👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Tkachuk makes return in Panthers' loss to Sharks
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.
Avalanche hold out Nichushkin after car accident
Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Washington as a precaution.
Sharks roll as goalies engage in rare fisticuffs
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had become increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Sharks acquire winger Sherwood from Canucks
The Sharks have acquired forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Canucks.
Toews gets rousing ovation in return to Chicago
Jonathan Toews returned to Chicago on Monday night with his hometown Jets, but it was clear that his first NHL city still counts him as one of its own.
Kings goalie Kuemper leaves game after collision
Goalie Darcy Kuemper left the Kings' win against the Rangers on Tuesday night after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Seth Jones to miss Games, replaced by LaCombe
Panthers defenseman Seth Jones won't play for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics because of an upper-body injury and has been replaced by Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe.
What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many from playing.
Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why MacKinnon is No. 1
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Kiefer Sherwood swap?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Fantasy hockey pickups: Ryan Hartman, Hampus Lindholm and more weekly lineup adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
📈 Draft rankings: Field Yates' top 25 prospects
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Pegula: Bills' despair, 'playoff wall' triggered firing
Bills owner Terry Pegula said he decided to fire Sean McDermott in the locker room after the loss to Denver, as he felt the team had hit "the proverbial playoff wall."
Sources: McDaniel set to become Chargers OC
Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers' offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
Packers release former Pro Bowl cornerback Diggs
Former Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs was released by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday after playing just two games and 34 snaps for them this season.
Mixon's Texans future unclear after 'freak' injury
Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that a "freak" foot injury kept RB Joe Mixon out for the season, and the team will have to "see where his status is."
QB Allen may need surgery, would be OTAs ready
Bills quarterback Josh Allen might need to undergo right foot surgery, though a procedure is not expected to affect his availability for OTAs.
Bills owner: Coaches pushed to draft Coleman
Sean McDermott and the Bills' coaching staff pushed the organization to draft Keon Coleman, according to owner Terry Pegula.
Mayfield takes swipe at ex-coach Stefanski in post
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield jabbed at new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski, saying, "Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."
Harbaugh: Too much focus on Giants' hierarchy
New Giants coach John Harbaugh said too much is being made of who has more power to make decisions and that it's important that he and GM Joe Schoen work together.
The Caleb throw, a controversial call and mistakes: Barnwell on 11 key plays
Let's sort out Caleb Williams' wild fourth-quarter TD throw, the Broncos' controversial INT and more.
Are Patriots QB Drake Maye's turnovers an issue against the Broncos?
The Broncos' defense is the best in the league at getting to the quarterback. How will the Patriots respond?
8-8 in the playoffs with Josh Allen? Buffalo fired Sean McDermott, but there's more blame to go around
With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired coach Sean McDermott. But will it change anything? And where did things go wrong?
Can Kenneth Walker III carry Seahawks to Super Bowl after Zach Charbonnet's injury?
Charbonnet is out for the season. But luckily for the Seahawks, Walker has been on a roll recently.
New NFL mock draft alert! Kiper projects all 32 first-round picks, including new homes for two QBs
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?
Nick Foles' message to Broncos fans: Pats 'struggle against backup QBs'
The former Eagles QB defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII after beginning the season as a backup.
Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?
Offseason guide for eliminated teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 28 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026?
NFL execs predict 2026 moves: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades coming?
We asked NFL executives to make bold predictions about this offseason and next season. Could we see two superstar trades?
Caleb Williams' development made Bears' season a huge success
The Bears overachieved in every area, but nothing was more important than Caleb Williams' development at quarterback.
Our reporters look ahead to the NFL draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.
Draft order for Round 1: The first 28 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order.
Let's overreact to divisional round games: Pause Stroud's extension talks?
Matthew Stafford is in a funk? Who is to blame in Buffalo? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.
What's next for the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks? First look at the NFL's conference title games
Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl?
The AFC North: 1 coach, 2 (?) starting QBs, many questions
Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are gone, and probably Aaron Rodgers. So what's next?
Fantasy fast break: Tyrese Maxey's strong case for fantasy MVP
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Tyrese Maxey's career-best season to Peyton Watson's breakout and more.
Points league rankings: Who steps up after Jimmy Butler's injury?
Updated rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury shaking things up.
NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions for all 30 teams at midseason
What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings?
'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, see the highlights from Brian Windhorst's podcast.
Stacking the NBA's most valuable players at 10 distinct skills: Where SGA ranks No. 1
Who needs the eye test? This metric shows the NBA's best players at several categories based on every line of the play-by-play.
'General soreness': Warriors' Jimmy Butler brings back viral meme after tearing ACL
The meme of Butler dressed as an army general first went viral during the 2018-19 season.
