Donovan: Young Bulls 'don't know how' to win yet
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan put it bluntly after his team blew a 22-point lead in Friday's overtime loss to the Thunder: The Bulls "don't know how" to win yet.
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Lightning score 3 goals in 2nd period vs. Blackhawks (0:42)
LaVine misses game-winner in OT vs. Thunder (0:38)
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 lead Thunder past Bulls in OT
— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 33 points to help Oklahoma City beat the Chicago Bulls and former Thunder coach Billy Donovan 127-125 in overtime Friday night.
Stamkos, Palat lift Lightning over Blackhawks again
— Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had a goal and an assist each, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday night.
LaVine splashes difficult pull-up 3-pointer (0:16)
Cubs avoid arbitration with 3B Bryant, SS Baez
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Kris Bryant and Javy Baez. Bryant will make $19.5 million this season, and Baez will make $11.65 million.
DE Edwards suspended for first 2 games of '21
Bears DE Mario Edwards Jr., who is no longer under contract and will be a free agent in March, has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
Biggest questions facing the Chicago Bears: Quarterback still leads the list
While management paints a rosy picture of the state of the Bears, several critical questions still remain heading into the offseason.
From DeVonta Smith to Buddy Johnson, the 2020-21 college football All-Bowl team
Here are the best players at every position from this year's bowl season.
College basketball picks: Can anyone slow down Michigan?
ESPN.com's college basketball experts make predictions for Michigan-Minnesota, Baylor-Texas Tech and other top games of the weekend.
Sky extend coach and general manager Wade
James Wade, the Chicago Sky's coach and general manager, signed a 4-year extension. He was the 2019 WNBA Coach of the Year.
MLB hires ex-Cubs' prez Epstein as consultant
Former three-time World Series-winning executive Theo Epstein was hired by Major League Baseball on Thursday as a consultant to "on-field matters" as the sport contemplates rule changes to create more action and pace to the game.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Theo Epstein's role with MLB is "consultant regarding on-field matters." MLB says he'll "work with baseball analytics experts from the Commissioner's Office to determine the likely effects of various contemplated rule changes." Part of Epstein's statement: "As the game evolves, we all have an interest in ensuring the changes we see on the field makes the game as entertaining and action-packed as possible for the fans, while preserving al that makes baseball so special."
Blackhawks put Toews, Dach on long-term IR
The Blackhawks put Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach on long-term injured reserve.
College football's 2020 true freshman All-America team
Malachi Moore and Bijan Robinson were among the best true freshmen in college football this season.
Final college football Power Rankings for the 2020 season
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship left no doubt as to who was No. 1. Here's the rest of our top 25 to close the season.
Canadiens up, Blackhawks down and six more takeaways from the NHL's opening night
Expect plenty of offense, a new crew of young players worth watching and more in a season that will look different than any in history.
Washington scores 23 as Ohio State tops Northwestern
— Ohio State was not going to let Northwestern come from behind again.
Duane Washington does it all for OSU (0:47)
Bears GM: Everything is on table with QB spot
Bears general manager Ryan Pace said that everything is on the table when it comes to the quarterback position for next season.
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2021 NHL season: Everything you missed this offseason
There's been a whirlwind of activity since the Lightning won the Stanley Cup in the Edmonton bubble in September. Get caught up here on the big takeaways.
Ranking the top 25 players in men's college basketball for the 2020-21 season, version 2.0
Four Gonzaga starters make the updated rankings, but Iowa's Luka Garza still leads the way.
Predicting next year's breakout player for each Top 25 team
Which players will emerge as stars for the nation's top teams next season? It's never too early to start speculating.
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NBA: 2020-21 Central Standings
MLB: 2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 26 | .567 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 30 | 28 | .517 | 3 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 29 | 31 | .483 | 5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 41 | .317 | 15 | L1 |
MLB: 2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | 24 | .600 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| Cleveland | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 26 | 34 | .433 | 10 | W1 |
| Detroit | 23 | 35 | .397 | 12 | L1 |