🏆 Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.
Penguins put Malkin on IR with upper-body injury
The Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
Daly: NHL players won't play if Olympic ice unsafe
Bill Daly told owners that he didn't believe construction issues with the ice hockey rink were "insurmountable," but that the league's bigger concern as it gets ready to send players to the Olympics…
Bettman: NHL revenue should hit $6.8B this season
At the NHL Board of Governor meetings on Tuesday, commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters is league projects that revenue for this season will be about $6.8 billion, which is on track with what was…
Leafs' McMann suspended 1 game for high-sticking
Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended one game for high-sticking Lightning winger Oliver Bjorkstrand, the NHL announced Tuesday.
Blues sign Dube to AHL tryout following acquittal
Dillon Dub has agreed to an American Hockey League professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues nearly five months after he and several other members of Canada's 2018 world junior team were acquitted…
Sharks' Celebrini dreams of playing for Canada
Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who is in the midst of a breakout second season in the NHL, says it would be a "huge honor" to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February.
Bettman voices concern over Olympic rink delays
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday expressed concern about the construction delays regarding the hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics, referring to the slow construction as…
Which NHL player and team trends are for real? The trend-o-meter for all 32
From Morgan Geekie's scoring rate to the "Wall of St. Paul" and more, here's what will and won't continue.
NHL trade tiers big board: Which players could be on the move this season?
Here's a way-too-early look at the shocking superstar possibilities, pending free agents and overlooked gems.
Final Olympic hockey roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more: Which NHL stars make it?
The NHL is back at the Games. Here's our final look at which players will make the cut for the big five.
Injury watch: Returns, replacements and moves to make
Here are the lineup moves to make for injury replacements, expected returns, and roster strategy.
Pickups: Sam Bennett, Jason Zucker heating up in December
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
In a lost season, Falcons' rookie pass rushers offer hope for the future
Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are sacking QBs at a historic rate.
👴🏼 Active grandparents: Rivers may join unique list
If 44-year-old Philip Rivers plays this season he won't be the first grandparent to suit up.
U.S. House passes bill to combat stadium drones
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow local and state law enforcement to disable drones during sporting events, which the NFL and other leagues have said are an…
Kelce: Stumped trying to find fix for performance
Travis Kelce said on the "New Heights" podcast that he is struggling to find the answers for his play this season.
QB Daniels (elbow) shelved again, out vs. Giants
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels aggravated his elbow injury on a hit against the Vikings and will not play in Week 15 against the Giants.
Herbert: Hand sore but X-rays were mostly clean
Chargers QB Justin Herbert said postgame X-rays on his fractured left hand came back "clean for the most part," calling the tests after Monday night's win over the Eagles precautionary.
NFL memo outlines priorities for new referee CBA
NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement between the league and NFL Referees Association expires at the end of May, making this current season the final one…
Rivers an option to start; Colts in wait-see mode
The Colts will wait to see how this week of practice goes before deciding who will start Sunday at quarterback but Philip Rivers, 44, is under serious consideration.
Browns' Sanders focused on Bears, nothing else
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was named the team's starter for the remainder of the season on Monday by coach Kevin Stefanski, says he's focused only on this week's opportunity against the…
Bucs activate receivers Evans, McMillan from IR
The Buccaneers have activated wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, giving both players a chance to make their returns to the lineup Thursday night against the Falcons.
'Of course' it sounds crazy, but here's how the Colts unretired Philip Rivers
Rivers hasn't taken a snap since 2020, but he might be about to enter a playoff race against elite defenses.
The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef
Fifty years after Roger Staubach's Hail Mary, Vikings defenders swear Drew Pearson pushed off.
Playoff clinching scenarios: Which teams can secure a berth in Week 15?
Here's how three teams could get into the postseason in Week 15.
The NFL's best player through 14 games is ...? Barnwell stacks 15 MVP candidates and picks the winner
Let's make the MVP cases for 15 players -- including a ranking of the top five. Can anyone catch Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? Is there a non-QB in the mix?
Panthers' Bryce Young can state case for an extension over final four games
Young has an opportunity to convince the Panthers to invest in him for the long term with a playoff push.
Consider the facts about these seven players and feel bold setting a playoff lineup
Liz Loza provides facts on players you might have mixed feelings about in win-or-go-home playoff matchups.
Bench Justin Jefferson? Three stars to consider sitting, three others to start
We take a look at underperforming stars whom managers shouldn't be afraid to bench and ascending players to green light this week.
Fowler and Graziano: Leaguewide buzz on Daniel Jones, falling contenders and head coach candidates
What effect will Jones' injury have on the offseason QB market? How many coaching jobs could be open? Here's the latest NFL intel heading into Week 15.
NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus the most shocking statistics of the season
Ranking teams 1-32. We also looked at the most surprising statistical rankings for each team.
Yates' new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions for 2026 -- including one big trade
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Early Week 15 bets: Patriots over Bills, Lions to cover in shootout with Rams
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are four games we're eyeing for bets.
Week 15 odds: Bills road favorites over Patriots, Packers favored at Broncos
Week 15 features huge matchups with the NFL playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Garrett (20!), Broncos' D (55!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are on pace to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
Myles Garrett's journey to the NFL sack record: 'It is written'
Four sacks shy of making NFL history, the Cleveland Browns veteran is among the all-time great pass rushers.
Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to…
Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas
The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas.
🏀 Five players who could impact the East race
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.
Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.
Mavs' Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves.
Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren
Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor.
OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
Everything Shams is hearing on NBA trade season: Where could Davis land?
The futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.
Five Anthony Davis trades, including a chaotic five-team blockbuster
With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power.
Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It's Stage 4 glioblastoma and I'm fighting
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites ahead of Nuggets, Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
Pickups: Ryan Nembhard, Quentin Grimes among players to add
There are available players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add for this week.
Should you expect LeBron's numbers to improve after slow start?
Andre Snellings digs into the numbers and explains what has to happen for LeBron to get back on track, and what the chances are of that happening this season.
Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance
Paul spent only one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
'The Hoop Collective': The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
'It's an advantage': How post-ups became the NBA's most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed -- and will keep changing.
🏆 How each CFP team could win national title
Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.
Fired Moore in custody, suspect in alleged assault
Sherrone Moore was in custody Wednesday night as a suspect in an alleged assault, just hours after he was fired as Michigan's football coach for having what the school said was an "inappropriate…
Georgia, Louisville cancel series set to start 2026
Georgia announced Wednesday that Louisville agreed to cancel a home-and-home series starting in 2026 ahead of the SEC announcing next year's college football schedules on Thursday.
U.S. House passes bill to combat stadium drones
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow local and state law enforcement to disable drones during sporting events, which the NFL and other leagues have said are an…
Sources: UK to hire Texas A&M's Bateman as DC
Kentucky is set to hire Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman for the same role, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Napier: JMU must maximize momentum from CFP
Billy Napier, who was introduced Wednesday as the successor to Bob Chesney as James Madison's coach, said it's the team's job to continue to make history after making the College Football Playoff.
L'ville star WR Bell has torn ACL, sources say
Louisville's Chris Bell, one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, suffered a torn ACL in the Cardinals' 38-6 loss at SMU on Nov. 22, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete…
Sources: Vols eyeing Penn State's Knowles as DC
Tennessee is targeting Penn State's Jim Knowles to be the Vols next defensive coordinator, with a deal expected to be finalized soon, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Hoosiers likely without DE Daley for playoffs
Indiana is likely to be without Stephen Daley for the playoffs after the defensive end suffered an injury during the Big Ten championship postgame celebration, coach Curt Cignetti told reporters…
Army-Navy: Inside the many traditions of America's Game
From the "prisoner exchange" to a Presidential visit, there's plenty of spectacle beyond the game itself.
How a 28-year-old Chris Weinke became one of the most unlikely Heisman winners ever
After leaving pro baseball, the quarterback ignited a debate about whether his age was helping him tear up college football.
College Football Playoff predictions: We pick every game in every round
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.
The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr.
In August, Pickett Jr. and his family came upon a terrifying scene: power lines down, a car on fire and a man close to death.
A trade for the No. 1 pick?! Let's project next year's first round in Yates' updated NFL mock draft
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.
College Football Playoff 2025: First round first look
How all eight teams can win their first-round matchup, plus players to watch and biggest questions.
Miami-Texas A&M, JMU-Oregon and lines for each College Football Playoff or bowl game
Betting odds and lines for every bowl game, and matchup in the College Football Playoff.
Betting on the 2025 CFP? All the predictions, odds and best bets bettors need
Breaking down the field, the best bets, plus what the sportsbooks are seeing ahead of the first round.
CFP Anger Index: An absurd farce over Notre Dame, Miami
Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset over in the final CFP ranking.
Wetzel: Relax, the CFP selection process is (mostly) working
Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.
Do college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
A growing number of athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option.
MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: Alonso joins O's on surprising five-year deal
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
MLB offseason grades: Braves nab Yaz, judging O's deal for Alonso
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
MLB winter meetings winners, losers and head-scratching moves
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
What to make of the Mets losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz on back-to-back days
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency: A disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a…
Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a…
White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.
Braves sign vet OF Yastrzemski to 2-year deal
Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.
Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first…
Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
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.
Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
A great night for Kent, but another stain on the Hall of Fame
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming?
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.
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