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Lowe: Who takes home the hardware for NBA MVP, ROY and DPOY awards?
The 2023-24 awards season is upon us! Who is this season's most valuable player? Top rookie? Defensive player of the year? Most improved? Lowe reveals his final selections.
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NFL
Our annual mock draft with 32 first-round trades: How three star wideouts could find new teams
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1, including deals that involve receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Justin Jefferson and Tee Higgins.
NCAAF
College football coaches pick 22 sleepers in the 2024 NFL draft
A look at some of the players outside of the first round who coaches think the NFL could be sleeping on.
MLB
MLB Power Rankings: A tight battle for our top spot
In what could be a season-long battle, the NL's top two powerhouses are neck and neck for No. 1 on our list.
NHL
NHL playoff watch: Key games to watch on the final day
The playoffs are set to begin Saturday, but not all eight matchups are locked in. Here's the current bracket, along with Thursday's schedule and more.
NFL Draft
Ranking NFL draft prospects: Yates' final top 200, plus the best at every position
With the NFL draft around the corner, Field Yates locks in his final top 200 prospects. How does this class stack up?
Coby White
NBA
Coby White puts up career-high 42 points in Bulls win
Coby White balls out with a career-high 42 points and leads the Bulls to a play-in victory over the Hawks.
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NBA
Coby White scores career-high 42 points as Bulls roll past Hawks 131-116 in play-in game
— Coby White drew roars from the crowd early on with vicious crossovers and spins toward the basket. He was so effective he had fans chanting his name as the final minutes ticked away.
Bulls
NBA
Coby White
NBA
Coby White spins through traffic for silky basket
Coby White weaves through multiple Hawks defenders and finishes at the basket with a clean layup.
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NBA
NBA play-in tournament 2024: Schedule and matchups
Everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA play-in tournament, including who's playing and when.
MLB
Sheets and Fedde lead White Sox over Royals 2-1 to stop 6-game skid with doubleheader split
— Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday for a doubleheader split that ended a six-game slide.
Gavin Sheets
MLB
Gavin Sheets' solo shot extends White Sox lead
Gavin Sheets sneaks a home run just past the foul pole to give the White Sox a 2-0 lead over the Royals.
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MLB
Cody Bellinger hits a go-ahead homer and the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-3 to take series
— Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Hayden Wesneski threw four innings of scoreless relief and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday.
Illinois
NCAAF
Tip Reiman's NFL draft profile
Check out some of the top highlights from Illinois TE Tip Reiman.
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Cody Bellinger
MLB
Cody Bellinger belts go-ahead home run vs. D-backs
Cody Bellinger connects for his 3rd round-tripper of the season to give the Cubs a late 3-2 lead over the Diamondbacks.
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Fantasy Baseball
'Come on, blue!' White Sox announcer livid after game-ending K call
Home plate umpire Jordan Baker rings up White Sox hitter Robbie Grossman on a pitch that appears to be outside to the chagrin of the announcers.
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MLB
Salvador Perez's homer lifts Royals over White Sox 4-2
— Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the eighth to put the Royals ahead, and Kansas City beat the struggling Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.
NFL
When is 2024 NFL draft? Date, time, channel, how to watch
It's time for the 2024 NFL draft! Caleb Williams is expected to be the No. 1 pick. Check out how to watch all of the prospects in action on ESPN now.
NFL Draft
10 NFL scouts predict the first 10 draft picks: Intriguing landing spots for top prospects
We asked scouts to make the picks for NFL teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot. The results might surprise you.
Top Headlines
- White's 42 lifts Bulls to play-in rematch with Heat
- Sources: Heat's Butler feared to have MCL injury
- Pham finalizes minor league deal with White Sox
- Syracuse makes CB Lewis latest portal addition
- Cubs rookie Busch homers in 5th straight game
- Cubs place Suzuki (oblique) on IL, recall Canario
- Holtzman, who threw 2 no-hitters for Cubs, dies
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 11 | 6 | .647 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1 | L3 |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3 | L1 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 12 | 6 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Kansas City | 12 | 7 | .632 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 11 | .353 | 5.5 | L4 |
| Chicago | 3 | 15 | .167 | 9 | W1 |