NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
Devils GM 'working phones daily' as rumors swirl
With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Wednesday he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.
Canes acquire defenseman Masters from Sharks
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027.
'Gold or bust' as U.S. NHL players think of Games
The U.S. is confident going into the Olympics despite not winning a "best-on-best" international competition at the adult level since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey or men's Games gold since the 1980…
Ducks acquire tough forward Viel from Bruins
The Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick.
Chara 'humbled' as Bruins hang No. 33 in rafters
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
Rangers GM sends letter to fans signaling retool
New York Rangers GM Chris Drury sent a letter to fans saying that the team will embark on retooling the roster.
👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
Leafs' Nylander exits early with lower-body injury
William Nylander, who leads the Maple Leafs in scoring, exited late in the first period against the Golden Knights with a lower-body injury on Thursday night.
From a client call to suiting up for a Blackhawks game: Inside Dave Nozzolillo's wild Friday
While Nozzolillo didn't get into the game, he did get to suit up -- and have a night to remember.
Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Macklin Celebrini takes over the top spot
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Macklin Celebrini taking over the top spot..
What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?
Here's what the group could have looked like had it been competing.
Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
Philly GM: 'Hard to find great players' like Brown
Eagles GM Howie Roseman said players such as A.J. Brown are in short supply when asked if he would be open to trading the star wide receiver this offseason.
💻 Next Gen Stats intel on this weekend's games
From Matthew Stafford's passing to Josh Allen's running, here's a Next Gen Stats look at this weekend's games.
Bills' Allen set to play despite multiple ailments
Despite multiple ailments, Bills quarterback Josh Allen has no injury designation and is set to play in Saturday's divisional round game against the Broncos.
Rams OL Dotson to return from injury vs. Bears
Rams right guard Kevin Dotson will return from an ankle injury for the divisional round playoff game vs. the Bears, coach Sean McVay said.
Nacua's brother won't be charged after taking car
Samson Nacua, the brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, will not be charged after he was arrested last month for allegedly taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, with investigators now…
Mahomes on knee: I want to be ready for Week 1
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
49ers: Warner progressing but out vs. Seahawks
Kyle Shanahan said Fred Warner will not come off injured reserve this week, ruling him out for Saturday's game in Seattle, but he said he was encouraged that the NFC title game timeline remains in…
Darnold expects to play despite new oblique injury
Sam Darnold expects to play Saturday in the team's divisional round playoff game against the 49ers despite being added to the injury report Thursday with an oblique injury.
Texans WR Collins (concussion) ruled out vs. Pats
Texans Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins has been ruled out with a concussion ahead of Sunday's division round playoff game at the Patriots.
How can four underdogs pull off upsets?
Let's find matchup advantages and X factors for the Bills, Bears, Texans and 49ers.
Everything you need to know for all four NFL divisional games: Score picks, predictions and storylines
Bills-Broncos? 49ers-Seahawks? Texans-Patriots? Rams-Bears? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the divisional round games.
Inside Mike Tomlin spent his final day as the Steelers head coach
'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.
Could Texans' Kirk replicate wild-card outburst with Collins' status in question?
Houston could be without Nico Collins, but Christian Kirk is coming off his best game with the franchise.
Stories that explain Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel -- from the past and present
We talked with over a dozen former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite Vrabel memories.
How Darnold-to-Smith-Njigba fuels Seahawks' playoff run
The duo connects to overcome past narratives, powers Seattle to home-field advantage in NFC divisional round.
How the Bears, Caleb Williams became an offensive juggernaut
Ben Johnson helped build one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in Chicago. Here's how he did it.
Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. Here's what to know.
How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.
Nine openings, nine predictions: Who will land in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York?
Could three coaches who were just fired immediately find new NFL teams?
Solak: Hiring John Harbaugh is a massive win for the Giants -- even if it's no sure thing
The Giants are finalizing a deal for John Harbaugh to become their next coach. It has been a rough decade for New York, but this hire could finally turn the tide.
'27 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better.
Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Betting: Broncos too much for Josh Allen to overcome?
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Bills-Broncos divisional round matchup.
Divisional round betting: Count on run game to lead Seahawks past 49ers
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the 49ers-Seahawks divisional round matchup.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Suns' Booker nursing ankle injury, out vs. Pistons
Devin Booker, who played through an ankle injury Tuesday in a loss to Miami, sat out Thursday night's loss to the Pistons.
