Reranking Kayvon Thibodeaux, Sam Howell and college football's 2019 recruiting class
In the 2019 recruiting class, Kayvon Thibodeaux was No. 1, Derek Stingley Jr. was No. 18 and Breece Hall wasn't in the top 300. How do they stack up now?
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2021 MLB playoffs: Schedules, postseason bracket, analysis and updates
All the latest information about the teams, storylines and highlights of the 2021 MLB postseason, from the start of October through the World Series.
James Harden, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony among greats celebrating place on NBA's Top 75 list
The NBA's anniversary celebration has been highlighted by a revamped list of the game's most revered legends.
Demko makes 29 saves, Canucks beat winless Blackhawks 4-1
— Jason Dickinson, Tanner Pearson and Brock Boeser scored their first goals of the season and the Vancouver Canucks beat the winless Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.
Canucks cruise to 4-1 win over winless Blackhawks (1:47)
Kenny Pickett's rise, a surprising Big 12 matchup and more to watch in Week 8's biggest games
High praise for Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, a top 10 road underdog in the Big 12 and more ahead of Week 7.
Bielema: Roster comments not meant as critical
Illinois coach Bret Bielema says he has addressed his roster-related comments with the team, showing them the entire scope of his remarks, and that players understood his viewpoint.
LaVine after Bulls' big debut: 'This ain't last year'
Chicago All-Star guard Zach LaVine got the new-look Bulls off to a flying start this season by dropping 34 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead them past the Detroit Pistons, 94-88, in their opener on Wednesday night.
LaVine goes for 34 in Bulls' opening night win (2:09)
Stojanovic scores in 93rd, Chicago beats Cincinnati 4-3
— Luka Stojanovic scored in the 93rd minute to help the Chicago Fire beat FC Cincinnati 4-3 on Wednesday night in a game between teams that won't be in the playoffs.
Stojanovic scores last-gasp volley to win it for Fire (1:55)
LaVine scores 34 points, Bulls beat Pistons 94-88 in opener
— Zach LaVine can still score in bunches when needed.
Boylen to coach USA Basketball in WC qualifiers
Jim Boylen, who most recently coached the Chicago Bulls from 2018-20, will coach Team USA next month in the first window of qualifying for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.
NFL reporters pick possible trade targets: Which players could be moved before the deadline?
There's logic in the Packers moving Jordan Love, and there are multiple good receivers who could be appealing to teams ahead of the Nov. 2 deadline.
NFL rookie QB tracker - Examining the peaks and valleys of Week 6 for these young signal-callers
What strides did Trevor Lawrence & Co. make as their rookie seasons continue?
With Chicago Sky title, James Wade completes road paved by Black general managers before him
Former Black head coaches and general managers Amber Stocks and Pokey Chatman played integral roles in what ultimately became a championship team.
Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
Islanders notch first win of the season behind Wahlstrom's double (1:48)
Sorokin stops 39, Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1 for 1st win
— While the Islanders searched for their game, Ilya Sorokin bought some time for the rest of his team.
Wahlstrom scores two goals in third period to pad Islanders' lead (1:31)
Bears put pass-rusher Quinn on COVID-19 list
Bears linebacker Robert Quinn was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, putting his availability for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into question.
NBA preview: Everything you need to know for the 2021-22 season
Get ready for a new NBA season with rankings, projections, breakout picks and everything you need to know about all 30 teams.
Ranking NFL teams 1-32 and evaluating confidence ratings against Week 1 expectations
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are feeling good after five wins in a row, while confidence is dropping in Brian Flores and the Dolphins and DK Metcalf and the Seahawks.
College football's midseason true freshman All-America team
Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers and Denzel Burke are among the true freshmen who have truly stood out so far this season.
Nagy, Bears taking positives from Justin Fields' performance vs. Packers
Fields did not paint a rosy picture when critiquing his performance in Sunday's 24-14 loss. His head coach saw things differently.
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NBA: 2021-22 Central Standings
MLB: 2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 95 | 67 | .586 | - | L4 |
| St. Louis | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12 | W1 |
| Chicago | 71 | 91 | .438 | 24 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 61 | 101 | .377 | 34 | L1 |
MLB: 2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 93 | 69 | .574 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 80 | 82 | .494 | 13 | W1 |
| Detroit | 77 | 85 | .475 | 16 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 73 | 89 | .451 | 20 | W2 |