Florida Panthers, New York Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff hopes for all 32 teams
At the quarter-season mark, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?
B's McAvoy hit in mouth by puck vs. Canadiens
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot, and he left the Bruins' game at the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night and didn't return.
Foligno takes puck off hand, will miss 4 weeks
Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno injured his hand when he was struck by a puck and will miss four weeks.
Injury-depleted Habs without Dach for 4-6 weeks
Kirby Dach becomes the latest injured Canadiens player as he will miss the next four to six weeks with a fractured foot.
Rangers coach Sullivan out due to personal matter
Rangers coach Mike Sullivan missed Sunday's loss to the Red Wings because of personal reasons.
Kempe signs 8-year, $85M contract with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Adrian Kempe to a new eight-year contract worth $10.625 million annually, the team announced Monday.
Ovechkin passes Howe in goals at single venue
Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for the most regular-season goals scored at a single venue in NHL history with his 442nd goal at Capital One Arena.
Leafs GM fully supports Berube amid tough start
Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving put his full support behind coach Craig Berube.
Roy rips into Stars' Rantanen for 'disrespectful' hit
Islanders coach Patrick Roy ripped into Stars forward Mikko Rantanen after he was ejected for injuring New York defenseman Alex Romanov.
Slump's over! Svechnikov, Seguin and others bouncing back after slow start
The essential guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Follow the public and add Scott Wedgewood, Justin Faulk and these trending players
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.
Canadian junior hockey player in 'sin bin' receives staredown from angel mascot
When a visiting player is in the penalty box during a TV timeout, Chucky skates over and stands in front of the glass in silent judgment.
'Cool and new thing for me': Zdeno Chara on entrepreneurship, his new job with the Bruins and more
Since retiring from the NHL, Chara hasn't slowed down at all. We caught up with the former Bruins captain, who opened up about his life and goals outside of the rink.
🍼 Baker and wife Emily expecting baby No. 2
The couple wed in July 2019 and have a daughter, Kova Jade, born in April 2024.
Browns say QB Sanders to make 1st NFL start
Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday against the Raiders, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
Giants' Carter: Missed practice 'honest mistake'
Giants rookie Abdul Carter denies sleeping through a recent practice, saying a change in the team's original practice schedule led to an "honest mistake."
Cowboys' Lamb, Pickens benched for opening drive
Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were kept on the bench for the first series Monday night against the Raiders in what the team said was a coach's decision.
Anderson, Craig among football HOF semifinalists
Former MVP Ken Anderson, versatile running back Roger Craig and former AFL star Otis Taylor are among the nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 in the seniors category.
Carroll has 'no hesitation' in defending QB Smith
Raiders coach Pete Carroll defended Geno Smith after the quarterback recorded his 13th interception in the team's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys on Monday.
Texans QB Stroud still in protocol, out vs. Bills
C.J. Stroud is out for Thursday night's game against the Bills, his third straight missed game due to a concussion. He's expected to be back next week, sources said.
Tomlin: Rodgers doesn't need surgery, status TBD
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not need surgery to repair a fracture to his left wrist, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.
Chase's 1-game suspension for spitting upheld
Ja'Marr Chase's one-game suspension for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey has been upheld, meaning the star Bengals wide receiver will not play against the Patriots.
Fantasy football rankings for Week 12
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
Facts vs. Feelings: All in on a healthy Brock Purdy, worried about Justin Jefferson
Why to feel good about starting Brock Purdy and Quinshon Judkins, but be worried about Justin Jefferson.
Buzz around the NFL: Will Burrow or Daniels be back on the field? Which coaches are on the hot seat?
Will Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels play again this season? Are the Vikings worried about J.J. McCarthy? And which coaches are on the hot seat?
Power Rankings: Bengals and Vikings drop, plus who is under the most pressure
Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 12.
Can Colts RB Jonathan Taylor win MVP? Here's how he stacks up against four QB candidates
Matthew Stafford is now the favorite to win MVP, but can he hold off Drake Maye, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Taylor?
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Why Christian McCaffrey trade helped 49ers, not the Panthers
The 2022 trade helped Carolina land Bryce Young, but McCaffrey leads the NFL in scrimmage yards in 2025.
A Cowboys run to the playoffs? Dak Prescott says, 'Why not?'
An emotional and convincing MNF win has the Cowboys looking to build momentum to reach the postseason.
'I wouldn't be here without him:' Why Daniel Jones is leaning on a longtime Peyton Manning confidant
Jones leaned on David Cutcliffe during his struggles with the Giants and even after losing to Pittsburgh this season.
Early bets for Week 12: Bears to cover at home, Saints to pull off upset among plays
What lines offered immediate value? Here are five early bets to consider going into Week 12.
NFL futures: Defending champ Eagles now Super Bowl favorite, followed by Rams
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Raiders, Giants move up; Dolphins move down
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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.
Miller's new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions -- and two trades -- five months out
How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
Solak: Let's rank the best coaching hires and find the good in the Seahawks' loss
Ben Solak sizes up the offseason coaching hires of Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and Liam Coen -- plus the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and Week 11 trends to watch.
