Wild keep McCarron in fold with 6-year, $20M deal
The Wild signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20M contract, taking an impending free agent off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case
The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock's brief tenure in Columbus in 2023 before the Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN.
Avs' Landeskog wins Messier, Masterton awards
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on Tuesday won the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Staal nets wild winner as Hurricanes even series
Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory over the Golden Knights, evening the Stanley Cup Final at…
Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire...
Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options
Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.
Avs bringing back coach Bednar, staff next season
Colorado GM Joe Sakic said that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Hurricanes goalie Bussi likely starter for Game 5
Brandon Bussi is the likely starting goaltender for the Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Larkin, Kyrou ... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade cand...
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Most impres...
The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned.
The Golden Knights' four-point plan for Game 5 suc...
Coming off the first two-goal loss in the series, how does Vegas get back on track?
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Who wins a pivotal Gam...
Here are all the key stats and trends you need to know before the opening puck drop.
How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams...
Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
Copy of Hurricanes even the series: Grades, big questions ...
Hurricanes managed to hold off Golden Knights. Here's what it all means.
Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win champi...
With the series tied 2-2, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently favored to win the Stanley Cup.
'It's a community thing': Cam Bynum to travel to P...
Bynum, who is half-Filipino and makes his offseason home in the Philippines, said he'll focus on addressing issues such as the lack of clean water due to broken pipes.
Ruggs denied parole nearly five years after crash
Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
🤔 Unanswered QB questions for every NFL team
Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?
Mahomes to make over $500M in reworked deal
The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes' contract in a reworked contract that ties him to Kansas City through 2033 at a value of $504.75 million, sources told ESPN.
Watson keen to start again, downplays Haslam jab
Browns QB Deshaun Watson spoke to reporters Wednesday after Cleveland's second day of mandatory minicamp, marking his first comments since he ruptured his right Achilles tendon on Oct. 20, 2024.
Lions won't rush Branch return from Achilles tear
Lions coach Dan Campbell says DB Brian Branch is "doing well" as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury, adding that he does not want to put a timetable on Branch's return to play.
Hurts briefly addresses Brown trade, looks forward...
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, briefly focusing on what they achieved during their four years together before…
Bucs lose an OTA practice for being too physical
The Buccaneers were penalized an OTA practice for being too physical, causing them to forfeit Wednesday's practice this week, coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.
Falcons trade for Chiefs OT Morris, sources say
The Chiefs have traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Falcons, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.
Broncos reward Payton with new 5-year contract
The Broncos have signed coach Sean Payton to a new five-year contract that will run through the 2030 season.
Tracking postdraft NFL trades: Wanya Morris to the...
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.
$63.4M per year to Mahomes? Let's size up the bigg...
Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
NFL minicamp daily updates: Yes! Jaxson Dart is ad...
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everyth...
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.
Don't make these six draft mistakes
Avoiding common pitfalls can keep your draft on track for success.
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Liz Loza reacts to the Colts wideout's ankle woes and how it will affect his ADP.
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After 10 seasons, Prescott's focus is on helping his teammates grow so they can attain the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl.
Which NFL teams are most likely to have a big turn...
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first.
Let's size up the best NFL offenses by personnel g...
Which teams stand out in 11, 12, 13, 21 and 22 personnel groupings? We looked back at the 2025 season and then gave an outlook for the top offenses in 2026.
Copy of 10 players who could get traded before the season'...
The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.
Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside NFL's hi...
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
New FPI projections for the 2026 NFL season: Which...
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
Inside Knicks celebrity row: The unwritten rules o...
Celebrity row at Madison Square Garden comes with perks, but if you break any of the unofficial rules you could lose your privileges.
Taylor Swift, Rihanna, more celebrities take to th...
Knicks fans -- including some A-list celebrities -- were delirious with joy after their team's legendary Game 4 win.
How did the Knicks win that game? The layers to an...
The Knicks rallied back from a 29-point second-half deficit to shock the Spurs in Game 4. Here's how they did it.
The win -- and moment -- now etched in Knicks lore...
With one unbelievable tip-in from OG Anunoby, the Knicks not only made history, they pulled within one win of securing the franchise's first title in more than half a century.
Rozier pleads not guilty to new bribery charges
Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Wednesday to new charges of sports bribery and honest services wire fraud conspiracy linked to an alleged scheme to defraud betting platforms by gambling with inside…
LeBron on GOAT debate: Taking nobody over me
LeBron James, when asked for his take on the basketball GOAT debate, said: "I'm not taking nobody over me."
Wemby one point from suspension after flagrant
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama moved one step closer to an automatic suspension after logging his second flagrant foul of the postseason Wednesday.
