Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645…
The NHL's best this week: Is Craig Berube on the hot seat in Toronto?
As the holiday break approaches, the Maple Leafs aren't exactly excelling. Plus, key games in the week ahead.
🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.
Montreal-bound: Danault returns to Habs in trade
The Kings have traded center Phillip Danault to the Canadiens, ending speculation about his future with the team.
Blackhawks' Nazar hit in face by puck, out 4 weeks
The Blackhawks lost another key player when Frank Nazar was hit in the face by a puck during a 6-4 loss to the Senators.
Sabres add ex-Habs GM Bergevin to front office
Newly hired Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the hiring of former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn to his staff.
Injured captain Miller misses Rangers' 2-1 loss
Rangers veteran forward J.T. Miller missed his club's 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators Sunday night, and could miss additional time, coach Mike Sullivan said, adding that his captain was still…
Hughes scores in return as Devils fall to Sabres
New Jersey forward Jack Hughes, a 24-year-old center and hopeful for the U.S. Olympic team, returned to the Devils' lineup just more than five weeks after having finger surgery and scored the first…
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Werenski, Makar lead intriguing defensemen points race
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Zach Werenski rising this week.
Flyers, Kraken and Blue Jackets streamers can save your fantasy lineup next week
Holiday week messing with your fantasy hockey lineup? Here are the players to fill out your squad.
How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on the NFL's best teams
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC and get the first-round bye in the playoffs? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?
Playoff picture projections: Updated odds for every team trying to reach the postseason
Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (63!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
'Chaos': Aaron Rodgers' one-word take of Steelers-Lions tops Week 16 quotes
With the playoff race heating up, Week 16 gave fans highlight plays and headline-worthy quotes.
Missed tackles, third-down struggles doom the Broncos defense: 'We didn't execute'
Denver's 11-game win streak fizzled against the Jaguars, as the defense couldn't seem to get off the field. Should the Broncos be concerned?
Browns' Carson Schwesinger's path from walk-on to rookie star
The rookie linebacker has gone from an overlooked recruit at UCLA to a foundational standout for Cleveland.
Robert Saleh wants to be a head coach again -- but isn't desperate after 49ers return
Saleh has the 49ers' defense staying afloat amid injuries and offseason turnover. Could he leave this offseason?
Inside the wildest dadgum comeback in NFL history
Yes, Philip Rivers unretired and is now the starting QB for a team in the playoff race. No, this is not a movie.
Free agent pickups: Load up on Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 17 and the fantasy football championships.
Buzz: Omarion Hampton trending up and more notes from Week 16
Hampton is getting more work, Saquon Barkley is getting it done on the ground, and more takeaways.
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With Lions' loss, Bears clinch first playoff berth in 5 years
The Bears' thrilling OT win over the Packers on Saturday was their 11th, and set them up for a playoff berth.
Back injury forces Ravens' Jackson from SNF loss
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday night's game against the Patriots late in the first half because of a back injury. He said he hopes to play Saturday at Green Bay but will first have an…
Maye rallies Pats after last week's 'wake-up call'
A week after failing to lead a winning drive against Buffalo, Patriots QB Drake Maye was given the same opportunity Sunday night at Baltimore -- and this time he delivered one of the signature…
Lions own loss after late OPI calls: 'It's on us'
The Detroit Lions owned their big loss after late offensive pass interference calls, with coach Dan Campbell saying, "It's on us."
Defiant Jags shift narrative, beat 1-seed Broncos
After a narrative-changing victory over the top-seeded Broncos in Denver, the Jaguars say they don't want anyone jumping on the bandwagon now.
Sources: Broncos' Bryant discharged from hospital
Pat Bryant was discharged from an area hospital Sunday night after being diagnosed with a concussion, but cleared of other major injuries, following a big hit in the final minute of the team's 34-20…
Sources: Chiefs fear Minshew suffered ACL tear
One week after losing starter Patrick Mahomes to an ACL tear, Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew is feared to also have suffered a torn ACL, sources told ESPN.
Jones: Cowboys 'underachieved' in 2025 season
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones expressed his disappointment Sunday with how the season has gone for his team.
👀 The biggest overreactions for Week 16 games
Did a lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? Should DK Metcalf have sat? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy football takes.
Steelers' Metcalf shoves fan during game in Detroit
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was involved in an altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the second quarter of Sunday's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions.
Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for Patriots, Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know.
Week 17 odds: Jaguars big favorites at Colts, 49ers favored over Bears
Week 17 features critical matchups with the NFL playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.
Will Cowboys consider sitting Dak Prescott down the stretch?
Prescott wants to 'take the field with my brothers,' but do Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer agree he should?
As Chiefs collapse continues, lost 2025 season could be a blessing in disguise
While this shouldn't be a full teardown and rebuild, Kansas City could retool and search for new ideas.
Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
The most coveted NFL head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason: Our 1-8 ranking
Which potential head coach opening would be most attractive to candidates? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.
NBA All-Value Team: 15 players massively outperforming their deals
Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets
The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams.
NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league
The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027.
Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall…
Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials
The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in…
Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game
The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.
Sources: Clippers' Zubac has Grade 2 ankle sprain
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first…
Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.
NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.
Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
Kevin Pelton breaks down how the Spurs and Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
Risers and fallers: Add Dylan Harper, Cam Spencer for instant offense
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
Wetzel: Is this the last straw for NCAA enforcement?
The times keep changing; the NCAA might have been caught flat-footed again.
College football transfer portal: Tracking who plans to enter the portal
The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.
College Football Playoff: Quarterfinal first look
Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus key players, X factors and what we learned from the first round.
'He just took over': How Mark Fletcher became the engine powering Miami's run
The running back bounced back from loss to help propel the Hurricanes to the CFP quarterfinals.
From Lane Kiffin to Pat Fitzgerald, we rank every FBS coaching hire
The coaching changes came at a dizzying clip. Which schools did the best -- and worst -- jobs?
Grading coaching hires: Penn State lands Matt Campbell
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
For Ole Miss, a gratifying 1st CFP win without Kiffin
Tony Golding and Ole Miss passed their first test since Lane Kiffin's abrupt departure, blowing out Tulane on Saturday to earn the Rebels their first CFP victory.
Texas A&M feels sting of loss but proud of season
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko was proud of all his team accomplished this year while acknowledging that Saturday's season-ending loss to Miami was going to sting.
Lanning: Ducks fell short of 'standard' in CFP win
Dan Lanning expressed disappointment with how Oregon performed in the second half versus James Madison, despite advancing in the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2014.
🏆 Nick Saban's fingerprints are all over the CFP
Five of the head coaches in the playoff worked under and learned from Alabama's legendary leader.
Lindsey leaves Michigan to become Missouri OC
Missouri has hired Michigan's Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator, with sources saying he agreed to a three-year contract.
Source: Bama's Sheridan to join Spartans as OC
Michigan State is set to hire Alabama's Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator after the Crimson Tide are done playing in the College Football Playoff, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Dillingham signs new 5-year deal with Sun Devils
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has signed a new five-year contract that will average nearly $7.5 million over the course of the deal.
Down 17-0, Tide 'keep fighting' to stun Sooners
No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round.
Miami's defense dominates A&M for first CFP win
Miami's defense recorded nine tackles for loss and three takeaways, including a game-sealing interception in the end zone to cap a 10-3 Hurricanes win over Texas A&M in the College Football…
The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?
A reason (or two) to watch every one of this year's bowl games
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.
MVPs for every bowl game: Caden Fordham makes his mark
It's bowl season and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
'They tried to write us off, though we ain't write back!' Ty Simpson tops best lines of CFP first round
Mario Cristobal and Joe Judge were among the notables to sound off with memorable lines after Round 1 of the College Football Playoff.
CFP first-round takeaways: Miami's run game, special teams woes and blowouts
After two nail-biters and two blowouts, we've got our quarterfinal. Here's what we've learned from the games.
What's next for the four CFP teams that were eliminated?
As teams are ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at offseason storylines and personnel priorities.
CFP Player Rank: Which players made the top 50?
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the CFP teams.
The most impactful 2026 recruit for every Power 4 team
The 2026 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospects who will be key factors next season.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Updated top 75 in wake of early signing period
How the classes stack up in the aftermath of the coaching carousel.
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes
College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.
MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 fan bases in 2025 that have the right to be most frustrated
Who has reason for jeer this holiday season? We break down which teams' fans have the most right to be mad.
Sources: Cardinals trade Contreras to Red Sox
The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and additional pitching, sources told ESPN.
O's get P Baz from Rays in rare intradivision deal
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
Dodgers lead MLB with record $169M luxury tax
The Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, with nine teams in all paying tax in 2025.
Skaggs family settles lawsuit, asks MLB to act
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.
Source: Yankees keep Blackburn on 1-year deal
The Yankees signed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million, a source told ESPN on Saturday.
Song signs 4-year deal worth $15M with Padres
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.
Japan HR record-setter Murakami picks ChiSox
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, is joining the White Sox.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Pirates get Rays 2B Brandon Lowe in 3-team trade
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes…
Predictions for remaining top 10 free agents
Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker are among the big names yet to be signed. Where do they fit best?
MLB offseason grades: Red Sox deal for Contreras, White Sox land Murakami
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Passan's MLB offseason update: Latest intel on Tucker, Bregman and blockbuster trades
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball-strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
Mondays off? Eliminate shadows? MLB managers talk about rules changes, opponents -- and each other
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
No more Nimmo, Timmy Trumpet and their all-time HR king: Remaking the Mets after historic collapse
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
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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