Who aced the 2026 NHL trade deadline? Six winners, six losers

The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.[read more]

NHL trade tracker: All the deals made before Friday's deadline

Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.[read more]

Source: Patriots trading center Bradbury to Bears

The Bears found a new starting center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN.[read more]

Sources: Watson deal reworked to shrink cap hit

The Browns have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space and lowers what was the largest cap hit in the NFL in 2026.[read more]

🏈 Reid's post-combine mock draft: 64 predictions

Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.[read more]

Vikings center Kelly, 32, retires after 10 seasons

Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Vikings.[read more]

Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency

A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley in a contract dispute with his former agency.[read more]

🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?

Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?[read more]

Flagg return from injury spoiled by late Magic rally

Cooper Flagg returned to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Thursday night after missing eight games because of a left midfoot sprain and had 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic.[read more]

'I'll close my eyes': Diamondbacks' Counsell makes pro debut against father Craig's Cubs

Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster.[read more]

2026 World Baseball Classic: All the best handshakes and celebrations

Though players have less time with their international teammates, chemistry at the World Baseball Classic is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.[read more]

Astros' Peña 'very uncertain' over finger's healing

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.[read more]

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March

Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.[read more]

Hawks send Foligno to play with brother on Wild

The Wild have traded for Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother, Marcus.[read more]

🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?

While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.[read more]