Wembanyama, Spurs still resolute after collapse
The Spurs expressed belief Wednesday night after surrendering a 29-point lead to allow the Knicks to make the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Knicks fans target Wemby with egg, jeers at hotel
A brutal night for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama continued after he returned to his hotel, as he was pelted with boos from Knicks fans and nearly hit by a flying egg.
✍ Grading bold season predictions for every team
The Knicks will reach the Finals: A+. Ace Bailey will lead all rookies in scoring: D. Let's reevaluate 30 predictions from last October.
Knicks stage historic comeback, on brink of title
OG Anunoby etched himself into Knicks lore by finishing off their record comeback from 29 points down against the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including about Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg working out for the Warriors on Thursday.
Get ready for a wild NBA offseason: 10 teams to wa...
With LeBron and Giannis' futures uncertain and contender questions looming large, these 10 teams could decide how the NBA offseason unfolds.
'He's us -- except he's very good at basketball': ...
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height
The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the...
Handpicked by Wemby, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.
The divine (actually!) force behind Wemby and the ...
A group of Catholic sisters have gone viral for their decades-long dedication to their hometown team. If their prayers are answered, the Wemby Era will begin with a Spurs win.
NBA futures: Knicks, Brunson remain title, MVP fav...
The Knicks' shocking comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 has New York one win away from the NBA championship.
Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Which roster has the most talent?
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
AG warns Big 12 if TTU punished for Sorsby case
Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes…
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
4-star safety Gilbert picks Auburn over Georgia
Four-star safety Chance Gilbert, ranked No. 29 in the SC Next 300, committed to Auburn over Georgia on Monday.
Kentucky DL dies at 20; no foul play suspected
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20, the school announced Monday.
Texas court sets Sorbsy-NCAA trial for February
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
Florida plans $1.45B renovation to 'the Swamp'
The University of Florida is planning the most expensive -- and potentially most comprehensive -- stadium renovation in college football history, a $1.45 billion overhaul of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Hocutt on Sorsby situation: 'No perfect answer'
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a lengthy statement on Wednesday, continuing to support quarterback Brendan Sorsby's recovery from an admitted gambling addiction while also not ruling…
Wetzel: Don't blame Texas Tech for a judge's bad r...
You might hate the ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case, but Texas Tech is doing what any school would in this situation.
Big 12 preview: Despite the drama, Texas Tech stil...
With QB Brendan Sorsby (apparently) in the fold, the Red Raiders clearly are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
Ranking the top receivers in college football: Jer...
The Ohio State star is clearly No. 1 on the list, but after that the debate begins.
Royals' Lugo hit in head by 106.6 mph line drive
Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Brandon Nimmo and left Wednesday night's game.
Jays' Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to begin the game Wednesday night.
Braves' Acuña again to IL with hamstring strain
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he again suffered a strained left hamstring.
👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
Phils' García exits with pulled muscle in shoulder...
Phillies outfielder Adolis García left Wednesday night's game at Toronto in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies. He was diagnosed with a pulled muscle…
Pirates' Cruz lands on IL with broken left hand
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after tests revealed non-displaced fractures between his ring finger and his pinkie.
Ohtani rues non-challenge as LA blows 5-run lead
Shohei Ohtani cruised through the first six innings Wednesday before things unraveled in the seventh, including a missed ABS challenge that helped the Pirates rally and set the stage for a 9-8 win…
Chapman: If Yanks want me, GM should apologize
If the Yankees were to acquire Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, he would like New York GM Brian Cashman to apologize to him for how his previous stint with the team ended.
Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.
Fireworks! Backflips! A cup of Jamo!? What should ...
Why should hitters have all the fun? It's time for pitchers to have their own brand of celebrations on the mound.
MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contender...
While the same five teams remain in our top five for the fourth week in a row, a number of clubs are rising -- and falling -- throughout the rest of our list.
Byron Buxton hits 50 HR? Hunter Goodman breaks NL ...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Cruz, Acuna hit the IL and more Thursday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Mookie Betts moonlights as guest star in Disney Jr...
Unsurprisingly, the eight-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner is providing the voice for a baseball-centric character.
Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would...
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.
What all 30 MLB teams must do before the trade dea...
Is your team going to make a midsummer splash? Here's how the next few weeks could decide the season.
2026 MLB All-Star predictions: Full AL, NL rosters...
Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our latest look at who will make it to Philly.
The best player on the Dodgers not named Ohtani? A...
After a historically bad October, L.A.'s young center fielder is making a name for himself on a roster full of superstars.
Inside the Athletics' Vegas debut -- a spectacle, and a theater of the absurd
Underneath the site tour and the glitzy entrances, the A's Vegas preview still felt like big league baseball in a minor league stadium.
Biggest takeaways from MLB owners meetings -- and ...
Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.
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