Silver: NBA, FIBA pressing ahead on Europe plan
Adam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding…
Flagg sidelined with ankle sprain; Mavs rout Jazz
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Thursday night's blowout win over the Jazz with a left ankle sprain.
Warriors prove Kuminga 'not a distraction' in win
The Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
Sources: Kings to get Sabonis back after 27 games
The Kings are expected to get Domantas Sabonis back Friday after a 27-game absence.
Ballmer aims to dismiss fraud suit over Kawhi pay
Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green…
Spurs go for the clippers: Wemby, Johnson debut shaved heads
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
Minnesota set to join elite list? NBA teams with most consecutive 100-point games
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Giannis and the Bucks: Four possible pathways forward in Milwaukee at the deadline
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?
Keep, cut or add? What to do with these eight rising and falling players
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
LB Styles joins Buckeyes stars declaring for draft
Linebacker Sonny Styles, who is ESPN insider Mel Kiper's No. 7 overall prospect, became the fifth Ohio State star to declare for the 2026 NFL draft.
QB Moore opts against draft, returning to Ducks
Oregon QB Dante Moore, who was projected as a top pick in the NFL draft, has decided to return to school for the 2026 season, he announced on ESPN's "SportsCenter."
Oklahoma QB Mateer, LB Lewis to return in '26
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis will return in 2026, the school announced on Thursday.
Michigan S Moore granted sixth season for 2026
Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Vandy LB among 5 denied injunction for 5th year
Five college football players seeking to play a fifth season this fall had their motions for a preliminary injunction denied Thursday by a federal judge.
Cuse AD: College football needs 'holistic' reform
Syracuse AD John Wildhack is calling for serious reforms in college football, including a holistic rethinking of the calendar, collective bargaining with athletes and consolidation of TV media rights.
🎠 5 new SEC hires in a day? 2025 coach carousel
A $50 million-plus buyout. Thirty-plus open gigs. Five new SEC head coaches in a day. Here are all the numbers behind a whirlwind college football coaching carousel.
Freeman: ND must 'leave no doubt' for '26 CFP
Marcus Freeman said one of Notre Dame's goals for 2026 is to "leave no doubt" as to its candidacy for the College Football Playoff.
VA Tech drops JMU game due to new ACC sked
Virginia Tech canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the ACC's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
A historic Indiana or the restored U -- who has the edge in the CFP title game?
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
Transfer portal trends: Rising prices, plenty of QBs, and 1,200 players without a home
The transfer portal closes Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
How to bet the CFP National Championship: Double down on discipline
Where's the value in the final game of the college football season?
2026 draft: Which underclassmen have declared?
Here is the list of every player who will enter the draft, listed below in alphabetical order.
Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Which new coaches best rebuilt their 2026 recruiting classes
After an unprecedented coaching cycle, new coaches had to scramble to salvage recruiting classes.
The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?
ESPN's 2025 All-America team: The top players at every position
From Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love to Jacob Rodriguez and Rueben Bain Jr., here are the best of the best.
Wetzel: Never mind the jealous whispers about Indiana
When an upstart like Indiana wins, whispers of cheating are inevitable. Maybe they're just better.
'How many tackles can one man break!?' Remembering Tommie Frazier and the greatest run in national title history
It's been three decades since Tommie Frazier's jaw-dropping stunt against Florida.
The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
How will latest moves rock the NL East? Updates on Mets, Phillies, Braves, Marlins, Nats
After the Mets beat out the Phillies for Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.
MLB offseason grades: Mets pivot to Bichette after Dodgers sign top free agent Tucker
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: Mets, Bichette reach 3-year, $126M deal
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first…
Sources: Rockies, Castro agree on 2-year deal
The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro have reached an agreement on a two-year, $12.8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Giants sign Venezuelan SS Hernandez to $5M deal
The Giants agreed to a deal with 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez on Thursday, the first day of the 2026 international signing period.
Kershaw set to pitch in World Baseball Classic
Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade
The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from…
Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say
The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.
Reports: Realmuto sticks with Phils on $45M deal
The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
Johnson 'excited' to join Pagan in Reds' bullpen
Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract.
News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Kyle Tucker's outlook rises with move to loaded Dodgers' lineup
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 clubs
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation's true ace?
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
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