Everything you need to know about hockey in Milan-Cortina
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format?
Olympic men's hockey central: Schedule, rosters, how to watch Milan-Cortina Games
NHL players are back at the Olympics. Explore the full schedule, rosters and coverage for each team.
Sweden hands U.S. first loss at world juniors
The Americans lost for the first time in four games in the world junior tournament to finish second on group play. They will play Finland, a 7-4 loser to Canada later Wednesday night, in the…
🏒 Where should the next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.
Isles' Horvat to be evaluated for lower-body injury
Islanders center Bo Horvat will be evaluated by a doctor after leaving Thursday's game against Utah because of an undisclosed lower-body injury.
Sabres tie franchise mark with 10th straight win
Tage Thompson scored twice within 2½ minutes in the third period and had an assist as the Sabres beat the Stars 4-1 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
Matthews' hat trick caps Leafs' comeback vs. Jets
Auston Matthews finished off his 14th career hat trick to snap a 5-5 tie with 4:22 remaining as the Maple Leafs beat the Jets.
Finland sans hurt Barkov; Sweden swaps goalies
Reigning gold medalist Finland and Sweden named their men's hockey rosters for the Milan Winter Olympics.
U.S. unveils 4 Nations-heavy roster for Olympics
USA Hockey has unveiled its men's Olympic roster, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off last year.
NHL's holiday on ice amid balmy Miami's swaying palm trees
Balmy temperatures and wind pose biggest challenge for the annual hockey event.
Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams
At the end of 2025, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing January game
The Red Wings, Canadiens and Sabres make leaps, while the Golden Knights and Ducks slide.
Stack your January lineups with Senators, Kings and these players
Use the NHL schedule to your advantage when setting your lineups in January with these teams and player picks.
Stories of Bills' Highmark Stadium tunnel ahead of final game: 'Ours is dumb'
The Bills' old tunnel will forever be a hallmark to those who experienced it -- and those players told us their stories.
Let's game-plan for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins
We found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
Eight years after finding his biological parents, RBs coach Deland McCullough's story inspires the Raiders
Raiders' running back coach Deland McCullough found out his biological dad was his mentor in 2017 and has been inspiring players and others since.
Week 18 betting guide: Back Lawrence, Cowboys-Giants to play lights out
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 18 and share their tips and bets.
Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.
An advanced analytics look at Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Ravens-Steelers
Next Gen Stats looks at Baker Mayfield holding the ball too long, the Seahawks' pressure, and Zay Flowers' success vs. man.
Ravens-Steelers winner takes AFC North: 'This is going to be a slugfest'
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.
Playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10, with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.
Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.
Source: Saints WR Olave out due to blood clot
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Jefferson confident McCarthy can be Vikes' No. 1
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yielded…
🍼 Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting first child
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.
Diggs wants to make immediate impact with Pack
Cornerback Trevon Diggs believes he can help the Packers right away after being claimed off waivers following his release from the Cowboys.
DC Eberflus: Cowboys' defensive woes fall on me
First-year DC Matt Eberflus said he takes "full accountability" for the Cowboys' defensive woes this season.
Rams sign safety Lake to three-year extension
The Rams have signed safety Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension.
Love clears protocol but will sit out until playoffs
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.
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The NFL's best players at every position: Barnwell names his annual All-Pro teams
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
👑 23 years, 23 photos: LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
Bulls' Giddey, White, Collins sidelined by injuries
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins for at least a week.
NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN.
Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters
Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.
Durant sympathizes with Jokic's 'freak' injury
Kevin Durant sympathizes with the injury Nikola Jokic suffered earlier this week; the Rockets star twice suffered similar injuries himself.
Nuggets' Valanciunas (calf) out at least 4 weeks
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.
Sources: MRI comes back clean on Wemby's knee
An MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionable…
NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
A closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.
Kiffin's assistants in flux as Ole Miss advances
Shortly after Pete Golding and Ole Miss finished an upset of Georgia on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach to expect some "fireworks," as LSU coach Lane Kiffin decides how many of his…
Smart: UGA 4th-down faux pas 'on us as coaches'
After Georgia's 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in Thursday night's Sugar Bowl, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart took responsibility for a failed a fourth-down play in the second half.
🏈 CFP semifinal: Previewing the final four
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.
Tide's Simpson suffers cracked rib vs. Hoosiers
Alabama QB Ty Simpson left in the third quarter of the CFP quarterfinal loss to Indiana because of a cracked rib and was replaced by backup Austin Mack.
DeBoer: 'Fine line' between Alabama, greatness
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said there is "a fine line" between his team's historic 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl and where it wants to…
Canes overcome long odds to reach CFP final four
A week before the final CFP rankings were released Dec. 7, two-loss Miami was 10-1 to make the playoff and around 150-1 to win the national championship. The Canes now have posted consecutive CFP…
IU tops Tide in 'dream come true'; Ducks up next
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the top-seeded Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Thursday in convincing fashion, authoring a 38-3 victory over No. 9 Alabama to secure a berth in the College Football…
Stick to football? Irish WR Faison to skip lacrosse
Notre Dame leading wide receiver Jordan Faison will not play lacrosse in 2026 as he focuses solely on football. A midfielder, Faison had 9 goals and 5 assists for the lacrosse team last season.
Golding, Rebels continue 'special' run, oust UGA
In his second game as Ole Miss' head coach, Pete Golding led the Rebels to a 39-34 win over Georgia in Thursday's Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, a back-and-forth College Football Playoff contest that sent…
Quarterfinal takeaways: Ole Miss' wild upset, Indiana's dominance and more
The semifinals are set. We go inside every quarterfinal game to see how we got our final four.
College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Alabama, Texas Tech and others?
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines and personnel priorities.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players who enter.
FCS national championship preview: Illinois State, Montana State starving for title
Will the Bobcats break through or can the Redbirds cap their amazing run in style?
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
MVPs for every bowl game: Arch Manning and Texas roll
It's bowl season, and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
MLB offseason grades: Astros land Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Bold MLB predictions for 2026: The World Series champion Orioles? A Skubal blockbuster?
From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the year ahead could play out.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Source: Angels, reliever Yates reach 1-year deal
The Angels and veteran reliever Kirby Yates, 38, have agreed on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN
Soderstrom signs A's deal at future Vegas home
Tyler Soderstrom's signing ceremony was the first such event at the A's future Las Vegas home, the latest step in the club's scheduled move in a little more than two years.
D-backs GM: Marte talks won't linger much longer
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said Tuesday that while a trade of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte remains unlikely, a resolution is expected "shortly."
Sources: Angels restructure rest of Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, sources told ESPN.
Source: Giants, Mahle agree to 1-year contract
The Giants have reached a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Tyler Mahle, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Japanese ace pitcher Imai to join Astros
Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we'll remember for decades to come.
Who will be the next to unwrap a new long-term contract?
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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