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- NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams
ESPNNewsHere's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.
- The Pistons need Jalen Duren, and Duren needs the Pistons. Now? The pressure is onESPNNews
After agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal, how will Duren and Detroit move forward after a monthslong saga?
- Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis explained: What it means for the QB
ESPNNewsESPN spoke with a medical professional for a better understanding of causes, treatments and outlook for those with blood clots.
- Free agents: Stroud, Miller lead top optionsESPNNews
Eric Karabell lists who he thinks are the top available players worth adding for the week ahead.
- Rankings for Week 7ESPNNews
Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
- Source: Giants releasing Harris amid ongoing RB woesESPNRoster move
The Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris started Sunday's loss against the Saints but had just 2 yards on four carries.
- Titans abruptly release DT Elliott for undisclosed incident at facilityESPNRoster move
The Titans abruptly released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, citing an undisclosed "incident" from Thursday at the team's facility.
- McLaurin carted off in MNF loss; Commanders fear 'significant' knee injuryESPNInjury
Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast after injuring his knee against the 49ers. He'll undergo additional testing Tuesday.
- Evans unable to finish 49ers' victory, exits with Achilles sorenessESPNNews
San Francisco wide receiver Mike Evans was unable to make it through Monday's night's 23-17 victory over Washington, leaving with a lingering bout of Achilles soreness that prevented the 49ers veteran from practicing Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Stephen Jones: Schottenheimer has full support of Cowboys' ownershipESPNNews
Brian Schottenheimer has the full support of Cowboys ownership, Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas.
- 😈 'No dreams, just nightmares': Panthers' jab headlines Week 6 NFL trollsESPNNews
The Panthers picked at Philadelphia's roots after their road win, but more teams turned petty following their respective Week 6 wins.
- Sources: Dolphins release Patterson after Week 5 kickoff issuesESPNRoster move
The Dolphins released kicker Riley Patterson in a move aimed to improve one of the NFL's worst special teams units.
- Banged-up Rams lose star WR Adams for 6-10 weeks, McVay saysESPNInjury
Rams wideout Davante Adams ruptured a hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, and he will be sidelined for six to 10 weeks, coach Sean McVay announced.
- Sources: Hurts to miss season after blood clots discovered in QB's lungsESPNInjury
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs, according to NFL Network and ESPN.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy: Dueling Golden Knights
RotowireNewsVasilevskiy will defend the road crease in Tuesday's road clash against the Golden Knights, per Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.
- Seven things Solak thinks: Colts were right to give Steichen more time? Eagles could trade stars?ESPNRoster move
Get ready for Week 7 with takes on the Colts' decision-makers, Caleb Williams' MVP case, Matthew Stafford's play, the Browns' trajectory and the Eagles' next moves.
- Does firing GM Chris Ballard portend a Colts overhaul?ESPNRoster move
Carlie Irsay-Gordon made a big change Monday, but is it the first of many as the trade deadline nears?
- Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest offensive issue for each teamESPNNews
How does every NFL team stack up heading into Week 7? We made our 1-32 list and picked the biggest offensive problem for every team.
- From superteam to 2-4 disappointment? Barnwell on what has gone wrong for the RamsESPNNews
The Rams have fallen way short of high expectations. Where were we all so wrong, and will they improve?
- Carter Hart: In goal TuesdayRotowireLineup
Hart will start Tuesday's home matchup against Tampa Bay, per SinBin.vegas.
- Dybantsa debut delayed: No. 1 pick out opener due to ankleESPNInjury
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will miss the Wizards' season opener Wednesday because of an ankle injury.
- Timberwolves agree to 1-year, $40M extension with McDanielsESPNRoster move
The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2029-30.
- Hornets, forward Miller agree to 5-year, $209M rookie extensionESPNRoster move
The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.
- Warriors expect Curry (ankle) to play in opener vs. LakersESPNInjury
The Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be available for Wednesday night's season opener against the Lakers despite tweaking his right ankle during an open scrimmage Sunday.
- NBA commits to 'unlock the full potential' of new Euro leagueESPNLineup
The NBA will make what it calls the biggest investment ever into European basketball when it starts a league there in 2027, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said.
- Lakers waive former first-round pick KnechtESPNRoster move
The Los Angeles Lakers waived their 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday, the team announced.
- Sources: Grizzlies waiving former first-round pick ClaytonESPNNews
The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday's roster cut-down deadline.
- Bucks waive assist-leader Porter Jr. ahead of season openerESPNRoster move
The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring.
- 🍾 How Knicks used the offseason to celebrate their long-overdue titleESPNNews
From Jalen Brunson's SNL appearance to KAT's wedding, it all began with one event that turned into a domino effect: a Knicks title.
