Sportsbooks divided on Cup favorite for 2026
Odds to win the 2026 Stanley Cup are already up at sportsbooks, and there is disagreement in the betting market regarding which team should be the favorite heading into the offseason.
🏒 Trade grades: Rangers send Kreider to Ducks
The first major trade of the 2025 offseason has transpired. Here's how both GMs did on the swap.
Rangers re-sign fan fave Rempe to 2-year deal
Matt Rempe, who has become a fan favorite for his willingness to drop the gloves, has re-signed with the Rangers on a two-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Seattle inks Snodgrass for its first PWHL season
Seattle signed forward Natalie Snodgrass to a one-year contract, the PWHL expansion team announced Wednesday.
Blackhawks re-sign Donato to $16M, 4-year deal
The Blackhawks have re-signed forward Ryan Donato to a $16 million, four-year contract after a breakout performance this past season.
Preds expect Josi for camp after POTS diagnosis
Predators captain Roman Josi, who was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome and has been undergoing treatment, is expected at training camp in September
Panthers damage Stanley Cup amid celebration
The Florida Panthers managed to crack and dent the Stanley Cup trophy within 24 hours of winning their second straight championship.
Senators sign Zetterlund to three-year contract
Restricted free agent forward Fabian Zetterlund signed a three-year, $12.825 million contract with the Senators.
Duchene sticks with Stars on 4-year, $18M deal
The Stars have reached a deal with one of their most notable pending free agents, re-signing forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million.
Free agency and draft plans for Oilers, Panthers, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Panthers open as co-faves to win third Stanley Cup in a row
The Panthers, Oilers and Avalanche open as the favorites to win the 2025-26 Stanley Cup.
Why the Panthers are the nicest 'rats' to win the Cup (twice)
Make it two titles in a row for Tkachuk, Barkov & Co., who are as gracious off the ice as they are mean on it.
🏈 The ultimate NFL team from the past 25 years
In honor of hitting the quarter-century mark, we built a 53-man roster of the best NFL players from the past 25 years. Who makes the team?
'New chapter': Ex-Jets, Ravens LB Mosley retires
Former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has retired, saying in a social media post that "it's time to start a new chapter with new dreams."
Ruggs apologizes to victim's family at Vegas event
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, on special release Tuesday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly…
Cowboys cheerleaders getting 400% pay raise
A member of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders said the squad is getting a 400% pay raise.
Ex-player sues Chiefs, cites racial discrimination
A former NFL defensive back is suing the Chiefs for wrongful termination from his job as director of player engagement after accusing the franchise of discriminating against him because he is Black.
Kelce 'only interested' in SB rings, not AFC bling
As teammates received their AFC championship rings, the Chiefs' Travis Kelce said he's "only interested in Super Bowl rings" and that "last year wasn't a success for me."
Sources: CB Arnette joins Texans in NFL return
The Texans have signed cornerback Damon Arnette to a one-year deal as the 2020 first-round pick looks to make his return to the NFL following numerous legal issues, sources told ESPN.
Alexander joins Ravens, reunites with Jackson
The Ravens have signed former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander.
Browns rookie Sanders cited for driving 101 mph
Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited by police early Tuesday morning for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone, according to police records.
Values for CMC, Tyreek and more top storylines for 2025
Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp and Field Yates enjoy a robust conversation about the topics that fascinate them most heading into this fantasy season.
The Travis Hunter Experience: How to maximize his fantasy potential
Want to play in a league in which you get points for all of Hunter's contributions? Here's how you do it.
Kyler Murray, Cardinals offense emphasize improving QB scrambles
The quarterback's goal to improve his off-schedule plays involves buy-in from the entire offense.
Are the Seahawks equipped to handle Sam Darnold's sack issues? Why Klint Kubiak's system could be key
The Seahawks return much of the same offensive line, but they're hoping their new OC's scheme will make the difference.
Barnwell picks the NFL's top luxuries: The best players at 11 specialized roles
Gadget player, slot cornerback, swing tackle, backup quarterback -- these players are the best at their very specific roles.
Execs, scouts pick their favorite offseason moves: Where Rodgers, Pickens rate
How did NFL insiders judge Aaron Rodgers' move to the Steelers? And how about George Pickens to the Cowboys?
How will new Packers president, Ed Policy, manage coach Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst?
Policy will replace the retiring Mark Murphy next month, as LaFleur and Gutekunst enter the penultimate year of their respective contracts.
