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Captain, Hischier signs Devils' $58.5M extension

Captain Nico Hischier, 27, who is entering his 10th NHL season, has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils worth …

Habs ink rookie star Demidov to 8-year extension

Ivan Demidov, runner-up for NHL rookie of the year honors this past season, has landed an eight-year contract extension with the Montreal C…

Mets' Cohen on firing Stearns: 'Not gonna do it'

Mets owner Steve Cohen said Wednesday that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the t…

Sources: Robinson, Celtics agree on $47.4M deal

Mitchell Robinson, fresh off winning an NBA title with the Knicks, has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Celtics,…

Sources: Lakers trade 2 first-rounders for Kessler...

The Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and …

Calais Campbell's mother dead, brother charged

The brother of Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a …

Copy of Kawhi Leonard's return to the Raptors is latest ex...

Kawhi Leonard joins the likes of LeBron James, Ken Griffey Jr. and Zdeno Chara in returning to a former team.

Sources: Conley to C's, 12th to reach 20 seasons

Free agent guard Mike Conley Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal to sign with the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN, with Conley becoming the…

Sources: Blackhawks' Byram gets $75M extension

The Blackhawks are signing newly acquired defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

World Cup Daily live: Haaland buys cowboy hat; USM...

We have three matches for you on Wednesday as more round-of-32 action at the 2026 World Cup continues.

Sources: Powell lands 2-yr., $45M deal with Bulls

Free-agent guard Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with join the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...

Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.

Sources: Pistons land potential starting PF Collin...

Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Serena hurt knee vs. Joint, trying to play doubles...

Serena Williams' status to play in women's doubles at Wimbledon is uncertain after she suffered a knee injury during her first singles matc…

ESPN update to Michael Pennel Jr. story

From surging Marlins to slumping Braves: MLB winne...

We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead as baseball enters its most jam-packed month.

Unfit stars, wasting chances: Are Spain still amon...

They may have booked a round-of-32 tie vs. Austria as group winners, but Spain's performances raised doubts about the team and coach Luis d…

What it feels like to pull off a World Cup upset: ...

Paraguay's win over Germany in the round of 32 is the latest World Cup shock in a long line of them, including famous upsets like Ireland o…