📈 Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Tortorella leaves door open for return to Vegas
Coach John Tortorella said he had yet to consider his future with the Golden Knights after their loss Sunday night to the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final.
Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options
Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.
Hurricanes' Staal, 37, oldest Conn Smythe winner
Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal became the oldest player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy at age 37.
Canes favored among crowded pack for '27 title
The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and Lightning (12-1)…
Hurricanes win Game 6, raise Cup for second time
Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each scored their seventh goal of the playoffs and Nikolaj Ehlers had an empty-net tally as the Hurricanes topped the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to claim the…
Andersen, Bussi laud one another after raising Cup...
Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen, 36, who began the series in the starter's net before Brandon Bussi took over, was the second of the Hurricanes to raise the Stanley Cup on Sunday night after the…
Carolina's jock and nerd alliance created perfect ...
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky created a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back.
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Hurri...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams...
Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
😐 Reid coy on Kelce-Swift wedding attendance
According to Reid, despite being half of one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory, Kelce is focused on training camp.
Sources: Jets, durable Tippmann reach $62M deal
The Jets and right guard Joe Tippmann have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension that includes $31 million in new guarantees, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Sources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merrit...
The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL…
Ruggs denied parole nearly five years after crash
Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
Broncos' Cooper arrested for alleged harassment
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday after he allegedly violated a protection order against him, according to jail records.
Seahawks' SB LX rings salute fans, city, history
At a private ceremony Thursday night, the Seahawks received their Super Bowl LX rings, which feature diamonds, sapphires, team mantras and a tribute to the team's fans, among other elements.
Retired Ragnow: Body told me to stop playing
One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the failed physical that prevented his in-season return.
NFL closes personal conduct review of WR Diggs
The NFL has closed its review of wide receiver Stefon Diggs after determining there was insufficient evidence of a personal conduct policy violation, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Former defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at 36
Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, has died at age 36.
Raiders players' first impressions of QB Fernando ...
We asked players and coaches about their first impressions of the Raiders' rookie and No. 1 pick during OTAs.
$63.4M per year to Mahomes? Let's size up the bigg...
Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
Fantasy buzz: Is Jakobi Meyers the Jaguars WR to t...
Eric Moody breaks down the Jaguars' crowded receiver room and explains why Jakobi Meyers is his WR of choice.
To draft or not to draft? Eight players fantasy fo...
Is there a player you're too cautious with that everyone else seems to love -- or vice versa? You're not alone.
Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned f...
Whether Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson will start and the WRs' fit are among Cleveland's top storylines.
Lingering Saints questions: Alvin Kamara, Cam Jord...
New Orleans searching for answers at RB, edge rusher and WR ahead of this week's mandatory minicamp,
From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everyth...
NFL Nation reporters frame minicamp storylines, including those surrounding George Pickens, Bo Nix and the QBs in Atlanta.
NFL minicamp daily updates: Caleb Williams having ...
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
Man of the rising sun: Giants' Winston helps Japan...
In each of their World Cup appearances, Japanese fans have cleaned up their section following their matches and Jameis Winston joined in with them Sunday.
Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside the NFL'...
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
Tracking postdraft NFL trades: Wanya Morris to the...
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.
Can the U.S. win it all? NFL players make World Cu...
We asked 29 NFL players to weigh in on who would win the Golden Boot and World Cup.
World Cup only amplifies NFL players' desire for a...
The World Cup is the latest proof of concept that it's possible to have grass fields in all 30 NFL stadiums, even the domes. But obstacles remain from keeping it full time.
It was all by design: The case for MSG as part of ...
As for where they're getting married, has the "Life of a Showgirl" singer already spelled it out for us?
Way-too-early NFL draft rankings for 2027: The top...
The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?
'It's a community thing': Cam Bynum to travel to P...
Bynum, who is half-Filipino and makes his offseason home in the Philippines, said he'll focus on addressing issues such as the lack of clean water due to broken pipes.
NEW YORK WINS! Inside the locker room of the first...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.
Roster lessons from Knicks' title, and why there's...
Here's how the Knicks built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means both sides.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of trade season.
Grading bold preseason predictions for all 30 team...
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🏆 'BING BONG': Top reactions to Knicks' title
The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.
Thunder guard Topic sidelined after back surgery
Thunder second-year guard Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated disc and is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.
Harden charged with unlawful carrying of weapon
Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Wemby: Losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life...
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he is "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.
Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase
Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.
Euphoric fans celebrate Knicks' title across NYC
It was bedlam on Broadway as the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
Three teams ahead of Knicks in 2027 title odds
Three teams -- the Spurs, Thunder and Celtics -- have better odds to win the 2027 NBA championship than the Knicks at sportsbooks around the nation.
Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.
Knicks cap brilliant run with long-awaited NBA tit...
During a postseason in which comeback victories had become their specialty, the Knicks completed one of the most dominant playoff runs in NBA history with a title-clinching 94-90 win over the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama's time is coming -- it just wasn...
The Spurs phenom had an outstanding postseason, but his flaws were on display in the Finals loss to the Knicks.
'Every team has to go through a little chaos': How...
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.
Go New York Go: After a 53-year wait, the NBA titl...
New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.
Updated NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks on...
We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.
Six trades to transform the draft: We deal eight o...
A historic top-2 swap and a Giannis blockbuster headline six offers that would rock draft night.
First look at next season's NBA Power Rankings: Kn...
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?
Get ready for a wild NBA offseason: 10 teams to wa...
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NBA futures: Runners-up one year, champions the ne...
With the 2025-26 season wrapped up, here's an early look at the odds for the 2027 NBA Finals.
Go N.Y., Go N.Y., Go: Life 19,392 days ago when th...
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973 -- 53 years ago.
🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
Clemson WR Smith gets injunction to play in '26
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
WR Gregory, No. 37 overall in '27, chooses UCLA
Matthew Gregory, the No. 7 ranked wide out and No. 37 overall recruit in the SC Next 300 for the 2027 cycle, has committed to Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins.
Oklahoma AG calls on Big 12 to suspend Sorsby
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Sources: Kentucky targeting Michigan St. AD Batt
Kentucky has targeted Michigan State athletic director J Batt to be the school's new athletic director, sources said.
Darlington, Nebraska asst. for 30 seasons, dies
George Darlington, the longest-serving assistant coach in Nebraska football history and a member of three national championship teams under Tom Osborne, has died at the age of 87.
Deion on gambling scandal: 'Something's wrong'
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says "something's wrong with that" when it comes to someone gambling on their own team.
Who are the best players in the 2027 NFL draft cla...
The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?
Ranking the top receivers in college football: Jer...
The Ohio State star is clearly No. 1 on the list, but after that the debate begins.
Big 12 preview: Can anyone catch up to surging Tex...
With QB Brendan Sorsby (apparently) in the fold, the Red Raiders clearly are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
Wetzel: Don't blame Texas Tech for a judge's bad r...
You might hate the ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case, but Texas Tech is doing what any school would in this situation.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Jon Sumrall shows ...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Free agent pickups: Bryce Eldridge leads a (fantas...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
⚽ Red Sox host 'Scotland Day' amid World Cup
The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.
The 15 early-round MLB draft prospects to know in ...
From an SEC hitter with big-time power to a top 2027 draft prospect you've never heard of, let's rank the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.
MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contender...
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Real or Not: It's time to panic about these early ...
A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?
Astros ace Brown to return to rotation vs. Tigers
Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown, who hasn't pitched in an MLB game since March 31 due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain, will return to the starting rotation Tuesday.
Giants put reliever Winn on IL with elbow strain
The Giants have placed right-hander Keaton Winn on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain just days after he completed back-to-back-to-back outings.
Rangers' Seager has concussion, Schumaker says
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the third straight game because he's dealing with a mild concussion, manager Skip Schumaker said.
Royals' Pasquantino could be out up to 6 weeks
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and could miss up to six weeks.
Braves, Strider await doc's evaluation of elbow
Spencer Strider's MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow, and the Braves won't know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by Dr. Keith Meister.
Rockies take advantage of Vegas heat, score 23
The Rockies took advantage of a 101-degree afternoon in Las Vegas to set a franchise record for runs with 23 in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.
Two World Series contenders, two very different pa...
As L.A. and Tampa Bay battle at Dodger Stadium, we break down their rosters.
A 15-K Maddux! Where Jacob Misiorowski's historic ...
In case you Miz'd it, the Brewers' ace is continuing to dominate with another stellar outing Friday night. Here's what made the shutout so special.
Fireworks! Backflips! A cup of Jamo? What should the pitcher equivalent of bat flips be?
Why should hitters have all the fun? It's time for pitchers to have their own brand of celebrations on the mound.
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