Five takeaways from J.J. McCarthy's offseason as Vikings' expected starting QB
McCarthy, the 2024 No. 10 overall draft pick, missed his rookie season with a knee injury. What did the offseason tell us?
Can Commanders stop Saquon Barkley in 2025? With beefed up line, they think so
If Washington wants to unseat the Eagles in the NFC, improving against the run will be paramount.
Eagles' Saquon Barkley changes offseason approach as he enters his 'prime'
Barkley enters Year 8 after one of the best seasons of all time for a running back in 2024.
NFC North roundtable: Who is the QB with the most to prove? Who will be the top rookie?
There's a new QB in Minnesota, new coach in Chicago and new OC in Detroit. What does it all mean? Here are the answers.
How the Thunder win it all and the Pacers force Game 7
NBA insiders answer the biggest questions and what to watch for heading into this massive Game 6.
Why one Hall of Fame sidekick sees a lot of himself in OKC's Jalen Williams
Williams has emerged as a bona fide co-star to league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Grizzlies' Edey faces reckless driving charge
Grizzlies center Zach Edey is facing a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving after police say they stopped him driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, on May 1.
👀 Trade Giannis? 8 deals Bucks should consider
Milwaukee could choose to retool its roster this summer. Will the two-time MVP still be a Buck when the dust settles?
New Hawks GM Saleh appoints two senior VPs
Onsi Saleh, who became Hawks GM in April, on Wednesday named former Pelicans GM Bryson Graham as senior VP of basketball operations and former 76ers EVP Peter Dinwiddie as senior VP of strategy and…
LeBron bemoans ring culture: 'It's never enough'
LeBron James criticized the discourse around "ring culture" in the NBA, pushing back on the idea that a player's greatness is measured by how many championships he wins.
Sources: Draft prospect Bailey cancels 76ers visit
Former Rutgers star Ace Bailey has canceled a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN, and has yet to visit any NBA teams ahead of next week's NBA draft.
'Competitor' Haliburton to do 'everything' to play
Tyrese Haliburton confirmed that he is dealing with a right calf strain but added that he will do whatever he can to play in a must-win Game 6 for the Pacers.
Sources: Buss family to sell Lakers, valued at $10B
The Buss family is entering into an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter, who also owns the Dodgers, for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion, sources told…
Unranked high school recruits turned NBA draft prospects
Before he emerged as a projected first-round pick, Clayton flew under the radar. Here's who else did.
The NBA draft talent pipeline (once again) runs through college basketball
After taking a backseat to other NBA developmental paths, college basketball seems to be reemerging at the top.
What Sunday's shocking trade means for the East, the KD saga and the NBA draft
The shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.
Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz, reports
The latest buzz ahead of the offseason from our NBA Insiders.
What contract could Myles Turner get this summer? We pitched deals to 10 NBA star free agents
A $125 million deal for Josh Giddey? Who could give $80 million to Jonathan Kuminga? See what our resident GM is offering 10 star free agents.
An 11-year NBA veteran and the emergency transplant that saved his life
Sixteen months ago, Scot Pollard was in active heart failure, about to die. Then came a life-saving transplant, uniting two families -- and two fathers -- forever.
Ranking Elite 11 quarterbacks by system fit: Who could thrive at the next level
These are signal-callers best aligned with their future college systems.
Recruiting intel from Elite 11 Finals and June's final official visit weekend
What we're hearing about one of the most important weekends on the recruiting calendar.
OT Ogboko, No. 50 in '26 class, chooses Georgia
Four-star offensive tackle prospect Ekene Ogboko, No. 50 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to Georgia over Clemson, Florida and Notre Dame, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Fulmer's grandson commits to Vols' class of '27
Linebacker prospect JP Peace, grandson of national champion head coach and former Vols athletic director Phillip Fulmer, announced his commitment to the Tennessee program on Monday.
ESPN 300 linebacker Ili chooses USC over UCLA
Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to USC over UCLA, he told ESPN on Sunday, the latest high-profile addition in the Trojans' class, as coach Lincoln Riley…
Michigan adds depth with transfer QB Garcia
Michigan added depth to its quarterback room on Monday, adding well-traveled transfer Jake Garcia.
