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Hour 3: Momentum Swings
Freddie and Andre Snellings continue to react to the news that Darvin Ham has been let go as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers before welcoming in SNY Knicks reporter Ian Begley to break down their chances moving forward before discussing the biggest questions for teams in NFC North post NFL Draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
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.
Cubs ace Steele may return Monday from injury
Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring.
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.
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?
ChiSox send reliever GarcÃa to Triple-A Charlotte
The Chicago White Sox outrighted reliever Deivi GarcÃa to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
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.
WNBA to adjust challenge, timeout rules for '24
The WNBA will implement a pair of rule changes for the 2024 season, revising the replay challenge format while also eliminating 20-second timeouts.
Bulls' Caruso honored with NBA's Hustle Award
The Bulls' Alex Caruso, one of nine qualifying players this season to average at least a steal and a block per game, was honored with the NBA's Hustle Award.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois gov.: Bears' stadium plan a 'nonstarter'
The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a "nonstarter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials Wednesday.
ESPN Chicago 1000
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 | 15 | .516 | 4 | L2 |
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 |