Why the Avalanche will win the Cup, and where the other 31 teams finish
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.
Expert picks for the NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.
McDavid signs 2-year, $25M extension with Oilers
Star center Connor McDavid will remain with the Edmonton Oilers, signing a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $12.5 million.
🏒 Season preview: Teams' strengths, weaknesses
Will Florida win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Here's key intel on every club.
No 'clear-cut' Cup favorite as Panthers eye No. 3
As the Panthers, now dealing with some injury setbacks, vie for a three-peat, there is no clear-cut Stanley Cup favorite among sportsbooks to start the season.
Golden Knights keep Holtz, 23, with 2-year deal
A day before they open the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday signed veteran forward and former first-round pick Alexander Holtz, 23, to a two-year, $1.675 million contract after…
Bettman sees importance in NHL's Olympic break
Speaking before the opening of the regular season on Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters that he isn't the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break for the Milan-Cortina…
Panthers lift banner, open 'new chapter' with win
Moments before opening the regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get…
Sullivan's debut as Rangers coach spoiled by Pens
Mike Sullivan, a former New York assistant hired to be the next Rangers head coach in the offseason, made his debut Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, but his former team, the Pittsburgh…
Why the 2025-26 season is different for 'perfect ambassador for the game' Sidney Crosby
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?
Blues to win the Cup? Eight long-shot bets and why they could happen
A look at long-shot bets around the NHL, and why these bets have a better chance than you think.
Sportsbooks split on Stanley Cup fave, public backing Panthers, Leafs
Panthers? Hurricanes? Golden Knights? Sportsbooks can't agree on Cup favorite but public backing the Leafs.
Winners and losers of Connor McDavid's contract extension
No. 97 is sticking with the Oilers through 2027-28 -- with a wide range of downstream impacts around the NHL.
Cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft your team
The fantasy hockey cheat sheet has everything you need to prepare for the draft on one printable PDF.
He could go all the ... what?!? 7 times an NFL player dropped the ball short of the end zone
Emari Demercado, Adonai Mitchell and Jonathan Taylor will share the field Sunday and a bond they'd rather forget.
Facts vs. Feelings: Patience is a virtue. Until it isn't.
If your team isn't winning, shake things up. These seven players might offer sneaky start or trade value.
Matchup rankings: Matthew Stafford, Jacory Croskey-Merritt stand out
Here are the most and least favorable for Week 6 at QB, RB, WR and TE.
🏈 32 NFL players who could be two-way threats
The Jaguars rookie plays both wide receiver and cornerback. We found other versatile players across the league.
Titans waive former 1st-round pick Burks from IR
The Titans have waived wide receiver Treylon Burks from IR, ending the former first-round draft pick's time in Tennessee.
Cowboys' Jones fined $250K by NFL for gesture
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 by the NFL for his "inadvertent" obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Ravens shake up D, trade Oweh for Bolts' Gilman
The Ravens traded slumping pass rusher Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick in 2026, the teams announced.
OBJ accepts 6-game PED suspension from NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. has accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Eagles stars downplay meeting amid recent woes
Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts confirmed that they spoke with A.J. Brown earlier this week but dismissed the idea that the meeting was contentious.
QB-needy Bengals land Flacco in Browns trade
The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.
Sources: Cards fining Gannon $100K for RB spat
The Cardinals are fining coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for his sideline altercation Sunday with running back Emari Demercado, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: Giants WR Slayton likely out vs. Eagles
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is not expected to play Thursday night against the Eagles, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
'We're 0-5 and we own that': Just how bad have things gotten for the NFL's lone winless team?
New York's Aaron Glenn is off to a rocky start to his head coaching career, but here's a look at what history says about being 0-5.
Is L.A. undisciplined? Answering the biggest questions facing the Chargers right now
What happened to the Chargers? We answered three big questions after losing back-to-back games.
Buzz for Week 6: What we're hearing on Geno Smith, extension candidates, more
Are the Raiders worried about Smith? And which coordinators might get head coaching interest?
Reevaluating 32 bold NFL predictions, five weeks in: Which are on target, and which deserve a do-over?
We made 32 bold predictions before the season, one for every team. But do they hold up after five weeks? What has changed, and which need to be changed entirely?
Our NFL trade grades: We evaluated the Joe Flacco, Ravens-Chargers deals
We're grading NFL deals leading into the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline, including the Bengals' pickup of Joe Flacco and the Harbaugh family deal.
Can Flacco stop Bengals' slide? How does trade impact Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?
What Cincinnati's move for a 40-year-old QB means for its playoff hopes; how does Cleveland's QB chart change?
Is it better to have an early or late bye week? The answer may surprise you
The Eagles and Chargers revamped their offenses during a Week 5 bye last year. Will this year's early bye group (Steelers, Packers, Bears, Falcons) be as aggressive?
First bets for Week 6: Can Eagles-Giants hit the over? Who has the edge in 49ers-Bucs?
What Week 6 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are five early bets to track.
How the John Elway-led Broncos of the mid-2010s grew an NFL general manager tree
The Broncos turned into a GM factory under Elway, as four current and two former GMs were in Denver under his Super Bowl-winning regime.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Changes at No. 1, movement in the top 10 after Week 5?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally put the Milwaukee Bucks on the clock
In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
Kung Fu, meditation and a 'Dream Shake': Inside Victor Wembanyama's return
A 'traumatic experience' with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.
'You guys are idiots': Lakers weren't fazed by LeBron's 'Second Decision' social media post
The Lakers weren't worried about James retiring after his Monday "The Second Decision" post.
