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Penguins' Malkin banned 5 games for Dahlin slash

March 6, 2026 - 11:46pm
Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres.

Texans grant Mixon release after lost '25 season

March 6, 2026 - 11:46pm
The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.

Fired Michigan coach Moore reaches plea deal

March 6, 2026 - 11:46pm
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve a felony home invasion case. The deal was struck on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.

UNC's Wilson (thumb surgery) done for season

March 6, 2026 - 10:40pm
North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during practice, the school announced.

All the best handshakes and celebrations

March 6, 2026 - 8:50pm
Though players have less time with their international teammates, chemistry at the World Baseball Classic is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.

NHL trade tracker: All the deals made before Friday's deadline

March 6, 2026 - 8:40pm
Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.

NHL trade grades: Brayden Schenn costly, but worth risk for Islanders

March 6, 2026 - 7:32pm
Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

Avalanche bring Kadri back in swap with Flames

March 6, 2026 - 7:25pm
The Avalanche have re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames. Kadri won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season but left for Calgary as a free agent that offseason.

Isles land Blues captain Schenn for playoff push

March 6, 2026 - 7:25pm
The Islanders have acquired Brayden Schenn in trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, 34, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.

Ogunbowale arrested following Unrivaled title win

March 6, 2026 - 7:25pm
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.

OT Decker, longest-tenured Lion, asks for release

March 6, 2026 - 7:25pm
Offensive lineman Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested his release, he announced on social media.

???? Hoops coach allegedly moonlighted as a pimp

March 6, 2026 - 7:25pm
Multiple dismissals have occurred at Cal State Bakersfield as an investigation probes who knew what and when.

Bills release 4, including CB Johnson, WR Samuel

March 6, 2026 - 6:13pm
The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant.

Sources: Raiders set to release veteran QB Smith

March 6, 2026 - 6:13pm
The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Why Tatum is coming back now and what it means for Boston

March 6, 2026 - 6:13pm
Here's the latest on Jayson Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

Sources: Watson deal reworked to shrink cap hit

March 6, 2026 - 4:51pm
The Browns have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space and lowers what was the largest cap hit in the NFL in 2026.

Charter flights, team dinners and rivals bonding: Inside Team USA's WBC arrival

March 6, 2026 - 4:04pm
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.