Mammoth match offer sheet, hold onto Hayton
The Mammoth on Wednesday matched the offer sheet the Devils presented to Barrett Hayton, then signed their forward to a one-year, $4.775 million deal.
Ovi not sure about end, wife says maybe 2 years
Alex Ovechkin won't commit to this being his last season, saying his wife said one year, maybe two.
Sens legend Alfredsson leaves to join Leafs' staff...
Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is leaving to join the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the Leafs announced Tuesday.
Giroux re-signs with Sens, to play 20th season
Ottawa on Tuesday re-signed star forward Claude Giroux, 38, who scored a career-high 35 goals in 2022-23, his first season with the Senators, to a one-year contract with a $2 million salary that can…
Isles launch fan design contest for third jersey
The Islanders announced Wednesday they are letting their fans design the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 NHL season.
Leafs fire Wickenheiser amid front office purge
Assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, one of the most decorated women's players of all time, was one of several executives fired by the Maple Leafs.
Blackhawks star Bedard to miss start of season
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
Ducks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
🏒 Offseason trade grades: Trocheck, Nurse, more
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Winners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet...
The Ducks decided to match the deal, thus retaining the young center -- and paying him $18 million annually the next five seasons.
Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 ranking...
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings.
$15 million? $20 million?!? How Hughes, Makar will...
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.
NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for Andersen, C...
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
'Hard launch': Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown announce...
St. Brown proposed aboard a flower-lined yacht, with the couple sharing the news on social media.
'Wrong Drake': Noah Kahan summons Drake Maye in 'T...
The New England Patriots quarterback was the singer's surprise guest during one of Kahan's tour stops in Boston.
Study: NFLers die from dementia at higher rate
NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday.
Chiefs' Kelce, Swift marry in ceremony at MSG
The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end said "I do" in front of a celebrity-filled guest list at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Bears QB Williams gifts Pope autographed jersey
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
Sources: CB Douglas to sign with Commanders
Free agent CB Rasul Douglas is planning to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Amid case, Arnold clears waivers, now a free agent...
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, 23, facing legal issues in Florida after he was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, cleared waivers Monday afternoon and has…
Late Cowboys' player Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
Clutch Vinatieri to enter Colts' Ring of Honor
Kicker Adam Vinatieri, who will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month, will enter the Colts' Ring of Honor during a ceremony Oct. 18.
Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins
The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.
👀 Exclusive access with Sean Payton for 15 days
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
Why Year 2 of Ben Johnson has a different vibe wit...
Ben Johnson established himself in Year 1, but success established expectations. What can the Bears do for an encore?
Barnwell's guide to building a Super Bowl team: Wh...
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.
Mike Evans and 11 others who will bounce back this...
Eric Karabell highlights players who disappointed in 2025, but are poised for a better 2026.
Buzz: Why David Montgomery can be a fantasy surpri...
With a retooled offensive line and a path to a lead role, here's how David Montgomery could surprise this season.
NFL execs, coaches and scouts rank the best defens...
Who are the best DTs in the NFL? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10, starting with an impact interior defender from the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
Ranking the top edge rushers: Execs, coaches and s...
Who are the best edge rushers in the NFL right now? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10.
Which NFL players could break out in 2026? Solak p...
Big year for Luther Burden III? Step forward for Calen Bullock? Opportunity for Nic Scourton to step up? And Ashton Jeanty delivering on expectations in Year 2?
Which NFL teams have the best -- and worst -- rost...
Here's how every NFL roster stacks up ahead of the season, plus strengths, weaknesses, and X factors.
Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, football met Hollywood in RussField
Decades before Taylor Swift met Travis Kelce, RussField was the first power couple.
Barkley again longest shot to win celeb tourney
Charles Barkley is 7,500-1 to win the annual celebrity golf tournament this week in Lake Tahoe, the longest odds of anyone in the field.
Hardaway Jr. given dad's No. 10 in Miami return
The Heat formally introduced part of the family Wednesday, with Tim Hardaway Jr. getting his welcome-back-to-Miami news conference -- and getting handed a No. 10 Heat jersey, only this one with "Jr."…
Brunson Game 1 Finals jersey sells for $1M-plus
A jersey worn by New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold at Sotheby's for $1,024,000 after a 70-bid war Wednesday, a record paid for any Brunson…
Bucks' GM Horst: Trading Giannis 'very difficult'
Bucks general manager Jon Horst called the move to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo a "very difficult decision."
Cuban accuses Mavs owner of freezing him out
The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown.
Sources: Teams courting LeBron via voice memos
As LeBron James' free agency decision stretches into its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have had an opportunity to pitch the four-time champion indirectly.
Steph acknowledges 'allure' of playing with LeBron...
Stephen Curry acknowledged the appeal of a late-career Hall of Fame team-up with his longtime NBA rival LeBron James.
🏀 Free agent grades for signings and extensions
Evaluating free agent signings and extensions, including Cleveland signing Mitchell to a nearly $275M deal.
