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Ranking the best QBs in the transfer portal
A look at the top quarterbacks who are on the move this offseason.
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NCAA Football
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
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WNBA
Rival leagues, charter flights and T-shirts: 11 moments that led to WNBA labor strife
CBA negotiations intensified in recent months, but previous events helped spark the stalemate between the WNBA and WNBPA.
Cubs
MLB
Fantasy baseball: Bregman signs with Cubs, Arenado traded to Arizona
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
NBA
NBA Power Rankings: Suns on the rise, Celtics backslide
The 2025-26 NBA regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand in this week's Power Rankings?
MLB
Passan's teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
NBA
Who should be an NBA All-Star? Bontemps' full roster, plus two agonizing decisions
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
MLB
Sizing up the NL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.
NFL
The best -- and worst -- rookie classes in the NFL: We ranked Year 1 impact for every team in 2025
How does every NFL team's rookie group stack up? Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 based on first-year production, starting with surprises up top.
MLS
Betway Premiership January transfers - Dithejane to MLS, Saleng and Colombia's Leon to Sundowns, more!
The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window is underway. There have been notable moves among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, and we'll keep you updated here as the action unfolds.
NBA
Durant's 28 points, Sengun's double-double lead Rockets past Bulls in 119-113
— Kevin Durant had 28 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 with 11 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
NBA
Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
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NFL
NFL coaches with the most consecutive non-losing seasons
Mike Tomlin led the Steelers to 19 straight non-losing seasons. Check out other NFL coaches with the most consecutive campaigns finishing .500 or better.
MLB
MLB offseason grades: D-backs swing deal with Cardinals for Arenado
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
MLB
MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
NFL
Stephen A.'s message to Ben Johnson about Matt LaFleur beef
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on the rivalry between Bears coach Ben Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.
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NCAA Men's Basketball
Men's Bracketology: Can new No. 1 overall Arizona (finally) get over the hump?
The Wildcats are always there, always very good, yet somehow leave you wanting more. This could be the year that changes.
NBA Draft
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
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- Sources: Freeman to stay at ND despite NFL jobs
- Sources: Mets offer Tucker in $50M AAV ballpark
- Sick Bedard sits for Blackhawks; Teravainen hurt
- Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies
- Johnson not sorry for rant: 'I don't like' Packers
- Irish's Freeman won't be charged after incident
- Slippery court forces Bulls, Heat grueling stretch
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NBA: 2025-26 Central Standings
MLB: 2025 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 92 | 70 | .568 | 5 | W3 |
| Cincinnati | 83 | 79 | .512 | 14 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 78 | 84 | .481 | 19 | L4 |
| Pittsburgh | 71 | 91 | .438 | 26 | L1 |
MLB: 2025 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 88 | 74 | .543 | - | W2 |
| Detroit | 87 | 75 | .537 | 1 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 82 | 80 | .506 | 6 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 70 | 92 | .432 | 18 | L1 |
| Chicago | 60 | 102 | .370 | 28 | W1 |