Canadiens' D-man Matheson gets $30M extension
The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30-million contract extension on Friday.
Ducks goalie Dostal (upper body) out 2-3 weeks
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal will miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.
'No Plan B' if Olympic hockey arena is not ready
An official for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics said "there is no Plan B" if the main ice hockey arena, which is still under construction, is not ready for the Winter Games.
Mammoth's Keller thanks Blues for tribute to dad
Mammoth captain Clayton Keller expressed gratitude to the Blues, who held a pregame moment of silence Saturday for his father, who died on Thanksgiving Day.
Islanders' Palmieri has torn ACL, out 6-8 months
Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri tore his left ACL in Friday's loss to the Flyers and will miss the next six to eight months.
✍ Grading all 32 teams at the quarter mark
From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.
Rangers' home woes reach 'unacceptable' level
A 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden dropped the New York Rangers to 2-8-1 on home ice this season, a baffling stretch in which the team has scored just…
Can the Predators turn their season around?
Nashville is the worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades?
The Thanksgiving Panic Index: Which NHL teams are the most concerned?
Teams in playoff position on the holiday tend to stay there (77.1% since 2005). Who is in the best and worst shape?
December schedule hacks: Stack your lineups with Devils, Mammoth players
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for December, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Matt Boldy rising and Connor Hellebuyck out injured.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team
The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.
Team USA hockey reveals 2026 Milan Olympic jerseys
The uniforms are an homage to the 1960s squad, which won America's first ice hockey gold medal.
Week 13 betting guide: Texans to keep up with Colts? Broncos extend win streak?
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 13 and share their tips and bets.
'Sunday Night Football' betting tips: Broncos should have their way with Commanders
Odds, player props, analysis and best bets for Sunday night's Denver Broncos-Washington Commanders game.
Questions, takeaways from Thanksgiving matchups: Our reporters break down every game
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game, starting with Thanksgiving Day matchups.
Browns players are rallying around Shedeur Sanders' big plays and big personality
Teammates are citing the high energy from the rookie QB's first win as "something that we could feed off of."
CeeDee Lamb back on track for Cowboys: 'No one can guard me'
After three drops against the Eagles, Lamb helped the Cowboys to a crucial victory with 112 yards and a TD.
Surtain thrilled to return for 1st-place Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, a two-time first-team All-Pro and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, said he feels a little "anxious," but is more than ready to return to the lineup…
Giants' Dart to start MNF: 'Been waiting' to play
After missing the past two games while in concussion protocol, rookie Jaxson Dart has reclaimed his spot as the Giants' QB1 and will return to face the Patriots on Monday night.
Eagles to 'evaluate everything' after home loss
Coach Nick Sirianni stood by offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo on Friday, saying he will not change playcallers after another disappointing performance for the group that factored into the…
Bears' win in Philly sends message: 'We're for real'
The Bears' 24-15 win over the Eagles went a long way toward legitimizing their surprising run this season, with several players saying they are "changing the culture" after winning nine of their past…
Returning Rodgers loses LT Jones (neck) to IR
The Steelers have placed starting left tackle Broderick Jones on injured reserve after their 2023 first-round pick suffered a neck injury against the Bears.
Brosmer gets 1st start in Vikings-Darnold reunion
With J.J. McCarthy sidelined, the Vikings will turn to undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer when they face the Seahawks and their former QB Sam Darnold.
Ragnow fails physical, won't join Lions this season
Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow has failed his physical and will not play for the Lions this season, the team announced.
Sources: Browns open to extended Shedeur look
The Browns are open to giving Shedeur Sanders an extended look as their starting quarterback for the rest of this season, sources told ESPN.
🏈 Garrett on pace for single-season sack record
The Browns star has 18 sacks so far. Can he catch Michael Strahan's and T.J. Watt's record of 22.5 sacks?
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid, as well as projected scores.
Week 13 inactives: C.J. Stroud, Baker Mayfield expected under center
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
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Final prep for NFL Week 13: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more
Should we be concerned about Brock Purdy? Could the Titans and Browns pull off upsets? And is Trevor Lawrence startable in fantasy in Week 13?
Guide to remaining Week 13 games: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
The Browns and Shedeur Sanders hosting the Niners? Sam Darnold playing his old Vikings team?
Bears beat Eagles in Philly, boos rain down on Lincoln Financial
This pivotal NFC showdown ended in close fashion with the Bears recording their fifth straight win.
Which NFL players are the best (and worst) locker room DJs? What music do they play?
