NHL Keith Pelley says Toronto Maple Leafs are not looking to replace Brendan Shanahan Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president Keith Pelley said that he wasn't looking to replace Brendan Shanahan. Shanahan was not renewed after 11 seasons as Toronto Maple Leafs president on Thursday. Pelley, who came aboard MLSE last spring, said he i
HOCKEY Michael Sgarbossa signs with HC Lugano Forward Michael Sgarbossa has signed a two-year deal with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League, per a club announcement. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after completing his two-year, two-way deal with the Capitals. Sgarbossa,
MLB Washington Nationals select Daylen Lile The Nationals have selected the contract of outfield prospect Daylen Lile, the team announced. He’ll join the major league roster and take the place of center fielder Jacob Young, who’s being placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained AC joint in
MLB NY Mets release Sean Reid-Foley The Mets have released right-hander Sean Reid-Foley, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’d been pitching at Triple-A Syracuse after the Mets passed him through waivers unclaimed during spring training and assigned him outright to their top affiliate. T
NHL NY Islanders reportedly to name Mathieu Darche as general manager Darche was part of the Blue Jackets, Predators, Lightning, Sharks and Canadiens organizations during his playing career. He was also part of the NHLPA’s negotiating team during the 2012-13 lockout.
NFL Rachaad White addresses free agency Rachaad White‘s playing time has fluctuated during his time with the Buccaneers. The fourth-year running back is not expected to return to a full-time starter’s role in 2025, something which will of course affect his free agent value for next spring. Whi
MLB Kansas City Royals designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment The Royals announced that they’ve designated veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment. Infielder Nick Loftin has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Renfroe is being paid $7.5MM in the second season of a two-year, $13MM cont
MLB Atlanta Braves designate Orlando Arcia for assignment The Braves announced that they’ve designated infielder Orlando Arcia for assignment. His active roster spot will go to returning All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr., whose previously reported reinstatement from the injured list is now official. Atlanta originally
NFL Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson receives full medical clearance Lions star Aidan Hutchinson is grateful for his return to football: "I think this is the most excited I’ve been for OTAs in my life."
NHL NHL Preview - Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars (DAL leads series 1-0) Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Friday, May 23 will see the Dallas Stars hosting the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Stars are ahead in the series 1-0.
MLB Braves expected to activate Ronald Acuna on Friday The Braves will call up Acuna on Friday after completing his rehab work in the minors. He played in a complete game on Wednesday (5/21), giving Atlanta the signal that his health has progressed enough to help in the majors.
NFL Giants sign no. 3 pick Abdul Carter Carter and the Giants rookies take the field Friday for the first time in their new uniforms during rookie minicamp. Carter will be in 51. Fellow first-round pick, quarterback Jaxson Dart, will be wearing No. 6.
SOCCER LaLiga - Valencia vs Real Betis Real Betis (sixth) and Valencia CF (12th) meet Friday at 3:00 PM ET, two clubs in opposite halves of the table in LaLiga.
MLB Cooper Hummel triggers release clause in deal with Yankees As the deadline approaches, the Yankees are faced with a decision that is as much about recognizing talent as it is about strategic foresight. Cooper Hummel’s bold move has placed the spotlight firmly on him, turning this moment into a defining one in his
NFL Raiders DT Christian Wilkins unlikely to be cleared before training camp The Las Vegas Raiders made major improvements to their offense this offseason, while hoping a healthier defense in 2025 can spark a turnaround. Unfortunately, standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins won’t be available for a while as the team prepares
MLB MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies G1 On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the New York Yankees (30-19) visiting the Colorado Rockies (8-42) at 8:40 p.m. ET.
MLB Athletics to promote Denzel Clarke Clarke arrives as the A’s are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak. Their No. 8 prospect brings both upside and energy as they look to turn things around. Clarke was hitting .286/.436/.419 at Triple-A, bouncing back from an April stint on the injured
NFL Luke Musgrave aims to rewrite his story Musgrave aims to lead the Packers tight end revolution after injury struggles and missed opportunities
MLB MLB Preview - San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves G1 One team will end a losing skid when the 24-25 Atlanta Braves (two-game losing streak) and the 27-21 San Diego Padres (six-game losing streak) meet Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
WHEELS MotoGP heads to a classic: Full schedule for the British GP Much earlier than has been usual for several years, the MotoGP World Championships arrive this weekend at Silverstone for the British GP – the seventh round of the season.
