The NBA draft talent pipeline (once again) runs through college basketball
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After taking a backseat to other NBA developmental paths, college basketball seems to be reemerging at the top.
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11 surprising stats that have defined the 2025 MLB season
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From Aaron Judge chasing Ty Cobb(!) to the greatest season by a catcher ever, a look at some big-time big-league numbers.
College football's most unbreakable records, from Barry Sanders to Bobby Bowden
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A look at the marks that have stood the test of time -- and most likely always will.
2025 MLB mock draft 2.0: Who is surging up draft boards?
The Men's College World Series is bringing the top of next month's draft into better focus, starting with a new No. 1 pick.
Trade Giannis or build around him? 8 deals the Bucks should consider
Milwaukee could choose to retool its roster this summer. Will the two-time MVP still be a Buck when the dust settles?
The All Quarter Century team: Let's fill out a 53-man NFL roster, from Tom Brady to Devin Hester
In honor of hitting the quarter-century mark, we built a 53-man roster of the best NFL players from the past 25 years. Who makes the team?
Crow-Armstrong not interested in Home Run Derby
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, 23, despite hitting a mammoth 452-foot home run in a rousing 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, told reporters afterward that he is not interested in participating in this year's Home Run Derby.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Pete Crow-Armstrong said on Tuesday that he's not interested in participating in this year's HR Derby. He didn't change his mind after hitting a mammoth 452 ft home run against the Brewers, saying afterwards, he'll do it when he's "older."
Free agency and draft plans for Oilers, Panthers, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Which NHL teams have won the most Stanley Cup titles?
The Montreal Canadiens have won a record 23 Stanley Cup titles. Check out other championship caliber NHL teams now.
Cardinals' Donovan and Herrera shine in 12-2 rout of White Sox
— Brendan Donovan had four hits and Iván Herrera drove in four runs to back a strong start by Matthew Liberatore as the St. Louis Cardinals handed the Chicago White Sox their sixth straight loss, 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong homer as the NL Central-leading Cubs knock off the Brewers 5-3
— Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of NL Central contenders.
Sykes scores 32 and the Mystics overcome a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Sky 79-72
— Brittney Sykes scored 32 points on 13-of-24 shooting and the Washington Mystics overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 79-72 on Tuesday night.
How do the NBA draft and free agency work?
The NBA draft and free agency window impact the entire season. What's the draft format? How long is the free agency period? Learn more key facts now.
Bielema: SEC needs 9 league games for CFP sake
Speaking Tuesday before Illini Night at Wrigley Field, Illinois coach Bret Bielema told reporters he'd like to see the College Football Playoff expand to 16 teams in 2026, but only if all the major conferences, including the SEC, play nine league games.
White Sox activate Sosa from IL, option Baldwin
The Chicago White Sox welcomed back Lenyn Sosa on Tuesday after he missed two weeks on the injured list with a right hip flexor strain, optioning utility player Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte to make room on the roster for the veteran infielder.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
The Cubs and Brewers will meet for 3 games this week at Wrigley Field with at least Game 1 featuring the wind blowing out to center. It'll mark just the 5th time it's blown out this season. That makes a huge difference in run scoring here. In the previous 4 games with the wind blowing out, the teams avg 17 runs per game. In the 25 games where it's blown in, run scoring drops to 7 per game.
Updated NBA mock draft with movement in the top 10: How we see Rounds 1 and 2, eight days out
With the draft eight days away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share the latest intel from around the league.
NBA trade tracker: Details for every deal of the 2025 offseason
Which deals are getting done this summer? We're tracking every offseason trade.
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NBA: 2024-25 Central Standings
MLB: 2025 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 45 | 28 | .616 | - | W3 |
| Milwaukee | 39 | 35 | .527 | 6.5 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 38 | 35 | .521 | 7 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 38 | 35 | .521 | 7 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 29 | 45 | .392 | 16.5 | L3 |
MLB: 2025 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 47 | 27 | .635 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 36 | 35 | .507 | 9.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 36 | .500 | 10 | L5 |
| Kansas City | 35 | 38 | .479 | 11.5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 23 | 50 | .315 | 23.5 | L6 |