Pastrnak (tendinitis) to miss start of Bruins camp
Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak will miss the start of training camp due to tendinitis, GM Don Sweeney said Wednesday. Sweeney did not elaborate on where the tendinitis was located.
Tortorella among U.S. Olympic team coach adds
John Tortorella was among the coaches named Wednesday to round out Mike Sullivan's staff for the 2026 Olympics men's hockey team.
Mammoth moving on from Day 1 goalie Ingram
Connor Ingram and the Mammoth have agreed to part ways, and the veteran goaltender will not participate in training camp.
Draft kit: Everything you need to draft
Everything you need to know, all in one place, before you head into your fantasy hockey drafts.
Breakout rankings: Defensemen predicted for breakout success this season
Prepare for your fantasy hockey draft with these defensemen in the right situation to have a break out season.
What we're watching for all 32 NHL teams as the preseason begins
With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.
Panthers' Tkachuk expected to be out until Dec.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until December while he recovers from offseason surgery to deal with a sports hernia and torn adductor muscle, general manager Bill…
Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Wednesday
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's games.
Blackhawks lock up Knight with 3-year extension
The Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension.
Duclair: Roy apologized for 'god-awful' comment
Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair cleared the air this summer after the Hall of Fame goaltender-turned- New York Islanders coach sharply criticized the winger's play publicly late last season.
Miller to captain Rangers in first full season back
J.T. Miller, who was reacquired by the Rangers in January and became one of their leading scorers, was named captain Tuesday.
Flyers GM: Hart will not return after acquittal
Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday that the agent for free agent Carter Hart told the team the goalie has ruled out signing with the franchise when he is eligible to return to the NHL…
Projecting -- and debating -- the Olympic hockey rosters for Team USA and Canada
It's not only hockey's best rivalry, but one of the nastiest in all of sports. We debate who makes the cut.
'Ovi's Great Crunch': Alex Ovechkin's new cereal hits shelves with nods to Capitals star's career
Ovi's Great Crunch will be available exclusively at Giant Food stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
Capitals pay homage to DMV, past eras with new third jerseys
The uniforms feature several Easter eggs that honor Washington's local fan base.
Category specialists: Kyle Connor, Moritz Seider can help you win your league
If your league uses category scoring, like Roto or H2H, here are the best players to win those categories.
Hall of Fame goaltender Giacomin dies at age 86
Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin has died. He was 86.
NHL superstar roundtable: Top players discuss playoff format, cheat meals, hype-up music
Our reporters checked in with dozens of big-name stars ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Seven ways to level-up your fantasy hockey league
Shake up your league with these suggestions to add rewards, penalties, or more fun into your fantasy hockey league.
Assistant coach Love placed on leave by Capitals
Washington assistant coach Mitch Love, 41, who has been with the Capitals since June 2023, has been placed on a team-imposed leave pending results of an NHL investigation, the franchise announced on…
Ex-NHL players' union head Goodenow dies at 72
Bob Goodenow, the former head of the NHL Players' Association, has died. He was 72.
👶 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs are expecting a child
The Patriots wide receiver and Grammy Award-winning rapper have been spotted in public with each other since February.
Johnson: I'm not giving 'trade secrets' to Brady
Ben Johnson isn't worried about divulging information that can be used against the Bears when he participates in production meetings with Tom Brady.
Top Packers WR Reed has clavicle, foot surgeries
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed underwent surgery Tuesday on a broken clavicle and a Jones fracture in his left foot.
Morris: Bijan NFL's best player without a doubt
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris called his running back Bijan Robinson the best player in the NFL without a doubt.
Source: Injury to Bolts' Mack not season-ending
Khalil Mack's left elbow injury, which left him sidelined and in a sling for much of the Chargers' Week 2 victory over the Raiders, isn't season-ending, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Banged-up Commanders reunite with LB Smith
The Commanders signed veteran pass rusher Preston Smith, bolstering a defensive line that just lost one of its starters.
