4 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks — and what they can do to win Game 2  —  The Chicago Bulls nearly pulled an upset in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, erasing a 16-point first-half deficit before falling 93-86.

Chicago White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel reflects on 3 memorable wins — ‘very humbling experience’ — on his way to 100 career victories  —  Dallas Keuchel's 100th career win meant more to him than he originally thought it would.  —  “Kind of think back quickly about various wins or sitting …

Group led by Dave Stewart preparing bid for potential MLB expansion team in Nashville  —  Former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart is leading a group seeking to obtain an MLB franchise in Nashville, Tennessee, that would be the first majority minority-owned team in major league history.

Francisco Lindor's hit, Pete Alonso's stretch give Mets walk-off win to open doubleheader with Giants  —  You don't have to be around professional baseball for 45 years like Buck Showalter has been to know that Tuesday's matchup against the Giants was primed to be a good one.

The Chicago Bears promised to get help for Justin Fields.  So what are the odds of a reunion with WR Chris Olave?  —  Good news, Chicago Bears fans.  Justin Fields is just like you.  Well, at least from the standpoint that he recently has been doing some casual browsing of the wide receiver inventory for this year's NFL draft.

Padres unveil jersey advertisement, Dodger Stadium to get longer name as part of MLB's new era  —  Major League Baseball is about to become much more overtly commercial.  Tuesday, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers showed what that may look like in years to come.

Pitch clock shaving 20 minutes off minor league games while scoring nearly same; stage set for MLB introduction in 2023  —  The implementation of a strict pitch clock across Minor League Baseball has shaved 20 minutes off game times, dramatically speeding up the pace while not having …

Sources: Pitcher Kyle Freeland, Colorado Rockies agree to five-year, $64.5 million contract extension  —  Left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a five-year, $64.5 million contract that includes a sixth-year player option, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Tuesday.

Kyrie Irving is embracing the dark side of his rivalry with Celtics fans: 'It's the same energy I'm giving back to them'  —  BOSTON — Kyrie Irving made it clear: He's going to “embrace the dark side.”  He's going to give Celtics fans the same energy they give him.

Heat make resounding opening playoff statement, crush Hawks, Trae Young 115-91  —  MIAMI — This was what the Miami Heat needed when they needed it, Sunday's 115-91 victory at FTX Arena.  —  Not to necessarily set a tone in this best-of-seven opening-round NBA playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Ravens release WR Miles Boykin, former 3rd-round pick; QB Tyler Huntley among 4 players to re-sign  —  The Ravens released wide receiver Miles Boykin on Monday, parting ways after a quiet three years in Baltimore.  —  Boykin, a third-round pick in 2019, was coming off the most disappointing season …

Why Mets' James McCann looks like Napoleon when giving signs  —  Buck Showalter calls it the Napoleon Bonaparte for aesthetics, mostly.  —  While other catchers have their PitchCom stationed on their wrist or on their shin guard, Mets catcher James McCann has taken the rather unorthodox approach …

Drew Smyly keeps the Colorado Rockies off balance in another scoreless start to help the Chicago Cubs salvage a series split  —  DENVER — Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly's curveball always has been one of his best weapons.  —  The altitude-affected Coors Field wasn't going to change …