'The fans make it awesome': What to expect in Brad Marchand's first game back in Boston as a visitor

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:54:24 EST)

Marchand will return to TD Garden ice for the first time as an opponent of the Boston Bruins and everyone is bracing for a lot of emotion.

QB Wilson calls out ex-coach Payton as 'classless'

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Russell Wilson called out Sean Payton on social media after his former coach said after Sunday's game that he told Giants owner John Mara that he wished the team had waited to change quarterbacks until after they played the Broncos.

Angels hire former catcher Suzuki as manager

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

The Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager.

Jets owner Johnson defends Glenn, rips QB Fields

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Jets owner Woody Johnson defended first-year coach Aaron Glenn on Tuesday, blaming his team's winless start to the season on the play of quarterback Justin Fields.

Trout: Was alerted to Kay's possible drug abuse

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.

Aggies get SEC's first $50K fine for faking injury

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Texas A&M became the first SEC football program to receive a $50,000 fine from the conference for violating its policy on players faking injuries in games.

LaLiga scraps Barcelona-Villarreal game in Miami

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

LaLiga, Spain's top-flight soccer league, on Tuesday announced it has scrapped plans to hold a regular season Barcelona-Villarreal game in Miami on Dec. 20.

Silver: WNBA salaries need big but fixed increase

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

During an appearance Tuesday on the "Today Show," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that WNBA players will get a "big increase" in salaries in their new collective bargaining agreement, and that "they deserve it."

Vukosa, 2026's No. 3 recruit, commits to UConn

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Olivia Vukosa, the No. 3 recruit in the girls' SC Next 100 Class of 2026 who currently plays as a senior at Christ the King High School in Queens, New York, has committed to play for the UConn Huskies, she announced on Tuesday.

🏀 NBA picks: Experts predict East, West, Finals

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:35:54 EST)

Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.

Kevin Durant's pursuit of perfection led him back to Texas

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:58:00 EST)

In his 19th season, Durant is on his fifth team and will lead the budding Rockets as he pursues his third ring.

What's next for OKC? Three paths forward for SGA and the champs

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:58:00 EST)

ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down whether Oklahoma City is past, in or entering the best version of its roster.

Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:54:48 EST)

Our insiders detailed every team's biggest strength and concern and made bold (but realistic) predictions.

NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus unsung role players, nonstarters from every team

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:26:20 EST)

Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 8. Plus, here are the unsung role players and nonstarters on each roster.

Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series preview: Which team has the edge?

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:50:20 EST)

Beginning Friday with Game 1, it's the defending champs vs. a franchise that hasn't won in more than three decades. Here's your first look at an L.A.-Toronto showdown.

CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in, who's out, who has work to do after Week 8

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:54:59 EST)

Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture conference by conference.

Power Rankings: Alabama climbs into the top 5; four new teams join the list

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:54:58 EST)

What are the biggest lessons learned for each Top 25 team through Week 8?

Champions League recap: Arsenal, PSG earn wins in goalfest across Europe

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:38:28 EST)

Look back at all the action from UEFA Champions League matches such as Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Paris Saint-Germain and Villarreal vs. Manchester City.

Routing Olympiacos gives Barça pre-Clásico confidence boost

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:38:46 EST)

Barça have been pedestrian lately, lacking the self-belief required to challenge Madrid on Sunday. Rocking Olympiacos 6-1 should change all that.

From the Game 1 guy to the six-pitch magician: Your complete guide to the Dodgers' unhittable, ace-filled rotation

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:33:57 EST)

Snell, Yamamoto, Glasnow and Ohtani have carried L.A. this October. Here's how to appreciate them in the World Series.

Wetzel: How a flood of cash brought college football chaos

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:38 EST)

The margins are thin in college football today, and the coach buyouts are huge. Welcome to the chaos.

UAB's Alex Mortensen delivers upset, recalls late father, in coaching debut

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:38 EST)

Blazers' interim coach, son of former ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, led a huge upset of Memphis on Saturday.

Can Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith become the NHL's next great Stanley Cup-winning duo?

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:20:01 EST)

The pair of highly drafted forwards is giving the long-rebuilding club belief that better times are ahead.

NHL rink report: Matthew Schaefer's hot start, Tusky's debut, games of the week

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:20:00 EST)

The No. 1 pick has impressed early on; can that continue? Plus, current MVP candidates and more.

MMA divisional rankings: How did Brendan Allen upsetting Reinier de Ridder shake things up?

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:21:15 EST)

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

UFC's most dominant heavyweight ever hasn't even fought for the title

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:21:15 EST)

Tom Aspinall isn't the greatest or most accomplished UFC heavyweight, but his suffocating résumé is hard to deny.

Regrading eight NFL trades from last year's deadline: Hindsight on Adams to the Jets, Cooper to the Bills

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:54 EST)

How do the biggest 2024 trade deadline moves look now, one year later? And how did our grades hold up? Let's look at eight deals with fresh eyes.

Time to pull the starting QB? Here are pros and cons of making the move for 4 teams

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:54 EST)

As the season reaches its halfway point, several teams are faced with difficult decisions regarding their QBs.

Arsenal's Champions League statement win could be the sign of a season to remember

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:39:30 EST)

Not even Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone could combat Arsenal's set piece brilliance, as the Gunners showed why they might be ready to turn progress into trophies.

From Ballon d'Or favorite to Madrid's bench: What's up with Vini Jr.?

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:39:29 EST)

Vinícius Júnior was meant to win the game's biggest individual prize, but now is sure to start for his club.

How to watch "Inside the NBA" on ESPN: 2025-26 schedule

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:11:33 EST)

The 21-time Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season.

Buzz: Evans breaks collarbone, Gibbs runs wild, Seahawks split carries on MNF

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:58:12 EST)

"Monday Night Football" doubleheader notes: Evans injury, big Gibbs game and Seattle running back committee.

Top waiver-wire options range from old (Flacco) to new (Monangai)

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:58:12 EST)

Highlighting available free agent options after a weekend of surprising performances ahead of Week 8.

NBA season preview: Thunder lead loaded West; Flagg in a class of his own

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:15:21 EST)

Doug Greenberg explores the NBA betting storylines heading into the season, including the Thunder as heavy favorites and how sportsbooks are handling Cooper Flagg.

NFL Week 8: Colts huge favorites; Rodgers, Steelers underdogs to Packers

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:15:10 EST)

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are home underdogs to the Packers, and Bears-Ravens has the highest total.

WWE Raw takeaways: Rollins stripped, Jey Uso yeets his twin for a title shot

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:15:43 EST)

An injury will keep Seth Rollins out of the ring for 'quite a while,' putting his world title up for grabs.

Men's conference player of the year picks

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:45:13 EST)

From teammates to contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, here are the frontrunners in each league.

Women's conference player of the year picks

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:45:13 EST)

Some of the 31 leagues (Big East, A-10) have no-brainer front-runners. Others (SEC, Big 12) are wide open.

How will McLaren combat Verstappen's surging title threat? Keep calm

(Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:36:44 EST)

Max Verstappen is taking large chunks out of the once-insurmountable championship leads of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Can McLaren right the ship?

Draft guide: All you need to win your league this season

(Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:12:31 EST)

We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place.

Boxing divisional rankings: Does Danny Garcia return after KO win?

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:08:37 EST)

Former champion Danny Garcia scored a fourth-round KO win in his final fight in Brooklyn. Here are the latest ESPN rankings in all weight classes.

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to go back in for Spain striker Samu

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:33:47 EST)

Chelsea will make a fresh attempt to sign FC Porto's Spain international striker Samu Agehowa. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.