NFL Giants restructure Brian Burns’ contract Burns totaled 71 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 18 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and eight passes defensed in his first season in New York.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets G1 At Citi Field on Friday, the New York Mets (30-20) open a three-game series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers (31-19), at 7:10 p.m. ET.
NBA Aditya Mittal joining Celtics’ new ownership group The CEO of steel giant ArcelorMittal and a member of one of India’s richest families is investing $1 billion into the William Chisholm-led purchase of the Boston Celtics.
NFL Cardinals place CB Sean Murphy-Bunting on NFI list Non-football injuries are injuries that happen away from an NFL facility, including working out to get ready for the season. An NFI designation can lead to players forfeiting their salaries.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds G1 Spencer Steer (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Cincinnati Reds (25-26) and Chicago Cubs (30-20) meet Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET, live on FDSOH and MARQ from Great American Ball Park.
NBA Nuggets to retain David Adelman as head coach The Denver Nuggets confirmed David Adelman as the franchise's new head coach on Thursday following the team's elimination from the NBA playoffs.
NFL WR Garrett Wilson hoping for Jets extension This time, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson made his intentions clear. It was a departure from his public frustration in December that fueled speculation he was considering a trade request.
SOCCER Serie A - Cagliari vs Napoli Antonio Conte and his Napoli side know they simply have to win this weekend to win a fourth ever Serie A title as the Partenopei welcome Cagliari to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
NBA Warriors’ Moses Moody undergoes thumb surgery In a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence, Moses Moody, the dynamic guard for the Golden State Warriors, has recently undergone successful surgery to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in his right thumb.
NFL Roger Goodell discusses international games NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said this week the league is going to lean into international competition and could play as many as 16 games per season abroad in the next 5 years.
SOCCER Serie A - Inter Milan vs Como Cesc Fabregas’ Como are seeking to finish what has been an impressive campaign with a flourish as they welcome defending champions Internazionale, who are still chasing the title.
NFL Carlie Irsay-Gordon expected to run Colts The passing of long-time Colts owner Jim Irsay means that the team will have a new controlling owner. Via multiple reports, the new person in charge of the team is expected to be Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
TENNIS French Open 2025 Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek will be out to defend their crowns on the clay courts of Roland Garros
GOD Game of the day - Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks (IND leads series 1-0) The Indiana Pacers take a 0-1 series lead into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks are favored in the matchup, which will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, and MAX at 8 p.m. ET.
CRICKET Rishad Hossain returns to Lahore Qalandars Bangladesh legspinner Rishad Hossain has returned to Lahore Qalandars ahead of their eliminator match in the PSL. Qalandars take on Karachi Kings from 8:00pm local time in Lahore. Rishad was in Sharjah, playing in the third T20I between Bangladesh and UA
CRICKET Tim Seifert replaces Jacob Bethell Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert as a temporary replacement for England's Jacob Bethell. Seifert is currently playing for Karachi Kings in the PSL and his arrival into India will depend on how his team pro
SOCCER Christian Pulisic will not play for USMNT at Gold Cup AC Milan and United States attacker Christian Pulisic won't be part of the team that takes part in the Gold Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN. The reason for Pulisic's unavailability is that he needs a recovery period after a grueling season in Europe. If h
SPECIALS Kyle Snyder pleads guilty to charge of disorderly conduct Former Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct after being arrested in a prostitution sting. Snyder, one of the most successful wrestlers in U.S. history, initially was charged with engag
CRICKET Jofra Archer suffers thumb injury Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's Metro Bank ODI series against West Indies next week, and could be in doubt for a proposed return to red-ball action for England Lions next month, after sustaining a right-thumb injury during his IPL stint with
SOCCER Luis Campos signs contract extension with PSG Paris Saint-Germain sporting advisor Luis Campos, considered one of the sport's transfer gurus, has ended speculation over a move to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the French club's owners, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), to contin
SOCCER Mauricio Pochettino announces roster for friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland United States men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino announced his 27-player roster for a pair of June friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. But the list was more notable for who isn't on the roster than who is, with mainstays Christian Pul
