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NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Wolves sweep the Suns and the Thunder sweep the Pelicans. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
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Lionel Messi leads celebrity cameos during 2024 NBA playoffs
From Selena Gomez to Caitlin Clark, check out who's been on the sidelines during the 2024 NBA playoffs.
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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?
NFL
The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
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.
NBA
One team is already out of the NBA playoffs. Who is next?
We're more than a week into the 2024 NBA playoffs, so let's take a look at how these first-round series are playing out and where they are going.
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NFL post-draft questions for all 32 teams: Can Jets protect Aaron Rodgers? How soon will rookie QBs play?
The 2024 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
MLB
MLB April All-Stars -- and the biggest early disappointments
Which players are thriving -- and struggling -- one month into the season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
MLB
Riley's RBI single in 10th lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Guardians and Atlanta takes 2 of 3 in series
— Austin Riley knocked in Ronald Acuña Jr. with a 10th inning single Sunday and the Atlanta Braves rallied late to beat the Guardians 4-3 and win a three-game series between the top two teams in the majors.
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NFL
Mel Kiper's NFL draft grades: Two A's, one C and head-scratching picks throughout
The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.
MLB
Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams
— Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBI in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday night in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors.
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Cleveland Browns 2024 NFL draft picks: Michael Hall Jr. taken at No. 54
Let's take a closer look at each of the Browns' 2024 draft picks.
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Magic outscore Cavs 61-29 in 2nd half to even series
The Magic blitz the Cavaliers in the second half of Game 4 to tie the series 2-2.
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Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
— By the time Franz Wagner finished outscoring Cleveland by himself in the third quarter, what had been a competitive game turned into another rout in this series between the Orlando Magic and Cavaliers.
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NFL
The highlights from newest Brown Jamari Thrash
Check out the highlights from the Browns' newest wide receiver, Jamari Thrash.
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Browns guard Zak Zinter's prospect profile
Check out some of the top college highlights for new Browns guard Zak Zinter.
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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.
MLB
Sale, Ozuna lead Braves past Guardians 6-2 in matchup of MLB's two best teams
— Chris Sale shook off a homer on the seventh pitch of the game and Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more RBI, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 Friday night in the opener of a series matching MLB's two best...
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NFL
Browns DT Michael Hall Jr.'s prospect profile
Check out some of the top college highlights for new Browns defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr.
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2024-25 transfer tracker: Where will Andrej Stojakovic end up? Kentucky? North Carolina?
All of the movement in and out of the transfer portal -- including the domino effect of the new deadline for graduate transfers.
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Round 2 mock draft: Predicting landing spots for the best available prospects
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go in the second round? We project the next 32 picks of the NFL draft.
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NFL
Arizona's next Larry Fitzgerald? Why the Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr. could be a perfect match
The Biletnikoff winner out of Ohio State was the first wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL draft.
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Suggs, Banchero lead Magic's 38-point blowout of Cavs in Game 3
Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs combine for 55 points to lead the Magic to a 121-83 Game 3 victory.
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- Cavs lament 'droughts' after 10-point 3rd quarter
- Browns' Zinter, Hall 'brothers now' despite rivalry
- Guardians RHP Williams shut down after setback
- Suggs injures knee, returns as Magic fall to 0-2
- Source: Buffs land ex-Buckeyes RB Hayden
- Mitchell sets tone with patented 30-point Game 1
- Casas (rib) sent for tests after exiting Red Sox win
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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 |