutored QBs from Patrick Mahomes to Cam Ward and John Mateer. How he mentors them is key to their successes and his.
Brotherly battles, senior center sing-alongs and a CFP push: The wild rise of BYU's Bear Bachmeier
First you might notice his name. But BYU's Bear Bachmeier quickly makes an impression with his talent and toughness, two traits honed through years of family battles.
Miller's new NFL first-round mock draft
How early could Ty Simpson go? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
Reid's debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: The top 50 players in the class
Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with the top 50 players, scouting reports and standouts at every position.
'You don't want to have the same drip': How a Houston Christian receiver became a shoe artist to the stars
Why Travis Hunter, Jeremiah Smith and Caitlin Clark have custom shoes from this Houston Christian freshman.
Why we're about to find out if Al Davis was right about Lane Kiffin
In different circumstances, Kiffin could -- maybe even should -- leave Ole Miss. But not these circumstances.
CFP rankings release: See the second top 25 and bracket
A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.
Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? We asked around MLB
Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.
Pete Alonso's three most aggressive suitors so far -- and a few other fits for the free agent first baseman
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.
South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is entering MLB's posting system and will be available for teams to sign through Dec. 21.
Giants acquire OF Wiemer from Marlins for cash
The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash.
Sources: Cubs add reliever Maton on 2-year deal
The Cubs are in agreement on a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
McCann back with Diamondbacks on 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with veteran catcher James McCann on Friday.
Ex-All-Star Anderson named Angels hitting coach
Brady Anderson, a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, is joining the Los Angeles Angels as their new hitting coach, the team confirmed on Friday.
Rangers' Garcia highlights non-tendered players
Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim headline the list of 66 MLB arbitration-eligible players who were not tendered contracts by their respective teams.
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.
MLB offseason grades: Why Orioles-Angels trade makes a lot of sense ... for one team
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
MLB 'reclamation' candidates: Six free agents who could bounce back with new teams
Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026?
How a baseball behemoth plans to get ... better? 3 offseason questions as Dodgers eye three-peat
L.A.'s blueprint to bolster a two-time defending champion will be among MLB's biggest stories this winter.
AFL standout Kevin McGonicle among 10 names to know
Eric Karabell reports on his visit to Arizona and which prospects fantasy managers need to keep on their radar.
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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