Offseason guide for 30 eliminated NFL teams: Draft outlook, key free agents, priorities and predictions
We're on to the Super Bowl, which means 30 teams already are in the offseason. What must each do to have a better 2023 season?
CHICAGO teams
2023 NFL draft order: Top 29 picks set with Bears and Texans at the top
Chicago will have its first No. 1 pick since 1947, with Houston and Arizona next at the top of Round 1.
WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news
Check back all offseason long for all the latest buzz, news and reports surrounding WNBA free agency and trades, including where Breanna Stewart might land for 2023.
Oilers head into All-Star break with win over Blackhawks
— Tyson Barrie scored twice, Connor McDavid had his NHL-best 41st goal and the Edmonton Oilers headed into their All-Star break with a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
Connor McDavid scores goal vs. Blackhawks (1:02)
Cole Anthony throws down windmill dunk (0:27)
How Candace Parker's move impacts the Aces, Sky and WNBA
Candace Parker, an unrestricted free agent, announced she plans to sign with the Las Vegas Aces. What does it mean for the reigning WNBA champs and the league overall?
DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
— DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-109 on Saturday night.
Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic: Full Highlights (2:03)
Former WNBA MVP Parker to sign with Las Vegas
Two-time WNBA champion and former MVP Candace Parker plans to sign with the Las Vegas Aces as an unrestricted free agent, she announced Saturday on Instagram, saying the club is "the right organization for us at this point in our lives."
Candace Parker's best plays of last season (1:55)
Mayer's career-high 26 leads Illinois over Wisconsin 61-51
— Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51 on Saturday.
Joplin makes 8 3s, No. 16 Marquette beats DePaul 89-69
— David Joplin made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 28 points, helping No. 16 Marquette beat DePaul 89-69 on Saturday.
Northwestern easy winner, moves into 2nd-place Big Ten tie
— Chase Audige scored 24 points and Northwestern beat Minnesota 81-61 on Saturday for the Wildcats' third straight win.
William Weinbaum ESPN
Now 15-5/6-3, after beating Minnesota 81-61 Saturday, Northwestern has its best overall & conference starts since 18-4/7-2 in 2016-17 (its only NCAA tourney berth). NU's only other overall records this good: 2015-16 (15-3) & full seasons of 1945-46 (15-5/was 15-3), 1932-33 (15-4) & 1930-31 (16-1). Its only other Big Ten starts this good in the last 90 seasons: 1950-51 (7-3), 1945-46 (8-3) & 1937-38 (7-1). From 1912 to ‘33, the Wildcats had better Big Ten starts 6 times.
William Weinbaum ESPN
For the first time in 13 years, Northwestern has won consecutive Big 10 games by at least 13 points. NU beat Minnesota 81-61 Saturday, after a 78-63 win Wed. at Nebraska. The only times since World War II that the Wildcats had won back-to-back conference games by 13 or more were 1958, '64, '71 & 2010. NU has won 3 straight Big 10 games for the 6th time under Chris Collins & 3rd season in a row – only HoFer Arthur "Dutch" Lonborg (coach 1927-50) bested those marks.
Chase Audige gets up for the beautiful flush (0:20)
From Slam Diego to the Oakland Zzzz's: Way-too-early 2023 MLB lineup rankings
There's still time to add punch to your favorite team's offense before Opening Day, but what you see now is (mostly) what you're gonna get.
NHL Power Rankings: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams
The Bruins land at No. 1 for a 10th straight week, and we have projections for every team's Stanley Cup Playoff chances.
Stauber wins again, Blackhawks beat Flames 5-1
— Two games into his NHL career, Blackhawks rookie goaltender Jaxson Stauber is playing like a poised veteran.
Sam Lafferty tallies goal vs. Flames (0:46)
Rozier, Plumlee lead Hornets past Bulls 111-96
— Terry Rozier scored 28 points, Mason Plumlee added yet another strong performance with 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 111-96 on Thursday night.
Report: Sky making addition to ownership group
Nadia Rawlinson, a Silicon Valley executive, is joining the Sky's ownership group, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Wyshynski: Celebrating Ryan Hartman and other NHL 'glue guys'
We explore the four attributes that make a player a "glue guy" and identify 10 skaters who fit the description for 2022-23.
Hour 1: Real Rivals
Are there any real rivalries in the NBA right now? Is Grizzlies-Warriors a rivalry? Also, which QB has the most pressure on them to win their championship game? Plus, should the Bears move on from Justin Fields?
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NBA: 2022-23 Central Standings
MLB: 2023 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 93 | 69 | .574 | - | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 86 | 76 | .531 | 7 | L1 |
| Chicago | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 62 | 100 | .383 | 31 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 62 | 100 | .383 | 31 | L1 |
MLB: 2023 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 92 | 70 | .568 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 81 | 81 | .500 | 11 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 78 | 84 | .481 | 14 | W1 |
| Detroit | 66 | 96 | .407 | 26 | L3 |
| Kansas City | 65 | 97 | .401 | 27 | L2 |