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2025-26 College Football Playoff, bowl schedule
The dates, times and sites for all the college football postseason action.
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NCAA Football
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
Top Headlines
NBA
Buzelis and Vucevic score 24 apiece to lead Bulls to 136-125 victory over short-handed Cavaliers
— Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each scored 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the reeling Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
Fantasy NBA
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights
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Bears
NFL
Bears face WR absences with Odunze, Burden III out
Courtney Cronin explains how the Bears will adjust without Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
0:53
Gaming
Puka Nacua overtakes Justin Jefferson in Madden NFL 26 Week 15 ratings update
Two players are knocking on the door of the 99 Club in this week's Madden ratings update.
Bears
NFL
Bears to sell "Chicago-style" hot chocolate infused with Malört and Amaretto
Toasted salted caramel marshmallows will top off the drink, providing a flavor a little more palatable than the Malört infusion.
NFL
Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
NFL
60K club: Stafford moves ahead of Rivers for seventh on all-time passing list
Matthew Stafford needed 191 yards coming into Week 1 to join the prestigious quarterback club.
Cubs
MLB
Impact of Cubs signing Tyler Austin
Jesse Rogers breaks down the Cubs' signing of Tyler Austin, who hasn't played in the majors since 2019.
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NHL
Zachary Bolduc scores twice as Canadiens beat Blackhawks 4-1
— Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson had three assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.
Fantasy NHL
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights
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WNBA
WNBA CBA negotiations: What WNBPA's move to authorize strike means for labor talks
The Jan. 9 deadline is still weeks away, but the WNBPA has voted to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during negotiations.
NFL
Seahawks' 'Rivalries' threads lead NFL Week 16 uniforms
The Seattle Seahawks are the latest team to debut their NFL "Rivalries" uniforms in the 2025 NFL season.
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.
NHL
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.
Bears
NFL
Pat McAfee: Are they still the Chicago Bears if they're in Indiana?
Pat McAfee reacts to the Bears expanding their stadium search to the state of Indiana.
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Top Headlines
- Bulls-Cavs left with 2-man crew after ref injured
- Bears' Odunze, Burden out for Packers showdown
- Pack's Jacobs, Watson questionable to face Bears
- More Bulls history as Giddey posts triple-double
- Bears expand stadium search to include Indiana
- Notre Dame RB Price joins Love in entering draft
- Sources: Phillies, reliever Keller reach 2-year deal
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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 |