Lillard now questionable for Bucks' must-win
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.
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Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
Today is the deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are both working to try and make a return vs. Indiana for Game 6 tonight, but still unclear if either will be able, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Men's college basketball comings and goings for 2024-25
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2024 NBA playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
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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.
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
2024 NBA draft: Where does the board stand ahead of the pre-draft process?
With nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?
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.
NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Celtics close out the Heat while the Mavericks take a series lead. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
Men's Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed
Not only are the Jayhawks returning national POY candidate Hunter Dickinson for his COVID year, but Kansas also boasts fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr. along with veteran portal additions Rylan Griffen, AJ Storr, Riley Kugel and Zeke Mayo.
Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson lead celebrity cameos during 2024 NBA playoffs
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Hour 4: Safe Space
The guys continue to talk NBA when they are joined by ESPN NBA analyst PJ Carlesimo. They also open up the "Safe Space" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-25 transfer tracker: Kentucky, Arkansas are hauling them in
All of the movement in and out of the transfer portal on the final day of the entry window, including big names committing to big schools.
Hour 1: Blown Leads
Freddie and Harry react to last night's game between the Knicks and 76ers and wonder if New York is in trouble in the series. They also react to the Bucks forcing a Game 6 against the Pacers and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adames homers twice with 4 RBIs, Brewers beat Rays 7-1 to take 2 of 3 in contentious series
— Willy Adames homered twice with four RBI and Colin Rea pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 on Wednesday in the finale of a contentious three-game series.
Willy Adames bashes two 400-foot homers for the Brewers (0:30)
Hour 2 - BANG! BANG!
Carlin and Joe chat with ESPN lead NBA voice Mike Breen about the Sixers incredible comeback, comparing Tyrese Maxey's performance vs. Reggie Miller's, and when he decides to go with a "Double Bang" call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four suspended for roles in Brewers-Rays brawl
Three Milwaukee Brewers, including manager Pat Murphy, along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri, received suspensions for their roles that led to a bench-clearing incident.
Hour 3 - End of Embiid Era?
Carlin and Joe wonder if tonight will be the official end of the process in Philadelphia and if the Joel Embiid will ask for a trade after the season. Plus, has the NFC North become the best division in football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals
Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.
Ranking the best 100 picks of the NFL draft: We stacked the top selections over seven rounds
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?
Changing sides of a rivalry? What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team
As Craig Counsell's Cubs take on his old club -- Pat Murphy's Brewers -- we dive into the impact of big-time manager moves.
Giannis, Dame 'very close' as Bucks force Game 6
The Bucks beat the Pacers on Tuesday night without their top two scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and made history in the process.
Short-handed Bucks beat Pacers in Game 5 to keep season alive (1:56)
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NFL: 2023 NFC North Standings
NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
NCAAF: 2024 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6-7 |