Kraken, Amazon Prime arrange streaming deal
The Kraken will be the first NHL team to have a streaming deal with Amazon Prime Video for all non-nationally televised games.
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Georgiev 'proves people wrong,' leads Avs' G2 win
After giving up seven goals in Game 1, Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev responded in a big way Tuesday night as Colorado evened its first-round series with Winnipeg.
Injured Leafs forward Nylander misses Game 3
William Nylander sat out again after missing the first two games of Toronto's first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against Boston.
Sources: Pesce injury 'significant,' to miss time
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a "significant" lower body injury that will keep him out some time, but it does not mean he is absolutely out of the playoffs, sources told ESPN.
Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on…
Stars seek answers, down 2-0 again to Knights
The Stars dropped their sixth straight game to the Golden Knights and find themselves in a 2-0 series hole to Vegas for the second straight postseason.
How the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
Sharks fire Quinn after historically woeful season
The Sharks have fired coach David Quinn after two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project.
'The most dangerous man on the ice': How Auston Matthews can level up his legacy in Round 1
He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.
NHL Playoff Rank: The top 50 players, led by Auston Matthews at No. 1
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.
Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them
This is the eighth time in history that a fired coach has faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.
Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.
Leaving Arizona: Everything you need to know about the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City
Why Utah? What's the future of the NHL in Arizona? What will the new team be called, and where will it play? Answers to all of that and much more here.
'Oh Yeah!' Kool-Aid McKinstry adds flavor to NFL nickname game
The former Alabama star looks to join the unofficial club of players with nicknames that superseded their given names.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt the latest additions to the NFL's father-son club
The star wideout and offensive tackle -- both likely first-round picks -- are looking to join the Mannings, McCaffreys, Bosas and more.
Why the Lions gave St. Brown, Sewell a record-breaking $162M in guaranteed money
The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028.
Hurst retires, leaving Saints in bind before draft
The retirement of James Hurst after 10 NFL seasons leaves the Saints with more offensive line questions on the eve of the 2024 NFL draft.
Bateman gets extension, makes Ravens history
The Ravens have agreed to a three-year contract extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman that runs through the 2026 season.
Sources: Steelers won't pick up option on Fields
The Steelers are not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, league sources told ESPN.
Cowboys pick up 5th-year option for star Parsons
The Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option for star edge rusher Micah Parsons.
Lions to ink St. Brown, Sewell to $100M+ deals
The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
Washington to retire CB great Green's No. 28
Darrell Green will become the fifth player in Commanders franchise history to have his number retired.
Bengals DE Hendrickson requests to be traded
Bengals three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants more long-term security than the team has offered and has requested to be traded, his agent confirmed to ESPN.
Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium
The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's…
'Our fans asked us to be more H-Town': Texans deliver with new uniforms
Houston's new looks for 2024 include an "H-Town Blue" Color Rush set, as well as a Battle Red combo with an alternate helmet.
'It's time for a change': Broncos unveil new uniforms, including Orange Crush throwbacks
Denver's set has not undergone any major changes since 1998. Check out all the details on the new looks here.
2024 NFL draft: Betting public expecting fewer QBs in first round
Doug Greenberg details how one specific prop bet has gained the attention of the betting public.
Jayden Daniels heavy favorite to be drafted No. 2 overall
The betting public has big interest in who will go No. 2, and odds have shifted heavily toward Jayden Daniels.
Projecting the Giants' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft
The Giants own the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, with needs at both quarterback and wide receiver.
What's at stake and players to watch for Steelers' 2024 draft
Here's what to expect when the Steelers are on the clock over the next three days.
Dolphins prepare for first first-round pick since 2021
With no picks in the third or fourth round, Miami needs to make hay early and late in the 2024 NFL draft.
Will Trey Hendrickson's trade request alter Bengals' draft plans?
Hendrickson set the Bengals record with 17.5 sacks last season, and he's looking for a new deal.
NFL Nation mock draft: Caleb at No. 1, Harrison at No. 4 and a big surprise at No. 5
There was no surprise when the Bears picked Caleb Williams No. 1, but things got interesting after that.
