Inside Jakob Chychrun's breakout: The big goals, 'unique' diet and Olympic pressures
The 27-year-old defenseman might be the Capitals' MVP to this point. Here's how he leveled up in 2025-26.
Pickups: Marchment thriving since being in top-line role for Blue Jackets
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
🏒 Where should next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.
Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens
Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, and activated…
Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami
The NHL plans to make snow fall at the Marlins' ballpark as part of the celebrations for the Winter Classic game between the Panthers and Rangers.
Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets
The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery.
Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment…
Canes goalie Kochetkov 'probably' out for season
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday.
Bruins prospect Hagens nets 2 in Team USA's win
Boston Bruins prospect James Hagens, a forward from Hauppauge, New York, who was drafted in June at No. 7 overall out of Boston College, scored twice in a 1:03 span on Monday night, and Team USA edged…
World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.
Our 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team: We picked standout first-years at every single position
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
Steelers' Watt could play in AFC North title game
Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who suffered a partially punctured lung during dry needling treatment on Dec. 10, could be available to play in the AFC North title game vs. the Baltimore Ravens…
Sources: Cowboys cut 2-time Pro Bowl CB Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, sources told ESPN's Todd Archer.
Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from alleged Dec. 2 incident.
Sources: Colts to start Leonard over Rivers at QB
The Colts are expected to start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard on Sunday against the Texans, sources told Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
McVay won't rest Rams starters: 'They're playing'
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday night he would play his starters in Week 18 against the Cardinals, a departure from the past two seasons.
Rams QB Stafford into 6th in NFL passing yards
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for sixth on the NFL's all-time passing yards list.
🏆 Tracking the playoff picture and the draft order
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
Chargers rest Herbert; Lance to start vs. Broncos
The Chargers will rest quarterback Justin Herbert for Sunday's regular-season finale, with Trey Lance getting the start against the Broncos.
Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football HOF finalists
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline a group of four modern era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Falcons, Bijan Robinson run over Rams in Week 17 MNF win
Atlanta escapes a late push by Los Angeles to improve to 7-9. Here's what to know about the game.
Free agent pickups: Look to Saints, Titans amid Week 18 uncertainty
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 18, the final week of the fantasy football season.
Puka Nacua delivers more 2025 fantasy football championships than any other player
The final "MNF" of the season featured two of the top three players rostered by 2025 fantasy football champions.
Will Kyler Murray return at QB? That's one of the Cardinals' key questions heading into offseason
Will owner Michael Bidwill give Jonathan Gannon another year, and what will it mean for Kyler Murray?
Why NFL uniform rules have players feeling like a 'mannequin'
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.
Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.
How all 17 weeks of the NFL season led us here: Barnwell sorts what mattered and what didn't
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.
The good, bad and ugly of Week 17: Big wins for Falcons, Niners, Eagles, but what happened to Steelers, Bucs and Packers?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.
Graziano overreacts to NFC South, AFC North, Patriots, Lions
Are Panthers or Bucs destined to be one-and-done? Can Ravens overtake Pittsburgh? We overreact to Week 17.
60K club: Stafford moves ahead of Roethlisberger for sixth on all-time passing list
Matthew Stafford needed 191 yards coming into Week 1 to join the prestigious quarterback club.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (64!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense have one week to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
Week 18 odds: Ravens road favorites at Steelers, Panthers underdogs to Bucs
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds and spreads for games.
Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 18.
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🐝 Latest trade buzz, intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism
Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he's merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.
Pels' Alvarado, Suns' Williams suspended for fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night's game.
White, Giddey depart Bulls' loss due to injuries
The Bulls lost top scorers Coby White and Josh Giddey to injuries during Monday night's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves in Chicago.
Hornets' Bridges injures ankle in loss to Bucks
Hornets forward Miles Bridges left the game against the Bucks on Monday with a right ankle injury.
OKC's Hartenstein sidelined again with calf injury
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss time after straining his left calf for the second time this season.
Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks
Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee hyperextension Monday night against the Heat and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Nuggets announced Tuesday.
23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to ...
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.
'My legacy is on the line': What Giannis' return means for the Bucks -- and the NBA
The 13-19 Bucks are outside the Eastern Conference play-in. Giannis is back, but will it be enough to save the season and his future in Milwaukee?
