Week 8 preview: Ranking Heisman contenders, plus key matchups and top quotes

Our college football experts provide insight on the Baylor-TCU rivalry, Heisman contenders and more ahead of Week 8.[read more]

Flacco finds vintage form as Bengals win battle of 40-something QBs

Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers put on a duel for the ages in Cincinnati on Thursday.[read more]

Checking in on five NFL starting QBs with new teams: The good, the bad and what comes next

Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith all landed with new teams this season. How are things going after six weeks?[read more]

Flacco finds vintage form as Bengals win battle of 40-something QBs

Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers put on a duel for the ages in Cincinnati on Thursday.[read more]

'I knew it was coming': Panthers' Rico Dowdle hitting his stride back home in Carolina

Those who knew him as a high school QB and college RB aren't surprised by his historic run.[read more]

Checking in on five NFL starting QBs with new teams: The good, the bad and what comes next

Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith all landed with new teams this season. How are things going after six weeks?[read more]

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Murray, Westbrook deals with Kings

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Keegan Murray reaching a extension with the Kings.[read more]

Pistons' Ivey has knee surgery, delaying return

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey's long-awaited return hit a snag as he will miss the next four weeks following right knee surgery.[read more]

👀 Simulating the entire season: Who wins it all?

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.[read more]

➡️ 2025 NLCS could decide if there's a '27 season

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.[read more]

Yanks still view Volpe as starting SS if healthy

Anthony Volpe will miss the start of next season after having shoulder surgery, but the Yankees still view him as their every-day shortstop when healthy.[read more]

Sources: Orioles interested in Pujols for manager

The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Bouchard vows to improve after mistake-filled loss

Evan Bouchard had arguably one of the worst games of his NHL career in the Edmonton Oilers' loss at the New York Islanders on Thursday night.[read more]

🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.[read more]

Sabres take first lead of season on 'bank shot'

The Buffalo Sabres took their first lead of the season on Wednesday with a shot that missed the net -- the first time by, at least.[read more]