Fantasy basketball Ultimate Draft Board: Perfect picks for every round
André Snellings crunches the numbers, factors in average draft position and highlights the best spots to draft key players throughout your fantasy basketball draft.
↔️ How 14 teams will handle the trade deadline
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early NBA trade preview.
Tatum to assist Duke as hands-on player mentor
Duke said Tuesday that former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as "chief basketball officer."
Grizzlies' Morant week to week with ankle sprain
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is considered week to week due to a sprained left ankle he suffered during Sunday's practice, according to a team spokesperson.
Thunder PG Topic out 4-6 weeks after procedure
Thunder guard Nikola Topic had a testicular procedure on Monday and will be reevaluated in approximately four to six weeks.
Silver: ASG stays in L.A. despite Clippers inquiry
Adam Silver said there is "no contemplation" of moving the All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers' home arena as it investigates the team for possible cap circumvention.
Flagg displays versatility in 'fun' preseason debut
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg displayed the full package in his preseason debut, finishing with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a block.
LeBron raises glass in 'decision of all decisions'
LeBron James teased a second "decision," which turned out to be an ad for Hennessy, the cognac brand with which James has been a longtime partner. The announcement prompted a boost in ticket prices…
Fred VanVleet injury: Four things to know about its impact on Rockets, Kevin Durant
Our NBA insiders break down the injury's impact on the team, its players and what Houston could do to bolster its lineup.
Bottom 10: Things got even grimmer in Not-So-Happy Valley
Another loss by Penn State put the Nittany Lions -- and the Bottom 10 committee -- in a bit of a predicament.
Eli Manning in 'Chad Powers' reminds us to believe
Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and NFL legend, on "Chad Powers" and the possibility of second chances.
🏈 AP poll reaction: Next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 6.
Former player donates $50M to Stanford football
The Stanford football program received a $50 million gift from a former player, the school announced Wednesday, marking a significant donation as it attempts to revive the fortunes of the program…
Buffs' new Ralphie dubbed 'Brandy' after rock hit
Colorado's live buffalo mascot Ralphie VII has been given the new nickname of Brandy after Looking Glass' hit 1972 song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)."
Sources: OU's Mateer pushing to play vs. Texas
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is pushing to return for Saturday's game against Texas, sources told ESPN.
Report: UNC scraps plans for Hulu documentary
UNC has scrapped plans for a documentary series with Hulu, according to a report from Inside Carolina, after the team's 2-3 start on the season.
NCAA officially adopts Jan. 2-16 portal window
The NCAA has officially adopted Jan. 2-16 as its new, singular transfer portal window for all FBS, FCS players beginning in 2026.
Coach Prime has procedure, vows quick return
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was undergoing a procedure Tuesday related to blood clots, but he expects to be at practice on Wednesday and on the sideline for the Buffaloes' game Saturday…
Police: Lacy's driving set off events in fatal crash
Louisiana State Police released video and records related to a fatal crash in December 2024 they allege was caused by ex-LSU football player Kyren Lacy.
Sark defends culture at Texas after latest flop
Steve Sarkisian defended the culture at Texas after the Longhorns' latest high-profile loss.
The 2000 Sooners and 19 other unlikely champions
OU's 2000 title team came out of nowhere to win it all. Honoring their 25th anniversary, we look at other surprising champs.
CFP Bubble Watch: The 12 teams currently in and the four on the cusp
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
What's up with Arch? Coaches who have faced him and worked with him weigh in
The preseason hype for Manning is long gone, but the reasons for his struggles go beyond him.
Should you bet on Miami QB Carson Beck to win the Heisman?
As the odds shift for the Heisman Trophy and national championship, Pamela Maldonado explains how to bet them heading into Week 7.
Power Rankings: Penn State drops out of Top 25 as three new teams join the list
How have each of the Top 25 teams' offenses looked through Week 6?
Stop rate for all 136 CFB teams: Texas Tech takes top spot
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Cam Schlittler has the fire (and the fastball) to save Yankees' season
Facing elimination again, New York will ask its record-setting rookie for another October gem.
'Made a really good pitch look really bad': Judge meets his October moment at last
With an absurd home run in Game 3 of the ALDS, the Yankees superstar flipped his postseason script.
On MLB playoffs brink, will Tigers' unwavering faith be enough?
Manager A.J. Hinch's resolute confidence helped steady Detroit after tailspin. Can they pull it off again?
Why Wrigley Field has turned into a hitter's worst nightmare -- and what it means for this October and beyond
When the wind is blowing in, there are few things worse than stepping to the plate at the Friendly Confines.
🔥 How Dodgers unleashed October Roki Sasaki
After a disastrous MLB debut, L.A.'s new ninth-inning man has unleashed jaw-dropping stuff in October. Here's what fueled the sudden turnaround.
New Rays owners want park fixed, then new one
The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new ballpark to open in 2029.
Fox to air 7 games from '26 World Baseball Classic
Fox and its related networks will televise next year's World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English and Spanish rights to the tournament.
Phillies star Harper OK with boos: 'I love our fans'
Bryce Harper said he doesn't mind the boos from an angry Phillies fanbase, calling them some of the best fans in baseball and a crowd he enjoys.
Sasaki 'primary option' at closer, says Roberts
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Roki Sasaki is "definitely the primary option now" to close games in the ninth inning, but that is also contingent on his workload.
M's show off 'complete team,' now on cusp of ALCS
The Mariners got contributions from nearly every player and in every phase of the game Tuesday night to beat the Tigers 8-4 in Game 3, putting them one win from the ALCS.
Judge HR rescues Yanks as 'ghosts' keep ball fair
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance as the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays in Game 3.
Phillies' 2025 ballpark bite to beat: the 'Fall Classic Shake'
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
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