The Giants made a point of upgrading the position this offseason while Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton were both rehabbing injuries.

Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, died on Saturday at age 36.

The NFL has closed its review of wide receiver Stefon Diggs after determining there was insufficient evidence of a personal conduct policy violation, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the failed physical that prevented his in-season return.

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday after he allegedly violated a protection order against him, according to jail records.

At a private ceremony Thursday night, the Seahawks received their Super Bowl LX rings, which feature diamonds, sapphires, team mantras and a tribute to the team's fans, among other elements.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback and that he doesn't believe the lack of progress on a new deal has impacted him.

The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.

According to Reid, despite being half of one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory, Kelce is focused on training camp.

The World Cup is the latest proof of concept that it's possible to have grass fields in all 30 NFL stadiums, even the domes. But obstacles remain from keeping it full time.

We asked 29 NFL players to weigh in on who would win the Golden Boot and World Cup.

Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.

NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Hurts, Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.

The NFL draft is a long way off, but Matt Miller and Jordan Reid ranked the five best prospects at every position. How do the top QBs, OTs, CBs and more stack up?

As for where they're getting married, has the "Life of a Showgirl" singer already spelled it out for us?

Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.

Eric Moody breaks down the Jaguars' crowded receiver room and explains why Jakobi Meyers is his WR of choice.

Avoiding common pitfalls can keep your draft on track for success.

Bynum, who is half-Filipino and makes his offseason home in the Philippines, said he'll focus on addressing issues such as the lack of clean water due to broken pipes.

We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.

More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.

Which teams stand out in 11, 12, 13, 21 and 22 personnel groupings? We looked back at the 2025 season and then gave an outlook for the top offenses in 2026.

Cleveland Guardians veteran third baseman Jose Ramirez, 33, a seven-time American League All-Star, broke a bone in his left hand on a swing Saturday during his team's 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers and will be sidelined an indefinite period.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, making his first start since April 29, showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Guardians but said, "I need to be better, plain and simple."

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki left Saturday's 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants because of right knee discomfort after attempting to make a fourth-inning catch, and he told reporters after the win that he's "wishing it's not a big deal."

Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts left the game for precautionary reasons after he was hit in the head by a pitch. Up big in the ninth, Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio then hit Orioles star Gunnar Henderson with a pitch, leading to an ejection.

The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.

In front of a sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field, Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, as the starter improved to 7-4 this season.

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans, who went on the injured list May 8 because of a left elbow impingement, had a setback in his injury rehab and will undergo further testing.

The Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain after he left Friday's game in the fourth inning.

We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.

What a difference a month makes. Here's what's behind Chicago's swoon down the NL Central standings and what it means as trade season begins.

A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?

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From an SEC hitter with big-time power to a top 2027 draft prospect you've never heard of, let's rank the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.

Why should hitters have all the fun? It's time for pitchers to have their own brand of celebrations on the mound.

Is your team going to make a midsummer splash? Here's how the next few weeks could decide the season.

Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN NBA insiders break down New York's stunning NBA Finals win in San Antonio.

Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he's "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.

Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.

After blowback from Knicks fans and New York officials, Ticketmaster clarified that no tickets to Game 5 in San Antonio will be revoked.

Thunder second-year guard Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated disc and is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.

The Big3 basketball league, co-founded by rapper Ice Cube, is eyeing a $290 million valuation as it plans to go public later this year.

The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.

The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.

New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.

Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?

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Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

A historic top-2 swap, a calculated move for OKC and a Giannis blockbuster headline six offers that would rock draft night.

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The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.

A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.

Carolina is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Get caught up here.

Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.

Knights goalie Carter Hart, who is gearing up for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, says chants from Hurricanes fans referencing a 2024 sexual assault charge he was later acquitted of are "just noise."

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.

Golden Knights coach John Tortorella vowed that the Stanley Cup Final would return to Raleigh for Game 7 after Carolina pushed his team to the brink of elimination.

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.

Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.

Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.

The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned.

Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final.