Recent Sports News and Updates
NFL
Eagles to host Cowboys in 2025 NFL season opener
The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles will host the Cowboys on Sept. 4 in the NFL's 2025 regular-season opener.
Eagles kick off season against the Cowboys Sept. 4
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will open the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 4.
Ranking 2025 NFL rookie impact for non-Round 1 draft picks
We picked out players drafted on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Jets tight end Mason Taylor.
Colts' new DC planning big changes
Lou Anarumo's reputation and schemes are inspiring hope in the Colts' defensive players.
Speaking the game: Best commencement speeches from sports figures
Athletic success translates to many things, including commencement speeches. Here are some of the best speeches from sports figures through the years.
Source: Raiders sign veteran LB Jaylon Smith after tryout
Veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith is signing with the Raiders after a weekend tryout, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
MLB
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 8: May 12-18
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
Fantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratings
Stay ahead of the game and optimize your fantasy baseball hitters with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's hitting matchups as well as the potential for stolen bases.
Fantasy baseball forecaster: Pitcher projections for the next 10 days
Keep up to date on who is pitching -- and how well they're expected to do -- with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's probable starting pitchers with game score projections.
Fantasy Baseball Reliever Depth Chart
Our updated reliever depth chart displays the closer hierarchy for each team, as well as the fatigue factor in each MLB bullpen.
2025 MLB odds tracker: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year
Who's currently favored to win post-season honors? We have the latest odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year.
2025 World Series Odds: Dodgers remain overwhelming favorites to repeat
The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and they just might win it again in 2025.
NHL
How Jack Eichel became a complete, 200-foot player
Touted as an offensive-oriented center earlier in his career, Eichel has matured into an all-situations role.
Stanley Cup playoffs: Previews for Capitals-Canes, Knights-Oilers
Can Washington and Vegas pull even in their series? Plus, highlights and Three Stars from Sunday's games.
Dallas hosts Winnipeg with 2-1 series lead
Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division)
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov 'all right' after hard hit
In the closing seconds of his team's 2-0 victory in Game 4 on Sunday, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov took a hard hit from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, but coach Paul Maurice confirmed later that the veteran forward was "all right."
Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida Panthers notch shutout in Game 3
After a shaky start to the series, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, leading the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday night in Game 4 to even this Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series
— It's a formula the Florida Panthers keep using in the playoffs: Take a lead after two periods, then let Sergei Bobrovsky and the defense do the rest.
NBA
Shams Charania: Giannis is open-minded about leaving the Bucks
Shams Charania reports that for the first time in Giannis Antetokounmpo's career, he is open-minded about departing Milwaukee.
NBA draft lottery 101: Date, time, odds, format, history
The 2025 NBA draft lottery takes place on May 12. Check out details on the event's format, rules, history and more.
2025 NBA draft, pre-lottery: First-, second-round pick order
Where will every team pick in the NBA draft in June? We have the full order before Monday's draft lottery.
Windhorst: The NBA draft lottery is about Cooper Flagg and Giannis Antetokounmpo
Brian Windhorst breaks down why the NBA draft lottery will determine what the future holds for Cooper Flagg and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Sources: Giannis Antetokounmpo to explore best fits outside of Milwaukee
For the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, sources told ESPN.
NBA playoffs 2025: Can Knicks continue clutch performance against Celtics?
The Knicks have been the kings of clutch time. But will the Celtics ever let them get that close again?
WNBA
Fantasy women's basketball draft guide: Rankings, projections, strategy and tools
Rankings, projections, player profiles, draft strategies -- we've got everything you need to dominate your fantasy women's basketball draft from every angle.
Fantasy women's basketball: Five Indiana Fever players to draft
You know about Caitlin Clark, but the Fever have more players that can provide a boost to your women's fantasy hoops roster.
Migna Toure scores and draws the foul
Migna Toure scores and draws the foul, 05/11/2025
Lynx say Dorka Juhasz to sit out season
Lynx forward/center Dorka Juhasz will sit out the upcoming WNBA season after "playing year-round for the last two years," the team announced Sunday.
Bria Hartley to attempt WNBA comeback with Sun
Bria Hartley will attempt a return to the WNBA after signing a training camp contract with the Sun. The 33-year-old guard has not played in the WNBA since 2022.
Napheesa Collier drops 26 for the Lynx
Napheesa Collier (26 points) Highlights vs. Chicago Sky, 05/10/2025
Paige Bueckers lasers dime for a Wings basket
No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers shows off her skills for the Wings with a pinpoint pass to Arike Ogunbowale.
Lexie Hull sinks smooth pull-up for Fever
Lexie Hull knocks down a 12-foot jumper off the dribble to keep Indiana ahead.
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun, 05/09/2025
Natasha Cloud scores first basket in a Liberty jersey
Natasha Cloud makes her mark for the Liberty with an early layup against the Sun.
WNBA players with the most points in a single game
A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage have the most points in a single WNBA game. Find out which other players make the list.
Dream G Jordin Canada injures knee, sidelined two weeks
Dream guard Jordin Canada will be sidelined for two weeks with a right knee injury.
Angel Reese looks to erase 'bad taste' of losing rookie season
For all her rookie accomplishments, one thing Angel Reese didn't do was win. That's something she wants to change, starting with a marquee season opener against the Fever.
Fantasy women's basketball 6-team mock draft: Is Sabrina Ionescu a first-rounder?
Where did Sabrina Ionescu and the other stars on the Liberty land? Here's how our second fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.
Assessing WNBA CBA negotiations, from salaries to salary cap
Increased salaries, revenue sharing and salary cap are among the issues being negotiated for WNBA's new CBA.