Is the Carlsson blunder a fireable offense? Did th...
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Ducks dodge another offer sheet, re-sign Mintyukov...
Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who has 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three seasons, signed a five-year contract extension Sunday worth $36 million with the…
Giroux re-signs with Sens, to play 20th season
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed F Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $5 million -- his 20th season -- with just $2 million counting toward the salary cap and $3 million in performance bonuses.
🏒 Offseason trade grades: Trocheck, Nurse, more
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
No. 1 overall pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs
The Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Preds give new forward Bourque 6-year, $33M deal
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in…
Stars' top scorer Robertson files for arbitration
Stars winger Jason Robertson, Dallas' leading scorer who declined a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken in a potential sign-and-trade deal, filed for salary arbitration Sunday.
Flames sign Nemec to 5-year, $36.25M deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million on Monday.
Ovi not sure about end, wife says maybe 2 years
Alex Ovechkin won't commit to this being his last season, saying his wife said one year, maybe two.
Sens legend Alfredsson leaves to join Leafs' staff...
Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is leaving to join the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the Leafs announced Tuesday.
How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin...
A three-word social media video signaled the Great 8's return. But the Caps had been quite busy well before that.
NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for Andersen, C...
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
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NHL free agency 2026: Which players improved their...
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Best running backs? Execs, coaches and scouts help...
We asked execs, coaches and scouts from around the league to rank their top 10 running backs for this season.
Let's stack the NFL's best cornerbacks: This year'...
Decision-makers around the NFL ranked the top 10 cornerbacks. Who is the NFL's best -- Pat Surtain II or Derek Stingley Jr.?
Late Cowboys' player Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
👀 Payton called fourth-down fake punt vs. Bills
As the Denver Broncos made their run to the AFC Championship earlier this year, ESPN's Seth Wickersham spent all two weeks of the playoffs with coach Sean Payton.
Chris Johnson aims to revive Ice Bucket Challenge
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson is calling for the revival of the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the progressive nervous system disease.
Former Titans scout Taylor found guilty of murder
Blaise Taylor, a former defensive back at Arkansas State and NFL scout for the Titans, was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and her unborn child Wednesday in a Nashville courtroom.
Calais Cambell's mother dead, brother charged
The brother of Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check.
Chiefs' Kelce, Swift marry in ceremony at MSG
The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end said "I do" in front of a celebrity-filled guest list at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Bears QB Williams gifts Pope autographed jersey
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
Sources: CB Douglas to sign with Commanders
Free agent CB Rasul Douglas is planning to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Amid case, Arnold clears waivers, now a free agent...
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, 23, facing legal issues in Florida after he was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, cleared waivers Monday afternoon and has…
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Mike Clay digs into his Best Ball results to highlight five value picks at all levels of the draft pool.
Mike Evans and 11 others who will bounce back this...
Eric Karabell highlights players who disappointed in 2025, but are poised for a better 2026.
Olaivavega Ioane's physicality can become foundati...
Baltimore used their No. 14 overall pick on Ioane, who became only the second guard selected by the Ravens in the first round.
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Here's how every NFL roster stacks up ahead of the season, plus strengths, weaknesses, and X factors.
Inside the Broncos' playoff run: Fifteen days with Sean Payton
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
Adam Sandler's plans after Taylor Swift and Travis...
The comedian officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Celebrities bring style to Taylor Swift-Travis Kel...
A-list celebrities arrived in style to the couple's Madison Square Garden wedding festivities.
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Decades before Taylor Swift met Travis Kelce, RussField was the first power couple.
The man behind the Commanders' rebrand once approved Oreo flavors
Before overseeing Washington's uniform overhaul, team president Mark Clouse helped guide one of America's most recognizable brands.
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Amid summer blockbusters, an examination of the revamped and reshuffled conference hierarchy.
Judging the five biggest overreactions to NBA free...
NBA trade season has been hot. The takes? Even hotter! We judge the five biggest overreactions to the first week of free agency.
Free agent grades: Cavs' max deal for Mitchell
Evaluating free agent signings and extensions, including Cleveland signing Mitchell to a nearly $275M deal.
Gone-is: Antetokounmpo posts goodbye to Bucks
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade became official on Monday, ending his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks as he heads to the Miami Heat.
