Caps trade vet defenseman Carlson to Ducks
In what might be the most surprising development ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, John Carlson's time with the Capitals is over as he has been sent to the Ducks.
🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
Panthers keep Bobrovsky, pivot to contract talk
After taking calls, but failing to deal goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the plan now is to try and get a new deal done with the 37-year-old netminder.
Red Wings acquire D Faulk from rebuilding Blues
The Red Wings have acquired 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk in a trade with the Blues.
Isles land Blues captain Schenn for playoff push
The Islanders have acquired Brayden Schenn in trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, 34, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.
Cup Final regular Perry heads back to Lightning
Corey Perry is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings.
Hawks send Foligno to play with brother on Wild
The Wild have traded for Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother, Marcus.
Spurned by Parayko, Sabres land Stanley, Schenn
The Sabres addressed their blueline Thursday night by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko.
Leafs trade McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings
The Maple Leafs dealt forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and forward Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
Live NHL trade tracker for 2025-26: All the deals made before March 6 deadline
Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.
NHL trade grades: Brayden Schenn costly, but worth risk for Islanders
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March
Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.
Weekly pickups: Evander Kane, Luke Hughes and moves to make before the trade deadline
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Upgrades, downgrades and fantasy hockey reaction to the 2026 NHL trade deadline
Your one-stop shop for the fantasy hockey insights and reactions for the biggest moves from the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
Source: Rams re-sign Curl in another DB splash
The Rams are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
🏈 Reid's post-combine mock draft: 64 predictions
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.
Sources: Watson deal reworked to shrink cap hit
The Browns have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space and lowers what was the…
Sources: Raiders set to release veteran QB Smith
The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Vikings center Kelly, 32, retires after 10 seasons
Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Vikings.
Chargers ink Biadasz to replace retired Bozeman
The Chargers and free agent center Tyler Biadasz have agreed to a deal, the team announced Friday. Biadasz will replace Bradley Bozeman, who retired last week.
Bills release 4, including CB Johnson, WR Samuel
The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant.
OT Decker, longest-tenured Lion, asks for release
Offensive lineman Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested his release, he announced on social media.
Sources: Texans grant Mixon request for release
Joe Mixon, who missed all of 2025 with a foot injury, has been granted his release by the Texans, sources said.
Offseason adventures, featuring 49ers QB Mac Jones in Cabo
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback enjoyed a memorable weekend in Cabo for a camp.
Barnwell: Sizing up the DJ Moore, Trent McDuffie blockbuster trades from all angles
What do the moves mean for all four teams?
NFL offseason trade/signing grades: How did the Chargers fare in the Tyler Biadasz deal?
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Chargers inking Biadasz to a three-year deal.
Lamar's contract situation: Why Ravens are hoping for extension sooner rather than later
It's clear that Jackson's contact situation has significant ramifications for Baltimore.
What 20 NFL free agents could earn next week: Projecting contracts, guarantees and landing spots
Dan Graziano made calls around the NFL to get a sense of how contracts might look for 20 free agents and then made predictions on exact terms.
2026 NFL free agency: Biggest needs, predictions for 32 teams
Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth keeping an eye on when free agency opens March 11.
Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9. Here's the latest intel.
Mike Clay's fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026: Jeremiyah Love on top
With the NFL draft fast approaching, Mike Clay provides his rankings and analysis of 80 of the top skill position players from the combine and what to expect in fantasy.
Why the Bengals' offseason means so much to Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor
Challenged by their star QB to make meaningful changes, the Bengals face a very important offseason.
Simulating the free agent market for Malik Willis
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis.
Why is Kyler Murray's free agency a little different? Let's answer nine big NFL offseason questions
Where will Kyler Murray land? Could offensive linemen get paid big money? Who is the best edge-rushing option? And what will happen with A.J. Brown?
Who got the franchise tag or transition tag this NFL offseason?
Three players were franchise-tagged, and one player was transition-tagged. Here's what to know.
NFL franchise and transition tag winners, losers: Solak sizes up deadline dominoes
Breece Hall, George Pickens and Kyle Pitts Sr. were franchise-tagged, and Daniel Jones got the transition tag. What does it all mean for free agency?
Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players in the NFL draft class, starting with Fernando Mendoza.
NFL draft rankings update: Miller restacks the 2026 class after the combine
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings, listing his top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.
Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?
Dubs surprise in OT as Curry says, 'Keep going'
In the hours leading up to the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of…
Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley in a contract dispute with his former agency.
Despite rust, Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut
In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he is the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a…
Flagg return from injury spoiled by late Magic rally
Cooper Flagg returned to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Thursday night after missing eight games because of a left midfoot sprain and had 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Orlando…
LeBron bests Kareem for most made FG in history
LeBron James made the 15,838th field goal of his career to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DUI
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) out against Pacers
The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced.
Achilles healed: Celtics OK Tatum for Fri. return
Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.
How Jayson Tatum's improbable return could change the NBA title race
Here's the latest on Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.
Risers and fallers: Sheppard, Achiuwa moving up; Vucevic, DeRozan sliding down
Should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic, Miles Bridges and others?
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Brian, Vincent Goodwill and King McClure break down draft prospects, including the battle to be No. 1 pick.
Nine big questions for the nine top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft
What key questions remain for Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 draft class?
As a 'mysterious' illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors reckon with the future
The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.
Witten's son Cooper, 4-star OLB, chooses Sooners
Cooper Witten, the son of former NFL All-Pro TE Jason Witten and a four-star OLB recruit, has committed to O:klahoma for the 2027 cycle.
Judge sets May retrial date in Miami murder case
Prosecutors will retry ex-Miami football player Rashaun Jones on May 18 after a judge declared a mistrial due to a hung jury in the second-degree murder case.
Source: Akron gets NCAA waiver for postseason
Akron, which sat out the 2025 postseason due to academic reasons, got a waiver from the NCAA to play in the postseason in 2026, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Canes get commitment from 4-star WR Lennear
Miami secured the commitment of a top in-state target Thursday night with a pledge from four-star WR Nick Lennear, ESPN's No. 26 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
Ex-Packers STC Bisaccia added to Clemson staff
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.
Holtz, college football coaching great, dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89.
NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
Fired Michigan coach Moore reaches plea deal
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge…
🌡️ Way-too-early coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
What you need to know about the 2027 QB recruits
With the majority of the QBs still undecided, the next few months should get interesting.
Which college football roster moves will reign supreme in 2026?
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026.
How the top running back signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.
Reid's new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising?
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds.
NFL draft rankings update: Miller restacks the 2026 class after the combine
Matt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings, listing his top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.
Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 college football teams
Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?
SEC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the SEC as camps get ready to open.
ACC spring football preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
Big 12 spring football preview: Storylines, key positions and players to watch
With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.
Wetzel: No tax on tips? How about 'no tax on NIL'?
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
The curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterback
It took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL?
⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
Braves: Sans Profar, 'someone's gonna step up'
Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.
Reports: Phillies' Rojas to fight possible drug ban
The Phillies' Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension after allegedly testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports.
Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow
Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.
Ex-Pirates star McCutchen signs with Rangers
The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.
Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA
Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth…
Angels prez Carpino retiring, replaced by Jolly
John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.
Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan cruises in WBC
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.
Astros' Peña 'very uncertain' over finger's healing
Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.
Charter flights, team dinners and rivals bonding: Inside Team USA's WBC arrival
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
An Athletic hits 50 homers? Four Royals hit 30? Bold predictions for every AL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.
A Brewer goes 30/30? A Giant wins the batting title? Bold predictions for every NL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.
How an insurance mess shaped the tournament
A former Team USA captain denied. A squad so decimated it threatened to leave the tournament.
World Baseball Classic predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.
Our favorite prop bet for every team
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
Tom Seaver memorabilia auction nets $1.8M, led by $854K 1969 WS ring
The World Series ring marks the third-highest auction sell for a sports championship ring.
'I'll close my eyes': Diamondbacks' Counsell makes pro debut against father Craig's Cubs
Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster for a spring training clash with the Cubs, who are managed by his father.
With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.
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