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NBA experts' picks: Predicting Lakers-Nuggets, 76ers-Knicks and every first-round matchup
Our experts make their picks for all eight first-round matchups.
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NBA
2024 NBA playoffs: Which lower-seeded teams have the best chance in the first round?
Four lower-seeded NBA playoff teams were victorious in last year's first round. Which teams can follow suit this season?
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NBA playoffs 2024: Everything to know about the 16 teams still vying for the title
The first round is here. Let's take a closer look at the 16 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title.
NFL
Legwold's top 100 NFL draft prospects: Annual list of top names to know
Longtime draft expert Jeff Legwold picks this year's top prospects. In 2023, 78 of his picks were selected in the top 100.
NBA
NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Lakers will next face the Nuggets in the NBA playoffs. Here's what you need to know about the first round.
NBA
The 2024 NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?
That's a wrap! The NBA regular season is done, and it's now time to look at the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.
MLB
Tyler Freeman hits a 2-run homer to help power the Guardians past the Athletics 10-2
— Tyler Freeman hit a two-run homer and Steven Kwan and Andrés Giménez each drove in a pair, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Josh Naylor
MLB
Josh Naylor's solo dinger makes it 8-1 Guardians
Josh Naylor's fifth homer of the years pads the lead for the Guardians over the A's.
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GMs love to trade up in the NFL draft, but it's often a mistake: Why their reasoning doesn't match reality
NFL general managers often pat themselves on the back for draft trade-ups, and they use similar quotes to do it. But they're usually wrong.
Betting
NBA playoffs betting: How to bet each first-round series
Our experts provide the bets to make for every first-round series of the NBA playoffs.
NCAAM
Men's coaching carousel: Are we done spinning in 2024?
With BYU hiring Kevin Young as its new head coach, the biggest jobs ahead of the 2024-25 season have been filled. Here's how it all played out.
NCAAM
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2024-25
An up-to-date list of every coaching hiring and firing in men's college basketball ahead of the 2024-25 season.
NCAAM
2024-25 transfer tracker: Kentucky's potential options
All the movement in and out of the transfer portal -- including exits from Wisconsin, Kentucky and Duke.
NCAAF
Ranking the best 40 players in the college football transfer portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
NCAAF
Arizona's next Larry Fitzgerald? Why the Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr. could be a perfect match
The Biletnikoff winner out of Ohio State could be the first wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL draft.
NFL Draft
What we're hearing on the NFL draft one week out: Nabers over Harrison? First round for Penix?
Our experts have the latest buzz, including potential surprises in Round 1, late risers to watch and intel on the QB and WR classes.
MLB
Carlos Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox 5-4 to improve to 13-6
— Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBI to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Ramon Laureano
MLB
Ramon Laureano's RBI single extends the Guardians' lead
Ramon Laureano hits an RBI single that extend the Guardians' lead over the Red Sox.
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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.
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Best fits for 10 intriguing college football transfers: Why Clemson, LSU, Miami make sense for impact players
The spring transfer period has started. Where would the top players shine brightest? Tom Luginbill breaks them down.
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NFL: 2023 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 483 | 280 |
| Cleveland | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 396 | 362 |
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 304 | 324 |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 366 | 384 |
NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
NCAAF: 2024 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6-7 |