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As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.
Will Florida win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Here's key intel on every club.
A day before they open the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday signed veteran forward and former first-round pick Alexander Holtz, 23, to a two-year, $1.675 million contract after…
Speaking before the opening of the regular season on Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters that he isn't the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break for the Milan-Cortina…
The Oilers have signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million extension.
The Winnipeg Jets have signed star forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday.
Moments before opening the regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get…
Mike Sullivan, a former New York assistant hired to be the next Rangers head coach in the offseason, made his debut Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, but his former team, the Pittsburgh…
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?
A look at long-shot bets around the NHL, and why these bets have a better chance than you think.
Panthers? Hurricanes? Golden Knights? Sportsbooks can't agree on Cup favorite but public backing the Leafs.
No. 97 is sticking with the Oilers through 2027-28 -- with a wide range of downstream impacts around the NHL.
The fantasy hockey cheat sheet has everything you need to prepare for the draft on one printable PDF.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 by the NFL for his "inadvertent" obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The Jaguars rookie plays both wide receiver and cornerback. We found other versatile players across the league.
Odell Beckham Jr. has accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
The Ravens traded slumping pass rusher Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick in 2026, the teams announced.
Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts confirmed that they spoke with A.J. Brown earlier this week but dismissed the idea that the meeting was contentious.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that left guard Ben Powers will miss significant time with a biceps injury.
The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.
The Cardinals are fining coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for his sideline altercation Sunday with running back Emari Demercado, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is not expected to play Thursday night against the Eagles, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Are the Raiders worried about Smith? And which coordinators might get head coaching interest?
We made 32 bold predictions before the season, one for every team. But do they hold up after five weeks? What has changed, and which need to be changed entirely?
Emari Demercado, Adonai Mitchell and Jonathan Taylor will share the field Sunday and a bond they'd rather forget.
Here are the most and least favorable for Week 6 at QB, RB, WR and TE.
If your team isn't winning, shake things up. These seven players might offer sneaky start or trade value.
What happened to the Chargers? We answered three big questions after losing back-to-back games.
New York's Aaron Glenn is off to a rocky start to his head coaching career, but here's a look at what history says about being 0-5.
What Cincinnati's move for a 40-year-old QB means for its playoff hopes; how does Cleveland's QB chart change?
We're grading NFL deals leading into the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline, including the Bengals' pickup of Joe Flacco and the Harbaugh family deal.
The Eagles and Chargers revamped their offenses during a Week 5 bye last year. Will this year's early bye group (Steelers, Packers, Bears, Falcons) be as aggressive?
What Week 6 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are five early bets to track.
The Broncos turned into a GM factory under Elway, as four current and two former GMs were in Denver under his Super Bowl-winning regime.
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early NBA trade preview.
Thunder guard Nikola Topic had a testicular procedure on Monday and will be reevaluated in approximately four to six weeks.
Duke said Tuesday that former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as "chief basketball officer."
Adam Silver said there is "no contemplation" of moving the All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers' home arena as it investigates the team for possible cap circumvention.
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg displayed the full package in his preseason debut, finishing with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a block.
LeBron James teased a second "decision," which turned out to be an ad for Hennessy, the cognac brand with which James has been a longtime partner. The announcement prompted a boost in ticket prices…
Allen Iverson discusses his life, basketball career and new memoir, "Misunderstood," with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's "First Take" on Wednesday.
The Lakers weren't worried about James retiring after his Monday "The Second Decision" post.
In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
A 'traumatic experience' with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.
André Snellings crunches the numbers, factors in average draft position and highlights the best spots to draft key players throughout your fantasy basketball draft.
Our NBA insiders break down the injury's impact on the team, its players and what Houston could do to bolster its lineup.
Another loss by Penn State put the Nittany Lions -- and the Bottom 10 committee -- in a bit of a predicament.
The Stanford football program received a $50 million gift from a former player, the school announced Wednesday, marking a significant donation as it attempts to revive the fortunes of the program…
Steve Sarkisian defended the culture at Texas after the Longhorns' latest high-profile loss.
Colorado's live buffalo mascot Ralphie VII has been given the new nickname of Brandy after Looking Glass' hit 1972 song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)."
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is pushing to return for Saturday's game against Texas, sources told ESPN.
UNC has scrapped plans for a documentary series with Hulu, according to a report from Inside Carolina, after the team's 2-3 start on the season.
The NCAA has officially adopted Jan. 2-16 as its new, singular transfer portal window for all FBS, FCS players beginning in 2026.
The College Sports Commission launched an anonymous tip line Wednesday to allow for reporting of possible NIL infractions.
Louisiana State Police released video and records related to a fatal crash in December 2024 they allege was caused by ex-LSU football player Kyren Lacy.
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 6.
In 1986, Auburn sprayed hoses at Bulldogs fans, including current QB Gunner Stockton's grandfather, and they haven't forgotten it.
OU's 2000 title team came out of nowhere to win it all. Honoring their 25th anniversary, we look at other surprising champs.
Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and NFL legend, on "Chad Powers" and the possibility of second chances.
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
The preseason hype for Manning is long gone, but the reasons for his struggles go beyond him.
As the odds shift for the Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet them heading into Week 7.
How have each of the Top 25 teams' offenses looked through Week 6?
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
It's a loaded day in the 2025 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS roll on.
When the wind is blowing in, there are few things worse than stepping to the plate at the Friendly Confines.
2025 MLB playoffs divisional round schedule, lines and odds to win each series.
After a disastrous MLB debut, L.A.'s new ninth-inning man has unleashed jaw-dropping stuff in October. Here's what fueled the sudden turnaround.
The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new ballpark to open in 2029.
Fox and its related networks will televise next year's World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English and Spanish rights to the tournament.
Bryce Harper said he doesn't mind the boos from an angry Phillies fanbase, calling them some of the best fans in baseball and a crowd he enjoys.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Roki Sasaki is "definitely the primary option now" to close games in the ninth inning, but that is also contingent on his workload.
The Mariners got contributions from nearly every player and in every phase of the game Tuesday night to beat the Tigers 8-4 in Game 3, putting them one win from the ALCS.
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance as the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays in Game 3.
Facing elimination again, New York will ask its record-setting rookie for another October gem.
With an absurd home run in Game 3 of the ALDS, the Yankees superstar flipped his postseason script.
Manager A.J. Hinch's resolute confidence helped steady Detroit after tailspin. Can they pull it off again?
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