Sabres' Dahlin to return after missing 7 games
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will return from a seven-game absence due to back spasms when his struggling team hosts the Maple Leafs.
2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.
NHL betting: Three futures bets to make
Betting tips, picks and futures markets for Islanders-Hurricanes tonight on ESPN+ and Hulu.
Goalies who win while losing: Under-the-radar fantasy hockey picks
These goalies may not win, but they consistently rack up positive points. Pick some of them up today.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2024-25
Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Patrik Laine on the move.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take No. 1 spot, plus betting trends for every team
Heading into the holiday break, here's how all 32 clubs stack up. Plus, a key prediction markets nugget on every team.
Six trades that NHL teams should make after roster freeze, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser
No trades can be made from Dec. 20-27. But after that? Here are a handful of mutually beneficial deals that make too much sense.
Blackhawks activate goaltender Mrazek from IR
The Blackhawks have activated goaltender Petr Mrazek from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Kraken.
D.C. mayor, Leonsis break ground on new arena
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowler, Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and other officials were on hand to celebrate the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.
Kakko doesn't think Rangers criticism led to deal
Kaapo Kakko doesn't believe his criticism of the New York Rangers led to his being traded to Seattle on Wednesday night.
NHL's 2nd season of 'Faceoff' series in production
The NHL has begun production on the second season of an all-access, behind-the-scenes show with the makers of the popular "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" series.
Canadiens pick up veteran Carrier from Predators
The Canadiens sent Justin Barron to the Predators for veteran defenseman Alexandre Carrier.
NHL trade grades: Report cards for Kakko, Fowler, Trouba, more
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.
Rangers send Kakko to Kraken for Borgen, picks
The New York Rangers traded forward Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick.
Adds and drops: The public loves Connor McMichael
Your weekly look at the need-to-know trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes.
Fantasy hockey waiver picks: Add Lehkonen, Hutson now
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting the playoff hopes for all 32 teams
While some expected contenders are spinning out, new ones have emerged. Here's a December look at projected Stanley Cup Playoff matchups.
Why the Maple Leafs' 2024-25 success hits differently -- and what it means for the playoffs
Toronto is no longer relying on outscoring their problems, instead playing a more complete game. Will it result in a longer run this spring?
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
Bolts' Dicker makes 1st fair catch kick in 48 years
Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker converted the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history during Los Angeles' win over Denver.
Saints set to start QB Rattler; Kamara likely out
The Saints will start Spencer Rattler at quarterback Monday night if Derek Carr can't play, while running back Alvin Kamara is likely out with a groin injury.
RFK Stadium site provision removed from fed bill
A provision to transfer the federal land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the government to the District of Columbia was excluded in Congress' short-term spending bill that lawmakers are…
Chiefs' Mahomes cleared to start against Texans
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start Saturday's game against the Texans despite a high ankle injury.
Source: Lions eye playoff return for Montgomery
There is "optimism" about the possibility of Lions running back David Montgomery returning for the playoffs, a source said.
Steelers rule out top run defender Elliott, Pickens
The Steelers will be without top run defender DeShon Elliott for the second game in a row, while wide receiver George Pickens also will not play against the Ravens.
Colts' Pierce to sit out vs. Titans after concussion
Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, the team's leader in receiving yards, will miss Sunday's game vs. the Titans after suffering a concussion last week.
Depleted Ravens rule out Agholor vs. Steelers
The Ravens have ruled out Nelson Agholor, which could leave them with an inexperienced wide receiver group heading into a pivotal AFC North game against the Steelers.
Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Which teams will win, who are the X factors and which storylines matter most? Here's everything you need to know.
Chargers in Christmas spirit early with Grinch costume, topping NFL arrivals
NFL players came prepared with the drip in Week 16.
'That's not who I am': Laremy Tunsil opens up about sliding on draft night after gas mask incident
Moments before the 2016 NFL draft, a video leaked of Laremy Tunsil smoking from a gas mask. He opened up about the incident and how it has motivated him since.