The Knicks, Nets and a crosstown friendship nearly two decades in the making
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.
Dubs don't envision Butler trade despite ACL tear
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.
Rockets' Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Ex-NBA star Odom arrested on suspicion of DUI
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
Suns' Green (hamstring) scores 12 in return
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Spurs-Rockets delayed after rim bent in pregame
The start of Tuesday night's Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.
Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling "pretty good" and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
NBA midseason debate: Are the Thunder in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, snubs and biggest questions
The 2026 NBA All-Star starters are set. Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.
Predicting 68 starting quarterbacks for 2026
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.
Snub Bowl: Big 12 slate features BYU-Irish tilt
The 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedule released Wednesday includes all 16 programs playing nine conference games apiece, with a collective 13 nonconference games against Power Four opponents and…
👀 Transfer portal trends: Rising costs, more
The transfer portal closed Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
Hoosiers, Buckeyes co-faves to win next CFP title
Indiana and Ohio State are 7-1 co-favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Texas and Notre Dame.
Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll
The national champion Indiana Hoosiers are No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 college football poll.
Sources: Big 12 title game moving to Fri. night
The Big 12 Conference football championship game, which has been played on Saturday at noon ET in recent years, will be played on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.
Hoosiers receive heroes' welcome in Bloomington
The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.
Mendoza's brother leaves IU to join Georgia Tech
Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza has signed with Georgia Tech, he announced Tuesday.
Duke sues QB Mensah, tries to prevent transfer
Duke sued QB Darian Mensah on Tuesday, and a judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented him from entering the transfer portal.
Kiper's debut NFL mock draft for 2026: Let's project perfect fits for all 32 first-round picks
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?
Our reporters look ahead to the draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10?
Indiana fans erase forgettable history with unforgettable title
Indiana had the most losses, a long Big Ten title drought, no Heismans and no national titles. No more.
Wetzel: Hoosiers delivered a national title for the everyman
Curt Cignetti's relentless group of discards and misfits showed what the transfer portal made possible.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
Final SP+ rankings for all 136 FBS teams
The final SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, for the 2025 season.
Cignetti's daughter revisits viral 2019 post after father's national title win
After Cignetti's first Division I playoff win in 2019, Natalie asked her father if he was happy. He was not. Now, his answer to the same question is different.
CFP takeaways: Even as a favored Goliath, Indiana's win stands alone in sports history
Put it next to the Miracle on Ice or NC State and Villanova. In a wild title game, here's how Indiana beat Miami.
Indiana -- yes, Indiana! -- is the national champ! How Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers did it
The program that was once the least successful in all of FBS is now the national champion.
Indiana went 16-0 with a title game win -- but it isn't the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana completed a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But it wasn't the first team to accomplish the feat.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and closed Jan. 16. We ranked the best of the best to enter.
ESPN's 2025 All-America team: The top players at every position
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
MLB offseason grades: Rating Mets' latest pickup in trade for Robert Jr.
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Welcoming the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got in
Cooperstown welcomed two new players Tuesday night. Here's why the center fielders are headed to the Hall.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting winners, losers and who could get in next
The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2026 vote and look ahead to 2027.
Sources: Yanks giving Bellinger 5 years, $162.5M
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
ChiSox 'plan on being active' after Robert trade
The trade of Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for Luisangel Acuna and a pitching prospect wasn't the last move of the offseason for the White Sox. In fact, it could trigger a series of new ones.
Miller, Mariners meet halfway, avoid arbitration
Right-hander Bryce Miller and the Mariners avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract that includes a club option and guarantees $2,452,500.
Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball's Hall
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, center fielders who excelled at the plate and with their gloves, were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Realmuto feared time with Phils had come to end
The Phillies pivoted their focus on veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto after failing to reach an agreement with Bo Bichette. Philadelphia's three-year, $45 million contract with Realmuto nets $15 million a…
Phillies prez: Bichette joining Mets 'a gut punch'
Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.
Mets continue overhaul, land OF Robert in trade
Luis Robert Jr., a former Gold Glover who hit 38 home runs two seasons ago, is headed to the Mets in a trade that sends infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley to the White Sox.
Red Sox finalize 5-year deal with LHP Suarez
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract Wednesday.
Braves agree with Mateo after Kim injures finger
Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Braves agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal one day after the team said shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months following surgery to repair a…
Sizing up the AL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
There haven't been a lot of headline deals in this division so far, but there's still work left this winter.
AL West update: Will M's spend more? Will Astros make a deal?
With spring training less than a month away, here's what left to be done in the division.
News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Kyle Tucker's outlook rises with move to loaded Dodgers' lineup
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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