NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Brady Tka...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Latest rumblings on NHL trades, signings, picks du...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Mammoth staff add Tourigny, Forsythe, and Foote
The Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multiyear contracts.
Kraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal
The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.
McMann to stay with Kraken on six-year deal
Forward Bobby McMann will remain with the Kraken after agreeing to terms on a six-year deal Sunday, the team announced.
Sources: B. Tkachuk to Panthers, joins brother
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was dealt to the Florida Panthers for a host of draft picks Sunday, pairing the rugged left wing with his brother, Matthew, on a two-time Stanley Cup championship…
Oilers sign D-man Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M deal
The Oilers have signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.5 million contract.
Week after Cup, Brind'Amour not in '26 HOF class
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, 55, who led his club to the Stanley Cup title last week after captaining it to a championship in 2006 as a player, was not elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on…
Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid
Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.
Keith Tkachuk makes HOF day after son's trade
Less than 24 hours after his sons became teammates when Brady was dealt from Ottawa to Florida, joining brother Matthew, Keith Tkachuk was elected into the Hall of Fame Monday after waiting for more…
Five storylines already dominating the 2026 NHL of...
Here's what is being discussed around the league in the days since the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need --...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target in the draft.
The jock, the nerd and the Stanley Cup championshi...
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
32 teams, 32 surprises: Which players stood out on...
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Now or never for Burrow! Make-or-break year for St...
Do the Bengals have their best shot at a Super Bowl? Could the Texans pass on an extension for C.J. Stroud? We're sizing up five offseason overreactions.
Steelers embrace Mike McCarthy in first offseason without Mike Tomlin
A new, altered schedule and fundamentals-first focus define Pittsburgh's reset under its new head coach.
How Colts DT DeForest Buckner handled 'dark though...
It's not certain when the 32-year-old will be ready to play, but the goal is Week 1.
AFC West roundtable: Best offseason moves so far? ...
How the Broncos', Chargers', Chiefs' and Raiders' offseason moves might impact the AFC West in 2026.
NFL minicamp updates: Last practices before summer...
ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including Aaron Glenn reflecting on busy offseason.
Draft-order Olympics and three other ways to make ...
Want to add extra enjoyment to your fantasy league? Daniel Dopp offers a handful of ideas to spice things up.
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
💍 Eagles' DeVonta Smith gets married at Disney
The Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver and his wife had a black-and-white wedding at Disney World earlier this month.
Daniels still adjusting to new Washington offense
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, trying to rebound from a tough injury-filled season, said he likes their new offense -- but a lot more work remains.
ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim he did…
Fresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he is 24 years old, not 25 as he is listed in many corners of the internet.
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Cards QB Beck trying to speed up learning curve
Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck said he's jumped in headfirst into the early days of his NFL career rather than trying to take things slow.
Aiyuk shouts 'Go Commanders' in latest video
In his latest Instagram video, posted by Brandon Aiyuk to his Instagram Story on Sunday night, he yells out: "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!"
Ex-Packer Freeman: Alex goal made Father's Day
Former Green Bay Packers receiver Antonio Freeman said watching his son, Alex, score for the United States in a World Cup game on Friday was "10,000 times better" and kicked off "the best Father's Day…
Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
Practice squads, swing refs and skepticism: Will N...
The new agreement creates more competition but could leave officials "looking over their shoulders."
Giannis traded to Heat: Everything we know about t...
How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee?
Grades for both sides of the Giannis trade: Winner...
The Bucks sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?
Tyler Herro among biggest beneficiaries of Giannis...
The first big move of the NBA offseason could be a positive for many players in fantasy.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Giannis Antetokounmpo front.
Grading big NBA trades: Why did the Thunder send A...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the three-team deal that saw Julius Randle land in Brooklyn.
First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft l...
From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved greatly over the years.
Updated two-round mock draft: What we're hearing o...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).
Bilas' top NBA draft prospects: Most talented, bes...
Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.
NBA trade tracker: Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to H...
We have the details, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
Grades for every NBA free agent signing: Suns, Haw...
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Ayo Dosunmu's new deal with the Timberwolves.
Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid
Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.
McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Heat land Giannis in blockbuster trade
The Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's…
Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal...
The Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA draft to the Nets as part of a three-team trade that also will see Nic Claxton go to the Bulls and Minnesota get the No. 33…
Sources: Dosunmu gets 5 years, $112M from Wolves
Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, 26, a second-round pick from Illinois, intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player option in the fifth…
Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscapes.
Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.
Sources: Young to ink $212M deal with Wizards
Free agent Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources told ESPN.
👀 Where are the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers now?
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.
Jalen Brunson rookie card commands $312,000 price ...
The fee, spent on a 1-of-1 numbered 2018 Panini Prizm Choice Nebula rookie card at a Fanatics Collect auction, set a new record for any Brunson card.
How the Knicks and hip-hop united New York
The last time the Knicks won a title, hip-hop was born. Fifty-three years later, New York's rappers took a victory lap.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas
Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.
Iowa St. to sell alcohol at football, hoops games
Iowa State will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Monday.
Sources: FAU AD White expected to join Va. Tech
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on…
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and…
Northwestern's Carsello gets injunction to play
Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has gotten an injunction to play another year after his waiver request was denied.
ND lands 4-star WR legacy pledge Julius Jones Jr.
Notre Dame secured a top-50 recruit and legacy pledge Monday with a commitment from four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr., No. 50 in the SC Next 300.
Five-star analysis: How the No. 2 player in the co...
There are 21 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Who's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Project...
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.
Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.
Rotation depth? Clutch hitting? Biggest strengths ...
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.
Jeff Passan hands out unexpected MLB awards before...
Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.
Free agent pickups: AL Central rookies headline th...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
First-half relief pitcher MVPs, busts and waiver w...
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
⚾ Execs under most pressure at trade deadline
With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.
Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance was 'not clear...
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that the Giants failed to properly explain to players that they were allowed to decline to wear rainbow-themed caps during…
Mets' Lindor to play at least 1 more rehab game
Francisco Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, at which point the Mets will assess whether to activate their shortstop from the injured list after a two-month absence…
Reds expect De La Cruz to return from IL Tuesday
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who made three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville, is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games because of a strained right…
White Sox's Teel off IL, will make season debut
The Chicago White Sox activated Kyle Teel from the 60-day injured list Monday, and hours later, the 24-yer-old catcher was in the lineup for his season debut, finishing 0-for-4 in his team's 6-5…
Dodgers' Tucker exits game with low back spasms
Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game against the Twins in the second inning because of low back spasms. Manager Dave Roberts said he considered Tucker day-to-day.
Brewers' Woodruff gets 900th K in return from IL
Brandon Woodruff recorded his 900th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the sixth inning in his first start for Milwaukee since April 30.
Bagpipes and baseball: Why was Scotland's Tartan Army cheering for the Miami Marlins?
After celebrating with the Red Sox, members of Scotland's famed Tartan Army marched into loanDepot park and adopted the Marlins for a night.
MLB mock draft: Who every team should take with it...
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What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.
Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.
Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...
Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.
Baseball under the lights ... sort of: Alaska's un...
The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, begins at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice and has been played for over 100 years.
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