- Panthers' Brady Tkachuk to donate Senators jerseys thrown in protestESPNRoster move
Brady Tkachuk, who was traded from Ottawa to Florida in June, says he'll donate any Senators jerseys thrown in protest of his return to the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
- Sources: At least 3 teams in mix for Jets goalie HellebuyckESPNLineup
Several teams remain interested in goalie Connor Hellebuyck, sources told ESPN, but there's no guarantee the Winnipeg Jets will deal him before his suspension ends.
- Resurgent Rangers race past Ducks, improve to 6-0-0 on home iceESPNNews
With a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers improved to 6-0-0 in their first six home games, matching the second-longest season-opening home winning streak in franchise history.
- Cole Knuble, son of Mike, makes NHL debut with Flyers he grew up rooting forESPNNews
On Monday night, Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for the Flyers team he grew up rooting for, with his parents in attendance.
- Räty clears waivers, joins Maple Leafs via tradeESPNRoster move
The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver.
- Senators' Eklund set to miss 10-12 weeks after ankle surgeryESPNInjury
Senators forward William Eklund is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle suffered last week against the Flyers.
- 🏒 Stats: Who leads the league for points, goals, GAA and more?ESPNNews
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- Leevi Merilainen: Set to face HurricanesRotowireNews
Merilainen will guard the home crease in Tuesday's contest against the Hurricanes, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.
- Fred VanVleet: To miss back-to-backsRotowireInjury
VanVleet will sit out one game of back-to-back sets to open the season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
- Santi Aldama: Doubtful for WednesdayRotowireInjury
Aldama (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Houston, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
- Brandon Montour: Deemed game-time decisionRotowireInjury
Montour (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's home clash against the Red Wings, per Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network.
- ALCS Game 6: Takeaways as Rays advance to World Series
ESPNNewsTampa Bay beats Cleveland to punch its ticket to face Milwaukee in the Fall Classic.
- 'Fastball Freddy' Peralta named ALCS MVP after pitching Rays into World SeriesESPNNews
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.
- Caminero's unlikely blast, 38.7-second HR trot punctuate Rays' pennant-clinching winESPNNews
Junior Caminero hit his first career postseason home run off Guardians All-Star closer Cade Smith in the seventh inning Monday as the Rays went on to clinch the AL pennant and advance to a World Series matchup with the Brewers.
- Once long shots, Brewers, Rays carry sportsbook liability into World SeriesESPNNews
After beginning the regular season as long championship underdogs, the Brewers and Rays will carry sportsbook liability with them into the 2026 World Series.
- Guardians run out of gas, see franchise's World Series title drought hit 78 yearsESPNInjury
The Guardians once again got close to the finish line but came up short in the ALCS, losing to the Rays in six games to extend their championship drought to 78 years.
- Boone returning as Yankees manager in 2027, source saysESPNNews
Aaron Boone will return for his 10th season as manager of the Yankees in 2027, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report by the Bergen Record.
- Japanese slugger Sato, 27, seeking to join MLB team through posting systemESPNNews
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, 27, a member of his national team that reached the quarterfinals of this year's World Baseball Classic, is aiming to make a move to Major League Baseball through the posting system, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported.
- MLB qualifying offer for free agents rises to $23.15M, up 5.1% from 2025ESPNNews
The price of a qualifying offer for this year's major league free agents rose 5.1% to $23.15 million from $22,025,000.
- Athletics hire ex-Red Sox, Rays exec. Smith as president of baseball ops.ESPNNews
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as its president of baseball operations as the team heads into its final year in West Sacramento, CA and heads to Las Vegas in 2028.
- 👀 Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the postseason MVPESPNNews
We go inside the numbers on the players doing the most to help their teams win.
- The World Series matchup is set! How Rays, Brewers can win it allESPNNews
It's a battle of two franchises eyeing a first championship trophy. Ahead of Game 1 on Friday, here's your first look at the Fall Classic.
- Where Brewers-Rays ranks among best World Series matchups since 2000ESPNNews
This year's Fall Classic will crown a first-time winner. Here's where it stands among the best matchups of this century.
- 'They trust the process no matter what': Inside the superpower that carried the Rays to the World SeriesESPNNews
The small-market Rays are kings of the American League. Here's what Tampa Bay does that nobody else can match.
- Philipp Grubauer: Facing Red WingsRotowireNews
Grubauer will patrol the home crease against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Sound of Hockey.
- Jameis Winston vs. J.J. McCarthy: Pros and cons of Giants' QBsESPNLineup
Coach John Harbaugh must weigh the options in his QB conundrum, with two players who could start at Houston.
- NHL Tonight: Previewing Bruins-Stars, all 10 other matchups on TuesdayESPNNews
Twenty-two teams will be in action this evening. Here's what you need to know.
- Anthony Black: Status still unclearRotowireInjury
Black (ankle) said Tuesday that he doesn't know if he will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
- AJ Dybantsa: Will not debut WednesdayRotowireInjury
Dybantsa (ankle) will not debut Wednesday against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
- Dailyn Swain: Out with illnessRotowireInjury
Swain (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
- Windhorst: What Madison Square Garden means to LeBron JamesESPNNews
It's only fitting that LeBron opens his final chapter inside "The World's Most Famous Arena."