Ex-NBA star Odom to enter plea deal in DUI case
Former NBA star Lamar Odom, 46, is expected to plead no-contest to reduce a DUI charge he received in January to reckless driving.
Jokic opts to wait on Nuggets extension until '27
Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his desire to say with the Nuggets long term but said he's opting to wait until next summer to sign an extension.
Stevens cites 'challenging' path for Brown trade
Brad Stevens said Monday that the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to keep the team competitive and add more optionality with draft assets.
Lowry retires as Raptor after 20 NBA seasons
Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons and won an NBA championship
Sources: Lakers still pursuing free agent Kuminga
The Lakers continue to pursue unrestricted free agent wing Jonathan Kuminga, but they have not yet given him an enticing enough offer to commit, sources told ESPN.
Cavs' Mitchell agrees to $273M max extension
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.
Sources: Finals MVP Brunson having wrist surgery
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had surgery on his left wrist, and the Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, sources told ESPN.
NBA execs react to the shocking Jaylen Brown trade...
How execs view the 76ers' deal for Jaylen Brown, and why the star's value was lower than most thought.
Why LeBron broke up with the Lakers first -- and t...
It was a marriage of convenience -- the NBA's most famous team mired in dysfunction, matched with the world's best and most famous player. Their divorce is just as convenient.
Pine out as Air Force athletic director after 7 ye...
Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.
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Ex-Penn State pledge Khalil Taylor picks Nebraska
Four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska.
Oregon lands another 5-star in No. 5 WR Sabb
Five-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb, ranked No. 20 in the SC Next 300, committed to Oregon on Friday, handing Ducks coach Dan Lanning his second five-star pledge this week.
Judge ups bond for ex-Cane Jones after jail arrest...
A judge increased the bond of former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is charged with murder, after he was arrested for allegedly possessing synthetic marijuana in jail.
Ex-Bucknell coach charged in player hazing death
Former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing in the 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., who collapsed at a team…
Deion 'can't wait' for CU opener after 3-9 season
Moving past Colorado's dismal 3-9 season, coach Deion Sanders declared confidence Tuesday at Big 12 media days that the page has been turned to 2026 in Boulder and better days are ahead.
Bill Connelly's conference previews: Breaking down...
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Texas Tech's QB questions and what happens in the ...
Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
'The world melted down': Inside Brendan Sorsby's e...
The fighting behind the scenes between the Big 12 and Texas Tech, and the NFL's ultimate decision of denial.
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There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
100 numbers, 100 debates: The best at every number in CFB history
ESPN's college football staff spent the past few months determining the best player ever for every jersey number.
'It was personal': Irked Schlittler bounces back
Bouncing back from a disappointing loss to the Detroit Tigers, Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this year as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Monday in…
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With the All-Star break approaching, it's time to look at the leaders for MVP, Cy Young and more.
Kepler hits first home run since 80-game ban ended...
Veteran outfielder Max Kepler, 33, homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension…
Cavalli's suspension for brawl in Boston reduced
Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli's suspension for his role in last Tuesday's brawl at Boston has been reduced on appeal, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
Rushing single in 11th gives Dodgers 60th win
In their first extra-innings game of the season, the Dodgers reach win No. 60 on a Dalton Rushing single in the 11th.
Pirates place SS Griffin on IL with finger injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with what the team called a sagittal band injury to his left ring finger. The move is retroactive to…
Brewers call up prospect Lara after 7-year deal
Outfield prospect Luis Lara, 21, was called up to the Brewers on Tuesday before their doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Yankees' Rice to take his cuts in Home Run Derby
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads the team with 25 home runs, will be swinging for the fences during the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13.
Sanchez allows career-worst 9 ER in Phils' loss
Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in the Phillies' surprising 15-1 loss to Kansas City on Monday afternoon, telling reporters that the…
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MLB All-Star Home Run Derby: Breaking down the fie...
The sluggers who will be swinging for the fences in Philly are being named. Here's how they match up.
MLB All-Star Game rosters: Snubs, other takeaways
Many of baseball's biggest names are headed to Philly, but some deserving stars will be watching from home.
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2026 MLB draft guide: One big question and latest ...
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We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead as baseball enters its most jam-packed month.
Where does Aroldis Chapman rank among the greatest...
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