Brad Marchand overtime goal gives Panthers win over Maple Leafs

Can the Florida Panthers really go back-to-back? With a dominant roster and playoff experience, the Panthers are poised to make a strong run at back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Sports Pulse…

Panthers cut Clowney, Granger; RB Brooks put on PUP list

David NewtonMay 8, 2025, 12:49 PM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to…

Former Panthers great Steve Smith sued for alleged affair with Ravens marching-band member

Rumors emerged in February suggesting former Carolina Panthers wideout Steve Smith had an affair with a Baltimore Ravens marching-band member. Three months later, Smith is being sued for those allegations.…

Ousted Lightning concede it’s Panthers’ turn to rule rivalry

Greg WyshynskiMay 1, 2025, 12:58 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. If last season’s Stanley Cup championship didn’t already clinch it, the Florida Panthers’ Game 5…

Grading the Bears’ pick of WR Luther Burden in the 2025 NFL Draft

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears continue to load up on offensive weapons. The Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, giving…

Panthers’ draft shows how much faith they have in Bryce Young

The run from “starting franchise quarterback” to “benched bust” to “rejuvenated savior” is a solid arc over an entire career; Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold both reached Station 3 last…

2025 NFL Draft: Panthers make Tetairoa McMillan first full-time WR off the board with 8th overall pick

The Carolina Panthers made Tetairoa McMillan the first full-time wide receiver off the board Thursday at the 2025 NFL Draft. They’ll be expecting a No. 1 wideout in return, for…

Live Day 1 pick-by-pick analysis

Finally, finally, finally: It’s NFL Draft time. The NFL calendar has three flagship days: the opening day of the regular season, Super Bowl Sunday and, of course, the first night of…

What the Chicago Bears shouldn’t do

The Chicago Bears have a big weekend ahead of them with the 2025 NFL draft right around the corner. Having an impressive offseason from the hiring of Ben Johnson as…

Panthers’ Ekblad ready to ‘move forward’ as 20-game ban nears end

Apr 12, 2025, 12:54 PM ET It’s been a long month for Aaron Ekblad. The worst is almost over. The Florida Panthers defenseman spoke out for the first time Saturday…