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What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down the summer priorities and needs for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.
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MLB
Arenado drives in 3 and Gray pitches seven innings as the Cardinals beat the White Sox 3-0
— Nolan Arenado drove in three runs, Sonny Gray gave up three hits in seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Friday night.
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Nolan Arenado
MLB
Nolan Arenado's 2-run double powers the Cards to victory
Nolan Arenado drives in two runs on a double to right field to give the Cardinals a 3-0 lead.
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NHL
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Predators?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
MLB
Contreras keys 3-run 8th as Brewers rally to beat Cubs 3-1 in first game against Counsell
— William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday.
Willy Adames
MLB
Willy Adames' RBI single gives the Brewers the lead
Willy Adames hits an RBI single to put the Brewers up 2-1 over the Cubs.
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Christopher Morel
MLB
Christopher Morel's HR puts the Cubs on the board
Christopher Morel's home run gives the Cubs a 1-0 lead over the Brewers.
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NCAAF
Ranking the 50 best 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.
Francisco Lindor
MLB
Lindor rips a walk-off double for Mets in 11th
Francisco Lindor lines a double down the left-field line scoring two for a walk-off win.
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NFL
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
Alex Caruso
NBA
The top plays from NBA Hustle Award winner Alex Caruso this season
Check out the blocks, steals, second-chance opportunities and slams that led to Alex Caruso winning the NBA's Hustle Award.
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MLB
Francisco Lindor shakes off illness, comes off bench to rally Mets past Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings
— Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings Thursday for a split of their four-game series.
MLB
Passan's early MLB takeaways: Offense on the decline? Which teams are for real -- and which are in trouble?
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
NFL Draft
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
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Meet the 2025 NFL draft class: Early questions on the top QBs, prospects to know
Who is the top QB in the class? How does the 2025 class compare to the 2024 group? Our experts answer questions about next year's draft prospects.
MLB
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
NBA
2024 NBA draft: Where does the board stand ahead of the pre-draft process?
With nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?
NCAAF
Impact newcomers for college football's top 25 teams: QBs, transfers, freshmen who will play early
What transfers have taken over starting jobs? What five-star recruits have shined this spring? We break down the teams.
NCAAM
Men's Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed
Not only are the Jayhawks returning national POY candidate Hunter Dickinson for his COVID year, but Kansas also boasts fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr. along with veteran portal additions Rylan Griffen, AJ Storr, Riley Kugel and Zeke Mayo.
MLB
Imanaga stellar again, Cubs end game with double play to edge Mets 1-0
— Ian Happ, Nick Madrigal and Miguel Amaya teamed up for the game-ending double play Wednesday night, preserving the win for sensational rookie Shota Imanaga after he threw seven scoreless innings in the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 victory over the New York Mets.
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- Cubs ace Steele may return Monday from injury
- ChiSox send reliever García to Triple-A Charlotte
- WNBA to adjust challenge, timeout rules for '24
- Bulls' Caruso honored with NBA's Hustle Award
- Illinois gov.: Bears' stadium plan a 'nonstarter'
- Illini's Hawkins to hit portal, still keen on draft
- Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder finalists
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 20 | 11 | .645 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 19 | 14 | .576 | 2 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 16 | 16 | .500 | 4.5 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 15 | 17 | .469 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 19 | .424 | 7 | L5 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 20 | 12 | .625 | - | L2 |
| Kansas City | 20 | 13 | .606 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 18 | 13 | .581 | 1.5 | W11 |
| Detroit | 18 | 14 | .563 | 2 | L1 |
| Chicago | 6 | 26 | .188 | 14 | L4 |