Seahawks coach 'really optimistic' Darnold plays

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says he is "really optimistic" Sam Darnold will play against the 49ers despite a new oblique injury.[read more]

🏈 Inside Mike Tomlin's decision to walk away

'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.[read more]

Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M

Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham.[read more]

Can Josh Allen's postseason magic continue without a No. 1 WR?

Buffalo has shown that winning games without an obvious top WR is possible with the All-Pro QB at the helm.[read more]

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.[read more]

Is this Kyle Shanahan's finest coaching job? How 2025 reignited his passion

Shanahan took a different approach to 2025 -- and it has the 49ers two games away from the Super Bowl.[read more]

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?[read more]

Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams

With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.[read more]

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.[read more]

Source: Twins add catcher Caratini on 2-year deal

The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini agreed on a two-year, $14 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

Athletics hire ex-Rockies GM to scouting role

The Athletics hired former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club's special assistant to the scouting department, the team announced Friday.[read more]

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 Cincinnati to Tampa Bay.[read more]

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.[read more]

👀 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.[read more]

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.[read more]