Projecting college football's New Year's Six, including the College Football Playoff
The Big Ten releases its schedule and joins the chase for the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six bowls.
CHICAGO teams
MLB playoff push: Twins clinch return to October, plus current postseason bracket
With Minnesota becoming the latest team to wrap up a postseason spot, we look at who hopes to join the Twins and more.
MLB Sunday Spotlight: Will Twins or Cubs last longer in playoffs?
With the Twins and Cubs both postseason bound, we get you ready for their SNB showdown and Sunday afternoon's Giants-A's clash.
Bears give RB Cohen 3-year, $17.25M extension
The Chicago Bears and running back Tarik Cohen have agreed to a three-year extension worth $17.25 million, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Can Bears' Trubisky repeat fourth-quarter heroics for a whole game?
If the Bears have any chance at beating the Giants, they must have reliable quarterback play from Mitch Trubisky, as he showed late against the Lions.
Turnover chains, cult-hero kickers and a star QB? Miami's resurgence highlights Week 3
The Hurricanes put on an offensive explosion and held down the college football fort until the SEC and Big Ten return.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Chicago is signing RB Tarik Cohen to a three-year extension worth $17.25 million in new money ($5.75M per year) with the ability to be worth $18.25M at $6.093M per year, Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN. Deal includes $9.533M fully guaranteed and a $12.033M max guarantee.
College football Power Rankings for Week 3
With the Big Ten entering the fray, Ohio State jumps into the top two immediately, and three other Big Ten schools make it in. But the SEC still reigns over the top 25.
White Sox go back-to-back-to-back (1:15)
Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1
Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
Nani & Orlando put out Fire 4-1 (2:01)
Tim Anderson homers twice, White Sox overpower Reds 5-0
Tim Anderson hit two of Chicago's five solo homers, and the White Sox -- already guaranteed a playoff spot -- took another step toward the AL Central title by overpowering the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Saturday night.
Mascots, uniform reveals and the best from Week 3
With SEC play a week away and Big Ten football on the horizon in a month or so, here is what's going on in college football's Week 3. Louisville throws deep, uniform and mascot reveals and more as the schedule starts to heat up this fall.
Longtime baseball pro scout Hughes dies at 79
Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern California after having cancer. He was 79.
Book, No. 7 Notre Dame cruise by South Florida
Ian Book ran for three first-half touchdowns and No. 7 Notre Dame won its 20th straight home game 52-0 against South Florida Bulls on Saturday.
Big Ten football schedule release: Analysis, predictions and team-by-team breakdowns
The full Big Ten football schedule is out, and this is everything you need to know, breaking down the biggest games for each team in the conference.
Will real Bears defense please stand up? Nagy says 'that's not who we are'
Elite defense? The Bears are determined to show they are one of the league's best with a better showing vs. the New York Giants.
Hendricks tosses 8-inning, shutout gem vs. Twins (1:26)
Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win
Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Rookie Garrett Crochet clocks 100 mph in professional debut (0:40)
Reds jack 3 dingers in the 3rd to run away with a win (1:12)
Winker homers, Reds beat White Sox 7-1 for 6th in a row
Slumping Jesse Winker hit a three-run homer -- one of four off White Sox starter Jonathan Stiever -- and the Cincinnati Reds extended their surge into playoff contention with a 7-1 win Friday night for their season-high sixth victory in a row.
Spears: Saquon is due for bounce-back week vs. Bears (0:54)
Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer
Bears OLB Robert Quinn called his ankle injury "a fluke incident." Described rehab as unremarkable. "I wish I had a better story for you," Quinn said. Quinn is questionable for Sunday vs. the New York Giants.
Which Bears RB should you start in fantasy? (1:11)
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NBA: 2020 Central Standings Standings
MLB: 2020 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 31 | 21 | .596 | - | L1 |
| St. Louis | 25 | 24 | .510 | 4.5 | W3 |
| Cincinnati | 26 | 27 | .491 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 25 | 26 | .490 | 5.5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 15 | 37 | .288 | 16 | L3 |
MLB: 2020 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 18 | .654 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 32 | 22 | .593 | 3 | W1 |
| Cleveland | 28 | 24 | .538 | 6 | L1 |
| Detroit | 22 | 29 | .431 | 11.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 21 | 31 | .404 | 13 | L2 |