Bryce Harper's 3-run HR caps Phillies' wild comeback (0:36)
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Harper homers, rallies Phils from 7 down in 17-8 win vs Cubs
— Bryce Harper keeps earning those “MVP!” chants in Philly.
Blackhawks agree to deal with 1st-rounder Allan
The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Nolan Allan, their first-round pick in this year's NHL draft, have agreed to an entry-level contract.
Purdue's famous drum too big for Irish's stadium
The World's Largest Drum is too big to fit through Notre Dame Stadium's visitor tunnel, meaning Purdue's band will be without it for the first time since 1979 for Saturday's game.
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
— Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch
Which squads are rising and falling as teams start punching their postseason tickets?
Phillies win on walk-off passed ball (0:58)
Marsh homers off Kopech in 8th, Angels top White Sox 3-2
— Angels manager Joe Maddon has learned at least one thing about Brandon Marsh in the outfielder's first season in the majors.
Brandon Marsh takes 101 MPH fastball deep for a home run (0:23)
Phillies win wild one on passed ball in 9th; top Cubs 6-5
— Andrew Knapp watched the ball roll toward Chicago's dugout and pulled up on his sprint down the basepath. He could stroll home on the wildest of walkoffs — a passed ball that kept the Phillies from dropping further in the NL pennant race.
DC United's Kamara scores 3 goals, takes Golden Boot lead
— Ola Kamara scored three goals in the first half to take the lead for the Golden Boot award and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Kamara nets hat trick in D.C. United's win vs. Chicago Fire FC (2:20)
Say what? The best quotes overheard in Week 1 of the NFL season
The New Orleans Saints bear a striking resemblance to AFC Richmond? T.J. Watt needs to pay up? Jon Gruden lived multiple lives on Monday night? Here's what was said in a wild Week 1.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Texas surges past Georgia, Ohio State into top five
Texas leapt Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ohio State to climb within the top five, while Stanford and South Carolina also rose.
MLB Awards Watch: A Cy Young run for the ages and how Ohtani could lose AL MVP
As the end of the season looms, several MLB award races don't yet have a clear winner. Who has the edge?
NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Nets, Bucks and every East team
The Nets and Bucks could be battling for conference supremacy all season long. Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for every East team.
Sheets, White Sox beat Angels 9-3 in Maddon's Chicago return
— Joe Maddon's first game back in Chicago was similar to his final game with the Cubs: a loss.
Wisdom, Rivas homer as Cubs beat fading Phillies 6-3
— Kyle Gibson retired the first 12 batters. Not a bad start.
The biggest deals, and what matters most during NBA free agency
Kevin Pelton is weighing in on all the latest offseason deals, including Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets.
White Sox activate Giolito, Anderson from IL
The White Sox have activated Lucas Giolito and shortstop Tim Anderson from the injured list.
Bears offer small glimpse of Justin Fields' potential
The rookie quarterback played just five snaps, but he did more than enough to whet the appetite of fans searching for optimism.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which rookies made the best first impression
DeVonta Smith found the end zone, Mac Jones showed poise for the Pats, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka made his mark on the veteran Super Bowl champs.
Grading rookie quarterback debuts: NFL execs on what they saw from Jones, Lawrence and Wilson
How did the rookie starters look in Week 1? What did Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Mac Jones do well -- and not so well? Plus, when will Trey Lance and Justin Fields start?
Week 2 panic meter: How worried should struggling programs be?
From Ohio State's defense to Notre Dame's close calls to Texas' SEC no-show and beyond, let's assess which teams that have struggled out of the gate have reason for genuine concern and which ones will be just fine.
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NBA: 2020-21 Central Standings
MLB: 2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 89 | 57 | .610 | - | L2 |
| St. Louis | 76 | 69 | .524 | 12.5 | W5 |
| Cincinnati | 76 | 71 | .517 | 13.5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 66 | 81 | .449 | 23.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 54 | 92 | .370 | 35 | L1 |
MLB: 2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 83 | 63 | .568 | - | L2 |
| Cleveland | 71 | 73 | .493 | 11 | W1 |
| Detroit | 70 | 77 | .476 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 66 | 80 | .452 | 17 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 64 | 83 | .435 | 19.5 | L1 |