Bears vets lift up QB Williams after tough practice
Safety Kevin Byard was among Bears players who approached rookie QB Caleb Williams with words of encouragement after an up-and-down day of practice Thursday.
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Jarred Kelenic homers, AJ Smith-Shawver works 4 1/3 strong innings as Braves top Cubs 3-0
— Jarred Kelenic hit a solo homer, rookie AJ Smith-Shawver worked 4 1/3 three-hit innings in his first start of the season and the Atlanta Braves topped the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Thursday.
Jarred Kelenic hammers a solo HR for the Braves (0:33)
Shota Imanaga tells McAfee he's surprised by early MLB results (2:04)
Barnwell hands out offseason awards to every NFC team: The Commanders are most likely to ...
The Commanders had a low-key offseason, the Cowboys claim to be "all-in" and the Rams have a huge hole to fill. How did each NFC team fare?
Real or not? These teams are unexpectedly serious playoff contenders
We offer an early verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2024 season.
Newcomer class rankings: Who added the highest impact freshmen and transfers?
With the dust settled on spring workouts, we break down which teams helped themselves the most since last season.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's the new No. 1 team atop our list?
As the battle in the National League continues between three powerhouses, one club makes its debut at the top spot.
WNBA rookie tracker: A flash of the Caitlin Clark we saw at Iowa
We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2024-25
An up-to-date list of every coaching hiring and firing in men's college basketball ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2
— Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Bichette homers and drives in three, Bassitt pitches 7 innings as Blue Jays rout White Sox 9-2
— Bo Bichette homered and had three RBI, Daulton Varsho reached base three times and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run second inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Cubs' Hendricks OK in relief after 'terrible' starts
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, demoted to the bullpen after posting a 10.57 ERA in seven starts, said he knew change was on the horizon.
White Sox put Jimenez, Wilson on injured list
The White Sox placed Eloy Jimenez on the 10-day IL and Steven Wilson on the 15-day IL.
Ranking the 55 best players in the college football transfer portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
Herbstreit to McAfee: I'm excited to see what happens with Bears (1:57)
Updated 2024 NBA mock draft: Who will Atlanta target at No. 1? Where will Bronny James land?
Who will the Hawks take with their top pick? How far did Bronny James move up? We predicted Rounds 1 and 2 of June's NBA draft.
Will Caleb Williams shake up the NFC North? What's new in the NFL's most interesting division?
Our NFC North reporters break down the biggest offseason additions, surprises, roster holes and QB situations for 2024.
Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1 on our list
Starting with a player making headlines in the majors, let's rank baseball's next wave of future stars.
Nico Hoerner walks it off in return to Cubs lineup (0:24)
Hoerner hits game-ending single in 10th inning as the Cubs beat the Braves 4-3
— Nico Hoerner hit a game-ending infield single in the 10th inning in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Crochet wins 4th straight start as White Sox snap 4-game losing streak, beat Blue Jays 5-0
— Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBI and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Korey Lee scores for White Sox with great slide to evade tag (0:29)
Cardoso (shoulder) targets June 1 for Sky debut
Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) said she will make her WNBA debut for the Chicago Sky on June 1 against Caitlin Clark and the fever.
Wemby makes history with All-Defensive selection
Victor Wembanyama was joined by Rudy Gobert, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis and Herb Jones on the All-Defensive first team. Alex Caruso, Jalen Suggs, Jaden McDaniels, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday made second-team.
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 28 | 21 | .571 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 27 | 24 | .529 | 2 | L2 |
| St. Louis | 23 | 26 | .469 | 5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 23 | 28 | .451 | 6 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 20 | 30 | .400 | 8.5 | L2 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 33 | 17 | .660 | - | W6 |
| Kansas City | 32 | 19 | .627 | 1.5 | W6 |
| Minnesota | 26 | 23 | .531 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Detroit | 23 | 26 | .469 | 9.5 | L4 |
| Chicago | 15 | 35 | .300 | 18 | L1 |