NHL rookie roundtable: Gavin McKenna and other top rookies answer burning questions
How would you want people to describe your game? Most embarrassing hockey story? We got the answers to those questions and more from some of the NHL's top rookies.
No. 1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, outlined his season goals on Wednesday at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar
Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.
Goldeneyes GM steps down to fill head coach job
Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as the Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill the team's head-coaching vacancy, the PWHL announced on Thursday.
Celebrini extension makes him NHL's highest-paid
The $18.8 million average annual value on his five-year extension will make Macklin Celebrini the highest-paid player in the NHL.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for all the latest signings
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Blue Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year contract
The Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract.
Granato moves into adviser role with Canucks
Hockey Hall of Fame player Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Canucks' front office.
Tortorella let down by Vegas call after Final run
John Tortorella admits he was "disappointed" by the Golden Knights' decision not to retain him after their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final but says he is already thinking about another…
Kane returns for second stint with Blackhawks
The Blackhawks and Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $8 million as the winger returns to the team where he became an NHL superstar.
Blue Jackets sign Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season.
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.
'LeWinnipegJets': Jets capitalize on the Miami Heat's LeBron presser link mistake
The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.
Stars still eye long-term deal with Robertson
Stars GM Jim Nill said signing winger Jason Robertson to a long-term contract remains his goal, after the two sides ended a contentious negotiation with a one-year deal this week.
Ex-RB Lynch featuring at HDA's SummerFest
The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth SummerFest in Toronto this weekend, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest.
Robertson avoids hearing, takes Stars' $12M deal
After a season in which he led the club with 96 points, Dallas forward Jason Robertson, who nixed a trade to the Seattle Kraken this summer, avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Stars…
NHL takes over TV production for champion Canes
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the coming season…
Mammoth ink D Marino to 8-year, $54M extension
The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an 8-year, $54M extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Bedard: Kane back in Chicago would be 'incredible'
On the day the Blackhawks star met with the media after signing his new contract, Chicago's Connor Bedard made his pitch to winger Patrick Kane to return to the club he began his NHL career with and…
'That was intimidating': Behind the scenes at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp
Who will be the next great hockey player turned analyst? We attended the latest training program in New York to find out.
Blackhawks, Bedard agree to 5-year, $75M deal
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.
Deebo back to 49ers on 1-year deal, sources say
Free agent Deebo Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Buzz: Ricky Pearsall 'concern,' excitement about Jonathon Brooks
Is Pearsall's sleeper status in danger? Will Brooks emerge as the Panthers' starter by season's end?
Clay's Playbook: A game plan for your draft day
Mike Clay goes position by position and lays out a successful approach for 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Four NFL quarterbacks in Year 2 and where they need to improve: Solak on Ward, Dart, Shough and Sanders
Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders are entering Year 2 in the NFL. Let's find one spot where each sophomore QB must get better in 2026.
'I don't know who No. 3 is, but holy s---': Every NFL team's biggest training camp riser of all time
Let's look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason -- one from each team.
Latest news, buzz from training camps: Shedeur takes 1st-team reps; Gibbs sits out Lions' practice
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
Saints' Olave signs extension worth up to $132M
The Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam…
Mayfield felt 'disrespected' by Bucs' deal offers
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said Thursday that he felt "disrespected a little bit" that he and the team could not reach an agreement on a new contract before his imposed deadline of the…
Dak: Won't shy away from big goals for Cowboys
QB Dak Prescott said he isn't going to shy away from discussing what he thinks the Cowboys can accomplish this season. "Let's be the greatest offense there is," he said.
Payton chokes up over Brees invite for HOF intro
Sean Payton will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Wife of Falcons coach Ulbrich dies from cancer
Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday, the team announced.
Fanatics flip talking point for Harbaugh, Skattebo
Giants coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen have had conversations with running back Cam Skattebo following his backflip at Fanatics Fest two weeks ago.
Officer opted for no charge against Shanahan
Palo Alto Police said neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured Niners coach Kyle Shanahan.
🌮 A marriage proposal that included Taco Bell
The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend -- hot sauce and all.
Untold stories of NFL camp holdouts -- and hold-ins
Holdouts can be brutal. Here are some notable stories from each side of the bargaining table.
Tracking NFL preseason hold-ins: Robinson, Gibbs, Vea and Tuipulotu
Here is the latest on Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu.
How are the Bucs handling Mayfield, Vea's contract situations? 'We're just going to play ball'
Contract situations for Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week.
The legacy of Taysom Hill in New Orleans: 'There's only one'
The do-it-all player leaves behind a Saints career in which other teams have tried to replicate without much success.
The history of the Super Bowl in Los Angeles: 8 champions, 3 locations, 1 birthplace
We look back at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN (Feb. 14).
Cam Ward, Titans WRs bond in Miami in offseason to help create chemistry
After ranking last in passing plays of 40 yards or more, Tennessee's pass catchers worked together this offseason.
👀 Pacers' new Statement Edition pinstripe unis
The uniforms call back to the late-'90s Pacers, who also wore a pinstriped look.
76ers welcome LeBron with coronation fit for King
The 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.
Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet to Jones
The Nuggets have matched the Thunder's fully guaranteed two-year, $12 million offer sheet to Spencer Jones.
Draymond returns to Warriors on 1-year deal
Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal.
Blazers, Portland officials talk Moda Center revamp
Representatives from the Trail Blazers met with Portland city councilors to discuss a new lease and the commitment of public funds to renovate the aging Moda Center.
