Which teams are the biggest threat to the Seattle Storm? (1:00)
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The 12 must-see games of the 2021 WNBA regular season
Candace Parker's Chicago debut, a WNBA Finals rematch and the return of several players who sat out 2020 are must-watch when the season tips May 14.
Kiper's new two-round NFL mock draft: A top-five trade, plus a record-setting QB haul
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the top 64 picks of the NFL draft, finding the best team fits for prospects.
Preseason FPI rankings: Can Oklahoma (or Iowa State!) challenge Alabama?
Alabama is favored to win it all and repeat as national champions, but Oklahoma is among the teams that could end the Crimson Tide's reign.
Cracking the MLB superstar code: These 24 players will rule baseball in 2021
You can't deny the math: There are only two dozen players who can be considered truly elite in any season. Here's who will leap onto the list this year and who will drop off.
Ranking MLB's 10 current aces -- and the candidates to join them
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White Sox walk off on Indians' blunder (1:00)
Chang hits Grandal with throw as White Sox beat Indians 4-3
— First baseman Yu Chang hit Yasmani Grandal with a throw trying to force him at second base as Nick Madrigal raced home with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on Monday night.
Valanciunas leads late burst as Grizzlies beat Bulls 101-90
— Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading a fourth-quarter burst that carried the Memphis Grizzlies to a 101-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Baez's bat ends up behind the pitcher after strikeout (0:20)
UrÃas drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3
— Pinch-hitter Luis UrÃas drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday night.
Eaton lifts a 3-run homer for the White Sox (0:21)
LaVine winds up for an uncontested dunk (0:19)
Dach sets up Hagel for Blackhawks' OT winner (0:22)
Bryant deposits ball into bullpen for a home run (0:33)
Hagel's OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Blue Jackets 4-3
— Brandon Hagel scored 1:25 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Columbus 4-3 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive win over the Blue Jackets.
Markkanen feeds Theis for a jam (0:22)
Winners and losers of the NHL trade deadline
With the annual flurry of deals complete, which players, teams and GMs come out ahead? Who missed their opportunity?
Cubs place 3 relievers on virus list after positive
Cubs relievers Jason Adam, Brandon Workman and Dan Winkler won't be in Milwaukee for Monday's game after bullpen coach Chris Young tested positive for COVID-19.
Daelin Hayes' NFL draft profile (0:29)
Sam Darnold gets introduced to the Carolina media, but is he QB1?
On this edition of NFL Live the crew hears from Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Panthers new QB Sam Darnold as the panthers introduced Sam to Carolina. And who are the Cowboys going to take in the upcoming draft? Plus is Jadeveon Clowney heading to Cleveland to create a pass rushing nightmare for offenses? And Julien Edelman looks like he is set to retire.
2021 NHL trade deadline: Grades for all the biggest deals
For each big trade prior to the deadline, we grade the GMs on both short- and long-term value.
Knights get Blackhawks' Janmark in 3-team deal
The Golden Knights acquired forward Mattias Janmark from the Blackhawks as part of a three-team trade Monday that also involved the Sharks.
NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix rises; KD returns ahead of a massive East battle
The Suns are closing in on the Jazz in the West, while the Nets-Sixers clash takes center stage this week.
Towns, Russell push Wolves to 121-117 win against Bulls
— Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 12 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell scored 27 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Sunday night.
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NBA: 2020-21 Central Standings
MLB: 2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 7 | 3 | .700 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1 | W3 |
| St. Louis | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3 | L3 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4 | L1 |
MLB: 2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 5 | 4 | .556 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 4 | .556 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 5 | 5 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 4 | 4 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | W1 |