🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Cassidy: 'Upsetting' Vegas blocking interviews
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told the Spittin' Chiclets podcast that it's "upsetting" he can't interview with other clubs after Vegas management declined reported requests by Edmonton and Los…
Russia nears hockey return as IIHF softens ban
The IIHF says it will determine the status of Russia's participation in hockey tournaments on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.
4-time Stanley Cup champ Lemieux dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, who won the Stanley Cup four times during a memorable NHL career, died Thursday at age 60. Authorities said Lemieux died by suicide.
Everett tops Chicoutimi to set up Kitchener clash
The Everett Silvertips beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6-1 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Kitchener in the championship game.
Grieving Andersen steps up in goal for Hurricanes
Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen played with a heavy heart in Friday's Game 5 victory over the Canadiens after his agent, Claude Lemieux, died by suicide Thursday.
Canes barrel into Cup Final with Game 5 blowout
Losers of three conference finals since 2019, the Hurricanes celebrated their first Stanley Cup Final berth in two decades after eliminating the Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild ...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' series-clinc...
Carolina dominated again in Game 5 to eliminate Montreal. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead.
Early look at the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden K...
Who will win the championship? The series begins Tuesday on ABC, but here's a head start on all the intel you need to know.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec,...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
Heard around the postseason: Latest on Matthews, M...
Could there be big changes in Toronto? What's going on in Minnesota with Quinn Hughes? We check in on all the latest buzz around the NHL with the postseason winding down.
'Not an Unc yet': Why Ravens' Lamar Jackson doesn'...
With a new coach and new OC, Jackson said the start of this season is a "breath of fresh air."
🏈 Simulating trades for Coleman, Kmet, more
We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
Source: Steelers assistant fired for misconduct
The Steelers have fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of club policy, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Giants fear Olszewski has torn Achilles
Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski went down Friday during OTAs with a noncontact injury that the team fears is a torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.
Stafford on Simpson pick: Get why Rams did it
Matthew Stafford said Thursday he "appreciated" coach Sean McVay calling to tell him the team was going to draft QB Ty Simpson last month and understands why the Rams selected the former Bama star.
CMC: Workload monitored in practice, not games
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said he doesn't want a lighter workload this season after leading the NFL with 413 touches last season.
Reid: Jailed Rice learning life lesson right now
While most of the Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, Rashee Rice was back in Texas serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car…
49ers' Bosa 'far along' in rehab, eyes camp return...
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said he is making progress recovering from a torn ACL and could be back for the start of training camp or soon after, barring any setbacks.
Nacua 'grateful' to Rams for support after lawsuit...
Puka Nacua said he is "grateful for the support" from the Rams organization after a civil lawsuit was filed against him in March.
Carter, Dart express unity after Trump dispute
Giants teammates Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter expressed solidarity Friday following their "disagreement" over the quarterback's involvement in an event for President Donald Trump.
Solak picks the 10 most improved units through off...
Let's stack the 10 biggest upgrades at specific positions since the end of last season, including three teams' linebacker units.
Garrett Wilson and Jets find inspiration in Knicks...
Wilson offered a presumably unwitting shoutout to another memorable New York sports team -- the 1973 Mets -- in his commentary on the Knicks and sports in the Big Apple.
Let's evaluate every NFC team's offseason: 16 team...
We're picking out the offseason's highs (Vikings getting Kyler Murray on the veterans minimum) and lows (Niners taking Kaelon Black in Round 3) for every NFC team.
Copy of ESPN's NBA mock draft simulator: Make picks as a g...
Think you could do better than your team's GM? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft machine.
2026 NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after c...
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.
What's up with SGA? Can Wemby really do this? What...
Spurs-Thunder is headed to Game 7. What was most surprising about San Antonio's Game 6 win? And who is the biggest X factor for Saturday's game?
👶 Tyrese Maxey, Myra Gordon introduce baby
Gordon and Maxey's daughter, Marvel, was born May 14.
OKC to be without injured Williams for Game 7
Thunder wing Jalen Williams, who has been hampered by injuries all season, will not play in Saturday's Game 7 against the Spurs.
Sources: NBA's BOG passes anti-tanking changes
The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to change the league's draft lottery format, including expanding from 14 to 16 teams, as well as anti-tanking measures, the league announced.
Spurs roll past Thunder as WCF head to Game 7
With the Spurs facing elimination, Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 28 points and 10 rebounds in a 118-91 blowout of the Thunder to send the Western Conference finals to a Game 7.
Dončić invests in Rome team eyeing NBA Europe
Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome, with the team also submitting a bid to join the developing NBA Europe league.
Sources: Knicks' Robinson to play after surgery
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a brace on his hand after undergoing surgery on his broken right pinkie finger, sources told ESPN.
