Avalanche sign forward Olofsson to 1-year deal
Forward Victor Olofsson, who spent last season with the Golden Knights, signed a one-year deal with the Avalanche.
NHL 26 Be A Pro Mode overhauls presentation and storyline
Players can take control of a single skater's career, from the minors to retirement, in Be A Pro Mode.
Kane among several eyeing Team USA roster spot
Red Wings star Patrick Kane is one of several players attending the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp with the hope of making the 2026 team.
Blues bringing in forward Lucic, 37, for tryout
Forward Milan Lucic, 37, out of the NHL since 2023, is being brought in by the Blues for a tryout.
The Hockey Diversity Alliance turns 5: Challenges, triumphs, what's next
What started as a group chat in 2020 has become a force for change in expanding hockey to underserved communities.
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk on Olympic gold, Canada rivalry and new NHL CBA
What's it like being on the cover of a video game with their dad? And what are their thoughts on the Winter Games?
Lightning's home now Benchmark International
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name, Benchmark International Arena, after the NHL team unveiled a multiyear agreement Wednesday with the mergers and acquisitions company.
EA Sports NHL 26 to use real player data from NHL EDGE in game
EA Sports has partnered with the NHL in an effort to make players behave more realistically.
'Era of Orange': Panthers, Flyers top NHL teams acknowledging Swift's new album
A plethora of squads around the NHL creatively posted about the announcement of Swift's new album.
Venmo requests and death threats: Heckling in the digital sports betting age
Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting money if they aren't getting the wins.
Kraken defenseman Evans agrees to 2-year deal
Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year contract extension, which carries a $2.05 million average annual value and runs through 2026-27.
Sens purchase 11 acres, inch closer to new arena
The Senators have reached an agreement on the purchase and sale of land parcels totaling 11 acres at LeBreton Flats, located just west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It's a significant step in…
Tkachuk: Could miss 2 or 3 months with surgery
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it.
Mammoth file lawsuit against bag manufacturer
The owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute.
NHL 26 reveals Matthew Tkachuk as cover star and sets release date
EA Sports' next hockey game is officially revealed.
Keith Tkachuk on Matthew, Brady, Olympic gold and his Hall of Fame snub
"There's nothing better than seeing your kids do what they love to do best," Tkachuk said of his All-Star sons.
Kraken mascot has run-in with bear at video shoot
Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a brown bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska.
Goals king Ovechkin finds partner for movie rights
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's goal-scoring king, has partnered with a technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his career.
Islanders sign top pick Schaefer to entry level deal
The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Robert Fleming, 'Miracle on Ice' chairman, dies
Robert Fleming, the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey committee for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal-winning team at the Lake Placid Olympics, has died at the age of 97.
📋 Field Yates' early mock draft of Round 1 for '26
Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.
Saints acquire WR Vele, send picks to Broncos
The Saints added to their receiver room ahead of the regular-season opener Wednesday, acquiring Devaughn Vele in a trade with the Broncos, who received two future draft picks in return.
Cowboys coach expects to have Parsons in opener
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the Sept. 4 season opener against the Eagles.
Sources: Jets land Phillips in 2nd DT trade of day
The Jets acquired Harrison Phillips from Minnesota, sources told ESPN, their second trade of the day for a defensive tackle after they added Jowon Briggs from the Browns.
49ers trade for WR Moore as Robinson suspended
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday on San Francisco's KNBR radio that wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended three games stemming from a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Report: Bullet fired into Reid's office in May '24
A bullet penetrated the glass in the practice facility office of Andy Reid while the Chiefs coach was working alone in it last year, The Kansas City Star reported Wednesday night.
Bucs' Godwin, Wirfs to come off PUP but not play
The Buccaneers plan to activate Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs off the active/PUP list and have the two stars on their 53-man roster to start the season.
Texans' Ward facing domestic violence civil suit
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward, who was arrested in June on a domestic violence charge, is now being sued by the woman he allegedly assaulted.
Bills' Allen to sit out entire preseason for 1st time
Buffalo Bills quarterback will not play in the preseason for the first time in his career.
The NFL Enjoyment Index: How fun is your team to watch? We ranked all 32
Which teams are must-watches every Sunday this season? We stacked all 32 by excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Washington.
Projecting next year's QB market: Most likely scenarios and long shot possibilities for 12 NFL teams
We picked teams with some level of QB1 uncertainty for 2026 and projected two potential outcomes for each: one likely, one not so likely.
NFC South betting preview: Bucs favored, but can Falcons or Panthers make noise?
Here are all the odds for each team in the division and our favorite bets.
AFC South betting preview: Texans favored; will Colts, Jags, Titans beat expectations?
Is it the Texans' division to lose, or will another team step up? Here are all the odds for each team in the AFC South and our favorite bets.
The best picks for each draft slot in Rounds 1 and 2 in 10-team leagues
Being prepared for anything gives you a leg up on draft day. We go through every slot to help you plan ahead and get off to a good start in your draft.
Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
Inside 'Camp Glenn': Tackling the owner, a vintage whistle and a full-circle moment
Aaron Glenn's first training camp at the helm of the Jets provided revealing moments for a coach looking to leave his stamp on a struggling franchise.
Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel formed unshakable wideout bond at Iowa State
The Texans' rookie wide receivers were both second-day picks, and both are trying to make a mark in the NFL.
Inside Brock Purdy's massive raise -- and the expectations for 2025 that follow
Purdy spent the offseason working on little things to improve his game after securing the biggest raise in NFL history.
Barnwell picks five NFL teams set to decline: Who could miss the playoffs entirely?
Which teams will take a step back and lose more games this season? We made five picks based on troubling signs, offseason subtractions and more.
It’s finally time! Where is your team in our preseason Power Rankings?
We stacked the best teams, plus named players, coaches and execs on the hot seat.
NFL preseason trade tracker: Every move leading up to the 2025 season
We are following every trade since the start of NFL training camps, including the most recent buzz from all 32 teams.
Did Broncos win Devaughn Vele trade? How'd the Jets fare in Harrison Phillips deal? Grading offseason trades
Who won the Broncos-Saints trade? What about the Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick swap? We sized up the offseason's trades.
Are the Colts, Anthony Richardson headed for a breakup? Is there a trade market? What's next?
Naming Daniel Jones the starter might have irrevocably damaged the relationship between the Colts and Richardson? Here's what to know.
What we're seeing at Vikings training camp: Felton, Addison avoid serious injuries
Follow our daily updates from Vikings training camp, including intel on the QBs, position battles and breakouts.
What we're hearing and seeing at 49ers training camp: McCaffrey looks like he's in midseason form
Follow our daily updates from 49ers training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
Cam Ward, Brian Callahan and the Tennessee Titans' historically worrying challenge
The past two No. 1 picks have seen their coaches fired in November. How will Cam Ward (and Brian Callahan) avoid the same fate?
Top 10 NBA players at 2025 EuroBasket: Where Jokic and Doncic stack up abroad
Neil Paine breaks down the Top 10 NBA superstars expected to appear at 2025 EuroBasket.
The stat that could swing every team's season
What numbers are teams focused on with just over a month until training camp starts?
Milestones to watch for this season for LeBron, Jokic and others
Important milestones to watch for, including another historic season from LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.
Carlisle signs multiyear extension with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
'28 L.A. hoops to start ahead of opening ceremony
Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, organizers confirmed Wednesday.
Former NBA star Wall retires after 11 seasons
John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons.
🏀 Lurking concerns for top 10 NBA contenders
What hurdles will they have to overcome to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy?
Nance parlays soccer fandom into digital show
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. has teamed up with the Men in Blazers Media Network to launch a weekly digital program featuring NBA players who will chat about their love of international…
Security guard pleads guilty in Heat jersey theft
Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, a former Miami Heat security officer and a 25-year retired veteran of the Miami Police Department, pleaded guilty Tuesday to transporting and transferring millions of dollars'…
Celtics sale finalized as Chisholm takes control
The sale of the Boston Celtics was finalized Tuesday, with private equity mogul Bill Chisholm taking over control of the NBA's most decorated franchise from a group led by Wyc Grousbeck.
Jalen Brunson, Natalia Bryant star together in new Nike Kobe sneaker ad
A key feature of the new Nike Kobe 3 Protro is diamond shapes on the upper and outsole in honor of Natalia.
'A Wildcat GOAT': Beal, Towns lead reactions to John Wall retiring from NBA
Congratulations poured in for John Wall after he announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.
Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Chris Boucher to the Celtics
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, live reports
Our NBA insiders have details on all the signings, trades and buzz for the NBA offseason.
Who can challenge Cooper Flagg for the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year award?
NBA analyst Kevin Pelton groups 11 players most likely to threaten the Mavericks' No. 1 pick for the auspicious award.
Schedule release: Timberwolves, Lakers lead top reveals
With the 2025-26 NBA schedule dropping, teams made sure to creatively announce their respective games.
The NBA schedule is out! Here are the best games -- and beefs -- to watch this season
Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down which 2025-26 games have the most intrigue.
When Knicks fans are banned from MSG, is there any coming back?
Despite backlash, MSG Entertainment's "attorney exclusion list" is still in effect, reportedly banning over a thousand lawyers since 2022.
Texas QB Manning says future plans still unclear
Texas quarterback Arch Manning says his playing future -- whether it's remaining with the Longhorns after this season or entering the NFL draft -- has yet to be decided despite recent comments by his…
Carr gets the keys: Irish name starting QB
Notre Dame redshirt freshman CJ Carr, grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, has been named starting quarterback, beating out sophomore Kenny Minchey.
Source: UTEP names former 5-star Nelson QB1
Former five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson, who has spent time with USC and Boise State, will be the starting quarterback at UTEP this season, a source told ESPN.
