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Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams

28 October 2020

Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway. [...]

Sources: Rockets hiring Mavs' Silas as new coach

29 October 2020

Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas, who has a history of coaching elite guards, will become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN. [...]

MLB: Turner disregarded coronavirus protocols

29 October 2020

Major League Baseball said that Dodgers infielder Justin Turner flouted coronavirus protocols when he returned to the field after receiving a positive test. [...]

Jones: Cowboys released Poe due to weight, play

29 October 2020

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team released defensive tackle Dontari Poe because he was overweight and not performing on the field, declining to say whether Poe's kneeling during the national anthem influenced the decision. [...]

Ewers, No. 1 in '22 class, decommits from Texas

29 October 2020

Quarterback Quinn Ewers, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, announced Wednesday he has decommitted from Texas. [...]

Biggest Week 8 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, Chris Carson and more

29 October 2020

While Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey might be back on the field this week, fellow RBs Aaron Jones, Chris Carson and others might not be in Week 8. [...]

NFL planning to hold fan capacity to 20% for SB

29 October 2020

The NFL is moving forward with plans for a reduced-capacity Super Bowl LV, to be played Feb. 7 even if the league ultimately adds an 18th week to its regular season. [...]

Arians: Brown 'fantastic' during 1st Bucs workout

29 October 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said wide receiver Antonio Brown "looked fantastic" in his first day of work with the Bucs. [...]

Jones: Cowboys released Poe due to weight, play

29 October 2020

Rams take baton: Must 'be great to be relevant'

29 October 2020

After the Lakers won a 17th NBA title earlier this month and the Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988 on Tuesday, the Rams are now receiving the message that they're on the hook to hit a trifecta for L.A. [...]

Tracking political donations of wealthy sports owners

28 October 2020

American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015. [...]

Sports owners donate millions to politicians every year, and here's why

28 October 2020

For people who run professional sports franchises, these contributions aren't always what they appear to be. [...]

Sources: Rockets hiring Mavs' Silas as new coach

28 October 2020

Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas, who has a history of coaching elite guards, will become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN. [...]

Sources: NBA revenue dropped 10% to $8.3B

28 October 2020

NBA revenue dropped 10% to $8.3 billion for the 2019-20 season, including $200 million in deemed "net negative impact" from a monthslong splintering of the league's partnership with China. [...]

Sources: Morey near deal to be 76ers hoops prez

28 October 2020

The 76ers are in talks with former Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to run their basketball operations, sources told ESPN. [...]

Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams

29 October 2020

Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway. [...]

MLB: Turner disregarded coronavirus protocols

29 October 2020

Major League Baseball said that Dodgers infielder Justin Turner flouted coronavirus protocols when he returned to the field after receiving a positive test. [...]

Nationals decline '21 options for Eaton, Sanchez

29 October 2020

Adam Eaton, Anibal Sanchez, Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames are all free agents after the Nationals declined their 2021 options Wednesday. [...]

Rockies opt for $6 million buyout to IF Murphy

29 October 2020

Colorado won't pick up the $12 million option on Daniel Murphy and will instead pay a $6 million buyout to the infielder who failed to flourish in his two years with the Rockies. [...]

Cardinals not picking up 2021 option on 2B Wong

29 October 2020

St. Louis declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option for 2021, making the longtime Cardinals second baseman a free agent. The Cardinals will pay Wong a $1 million buyout. [...]

How COVID-19 will impact NHL prospects in the 2020-21 season

28 October 2020

Developing NHL prospects and scouting ahead of next year's draft will undoubtedly be difficult. How are teams -- and young players -- preparing for the challenges this year presents? [...]

Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners

28 October 2020

American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015. [...]

AHL targeting Feb. 5 start date for next season

28 October 2020

The American Hockey League is targeting a Feb. 5 start date for next season. [...]

Hurricanes sign Haydn Fleury to 2 years, $2.6M

28 October 2020

The Hurricanes signed defenseman Haydn Fleury, their first-round draft pick in 2014, to a two-year contract worth $2.6 million on Tuesday. [...]

Red Wings' Bertuzzi awarded 1-year, $3.5M deal

28 October 2020

An arbitrator on Tuesday awarded Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi a one-year, $3.5 million contract. [...]