Last-place Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Savard
The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday, the club announced in a statement, following a weekend in which the team dropped two games in two days, falling to…
Injured captain Miller misses Rangers' 2-1 loss
Rangers veteran forward J.T. Miller missed his club's 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators Sunday night, and could miss additional time, coach Mike Sullivan said, adding that his captain was still…
🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.
Hughes scores in return as Devils fall to Sabres
New Jersey forward Jack Hughes, a 24-year-old center and hopeful for the U.S. Olympic team, returned to the Devils' lineup just more than five weeks after having finger surgery and scored the first…
Kraken's Montour (hand) on IR, out four weeks
Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour, who has missed Seattle's last two games, has been placed on injured reserve and will be out at least four weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
Preds' Haslam: 'No brainer' to add Saban to fold
Nick Saban, the Predator's new minority owner, said he will be involved in the organization as much or as chariman Bill Haslam wants.
Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645…
World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.
Fantasy hockey pickups: Add John Gibson, Thatcher Demko to your lineup immediately
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
The NHL's best this week: Is Craig Berube on the hot seat in Toronto?
As the holiday break approaches, the Maple Leafs aren't exactly excelling. Plus, key games in the week ahead.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.
Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year
Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.
How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on NFL's best teams
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?
Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters
Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?
2026 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players
The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.
QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey help lead 49ers past Colts
Here's what to know from the 49ers' win over the Colts on Monday night.
Four teams boast six players each for Pro Bowl
The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each led the way with six players each selected for the Pro Bowl Games, announced Tuesday.
🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
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.
Ravens' Harbaugh not worried about job status
Ravens coach John Harbaugh says he's not worried about his job security as Baltimore's chances of making the playoffs have fallen. Harbaugh is in his 18th year and is the winningest coach in franchise…
NFL suspends Chargers LB Perryman two games
The NFL suspended Chargers LB Denzel Perryman two games cited repeated violations of player safety rules, including during Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
Bills coach anticipates Allen (foot) OK for Eagles
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is day-to-day with the right foot injury he suffered in Sunday's win, with coach Sean McDermott saying he anticipates Allen will be available for Week 17's game against…
Chiefs agree to deal to move to Kansas in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they have entered into an agreement with the state of Kansas to play their games there beginning in 2031.
Rivers turns back clock but can't will Colts to win
Newly unretired Philip Rivers turned in an impressive individual performance Monday night that saw him throw for 277 yards and two touchdowns. But it wasn't enough to deliver the Colts a win against…
Metcalf suspended two games for fan altercation
The NFL has suspended Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay due to his altercation with a fan at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday.
Purdy authors 'close to a perfect game' with 5 TDs
With 44-year-old Colts quarterback Philip Rivers and his comeback occupying most of the headlines entering Monday's game, it was Brock Purdy who stole the show, throwing five touchdown passes in…
What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts
How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?
Buzz: Purdy, McCaffrey and Kittle deliver big 'Monday Night Football' performances
Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey delivered top-10 scores for the week in the 49ers' win over the Colts.
Free agent pickups: Load up on Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 17 and the fantasy football championships.
Will Bills defense's reliance on second-half adjustments be Achilles' heel in playoffs?
In previous tight second halves, the Bills' offense has played a significant role in big comeback efforts.
Early Week 17 bets: Back Steelers to win AFC North, Lions to keep playoff hopes alive
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 17.
As Chiefs collapse continues, lost 2025 season could be a blessing in disguise
While this shouldn't be a full teardown and rebuild, Kansas City could retool and search for new ideas.
Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (63!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
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Let's overreact to NFL Week 16: Broncos won't be the 1-seed? Macdonald is COY?
Did lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy takes.
Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for 49ers, Patriots, Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know.
Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
The budding Spurs-Thunder rivalry that could shape the future of the West
The Spurs and Thunder face each other twice this week, including on Christmas Day (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league
The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027.
Zion powers Pels to season-best 5th straight win
Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to lead the Pelicans over the Mavericks.
Lakers list Doncic (calf contusion) out vs. Suns
Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion.
Hornets rookie Knueppel fastest to make 100 3s
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player to make 100 3s in the NBA, reaching the mark in 12 fewer games than the next-fastest player.
Pacers hope NBA looks at play that injured Jackson
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wants the NBA to look at a play in the first quarter where he says Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta elbowed Isaiah Jackson twice, forcing the forward out of his…
Green leaves court after heated exchange with Kerr
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green got into a heated argument during a third-quarter timeout Monday night, causing Green to leave the bench and miss the final 20 minutes of a 120-97…
Sources: NBA eyes new ways to combat tanking
The NBA has begun to gather input from its owners and GMs on new ways to combat tanking, sources told ESPN.
'I love it and hate it': Miracles, nightmares and more tales of NBA Christmas
With NBA Christmas games on the horizon, stars and coaches share their stories and gripes about playing on the holiday.
LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks: 'Social media junkie' to 'Help the bear' and everything between
The two players have had their fair share of battles on the court through the years.
Fantasy basketball pickups: Raynaud, Landale among several quality center options
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
NBA All-Value Team: 15 players who are outperforming their deals
Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.
NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.
Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
Kevin Pelton breaks down how the Spurs and Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
Ex-Michigan OC still faces aggravated ID theft
A federal judge has denied a motion by ex-Michigan co-OC and QBs coach Matt Weiss to have 10 aggravated identity theft counts against him dismissed in a case where he is charged with hacking into…
🏆 Nick Saban's fingerprints are all over the CFP
Five of the head coaches in the playoff worked under and learned from Alabama's legendary leader.
Day to call plays for OSU in CFP game vs. Miami
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he will take over calling offensive plays in the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff opener on New Year's Eve against Miami.
Lanning: Ducks fell short of 'standard' in CFP win
Dan Lanning expressed disappointment with how Oregon performed in the second half versus James Madison, despite advancing in the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2014.
Sources: UNC works toward hiring Petrino as OC
North Carolina is working toward hiring Bobby Petrino as the new offensive coordinator for Bill Belichick's staff, sources told ESPN
Interim coach: I can fix 'malfunctioning' Michigan
Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi described the program as a "malfunctioning organization" after a series of high-profile scandals, one he hopes to "fix" if he becomes the team's permanent coach.
Iamaleava staying with UCLA, new coach Chesney
Nico Iamaleava will remain with UCLA in 2026, with new coach Bob Chensey keeping the QB for his first season with the Bruins.
Notre Dame to play BYU with USC rivalry paused
Notre Dame and BYU have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning next season, marking a halt in the Fighting Irish's longtime annual series with rival USC.
Sellers set to 'run it back' with 2026 Gamecocks
South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers will stay with the Gamecocks for the 2026 season, the quarterback announced Monday in a video message posted on social media in which he said "I believe in the…
College Football Playoff: Quarterfinal first look
Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus key players, X factors and more.
The 25 most college football moments of the 21st century
From Clemsoning to coaches' rants and star ball boys, David Hale ranks the top moments since 2000.
College football transfer portal: Tracking who plans to enter the portal
The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.
Bowl season best bets: How to beat the bad bets while still getting in on the fun
Bowl season could be the last chance to back some beloved underdogs -- here's how to do it with all the chaos.
A reason (or two) to watch every one of this year's bowl games
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.
MVPs for every bowl game: Wazzu QB Zevi Eckhaus has 3-TD Potato Bowl
It's bowl season and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.
From Lane Kiffin to Pat Fitzgerald, we rank every FBS coaching hire
The coaching changes came at a dizzying clip. Which schools did the best -- and worst -- jobs?
Grading coaching hires: Penn State lands Matt Campbell
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
'He just took over': How Mark Fletcher became the engine powering Miami's run
The running back bounced back from loss to help propel the Hurricanes to the CFP quarterfinals.
Wetzel: Is this the last straw for NCAA enforcement?
The times keep changing; the NCAA might have been caught flat-footed again.
The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?
CFP first-round takeaways: Miami's run game, special teams woes and blowouts
After two nail-biters and two blowouts, we've got our quarterfinal. Here's what we've learned from the games.
What's next for the four CFP teams that were eliminated?
As teams are ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at offseason storylines and personnel priorities.
CFP Player Rank: Which players made the top 50?
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the CFP teams.
The most impactful 2026 recruit for every Power 4 team
The 2026 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospects who will be key factors next season.
2026 recruiting class rankings: Updated top 75 in wake of early signing period
How the classes stack up in the aftermath of the coaching carousel.
Inside the murky future of college walk-on athletes
College walk-on athletes remain a fixture of Americana, but a recent settlement has put that storyline in doubt.
MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 fan bases in 2025 that have the right to be most frustrated
Who has reason for jeer this holiday season? We break down which teams' fans have the most right to be mad.
McNeil dealt to A's amid Mets' offseason overhaul
The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.
Source: Yankees keep Blackburn on 1-year deal
The Yankees signed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million, a source told ESPN on Saturday.
Song signs 4-year deal worth $15M with Padres
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.
Red Sox acquire Contreras in trade with Cardinals
The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and additional pitching.
Lowe says Pirates are ready to contend in 2026
"I feel like there's a real opportunity there for a deep push and some playoff baseball in Pittsburgh," the newly acquired Brandon Lowe said Monday.
Power play: White Sox see Murakami fitting at 1B
The White Sox view newcomer Munetaka Murakami as a middle-of-the order bat who will start spring training as their first baseman, general manager Chris Getz said.
Versatile Polanco willing to move to 1B for Mets
Jorge Polanco's experience playing first base is all of one pitch, but it figures to be his primary position after signing a $40 million, two-year deal with the Mets.
Mariners sign OF Refsnyder to 1-year contract
The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
A 12-player blockbuster? Cy Young signings? Ranking the biggest MLB Christmas week moves
Who says the baseball offseason slows down for the holidays? Let's remember some free agent signings and trades.
MLB offseason grades: Another Met vet moves on as A's deal for McNeil
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Predictions for remaining top 10 free agents
Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker are among the big names yet to be signed. Where do they fit best?
Jurors say Skaggs, Angels shared blame for overdose death
Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.
Passan's MLB offseason update: Latest intel on Tucker, Bregman and blockbuster trades
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball-strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
Mondays off? Eliminate shadows? MLB managers talk about rules changes, opponents -- and each other
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
No more Nimmo, Timmy Trumpet and their all-time HR king: Remaking the Mets after historic collapse
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
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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