🎉 Connelly: Your guide to CFB fun in 2025
The biggest games, wildest races, must-see players and small-school mayhem. Bill Connelly is here for it all.
New Purdue coach Odom names Browne QB1
Purdue first-year coach Barry Odom has named Ryan Browne as the Boilermakers' starting quarterback ahead of next week's season opener against Ball State.
Arkansas OK's field rushing -- after 3-minute delay
Arkansas will allow football fans to rush the field following big wins, but only after a delay so the Razorbacks can avoid hefty fines.
Ruling clears way for 4 WVU players to compete
A federal judge has allowed four football players fighting NCAA eligibility rules to compete at West Virginia this season.
Missouri's Pribula, Horn to play in opener for QB1
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says both quarterbacks -- Beau Pribula and Sam Horn -- will play in Thursday's season opener as part of the competition to name a starter.
CFP selection committee to use enhanced metrics
The College Football Playoff selection committee will announce its first of six rankings Nov. 4 using enhanced metrics to help evaluate schedule strength and how teams perform against their schedule…
2026 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma cracks the latest top 40
As more of the best recruits commit, here's how the top classes stack up.
Big 12 betting preview: Dropoff coming from ASU post Skattebo?
Breaking down the best bets in the Big 12 conference ahead of the 2025 season, including what to make of Arizona State in the post-Cam Skattebo era.
Big Ten betting preview: Are the Buckeyes being undervalued?
Breaking down the best bets in the conference, including whether to bet the over on Ohio State's win total.
Don't sleep on them: The 43 players who could break out in 2025
We ranked the top 100 college football players, but which other players might do big things this season?
Vince Young's rise to college football legend began at Ohio State
Texas' 2005 title run started in Columbus, where Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to build a new legacy in '25.
College Football 2025: Ranking the best players from 1-100
Our experts rank the top 100 players as the start of the season approaches.
CFB Player Rank: Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?
Who was ranked too high? Our experts give their thoughts on the preseason top 100 list.
32 pick projections, eight months out: Yates’ early NFL mock draft of Round 1 has some surprises
Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.
Can DJ Lagway become Florida's next great quarterback?
In his sophomore season, the signal-caller will try to lead Florida to its first College Football Playoff appearance.
2025 CFB Preseason Power Rankings: What to expect from each top 25 team
Our college football experts rank the top 25 teams ahead of Week 0.
The Unforgotten: Two QBs and the game that tied them together forever
Two boys played football 50 years apart. The game tied them together forever.
'Building stuff is fun, man': How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt rise from its ruins
Never one to back down, Vandy's brash QB has made a name for himself in Nashville -- and he's not done yet.
Updated top 100 MLB prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1
Which budding stars have surged up our list now that the draft and trade season are behind us?
Red Sox icon Jason Varitek decides fantasy football draft order with batting practice
The Red Sox called on their current coach to be the deciding factor of their fantasy draft order.
'A League of Their Own' was a huge success. It also started a feud between Madonna and its host town
An interview snub and a stray comment about Prague led to a parking lot protest of the Queen of Pop.
Fantasy baseball news: Ohtani takes a breather; Perez returns for Royals
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Updated 2025 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
MLB Power Rankings: Can anyone top this No. 1 team?
Baseball's top team is still rolling -- though might be slowing down -- while one NL contender continues its fall down our list in Week 21.
Yankees tie MLB mark with 14 HRs over 2 games
New York finished with five home runs Wednesday night and 14 in the series sweep of the Rays, tying a major league record (Reds, 1999) for most homers in a two-game series.
Reds put C Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was placed on the injured list Wednesday because of a small fracture on the tip of his left thumb.
Astros' Trammell crashes into CF fence, carted off
Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell was being evaluated for a concussion and was dealing with stiffness in his neck and back, according to manager Joe Espada, after crashing into the center field fence…
Pirates calling up top pitching prospect Chandler
Baseball's top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, is getting called up to the majors by the Pirates.
Giants' Roupp carted off after spraining left knee
Giants right-hander Landen Roupp will undergo an MRI on his knee after leaving Wednesday night's game against the Padres on a cart.
Cubs' Tucker told in June he had fracture in hand
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose production at the plate has plummeted since July, was diagnosed in June with a hairline fracture in his hand.
Ohtani rocked, struck by liner in 'regrettable' start
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave up five earned runs and nine hits in four innings, and got hit on his thigh by a 93 mph line drive in an 8-3 loss to the Rockies.
Mets OF Nimmo (neck) exits early at Nationals
Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington because of neck stiffness.
🌎 Why Skubal, Skenes are best pitchers on planet
Here's what separates the Cy Young favorites from other aces, according to those who watch them most.
'I'm living proof': How Lucas Erceg is using his sobriety journey to inspire others
The Royals reliever has dealt with his issues with alcoholism. Here's how he is sharing his story.
Yankees and Mets in the AL East? Eight-team divisions? How a 32-team MLB might look
Expansion is coming to baseball -- and it's likely to bring some radical changes to the league.
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