Donovan: Allen's flagrant on Caruso 'dangerous'
Billy Donovan wants the NBA to consider disciplining Grayson Allen for his 'dangerous' flagrant foul 2 on Alex Caruso.
CHICAGO teams
Giannis weaves through defense for late reverse layup as Bucks prevail (0:15)
Hartman powers Wild past Blackhawks 5-1
— Ryan Hartman scored twice, Marcus Foligno had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Friday night.
Antetokounmpo scores 30 as Bucks beat Bulls 94-90
— Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks displayed a championship mentality by beating a quality opponent even when their shots didn't fall.
With Cockburn out, No. 17 Illinois falls 81-65 to Maryland
— Kofi Cockburn's absence gives No. 17 Illinois another obstacle to overcome.
Marcus Foligno scores goal for Wild (0:46)
Breaking down WNBA free agency: Key free agents, questions for all 12 teams
Which teams have cap space to make big additions? Who are the key free agents for each team? And why does Seattle enter free agency as the team to watch?
Latest buzz on open NFL coach jobs: Dan Quinn's options, Chicago's plan and what we know about Jim Harbaugh
When could the Giants narrow their coaching search? Who is this year's Brandon Staley? Our insiders tell you everything they know.
Can the Bulls win the East's No. 1 seed without Lonzo Ball?
Lonzo Ball will undergo left knee surgery and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. What lies ahead for the first-place Bulls?
How big of a loss is Lonzo Ball for the Bulls? (1:40)
Lonzo opts to have knee surgery, out 6-8 weeks
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after deciding to undergo arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus tear in his left knee.
Bears' Graham among Salute to Service finalists
Bears tight end Jimmy Graham, Broncos tight end/fullback Andrew Beck, and former Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson are finalists for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
The Chicago Bulls and guard Lonzo Ball are expected to make a decision on undergoing arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury in his left knee in the next 24-to-48 hours, a procedure that would sideline him for 4-to-6 weeks, sources tell ESPN.
Ranking the top 20 WNBA free agents
Free agency plays a bigger role in the WNBA than ever. We rank the best free agents of 2022, with three of the last four MVPs topping our list.
2023 NFL draft prospects to know for college football's best teams: Bryce Young, Jalen Carter and more
Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia return a ton of talent that could go early in next year's draft. These are the best prospects for every top-25 team.
One fun fact you (probably) did not know for all 30 MLB teams
From telling team numbers to surprising player stats, we find what you might have missed about your favorite squad.
Nunge helps No. 20 Xavier rally past DePaul 68-67
— Xavier coach Travis Steele liked the result. That was about it.
DeRozan, Vucevic lead way as Bulls hold off Cavs 117-104
— DeMar DeRozan understood the Chicago Bulls needed a win in a big way. A huge run to end the game made it happen.
DeRozan scores 30 points as Bulls get back to winning ways (1:23)
LaVine, Ball to sit out Bulls' three-game road trip
The absences of Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball will leave the Bulls without their starting backcourt for, at least, the next three games.
Debuting Mel Kiper's first 2022 NFL mock draft: Expect quarterback surprises in Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. projects Round 1 of April's draft, filling needs for every team. Where will the first quarterback land?
The 2022 Way-Too-Early college football All-America team
Players from the big three -- Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State -- combined for 10 of the 26 slots on our All-America team for a 2022 season that is still eight months away.
Hour 2: Flores to the Bears?
Is Brian Flores the best candidate for the Bears job? Will Joe Burrow win a Super Bowl with the Bengals? Where does Justin Herbert rank among current players in the NFL? Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin stops by to play Hot News or Not News. Plus, Jay reacts to Duke's surprising loss to FSU last night!
2022 recruiting class rankings: Duke, Kansas and Texas rise in top 10
Duke overtook Kentucky for the No. 1 spot in the class rankings, but the Blue Devils weren't the only team to climb the top 25.
NHL Power Rankings: Trendspotting every team from the past month
What is the key takeaway from each team's play since mid-December? We break it all down here and issue the latest 1-32 rankings.
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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 |