Copy of Sources: Magic near deal to hire Spurs' Sweeney
The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Sources: 76ers make Cavs' Gansey new ops prez
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey finalized a multiyear deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent, Bret Just of WME Basketball, told…
Prosecutors allege Rozier agreed to $100K bribe
Federal prosecutors allege Terry Rozier agreed to a $100,000 bribe in order to manipulate his performance in an NBA game as part of a gambling scheme and filed two new charges against him Thursday.
NBA futures: Thunder slim championship favorites h...
Game 7 is set for Saturday in Oklahoma City, with the Thunder-Spurs winner playing the Eastern Conference champion Knicks in the NBA Finals.
NBA draft lottery reform is here: Pros and cons of...
Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
The Knicks went all-in, and it paid off: How they ...
Here's how bold moves and a coaching change fueled the New York Knicks' improbable journey.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast...
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Intel on intriguing NBA free agents: What execs th...
What league insiders are saying about the lingering decisions for Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren, Mitchell Robinson and more this offseason.
Sankey: SEC best 'by far' despite B1G dominance
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said his league still "stands alone" despite the Big Ten winning the past three national titles and holding a 4-0 record against the SEC over the past three seasons in…
Bipartisan college sports bill proposes salary cap...
A group of U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan college sports bill that aims to regulate payments to players, limit transfers and restrict coach movement during the season.
Gordon, UCLA 2-sport frosh, in portal for track
UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football, he confirmed on social media Friday.
LSU AD stresses SEC unity after Kiffin comments
In reaction to the controversial comments made recently by his head coach, Lane Kiffin, first-year LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry told ESPN on Thursday that he has spoken with his coaches about…
McGuire: TTU willing to play Texas in Week 1
After Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made headlines by torching Texas Tech's strength of schedule, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire shot back with an open invitation for the Horns to pay a visit to…
Big 12 first P4 conference in full CSC agreement
The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission.
Sorsby bet on IU at least 40 times as Hoosiers QB
Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 bets involving Indiana football as a QB for the Hoosiers and used sportsbook accounts registered to a family member and friends to wager approximately $90,000 over…
Big 12 coaches OK preference for 24-team CFP
Big 12 coaches are in unanimous agreement on their preference for a 24-team College Football Playoff.
What we learned walking the halls at SEC and Big T...
What are the consequences of expanding the playoff? We asked Big Ten and SEC power brokers to weigh in.
The Pac-12 is back! Will Boise State rule this lea...
It still doesn't have 12 teams, but the conference has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
Brewers reliever Uribe gets 1-game suspension
Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe, who is appealing a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions toward the St. Louis dugout earlier this week, got the win Friday night in…
Mariners' Raleigh takes 1st swings off tee in reha...
Cal Raleigh, who was placed on the injured list May 14 with a right oblique strain, took his first swings since the Seattle Mariners catcher aggravated an injury to his right side.
Dodgers make flurry of moves to reshape bench
Dodgers have made a flurry of moves to remake their bench after injuries to starting outfielder Teoscar Hernández and utility man Kiké Hernández.
Mize lands on IL, further depleting Tigers' rotati...
The Tigers placed starter Casey Mize on the IL with right adductor inflammation on Friday.
Mets bump Peterson from rotation for Manaea
The Mets are demoting David Peterson, an All-Star in 2025, to the bullpen and replacing him in the rotation with Sean Manaea.
Athletics' Severino injured, exits after one innin...
Athletics right-hander Luis Severino left his start against the Yankees after one inning Friday night because of right arm soreness, the team said.
White Sox star Murakami (hamstring) exits early
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami left Friday's game against the Tigers in the third inning because of right hamstring tightness.
🍌 The man behind the Savannah Bananas' moves
Choreographer Maceo Harrison found his purpose in dance. It led him to a stage he never could have imagined.
Incog-neato: Bobby V dons famous disguise again
On the eve of his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame, former manager Bobby Valentine again wore his famous sunglasses and fake mustache disguise while throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Friday…
Copy of Updated 2026 MLB mock draft: Most likely first pic...
Who is rising up your team's draft board? Here's what we're hearing about the first 40 picks.
Ranking college teams with the most MLB draft pros...
Is your school loaded with stars? As college baseball regionals begin, we rank the loaded rosters.
'Hey, where's your mustache and glasses?': Bobby V...
On June 9, 1999, Mets skipper Bobby Valentine went incognito after being ejected from a game. He tells ESPN how the night still defines him -- and how his players were involved in hatching the plan.
Fantasy baseball: Pittsburgh's lineup in flux and ...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Tatis outside the top 50? Schmitt a top-10 hitter?...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in our...
Two months into the 2026 season, the top of our list is becoming more consistent. But Week 9 still brought a top-10 debut and one AL club's highest ranking of the season.
How worried should fans be? Is a salary cap (and f...
Why is the league pushing for a cap -- and why is the MLBPA so opposed? Here's what you need to know as baseball's CBA battle begins.
How a photographer captured Nolan Ryan's bloody jersey and created a 'Texas demigod'
Linda Kaye immortalized the pitcher in 1990, and their bond lasted for years.
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