The key to a good DJ is understanding the room's vibe and being versatile -- and not always playing NBA YoungBoy.
Why LeBron James' most remarkable NBA streak is now at risk
James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.
Mavs' Flagg leaps LeBron as youngest to score 35
The Mavericks raved about rookie Cooper Flagg's "limitless" upside after he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 35 points, achieving the feat Saturday night in a 114-110 win over the…
Giannis challenges slumping Bucks to fix 'mindset'
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke at length on a variety of things he felt needed to change for the Bucks, who dropped their seventh straight game with a 118-109 loss to the Knicks.
Hawks' Young (MCL) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
Hawks star point guard Trae Young's sprained right MCL injury is progressing well, and the team says he will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.
OKC's Hartenstein out 10-14 days with calf strain
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be sidelined at least 10 to 14 days because of a right soleus strain, the team announced Saturday evening.
Sources: Warriors have space to sign Seth Curry
The Golden State Warriors will sign veteran guard Seth Curry to a contract for the remainder of the season Monday, sources told ESPN.
LeBron out vs. Pels in opener of LA back-to-back
Lakers star LeBron James was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Pelicans because of left foot injury management.
NBA Cup takeaways: Magic, Thunder secure top seeds
The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.
'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly
What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Friday
Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets.
Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Mikal Bridges' durability, Kel'el Ware's rise and more
Eric Moody's fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including Mikal Bridges' durability and production in New York, Kel'el Ware's second-year rise and more.
Best MVP race ever coming? These four stars are playing out of this world
Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to hot starts.
New NBA Power Rankings: 1-30 poll
NBA insiders breakdown this week's power rankings one month into the 2025-26 regular season.
One genre, many audiences: A quarter century of sports movies, ranked
A national Seton Hall poll crowns America's favorite modern sports movie.
How a legendary historian is quietly fueling OKC's championship rise
As OKC GM Sam Presti formed a Thunder team built for a dynasty, he was inspired by a man who has been working on the same project for more than 50 years.
Southern names Hall of Fame RB Faulk new coach
Marshall Faulk, 52, the Pro and College Football Hall of Fame running back who was an assistant coach with the Colorado Buffaloes this season, was named new head coach at Southern University, an FCS…
😈 Best trolls from college football Rivalry Week
Iowa had receipts after its win over Nebraska on Friday -- though not in the form you might expect.
Bama wins Iron Bowl, to face Georgia for SEC title
No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory and will face No. 4 Georgia in the Southeastern Conference championship game next week in Atlanta.
Freeman touts Irish's case: Who's best right now?
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team's inclusion in the College Football Playoff is straightforward, arguing that it's hard to argue the Irish aren't one of the nation's best teams right now.
Sources: Arkansas hiring Silverfield as new HC
Arkansas is hiring Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield as its new football coach, sources confirmed to ESPN.
How the West is won: UNLV-Boise for MWC title
Boise State will host UNLV in the Mountain West championship game on Friday, making this the third straight season the two teams will meet for the title. The teams were chosen by a series of metrics…
Auburn hires South Florida's Golesh as new coach
Auburn has hired South Florida's Alex Golesh as its new coach. Golesh, who went 23-15 over three seasons at USF, will get a six-year deal, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Gators finalizing 6-year deal for Sumrall
Florida is finalizing a six-year deal to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall its next football coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sumrall's deal is for an average of nearly $7.5M per season.
Sources: LSU expected to hire Kiffin on Sunday
Sources told ESPN late Saturday that the expectation is LSU, a day after its regular season ended, will hire Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, 50, on Sunday as its new coach and that the deal will cover…
Grading college football hires: How Tavita Pritchard fits at Stanford
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
Best of Rivalry Week: Saturday's results offered a healthy dose of certainty
The final chapter of the 2025 regular season didn't upend the status quo, but it did give us plenty of answers.
Projecting Tuesday's penultimate CFP top 12
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 14.
A reunion at Stanford and trolling at the Egg Bowl lead college football Week 14 superlatives
As expected, college football's rivalry week brought plenty in the department of unconventionality. We handed out nontraditional superlatives for the chaotic weekend.
Inside weird and wonderful college football rivalry trophies
What do an axe, skillet and a gold boot have in common? Meet the iconic rivalry trophies of college football.
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said…
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.
Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.
Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards
The Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.
Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
Sources: Orioles, Helsley agree to 2-year deal
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.
MLB offseason grades: O's add two-time All-Star closer Helsley
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026.
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.
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