A No. 1 draft pick, new stadium and how Kevin Warren plans to make the Bears 'exceptional'
Warren just concluded his first full year on the job during one of the most consequential periods in Bears history.
Bear down or bust? A look at Chicago's all-time first-round quarterbacks
From Jim Harbaugh to Justin Fields, here's how first-round Bears QBs fared during their time in the Windy City.
One year after the Rodgers trade: Jets GM Joe Douglas doesn't regret losing 2024 pick
April 24 marks the anniversary of when the Jets made the biggest trade in team history for the future Hall of Famer.
What Aaron Donald taught the NFL about the draft
There was skepticism surrounding Donald's size, but the people in the Rams' draft room knew what they had in the pass-rusher out of Pitt.
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.
Kawhi returns in loss with eye on restoring rhythm
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss.
Luka leads way with defense as Mavs even series
Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.
Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'
New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was…
Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes
The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.
French teen Salaun submits paperwork for draft
French forward Tidjane Salaun, a projected top-15 pick, told ESPN he has submitted paperwork to the NBA office making him eligible for the 2024 draft.
Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night.
Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1.
Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled by a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?
Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic
The Cavaliers have held the Magic below 90 points in both Games 1 and 2.
'Don't let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series
The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition.
Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?
The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.
'We've got to be better': Suns leave Minnesota down 2-0 in series
The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.
LeBron James rips officiating: What is replay center for?
"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest," James said following Lakers' Game 2 loss.
The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
Bush's restored Heisman a natural progression in new college sports world
Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back is a natural result of college sports' new name, image and likeness rules.
Sankey brushes off talk of college 'super league'
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he wasn't interested in discussing a so-called "super league" in college athletics and pushed back on the narrative that college sports is in a crisis.
Iowa quarterback D. Hill enters transfer portal
Junior quarterback Deacon Hill, who started Iowa's final nine games of 2023 after Cade McNamara's knee injury, has entered the transfer portal.
Auburn lands Penn State WR Lambert-Smith
Auburn's passing game received a big boost Wednesday when wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, who led Penn State in receiving last season, signed with the Tigers.
QB Rashada heading to Georgia for 2024 season
Quarterback Jaden Rashada will join the Bulldogs after appearing in three games for the Sun Devils last season.
DT Harmon is 7th Spartan to join portal in week
Michigan State defensive lineman Derrick Harmon has entered the portal Tuesday, the 10th scholarship player for the Spartans to enter the database since April 16.
LSU running back Emery enters transfer portal
LSU running back John Emery Jr. has entered the transfer portal as a graduate student.
Heisman Trophy returned to Bush after 14 years
The Heisman Trust is returning the Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush and a replica to USC after the former running back had forfeited the award in 2010.
The meteoric, improbable and perhaps-never-to-be-duplicated rise of Quinyon Mitchell
In an era of NIL and transfers, is Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell one of the last non-power-conference top draft picks?
Royals' Marsh exits after taking line drive to arm
Kansas City right-hander Alec Marsh suffered a forearm contusion, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night.
Rangers' Seager hit by pitch, exits with hurt shin
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Wednesday night's game following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.
Bellinger has fractured ribs; Cubs add prospect
With outfielder Cody Bellinger heading to the injured list with two fractured ribs, the Cubs called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Yanks' LeMahieu (foot) shut down at least 1 week
Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down at least one week after tests Wednesday revealed swelling in his right foot.
Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's
Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.
Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award
Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
Ohtani has 3 doubles amid Dodgers' 20-hit night
Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major-league-leading batting average to .371 as the Dodgers routed the Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Who's No. 1 one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz took baseball by storm as a human highlight reel. Now, the 6-foot-5 shortstop and his team are looking to turn all that style into a little more substance.
‘There's a common theme with all these guys that are going down’: Pitchers weigh in on MLB’s injury epidemic
The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.
Mining the MLB cellar for fantasy baseball gold
Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers.
Pitching, defense and a budding star: Why the red-hot Royals might actually be for real
Kansas City has had a surprising and enjoyable run to open the season. Now, the question is whether it's going to be a long run.
Dodgers East? Milwaukee Plus? Inside David Stearns' plan to turn Mets into MLB's new model franchise
From the small-market Brewers to the Big Apple, here's how the Mets' new president is reimagining things in Queens.
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