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The 2024 NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?
That's a wrap! The NBA regular season is done, and it's now time to look at the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.
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Herro, Jaquez fuel Heat past Bulls, set up Celtics rematch
Tyler Herro's near triple-double and Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 21 points power the Heat to a blowout win over the Bulls.
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NBA
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
— The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. “We want Boston,” the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over.
MLB
Turnbull takes no-hit bid into 7th, Bohm hits pair of 3-run homers, Phillies beat White Sox 7-0
— Spencer Turnbull carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four.
NBA
NBA play-in tournament 2024: Schedule and matchups
Everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA play-in tournament, including who's playing and when.
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NBA
Following another play-in loss, the Bulls seem stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity
Chicago's season ended in nearly identical fashion to the one before, yet no big changes were made this year and none seem imminent. Is play-in contention all the Bulls can hope for?
NBA
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down what the summer priorities and needs are for the NBA teams who have already been sent home.
MLB
Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16
— Jameson Taillon allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season after recovering from a strained back, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday.
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MLB
Nico Hoerner's double cushions the Cubs' lead
Nico Hoerner gives the Cubs a 3-0 lead with an RBI double.
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Notre Dame
NCAAF
Audric Estime's NFL draft profile
Check out some of the top highlights from Notre Dame RB Audric Estime.
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NCAAM
Men's coaching carousel: Are we done spinning in 2024?
With BYU hiring Kevin Young as its new head coach, the biggest jobs ahead of the 2024-25 season have been filled. Here's how it all played out.
NCAAM
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.
NBA
NBA experts' picks for the final playoff spots and six first-round matchups
Kings-Pelicans and Bulls-Heat will decide the 8-seeds. Who will move on? Our experts make their picks for Friday's play-in games and six first-round matchups, including the Lakers-Nuggets rematch.
NBA
Heat down Butler, Pels down Zion: What to know about Friday's play-in games
No Jimmy, no Zion, but still plenty at stake. Here's a guide to get you through the games that will determine the last two NBA playoff spots.
NBA
Lowe: Naming the 2023-24 All-NBA, All-Defense and All-Rookie teams
Fifteen spots for All-NBA. Ten each for All-Defense and All-Rookie. Lowe names his teams -- and the players who just missed the cut.
MLB
Tracking MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.
Notre Dame
NCAAF
With big-time transfer QB and loaded defense, Irish eyes are on a home playoff game
With an expanded playoff and a big-time transfer QB, Notre Dame has its sights set high for 2024.
NCAAF
College football spring games: Intriguing newcomers, position battles
Newcomers and breakout players look to make a name for themselves, while others fight for a starting position role.
NFL Draft
Debating biggest team need vs. best value in Round 1: We made two draft picks at all 32 slots
Fill a need? Best player available? We played out both strategies for all 32 first-round slots in the 2024 NFL draft.
NHL
LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
— Viktor Arvidsson scored the tying goal with 1:21 left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on...
Top Headlines
- Heat earn playoff rematch with C's 'the hard way'
- Struggling Hendricks to start, but Cubs worried
- Former Bears, Colts GM Bill Tobin dies at age 83
- Bulls' Caruso (ankle) cleared, will play vs. Heat
- White's 42 lifts Bulls to play-in rematch with Heat
- Sources: Heat's Butler feared to have MCL injury
- Pham finalizes minor league deal with White Sox
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 12 | 6 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 12 | 7 | .632 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2 | L4 |
| Cincinnati | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2.5 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4 | L2 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 14 | 6 | .700 | - | W2 |
| Kansas City | 13 | 7 | .650 | 1 | W1 |
| Detroit | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7 | L5 |
| Chicago | 3 | 16 | .158 | 10.5 | L1 |