What Lakers insiders are monitoring as LeBron James makes his unprecedented return
As James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer.
NBA Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?
NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings including who is the most important role player for all 30 teams.
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 4-10 start.
Nico Harrison, Mark Cuban and a 'palace coup': Inside a bitter feud for control in Dallas
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.
LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics
In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the…
Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks
Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain.
Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Lakers score 140 in LeBron's historic season debut
Lakers star LeBron James made his season debut against the Jazz, taking the court to begin an NBA-record 23rd season.
Source: Draymond warned for engaging vocal fan
The NBA has issued a warning -- but no fine -- to Golden State's Draymond Green following his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans, a source told ESPN.
Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries
Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries.
Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.
Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley
The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA's player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for "rest."
🏀 30 teams, seven tiers: How league stacks up
ESPN's Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton sort NBA teams into seven tiers based on outlook for success at the end of the regular season and beyond.
'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Desmond Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.
Pickups: Jabari Smith Jr., Naji Marshall, Ace Bailey jump out
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster.
Why Wemby is still No. 1 in category/roto rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.
Woo's debut 2026 mock draft: Where Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer could land
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.
Bottom 10: Where even when we lose, we have a blast
When wins are seemingly impossible to come by, it's OK to celebrate victories of any sort.
Wetzel: Was Al Davis right about Lane Kiffin?
In different circumstances, Kiffin could -- maybe even should -- leave Ole Miss. But not these circumstances.
📈 Power Rankings: Oklahoma jumps into top 10
Where does each Top 25 need the biggest improvement in the final month?
OL recruit Brown caps WVU pick by burning couch
Kevin Brown, the third-ranked offensive tackle in the SC Next 300 for 2026, said he's heading to West Virginia after decommitting from Penn State.
B1G denies Michigan coercion claim over PE deal
The Big Ten pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way…
Va. Tech hires Franklin; PSU buyout renegotiated
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to be its next football coach. The former Penn State coach was originally owed a $49 million buyout after being fired, but part of his deal with the Hokies includes…
Ohio St. mum on status of star WRs Smith, Tate
The status of star Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remains in question as the Buckeyes get set for Saturday's regular-season home finale against Rutgers.
Kiffin denies ultimatum by Ole Miss: 'Not true'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.
Deion: Need more time, but Buffs have 'right man'
Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insists he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.
Raiola's brother Dayton decommits from Huskers
Dayton Raiola, a three-star passer in the 2026 class and the younger brother of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, announced his decommitment from the Huskers, reopening his recruitment weeks before…
Top 3 of CFP unchanged; Tide drop, UGA to No. 4
Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, while Alabama dropped six spots to No. 10 and was replaced by Georgia at No. 4.
Miller's new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions -- and two trades -- five months out
How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
Defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams: What Ohio State is doing differently
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.
Alabama and JMU have something in common: anger about the CFP rankings
Why Alabama has plenty to be upset about with the committee over its ranking.
Texas firmly out, Miami in limbo and the G5’s flavor of the week
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.
Heisman Trophy race: Is Marcel Reed's comeback enough to beat Fernando Mendoza?
The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but who can seal the deal? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the odds.
Let's talk about North Texas -- why the Mean Green is the bet to make in December
Pamela Maldonado breaks down the American conference, and why North Texas is the team to bet on.
Where the top 20 freshmen rank after two months
With the season nearly over, many freshmen have become established stars. Here's how they stack up.
Grading college football hires: How does James Franklin fit at Virginia Tech?
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Navy's uniforms for 2025 Army-Navy game pay homage to USS Constitution
The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
The compassionate toughness of 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam
The coach, who died Friday after being shot in his office, was a champion for Oakland and his players.
A weekend with the banana suits and shirtless fans surviving Oklahoma State
It has been a bad year for the Pokes. It hasn't stopped their fans from making their own bright spots.
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.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Dog days: Naylor says M's pooch eased arrival
Josh Naylor has a new five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Mariners, but says the presence of clubhouse dog Tucker helped him feel at home after being traded to Seattle at the deadline.
O's acquire Ward from Angels for RHP Rodriguez
The Orioles acquired Taylor Ward from the Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez.
Teams have until Jan. 2 to sign Japan RHP Imai
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Wednesday through Jan. 2.
Montas cut by Mets with $17M left on contract
Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract.
Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use
Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified Tuesday that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use, and…
Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs
Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free…
Busy Red Sox trade lefty Murphy to White Sox
The White Sox acquired left-hander Chris Murphy in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
Twins acquire reliever Orze in trade with Rays
The Twins took a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting.
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.
Grading bold season predictions for all 30 MLB teams
It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2026.
Who are the favorites for Tucker? Which teams will go all-in this winter? Jeff Passan's ultimate MLB offseason preview
From the big-name signing to the could-be trade, Passan breaks down the winter to come.
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.
Yogi Berra's rookie jersey found at Harlem Boys & Girls Club 70 years ago sells for $363K
The jersey was first found in 1959 at a Harlem Boys and Girls Club and was autographed in 2009.
In Skaggs court case, Angels' challenges mount
Contradictions and warning signs of employee's addiction seem to imperil team's case.
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