Chargers rise in second half against Broncos, move closer to playoff berth
The Chargers overcame a hot start by the Broncos to grab the head-to-head tiebreaker over Denver.
We simulated the rest of the NFL season: 48 regular-season games, 13 playoff matchups and one Super Bowl winner
We used ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 -- and how the playoff field could stack up.
Playoff picture projections: Updated chances for all 32 teams
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.
Trade him? Cut him? Kirk Cousins' future poses cap questions for Falcons
The Falcons signed Cousins to a $180 million deal, so parting ways won't be so easy, especially with a no-trade clause.
Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Cousins' days in Atlanta over?
Atlanta's win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.
Eagles' A.J. Brown embraces his role: 'I'm OK with being whatever bad guy I have to be for the city'
The consensus in the Eagles' locker room is that Brown's desire to be involved is linked to his belief that it helps give his team the best chance of winning.
Who should be the NFL MVP this season? We asked 14 experts for their ballots
Who has the NFL MVP edge after Week 15? Can Saquon Barkley beat out the QBs? Is Patrick Mahomes still in the hunt? Here are our top five candidates.
Antetokounmpo, SGA headline All-NBA Cup team
Giannis Antetokounmpo anchored the 2024 NBA Cup all-tournament team after leading the Bucks to the championship.
Celtics' Brown calls out ref for technical fouls
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown took issue with back-to-back technical fouls called on coach Joe Mazzulla and himself late in the fourth quarter of Boston's 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday.
Melo, Howard, Moore among new HOF nominees
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marc Gasol, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles and Chamique Holdsclaw are all first-time candidates for the Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
KAT savors Wolves return, drops 32-20 in N.Y. rout
In his return to Minnesota, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up for 32 points and 20 rebounds in a 133-107 Knicks victory, admitting afterward that "this game wasn't just another game."
LeBron on new ASG: 'Something had to change'
LeBron James lamented the state of the NBA on Thursday when asked about changes to the All-Star Game.
Curry, Green held without FG as Warriors routed
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green each failed to make a field goal -- the first time they've done that together in their careers -- as Golden State was trounced by Memphis 144-93.
LeBron leaps Kareem again as L.A. gets on track
The Lakers celebrated LeBron James breaking another record, this time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark for minutes played, and rolled past the Kings 113-100.
Wemby's poster jam, 42 points leave Spurs abuzz
Victor Wembanyama's alley-oop to himself off the backboard highlighted a monster 42-point night that carried the Spurs to a 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads best arrivals for NBA Cup final
The Bucks and Thunder put on their best fits in the buildup to the NBA Cup final.
'We have to earn our arrival': What comes next in OKC's title run
An NBA Cup run and the West's best record have gotten the Thunder only so far in their struggle to be treated more like contenders.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams as we enter this holiday season.
What to know about the 2025 NBA All-Star Game
The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend is set. Here's the latest about the format, schedule, and details.
NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?
Our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions as we close in on the new year and look toward the back half of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Waiver wire pickups: Add Jonathan Kuminga, Keyonte George
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Sources: Georgia preparing for CFP without Beck
Georgia is preparing to play the College Football Playoff without starting quarterback Carson Beck, who is exploring surgery options on his injured elbow, according to sources.
Duke transfer QB Murphy going to Oregon State
Duke transfer quarterback Maalik Murphy has committed to Oregon State.
Auburn warns of potential ticket price increases
Auburn athletic director John Cohen is warning fans that the school could raise ticket prices in preparation for a revenue-sharing model in college athletics under the pending $2.8 billion settlement…
Sources: Ducks release Wilson; WR signee to UF
Oregon released Dallas Wilson from his financial aid agreement Thursday, just 15 days after he signed with the Ducks, and the four-star wide receiver is set to join Florida and stay in his home state.
WVU QB Greene says he'll enter NFL draft as WR
Garrett Greene, who started the past two seasons at quarterback for West Virginia, said he'll enter the NFL draft as a wide receiver.
