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04-18-24 Sports Update

By Wordpress Admin User Apr 18, 2024 | 6:44 AM

(Undated) — The transfer landscape could change for NCAA athletes. The Division One Council approved a new rule proposal on Wednesday which would allow athletes to transfer and play for their new school immediately if they meet specific academic requirements. The measure is expected to pass on Monday.

(Chicago, IL) — The Bulls kept their season alive with a dominant showing in the Play-In Tournament. Chicago beat the Atlanta Hawks 131-116. The Bulls advance to play the Miami Heat for the eighth-seed tomorrow.

(Milwaukee, WI) — The Pacers are back in the postseason for the first time since 2020. Indiana is taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Pacers will visit Fiserv Forum for Game One on Sunday night.

(Oakland, CA) — The St. Louis Cardinals couldn’t close out a three-game sweep of the Oakland A’s thanks to a 6-3 loss at Oakland Coliseum yesterday. The 9-and-10 Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers tomorrow night.

(Phoenix, AZ) — Cody Bellinger homered and scored twice as the Cubs clipped the Diamondbacks 5-3 in Phoenix. Jameson Taillon starts for Chicago against Miami tonight.

(Chicago, IL) — The White Sox split their doubleheader with the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field. Kansas City captured the first game of the day with a 4-2 victory. However, Chicago bounced back in the second game of the twin bill with a 2-1 win. The Southsiders visit the Phillies tomorrow night.