They are the future -- and in some cases the present -- of football on the...
They are the future -- and in some cases the present -- of football on the European stage. The 21 players listed below, about to embark on 2016-17 seasons in England, Germany, Italy, Spain or Portugal,...
View ArticleWhile there have always been franchises in baseball rebuilding for the...
While there have always been franchises in baseball rebuilding for the future, the act of rebuilding itself -- explicitly absorbing short-term losses to further long-term goals -- remains...
View ArticleEach year it seems to get a bit more difficult to count on the top running...
Each year it seems to get a bit more difficult to count on the top running backs to not only perform like the stars they're advertised to be, but to simply stay on the field. As a result, the first...
View ArticleThe New York Islanders made one of the biggest signings of the offseason, but...
The New York Islanders made one of the biggest signings of the offseason, but Andrew Ladd's seven-year, $38.5 million contract came with a bittersweet feeling for Isles fans. Acquiring Ladd meant...
View ArticleGood morning. In this ESPN Insider piece, NFL Insider Mike Sando provides his...
Good morning. In this ESPN Insider piece, NFL Insider Mike Sando provides his annual QB tiers package, ranking every quarterback in the league by tiers. Sando polled coaches and evaluators on 33 QBs,...
View ArticleIt was Yogi Berra -- or maybe it was Lenny Kravitz -- who said "it ain't over...
It was Yogi Berra -- or maybe it was Lenny Kravitz -- who said "it ain't over 'til it's over." For some people it was over before it even began. Maybe 2016 was a rebuilding year. Maybe it was Bryce...
View ArticleThe Milwaukee Brewers' outfield is of significant interest to many in the...
The Milwaukee Brewers' outfield is of significant interest to many in the fantasy world because it's in the process of changing from being essentially Ryan Braun and question marks to Braun and players...
View ArticleFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Ryan Fitzpatrick might be "elite" in the eyes of...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Ryan Fitzpatrick might be "elite" in the eyes of teammate Brandon Marshall, but the New York Jets' quarterback is no such thing in the opinion of NFL types. Our man Mike Sando has...
View ArticleBEREA, Ohio -- Hue Jackson called Robert Griffin III flawless in the way he's...
BEREA, Ohio -- Hue Jackson called Robert Griffin III flawless in the way he's approached the Cleveland Browns quarterback job. Others in the league don't see Griffin that way. ESPN's Mike Sando...
View ArticleNoah Syndergaard throws the fastest average fastball out of every starting...
Noah Syndergaard throws the fastest average fastball out of every starting pitcher we have on record. Granted, our record stretches back only to 2002, but that's 15 seasons, and pitchers are throwing...
View ArticleWhich free-agent deals were the biggest steals this offseason? We identify...
Which free-agent deals were the biggest steals this offseason? We identify eight that leap out as exceptional values. To rate each deal, we've compared the free agent's new annual salary with his...
View ArticleThe Dallas Stars had a triumphant 2015-16 season where they vaulted up the...
The Dallas Stars had a triumphant 2015-16 season where they vaulted up the standings by 17 points and secured the division crown for the first time in a decade. However, unanswered questions on the...
View ArticleEditor's note: This article was adapted from Phil Steele's college football...
Editor's note: This article was adapted from Phil Steele's college football preview magazine, which is available here. We've looked at quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, and D-line and...
View ArticleThe dreams and nightmares of the last Premier League season created a new...
The dreams and nightmares of the last Premier League season created a new climate in which underdogs are encouraged to think big. Whereas mid-table clubs once targeted incremental progress, Leicester...
View ArticleThe All-Star break is an arbitrary reference point for the middle of the...
The All-Star break is an arbitrary reference point for the middle of the major league season. However, there are some players who do see a change in fortunes as the calendar turns in July. For some,...
View ArticleThose owning Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder in dynasty formats...
Those owning Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder in dynasty formats can obviously look elsewhere for their first baseman in 2017 and beyond, but there's actually been quite a bit of change at...
View ArticleFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots plan to have quarterback Tom...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots plan to have quarterback Tom Brady sit out Thursday night's preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter....
View ArticleSAN DIEGO -- After having surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus in his...
SAN DIEGO -- After having surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, San Diego Chargers receiver Stevie Johnson will need a lengthier rehab process that will prevent him from...
View ArticleGreeny and Golic welcome Good Morning America's Robin Roberts (6:30 a.m. ET),...
Greeny and Golic welcome Good Morning America's Robin Roberts (6:30 a.m. ET), ESPN NFL Insider Jim Trotter (7:30), ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark (8:00), USA Olympic swimmer Lilly King (8:30) and First...
View ArticleOne of the many big-picture storylines entering the 2016 season was tracking...
One of the many big-picture storylines entering the 2016 season was tracking the early-career excellence of Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. They are this generation's Mantle and Mays, reaching the majors...
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