Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers face suspensions
Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Vancouver's Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league after being penalized for cross-checking in Saturday's game.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team's fantasy MVP
Ovechkin & Co. are back on top according to our voters. And at the midway point of the season, we identify the best fantasy player for all 32 clubs.
Pens' Nedeljkovic 1st NHL goalie with goal, assist
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
Isles' Tsyplakov suspended 3 games for high hit
Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov received a three-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, one day after delivering a high hit to Flyers center Ryan Poehling.
Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of Wayne…
Malkin's Cup rings found at home after burglary
Police say Evgeni Malkin's three Stanley Cup rings, which had gone missing following a burglary at his home last weekend, were located in his residence.
Stars' Hintz (upper body) ruled out vs. Habs
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury.
Leafs' Tavares to IR, considered week-to-week
Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, coach Craig Berube said.
Wyshynski Awards at midseason: Best team, player, goal, feud and more
Which front office is most ruthless? Who had the best glow-up? And which rookie has been most important to his team?
Which top NHL prospects could be traded before the deadline? A guide to contenders' plans
With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors -- because they could be moved in a blockbuster.
Tiering 12 NHL teams' playoff hopes: From 'we can still fix this' to 'resigned to their fate'
Yes, the season is more than halfway over, but the Bruins, Rangers and Sabres are three of 12 teams that are already veering off their playoff paths.
Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason: Knights, Caps, Jets, Wild lead the way
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
Josh Allen leads Bills past Ravens to reach AFC championship
Buffalo capitalized on Baltimore's mistakes and will now face the Kansas City Chiefs for a spot in the Super Bowl.
'Heard it all': Doubters spark Bills' D vs. Ravens
The Bills' defensive players used questions about how they would perform against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry and the rest of the Baltimore offense to help fuel…
Anderson: Was Texans 'vs. refs' in loss to Chiefs
After Saturday's 23-14 AFC divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in which some penalty calls worked against the Texans, Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said, "We knew it was going to…
Bears interview ex-Titans great George for HC job
The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.
Lions OT: Unfair to blame Goff for playoff exit
Lions tackle Penei Sewell stuck up for quarterback Jared Goff after Detroit's stunning playoff loss.
Commanders O-line takes hit as Cosmi tears ACL
Commanders starting guard Sam Cosmi will miss the rest of the postseason with an ACL tear, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.
Rams' Stafford: Will take time to think on future
Matthew Stafford said after Sunday's season-ending loss that he hasn't made a decision about his future but noted that he was "playing some pretty good ball."
Barkley 'chasing greatness' with 205-yard game
Saquon Barkley said he was aiming to chase "greatness" in the playoffs, and he delivered Sunday, rushing for 205 yards in the Eagles' win.
Jackson, Ravens refuse to blame Andrews for loss
Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens did not blame Mark Andrews' dropped pass on a two-point conversion for the club's 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Sunday's AFC divisional round…
The conference championship games are set!
How can the Commanders, Eagles, Chiefs and Bills each win next weekend and advance?
'Nobody's angry': Why the Jaguars' 2024 season crumbled, again
The Jaguars ended the season 4-13 and are now looking for their third head coach in five years. Here's what happened.
Mack Hollins' beach fit headlines NFL divisional round arrivals
Brown continued his run of strong pregame style ahead of the Eagles' divisional round game Sunday.
Road to the Super Bowl: Ryan Fitzpatrick's return to Buffalo and more scenes from Ravens-Bills
Here are sights and sounds from Highmark Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, Ford Field and Arrowhead Stadium.
NFL conference championships: Betting odds, lines and spreads
Here are updated lines -- spreads, money lines and totals -- for the NFL conference championship games.
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to upset of top-seeded Lions
Daniels threw two TD passes to help Washington return to the NFC title game for first time in 33 years.
Eagles handle the snow, hold off Rams to reach NFC Championship Game
Philly rides into a conference title game matchup vs. Washington on the strength of Barkley and the defense.
Chiefs knock off Texans, Mahomes now 7-0 in divisional round
In a tight defensive battle, the Chiefs hold on to advance to the AFC Championship Game.
Betting buzz: Underdogs all season, Commanders now playing for a Super Bowl berth
The Commanders went into the season with 150- odds to win the Super Bowl. They are now just two games wins away from a title.
'Hopefully things align': The Warriors still believe they can regain their championship ways
During an up-and-down season with trade deadline questions abounding, the Warriors still believe they have what it takes to regain championship-level momentum.
Holmgren progressing; next recheck in 3-5 weeks
The Oklahoma City Thunder said Friday that Chet Holmgren continues to make progress in his recovery from a pelvic fracture and will be reevaluated in three to five weeks.
Brotherly love: Balls relish 'great' family reunion
Friday's game between the Hornets and Bulls was a "great" family reunion for brothers LaMelo and Lonzo Ball.
Morant misses 18th game; out of awards running
Ja Morant (right foot soreness) missed his 18th game of the season Friday night vs. the Spurs, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards.
Butler on drama with Heat: 'We are where we are'
Back from his suspension, Jimmy Butler indicated there was no change to his relationship with the Heat following Friday's loss to the Nuggets, saying, "We are where we are."
Thunder's Daigneault earns All-Star coach nod
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault will lead one of the four teams at the All-Star Game next month in San Francisco.
Draymond ruled out vs. Celtics on Mon.; Curry iffy
Warriors forward Draymond Green, who was to have an MRI for a calf strain, won't play against the Celtics on Monday, while Stephen Curry is questionable.
NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pistons trend up while Warriors sink
A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others ... not so much.
What's behind the Timberwolves' struggles to build chemistry
The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to build chemistry this season after its cornerstone forward Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to New York in the offseason.
Ohio St. still fueled by 'truth-telling' loss to U-M
QB Will Howard said Ohio State's "truth-telling" loss to Michigan in November has continued to fuel the Buckeyes throughout the College Football Playoff.
OSU's Smith 'can't wait to put on a show' vs. Irish
After being limited to one catch in Ohio State's Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas, freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith gave a warning Saturday in advance of the Buckeyes' national championship…
ND has watched a lot of film of OSU loss to U-M
Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka said his team has watched "a lot of film" of Michigan's upset win over Ohio State back in November.
Wisconsin alleges Miami tampered in DB's transfer
Wisconsin and the Big Ten said they have "credible information" that the University of Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas ahead of the defensive back's expected transfer.
AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.
Source: Sarkisian lands new 7-year deal at Texas
Just more than a week after its season ended in the College Football Playoff with a semifinal loss to Ohio State, Texas has agreed to a new contract with Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian, a source told…
ACC will weigh changes to conference title game
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said on Sunday the league will have conversations among coaches and athletic directors to ponder changes to its conference championship game format after a season in…
CFP doesn't rule out 'tweaks' to format for 2025
While no major decisions were made regarding the 12-team College Football Playoff format at a meeting Sunday, "tweaks" for 2025 haven't been ruled out.
Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Marcus Freeman
Thanks to the relationship between Freeman and his players, Notre Dame is one win away from a national title.
'Past and present': Traditional powers Ohio State and Notre Dame have evolved
The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have embraced changing rules, leading them to the cusp of a championship.
Rangers P deGrom (elbow) throwing, 'feels good'
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is already throwing off a mound and says "everything feels good" after missing most of his first two seasons in Texas following elbow surgery.
Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83
Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.
Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.
Skubal mum about long-term talks with Tigers
After avoiding arbitration with a one-year deal for 2025, Tarik Skubal said he's keeping negotiations about a long-term deal with the Tigers "pretty private."
Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won't be sold
Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.
Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
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