Clips-Raptors trade for Kawhi on hold amid probe
The Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA probe into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.
Anthony Davis' multimillion-dollar Los Angeles hom...
The Washington Wizards star officially closed his West Coast chapter after selling his L.A. home.
Offseason buzz: Latest signings, trades, extension...
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.
What we're hearing after the first week of NBA fre...
The latest updates on the biggest free agents, and what's next for Lakers, Bucks and others after major moves.
NBA execs react to the shocking Brown trade
How execs view the 76ers' deal for Jaylen Brown, and why the star's value was lower than most thought.
Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George offer Jazz a glimp...
Rookie Darryn Peterson's summer league start and instant chemistry with fourth-year guard Keyonte George gives Utah its backcourt of the future.
Why LeBron broke up with the Lakers first -- and t...
It was a marriage of convenience -- the NBA's most famous team mired in dysfunction, matched with the world's best and most famous player. Their divorce is just as convenient.
Judging the five biggest overreactions to NBA free...
Trade season has been hot. The takes? Even hotter! We judge the five biggest overreactions to the first week.
In the East, standing still may no longer be an op...
Amid summer blockbusters, an examination of the revamped and reshuffled conference hierarchy.
Bill Connelly's conference previews: Breaking down...
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
Texas Tech's QB questions and what happens in the ...
Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
'I got the coaches on curfew': Deion Sanders tops ...
Big 12 media days brought plenty of interesting quotes, including musings from Sanders, Joey McGuire and more.
Notre Dame pays homage to 1920s Packers with alter...
With the Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Week 1, the school is paying homage to a Green Bay Packers storied tradition -- the 1920s "Acme Packers" look.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
'Fair all around': 4th-year QBs praise 5-for-5 rul...
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier led the praise during Big 12 media days Wednesday for the NCAA's new five-year, aged-based eligibility model.
NCAA opens inquiry of Sorsby's time at Cincinnati
The NCAA has sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati centered on former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time with the program, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
Deion 'can't wait' for CU opener after 3-9 season
Moving past Colorado's dismal 3-9 season, coach Deion Sanders declared confidence Tuesday at Big 12 media days that the page has been turned to 2026 in Boulder and better days are ahead.
TTU's Hammond to be Week 1 starter if cleared
Texas Tech is increasingly optimistic that quarterback Will Hammond, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last October, could be healthy enough to start the Red Raiders' season opener.
Moore's ex-assistant sues Michigan, seeks records
Sherrone Moore's former executive assistant is suing the University of Michigan, claiming the school violated the Freedom of Information Act by denying requests made on her behalf.
Ranking college football's top coaches: Can Curt C...
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.
Inside Brendan Sorsby's eligibility saga and the s...
The fighting behind the scenes between the Big 12 and Texas Tech, and the NFL's ultimate decision of denial.
100 numbers, 100 debates: The best at every number in CFB history
ESPN's college football staff spent the past few months determining the best player ever for every jersey number.
Boston's Suarez to sit out ASG with groin injury
Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss next week's All-Star Game after he was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain.
Volpe denies 'BS' report that he refused SS move
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, saying he was caught "off guard" by the since-retracted report, which he called "B.S."
Judge to have rib imaged as Yanks stay cautious
Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, and the Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.
Source: MLB reduces Contreras ban to 5 games
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season
Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.
Mets' Vientos headed to IL after breaking hand
Mark Vientos is headed for the injured list after fracturing his right hand Thursday when he was hit by a pitch in the Mets' win over the Royals.
Alan Porter named umpire in MLB All-Star Game
Alan Porter will be the umpire crew chief and call balls and strikes for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.
Murakami set to return for the White Sox Friday
Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring.
📊 Power Rankings: Where every team stands
The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.
Updated ranking of the top 100 trade deadline cand...
Skubal to the ...? Here are the big names your team could be targeting, with a few new additions near the top.
The perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB ...
Tairk Skubal to which elite team? An All-Star traded within the NL East!? We make dream moves for every World Series hopeful.
Nine first-half D's and F's?! Midseason grades for...
From contenders acing 2026 to first-half failures, we take a look at every club's performance so far.
Ohtani, Witt and ... Pete Alonso! First-half MVPs ...
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.
Dump Dansby? Get some Guardians? Second-half moves...
Let's take a closer look at the second-half schedule to see if some teams have players to grab -- or to be avoided.
McGonigle a top-10 hitter? Cy Young for Wheeler? D...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Draft guide: One big question and latest intel for...
Who will the White Sox take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out.
Final 2026 MLB draft rankings: Top 250 prospects
The draft starts Saturday! Here's how this year's best players stack up.
We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.
All-Star Weekend: Rosters and everything you need ...
We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Philly on July 14.
All-Star Game rosters: Snubs, other takeaways
Many of baseball's biggest names are headed to Philly, but some deserving stars will be watching from home.
'I normally don't hit .220 for 80 games': Can Kyle...
The Dodgers' right fielder is making $60 million this year -- but he hasn't played like it. At least not yet.
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