Standouts, key takeaways from the CHL-USHL Prospect Challenge
The top players met for a showcase this week ahead of the 2026 NHL draft. Who (and what) stood out most?
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team
The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.
Conference finals preview: Can Müller lead the Caps to MLS Cup?
The MLS postseason is down to four teams, with Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller providing plenty of star power, but will it be enough to get to MLS Cup?
College Football’s Mascots Are Living Secret Lives

Many college mascots are not permitted to reveal their identities until after their days of being a costumed performer have come to an end.
Inside weird and wonderful college football rivalry trophies USC Stanford Michigan
What do an axe, skillet, and a gold boot have in common? Meet the iconic rivalry trophies of college football.
Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan State Thrives, Florida Falters

Michigan State deserves more, TCU upset No. 10 Florida, Nivar posts a triple-double, Boyd dominates and more from Thursday’s college basketball action.
Dak Prescott matched Patrick Mahomes’ magic in dramatic win over Chiefs
Prescott rebounded from an early INT to push the Cowboys back into playoff contention.
‘Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel’: NBA scouts, execs on what’s next in Philly
What is the 76ers’ ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.
Sources: Vanderbilt’s Lea lands 6-year extension
Amid interest from other schools, coach Clark Lea has signed an extension to stay at Vanderbilt. The extension is for six years, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Our guide to remaining Week 13 NFL games: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
The Browns and Shedeur Sanders hosting the Niners? Sam Darnold playing his old Vikings team? We have picks, predictions and stats for every Week 13 game.