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Recap and analysis for every pick of draft
24 July 2021
Recap and analysis for every pick of draft

Learn more about each first-rounder with prospect breakdowns and team fits. [...]

Sabres select Michigan D Power with No. 1 pick
24 July 2021
Sabres select Michigan D Power with No. 1 pick

The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night. [...]

Source: OU, Texas could move to SEC in weeks
24 July 2021
Source: OU, Texas could move to SEC in weeks

Texas and Oklahoma could make their move to the SEC official in a matter of weeks, ESPN has confirmed. [...]

Sources: Vikings asst. out after refusing vaccine
24 July 2021
Sources: Vikings asst. out after refusing vaccine

After refusing to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, Rick Dennison is out as a Vikings assistant coach, sources told ESPN. Patriots assistant Cole Popovich also won't be with his team in 2021 in a decision related to the vaccine, sources confirmed to ESPN. [...]

U.S. Water Polo blow out Japan to make history
24 July 2021
U.S. Water Polo blow out Japan to make history

The U.S women's water polo team made Olympics history with their comfortable 25-4 win over hosts Japan in their opening match of the Tokyo 2020 Games. [...]

Who steps up for Saints without Drew Brees, Michael Thomas?
24 July 2021

The Saints needed depth even before Thomas had ankle surgery and will have to rely on lesser-known names. [...]

'Technician' Ja'Marr Chase could be playmaker Bengals, Joe Burrow need
24 July 2021

Reunited with his college quarterback, Chase is confident he will be an impact player. [...]

Inside the Dolphins' $135M practice facility: A lounge, palm trees and a slide
24 July 2021

Coming off a 10-6 season, the rebuilding is over and the facility provides the resources to contend. [...]

Sources: Vikings asst. out after refusing vaccine
23 July 2021
Sources: Vikings asst. out after refusing vaccine

After refusing to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, Rick Dennison is out as a Vikings assistant coach, sources told ESPN. Patriots assistant Cole Popovich also won't be with his team in 2021 in a decision related to the vaccine, sources confirmed to ESPN. [...]

Dak practices fully, wants to play in preseason
23 July 2021
Dak practices fully, wants to play in preseason

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott practiced fully Friday and said he didn't think about his ankle at all during the session. [...]

Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to center Allen
24 July 2021
Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to center Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen received a qualifying offer from the team on Friday, making him a restricted free agent. [...]

Pelicans officially name Green as next head coach
24 July 2021
Pelicans officially name Green as next head coach

Willie Green, after helping lead the Suns to the NBA Finals as an assistant coach, was officially named head coach of the Pelicans on Thursday. [...]

Giannis, Bucks celebrate 'our city' at title parade
24 July 2021
Giannis, Bucks celebrate 'our city' at title parade

Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century. [...]

Booker, Middleton, Holiday set for France game
24 July 2021
Booker, Middleton, Holiday set for France game

Gregg Popovich said he's not sure how he will use the three players when Team USA open Olympic play against France on Sunday. [...]

Lakers extend qualifying offer to Horton-Tucker
24 July 2021
Lakers extend qualifying offer to Horton-Tucker

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason by extending a qualifying offer to second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker, the team announced Thursday. [...]

Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
24 July 2021
Cleveland announces name change to Guardians

Cleveland is changing its name from the Indians to the Guardians after the 2021 season, announcing the new moniker in a tweet Friday. [...]

Bauer restraining order hearing ppd. to Aug. 2
24 July 2021
Bauer restraining order hearing ppd. to Aug. 2

A court hearing for a restraining order requested against Trevor Bauer has been postponed to Aug. 2 so his legal team can prepare a defense against witnesses and documents that it claimed to have received only recently. [...]

Red Sox's Rodriguez (migraine symptoms) exits
24 July 2021
Red Sox's Rodriguez (migraine symptoms) exits

Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez left in the second inning of Friday night's game against the Yankees with what the team described as "migraine symptoms." [...]

Yankees' Kluber confident of return this season
24 July 2021
Yankees' Kluber confident of return this season

Corey Kluber threw 25 pitches Friday in his first mound session since being placed on the 60-day injured list, and expressed confidence he will return from his shoulder injury this season. [...]

Mets get pitching help, trade for Rays lefty Hill
24 July 2021
Mets get pitching help, trade for Rays lefty Hill

The New York Mets acquired left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. [...]

Takeaways from Day 1 of the NHL draft: Many trades, Michigan makes history
24 July 2021
Takeaways from Day 1 of the NHL draft: Many trades, Michigan makes history

The first round is complete. Which teams aced the opening night, and who made some questionable calls? Plus, we rank the top remaining players. [...]

2021 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team
24 July 2021
2021 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team

Follow along for every pick of the 2021 draft, starting with Buffalo's selection at No. 1 overall. Plus, learn more about each first-rounder with prospect breakdowns and team fits. [...]

Grading the Seth Jones trade: Chicago pays dearly to land defenseman
24 July 2021
Grading the Seth Jones trade: Chicago pays dearly to land defenseman

The blueliner is one of the game's exciting talents, but did the Blackhawks send too much to the Blue Jackets? [...]

Trade grades: Coyotes win a salary-cap shell game in trade with Canucks
24 July 2021
Trade grades: Coyotes win a salary-cap shell game in trade with Canucks

The Coyotes and Canucks consummated a massive deal on Friday. Which GM comes out looking better? [...]

Grading the Ristolainen deal: Wait, the Sabres won a trade?
24 July 2021
Grading the Ristolainen deal: Wait, the Sabres won a trade?

The No. 14 pick, blueliner Robert Hagg and a 2023 second-rounder are coming to Buffalo in exchange for the defenseman. [...]

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