NHL playoff watch: A must-win for the Penguins?
Pittsburgh is having trouble stringing victories together, with Florida hot on its heels. Plus, full playoff projections, updated Bedard lottery standings and more.
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Tatum's 39 lifts Celtics over short-handed Jazz 122-114
— The collective sentiment among the Celtics following their 41-point win at Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee was it would be meaningless if they lost Friday's follow-up at home against Utah.
NHL Power Rankings: X factors for the final two weeks
Which players will have an outsized impact in the homestretch? Which players are we most interested to see? We identify one for each club.
Derrick White with the and-1 bucket (0:17)
From Corey Seager to Sandy Alcantara: Players and teams who will be rocked most by MLB's new rules
No more shift? A pitch clock? Here's what we're watching to see how much each rule is really impacting baseball.
Hour 1 - Beast of the AFC East
Jason and Harry discuss who the best team in the AFC East will be if they Jets get Aaron Rodgers and Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, former UConn star Jim Calhoun stops by to talk about another Final Four trip for the Huskies.
They said it! LeBron James, Kyrie Irving top NBA quotes of the week
It's all love between LeBron and Austin Reaves, Kyrie Irving on the Mavs' playoff chances, Al Horford on facing an all-time great and Jaylen Brown on his mask.
NHL playoff watch: Can the Flames make the playoff cut?
Calgary is right on the edge of another postseason berth. Plus, full playoff projections after a busy Thursday night, updated draft lottery standings and more.
Patriots' QB focus is on Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe -- not Lamar Jackson
Despite owner Robert Kraft's comments this week about Jackson, the Patriots are expected to enter 2023 with Jones and Zappe at quarterback.
In race for No. 1 seed, Celtics beat Bucks by 41
Boston cruised to a 140-99 win over the Bucks on Thursday, pushing the race for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference into the final week of the season.
What we learned on a wild MLB Opening Day 2023
After a wild winter -- offseason chaos! new rules! the WBC! -- the 2023 MLB season kicked off Thursday. With all 30 teams taking the field and plenty of drama, it was well worth the wait.
Tatum's stellar game from long range leads to 40-point night (1:32)
Bruins wrap up Presidents' Trophy with OT win
David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents' Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Hour 1: Opening Day
It's Opening Day! And we're already seeing the new rules have an impact on the game. Celtics/Bucks should be a battle tonight (it wasn't). Xavier Scruggs joins to talk Opening Day, new rules, Aaron Judge picking up where he left off, and if anyone will take down the Astros. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Embiid not caring about the MVP and Kyrie's colorful description of his time in Dallas so far.
Bruins clinch Presidents' Trophy with OT win vs. Blue Jackets (0:54)
Bruins wrap up Presidents' Trophy with win over Blue Jackets
— David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Tatum, Brown help Celtics demolish NBA-leading Bucks 140-99
— Whether or not Boston catches the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, the Celtics will have reason to feel confident if the teams meet in the playoffs for a second straight season.
Rutschman has 5 hits in opener, Orioles outlast Red Sox 10-9
— The last time Adley Rutschman recalls feeling this level of emotion on a baseball field was playing in front of intimate, 5,000-seat crowds in college at Oregon State.
Cubs' Stroman called for first pitch clock violation
Cubs starter Marcus Stroman became the first pitcher to be called for a pitch clock violation while Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers became the first player to strike out on a pitch clock violation on Opening Day on Thursday.
Hour 3 - Same Old Mets
Jason and Harry react to the breaking news that Justin Verlander will start the season on the injured list. ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney helps us preview the season and Jason tests his knowledge with a game "Met or Not a Met."
Asante Samuel warns Lamar Jackson against joining Patriots
The former Patriots cornerback, who won two Super Bowls with New England, cautioned the Ravens QB against playing for Bill Belichick.
Hour 1 - Baseball's Bad Boys
Jason and Harry discuss the start of the baseball season and why one team can help get more people intereted in the game. Plus, Harry was right about the Lakers and Fitz makes a suggestion to Bill Belichick.
Will the Patriots step out of the box and sign Lamar Jackson? (2:29)
2023 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the 2023 baseball season.
Hour 2: Woodward and Bernstein
Greeny and Hembo prepare to tease Buster Olney about his hilarious podcast promo omission before debating Bill Belichick's resume flex once again. Greeny thinks the Western Conference in the NBA is more wide open than ever. ESPN Baseball Insider/BBTN Podcast Host Buster Olney joins the show and takes some grief for the guys for his slight of Hembo before discussing the biggest storylines of Opening Day, including his prediction that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout will get the Angels to the playoffs.
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NBA: 2022-23 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 54 | 24 | .692 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 26 | .662 | 2.5 | W2 |
| New York | 45 | 33 | .577 | 9 | W3 |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 35 | .545 | 11.5 | W2 |
| Toronto | 38 | 39 | .494 | 15.5 | L1 |