Sources: No plans for NBA games in Middle East
The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.
Sources: Clips, Kawhi inquiry could go into 2027
The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that…
Stacking which teams can keep the NBA's parity run going
The NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. Which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9, and which ones are a long way off?
Grades for every free agent signing, extension: Draymond, LeBron, Wemby and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Draymond Green returning to the Warriors on a one-year deal.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.
Egusi, Nigerians and Ewing: D.C. feels like home for Wizards rookie Felix Okpara
For 22-year-old center Felix Okpara, Washington is going to mean way more than the city where his NBA career begins. It is also home to one of the largest Nigerian and African communities in the…
Why the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron never got serious
LeBron James chose elsewhere, major upgrades never materialized and Golden State is again banking on continuity.
Forget 'trusting the process': How the rest of the NBA views the 76ers' daring moves
NBA insiders questioned why the four-time MVP would sign with the 76ers.
'Oh my gosh, here we go': How LeBron landed in Philadelphia
For 22-time All-Star LeBron James, his last decision was about loyalty -- not to any of his previous stops but to his own basketball compass.
2027 recruiting classes: Indiana, Penn State debut in expanded rankings
Summer recruiting is winding down. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.
Whittingham wants focus on football, not drama
New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Thursday that "hopefully we can put the drama to bed" following the series of scandals that have plagued the program in recent years.
Filing: Pata witness says he was offered bribe
Jailhouse informant George Jones did not testify in the first trial of Rashaun Jones. He told authorities that an attorney tried to pay him not to testify in the retrial.
UW QB Williams ready to go after near transfer
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr., who nearly transferred in January, says he "can't wait" to get the Huskies' season started September against Washington State.
Cignetti: Big Ten proven No. 1, not 'hype machine'
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, armed with statistical evidence, said the Big Ten doesn't "run a hype machine" and is "the best league in football."
🏈 Indiana to repeat? Previewing the Big Ten
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.
Pressured Terps coach leans on QB for revival
After a pair of "humbling" 4-8 seasons, Maryland coach Mike Locksley expressed confidence that sophomore quarterback Malik Washington can change the direction of the program.
NU's Braun raring to unveil new OC Kelly's offense
Northwestern coach David Braun raved about the team's offense under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, saying his arrival at the program marked a "transformative change."
Senate adjourns without scheduling PCSA vote
The U.S. Senate adjourned for the week Thursday without scheduling a vote for the Protect College Sports Act, a bill aimed at reforming college sports.
Belichick avoids GM comment amid UNC probe
Bill Belichick avoided questions about Michael Lombardi after North Carolina announced it had opened an investigation into the Tar Heels' GM.
College football X factors: Key issues for Top 25 teams
The players, position groups or situations that could swing the season for each of the top teams.
The 14 college football teams poised to break through and bounce back in 2026
Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?
Rock Chalk ... Algeria? How U.S. college campuses embraced World Cup visitors and made a profit
Messi at Auburn. Germany at Wake Forest. Kansas' love affair with Algeria. Colleges got into the World Cup and also profited from it.
100 games that explain college football in 2026
TV, realignment, stars and legends, postseason quarrels. Those themes have set up epic games and made the current sport.
Closer stock watch: Edwin Diaz set to return
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Fantasy baseball: Ohtani still sore, expected back for Dodgers and more Friday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Passan's MLB trade deadline preview: Skubal's suitors and intel, best fits for all 30 teams
From the contenders eyeing Tarik Skubal to the rebuilders, here's what every front office is thinking ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
MLB trade dominoes: Predicting where the 10 biggest names on the market will land
Based on what ESPN's Jeff Passan is hearing, we predict where the top trade candidates will land -- and how they impact each other.
Trade deadline buzz: All of our latest intel and rumors
Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 approaches.
🎧 30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'
Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.
Sources: Mets trade lefty reliever Minter to Twins
The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.
Ohtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Mariners because of lingering soreness in his left knee, but manager Dave Roberts said he will be back Friday.
Rays' McClanahan exits start with back tightness
Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan is listed as day to day after leaving Thursday's victory against the Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.
Red Sox to reevaluate Mead (wrist) in 4 weeks
Newly acquired Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead has a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks.
O's, amid catcher injuries, get Rogers from Tigers
The Orioles, riddled by injuries at the catcher position, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.
Collector pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani card, sells for $11M
A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and proceeded to sell it for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen.
Clemens walk-off slam quells sting of '25 selloff
Kody Clemens hit a grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth as the Twins beat the Royals 4-3 after being no-hit by Noah Cameron through six innings.
Wetzel: Recalling lessons of 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'
As Ohtani chases another MVP award, his former interpreter serves his punishment in a Pennsylvania prison.
Building the perfect MLB trade deadline for Yankees, Mets
From another extreme makeover in Queens to Mason Miller in the Bronx, here's a wish list for both New York teams.
The 12 teams that most need to make a deal by trade deadline day
From the Yankees and Red Sox to the Phillies and Cubs, the sport's biggest giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of the Monday deadline.
MLB Power Rankings: Wild-card contenders surge and fall ahead of trade deadline
There was little change to our top 10 in Week 18, but teams on the cusp of the playoff race saw quite a bit of movement as the deadline looms four days away.
'There just is less time to get out of the way': Why today's velo generation has led to historic HBP
Hunting velocity, weak control and a new "just wear it" philosophy: Inside the rise of hit batters in MLB.
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