Pickups: Add Anthony Black, Cedric Coward before it's too late
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA season refresher: Everything you missed, plus standings and awards projections
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.
Birthday cake for a cow? Texas' Bevo to receive custom dessert from Orlando bakery for Cheez-It Bowl
While the winning players and coaches of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl get to snack on the baked crackers, the Texas Longhorns mascot will have his own special dessert.
🏈 Grading Whittingham's move to Michigan
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Utah All-America DE Daley plans to enter portal
Utah star defensive end John Henry Daley announced on Tuesday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Freeman returning to ND in '26 amid NFL interest
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has agreed to a restructured deal and, despite being linked to NFL coaching jobs, will return to the Irish in 2026, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Sources: Auburn WR Coleman plans to join portal
Auburn star wide receiver Cam Coleman plans to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN. A former five-star recruit, Coleman is the fourth Tigers wide receiver who has opted to move on…
Ole Miss RB Lacy (shoulder) probable vs. Georgia
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy is listed as probable to play against No. 3 Georgia in Thursday's CFP quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
North Texas star QB Mestemaker to enter portal
North Texas star quarterback Drew Mestemaker plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
DE Jacobs, No. 11 in ESPN 300, picks Ohio State
Two days before Ohio State opens its College Football Playoff run with a quarterfinal bout against Miami, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes got a five-star commitment Monday from 2027 defensive end D.J…
Riley won't return as Clemson OC after 7-6 season
Two days after the season ended with a 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday that offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey…
Riley blames Notre Dame for ending USC rivalry
USC coach Lincoln Riley said Notre Dame failed to follow through on its pledge to play the Trojans "anytime, anywhere."
Key matchups, players to watch and projections for CFP quarterfinals
We break down Ohio State-Miami, Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss.
The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments
From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy.
Carrying logs and 5 a.m. workouts: How Curt Cignetti made his first team a winner
After winning a title as an assistant with Alabama, Cignetti's first head-coaching job had a lower profile.
'Save college sports'? Texas Tech's billionaire booster has a plan
Texas Tech's billionaire booster has turned the Red Raiders into a powerhouse. Can he fix college sports next?
'We found our guy': Texas Tech's gamble on a high school coaching legend has paid off
Joey McGuire has his team in the quarterfinals of the CFP, but he was a relative unknown when he was hired.
26 QBs to watch in the 2026 transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.
Tracking who plans to enter the transfer portal
The transfer portal opens on Friday. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
MVPs for every bowl game: OJ Arnold boosts Georgia Southern in rivalry win
It's bowl season, and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
Betting lines for each College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup, bowl games
Lines for Miami-Ohio State, Oregon-Texas Tech, Alabama-Indiana, Ole Miss-Georgia and all remaining bowl games.
MLB offseason grades: Marlins nab Pete Fairbanks; Pirates add O'Hearn
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we'll remember for decades to come.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
McNeil dealt to A's amid Mets' offseason overhaul
The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.
Sources: Pirates, O'Hearn agree to 2-year deal
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn, who earned his first All-Star selection last season, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Pirates, sources told ESPN.
Reds, OF Bleday reach agreement on 1-year deal
The Reds and outfielder JJ Bleday have reached agreement on a one-year contract. The former No. 4 overall pick spent the past three seasons with the Athletics.
Veteran lefty Heaney retires after 12-year career
Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement after 12 seasons. The 34-year-old won a World Series with the Texas Rangers.
Sources: Cubs, RHP Harvey agree to 1-year deal
The Cubs and free agent reliever Hunter Harvey have agreed to a 1-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Soderstrom, A's agree to $86M deal
Tyler Soderstrom and the A's agreed to a seven-year, $86M deal with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131M, sources told ESPN.
Eflin re-signs with Orioles on one-year, $10M deal
The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin agreed on a one-year contract, reuniting the two sides as Baltimore continues investing in its roster after a disappointing 2025 season.
Marlins add speed by trading for Dodgers' Ruiz
Veteran outfielder Esteury Ruiz, 26, who led the American League with 67 stolen bases for the Athletics in 2023, was acquired by the Miami Marlins Monday night, in a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Fantasy baseball: Who will be the next to unwrap a new long-term contract?
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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