- NFL announces U2 will play in first Thanksgiving Eve halftime showESPNNews
The former Super Bowl halftime performers will join names like Beyonce who have headlined Netflix's holiday halftime shows.
- Junior Caminero: Finally goes deep in Game 6RotowireNews
Caminero went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Game 6 of the ALCS versus Cleveland on Monday.
- Najee Harris: Time's up in New YorkRotowireRoster move
The Giants will release Harris on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
- The best and worst bets for the 2026-27 seasonESPNInjury
Which bets stand out most? Which should you avoid? Here's what our experts say.
- One bet to make on every team heading into the seasonESPNNews
Don't go into the NBA season without knowing which bet to make for every team.
- Yandy Diaz: Homers again in Game 6RotowireNews
Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Guardians on Monday.
- Inside painstaking process of stitching NFL fields through storms and heat wavesESPNNews
How does the NFL install new fields in stadiums not made for them? The man known as Papa Turf walked us through it.
- Terry McLaurin: Season-ending knee injury fearedRotowireInjury
McLaurin is slated to undergo an MRI on Tuesday after sustaining what the Commanders fear was a season-ending left knee injury in Monday's 23-17 loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
- Mike Evans: Nursing Achilles tendinitis, iffy for Week 8RotowireNews
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday's 23-17 win over the Commanders that Evans' early exit was due to right Achilles tendinitis, but he doesn't believe the wideout will require further testing or imaging, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. "I hope he recovers throughout the week, but you don't think it's a long-term thing, but right now it ended up costing him two quarters and hopefully he'll be able to play [Sunday in Atlanta]," Shanahan said.
- Bold predictions for the 2026-27 seasonESPNNews
Our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.
- Dylan Garand is living an NHL goalie's dream ... but will it last?ESPNInjury
The 24-year-old has stepped into the spotlight due to injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo. How long will his success last?
- The best soccer/NFL crossover jerseys as PSG unveil kit for Steelers vs. Saints in ParisESPNNews
If you've ever wondered what reigning Champions League holders PSG might look like should they suddenly relaunch as an NFL franchise, this is it.
- After surprise Finals run, Spurs know return trip won't be easyESPNNews
The Spurs enter the season with expectations to return to the Finals after their loss to the Knicks.
- What's next for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks?ESPNRoster move
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. Breaking down each side of the dispute.
- Rachaad White: Receiving TD with expanded roleRotowireNews
White rushed seven times for 27 yards and brought in four of five targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 23-17 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
- Stefon Diggs: Scores TD in return from injuryRotowireInjury
Diggs brought in six of seven targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 23-17 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
- Freddy Peralta: Earns ALCS MVP honorsRotowireInjury
Peralta was named the ALCS MVP after picking up the win in Game 6 against the Guardians on Monday. He allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings.
- NBA intel: KAT's next deal, expansion's next steps -- and all eyes on OrlandoESPNRoster move
Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.
- Grades for every NBA offseason signing: How did the Hornets fare on the Miller extension?ESPNRoster move
We're grading the most important offseason signings, including Cason Wallace's $139 million extension with the Thunder.
- The 'Layer King': How 49ers QB Brock Purdy mastered one of the hardest throws in footballESPNNews
Purdy is terrific at layering the football -- fitting it perfectly between the second and third levels of the defense. And it's a big reason why he's playing at an MVP level this season.
- Pickups: Arvidsson, Quinn have the right role for points this weekESPNLineup
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.
- Early bets for Week 7: Three games to target right awayESPNInjury
Which Week 7 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are three early bets we like.
- Betting buzz: Rams' loss to Cardinals sends shockwaves through survivor poolsESPNNews
The Rams entered the NFL season as the Super Bowl favorites but fell to 2-4 after suffering one of the biggest upsets of the season in the loss to the Cardinals.
- NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseasonESPNNews
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
- Projecting the 2027 NFL draft order: Which teams could have an early pick?ESPNNews
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
- Superteams, long shots and the MVP race: The NBA betting storylines to know for 2026ESPNNews
David Purdum highlights the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
- The NBA returns! Expert picks for the East, West and NBA champsESPNNews
Spurs or Thunder in West? Are the Knicks destined for the Finals? Hear from our experts.
- Teruaki Sato: Will be posted for MLB clubsRotowireNews
The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball have announced they will approve Sato's request to be posted for major-league teams this offseason, Yakyu Cosmopolitan reports.
- Bryan Baker: Secures save in Game 5RotowireNews
Baker issued a walk and allowed no hits in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Game 5 of the ALCS at Cleveland on Sunday. He did not record a strikeout.
- Ranking the top 10 Super Bowl performances by a rookie: From Timmy Smith to Xavier WorthyESPNNews
Which rookies made a name from themselves in the Super Bowl over the years? We listed 10 standout performances, plus honorable mentions.
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