Sources: Ball picks up $21.4M option with Bulls
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball exercised the $21.4 million option on his contract for the 2024-2025 season, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
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Lonzo Ball picks up $21.4M option on contract for 2024-25 season - Woj; has missed past 2.5 seasons due to knee injury
Reese, Cardoso debuts spark popular livestream
The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league's app couldn't broadcast the game.
Christopher Morel hits a 2-run HR for the Cubs (0:34)
Cubs' Bellinger, Suzuki could return next week
The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said.
White Sox put INF Mendick (back) on 10-day IL
The White Sox placed infielder Danny Mendick on the 10-day injured list Saturday with lower back tiightness.
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
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Arenado drives in 3 and Gray pitches seven innings as the Cardinals beat the White Sox 3-0
— Nolan Arenado drove in three runs, Sonny Gray gave up three hits in seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Friday night.
Nolan Arenado's 2-run double powers the Cards to victory (0:37)
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Predators, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
Hour 3: Momentum Swings
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Contreras keys 3-run 8th as Brewers rally to beat Cubs 3-1 in first game against Counsell
— William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday.
Willy Adames' RBI single gives the Brewers the lead (0:33)
Christopher Morel's HR puts the Cubs on the board (0:42)
Cubs ace Steele may return Monday from injury
Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring.
Ranking the 50 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.
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
The top plays from NBA Hustle Award winner Alex Caruso this season (1:57)
ChiSox send reliever GarcÃa to Triple-A Charlotte
The Chicago White Sox outrighted reliever Deivi GarcÃa to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Francisco Lindor shakes off illness, comes off bench to rally Mets past Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings
— Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings Thursday for a split of their four-game series.
WNBA to adjust challenge, timeout rules for '24
The WNBA will implement a pair of rule changes for the 2024 season, revising the replay challenge format while also eliminating 20-second timeouts.
Bulls' Caruso honored with NBA's Hustle Award
The Bulls' Alex Caruso, one of nine qualifying players this season to average at least a steal and a block per game, was honored with the NBA's Hustle Award.
Passan's early MLB takeaways: Offense on the decline? Which teams are for real -- and which are in trouble?
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
Meet the 2025 NFL draft class: Early questions on the top QBs, prospects to know
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 20 | 12 | .625 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 20 | 14 | .588 | 1 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 16 | 16 | .500 | 4 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 15 | 17 | .469 | 5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 19 | .424 | 6.5 | L5 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 20 | 12 | .625 | - | L2 |
| Kansas City | 20 | 13 | .606 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 13 | .594 | 1 | W12 |
| Detroit | 18 | 15 | .545 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 6 | 26 | .188 | 14 | L4 |