Jets rule out Fields vs. Bucs, to start Taylor at QB
Jets quarterback Justin Fields remains in concussion protocol and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Bengals not ruling out Burrow return later in '25
Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday didn't eliminate the possibility of Joe Burrow suiting up for the team later in the season.
Worthy practices in full for 0-2 Chiefs, eyes return
Speedy Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy, recovering from a dislocated right shoulder, took another positive step toward returning for Sunday night's game vs. the Giants.
Matchup rankings: Javonte Williams, DK Metcalf stand out in Week 3
Here are the most and least favorable for Week 3 at QB, RB, WR and TE.
Rankings for Week 3
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
What we're hearing: Latest on Aaron Rodgers, the Bengals' plans without Joe Burrow
Our insiders have intel on Rodgers' first two games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati's post-Burrow scramble, QBs on the hot seat and more Week 3 buzz.
'There is risk': When a team leans on the pass as Cincinnati does, QB injuries can happen
The Bengals have built their offense around the passing game, which always will put Joe Burrow at risk.
Which NFL teams are rising and falling? Here's our fresh 1-32 Power Rankings poll
We stacked the best teams and named the biggest QB takeaway for each roster.
No run game in Kansas City? Poor O-lines in Houston, Minnesota? Real-or-not ratings for every team
Which shocking early statistical trends have staying power, and which are a product of a small sample size? Our NFL Nation reporters break it down.
Where does Jake Browning rank among backup quarterbacks? Here's our top-12 list
We stacked the best No. 2 -- and No. 3 -- QBs across the league, including Browning, Marcus Mariota and others.
Can the Giants afford to sit Jaxson Dart for the whole year? Here are the benefits
Dart's job is to sit and learn behind Russell Wilson. Can the Giants stay patient and let him develop?
'It's a violent play': Why the rest of the NFL isn't using the tush push
The Eagles have converted the tush push 96.6% of the time on fourth-and-1, so why don't all teams use it? Here's why.
From fan to teammate -- how Rams' Puka Nacua is bonding with Davante Adams
While Nacua has been effusive in his respect for Adams, the veteran receiver said he feels the same way.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Titans at No. 1, Dolphins now in the top-five?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects Round 1 of the draft. 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.
How farming and family forged Eagles center Cam Jurgens
Cam Jurgens led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title while playing with a herniated disc. If that sounds tough, wait until you hear about his dad and a scraggly barn cat.
My First Bet: Colts, Commanders and Bears among Week 3 covers that stand out
Detailing what immediately grabbed our attention once odds came out for this week's games.
Week 3 betting: Odds, lines and totals for every game
Odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for all 16 NFL games in Week 3.
Which players do our experts hope to draft this season?
A closer look at the players our experts don't want to leave the draft without this season.
H2H Points league rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, including where Cooper Flagg lands in the top 150.
NBA Future Power Rankings: Is your favorite team built to last?
Where could the next three seasons take your favorite team? Our NBA insiders are mapping out the futures of all 30.
'They're done building around him': Inside the tumultuous Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles
Just weeks after the Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing the 2019 NBA MVP, a feeling percolated across the organization: fear.
🏀 10 tips to help you win your fantasy league
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your league.
Ex-Aspiration CEO denies Kawhi had no-show deal
The former CEO of Aspiration, the company that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is accused of using to circumvent the salary cap, says claims that Kawhi Leonard signed a no-show contract with his former…
Giannis: Greece's bronze my top accomplishment
Giannis Antetokounmpo called Greece's victory in the EuroBasket bronze medal game "probably one of the biggest accomplishments" of his career.
Center Biyombo returns to Spurs on 1-year deal
Free agent center Bismack Biyombo, who averaged 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, has signed a one-year deal to return to the Spurs.
MVP Schroder clutch late as Germany wins gold
EuroBasket MVP Dennis Schroder came up clutch, scoring the final six points to help Germany beat Turkey in a classic gold medal final.
Sources: Hawks trading Bufkin to Nets for cash
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN.
NBA's European league could launch in '27 or '28
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
Inside the Warriors' stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga
Kuminga's future with the Warriors will determine how the team fills its remaining roster spots as training camp nears.
