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How the Stanley Cup will be won -- based on historical comps for Panthers vs. Oilers
We uncover the Cup Final teams since 1980 that were most similar to Florida and to Edmonton, which helps us arrive at: Who has the edge?
NBA
Offseason sleeper teams: How the Bulls, Blazers, Jazz, Pelicans and Spurs could make big moves
Chicago, led by Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, is one of a handful of teams in prime position to be busy this summer.
NCAAF
Connelly's 2024 college football conference previews: Breaking down every league
Read every one of the in-depth conference previews to be ready for the 2024 season.
NHL
Projecting the matchups, tactics and X factors that will matter most in the Stanley Cup Final
Game 1 of Oilers-Panthers is Saturday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins the sport's ultimate prize.
United States
Soccer
Is it better for USMNT players to start in MLS or sit on the bench in Europe?
USMNT fans have long debated: Is it better for players to start in MLS or sit on the bench in Europe? Statistical analysis and interviews offer an answer.
NCAAF
AAC 2024 preview: Is Memphis the new favorite? Will UTSA or Tulane make a run?
What's ahead in the AAC in 2024? We break down the best players and games and title odds in the league.
NHL
Will Matthew Tkachuk take over? Can anything slow down Connor McDavid? The 20 biggest Stanley Cup Final questions
With Game 1 on Saturday, here are the key debates, ranging from data-driven queries to player performances and strategy to more ethereal concepts.
MLB
Judge's May 2024? Ohtani's June 2023? Ranking the top 10 best months current players have had
Aaron Judge went on a tear in May. Is he the current king of calendar-month hot streaks -- and where does his month rank? We break it down.
MLB
From the home run champ to a two-way sensation: The top candidates to go No. 1 overall in MLB draft
College hitters are dominating MLB draft boards. Let's break down the best of the best going into NCAA super regionals.
NBA
2024 NBA draft: Latest news, mocks and player rankings
Read all of our NBA draft content leading up to the big two-day event from June 26-27.
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NFL scouts pick 14 sleepers for the 2025 draft: Which prospects could rise into Round 1?
We asked NFL scouts to select prospects in next year's draft class who aren't being talked about enough. We have 14 names to know.
NBA
Lowe: The juicy subplots that could tilt this Mavericks-Celtics NBA Finals -- and who should win
Kyrie Irving vs. Boston. Kristaps Porzingis vs. Dallas. Superstar duos. Elite offense vs. elite defense. Here's what you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals.
NHL
Who leads for the Conn Smythe ahead of the Stanley Cup Final? Here are the top 10 candidates
Just two teams are left in the postseason, but each club has a number of strong candidates. After asking voters, we count down the contenders.
Soccer
FC 100: From Ronaldo to Valverde, picking overrated and underrated players, plus snubs
Not everyone will agree with the final ranking of ESPN's FC 100 -- including the voters. Here are overrated and underrated players, plus snubs.
NBA
Doncic, Edwards, ???: We ranked the top 12 players from the NBA's conference finals
Stars of the Celtics and Mavericks each land in the top three of the playoffs' most valuable players (ranked by the numbers). Who else joins them?
NFL
Ravens in 2018? Saints in 2006? Seahawks in 2012? We ranked the 12 best draft classes of the 21st century
Which NFL team drafted the best class of the 21st century? Aaron Schatz ranks the top hauls based on production and depth.
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer
Kylian Mbappe has joined Real Madrid -- now what? Can anyone else even compete?
Kylian Mbappe, arguably the world's best player, joins Real Madrid, arguably the world's best team. Is there still a chance for anyone else to compete?
Liverpool
Soccer
Ranking all 39 Liverpool signings of the Jurgen Klopp era, from Ben Davies to Mo Salah
Jurgen Klopp brought a lot of success to Liverpool during his nine-year tenure, but what he did to develop players was the real gift. So let's evaluate every player he promoted or signed.
MLB
MLB post-hype check-in: How former big-time prospects are faring in majors
From potential future aces to a No. 1 pick, let's examine some young players taking time to hit their stride.
NBA
14 prospect-to-pro comps: Matches for Clingan, Risacher and others
ESPN draft expert Jeremy Woo provides his high- and low-end comparisons for current projected lottery prospects, including Rob Dillingham and Alex Sarr.
NHL
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Stars, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Soccer
Ranking the 30 players who will decide the UEFA Champions League final
Who from Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will decide which team wins the UEFA Champions League? Let's rank the 30 key players of the final.
Phillies
MLB
The breakout stars who have turned the Phillies from good to great
Philly's roster never lacks big names, but it's an emerging group that could make this the winningest team in franchise history.
NBA
Lowe: Why the Boston Celtics' fallback isn't actually their history-making offense
All the noise about the Celtics' offense -- its historic efficiency, its weird haziness -- has hidden the team's true bedrock.
NBA
NBA draft withdrawal deadline: Bama stars, UConn strength, NIL impact and Bronny's choice
Deadline day delivered news on star players returning to their college programs, while others are staying in the draft. We answer your biggest questions.
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