Sources: Texas' Bond long shot to face Clemson
Texas wideout Isaiah Bond faces long odds to play against Clemson as he continues to recover from a high ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
Iowa QB Sullivan (ankle) to return for bowl game
Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan, who missed two games with an ankle injury, will return for the Music City Bowl vs. Missouri, with Jackson Stratton serving as backup.
Vick named head coach at FCS school Norfolk St.
Norfolk State has named former NFL quarterback Michael Vick as the school's new head coach.
Betting buzz: 85-cent parlay needs Buckeyes for six-figure payday
One bettor can win six figures off of an 85 cent bet, as we head into one of the most impactful football Saturdays of the year.
Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is a rare QB import from our northern neighbors
When Indiana kicks off the 12-team College Football Playoff at Notre Dame, it will be led by a Canadian. That's rarer than you might think.
Al Golden's long road to redemption at Notre Dame
The detail-oriented defensive coordinator for the Irish has found peace in South Bend.
Playoff predictions: Our reporters pick every game
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.
Montana State's quest for perfection and a Dakota Marker
Chalk has held so far in the FCS playoffs. That sets up two huge matchups with a trip to the finals on the line.
Texas and Clemson have never played before, but their playoff game is still a rematch
The first-round College Football Playoff matchup is pitting friends, family and congregation members against each other.
Ridiculous or reality? Ohio State's Ryan Day enters the CFP with a heavy burden
After a fourth straight loss to rival Michigan, there's added weight on Day and the Buckeyes, but a deep playoff run could change all that.
Bowl previews and takeaways: Sam Houston wins first FBS bowl game
In the span of 19 days, 36 bowl games will be played. Our college football experts preview each matchup and then offer a takeaway after each game.
How QB development helped Cade Klubnik, Clemson do more than reach the CFP
Clemson is in the playoff thanks to Klubnik's progression, but staying the course is becoming rare.
'Oh, s---, here come all the billionaires': How SMU came back from the dead
The Mustangs received the NCAA's "death penalty" in 1987. But a group of boosters is determined to return the program to glory.
Like father, like son: Yanks trade thrills Bellinger
Cody Bellinger said it is "truly wild" to join the Yankees, the same team his father played for over 20 years ago.
Nats sign pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9M deal
Pitcher Michael Soroka has signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Nationals.
Sosa admits 'mistakes,' set for reunion with Cubs
Sammy Sosa and the Cubs reconciled Thursday afternoon, ending their 17-year estrangement after the former slugger apologized for making "mistakes" during his playing career.
Sources: Cards' Arenado blocks trade to Astros
Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado declined to waive his no-trade clause, blocking a deal that would have sent him to the Astros, sources told ESPN.
Phillies adding Kepler to mix in OF, sources say
Outfielder Max Kepler and the Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million contract, sources told ESPN, confirming an MLB.com report.
A's pick up veteran infielder Urshela, sources say
The A's and free agent infielder Gio Urshela have reached agreement on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
O's, Dodgers lead in unspent international money
The Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Dodgers around $1.9 million.
Sources: Sandoval, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
How can A's persuade free agents to play in a minor league park? A dash of hope -- and a ton of cash
As his franchise heads to Sacramento for the next few years, GM David Forst needs to get creative -- and spend like never before.
News or noise: Cubs' hot corner, returning Rays pitcher, Pirates' catcher choice
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Passan on the Rays' future in Tampa Bay -- or elsewhere: Latest on new stadium deal, status of the Trop
How soon could a new ballpark be ready? Will the Rays ever play at Tropicana Field again? Could they relocate? Here's what we know and what remains unknown.
Five biggest takeaways from MLB's landmark pitching study
Pitchers are breaking down like never before. Baseball's 62-page report doesn't solve the problem -- but it provides a first step.
12 starting pitchers, $788.5M?! It's a good time to be an ace
What did Max Fried & Co. teach us this week? Starting pitching, famously out of vogue in the modern game, is more expensive than ever.
'Get rid of that three-times-throwing-over-to-first-base junk': Managers talk new rules, the playoffs and more
We spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.
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