What is Aspiration, the company behind the Kawhi Leonard deal?
Here's what we know about now-defunct Aspiration, the company at the center of the salary cap circumvention accusations.
Let's break down every NBA team's biggest roster hole: What must each team fix?
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down the most important issues facing each NBA team before the start of the season.
Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Josh Giddey's $100M deal with the Bulls
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
Mateer, Beck take over as Heisman favorites
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and Miami QB Carson Beck are the favorites at various sportsbooks in a wide-open race for the Heisman Trophy.
L'ville LB Clark has surgery, may be done for '25
Louisville starting linebacker Stanquan Clark had surgery on his lower leg and might miss the rest of the season, coach Jeff Brohm said.
Arch vows to be better as SEC play approaches
Texas quarterback Arch Manning says he and the team will play better as the 8th-ranked Longhorns prepare for their final game before their SEC schedule starts.
Dabo defends record following 1-2 start, poll exit
After a 1-2 start and a fall out of the Top 25, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney defended his program and addressed critics, saying in part that if the university is "tired of winning, they can send me on…
Army-Navy game garners 'Distinguished' honor
The annual Army-Navy game will be honored as the recipient of the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award, the NFF announced on Wednesday in conjunction with the College Hall…
Aggies' Anderson avoided 'catastrophic injury'
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson avoided "catastrophic injury" after being taken to a hospital for testing following a serious collision against Notre Dame.
🐈 Meet Bowling Green's unofficial mascot
Bowling Green may have a former Heisman Trophy winner for a coach, but the biggest star on this team is a cat.
LSU's Kelly apologizes to reporter for tirade
SU coach Brian Kelly apologized for snapping at a reporter following Saturday's 20-10 victory against Florida.
Gators' Juluke gets 3 games for role in LSU scuffle
Florida suspended assistant coach Jabbar Juluke for three games for his role in an altercation before last Saturday's game against LSU.
The lessons we learned from 22 G5 upsets since 2005
Not all upsets are created equal, but when upsets like NIU-Notre Dame or others happen, they have some common traits.
College Football 26 update has gameplay adjustments, new equipment
Title Update 4 for CFB 26 is available for all platforms.
Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt
The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture. Pay attention to these matchups.
CFP Bubble Watch: An early look at every Power 4 team
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
Bottom 10: Where the teams aren't hot, but the coaches' seats are
The head coaches at UCLA and Virginia Tech already are toast -- and the temperature is rising for others.
College football betting: Why Reed, King should have your attention for Heisman
As the odds shift each week for the coveted Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet each of them.
Betting lines: Texas Tech, Utah head into ranked Big 12 clash
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Auburn-Oklahoma, Texas Tech-Utah and every top 25 matchup.
Updated SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and resume SP+, following this weekend's results.
Power Rankings: Big wins and early breakout stars following Week 3
Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?
AP Week 3 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 3.
Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin
Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist.
Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?
The Mariners catcher just passed another legend with his latest blasts. Here's where his historic power season could go next.
What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.
Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56
Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter then tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in franchise history in the next at-bat.
Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday
Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling…
Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain
The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season.
MLB nixes '26 trip for Yanks-Jays series in London
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans for a Yankees-Blue Jays series in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's London Stadium.
Sidelined Bichette targets October return to Jays
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the…
Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK
The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.
Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers' bullpen implode again in a 9-6 loss.
Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.
🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber
Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.
MLB playoff tracker: Brewers, Phillies clinch -- who can seal postseason spot next?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
News: Bichette, Neto to miss rest of regular season
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
The biggest success -- and biggest failure -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.
'We're coming to step on necks': 5 takeaways from Yankees' epic 12-game stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?
'They have the most complete team': MLB insiders weigh in on October's teams to beat
In a year with no 100-game winners atop the standings, here's who those around the sport think could make a deep postseason run.
What has gone wrong for the Mets? Breaking down their recent losing skid and second-half woes
New York looked like a playoff shoo-in for the first half of the season, but a collapsing bullpen and an inconsistent offense might have put those hopes on the line.
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