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Twins rally late for 10th straight win, 10-5 over White Sox
— Max Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
NFL
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
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Bears
NFL
Bears waive P Trenton Gill after drafting Tory Taylor in fourth round
Bears GM Ryan Poles said Taylor will put opponents in uncomfortable situations with his accuracy.
Bears
NFL
Bears GM Ryan Poles shares his enthusiasm for punter Tory Taylor with McAfee
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles shares the thought process behind selecting punter Tory Taylor with the No. 122 pick in the NFL draft.
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NFL
The numbers behind the struggles of the 2021 first-round QBs
Now that Zach Wilson's fifth-year option wasn't picked up, check out some numbers behind the struggles of quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2021 draft.
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NFL
Why Stephen A. is taking Bears' QB situation over Steelers'
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Bears are in a better situation this season with Caleb Williams over Justin Fields and Russell Wilson on the Steelers.
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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.
NFL
Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals
Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.
NFL Draft
Ranking the best 100 picks of the NFL draft: We stacked the top selections over seven rounds
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?
MLB
Changing sides of a rivalry? What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team
As Craig Counsell's Cubs take on his old club -- Pat Murphy's Brewers -- we dive into the impact of big-time manager moves.
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.
NHL
Keys to offseason: What's next for Islanders and Jets
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
MLB
Kepler lifts Twins over White Sox 6-5 for team's first 9-game win streak in 16 years
— Max Kepler drove in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning for the second straight game, this time with a sacrifice fly, and the Minnesota Twins won their ninth in a row, 6-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
MLB
Max Kepler hits go-ahead RBI single in the 9th for Twins
Max Kepler lifts the Twins over the White Sox with a single into the left-field gap in the ninth inning.
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MLB
DJ Stewart hits a 3-run homer to lead the Mets past the Cubs 4-2
— DJ Stewart hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning Tuesday night, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
NBA
Jokic a Cavalier? Embiid a Buck?! Redrafting the memorable 2014 NBA draft
Jeremy Woo redrafts the 2014 NBA draft lottery, featuring the two best big men in the NBA in Nikola Jokic (No. 41 overall) and Joel Embiid (No. 3).
NCAAF
The replacements: Who will fill the shoes of those picked in the first round of the NFL draft?
Who will take over for the names called last Thursday? Our experts give you a look at who could fill those roles.
Bears
NFL
Can the Bears make the playoffs after drafting Caleb Williams?
Tim Hasselbeck explains how difficult it will be for the Bears to make the playoffs in a strong NFC North.
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Yates' five favorite NFL draft picks of every round: Which teams got great value?
Field Yates picked out 35 selections -- five per round -- that just made too much sense, including Laiatu Latu to the Colts.
MLB
From just three A's to one very unlikely F: First-month grades for all 30 MLB teams
We break down whether your team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2024 season.
Bears
NFL
'OK, he's really different': Seven stories that explain Bears QB Caleb Williams
He's a fashion cop, a fierce teammate and the next LeBron? Here's how people who know him, describe the No. 1 draft pick.
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- Illini's Hawkins to hit portal, still keen on draft
- Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder finalists
- Strained forearm lands Cubs lefty Wicks on IL
- 'It's time': Women's basketball icon Parker retires
- White Sox call up RHPs Keller, Berroa
- Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper
- Williams jokes with Taylor: Bears won't punt often
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 19 | 11 | .633 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 18 | 12 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 16 | 15 | .516 | 3.5 | L2 |
| St. Louis | 14 | 17 | .452 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 18 | .438 | 6 | L4 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 19 | 10 | .655 | - | L2 |
| Kansas City | 19 | 13 | .594 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Detroit | 18 | 13 | .581 | 2 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 17 | 13 | .567 | 2.5 | W10 |
| Chicago | 6 | 25 | .194 | 14 | L3 |