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The Florida Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on Oct. 7 to kick off the 2025-26 NHL season ahead of their opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs traded rugged forward Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday for defenseman Henry Thrun.
The Avalanche signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension through 2027-28 on Thursday.
The Stars and Penguins swapped defensemen Thursday with Dallas sending Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in return for Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round pick.
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
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The Lightning traded reigning Hobey Baker award winner Isaac Howard to the Oilers Tuesday for prospect center Sam O'Reilly.
Gavin McKenna, 17, the projected No. 1 pick of 2026 NHL draft, is committing to Penn State, he announced on 'SportsCenter' on Tuesday, telling ESPN that he feels "this is the next step in my…
The Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason.
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have ratified their four-year extension of the CBA, which includes an 84-game regular season, through 2030.
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The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that…
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social…
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The Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have reached agreement on a contract extension that ties him to Chicago through the 2029 season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is scheduled to make $7.5 million in the final year of his deal, wants a new contract or a trade, sources told ESPN.
Longtime Cardinals left tackle Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowler who spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the franchise, has died at age 65.
Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, issuing a heartfelt statement on the first anniversary of his father's death.
Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on a domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and…
The NFLPA's executive committee, in a message sent to membership, expressed its support for executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. as it looks into issues reported by ESPN last week.
The Riverside County sheriff told TV station 9NEWS that the investigation into Jeff Sperbeck's death after a fall from a golf cart found nothing criminal.
Najee Harris suffered an eye injury in a July 4 fireworks incident, but his agent said the Chargers running back "is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season."
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The Dallas Mavericks guard seemingly posted photos with the Grammy-winning rapper on Instagram over the weekend.
The Cavaliers guard popped out with an engagement ring with the singer/songwriter Friday.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum.
Myles Turner said a big factor in leaving the Pacers to sign with the Bucks was about "staying competitive."
Cole Anthony agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, and the 25-year-old guard plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources told ESPN on Saturday night.
The top two choices in the NBA draft, Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, faced off Saturday in the NBA summer league, and flashed an enticing view of what might be on the horizon next season during the…
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday, closing with an eagle in a wire-to-wire victory in the celeb event.
The trade between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings that swapped Jonas Valanciunas and Dario Saric was finally made official Saturday.
The Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA summer league, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The Cavaliers have rewarded president Koby Altman and other key members of the front office with multiyear extensions, sources said.
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For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.
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Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school.
Scouts say as many as seven QBs have caught the NFL's eye.
Trinity University said on Friday that 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, the daughter of Tigers offensive coordinator Wade Lytal, was confirmed dead after being missing since the Guadalupe River floods hit…
Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs landed a commitment from five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro on Saturday, the No. 2 ranked TE prospect in the 2026 cycle.
Ex-Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who triggered an NCAA investigation into sign-stealing, says he knew almost every signal in seven games over two seasons.
The Sun Belt's CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league's 14th member Monday morning, sources told ESPN.
After three straight openers with a loss, LSU coach Brian Kelly has shifted his emphasis from end-of-year goals to focusing on Week 1, which is against Clemson.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says his league and the Big Ten have a "different view" on the College Football Playoff format, which could lead to the possibility that it remains a 12-team format in…
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Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has dropped out of Tuesday's All-Star Game to attend to a family matter. He had been added as a replacement for Jose Ramirez.
The Mets' Sean Manaea made his season debut after being activated off the 60-day IL, giving up one run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings.
The franchise celebrated selecting the son of former Rockies player Matt Holliday in the MLB draft by posting baby pics of Ethan in Rockies gear.
The Nationals took high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, while Tyler Bremner went No. 2 to the Angels and LSU's Kade Anderson to the Mariners at No. 3.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer as the Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1 win over the Rays.
Terry Francona became the 13th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2 on Sunday.
Multiple Phillies players ripped MLB's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the NL All-Star roster.
The Yankees are unsure of the severity of Max Fried's blister on his left index finger and will wait to see how the rotation will line up coming out of the All-Star break.
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