Bielema: SEC needs 9 league games for CFP sake
Speaking Tuesday before Illini Night at Wrigley Field, Illinois coach Bret Bielema told reporters he'd like to see the College Football Playoff expand to 16 teams in 2026, but only if all the major…
Sources: 5-star DE McCoy commits to Gators
Five-star defensive end JaReylan McCoy has committed to Florida, sources told ESPN, securing his place as the top-ranked pledge in the Gators' 2026 recruiting class after returning for a second visit…
CFP meetings wrap with all formats still on table
CFP executive director Rich Clark said "pretty much everything's on the table" for potential formats for 2026 and beyond but that the group would like to make a decision by the fall.
Eyeing NFL, 3-star QB Thomalla chooses Alabama
Coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama completed a flip of three-star Iowa State quarterback pledge Jett Thomalla, a record-setting signal-caller from Omaha, Nebraska, finishing the Crimson Tide's efforts to…
College football's most unbreakable records, from Barry Sanders to Bobby Bowden
A look at the marks that have stood the test of time -- and most likely always will.
College realignment intel: Texas State, cryptic posts and the Pac-12's next move
Texas State looms as the favorite to join the Pac-12. Why could that happen? What would come next? And what about Memphis?
Connelly's conference previews: Breaking down every FBS team
Bill Connelly looks at the top players and prospects, and makes his 2025 projections for every FBS team.
Wetzel: It's new rules, same old game in NCAA athlete pay
College athletics is back in the rules business now that schools can directly pay players, Dan Wetzel writes.
College football's top 25 plays since 2000
Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.
'The best show in town': Dan Mullen wants to win in style at UNLV
After spending a few years on TV, the coach is back at the helm of a college program and looking to make a statement.
'You know that's not normal, right?': Inside the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, MLB's next superstar
From flag football to Wrigley Field, PCA has been turning heads with his talent, energy and personality since he was a kid.
Yankees place RHP De los Santos (elbow) on IL
The Yankees placed reliever Yerry De los Santos on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow discomfort.
Verlander returns 'inconsistent,' still winless in '25
Justin Verlander, who was out a month because of a strained right pectoral muscle, allowed four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday night.
D-backs' Carroll hit on hand by pitch; no fracture
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Wednesday's 8-1 loss at Toronto in the eighth inning after he was hit on his left hand by a pitch. Manager Torey Lovullo said X-rays did not reveal a…
Castellanos makes game-sealing catch in return
Nick Castellanos returned the the Phillies lineup for their game against the Marlins on Wednesday after being benched the day before for "an inappropriate comment."
Rays in talks to sell team to Florida developer
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "exclusive discussions" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, the team acknowledged Wednesday.
Singer defied Dodgers, belted anthem in Spanish
Latin singer Nezza said that she is "super proud" of performing the national anthem in Spanish, despite being discouraged from doing so by the Dodgers, and that she has "no regrets."
Yanks finally score, otherwise sputter in latest loss
The Yankees scored their first runs after 30 straight scoreless innings but still fell 3-2 to the Angels on Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive loss.
⚾ Who has the best lineup in baseball?
As MLB closes in on the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the hottest offenses so far -- from what makes them click to their biggest weakness.
Rays' 8-run comeback largest in MLB this season
The Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season, which also matched Tampa Bay's biggest comeback in franchise…
The 7 MLB execs under the most pressure at the trade deadline
With the deadline on July 31, here are the front offices that could make or break their future this trade season.
MLB Power Rankings: Can anyone unseat the Tigers at No. 1?
With a third week in a row atop our list, Detroit becomes the team with the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2025.
Fantasy baseball: Bullpen watch in Philadelphia, Boston
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Fantasy baseball: Crow-Armstrong slumps hard? Boston's DH bests Stanton? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
MLB mock draft 2.0: Kiley McDaniel predicts the first 40 picks
The Men's College World Series is bringing the top of next month's draft into better focus, starting with a new No. 1 pick.
Ranking the top MLB draft prospects in the 2025 Men's College World Series
From UCLA's star shortstop to an LSU pitcher who could go No. 1, here are the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.
11 surprising stats that have defined the 2025 MLB season
From Aaron Judge chasing Ty Cobb(!) to the greatest season by a catcher ever, a look at some big-time big-league numbers.
Olney: First Betts, now Devers? Red Sox ownership under fire from fans -- again
John Henry & Co. traded another franchise icon. The only thing they can do to appease the Fenway faithful now? Win.
MLB reveals uniforms for 2025 All-Star Game, Home Run Derby
The special threads will be worn during Gatorade Workout Day and the Derby the day before the All-Star Game.
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